Advanced Appendix
Main Features
Using the Self-Timer
Shooting Mode
Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended
Table of Contents
Playback/Erasing
Index Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode
Warranty Limitations
Please Read
Test Shots
Please see the Basic Guide p to change the language setting
Safety Precautions
Language Setting
Video Format
Equipment
Soft, absorbent cloth
Battery
Is charging
Others
Flash may damage eyesight
Such items may lose data or stop working
Flash
Doing so could result in burns
Avoid Strong Magnetic Fields
Avoid Condensation Related Problems
Preventing Malfunctions
If Condensation Forms Inside the Camera
Before Using the Camera The Components Guide
Front View
Before Using the Camera The Components Guide
Back View
Operation Panel
Before Using the Camera Basic Operations
Using the LCD Monitor
Display mode changes as follows with each press
Night Display
Shooting Information Shooting Mode
Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor
Playback Information Playback Mode
Standard
Detailed
Following information may also be displayed with some images
Using the Viewfinder
Histogram Function
Upper Indicator
Indicators
Power Saving Function
Lower Indicator
Formatting Memory Cards
Set up Menu Format
Power saving function settings can be changed p
Select OK and press
FUNC. Menu
Menus and Settings
FUNC. Menu Rec., Play, Set up and My Camera Menus
CUse the or button to select a menu item
DUse the or button to select an option
Rec., Play, Set up and My Camera Menus
APress the Menu button
EPress the Menu button Basic Operations
Rec. Menu
Icons shown below are the default settings
Menu List
Menu Item Reference
Set up Menu
Play Menu
Menu Item Options Reference
Basic Guide p
My Camera Menu
Resetting Settings to Their Default Values
Set up Menu Reset All
Changing the Resolution Compression Still Images
Approximate Values for Resolutions
FUNC. Menu * Resolution/ * Compression
Resolutions and Frame Rates
Changing Resolutions and Frame Rates Movies
Approximate Values for Compression Settings
FUNC. Menu * Resolution/ * Frame Rate
Using the Digital Zoom
Rec. Menu Digital Zoom On
Press the zoom lever toward and shoot
Continuous Shooting
FUNC. Menu * Drive Mode
To Cancel Continuous Shooting
Shoot
Postcard Date Imprint Mode
FUNC. Menu * Resolution Postcard
Embedding the Date in the Image Data
Rec. Menu Date Stamp Date/ Date & Time
Settings cannot be set for , and modes
To Cancel the Self-Timer
Changing the Delay Time and Number Shots
Shooting Mode Following four movie modes are available
Movie Shooting
Standard
Select a movie mode using the or button
Or mode, you can change the resolution and frame rate p
Shooting Panoramic Images Stitch Assist
Use the or button to select a shooting direction
Repeat the procedure for additional images
Shoot the first image in the sequence
Setting the Shutter Speed
Program AE
Maximum
Shutter Speed Display
Aperture Value Shutter Speed Seconds
Wide Angle
Setting the Aperture
Safety Shift
Aperture Value Display
Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture
Rec. Menu AF Frame AiAF/ Center/FlexiZone
Setting
Selecting an AF Frame
LCD monitor Menu Explanation Display Selection
Press the button several times until
Selecting an AF Frame Manually when FlexiZone is selected
Turn on the LCD monitor
AF frame turns green
Shooting with the Focus Lock
Focus lock can be used in any shooting mode
AF lock cannot be used in the and modes, When is set to
Shooting with the AF Lock
Turn on the LCD monitor Press
Shooting in Manual Focus Mode
Re-aim the camera to compose the shot as desired and shoot
To Release the AF Lock
To Cancel the Manual Focus
Locking the Exposure Setting AE Lock
Press Button and adjust Focus
Press the button
Focus on the subject on which you wish
Set the shooting mode dial to , , or
Changing the shutter speed and aperture value combination
To lock the exposure
Locking the Flash Exposure Setting FE Lock
Flash will pre-fire and will display
To Release the FE Lock
Switching between Metering Modes
Metering Methods
FUNC. Menu * Evaluative
Rec. Menu Spot AE Point Center/AF Point
Adjusting the Exposure Compensation
Between the setting items as follows
To Cancel the Exposure Compensation
Adjusting the Tone White Balance
White Balance Settings
FUNC. Menu * Auto
Using the Custom White Balance
FUNC. Menu * Auto Custom
Aim the camera at a piece of white paper or cloth and press
Shooting
Photo Effect Settings
Changing the Photo Effect
FUNC. Menu * Effect Off
Shooting in a My Colors Mode
My Colors Settings
Use the or button to select a My Colors mode
FUNC. Menu * Positive Film
Modes
Rec. Menu Save Original On/ Off
When Save Original is Set to On
Changing the Save Method for the Original Image
If On is selected, the two images will be numbered
Setting the Camera to the Color Accent Mode
Color Accent
Setting the Camera to the Color Swap Mode
