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186 Index
H
High-Power Flash	171
Histogram	48
I
Index Playback	104
Indicators	43
ISO Speed	65
J
Jump (Searching the Images)..107
L
LCD Monitor Display	53
Lens Retract	52
List of Messages	154
M
Macro	60
Memory Cards
Estimated Capacities	181
Menu
FUNC. Menu	48
Play Menu	50
Print Menu	50
Rec. Menu	49
Set up Menu	51
Settings	44
Metering Mode	91
Microphone	24
Mode Dial	66
Movie
Shooting	24, 71
Viewing	26
Mute	51
My Category	109
My Colors	97

N
Night Display	54
O
Overexposure Warning	54
P
Power Kits	167
Power Saving	51, 132
Pressing fully	16
Pressing halfway	15
Print List	21
Print Method	52
Print/Share Button	42, 101
Printing	20
Protect	124
R
Rec. Review	16
Recording Pixels	63, 74
Red-Eye Correction
(Playback)	115
Red-Eye Correction (Shooting) . 76
Red-Eye Reduction	76
Registering Settings	101
Reset All	140
Resize	120
Resume	18
Review	49
Review Info	80
Rotate	112
S
Safety Zoom	56
Self-Timer	61
Shooting Mode	66
Functions Available	189
Shutter button	15

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A580 specifications

The Canon A580 is a compact digital camera known for its user-friendly features and dependable performance, making it an excellent choice for novice photographers and those seeking a reliable point-and-shoot camera. Released as part of Canon's popular PowerShot series, the A580 combines simplicity with essential capabilities that appeal to a wide audience.

One of the standout characteristics of the Canon A580 is its 8-megapixel CCD sensor, which delivers clear, vibrant images with impressive detail. This resolution is more than sufficient for printing high-quality photos up to 8x10 inches. The camera's DIGIC III image processor enhances performance, ensuring swift image processing and improving overall image quality, even in varying lighting conditions.

The A580 features a 4x optical zoom lens with a focal length equivalent to 35mm to 140mm in 35mm terms. This versatility allows for a range of photography styles, from wide-angle landscapes to detailed close-ups. The lens is complemented by Canon's Optical Image Stabilization technology, which minimizes the effects of camera shake, making it easier to capture sharp images, particularly in low-light settings or at full zoom.

Navigating the A580 is effortless, thanks to its intuitive interface and a 2.5-inch LCD screen. The screen provides a clear view for framing shots and reviewing images, and it offers various display options to suit the photographer's needs. The camera also includes a range of shooting modes, including Auto, Manual, and various scene modes, allowing users to tailor their shooting experience to specific conditions or subjects.

Another notable feature of the Canon A580 is its built-in flash, which automatically adjusts based on lighting conditions and distance to the subject, ensuring well-exposed photos. The camera supports a variety of creative filters, enabling users to enhance their images with effects like sepia or black and white.

In terms of connectivity, the A580 uses standard SD/SDHC memory cards for storage, allowing users to expand their memory capacity as needed. The camera is powered by AA batteries, which are widely available, ensuring that users can easily replace power sources on the go.

Overall, the Canon A580 is a reliable and straightforward camera that caters to those who seek quality without complexity. Its balance of features, performance, and ease of use makes it a commendable choice for casual photographers looking to capture life's moments with clarity and style.

