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CDI-E190-010
© 2005 CANON INC.
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PRINTED IN CHINA
ENGLISH
Advanced
Camera User Guide
This guide explains camera features and procedures in detail.
Before Using the Camera
Shooting
Playback/Erasing
Print/Transfer Settings
Viewing Images on a TV set
Customizing the Camera
Troubleshooting
List of Messages
Appendix

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  • Page 1 Viewing Images on a TV set Customizing the Camera Troubleshooting List of Messages Advanced Appendix Camera User Guide This guide explains camera features and procedures in detail. CDI-E190-010 © 2005 CANON INC. PRINTED IN CHINA Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 2 Print/Share button Also supports non-Canon brand PictBridge compliant printers Uses of Recorded Images Effortlessly transfer them to a computer with the Print/Share button Freely customize the start-up image or start-up sound using the My Camera settings Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 3: Conventions Used In This Guide

    Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended. This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine Canon accessories. Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this product and/or accidents such as fire, etc., caused by the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories (e.g., a leakage and/or explosion of a battery pack).

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Manual Focus) ........47 Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock) ....49 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 5 LCD monitor ........94 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 6 INDEX ........131 Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode ..136 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 7: Handling Precautions

    Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are not liable for any consequential damages arising from any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including memory cards, that results in the failure of an image to be recorded or to be recorded in a way that is machine readable.

  • Page 8: Safety Precautions

    Equipment refers to the camera, battery, battery charger (sold separately) and compact power adapter (sold separately). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 9 Immediately turn the camera power off and remove the camera batteries or unplug the power code from the power outlet. Please consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Do not use substances containing alcohol, benzene, thinners or other flammable substances to clean or maintain the equipment.
  • Page 10 Continued use over a long period may cause the units to overheat and distort, resulting in fire. When recharging the Canon AA-size NiMH batteries, use only a specified battery charger. The compact power adapter is designed for exclusive use with this camera.
  • Page 11 Do not use in locations with poor ventilation. The above-mentioned can cause leakage, overheating or explosion, resulting in fire, burns or other injuries. High temperatures may also cause deformation of the casing. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 12 The flash may be damaged and emit smoke or noise. The resulting heat build-up could damage the flash. Do not touch the surface of the flash after taking several pictures in rapid succession. Doing so could result in burns. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 13: Preventing Malfunctions

    If Condensation Forms Inside the Camera Stop using the camera immediately. Continued use may damage the equipment. Remove the memory card and batteries or compact power adapter from the camera and wait until the moisture evaporates completely before resuming use. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 14: Before Using The Camera - The Components Guide

    Strap Mount bSpeaker cMicrophone (p. 79) dAF-assist Beam (p. 24) eRed-Eye Reduction Lamp (Basic Guide p. 9) fSelf-Timer Lamp (p. 35) gViewfinder Window (p. 19) hFlash (Basic Guide p. 9) iRing jRing Release Button kLens Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 15: Back View

    DIGITAL Terminal (Basic Guide p. 19) f Terminal Cover g Memory Card Slot Cover (Basic Guide p. 1) h Battery Cover (Basic Guide p. 1) i Battery Cover Lock (Basic Guide p. 1) j Tripod Socket Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 16: Operation Panel

    Button (p. 15) (Exposure)/ (Single Image Erase) Button (p. 54, Basic Guide p. 11) Button (Flash)/ (Jump)/ Button (p. 74, Basic Guide p. 9) Button (Macro)/ (Manual Focus)/ Button (p. 48, Basic Guide p. 10) Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 17: Before Using The Camera - Basic Operations

    * Noise will appear, and the movements of the subject will appear irregular in the LCD monitor. The recorded image will not be affected. The brightness of the image displayed in the monitor, and the brightness of the actual image recorded will be different. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 18: Information Displayed On The Lcd Monitor

