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Flowchart and Reference Guides
Symbols Used
Using the Flash
Table of Contents
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Read This First
Please Read
Test Shots
Warning Against Copyright Infringement
Warranty Limitations
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Safety Precautions
WARNINGS
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CAUTIONS
Preventing Malfunctions
Components Guide
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MENU Button (p.67)
Memory Card Slot Cover (p.18)
SET Button
Battery Cover (p.15)
Shooting Mode Dial
Indicators
Preparing the Camera
Proper Battery Handling
WARNING
Battery Status Indications
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Formatting Memory Cards
Turn the power on (p. 30).
Press the MENU button and select the [ (Set up)] menu using the
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Memory Card Handling Precautions
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Using the LCD Monitor
Icons Displayed in Shooting Mode
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Playback Mode
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Icons Displayed in Playback Mode (Detailed Display)
The following information may also appear with some images.
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Basic Functions
zThe LCD monitor displays an image.
Turning the Power On/Off
Turning the Camera On
Press the Power button until the power lamp lights green (p. 14).
Power Saving Function
Switching between Shooting and Playback
Shooting The Basics
Pressing Halfway
Press the shutter button all the way.
Pressing Fully
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Shooting with the Viewfinder
You can save power by turning the LCD monitor off (p.24) and using the viewfinder to shoot.
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Reviewing an Image Right after Shooting
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Using the Mode Dial (Image Zone)
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Turn the shooting mode dial and set the icon of the mode you wish to use to .
zShooting procedures are the same as for the mode (p.33).
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Shooting The Basics
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Changing the Resolution and Compression
You can change the resolution and compression (excluding movies) depending on the purpose.
*The Postcard Print mode is not available in and .
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Movies can be shot with the following resolutions.
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Using the Flash
Use the flash according to the guidelines below.
Press the button to switch between flash modes.
When the red-eye reduction function is on When the red-eye reduction function is off
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In the [ (Rec.)] menu, set (Red- eye) to [On].
z appears on the LCD monitor.
Macro Mode
Press the DISP. button to turn the LCD monitor on.
Press the
Self-timer
Press the FUNC. button and select *(Drive Mode) using the or
Select , or using the or button and press the FUNC.
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Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist)
Framing a Subject
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Special Scene Mode
Turn the shooting mode dial to (Special Scene mode).
Select the scene you wish to shoot using the or button and
shoot the image.
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Postcard Print Mode
You can shoot images with the optimal resolution and compression for postcard size printing.
Select L* using the or button.
Select (Postcard) using the or button.
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Movie Mode
Turn the shooting mode dial to .
Press the shutter button all the way.
Press the shutter button all the way to stop recording the movie.
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Playback The Basics
Magnifying Images
Images can be magnified up to approximately 10 times in single image playback.
Slide the mode switch to .
Press the zoom lever toward .
Canceling the Magnified Display
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Pausing and Resuming Play
Fast Forwarding/Rewinding
Editing Movies
Select the movie you wish to edit and press the SET button.
Select (Edit) using the or button and press the SET button.
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Erasing
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Menu Settings and Default Settings
Rec. Menu
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Play Menu
Mute
Set up Menu
Menu Item Setting Content Reference Page
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Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings)
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Using the Mode Dial (Creative Zone)
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How to Use the Mode Dial
Check that the camera is in Shooting mode.
Turn the shooting mode dial and set the icon of the function you wish to use to .
Program AE
Setting the Shutter Speed
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Setting the Aperture
Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture
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Switching between Focusing Modes
In the [ (Rec.)] menu, select (AiAF).
zSeeSelecting Menus and Settings (p . 66).
Select [On] or [Off] using the or
zAfter selecting an option, you can immediately shoot the image by pressing the shutter button.
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Adjusting the Tone (White Balance)
Combinations of setting contents and light source are as follows.
Select *(Auto) in the FUNC. menu.
zSeeSelecting Menus and Settings(p. 66).
Select the white balance you wish to set using the or button.
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Changing the Photo Effect
You can shoot with different saturation and contrast color effects.
Select *(Effect Off) in the FUNC. menu.
Select the photo effect using the or button.
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Recompose the image and press the shutter button all the way to
Shooting in Manual Focus Mode The focus can be manually set.
Press the MF button until appears.
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Playback Advanced Functions
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Auto Play
In the [ (Play)] menu, select (Auto Play) and press the SET
Pausing and Resuming Auto Play
Stopping Auto Play
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Various Functions
About Printing
Images shot with this camera can be printed using one of the following methods.
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Various Functions
Printers that Can Be Used with this Camera
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(Index)
In the [ (Play)] menu, select (Print Order) and press the SET
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Image Transmission Settings (DPOF Transfer Order)
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Select [OK] using the or button and press the SET
Downloading Images to a Computer
Connecting the Camera to a Computer
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Downloading Images by Direct Transfer
Confirm that the Direct Transfer menu is displayed on the cameras LCD monitor.
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Various Functions
Resetting the File Number
In the [ (Set up)] menu, select (File No. Reset).
zSeeSelecting Menus and Settings(p. 66).
Select [On] or [Off] using the or button.
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Data that can be Registered as My Camera Settings
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List of Messages
List of Messages
The following messages may appear on the LCD monitor.
zFor messages which may appear when a printer is connected, refer to the Direct Print User Guide.
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Troubleshooting
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Appendix
Using the Power Kits (Sold Separately)
Using Rechargeable Batteries (Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-200)
The charge indicator blinks while charging, then remains lit when charging is finished.
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Using the AC Adapter Kit ACK800
Using the Lenses (Sold Separately)
Wide Converter WC-DC52
Tele-converter TC-DC52A
Close-Up Lens 250D (52 mm)
Shooting Ranges in Macro Mode
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Set the lens on the adapter, and attach it securely by turning it in the indicated direction.
Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately)
High Power Flash HF-DC1
Replacing the Date Battery
Confirm that the camera is turned off.
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Camera Care and Maintenance
Specifications
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Battery Performance
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Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities (Recordable Images)
Memory card included with the camera PowerShot A520 PowerShot A510
Image Data Size (Estimated)
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NiMH Battery NB-2AH
Battery Charger CB-4AH/CB-4AHE
Supplied with the separately sold Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-200.
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Compact Power Adapter CA-PS800
Supplied with the separately sold AC Adapter Kit ACK800.
SD memory Card MultiMediaCard
Wide Converter WC-DC52 (Sold
Close-up Lens 250D 52 mm (Sold
Tele-converter TC-DC52A (Sold
Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC52F (Sold Separately)
Photo Tips and Information
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FCC Notice
(Digital Camera, Model PC1106/PC1107)
Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode
The following chart shows the functions and settings available in each Shooting mode.