Contents

Getting Started p Confirming the Package Contents Let’s Get Started This guide is divided into the following two sections Table of Contents Shooting Using the Mode Dial Index 185 Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode 189 Symbol Conventions in this Guide About this Guide Test Shots Warranty LimitationsPlease Read Language Setting Camera Body TemperatureVideo Format About the LCD MonitorPage Getting Started Preparations Installing the Batteries and Memory CardInstall two batteries Insert the memory card until it clicks into place To Remove the Batteries To Remove the Memory Card Setting the Date and Time Press the button To Change a Previously Set Date/Time Setting the Display Language Shooting Still Images Mode Select a shooting modePress the ON/OFF button Aim the camera at the subject To Shoot Images in Focus Mute SettingPress the shutter button fully all the way to shoot Shooting in Easy Mode Viewing Still Images Erasing Printing Connect the camera to a direct print compatible printerButton will light blue Button will blink blue and printing will start Connect the camera to the printer Print the image Printing from a Print ListPrinting Images in a Print List Press the ON/OFF button Select a shooting mode Embedding the Date in the Image Data Select Date Stamp Press the button Use the or button to select Shooting Movies Standard Mode Do not touch the microphone while recording Press the shutter button fully Again to stop recording Images with a icon are movies Viewing MoviesUse the or button to select Play and press Button Downloading Images to a Computer Items to PrepareSystem Requirements „ Windows Preparing to Download Images Installing the softwareClick Restart or Finish once the installation is complete Connecting the camera to a computer Preparing to download images to the computer Open the CameraWindow Downloading Images Using the Camera Direct Transfer Press All Images Press the button after downloading finishes „Windows „Macintosh System Map Supplied with Camera Also available for purchase separately Flash Optional AccessoriesPower Supplies Other Accessories SD Memory CardInterface Cable IFC-400PCU AV Cable AVC-DC300 For more information, visit your nearest Canon retailer Direct Print Compatible PrintersCompact Photo Printers Selphy series Inkjet Printers Learning More Components Guide „ Front View Using the Viewfinder „Back View Components Guide „ Controls Indicators Lower Indicator Menus and Settings Basic OperationsFUNC. Menu Button Use the or button to select an option for the menu item Rec., Play, Print and Set up Menu Button Press Button Use Button to switch between MenusUse Button to select a menu item Use the or button to select an option Shooting Mode E g Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor and Menus About the Battery Charge Indicator Playback Mode Detailed FUNC. Menu Shooting ModeHistogram Function Rec. Menu Play Menu Print Menu Set up Menu Print Method Using the LCD Monitor Switching LCD Monitor Display Modes„ Shooting Mode Basic Operations „ Playback Mode or Rec. Review Right After Shooting Night Display Using the Optical Zoom Using the Digital Zoom Digital Tele-ConverterCommonly Used Shooting Functions Press the zoom lever toward or About the Safety Zoom Safety Zoom Factor Make settings Shooting with the Digital Zoom Select Digital ZoomPress the zoom lever toward and shoot Use the or button to select Standard Press the button Use the or button to select 6x or Press the button Adjust the angle of view with the zoom lever and shootShooting with the Digital Tele-Converter Using the Flash Use the or button to select To Cancel the Macro ModeShooting Close-ups Macro Using the Self-Timer Select the self-timer mode Press the button and the or button to select To Cancel the Self-TimerShoot Approximate Values for Recording Pixels Changing the Recording Pixels Still ImagesSelect the recording pixels Select a compression setting Approximate Values for Compression Settings Adjusting the ISO Speed Shooting Using the Mode Dial Mode DialCamera automatically selects settings. Auto p Easy p „ Image Zone Shooting Modes for Specific Scenes Or Special Scene Set the mode dial to , , , , orShooting Using the Mode Dial Sunset Fireworks Shooting in the Manual Mode Set the mode dial to Shoot Set the mode dial to Select a movie mode Movie Shooting Shoot Shooting Using the Mode Dial Changing Movie Recording Pixels/Frame Rates Movie Recording Pixels and Frame Rates To Cancel Continuous Shooting Advanced Shooting FunctionsContinuous Shooting Follow to select Setting the Flash Flash SettingsRed-Eye Lamp Displaying and Setting Flash Settings Select Flash Settings Press Button Checking the Focus and Peoples’ Expressions Zooming the AF Frame and ShootingSelect AF-Point Zoom Use the or button to select Press the button Press the shutter button halfway LCD monitor Use the or button to select Focus Check Press the button Checking Focus Right After Shooting Focus CheckSelect Review Info To Cancel the Focus Check Press the button Menu, use the or button to select AF Frame Selecting an AF Frame ModeSelect AF Frame Face Detect Feature No AF frame Focusing difficulty Face Detect or AiAF option Selecting a Subject to Focus On Face Select and Track Select a face you wish to focus on Face frame of main subject will change into Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects Focus Lock, AF Lock Press the shutter button halfway and press the button Recompose the image and press the shutter button fullyWill display To Release the AF Lock Movies Locking the Exposure Setting AE LockStill Images Shooting with FE Lock Turn on the LCD monitorRe-aim the camera to compose the shot To Release the FE Lock To Cancel the Exposure Compensation Adjusting the Exposure Compensation Still ImagesAdjust the exposure compensation Switching between Metering Modes Change the metering mode Setting a Slow Shutter Speed Long Shutter Mode Adjust the settingSelect the