Canon A520 Special Scene Mode

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Shooting – The Basics

The Basics

z

A custom white balance setting (p.85) cannot

be set in mode. To use a custom white

balance setting, first set it in another Shooting

mode.

zThe settings in place for the first image are

locked in and cannot be changed for

subsequent shots.

zA TV cannot be used as the monitor for

shooting in this mode.

See page 159 for settings that can be

changed in this mode.

Special Scene Mode

By simply selecting one of the following 8

modes, you can shoot the image with the

most appropriate settings for the scene.

Mode Dial

Foliage

Appropriate for shooting images with

flowers, leaves or trees to enhance

color.

Snow

Appropriate for shooting the subject

against the backdrop of snowy

mountains while preventing dark

subjects and bluish backgrounds.

Beach

Appropriate for shooting scenes by

the sea or on sunlit sandy beaches

while preventing dark subjects.

Fireworks Appropriate for shooting fireworks

clearly with the optimal exposure.

Underwater

Appropriate for shooting images with

the Waterproof Case WP-DC60

(sold separately). This mode uses an

optimal white balance setting to

reduce bluish tones and record

images with natural hues. The flash

is controlled to fire as seldom as

possible.

Contents

Main Page Flowchart and Reference Guides Symbols Used Using the Flash Table of Contents Page Read This First Please Read Test Shots Warning Against Copyright Infringement Warranty Limitations Page Safety Precautions WARNINGS Page Page Page CAUTIONS Preventing Malfunctions Components Guide 13 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 Page 19 Formatting Memory Cards Turn the power on (p. 30). Press the MENU button and select the [ (Set up)] menu using the Page Memory Card Handling Precautions Page Page 24 Using the LCD Monitor Icons Displayed in Shooting Mode Page Playback Mode 28 Icons Displayed in Playback Mode (Detailed Display) The following information may also appear with some images. Page 30 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 35 Shooting with the Viewfinder You can save power by turning the LCD monitor off (p.24) and using the viewfinder to shoot. 36 Reviewing an Image Right after Shooting Page Using the Mode Dial (Image Zone) 39 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). 40 Shooting The Basics * 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 . * Movies can be shot with the following resolutions. Page 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 43 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. Page Page Page Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist) Framing a Subject Page 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. Page 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. Page 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. Page 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 Page Page 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. Page Page Erasing Page Page Page Menu Settings and Default Settings Rec. Menu 70 Play Menu Mute Set up Menu Menu Item Setting Content Reference Page Page Page Page Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) Page Using the Mode Dial (Creative Zone) M 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 Page Setting the Aperture Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture 81 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. Page Page 84 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. Page Page Page 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. Page Page 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. Page Page Playback Advanced Functions Page Auto Play In the [ (Play)] menu, select (Auto Play) and press the SET Pausing and Resuming Auto Play Stopping Auto Play Page Various Functions About Printing Images shot with this camera can be printed using one of the following methods. 99 Various Functions Printers that Can Be Used with this Camera Page (Index) In the [ (Play)] menu, select (Print Order) and press the SET Page Page Image Transmission Settings (DPOF Transfer Order) Page Select [OK] using the or button and press the SET Downloading Images to a Computer Connecting the Camera to a Computer 108 zMacintosh Page Page Downloading Images by Direct Transfer Confirm that the Direct Transfer menu is displayed on the cameras LCD monitor. Page Page Page 115 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. Page Page Page Page Data that can be Registered as My Camera Settings 121 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. Page Troubleshooting Page Page Page Page Page 129 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. Page 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 Page 135 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. Page Camera Care and Maintenance Specifications Page Page Page Battery Performance 145 Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities (Recordable Images) Memory card included with the camera PowerShot A520 PowerShot A510 Image Data Size (Estimated) 147 NiMH Battery NB-2AH Battery Charger CB-4AH/CB-4AHE Supplied with the separately sold Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-200. 148 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 Page INDEX A B C D E H I J L M N O P R S T V W Z Page 158 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.