Manuals / Canon / Photography / Camcorder

Canon A95 manual Shooting Mode Dial Indicators, Upper Indicator, Lower Indicator, Power Lamp

Models: A95

1 163

Download 163 pages 58.6 Kb

Page 16

Components Guide

Shooting Mode Dial

Indicators

Creative Zone

Auto

Image Zone

Use the shooting mode dial to switch between the Shooting modes.

•: Auto (p. 34) The camera automatically selects settings.

The indicators light or blink when the ON/OFF button or the shutter button is pressed.

Upper Indicator

Green: Ready to record/Ready to communicate (during a computer connection)

Blinking Green: Recording to CF card/Reading CF card/Erasing from CF card/Transmitting data (during a computer connection)/Low battery

•Image Zone

The camera automatically selects settings

according to the image composition type.

: Portrait (p. 39) : Landscape (p. 39)

: Night Scene (p. 39) : Fast Shutter (p. 39)

: Slow Shutter (p. 39)

: Special Scene (p. 39, 51)

: Stitch Assist (p. 39, 49) : Movie (p. 56)

•Creative Zone

The user selects exposure, aperture or other settings to achieve special effects.

: Program AE (p. 77)

: Shutter-speed priority AE (p. 77)

: Aperture-priority AE (p. 79)

: Manual Exposure (p. 80)

: Custom (p. 94)

Orange: Ready to shoot (flash on)

Blinking Orange: Ready to shoot (camera shake warning)/Flash is charging

Lower Indicator

Yellow: Macro mode/Manual Focus mode/AF Lock

Blinking Yellow: Focusing difficulty (although you can press the shutter button, you are recommended to shoot using focus lock

(p. 92))

Power Lamp

Green: Power is on

Blinking Green: Low battery

14

Image 16

Canon A95 manual Shooting Mode Dial Indicators, Upper Indicator, Lower Indicator, Power Lamp, Blinking Green Low battery