Color Swap
Setting the Camera to a Custom Color Mode
Custom Color
ZThe altered color will display
Mode
Rec. Menu Flash Adjust Auto/ Manual
Adjusting the ISO Speed
Switching between Flash Adjustment Settings
FUNC. Menu * ISO Speed
+/- Flash
Compensating the Flash Adjustment / Flash Output
FUNC. Menu +/- Flash Output
Flash Exposure
Switching the Timing at which the Flash Fires
Rec. Menu Flash Sync 1st- curtain/2nd-curtain
Saving Custom Settings
Rec. Menu Save Settings
Functions which can be saved
Setting the Auto Rotate Function
Set up Menu Auto Rotate On/Off
Set up Menu File No. Reset On/Off
Resetting the File Number
File No. Reset Function
Off
Press the zoom lever toward
To Cancel the Magnified Display
Magnifying Images
Use the , , or button to move around the image
To Return to Single Image Playback
Switching between Sets of Nine Images
Viewing Images in Sets of Nine Index Playback
Playback/Erasing
Single image playback mode, press the button
Camera will switch to jump search mode
Jumping to Images
Press the Menu button
Display a movie and press
Viewing Movies
Operating the Movie Control Panel
Select Play and press
Editing Movies
Select Save and press
Movie editing panel and the movie editing bar will display
Select New File or Overwrite and press
Rotating Images in the Display
Play Menu
Images can be rotated clockwise 90 or 270 in the display
Attaching Sound Memos to Images
Select Record and press
Sound memo control panel will display
Automated Playback Auto Play
Sound Memo Panel
Protecting Images
Select an image to protect and press
Erasing All Images
Print Settings/Transfer Settings
Setting the Dpof Print Settings
Selecting Reset cancels all print settings
Single Images
Select images for printing
Selection methods differ for the Print Type settings p
All the Images on a Memory Card
Select Mark all and press
Setting the Print Style
Index
Page
Setting the Dpof Transfer Settings
Selecting Reset cancels all transfer order settings
Select an image to transfer
All the Images on a Memory Card
Turn on the TV and switch it to Video mode
Turn on the camera
On a TV set
Select the contents you wish to set
Changing My Camera Settings
Customizing the Camera My Camera Settings
Select Theme to set all to the same settings
Registering My Camera Settings
Select or and press
Start-up, Operation, Self-timer and Shutter Sounds
Select an image or record a sound
Start-up Image
Camera will not operate
When the power is turned on
Camera
Sounds come from the camera interior
LCD monitor
Shooting
Noise displays./Subject’s movements are irregular
Camera will not record
Image Seen in Viewfinder vs. Recorded Image
Image is blurred or out of focus
Subject in recorded image is too dark
White dots appear on the image
Subject in recorded image is too bright
Image flashes white. Image contains noise
Built-in flash p
Recording images to memory card takes a long time
Eyes appear red
Continuous shooting slows down
Lens will not retract
Shooting Movies
Displays frequently in the LCD monitor
Zoom does not operate
Playback
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Battery
TV monitor output
101
102
103
Cannot complete
104
Too many marks
Unselectable image
Battery Handling Precautions
Battery Handling
Battery Charge
105
106
Batteries may be short circuiting
Never use batteries that look like this
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Handling the Memory Card
Write Protect Tab
Do not use or store memory cards in the following locations
Formatting
108
Using the Power Kits Sold Separately
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110
Using the AC Adapter Kit ACK600
111
Tele-converter TC-DC58N
Using the Lenses Sold Separately
Wide Converter WC-DC58N
112
Attaching a Lens
113
114
Using an Externally Mounted Flash Sold Separately
High-Power Flash HF-DC1
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Usage in Cold Temperatures Less than 0C/32F
Batteries
Charge becomes Severely Limited
Lens
Camera Care and Maintenance
Camera Body
Viewfinder and LCD Monitor
Specifications
PowerShot A620/A610
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119
120
121
Bubble Jet Direct compatible
122
Battery Capacity
123
Test Conditions
124
PowerShot A620
Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities
Card included with the camera
PowerShot A610
125
Movie
126
Image Data Sizes Estimated
127
128
NiMH Battery NB-2AH
Battery Charger CB-4AH/CB-4AHE
SD Memory Card
Included with the separately sold AC Adapter Kit ACK600
Compact Power Adapter CA-PS500
129
Wide Converter WC-DC58N Sold Separately
130
Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC58F Sold Separately
Index
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Basic
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Disclaimer
Trademark Acknowledgments
Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode
Macro Mode
CEL-SF3C210