Camera User Guide
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About this Camera User Guide
Symbols Used
Using the Flash
Question? Look here first
About the Thumb Index
Table of Contents
Shooting-SelectingParticular Effects
Replaying
Erasing
Printing
Viewing Images on a TV Set
List of Menu Options and Messages
Appendices
Specifications
Index
Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode
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Safety Precautions
WARNINGS
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CAUTIONS
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Preventing Malfunctions
Avoid Strong Magnetic Fields
Avoid Condensation Related Problems
If Condensation Forms Inside the Camera
Extended Storage
Quick Start
5 Turn the mode dial to (p. 60)
6 Focus (p. 40)
7 Shoot (p. 40)
8 View the recorded image
Components Guide
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Indicators
Upper Indicator
Lower Indicator
Shooting Mode Dial
: Auto (p. 60)
• Image Zone
• Creative Zone
Preparing the Camera
Installing the Batteries
Proper Battery Handling
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Battery Status Indications
Installing a CF Card
Installing a CF Card
4 Close the CF card slot cover securely
Setting the Date/Time
Press the up or down button to select (Date / Time), and then press the button
Set the date and time
Setting the Language
Select (Languages) using the up or
down button and press the button
Select a language using the up, down, left or right button
Basic Functions
Turning the Power On
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Switching between Shooting and Replaying
Using the LCD Monitor
Replaying Mode
Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor
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Using the Viewfinder to Shoot
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Pressing the Shutter Button
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Using the Zoom (Focal Length)
Selecting Menus and Settings
Select setting contents using the left or right button
Selecting Settings by Pressing the Button
2Switch between menu tabs using the left or right button
3Select a menu item using the up or down button
4Select setting contents using the left or right button
5Press the button
Selecting Menus and Settings (continued)
Displaying a MENU
Switching
between Menus
Menu Settings and Default Settings
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Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings)
Changing My Camera Settings
Select the [ (My Camera)] menu using the left or right button
Select setting content using the left or right button
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Registering My Camera Settings
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8a Select the image you wish to register using the left or right button
9a Press the button
8b Select (Record) using the left or right button and press the button
9b Select (Register) using the left or right button
10 Select [OK] using the left or right button
and press the button
File Format of My Camera Settings
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Shooting - Letting the Camera Select Settings
Auto Mode
5Press the shutter button halfway (p. 40)
6Press the shutter button all the way (p. 40)
Reviewing an Image Right After Shooting
Changing the Image Display Duration
1In the [ (Rec.)] menu, select (Review)
2Select a Review setting and press the button
Changing the Resolution and Compression
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6Select the compression you wish to set using the left or right button
Shoot the image
Using the Flash
2Shoot the image
Setting the Red-eyeReduction Function
1In the [ (Rec.)] menu, set (Red-eye)to [On]
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Portrait Mode
Landscape Mode
Night Scene Mode
Fast Shutter
Slow Shutter
Stitch Assist Mode
Shooting
Select the shooting sequence using the left or right button and press the
3Shoot the first image
4Compose and shoot the second image so that it overlaps the first
5Use the same procedures to shoot the remaining frames
6Press the button after the last shot
Movie Mode
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Macro Mode
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Self-Timer
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Digital Zoom
5Press the zoom lever toward and hold it
6Shoot the image
Continuous Shooting
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Program AE
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Setting the Shutter Speed
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Setting the Aperture
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Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture
5Shoot the image
Switching Between Autofocus Modes
Switching Between Light Metering Modes
3Select * (Evaluative) using the up or down button
Select a light metering mode using the left or right button
Adjusting the Exposure
4Select a setting using the left or right button
Setting the White Balance
2Select * (Auto) using the up or down button
3Select the desired setting using the left or right button
Setting a Custom White Balance
Select * (Auto) using the up or down button
3Select (Custom) using the left or right button
4Aim the camera at the white paper or cloth, or gray card and press the button
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Changing the Photo Effect
4Press the button
Changing the ISO Speed
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Adjusting the Flash Output
Shooting Problem Subjects for the Autofocus
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Shooting in Manual Focus Mode
2Press the MF button until MF appears
3Use the left or right button to focus
Resetting the File Numbers
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Replaying
Displaying Images Individually
Magnifying Images
Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Replay)
Jumping Between Images
Viewing Movies
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Editing Movies
4Select the range you wish to edit using the left or right button
5Select (play) using the up or down
6Select (Save) using the up or down button
7Select [Overwrite] or [New File] using the left or right button
Rotating Images in the Display
Attaching Sound Memos to Images
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Auto Play
Protecting Images
Erasing
Erasing Images Individually
Erasing All Images
Formatting a CF Card
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Printing
About Printing
Print Settings for Direct Print Function
DPOF Print Settings
Transfer Settings
Selecting from the Print Order Menu
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Connecting the Camera to a Printer
3Connect the camera and printer using the direct interface cable
4Press the printer’s ON/OFF button to turn on the power
5Set the mode switch to and turn the camera on
Connecting Bubble Jet Printer to the Camera
3Connect the camera and printer using the cable
4Set the mode switch to and turn the camera on
Printing
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Setting the Print Settings (Direct Print Function)
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3Select settings using the left or right button
Trimming (PowerShot A70)
1In Replaying mode, press the button, choose [Trimming] using the up or down
button and press the button again
2Trim the image
3Press the button to close the setting menu
Specifying the Printing Area (PowerShot A60)
Select a printing area from , or using the left or right button
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Print Settings (DPOF Print Settings)
3Select images for printing
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Resetting the Print Settings
2Select [Reset] using the left or right button
3Select [OK] using the left or right button
Printing with DPOF Print Settings
4Select [OK] using the up, down, left or
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Image Transfer Settings (DPOF Transfer Order)
Selecting Images for Transferring
3Select images for transferring
Viewing Images on a TV Set
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Downloading Images to a Computer
IMPORTANT
2Connect the supplied USB interface cable to the computer’s USB port and the
camera’s terminal
Set the camera’s mode switch to
Downloading Images without Installing the Software
(Windows XP and Mac OS X (10.1 or 10.2) only)
Connect the supplied USB interface cable to the computer’s USB port and
the camera’s terminal. (Refer to step 2 on page 168)
Follow the onscreen instructions to download the images
Downloading Directly from a CF Card
List of Menu Options and Messages
FUNC. Menu
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Rec. Menu
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Replay Menu
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Set up Menu
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My Camera Menu
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Resetting the Settings to Default
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List of Messages
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Appendices
Replacing the Date Battery
4Pull the battery out of the holder, as shown
Using the Optional Battery Kits
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Using the AC Adapter Kit ACK600
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Using the Optional Lenses and Lens Adapter
Tele-converter TC-DC52
Close-UpLens 250D (52 mm)
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Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC52C(52 mm)
Attaching a Lens
3When the ¡ marks on the ring and the camera are aligned, lift off the ring
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Camera Care and Maintenance
Troubleshooting
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Specifications
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Battery Performance
CF Cards and Estimated Capacities
(Recordable Images)
PowerShot A70
Approximate Image File Size (Estimated) PowerShot A70
NiMH Battery NB-1AH
Battery Charger CB-3AH
Compact Power Adapter CA-PS500
CompactFlash™ Card
Wide Converter WC-DC52(optional)
Tele-converter TC-DC52(optional)
Close-UpLens 250D 52mm (optional)
Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC52C(optional)
Index
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Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode
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