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Playback – Advanced Functions

Advanced Functions

Protecting Images

Use the protect feature to protect important

images and movies from accidental erasure.

1

In the [ (Play)] menu, select

(Protect) and press the SET

button.

zSeeSelecting Menus and Settings (p . 66).

2

Select an image

you want to

protect using the

or button and

press the SET

button.

zThe icon appears on

protected images.

zThe display interval may vary for some

images.

zMovies play for the length of time that they

were recorded.

zThe power saving function is disabled

during Auto Play (p. 96).

Protected Icon

zTo release the protection, press the SET

button again.

zYou can make the selection of images easier

by toggling between single image playback

and index playback by pressing the zoom lever

(p.58, 60).

3

Press the MENU button.

zThe display will return to the Play menu.

Pressing the MENU button again returns to the

playback screen.

Please note that formatting (initializing) a

memory card (p.19) erases al l data, including

protected images. Please check the contents

of a memory card before formatting it.

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.