Advanced Appendix
Main Features
Shooting Mode
Using the Self-Timer
Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended
Table of Contents
Playback/Erasing
Index Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode
Please Read
Warranty Limitations
Test Shots
Language Setting
Safety Precautions
Please see the Basic Guide p to change the language setting
Video Format
Soft, absorbent cloth
Equipment
Is charging
Battery
Flash may damage eyesight
Others
Such items may lose data or stop working
Doing so could result in burns
Flash
Preventing Malfunctions
Avoid Condensation Related Problems
Avoid Strong Magnetic Fields
If Condensation Forms Inside the Camera
Front View
Before Using the Camera The Components Guide
Back View
Before Using the Camera The Components Guide
Operation Panel
Display mode changes as follows with each press
Using the LCD Monitor
Before Using the Camera Basic Operations
Night Display
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
Power Saving Function
Indicators
Upper Indicator
Lower Indicator
Power saving function settings can be changed p
Set up Menu Format
Formatting Memory Cards
Select OK and press
FUNC. Menu Rec., Play, Set up and My Camera Menus
Menus and Settings
FUNC. Menu
CUse the or button to select a menu item
APress the Menu button
Rec., Play, Set up and My Camera Menus
DUse the or button to select an option
EPress the Menu button Basic Operations
Menu List
Icons shown below are the default settings
Rec. Menu
Menu Item Reference
Play Menu
Set up Menu
Menu Item Options Reference
Basic Guide p
My Camera Menu
Set up Menu Reset All
Resetting Settings to Their Default Values
Approximate Values for Resolutions
Changing the Resolution Compression Still Images
FUNC. Menu * Resolution/ * Compression
Approximate Values for Compression Settings
Changing Resolutions and Frame Rates Movies
Resolutions and Frame Rates
FUNC. Menu * Resolution/ * Frame Rate
Rec. Menu Digital Zoom On
Using the Digital Zoom
Press the zoom lever toward and shoot
To Cancel Continuous Shooting
FUNC. Menu * Drive Mode
Continuous Shooting
Shoot
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
Movie Shooting
Shooting Mode Following four movie modes are available
Standard
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
Aperture Value Shutter Speed Seconds
Shutter Speed Display
Maximum
Wide Angle
Safety Shift
Setting the Aperture
Aperture Value Display
Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture
Selecting an AF Frame
Setting
Rec. Menu AF Frame AiAF/ Center/FlexiZone
LCD monitor Menu Explanation Display Selection
Turn on the LCD monitor
Selecting an AF Frame Manually when FlexiZone is selected
Press the button several times until
AF frame turns green
AF lock cannot be used in the and modes, When is set to
Focus lock can be used in any shooting mode
Shooting with the Focus Lock
Shooting with the AF Lock
Re-aim the camera to compose the shot as desired and shoot
Shooting in Manual Focus Mode
Turn on the LCD monitor Press
To Release the AF Lock
Press Button and adjust Focus
Locking the Exposure Setting AE Lock
To Cancel the Manual Focus
Press the button
Changing the shutter speed and aperture value combination
Set the shooting mode dial to , , or
Focus on the subject on which you wish
To lock the exposure
Flash will pre-fire and will display
Locking the Flash Exposure Setting FE Lock
To Release the FE Lock
Metering Methods
Switching between Metering Modes
FUNC. Menu * Evaluative
Rec. Menu Spot AE Point Center/AF Point
Between the setting items as follows
Adjusting the Exposure Compensation
To Cancel the Exposure Compensation
White Balance Settings
Adjusting the Tone White Balance
FUNC. Menu * Auto
FUNC. Menu * Auto Custom
Using the Custom White Balance
Aim the camera at a piece of white paper or cloth and press
Shooting
Changing the Photo Effect
Photo Effect Settings
FUNC. Menu * Effect Off
My Colors Settings
Shooting in a My Colors Mode
FUNC. Menu * Positive Film
Use the or button to select a My Colors mode
Modes
Changing the Save Method for the Original Image
When Save Original is Set to On
Rec. Menu Save Original On/ Off
If On is selected, the two images will be numbered
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
Switching between Flash Adjustment Settings
Adjusting the ISO Speed
Rec. Menu Flash Adjust Auto/ Manual
FUNC. Menu * ISO Speed
FUNC. Menu +/- Flash Output
Compensating the Flash Adjustment / Flash Output
+/- Flash
Flash Exposure
Rec. Menu Flash Sync 1st- curtain/2nd-curtain
