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Self-Timer	35
Set up Menu	23, 25
Shooting Mode
Auto	Basic 6
Creative Zone	Basic 8
Dial	Basic 6
Functions Available	..........135
Image Zone	Basic 6
Shutter Button	14
Fully	Basic 5
Halfway	Basic 5
Shutter Speed	41
Smooth Continuous Shooting .32
Sound Memo	79
Special Scene Mode	Basic 7
Spot AE Point Frame	16
Stitch Assist	39, Basic 7
System Requirements ..Basic 17
T
Telephoto	Basic 8
Troubleshooting	93
V
Video Output System	89
W
White Balance	55
Wide Angle	Basic 8
Wrist Strap	12
Z
Zoom	31, Basic 8

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Contents

Advanced Appendix Main Features Using the Self-Timer Shooting ModeUse of genuine Canon accessories is recommended Table of Contents Playback/Erasing Index Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Warranty Limitations Please ReadTest Shots Video Format Safety PrecautionsLanguage Setting Please see the Basic Guide p to change the language setting Soft, absorbent cloth Equipment Is charging Battery Others Flash may damage eyesightSuch items may lose data or stop working Doing so could result in burns Flash If Condensation Forms Inside the Camera Avoid Condensation Related ProblemsPreventing Malfunctions Avoid Strong Magnetic Fields Front View Before Using the Camera The Components Guide Back View Before Using the Camera The Components Guide Operation Panel Night Display Using the LCD MonitorDisplay mode changes as follows with each press Before Using the Camera Basic Operations Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor Shooting Information Shooting Mode „Standard Playback Information Playback Mode Following information may also be displayed with some images „Detailed Histogram Function Using the Viewfinder Lower Indicator IndicatorsPower Saving Function Upper Indicator Select OK and press Set up Menu FormatPower saving function settings can be changed p Formatting Memory Cards CUse the or button to select a menu item Menus and SettingsFUNC. Menu Rec., Play, Set up and My Camera Menus FUNC. Menu EPress the Menu button Basic Operations Rec., Play, Set up and My Camera MenusAPress the Menu button DUse the or button to select an option Menu Item Reference Icons shown below are the default settingsMenu List Rec. Menu Set up Menu Play MenuMenu Item Options Reference Basic Guide p My Camera Menu Set up Menu Reset All Resetting Settings to Their Default Values Changing the Resolution Compression Still Images Approximate Values for ResolutionsFUNC. Menu * Resolution/ * Compression FUNC. Menu * Resolution/ * Frame Rate Changing Resolutions and Frame Rates MoviesApproximate Values for Compression Settings Resolutions and Frame Rates Using the Digital Zoom Rec. Menu Digital Zoom OnPress the zoom lever toward and shoot Shoot FUNC. Menu * Drive ModeTo Cancel Continuous Shooting Continuous Shooting FUNC. Menu * Resolution Postcard Postcard Date Imprint Mode Rec. Menu Date Stamp Date/ Date & Time Embedding the Date in the Image Data To Cancel the Self-Timer Settings cannot be set for , and modes Changing the Delay Time and Number Shots Shooting Mode Following four movie modes are available Movie ShootingStandard Or mode, you can change the resolution and frame rate p Select a movie mode using the or button Use the or button to select a shooting direction Shooting Panoramic Images Stitch Assist Shoot the first image in the sequence Repeat the procedure for additional images Program AE Setting the Shutter Speed Wide Angle Shutter Speed DisplayAperture Value Shutter Speed Seconds Maximum Setting the Aperture Safety ShiftAperture Value Display Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture LCD monitor Menu Explanation Display Selection SettingSelecting an AF Frame Rec. Menu AF Frame AiAF/ Center/FlexiZone AF frame turns green Selecting an AF Frame Manually when FlexiZone is selectedTurn on the LCD monitor Press the button several times until Shooting with the AF Lock Focus lock can be used in any shooting modeAF lock cannot be used in the and modes, When is set to Shooting with the Focus Lock To Release the AF Lock Shooting in Manual Focus ModeRe-aim the camera to compose the shot as desired and shoot Turn on the LCD monitor Press Press the button Locking the Exposure Setting AE LockPress Button and adjust Focus To Cancel the Manual Focus To lock the exposure Set the shooting mode dial to , , orChanging the shutter speed and aperture value combination Focus on the subject on which you wish Locking the Flash Exposure Setting FE Lock Flash will pre-fire and will displayTo Release the FE Lock Switching between Metering Modes Metering MethodsFUNC. Menu * Evaluative Rec. Menu Spot AE Point Center/AF Point Adjusting the Exposure Compensation Between the setting items as followsTo Cancel the Exposure Compensation Adjusting the Tone White Balance White Balance SettingsFUNC. Menu * Auto Using the Custom White Balance FUNC. Menu * Auto CustomAim the camera at a piece of white paper or cloth and press Shooting