Adjusting the Exposure Compensation

Shooting Mode

Adjust the exposure compensation setting to avoid making the subject too dark when it is backlit or shot against a bright background or to avoid making lights appear too bright in night shots.


1	Turn on the LCD monitor.
2	Press the			button several times until the
	exposure compensation bar is displayed.
	zUse the or			buttons to adjust the
	exposure compensation and press the
		button.
	zDepending on the shooting mode,
	pressing the			button will switch
	between the setting items as follows:

			mode/Exposure compensation
			Shutter speed/Exposure compensation

			Aperture value/Exposure compensation

To Cancel the Exposure Compensation

Restore the compensation value to [0].

Exposure compensation is not available in the or My Colors mode.

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Canon A620 Adjusting the Exposure Compensation, Between the setting items as follows, To Cancel the Exposure Compensation

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Advanced Appendix Main Features Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended Using the Self-TimerShooting Mode Table of Contents Playback/Erasing Index Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Test Shots Warranty LimitationsPlease Read Safety Precautions Language SettingPlease see the Basic Guide p to change the language setting Video Format Equipment Soft, absorbent cloth Battery Is charging Such items may lose data or stop working OthersFlash may damage eyesight Flash Doing so could result in burns Avoid Condensation Related Problems Preventing MalfunctionsAvoid Strong Magnetic Fields 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 Using the LCD Monitor Display mode changes as follows with each pressBefore Using the Camera Basic Operations 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 Indicators Power Saving FunctionUpper Indicator Lower Indicator Set up Menu Format Power saving function settings can be changed pFormatting Memory Cards Select OK and press Menus and Settings FUNC. Menu Rec., Play, Set up and My Camera MenusFUNC. Menu CUse the or button to select a menu item Rec., Play, Set up and My Camera Menus APress the Menu buttonDUse the or button to select an option EPress the Menu button Basic Operations Icons shown below are the default settings Menu ListRec. Menu Menu Item Reference Menu Item Options Reference Set up MenuPlay Menu Basic Guide p My Camera Menu Resetting Settings to Their Default Values Set up Menu Reset All FUNC. Menu * Resolution/ * Compression Changing the Resolution Compression Still ImagesApproximate Values for Resolutions Changing Resolutions and Frame Rates Movies Approximate Values for Compression SettingsResolutions and Frame Rates FUNC. Menu * Resolution/ * Frame Rate Press the zoom lever toward and shoot Using the Digital ZoomRec. Menu Digital Zoom On FUNC. Menu * Drive Mode To Cancel Continuous ShootingContinuous 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 Standard Shooting Mode Following four movie modes are availableMovie Shooting 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 Shutter Speed Display Aperture Value Shutter Speed SecondsMaximum Wide Angle Aperture Value Display Setting the ApertureSafety Shift Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture Setting Selecting an AF FrameRec. Menu AF Frame AiAF/ Center/FlexiZone LCD monitor Menu Explanation Display Selection Selecting an AF Frame Manually when FlexiZone is selected Turn on the LCD monitorPress the button several times until AF frame turns green Focus lock can be used in any shooting mode AF lock cannot be used in the and modes, When is set toShooting with the Focus Lock Shooting with the AF Lock Shooting in Manual Focus Mode Re-aim the camera to compose the shot as desired and shootTurn on the LCD monitor Press To Release the AF Lock Locking the Exposure Setting AE Lock Press Button and adjust FocusTo Cancel the Manual Focus Press the button Set the shooting mode dial to , , or Changing the shutter speed and aperture value combinationFocus on the subject on which you wish To lock the exposure To Release the FE Lock Locking the Flash Exposure Setting FE LockFlash will pre-fire and will display FUNC. Menu * Evaluative Switching between Metering ModesMetering Methods Rec. Menu Spot AE Point Center/AF Point To Cancel the Exposure Compensation Adjusting the Exposure CompensationBetween the setting items as follows FUNC. Menu * Auto Adjusting the Tone White BalanceWhite Balance Settings Aim the camera at a piece of white paper or cloth and press Using the Custom White BalanceFUNC. Menu * Auto Custom Shooting FUNC. Menu * Effect Off Photo Effect SettingsChanging the Photo Effect Shooting in a My Colors Mode My Colors Settings Modes Use the or button to select a My Colors