Let’s Get Started | Canon A580 specs

Let’s Get Started!

This guide is divided into the following two sections.

First...
Getting Started	p. 9

This section explains how to prepare the camera for use and the basics of shooting, viewing and printing images. Start out by familiarizing yourself with the camera and mastering the basics.

Next...
Learning More	p. 39

Once you have mastered the basics, use the camera’s many features to shoot more challenging photos. Details on using each function are described in this section, including how to connect the camera to a television to view images.

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Canon A580 manual Let’s Get Started, This guide is divided into the following two sections

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 This guide is divided into the following two sections Let’s Get Started Table of Contents Shooting Using the Mode Dial Index 185 Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode 189 About this Guide Symbol Conventions in this Guide Warranty Limitations Please ReadTest Shots About the LCD Monitor Language SettingCamera Body Temperature Video FormatPage Getting Started Installing the Batteries and Memory Card Install two batteriesPreparations Insert the memory card until it clicks into place To Remove the Memory Card To Remove the Batteries Press the button To Change a Previously Set Date/Time Setting the Date and Time Setting the Display Language Aim the camera at the subject Shooting Still Images ModeSelect a shooting mode Press the ON/OFF button Mute Setting Press the shutter button fully all the way to shootTo Shoot Images in Focus Shooting in Easy Mode Viewing Still Images Erasing Button will blink blue and printing will start PrintingConnect the camera to a direct print compatible printer Button will light blue Printing from a Print List Printing Images in a Print ListConnect the camera to the printer Print the image Embedding the Date in the Image Data Press the ON/OFF button Select a shooting mode Press the button Use the or button to select Select Date Stamp Do not touch the microphone while recording Shooting Movies Standard Mode Press the shutter button fully Again to stop recording Viewing Movies Use the or button to select Play and press ButtonImages with a icon are movies „ Windows Downloading Images to a ComputerItems to Prepare System Requirements Installing the software Click Restart or Finish once the installation is completePreparing to Download Images Preparing to download images to the computer Connecting the camera to a computer Open the CameraWindow Press Downloading Images Using the Camera Direct Transfer All Images „Windows „Macintosh Press the button after downloading finishes Supplied with Camera System Map Also available for purchase separately Optional Accessories Power SuppliesFlash AV Cable AVC-DC300 Other AccessoriesSD Memory Card Interface Cable IFC-400PCU Direct Print Compatible Printers Compact Photo Printers Selphy series Inkjet PrintersFor more information, visit your nearest Canon retailer Learning More „ Front View Components Guide „Back View Components Guide Using the Viewfinder „ Controls Lower Indicator Indicators Use the or button to select an option for the menu item Menus and SettingsBasic Operations FUNC. Menu Button Use the or button to select an option Rec., Play, Print and Set up Menu ButtonPress Button Use Button to switch between Menus Use Button to select a menu item Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor and Menus Shooting Mode E g Playback Mode Detailed About the Battery Charge Indicator Shooting Mode Histogram FunctionFUNC. Menu Rec. Menu Print Menu Play Menu Set up Menu Print Method „ Playback Mode or Rec. Review Right After Shooting Using the LCD MonitorSwitching LCD Monitor Display Modes „ Shooting Mode Basic Operations Night Display Press the zoom lever toward or Using the Optical ZoomUsing the Digital Zoom Digital Tele-Converter Commonly Used Shooting Functions Safety Zoom Factor About the Safety Zoom Use the or button to select Standard Press the button Make settingsShooting with the Digital Zoom Select Digital Zoom Press the zoom lever toward and shoot Adjust the angle of view with the zoom lever and shoot Shooting with the Digital Tele-ConverterUse the or button to select 6x or Press the button Using the Flash To Cancel the Macro Mode Shooting Close-ups MacroUse the or button to select Select the self-timer mode Using the Self-Timer To Cancel the Self-Timer ShootPress the button and the or button to select Changing the Recording Pixels Still Images Select the recording pixelsApproximate Values for Recording Pixels Approximate Values for Compression Settings Select a compression setting Adjusting the ISO Speed „ Image Zone Shooting Using the Mode DialMode Dial Camera automatically selects settings. Auto p Easy p Or Special Scene Set the mode dial to , , , , or Shooting Using the Mode DialShooting Modes for Specific Scenes Sunset Fireworks Set the mode dial to Shoot Shooting in the Manual Mode Movie Shooting Set the mode dial to Select a movie mode Shoot Shooting Using the Mode Dial Movie Recording Pixels and Frame Rates Changing Movie Recording Pixels/Frame Rates Follow to select To Cancel Continuous ShootingAdvanced Shooting Functions Continuous Shooting Lamp Setting the FlashFlash Settings Red-Eye Press Button Displaying and Setting Flash Settings Select Flash Settings Use the or button to select Press the button Checking the Focus and Peoples’ ExpressionsZooming the AF Frame and Shooting Select AF-Point Zoom LCD monitor Press the shutter button halfway Checking Focus Right After Shooting Focus Check Select Review InfoUse the or button to select Focus Check Press the button To Cancel the Focus Check Selecting an AF Frame Mode Select AF FramePress the button Menu, use the or button to select AF Frame No AF frame Focusing difficulty Face Detect or AiAF option Face Detect Feature Select a face you wish to focus on Selecting a Subject to Focus On Face Select and Track Face frame of main subject will change into Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects Focus Lock, AF Lock To Release the AF Lock Press the shutter button halfway and press the buttonRecompose the image and press the shutter button fully Will display Locking the Exposure Setting AE