Photo Effect Settings Changing the Photo EffectFUNC. Menu * Effect Off My Colors Settings Shooting in a My Colors Mode Use the or button to select a My Colors mode FUNC. Menu * Positive FilmModes If On is selected, the two images will be numbered When Save Original is Set to OnChanging the Save Method for the Original Image Rec. Menu Save Original On/ Off Color Accent Setting the Camera to the Color Accent Mode Color Swap Setting the Camera to the Color Swap Mode Custom Color Setting the Camera to a Custom Color Mode Mode ZThe altered color will display FUNC. Menu * ISO Speed Adjusting the ISO SpeedSwitching between Flash Adjustment Settings Rec. Menu Flash Adjust Auto/ Manual Flash Exposure Compensating the Flash Adjustment / Flash OutputFUNC. Menu +/- Flash Output +/- Flash Rec. Menu Flash Sync 1st- curtain/2nd-curtain Switching the Timing at which the Flash Fires Saving Custom Settings Rec. Menu Save SettingsFunctions which can be saved Set up Menu Auto Rotate On/Off Setting the Auto Rotate Function Off Resetting the File NumberFile No. Reset Function Set up Menu File No. Reset On/Off Use the , , or button to move around the image To Cancel the Magnified DisplayMagnifying Images Press the zoom lever toward Playback/Erasing Switching between Sets of Nine ImagesViewing Images in Sets of Nine Index Playback To Return to Single Image Playback Press the Menu button Camera will switch to jump search modeJumping to Images Single image playback mode, press the button Select Play and press Viewing MoviesOperating the Movie Control Panel Display a movie and press Editing Movies Select Save and pressMovie editing panel and the movie editing bar will display Select New File or Overwrite and press Rotating Images in the Display Play MenuImages can be rotated clockwise 90 or 270 in the display Attaching Sound Memos to Images Select Record and pressSound memo control panel will display Sound Memo Panel Automated Playback Auto Play Select an image to protect and press Protecting Images Erasing All Images Single Images Setting the Dpof Print SettingsSelecting Reset cancels all print settings Print Settings/Transfer Settings Select Mark all and press Selection methods differ for the Print Type settings pAll the Images on a Memory Card Select images for printing Index Setting the Print StylePage Setting the Dpof Transfer Settings Selecting Reset cancels all transfer order settingsSelect an image to transfer All the Images on a Memory Card Turn on the TV and switch it to Video mode Turn on the cameraOn a TV set Select Theme to set all to the same settings Changing My Camera SettingsCustomizing the Camera My Camera Settings Select the contents you wish to set Select or and press Registering My Camera Settings Start-up, Operation, Self-timer and Shutter Sounds Select an image or record a soundStart-up Image Sounds come from the camera interior When the power is turned onCamera Camera will not operate LCD monitor Shooting Noise displays./Subject’s movements are irregularCamera will not record Image Seen in Viewfinder vs. Recorded Image Image is blurred or out of focusSubject in recorded image is too dark Built-in flash p Subject in recorded image is too brightImage flashes white. Image contains noise White dots appear on the image Lens will not retract Eyes appear redContinuous shooting slows down Recording images to memory card takes a long time Shooting Movies Displays frequently in the LCD monitorZoom does not operate 100 Playback Battery TV monitor output101 102 103 Unselectable image 104Too many marks Cannot complete 105 Battery HandlingBattery Charge Battery Handling Precautions 106 Batteries may be short circuitingNever use batteries that look like this Do not use or store memory cards in the following locations Handling the Memory CardWrite Protect Tab 107 108 Formatting 109 Using the Power Kits Sold Separately 110 111 Using the AC Adapter Kit ACK600 112 Using the Lenses Sold Separately„Wide Converter WC-DC58N „Tele-converter TC-DC58N 113 Attaching a Lens 114 Using an Externally Mounted Flash Sold Separately High-Power Flash HF-DC1115 Charge becomes Severely Limited Usage in Cold Temperatures Less than 0C/32F„Batteries 116 Viewfinder and LCD Monitor Camera Care and MaintenanceCamera Body Lens Specifications PowerShot A620/A610118 119 120 Bubble Jet Direct compatible 121 122 Battery Capacity 123Test Conditions Card included with the camera „PowerShot A620Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities 124 125 „PowerShot A610 126 Movie 127 Image Data Sizes Estimated SD Memory Card NiMH Battery NB-2AHBattery Charger CB-4AH/CB-4AHE 128 Wide Converter WC-DC58N Sold Separately Compact Power Adapter CA-PS500129 Included with the separately sold AC Adapter Kit ACK600 Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC58F Sold Separately 130 131 Index Basic 132 133 Trademark Acknowledgments Disclaimer Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Macro Mode CEL-SF3C210

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