Long Shutter Mode Advanced Shooting Functions Adjusting the Tone White Balance Select a white balance setting Using the Custom White Balance SelectAim the camera at a piece White paper or clothPage You can change the look of an image when it is shot Shooting in a My Colors ModeSelect a My Colors setting Setting the Custom Color Mode Select Press Button Use Button to select Setting the Display Overlays Select Disp. OverlayUse the or button to select the option Press the button Image 100 Categorizing Images Automatically Auto CategorySelect Auto Category Registering Settings to the Button To Cancel the Shortcut ButtonSelect Set button Functions Using the Button Press the button 102 Playback/Erasing Viewing Magnified ImagesPress the zoom lever toward Use the , , or button to move around Switching between Sets of Nine Images Viewing Images in Sets of Nine Index PlaybackPress the zoom lever Toward 105 Frames are displayed on the image as follows Change the setting Switching Frames Press the buttonTo Cancel Changing the Display Position 106 Jumping to Images Single image playback mode, press the buttonUse the or button to Select a search key To Return to Single Image Playback Press the Menu button Display the Images108 Organizing Images by Category My Category Select My Category109 Press the button Menu, use the or button to select Play the movie Viewing MoviesDisplay a movie Operating the Movie Control Panel 111 Rotating Images in the Display Select RotateRotate the image 112 113 Playback with Transition EffectsSelect Transition Automated Playback Slide Shows Select Slide ShowSelect an effect 114 115 Red-Eye Correction FunctionPlay Correct the image Select Red-Eye CorrectionSelect an image 117 Save the imageDisplay the saved image Adjust the position of the correction frame Add Correction Frame Select Add FrameAdd additional correction frames 118 119 Removing Correction Frames Select Remove FrameDelete the frame Select a resolution Resizing ImagesSelect Resize 120 Save the image Record the memo Attaching Sound Memos to ImagesSelect Sound Memo Sound Memo Panel 123 Protecting Images Select ProtectProtect an image 124 Erasing All Images Select Erase allErase the images 125 Print Settings/Transfer Settings Setting the Dpof Print SettingsSetting the Print Style 126 127 Select Print SettingsPrint Settings/Transfer Settings Single Images Select Select Images QtySelect the images Standard Both Select OK All the Images on a Memory CardSelect Select All Images Setting the Dpof Transfer Settings Select Transfer OrderSelect an order method 130 131 Single Images Select an image to transferMark all Execute the transfering images Configuring the Camera Power Saving FunctionSelect Power Saving 132 Configuring the Camera 133 Formatting Memory Cards Select Format134 Low Level Format 135 Resetting the File NumberSelect File Numbering File and Folder Numbers 136 Creating an Image Destination Folder 137 138 Press Button Use Button to select Menu Create Folder 139 Setting the Auto Rotate FunctionSelect Auto Rotate Menu Use Button to select Reset All Press Resetting Settings to Their Default ValuesSelect Reset All Connecting to a TV Shooting/Playback Using a TV Not display properly Troubleshooting TroubleshootingCamera will not operate 143 Sounds come from the camera interior Card locked! message appearsAppears Nothing displays Display flickers Bar of light purplish red appears on the LCD monitorNoise displays./Subject’s movements are irregular 145 Camera will not record Image Seen in Viewfinder vs. Recorded ImageImage is blurred or out of focus 146 Subject in recorded image is too dark Constitute a malfunction Image contains noiseWhite dots appear on the image Eyes appear red Continuous shooting slows downRecording images to memory card takes a long time Lens will not retract There is insufficient free zTry the following procedures Zoom does not operate150 Use a high-speed memory card Cannot play back Images cannot be editedMovies do not play back correctly Reading images from memory card is slow Image is distorted or not showing on TV monitor If using Canon AA-size NiMH batteriesBatteries consumed quickly Method is not correct Cannot print153 List of Messages Naming error Change the batteriesNo image Image too large Incompatible Wave Cannot modify imageCannot assign to category Cannot Modify Communication error Lens error, restart camera157 Exx 158 AppendixEquipment 159 Appendix Never use batteries that look like this Battery160 Others 161This equipment. Do not use it with other products Such items may lose data or stop working 162 Such conditions could lead to damageDo not store the equipment in humid or dusty areas Do not use in locations with poor ventilation 163 Doing so could result in burns Avoid Condensation Related Problems Camera Avoid Strong Magnetic Fields164 Bag Batteries may be short circuited Memory Card165 166 Do not use or store memory cards in the following locations Using the Power Kits Sold Separately 167Page Appendix 170 Using the AC Adapter Kit ACK800Open the terminal cover Attach the cord to DC in terminal 171 Using an Externally Mounted Flash Sold SeparatelyHigh-Power Flash HF-DC1 Batteries Replacing the Date Battery 173 Replace the battery holder and close When the Date/Time menu appears, setCover Date and time p Camera Care and Maintenance Camera BodyLens Viewfinder and LCD Monitor Specifications 176 177 178 Sound Memo Wave monaural 179 Max., Resume Playback, Image Inspection Test Conditions Battery Capacity180 Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities 181 182 MovieImage Data Sizes Estimated NiMH Battery NB-3AH MultiMediaCardSD Memory Card 183 Battery Charger CB-5AH/CB-5AHE Compact Power Adapter CA-PS800184 Included with the separately sold AC Adapter Kit ACK800 Index Numerics 171 187 188 DisclaimerTrademark Acknowledgments Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode 189 190 191 192 CEL-SH6DA210

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