Lock Still ImagesMovies To Release the FE Lock Shooting with FE LockTurn on the LCD monitor Re-aim the camera to compose the shot Adjusting the Exposure Compensation Still Images Adjust the exposure compensationTo Cancel the Exposure Compensation Change the metering mode Switching between Metering Modes Mode Setting a Slow Shutter Speed Long Shutter ModeAdjust the setting Select the Long Shutter Advanced Shooting Functions Select a white balance setting Adjusting the Tone White Balance White paper or cloth Using the Custom White BalanceSelect Aim the camera at a piecePage Shooting in a My Colors Mode Select a My Colors settingYou can change the look of an image when it is shot Press Button Use Button to select Setting the Custom Color Mode Select Image Setting the Display OverlaysSelect Disp. Overlay Use the or button to select the option Press the button Categorizing Images Automatically Auto Category Select Auto Category100 Functions Registering Settings to the ButtonTo Cancel the Shortcut Button Select Set button 102 Using the Button Press the button Use the , , or button to move around Playback/ErasingViewing Magnified Images Press the zoom lever toward Toward Switching between Sets of Nine ImagesViewing Images in Sets of Nine Index Playback Press the zoom lever Frames are displayed on the image as follows 105 106 Change the settingSwitching Frames Press the button To Cancel Changing the Display Position Select a search key Jumping to ImagesSingle image playback mode, press the button Use the or button to Display the Images 108To Return to Single Image Playback Press the Menu button Press the button Menu, use the or button to select Organizing Images by Category My CategorySelect My Category 109 Viewing Movies Display a moviePlay the movie 111 Operating the Movie Control Panel 112 Rotating Images in the DisplaySelect Rotate Rotate the image Playback with Transition Effects Select Transition113 114 Automated Playback Slide ShowsSelect Slide Show Select an effect Red-Eye Correction Function Play115 Select Red-Eye Correction Select an imageCorrect the image Save the image Display the saved image117 118 Adjust the position of the correction frameAdd Correction Frame Select Add Frame Add additional correction frames Removing Correction Frames Select Remove Frame Delete the frame119 120 Select a resolutionResizing Images Select Resize Save the image Attaching Sound Memos to Images Select Sound MemoRecord the memo 123 Sound Memo Panel 124 Protecting ImagesSelect Protect Protect an image 125 Erasing All ImagesSelect Erase all Erase the images 126 Print Settings/Transfer SettingsSetting the Dpof Print Settings Setting the Print Style Select Print Settings Print Settings/Transfer Settings127 Standard Both Single ImagesSelect Select Images Qty Select the images All the Images on a Memory Card Select Select All ImagesSelect OK 130 Setting the Dpof Transfer SettingsSelect Transfer Order Select an order method Single Images Select an image to transfer Mark all Execute the transfering images131 132 Configuring the CameraPower Saving Function Select Power Saving 133 Configuring the Camera Low Level Format Formatting Memory CardsSelect Format 134 Resetting the File Number Select File Numbering135 136 File and Folder Numbers 137 Creating an Image Destination Folder Press Button Use Button to select Menu Create Folder 138 Setting the Auto Rotate Function Select Auto Rotate139 Resetting Settings to Their Default Values Select Reset AllMenu Use Button to select Reset All Press Shooting/Playback Using a TV Connecting to a TV Not display properly 143 TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Camera will not operate Nothing displays Sounds come from the camera interiorCard locked! message appears Appears 145 Display flickersBar of light purplish red appears on the LCD monitor Noise displays./Subject’s movements are irregular 146 Camera will not recordImage Seen in Viewfinder vs. Recorded Image Image is blurred or out of focus Subject in recorded image is too dark Image contains noise White dots appear on the imageConstitute a malfunction Lens will not retract Eyes appear redContinuous shooting slows down Recording images to memory card takes a long time Use a high-speed memory card There is insufficient free zTry the following proceduresZoom does not operate 150 Reading images from memory card is slow Cannot play backImages cannot be edited Movies do not play back correctly If using Canon AA-size NiMH batteries Batteries consumed quicklyImage is distorted or not showing on TV monitor Cannot print 153Method is not correct List of Messages Image too large Naming errorChange the batteries No image Cannot Modify Incompatible WaveCannot modify image Cannot assign to category Exx Communication errorLens error, restart camera 157 Appendix Equipment158 Appendix 159 Battery 160Never use batteries that look like this Such items may lose data or stop working Others161 This equipment. Do not use it with other products Do not use in locations with poor ventilation 162Such conditions could lead to damage Do not store the equipment in humid or dusty areas Doing so could result in burns 163 Bag Avoid Condensation Related ProblemsCamera Avoid Strong Magnetic Fields 164 Memory Card 165Batteries may be short circuited Do not use or store memory cards in the following locations 166 167 Using the Power Kits Sold SeparatelyPage Appendix Using the AC Adapter Kit ACK800 Open the terminal cover Attach the cord to DC in terminal170 Using an Externally Mounted Flash Sold Separately High-Power Flash HF-DC1171 Batteries 173 Replacing the Date Battery Date and time p Replace the battery holder and closeWhen the Date/Time menu appears, set Cover Viewfinder and LCD Monitor Camera Care and MaintenanceCamera Body Lens 176 Specifications 177 Sound Memo Wave monaural 178 Max., Resume Playback, Image Inspection 179 Battery Capacity 180Test Conditions 181 Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities Movie Image Data Sizes Estimated182 183 NiMH Battery NB-3AHMultiMediaCard SD Memory Card Included with the separately sold AC Adapter Kit ACK800 Battery Charger CB-5AH/CB-5AHECompact Power Adapter CA-PS800 184 Numerics Index 171 187 Disclaimer Trademark Acknowledgments188 189 Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode 190 191 192 CEL-SH6DA210