Switching the Timing at which the Flash Fires
Rec. Menu Save Settings
Saving Custom Settings
Functions which can be saved
Set up Menu Auto Rotate On/Off
Setting the Auto Rotate Function
File No. Reset Function
Resetting the File Number
Set up Menu File No. Reset On/Off
Off
Magnifying Images
To Cancel the Magnified Display
Press the zoom lever toward
Use the , , or button to move around the image
Viewing Images in Sets of Nine Index Playback
Switching between Sets of Nine Images
To Return to Single Image Playback
Playback/Erasing
Jumping to Images
Camera will switch to jump search mode
Single image playback mode, press the button
Press the Menu button
Operating the Movie Control Panel
Viewing Movies
Display a movie and press
Select Play and press
Select Save and press
Editing Movies
Movie editing panel and the movie editing bar will display
Select New File or Overwrite and press
Play Menu
Rotating Images in the Display
Images can be rotated clockwise 90 or 270 in the display
Select Record and press
Attaching Sound Memos to Images
Sound memo control panel will display
Sound Memo Panel
Automated Playback Auto Play
Select an image to protect and press
Protecting Images
Erasing All Images
Selecting Reset cancels all print settings
Setting the Dpof Print Settings
Print Settings/Transfer Settings
Single Images
All the Images on a Memory Card
Selection methods differ for the Print Type settings p
Select images for printing
Select Mark all and press
Index
Setting the Print Style
Page
Selecting Reset cancels all transfer order settings
Setting the Dpof Transfer Settings
Select an image to transfer
All the Images on a Memory Card
Turn on the camera
Turn on the TV and switch it to Video mode
On a TV set
Customizing the Camera My Camera Settings
Changing My Camera Settings
Select the contents you wish to set
Select Theme to set all to the same settings
Select or and press
Registering My Camera Settings
Select an image or record a sound
Start-up, Operation, Self-timer and Shutter Sounds
Start-up Image
Camera
When the power is turned on
Camera will not operate
Sounds come from the camera interior
LCD monitor
Noise displays./Subject’s movements are irregular
Shooting
Camera will not record
Image is blurred or out of focus
Image Seen in Viewfinder vs. Recorded Image
Subject in recorded image is too dark
Image flashes white. Image contains noise
Subject in recorded image is too bright
White dots appear on the image
Built-in flash p
Continuous shooting slows down
Eyes appear red
Recording images to memory card takes a long time
Lens will not retract
Displays frequently in the LCD monitor
Shooting Movies
Zoom does not operate
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Playback
TV monitor output
Battery
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103
Too many marks
104
Cannot complete
Unselectable image
Battery Charge
Battery Handling
Battery Handling Precautions
105
Batteries may be short circuiting
106
Never use batteries that look like this
Write Protect Tab
Handling the Memory Card
107
Do not use or store memory cards in the following locations
108
Formatting
109
Using the Power Kits Sold Separately
110
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Using the AC Adapter Kit ACK600
Wide Converter WC-DC58N
Using the Lenses Sold Separately
Tele-converter TC-DC58N
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Attaching a Lens
114
High-Power Flash HF-DC1
Using an Externally Mounted Flash Sold Separately
115
Batteries
Usage in Cold Temperatures Less than 0C/32F
116
Charge becomes Severely Limited
Camera Body
Camera Care and Maintenance
Lens
Viewfinder and LCD Monitor
PowerShot A620/A610
Specifications
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Bubble Jet Direct compatible
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Battery Capacity
Test Conditions
Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities
PowerShot A620
124
Card included with the camera
125
PowerShot A610
126
Movie
127
Image Data Sizes Estimated
Battery Charger CB-4AH/CB-4AHE
NiMH Battery NB-2AH
128
SD Memory Card
129
Compact Power Adapter CA-PS500
Included with the separately sold AC Adapter Kit ACK600
Wide Converter WC-DC58N Sold Separately
Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC58F Sold Separately
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Index
Basic
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Trademark Acknowledgments
Disclaimer
Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode
Macro Mode
CEL-SF3C210