    * FE Lock (p. 51) Frame Rate (Movies) (p. 30) * AF Lock (p. 47) (Red)* Camera Shake Resolution (p. 29, 30) Warning (p. 17) * Appears even if the LCD monitor is set to Standard display. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 19 Standard WAVE Format Sound (p. 79) Folder Number-File Number Shooting Date/Time Protection Status (p. 81) Compression (Still Images) (p. 30) Total number of images Resolution (Still Image) (p. 29) Displayed image number Movie (p. 37) Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 20 JPEG image not conforming to Design rule for Camera File System Standards RAW image Unrecognized data type Information for images shot on other cameras may not display correctly. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 21: Using The Viewfinder

    Sample Histograms Dark Image Balanced Image Bright Image Using the Viewfinder The viewfinder can be used to conserve power by turning the LCD monitor off (p. 15) while shooting. Shows the center of the image Viewfinder Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 22: Indicators

    LCD monitor back on. Playback Mode Powers down approximately 5 minutes after Connected to a Printer the last control is accessed on the camera. * This time can be changed. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 23: Formatting Memory Cards

    Low Level Format We recommend you select [Low Level Format] when you think that the recording/reading speed of a memory card has dropped. A low level format may require 2 to 3 minutes with some memory cards. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 24: Menus And Settings

    After selecting an option, you can press the shutter button to shoot immediately. After shooting, this menu will appear again, allowing you to adjust the settings easily. ePress the FUNC./SET button. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 25 Menu items followed by an ellipsis (...) can only be set after pressing the FUNC./SET button to display the next menu. Press the FUNC./SET button again to confirm the setting. e Press the MENU button. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 26: Menu List

    Basic Guide p. 9 Spot AE Point Center*/AF Point p. 52 Safety Shift On/Off* p. 43 MF-Point Zoom On*/Off p. 48 AF-assist Beam On*/Off – Digital Zoom On/Off* p. 31 Review Off/2*–10 seconds/Hold Basic Guide p. 6 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 27: Play Menu

    Reference Page Mute On/Off* Set to [On] to silence the start-up, operation, self-timer and shutter sounds all at once. However, warnings still sound even when the mute is set to [On] (Basic Guide p. 5). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 28 Sets the length of time before the sec./30 sec./1 LCD monitor turns off when no min.*/2 min./3 camera operation is performed. min. Date/Time Basic Guide p. 4 Format p. 21 File No. Reset On/Off* p. 71 Auto Rotate On*/Off p. 70 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 29: My Camera Menu

    Sets the sound played 2 seconds before the shutter releases in self- timer mode. Shutter Sound Sets the sound played when the shutter button is pressed. There is no shutter sound for movies. My Camera Menu (Off)/ Contents Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 30: Resetting Settings To Their Default Values

    - White balance data recorded with the custom white balance function (p. 56) - Colors specified in the [Color Accent] (p. 62) or [Color Swap] (p. 63) modes of My Colors - Newly added My Camera settings (p. 91) Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 31: Shooting

    89 mm (4.7 x 3.5 in.) Send images as e-mail 640 x 480 pixels attachments (Small) Shoot more images (Postcard When printing to postcards 1600 x 1200 pixels Date Imprint (p. 33) Mode) * Paper sizes vary according to region. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 32: Changing Resolutions And Frame Rates (Movies)

    Resolutions and Frame Rates Frame Rate (frames/sec.) Resolution Standard 640 x 480 pixels – My Colors 320 x 240 pixels – Fast Frame Rate 320 x 240 pixels – – Compact 160 x 120 pixels – – Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 33: Using The Digital Zoom

    (when shooting still images). Press the zoom lever toward again to activate the digital zoom and further zoom the image digitally. Press the zoom lever toward to zoom out. Images become coarser the more they are digitally zoomed. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 34: Continuous Shooting

    Super high-speed SDC-512MSH memory card (sold separately) immediately after a low level format (p. 21). • This reflects standard shooting criteria established by Canon. Actual results may vary according to the subject and shooting conditions. • Even if continuous shooting suddenly stops, the memory card may not be full.

