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Main Features
Conventions Used in this Guide
Using the Self-Timer
Table of Contents
Handling Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Playback/Erasing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Print Settings/Transfer Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
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Handling Precautions
Please Read
Safety Precautions
7
Warnings
Equipment
8
Battery
9
Others
Cautions
Equipment
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Preventing Malfunctions
Before Using the Camera The Components Guide
Front View
Back View
Operation Panel
15
Before Using the Camera Basic Operations
Night Display
Using the LCD Monitor
1
16
Shooting Information (Shooting Mode)
z
Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor
17
Playback Information (Playback Mode)
Standard
18
Detailed
The following information may also be displayed with some images.
Information for images shot on other cameras may not display correctly.
Histogram Function
Using the Viewfinder
Indicators
Power Saving Function
21
Formatting Memory Cards
2
FUNC. Menu
Menus and Settings
Rec., Play, Set up and My Camera Menus
FUNC. Menu
The icons shown below are the default settings.
Rec. Menu
Menu List
Before Using the Camera Basic Operations
Play Menu
Set up Menu
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Before Using the Camera Basic Operations
My Camera Menu
28
Resetting Settings to Their Default Values
1
2
29
Shooting
*Paper sizes vary according to region.
1
(Compression).
See Menus and Settings (p.22). *Default setting.
zUse the or button to select resolution/compression settings and press the FUNC./SET button.
30
1
Rate).
31
Using the Digital Zoom
2
32
Continuous Shooting
1
33
Postcard Date Imprint Mode
1
(Postcard).
Embedding the Date in the Image Data
1
35
Using the Self-Timer
1
2
The following four movie modes are available.
zThe recording time will vary according to the capacity of the memory card you use (p.124).
Movie Shooting
38
1
the or button.
39
Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist)
1
direction.
2
3
4
Program AE
Setting the Shutter Speed
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Setting the Aperture
Safety Shift
Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture
45
Selecting an AF Frame
1
[Center]/[FlexiZone].
Selecting an AF Frame Manually (when [FlexiZone] is selected)
1 2
3
Shooting with the Focus Lock
Shooting with the AF Lock
Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects (Focus Lock, AF Lock, Manual Focus)
1
2 3
2
Shooting in Manual Focus Mode
3
4
2
3
Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock)
2
3
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Metering Methods
52
Switching between Metering Modes
1
zUse the or button to select the metering mode and press the FUNC./ SET button.
1
54
Adjusting the Exposure Compensation
2
exposure compensation bar is displayed.
White Balance Settings
55
Adjusting the Tone (White Balance)
1
56
Using the Custom White Balance
2
paper or cloth and press .
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Photo Effect Settings
58
Changing the Photo Effect
1
My Colors Settings
Shooting in a My Colors Mode
60
1
61
Changing the Save Method for the Original Image
1
[Off].
62
Setting the Camera to the Color Accent
2
wish to retain appears at the center of the LCD monitor and press the button.
3
Setting the Camera to the Color Swap
1
2
3
4
Setting the Camera to a Custom Color
1
2
3
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Adjusting the ISO Speed
1
Switching between Flash Adjustment Settings
1
[Manual].
67
Compensating the Flash Adjustment / Flash Output
2
Output).
zAdjust the compensation/output using the or button and press the FUNC./SET button.
68
Switching the Timing at which the Flash Fires
1
curtain]/[2nd-curtain].
69
Saving Custom Settings
1
save and set the settings.
2
3
70
1
File No. Reset Function
71
Resetting the File Number
1
Reset] [On]/[Off].
72
Playback/Erasing
Magnifying Images
2
around the image.
73
Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback)
1
Switching between Sets of Nine Images
Jumping to Images
2
Operating the Movie Control Panel
75
Viewing Movies
1
.
2
Editing Movies
1
2
3
77
4
[Overwrite] and press .
Rotating Images in the Display
2
Attaching Sound Memos to Images
3
80
Sound Memo Panel
Automated Playback (Auto Play)
2
Protecting Images
2
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Print Settings/Transfer Settings
Single Images
Setting the DPOF Print Settings
2
All the Images on a Memory Card
84
3
2
3
Setting the Print Style
2
3
Single Images
Setting the DPOF Transfer Settings
2
3
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Viewing Images on a TV set
1 2
3
4 5
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Registering My Camera Settings
1
2
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3
4
93
Troubleshooting
Camera
Camera will not operate.
Sounds come from the camera interior.
When the power is turned on
LCD monitor
The display darkens.
Display flickers.
A bar of light (red, purple) appears on the LCD monitor.
appears.
Shooting
Camera will not record.
96
Image Seen in Viewfinder vs. Recorded Image
Image is blurred or out of focus.
Subject in recorded image is too dark.
97
Subject in recorded image is too bright.
Image flashes white. Image contains noise.
White dots appear on the image.
98
Eyes appear red.
Continuous shooting slows down.
Recording images to memory card takes a long time.
Lens will not retract.
Shooting Movies
The recording time may not display properly or filming may stop unexpectedly.
! displays frequently in the LCD monitor.
Zoom does not operate.
100
Playback
Cannot play back.
Movies cannot be edited.
Movies do not play back correctly.
Reading images from memory card is slow.
Battery
Batteries consumed quickly.
If using Canon AA-size NiMH batteries
TV monitor output
Image not showing on TV monitor.
List of Messages
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Appendix
Battery Handling
Battery Charge
Battery Handling Precautions
WARNING
107
Handling the Memory Card
Write Protect Tab
Cautions When Handling
108
Formatting
Using Rechargeable Batteries (Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-200)
Using the Power Kits (Sold Separately)
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Using the AC Adapter Kit ACK600
1
2
112
Wide Converter WC-DC58N
Tele-converter TC-DC58N
Using the Lenses (Sold Separately)
Attaching a Lens
1 2
3
4
5
High-Power Flash HF-DC1
Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately)
116
Batteries
Camera Body
Lens
Viewfinder and LCD Monitor
Camera Care and Maintenance
All data is based on Canons standard testing methods. Subject to change without notice.
PowerShot A620/A610
Specifications
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Battery Capacity
124
Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities
PowerShot A620
: Card included with the camera
125
PowerShot A610
: Card included with the camera
Movie
figures indicate the maximum continuous recording time.
Image Data Sizes (Estimated)
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Compact Power Adapter CA-PS500 (Included with the separately sold AC Adapter Kit ACK600)
Wide Converter WC-DC58N (Sold Separately)
Tele-converter TC-DC58N (Sold Separately)
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Trademark Acknowledgments
Disclaimer
Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode
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