Contents

Camera User Guide Function Flowchart and Reference Guides Symbols UsedUsing the Flash ProceduresTable of Contents Saving Custom Settings Setting the Auto Rotate Function About Printing 101 Dpof Print Settings 103Registering My Camera Settings 121 Battery Performance 144Warranty Limitations Read This FirstPlease Read Test ShotsCamera Body Temperature Language SettingCharging the Date/Time Battery About the LCD MonitorSafety Precautions Read This First Read This First Read This First Read This First Avoid Condensation Related Problems Preventing MalfunctionsAvoid Strong Magnetic Fields If Condensation Forms Inside the CameraComponents Guide AF-assist Beam pTerminal p Direct Print Compatible Printers Sold SeparatelyIndicators p AF Frame Selector Battery Cover p Button pStrap Mount LCD Monitor ViewfinderShooting Mode Dial Indicators Upper IndicatorLower Indicator Power LampInstalling the Batteries Close the battery coverProper Battery Handling Preparing the CameraPreparing the Camera Battery Status Indications Never use batteries that look like thisChange Batteries Should replace the batteries ImmediatelyClose the CF card slot cover securely About CF Cards Formatting a CF CardPress the Menu button Setting the Date/Time Press the SET button Press the Menu buttonSetting the Language Shortcut Operation Opening the LCD Monitor LCD monitor can also be positioned as belowFold the LCD monitor back against the camera body Using the LCD Monitor Shooting ModeDISP. Button Detailed AF Frame set to AiAF pIcons Displayed in Shooting Mode DISP. Button Detailed Display Playback ModeDISP. Button Icons Displayed in Playback Mode Detailed Display ISO Speed Flash Macro ModeWhite Balance Following information may also appear with some image filesSample Histograms About the HistogramDark image Balanced image Bright image Turning the Power On/Off Press the ON/OFF button until the power lamp lights green pPress the ON/OFF button again to turn the power off Basic FunctionsSwitching between Shooting and Playback ZOpen the LCD monitor and slide the mode switch to Auto Mode Shooting The BasicsPress the shutter button halfway Shutter button has a two-stage actionPress the shutter Button all the way Pressing HalfwayPressing halfway automatically sets the exposure and focus Pressing FullyShooting with the Viewfinder About the Autofocus FunctionImage Seen in Viewfinder vs. Recorded Image AF-assist BeamReviewing an Image Right after Shooting DisplayedChanging the Image Display Duration Rec. menu appearsUsing the Mode Dial Image Zone Portrait Mode Landscape ModeNight Scene Mode Shooting Modes Always use a tripod to prevent camera shakeChanging the Resolution and Compression ResolutionPurpose LargeResolution you Wish to set using Left or right Button SelectPress the FUNC. button ExcludingPress the button to switch between Flash modes Using the FlashShoot the image Setting the Red-eye Reduction Function AdjustmentsRec. menu, set Red- eye to On Appears on the LCD monitorMacro mode is not available Macro ModePress the DISP. button to turn the LCD monitor on Button Self-timer Current setting is displayedDigital Zoom Continuous Shooting Shooting Panoramic Images Stitch Assist Framing a SubjectUse the same procedures to Shoot the remaining frames Shoot the first imagePress the SET button after the last shot ShootingSpecial Scene Mode Clearly with the optimal exposureTurn the mode dial to Special Scene mode Foliage Snow Beach Night Snapshot Kids & Pets IndoorSelect Postcard using the left or right button Postcard Print ModePress the FUNC. button Shoot the image Select Off, Date or Date & Time using the left or right Press the Menu button Shoot the imageEmbedding the Date in the Image Data Time pMovie Mode Press the shutter button all WayBasics Playback The Basics Canceling the Magnified Display Viewing Images in Sets of Nine Index PlaybackImages appear at once index playback Movie Selected ImagesJumping Between Images Press the zoom lever toward While in index playback pChange the image Selection Viewing/Editing MoviesPausing and Resuming Play Select the movie you wish to edit Press the SET buttonFast Forwarding/Rewinding Editing MoviesMethod using Up or down Button Select an editingNew File Or more can be edited in 1-frame unitsConfirmation screen appears ErasingErase function p Erasing Selecting Settings with the FUNC. Button Shooting Mode Only Selecting Menus and SettingsShooting Advanced Functions Settings you wish to set Rec. Menu Play Menu Set up MenuUse the left or right button to select Use the up or down button to select a menu itemShooting Advanced Functions Menu Settings and Default Settings Rec. MenuPlay Menu Set up Menu Volume Start-up VolMute Operation VolSelftimer Vol Released Volume Shutter VolumeFt./in Auto RotateLanguage Customizing the Camera My Camera Settings Resetting the Settings to Default Turn the power onCan be performed from Shooting or Playback mode Press the Menu button for longer Than 5 secondsUsing the Mode Dial Creative Zone How to Use the Mode DialProgram AE Setting the Shutter SpeedDifferences between the and Modes Aperture Value SecondsWide Angle TelephotoSetting the Aperture Aperture Value DisplayManually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture Select the AF Frame Rec. menu, select AF frameSetting an AF Frame Manually Switching between Light Metering Modes Press the buttonMetering