  • Page 35: Postcard Date Imprint Mode

    When you press the shutter button halfway, the area that will not get printed grays out. The digital zoom cannot be used in this mode. For printing instructions, refer to the Direct Print User Guide. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 36: Embedding The Date In The Image Data

    See Menus and Settings (p. 23). LCD monitor display : [Off] : [Date]/[Date & Time] Ensure that the camera’s date/time is set beforehand (p. 26). The date stamp cannot be deleted from the image data once it has been set. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 37: Using The Self-Timer

    When using red-eye reduction, the self-timer lamp will blink and then stay lit for the last 2 seconds. To Cancel the Self-Timer Follow procedure 1 to display You can change the self-timer sound (p. 27). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 38 - The interval between shots lengthens when the built-in memory of the camera fills. - If the flash is used, the interval between shots lengthens because the flash must charge. - Shooting will automatically cease if the memory card becomes full. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 39: Movie Shooting

    (640 x 480), (320 x 240) • Frame Rate: (30 frames/sec.), (15 frames/sec.) • Maximum Size: 1 GB/movie The recording time will vary according to the capacity of the memory card you use (p. 124). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 40 Please note, however, that the sounds made by the camera automatically adjusting the exposure may also be recorded. The focus and optical zoom settings remain fixed for subsequent frames at the values selected for the first frame. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 41: Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist)

    QuickTime 3.0 or later is required to play back movies (Data type: AVI/Compression method: Motion JPEG) on a computer. QuickTime (for Windows) is included on the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk. On the Macintosh platform, this program is standard with Mac OS X or later.
  • Page 42 Use PhotoStitch, a supplied software program, to merge the images on a computer. When the button is pressed, you can switch between the items which you can set. - Exposure compensation/Shooting direction selection Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 43: Program Ae

    1.3 seconds to eliminate the noise, thereby producing high-quality images. (However, a certain amount of processing time may be required before the next image can be shot.) Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 44 1/4 1/5 1/6 1/8 1/10 1/13 1/15 1/20 1/25 1/30 1/40 1/50 1/60 1/80 1/100 1/125 1/160 1/200 1/250 1/320 1/400 1/500 1/640 1/800 1/1000 1/1250 1/1600 1/2000 1/2500 You can change the combinations of shutter speeds and aperture values without altering the exposure (p. 50). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 45: Setting The Aperture

    [Safety Shift] is set to [On] in the Rec. menu, the shutter speed or aperture value is automatically adjusted for the correct exposure when it cannot be otherwise obtained. The safety shift function does not work when the flash fires. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 46: Manually Setting The Shutter Speed And Aperture

    When you select a fast shutter speed or shoot a subject in a dark place, the image will always be bright if the flash is set (Flash on, with red-eye reduction) or (Flash on). For the correlation between aperture value and shutter speed, see page 42. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 47: Selecting An Af Frame

    The AF frame appears as follows (when the LCD monitor is on) when the shutter button is pressed halfway. - Green : Shooting preparations complete - Yellow: Focusing difficulty* * It will not be displayed when the AF frame is set to [AiAF]. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 48 When [Spot AE Point] is selected as the light metering mode, you can use the selected AF frame as the Spot AE Point (p. 53). It cannot be selected while manual focus is being used (p. 48). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 49: Shooting Hard-To-Focus Subjects (Focus Lock, Af Lock, Manual Focus)

    The AF lock cannot be used in the modes, and when is set to Turn on the LCD monitor. Aim the camera so that an object at the same focal distance as the main subject is centered in the AF frame. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 50: Shooting In Manual Focus Mode

    * The image will not appear magnified in mode, when the digital zoom is activated or when a TV is used as the display. * Can also be set so that the image displayed is not magnified (p. 24). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 51: Locking The Exposure Setting (Ae Lock)

    Turn on the LCD monitor. Focus on the part of the subject on which you wish to lock the exposure setting. Press and hold the shutter button halfway and press the button. icon will display. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 52 The exposure setting will lock and the icon will appear on the LCD monitor. Press the button until the desired shutter speed or aperture value is reached. Recompose the image and shoot. The setting will cancel after the shot is taken. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 53: Locking The Flash Exposure Setting (Fe Lock)

    To Release the FE Lock Operate a button other than the button. The FE lock function is not available when [Flash Adjust] is set to [Manual] (p. 66). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 54: Switching Between Metering Modes

