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Test Shots

Before you shoot images of subjects of importance to you, we strongly recommend that you shoot several trial images to confirm that you are operating the camera correctly. Please note that Canon, its subsidiaries and affiliates, and distributors of its digital cameras are not liable for any consequential damages arising from any malfunction of the Canon digital camera or CompactFlash™ card (CF card) resulting in the failure of an image to be recorded or to be recorded in a format that is machine readable.

Warning Against Copyright Infringement

Please note that Canon digital cameras are intended for personal use and must be used in a manner that respects international and domestic copyright laws and regulations. Please be advised that in certain cases the copying of images from performances, exhibitions, or commercial properties by means of a camera or other device may contravene copyright or other legal rights even if the image was recorded for personal use.

Warranty Limitations

This camera’s warranty is only effective in the country of sale. If a problem arises while the camera is in use abroad, please convey it back to the country of sale before proceeding with a warranty claim to a Canon Customer Support Help Desk.

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Canon PowerShot A10, PowerShot A20 manual Read This First, Test Shots, Warranty Limitations

Contents

Camera User Guide Precautions Replaying Table of Contents Index Warranty Limitations Read This FirstTest Shots Safety Precautions Page Page Page If Condensation Forms Inside the Camera Avoid Condensation Related ProblemsAvoid Strong Magnetic Fields Extended Storage Press the main switch to turn the camera on p Install the batteries pInstall the CF card p Turn the mode dial to Auto p Quick Erase Set the focus p Take the shot pView the recorded image LCD monitor displays the print menu Connect the camera to the printer pPress or button to select OK, and press the SET button Printer starts printing the selected image Preparing the Camera Guide to ComponentsFront View Back View Operation Panel Mode Dial Indicators Installing the Batteries Lower IndicatorYellow Macro mode Proper Battery Handling Close the battery cover Never use batteries that look like this Installing a CF Card Be sure that the camera is turned off Arrow, and open it Slide the CF card slot coverDirection of the gray Insert the CF card into PowerShot A10 About CF Cards PowerShot A20 Attaching the Wrist Strap Setting the Date and Time 94, then reset the date and time as explained below Press the Menu button Rec. Menu will display Setting the Language Turn the mode dial to Press the Menu button If you wish to cancel, press the Menu button instead Select the desired languagePress the SET button Basic Functions Turning the Camera On Using the Viewfinder Camera includes an optical viewfinder Using the LCD Monitor About the Autofocus Function Single Image Replay ModesMode Standard Detailed No display Shooting Mode Information Displayed on the LCD MonitorFollowing information appears on the LCD monitor Replay Mode Standard Display Replay Mode Detailed DisplayDetailed mode, the following information is also shown Pressing the Shutter Button Pressing halfway Press the shutter button lightly Reviewing an Image Immediately after Recording It Keep the shutter button down Using the Zoom Telephoto/Wide AngleDigital Zoom Select a shooting mode Selecting a Shooting ModeChanging Resolution Compression Setting Shooting Press or button as necessary to adjust the setting Using the Flash You can set the flash mode to match the shooting conditions Take the shot Red-Eye Reduction Turn the mode dial to Press the / button to Select or Shooting Close-Ups/ Infinity Shots Using the Focus Lock How to Use the Focus Lock Using the Self-Timer Shooting Continuously To stop shooting, release the shutter button Adjusting the Exposure Compensation Press or button as necessary to adjust the compensation Setting the White Balance Press the SET button Take the shot Press Necessary to displayWhite Balance menu Press the SET button Stitch Assist Mode Framing a Subject Shooting Take the first shot After taking the final image, press the SET button You can take as many as 26 images Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Magnifying an Image ReplayingDisplaying Images Singly Single Image Replay Press the button Turn the mode dial to Press the button Displaying Images in Sets of Nine Index ReplayLCD monitor displays an index of 9 images Switching between Sets of Nine Images Use or button to select an imagePress or button to change the displayed images Rotating Images in the Display Automating Playback Auto Play Camera reads the images on the CF card and starts auto play Protecting Images Press the Menu button to close this featureTo cancel protection Protected images are identified by the Protected Icon Erasing Erasing Images SinglyLCD monitor asks for confirmation Erasing All Images Press or button to select OK, and then press the SET button Press or button to select OK, and then press the SET button Print Settings Dpof Settings Displaying the Print Order Menu Setting the Print Style You can set up the print style as follows Print Type When you are finished making settings, press the Menu button Selecting Images for Printing Selection method will vary according to the print type Resetting the Print Settings When you are finished, press the Menu button Press or button to select OK, and press the SET button Connecting the Card Photo Printer CP-10 Printing with the Card Photo Printer CP-10 Camera power is turned on and set the mode dial to Printing Printing with Dpof Print Settings Printing stops or restarts accordingly Stop Printing LCD monitor displays a confirmation message Resuming Printing You can select the style settings for your prints Image Date Camera Settings Rec. Menu can not be shown in modeDisplaying the Rec. Menu Changing the Image Review Time Resetting the File Number Display the Rec. Menu p About file numbering Setting the Beep On/Off You should format new CF cards before using them Formatting a CF Card Changing Other Settings Auto Power Down Video Signal Format Connecting the Camera to a TV Set Turn on the camera Downloading Images to a Computer Downloading Directly from a CF CardInserting the CF Card CF Card Reader Downloading Images Image Folder Organization and File Names Connecting the Camera to a Computer with a USB Cable Supported Operating Systems Connection Precautions Connecting to a USB Port Turn the camera’s mode dial to Replacing the Date Battery Appendix Pull the battery out of the holder, as shown Using the Optional Battery Kits Using Rechargeable Batteries Battery and Charger Kit CBK100 Using the Household Power Source AC Adapter Kit ACK600 To an electrical outlet Using Optional Lenses and Lens Adapters Wide Converter WC-DC52 Close-Up Lens 250D 52 mm Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC52 52 mm Attaching a Lens 101 Using the Soft Case Optional Camera Care and Maintenance When the camera becomes dirty, clean it as follows Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution 105 106 Problem Cause Solution 108 List of Messages Busy 110 111 Specifications PowerShot A10 PowerShot A20 113 NiMH Battery NB-1AH optional CompactFlash Card Camera Settings Index 117 Canon Customer Support Canon Danmark A/S Canon Luxembourg S.ACanon Nederland N.V Canon España S.A Canon Marketing Services Canon Marketing Malaysia Sdn. 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