mode Using the left orSelect * Evaluative FUNC. menu Select a lightAdjust the compensation using the left or Right button Adjusting the ExposureSelect * +/- Exp. FUNC. menu Adjusting the Tone White Balance Select * Auto FUNC. menuCustom DaylightWhite balance cannot be adjusted Setting a Custom White BalanceSelect * Auto in the Func Menu Zoom is positioned to the telephoto end setting Shooting mode other than is selectedSet the digital zoom to Off Mode, white balance data cannot be readChanging the ISO Speed Select the ISO speed using Left or right buttonSelect * ISO Speed FUNC. menu Changing the Photo Effect Select the photo effect using Left or right buttonSelect * Effect Off in the Func Menu Adjust the flash output using Left or right button Adjusting the Flash OutputSelect Flash Output in the FUNC. menu Shooting with Focus Lock Shooting with AF LockShooting in Manual Focus Mode Indicator AppearsPress the MF Button until AppearsSaving Custom Settings Focus using the left or right Button and shoot the imageSet the setting contents you wish To save Select Save Settings Rec. menu and press the SET button Setting the Auto Rotate FunctionSet up menu, select Auto Rotate Select OK and press the SET button Press the Menu buttonShooting Advanced Functions Playback Advanced Functions Rotating Images in the DisplayPlay menu, select Rotate and press the SET Button Original 270Attaching Sound Memos to Image Select Sound Memo in the Play menu and press SET buttonPlaying the Sound Memos Erasing the Sound MemosPausing and Resuming Auto Play Auto PlayPlay menu, select Auto Play and press the SET Button Stopping Auto PlayPlay menu, select Protect and press the SET Button Protecting ImagesProtected Icon Various Functions About PrintingPrint settings Direct Print Compatible PrintingDpof Print Settings Play menu, select Print Order and press the SET ButtonSelecting Images for Printing Single ImagesAll the Images on a CF Card z Press the zoom lever Setting the Print Style Resetting the Print Settings Format specified in the Date/Time menuImage Transmission Settings Dpof Transfer Order Play menu, select Transfer Order and press SET buttonSelect images for transferring Selecting Images for TransferringDownloading Images to a Computer All the Images on a CF CardConnecting the Camera to a Computer WindowsMacintosh Slide the cameras mode switch to Disk first time onlyUSB port Interface cable DIGITALTerminal Various Functions 111Press the ON/OFF button until the power lamp lights green Windows Proceed to steps 5 and 6 on the right MacintoshDownloading Images by Direct Transfer Use the up or down button to Select , or Press Button All Images/New Images/DPOF Trans. ImagesSelect & Transfer/Wallpaper SelectSee steps 2 to 4 on Various Functions 115Downloading Directly from a CF card Double-click the icon of the drive With the CF cardXxx is a three-digit number from 100 to 998 p 116 Viewing Images on a TV Set Resetting the File Number Set up menu, select File No. ResetVarious Functions 119 Changing My Camera Settings Customizing the Camera My Camera SettingsStart-up image displays 120 Registering My Camera Settings Registering the CF Card Images and SoundsSelect or using the left or right button Press the DISP. buttonAn image appears Start-up Image Go to a, 7a 122File Format of My Camera Settings ZStart-up ImageRecording Format Wave monaural Quantization Bits Recording TimeList of Messages Unidentified Image Cannot magnifyCannot rotate Incompatible WaveTroubleshooting Problem Cause SolutionShutter button when the upper indicator lights ZBe sure the cover is closed securelyZClose the CF card slot cover or battery cover Lens will notUntil ready to use them Subjects for the Autofocus p 129Subject Subject too close causing flash to Recorded image is Be too brightFormatting a CF Card p Charge Indicator Using the Power Kits Sold SeparatelyAppendix Remains lit Using the AC Adapter Kit ACK600 Wide Converter WC-DC52 Using the Lenses Sold SeparatelyTele-converter TC-DC52A Shooting Ranges in Macro Mode Close-Up Lens 250D 52 mmConversion Lens Adapter LA-DC52D EndLens Be sure that the camera is turned off Press the ring Release button Hold it down, Turn the ring Direction ArrowAttaching a Lens RingAppendix Camera Care and Maintenance Specifications PowerShot A95Pets and Night Snapshot, Stitch assist and Movie Fluorescent H or customHigh-Speed continuous shooting Approx .0 shots/sec Compatible AA-size alkaline batteries included in the camera kit Battery Performance M1 Medium CF Cards and Estimated Capacities Recordable ImagesM2 Medium NiMH Battery NB-2AH Image File Size EstimatedCompact Power Adapter CA-PS500 Battery Charger CB-4AH/CB-4AHECompactFlashTM Card Close-up Lens 250D 52 mm Sold SeparatelyTele-converter TC-DC52A Sold Separately Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC52D Sold SeparatelyZTip for Using the Self-timer p ZAdvanced Technique for the Macro Mode pZHow to Adjust the Exposure p Photo Tips and InformationAdjust the exposure compensation towards the + end UnderexposureOptimal Exposure Overexposure ZISO Speed pBatteries 35, 71CompactFlash card 141 ErasingExposure FocusLight Metering ManualMovie My CameraOperation Sound PlaybackStart-up Transfer OrderWave Files Appendix 155156 Appendix 157 158 Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode AF Lock Manual Focus Macro Mode Digital Zoom DriveMode Frame