    Meters the area within the spot AE point frame. Locks the spot metering frame to the center of Center the LCD monitor. Moves the spot AE point to the same position AF Point as the selected AF frame. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 55: Lcd Monitor

    [AF Point], it appears inside the selected AF frame. The [AF Point] can only be selected when the AF frame is set to [FlexiZone] (p. 45). It cannot be selected when the shooting mode is Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 56: Adjusting The 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 Colors mode. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 57: Adjusting The Tone (White Balance)

    For recording with the optimal white balance Custom data memorized in the camera from a white- colored object, such as white paper or cloth. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 58 If you are viewing it with the LCD monitor, ensure that the center frame is completely filled with the white image. If you are using the optical viewfinder, ensure that the entire field is filled. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 59 Assist mode, preset the white balance in another shooting mode beforehand. The camera will retain the custom white balance setting that you record even if you reset the camera to the default settings (p. 28). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 60: Changing The Photo Effect

    Emphasizes the contrast and color saturation Vivid to record bold colors. Tones down the contrast and color saturation Neutral to record neutral hues. Low Sharpening Records subjects with softened outlines. Sepia Records in sepia tones. Records in black and white. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 61: Shooting In A My Colors Mode

    Use this option to emphasize green tints. It makes Vivid Green green subjects, such as mountains, new growth, flowers and lawns, more vivid. Use this option to emphasize red tints. It makes red Vivid Red subjects, such as flowers or cars, more vivid. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 62 : See Setting the Camera to the Color Swap Mode (p. 63). : See Setting the Camera to a Custom Color Mode (p. 64). The ISO speed will rise with some settings, which may increase the “noise” in the image. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 63 Exercise adequate caution before deleting an image. - Since two images are recorded with each shot, the number of shots remaining is approximately half the number displayed when this function is set to [Off]. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 64 You may not obtain the expected results after color input mode if you use the flash, or change the white balance or metering settings. The specified color accent is retained even if the camera’s power is turned off. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 65 You can use the button to specify the range of colors that are swapped. –5: Only takes the color that you want to swap. +5: Also takes colors close to the one that you want to swap. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 66 Setting the Camera to a Custom Color Mode This mode allows you to adjust the color balance for red, green, blue and skin tones. (Custom Color) See Menus and Settings (p. 22). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 67 The altered color will display. Select a Adjust the color color balance This completes the setting. If you press the MENU button at this point, you will return to the screen where you can select a My Colors mode. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 68: Adjusting The Iso Speed

    Although the built-in flash will fire with automatic flash adjustments (except in the mode), it is also possible to set it so that it fires without any adjustments. (Rec.) Menu [Flash Adjust] [Auto]/ [Manual]. See Menus and Settings (p. 23). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 69: Compensating The Flash Adjustment / Flash Output

    FULL, when shooting. Turn on the LCD monitor. +/ – (Flash)/ FUNC. Menu (Flash Output). See Menus and Settings (p. 22). Adjust the compensation/output using the button and press the FUNC./SET button. Example: Flash Exposure Compensation Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 70: Switching The Timing At Which The Flash Fires

    2nd-curtain you to shoot images in which, for example, a car’s taillights seem to trail off behind. (Rec.) Menu [Flash Sync] [1st- curtain]/[2nd-curtain]. Image shot with the Image shot with the 1st-curtain setting 2nd-curtain setting Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 71: Saving Custom Settings

    - Zoom location - Manual focus location (Rec.) Menu [Save Settings]. See Menus and Settings (p. 23). Select [OK] and press The setting contents do not influence other shooting modes. Saved settings can be reset (p. 28). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 72: Setting The Auto Rotate Function

    Orientation sensor judges the upper end to be “up” and the lower end to be “down”. It then regulates the optimal white balance, exposure and focus for vertical photography. This function operates regardless of the on/off status of the Auto Rotate function. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 73: Resetting The File Number

    This is convenient for avoiding file name duplication when managing all your images together on a computer. See the Software Starter Guide regarding memory card folder structures. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 74: Playback/Erasing

    You can change the magnification level with the zoom lever. To Cancel the Magnified Display Press the zoom lever toward . (You can also cancel it immediately by pressing the MENU button.) Movie frames and index playback images cannot be magnified. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 75: Viewing Images In Sets Of Nine (Index Playback)