modeFUNC. Menu * Positive Film When Save Original is Set to On Changing the Save Method for the Original ImageRec. Menu Save Original On/ Off 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 Adjusting the ISO Speed Switching between Flash Adjustment SettingsRec. Menu Flash Adjust Auto/ Manual FUNC. Menu * ISO Speed Compensating the Flash Adjustment / Flash Output FUNC. Menu +/- Flash Output+/- Flash Flash Exposure Switching the Timing at which the Flash Fires Rec. Menu Flash Sync 1st- curtain/2nd-curtain Functions which can be saved Saving Custom SettingsRec. Menu Save Settings Setting the Auto Rotate Function Set up Menu Auto Rotate On/Off Resetting the File Number File No. Reset FunctionSet up Menu File No. Reset On/Off Off To Cancel the Magnified Display Magnifying ImagesPress the zoom lever toward Use the , , or button to move around the image Switching between Sets of Nine Images Viewing Images in Sets of Nine Index PlaybackTo Return to Single Image Playback Playback/Erasing Camera will switch to jump search mode Jumping to ImagesSingle image playback mode, press the button Press the Menu button Viewing Movies Operating the Movie Control PanelDisplay a movie and press Select Play and press Movie editing panel and the movie editing bar will display Editing MoviesSelect Save and press Select New File or Overwrite and press Images can be rotated clockwise 90 or 270 in the display Rotating Images in the DisplayPlay Menu Sound memo control panel will display Attaching Sound Memos to ImagesSelect Record and press Automated Playback Auto Play Sound Memo Panel Protecting Images Select an image to protect and press Erasing All Images Setting the Dpof Print Settings Selecting Reset cancels all print settingsPrint Settings/Transfer Settings Single Images Selection methods differ for the Print Type settings p All the Images on a Memory CardSelect images for printing Select Mark all and press Setting the Print Style IndexPage Select an image to transfer Setting the Dpof Transfer SettingsSelecting Reset cancels all transfer order settings All the Images on a Memory Card On a TV set Turn on the TV and switch it to Video modeTurn on the camera Changing My Camera Settings Customizing the Camera My Camera SettingsSelect the contents you wish to set Select Theme to set all to the same settings Registering My Camera Settings Select or and press Start-up Image Start-up, Operation, Self-timer and Shutter SoundsSelect an image or record a sound When the power is turned on CameraCamera will not operate Sounds come from the camera interior LCD monitor Camera will not record ShootingNoise displays./Subject’s movements are irregular Subject in recorded image is too dark Image Seen in Viewfinder vs. Recorded ImageImage is blurred or out of focus Subject in recorded image is too bright Image flashes white. Image contains noiseWhite dots appear on the image Built-in flash p Eyes appear red Continuous shooting slows downRecording images to memory card takes a long time Lens will not retract Zoom does not operate Shooting MoviesDisplays frequently in the LCD monitor Playback 100 101 BatteryTV monitor output 102 103 104 Too many marksCannot complete Unselectable image Battery Handling Battery ChargeBattery Handling Precautions 105 Never use batteries that look like this 106Batteries may be short circuiting Handling the Memory Card Write Protect Tab107 Do not use or store memory cards in the following locations Formatting 108 Using the Power Kits Sold Separately 109 110 Using the AC Adapter Kit ACK600 111 Using the Lenses Sold Separately „Wide Converter WC-DC58N„Tele-converter TC-DC58N 112 Attaching a Lens 113 114 115 Using an Externally Mounted Flash Sold SeparatelyHigh-Power Flash HF-DC1 Usage in Cold Temperatures Less than 0C/32F „Batteries116 Charge becomes Severely Limited Camera Care and Maintenance Camera BodyLens Viewfinder and LCD Monitor 118 SpecificationsPowerShot A620/A610 119 120 121 Bubble Jet Direct compatible 122 Test Conditions Battery Capacity123 „PowerShot A620 Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities124 Card included with the camera „PowerShot A610 125 Movie 126 Image Data Sizes Estimated 127 NiMH Battery NB-2AH Battery Charger CB-4AH/CB-4AHE128 SD Memory Card Compact Power Adapter CA-PS500 129Included with the separately sold AC Adapter Kit ACK600 Wide Converter WC-DC58N Sold Separately 130 Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC58F Sold Separately Index 131 132 Basic 133 Disclaimer Trademark Acknowledgments Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Macro Mode CEL-SF3C210

Canon A620 appendix Adjusting the Exposure Compensation, Between the setting items as follows

Models: A620

Adjusting the Exposure Compensation

Turn on the LCD monitor.

between the setting items as follows:

To Cancel the Exposure Compensation