    9 images. Hold the FUNC./SET button down and Jump Bar press the button to jump to the first or last set. To Return to Single Image Playback Press the zoom lever toward Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 76: Jumping To Images

    Location of image currently being displayed Number of images matching search Use the button to select a search key and press the button. To Return to Single Image Playback Press the MENU button. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 77: Viewing Movies

    Displays the first frame Previous Frame (Rewinds if the FUNC./SET button is held down.) Next Frame (Fast Forwards if the FUNC./SET button is held down.) Displays the last frame Edit (Switches to movie editing mode.) (p. 76) Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 78: Editing Movies

    ( ). To check a temporarily edited movie, select (Play) and press the FUNC./SET button. Selecting (Exit) cancels the edit and restores the movie control panel. Select (Save) and press Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 79 If the batteries run out partway through, edited movie clips cannot be saved. When editing movies, it is recommended to use new AA-size alkaline batteries or fully charged AA-size NiNH batteries (sold separately) or the AC Adapter Kit ACK600 (sold separately) (p. 111). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 80: Rotating Images In The Display

    This also can be set in the index playback mode. Movies cannot be rotated. When images are downloaded to a computer, the orientation of images rotated by the camera will depend upon the software used to download the images. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 81: Attaching Sound Memos To Images

    Pressing the FUNC./SET button pauses the recording. Pressing it again resumes recording. Up to 60 seconds of recordings can be added to any one image. Sound Memo Panel Elapsed Time/ Remaining Time Volume (Adjust it with the button) Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 82: Automated Playback (Auto Play)

    - Pausing/resuming the Auto Play: Press the FUNC./SET button - Fast forwarding/rewinding: Press the button (hold down the button to switch between images more rapidly) - Stopping the Auto Play: Press the MENU button Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 83: Protecting Images

    (Play) Menu See Menus and Settings (p. 23). Select an image to protect and press Pressing the FUNC./SET button again cancels the setting. You can also protect images in the index playback mode. Protection Icon Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 84: Erasing All Images

    Select [OK] and press To exit instead of erasing, select [Cancel]. Please format the memory card when you want to erase not only image data but also all the data contained on the memory card (p. 21). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 85: Print Settings/Transfer Settings

    DPOF-compliant camera. These settings will be overwritten by those set by your camera. Single Images (Play) Menu See Menus and Settings (p. 23). Select [Order] and press Selecting [Reset] cancels all print settings. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 86 All the Images on a Memory Card (Play) Menu See Menus and Settings (p. 23). Select [Mark all] and press Selecting [Reset] cancels all print settings. One copy of every image will be set to print. Select [OK] and press Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 87: Setting The Print Style

    Prints the images in both the standard Both and index formats. Date Adds the date to the print. File No. Adds the file number to the print. (Play) Menu See Menus and Settings (p. 23). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 88 Embedded dates in (Postcard Date Imprint mode) (p. 34) print out even when [Date] is set to [Off]. Dates print in the style specified in the [Date/Time] menu (p. 26, Basic Guide p. 4). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 89: Setting The Dpof Transfer Settings

    Select [Order] and press Selecting [Reset] cancels all transfer order settings. Select an image to transfer Transfer Selection and press Pressing the FUNC./SET button again deselects the setting. You can also select images in the index playback mode. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 90 Select [Mark all] and press Selecting [Reset] cancels all transfer order settings. Select [OK] and press Images are transferred in order from oldest to newest by the shooting date. A maximum of 998 images can be selected. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 91: Viewing Images On A Tv Set

    - NTSC: Japan, U.S.A., Canada, Taiwan and others - PAL: Europe, Asia (excluding Taiwan), Oceania and others If the video system is set incorrectly, the camera output may not display properly. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 92: Customizing The Camera (My Camera Settings)

    Changing My Camera Settings (My Camera) Menu Menu Item. See Menus and Settings (p. 23). Select the contents you wish to set. Select [Theme] to set all to the same settings. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 93: Registering My Camera Settings

    Use the supplied software (ZoomBrowser EX/ ImageBrowser) to restore the default settings to the camera. Set the mode switch to (playback) (My Camera) Menu Menu item to register. See Menus and Settings (p. 23). Select and press Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 94 - Sounds recorded with the sound memo function (p. 79) The prior setting is erased when a new My Camera setting is added. See the supplied Software Starter Guide for more information on creating and adding to the My Camera data. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 95: Troubleshooting

    (Basic Guide p. 1). Batteries are not the right Use only unused AA-size alkaline type. batteries or Canon AA-size NiMH batteries (Basic Guide p. 1). Insufficient battery voltage Replace the camera batteries with (“Change the batteries” 4 unused or fully charged batteries message displays).

  • Page 96: Lcd Monitor

    (p. 17). appears. This displays when using a These settings will be overwritten memory card that has print by those set by your camera settings or transfer settings (p. 83). set by other DPOF- compliant cameras. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 97: Shooting

    SD memory card is write Slide the write protect tab of the protected. SD memory card upward (p. 107). LCD monitor is closed. When the shooting mode is , open the LCD monitor and shoot subject. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 98 (Basic Guide p. 9). Subject is dark in contrast to Set the exposure compensation to the background. a positive (+) setting (p. 54). Use AE lock or use the spot metering function (p. 49, 53). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 99 This is constitute a malfunction. particularly noticeable when shooting using the wide angle or when you increase the aperture value in the aperture-priority AE mode. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 100 Lens will not retract. Memory card slot cover or First close the memory card slot battery cover was opened cover or battery cover and then with power on. turn the power off (Basic Guide p. 1). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 101: Shooting Movies

    Zoom lever was pressed Operate the zoom before shooting while shooting in movie in movie mode (Basic Guide p. 8). mode. Note the digital zoom is available while shooting, but only in Standard movie mode. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 102: Playback

    TV or video. You can play every frame by using the slow motion playback. Reading images from memory card is slow. Memory card was formatted Use a memory card formatted in in another device. your camera (p. 21). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 103: Battery

    Battery terminals are dirty. Wipe the terminals well with a dry cloth before use. Reload the batteries several times. If using Canon AA-size NiMH batteries As the batteries have not Their charging performance been used for over a year, should return to normal after fully...

  • Page 104: List Of Messages

    Please note that formatting will erase all the existing images and other data. Change the batteries Battery charge is insufficient to operate the camera. Replace all 4 batteries immediately with unused AA-size alkaline batteries or fully charged Canon AA-size NiMH batteries. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 105 Cannot register this image! You attempted to register an image recorded in a different camera or a movie as a start-up image. Protected! You attempted to erase or edit a protected image, movie or sound memo. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 106 (xx: number) Camera malfunction. Turn the power off and then back on, then shoot or play back. A problem exists if the error code reappears. Note the number and contact your Canon Customer Support Help Desk. If an error code displays directly after taking a picture, the shot may not have been recorded.

  • Page 107: Appendix

    When using the camera under low temperature conditions or over long periods, you are recommend to use of Canon AA-size NiMH batteries (sold separately). Camera operating time may shorten at low temperatures when alkaline batteries are used.
  • Page 108 The positive electrode (plus terminal) is flat. The negative terminal is correctly formed (protruding from the metal base), but the seal does not extend up over the edge of the metal base. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 109: Handling The Memory Card

    • Locations subject to high humidity and high temperatures Since some or all of the data recorded on the memory card may be corrupted or erased by electrical noise, static electricity or card malfunction, making a backup copy of important data is recommended. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 110 • When the camera is malfunctioning, a corrupted memory card might be the cause. Reformatting the memory card may solve the problem. • When a non-Canon brand memory card is malfunctioning, reformatting it may solve the problem. • Memory cards formatted in other cameras, computers, or peripheral devices may not operate correctly in this camera.

  • Page 111: Using The Power Kits (Sold Separately)

    The charge indicator blinks while charging, then remains lit when charging is finished. This charger can be used only to charge Canon AA-size NiMH batteries NB-2AH. Please do not attempt to charge NB-2AH batteries in any other type of charger.
  • Page 112 Replace them with new batteries. If you are purchasing new batteries, look for Canon AA-size NiMH batteries. Leaving batteries in the camera or charger may result in damage from battery leakage. When not in use, remove the batteries from the camera or charger and store them in a cool, dry location.
  • Page 113 The battery charger may emit noise while charging. This is not a malfunction. Battery/Charger Kit CBK100 can also be used. Use Canon AA-size NiMH batteries NB-1AH with the charger included in the CBK100 kit.

  • Page 114: Using The Lenses (Sold Separately)

    1.75x. (the thread diameter is 58 mm). It is not possible to attach a lens hood or filter to the wide converter or tele-converter. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 115: Attaching A Lens

    To remove the conversion lens adapter, turn the adapter in the opposite direction with holding down the ring release button. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 116 Be careful not to drop the camera or adapter when removing the ring. When using these lens attachments, you should not shoot images in mode. It will not be possible to use the PhotoStitch software from your computer to accurately stitch the images together. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 117: Using An Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately)

    The High-Power Flash may not fire outdoors in daylight or when there are no reflective items. For continuous shooting, although the flash fires for the first shot, it does not fire for subsequent shots. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 118 Non-Use over Extended Periods Leaving batteries in the High-Power Flash could allow the battery fluid to leak, damaging the product. Remove the batteries from the High-Power Flash and store them in a cool, dry place. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 119: Camera Care And Maintenance

    Never use synthetic cleansers on the camera body or lens. If dirt remains, contact the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed on the separate Canon Customer Support leaflet. Viewfinder and LCD Monitor Use a lens blower brush to remove dust and dirt.

  • Page 120: Specifications

    Specifications All data is based on Canon’s standard testing methods. Subject to change without notice. PowerShot A620/A610 (W): Max. wide angle (T): Max. telephoto Camera Effective Pixels : PowerShot A620: Approx. 7.1 million PowerShot A610: Approx. 5.0 million Image Sensor : PowerShot A620: 1/1.8-inch CCD (Total...
  • Page 121 Manual and Custom Image zone: Portrait, Landscape, Night scene, Special Scene , My Colors, Stitch assist and Movie Night Snapshot, Kids&Pets, Indoor, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks and Underwater. Standard, Fast Frame Rate, Compact, My Colors. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 122 Continuous Shooting : PowerShot A620: Approx. 1.9 shots/sec. (Large/Fine mode) PowerShot A610: Approx. 2.4 shots/sec. (Large/Fine mode) Self-timer : Activates shutter after an approx. 10-sec./ approx. 2-sec. delay, Custom Timer PC-controlled Shooting : Available (USB connection only. Exclusive software program is include in the camera kit.) (PowerShot A620 only)
  • Page 123 Sound memos (up to 60 sec.), Auto Play or Movie (edit/slow motion play back possible). Direct Print : PictBridge compliant, and Canon Direct Print and Bubble Jet Direct compatible My Camera Settings : Start-up image, start-up sound, operation sound, self-timer sound, and shutter sound.
  • Page 124 By connecting to an Exif Print-compliant printer, the camera’s image data at the time of shooting is used and optimized, yielding extremely high quality prints. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 125: Battery Capacity

    Power is left off for a sufficient amount of time*, then the power is turned back on and the testing procedure is repeated. • A Canon-brand memory card is used. * Until the battery returns to normal temperature Playback: Normal temperature (23°C ±2°C/73°F ±3.6°F), normal relative humidity (50% ±20%), continuous playback at 3...
  • Page 126 Capable of smooth continuous shooting (p. 32) (* Only available when card has been formatted with a low level format). • This reflects standard shooting criteria established by Canon. Actual results may vary according to the subject and shooting conditions.
  • Page 127 (Postcard Date Imprint Mode) 1600 x 1200 pixels • Capable of smooth continuous shooting (p. 32). • This reflects standard shooting criteria established by Canon. Actual results may vary according to the subject and shooting conditions. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 128 14 min. 55 min. 160x 120 Compact 39 sec. 26 sec. 29 sec. 57 sec. pixels Maximum movie clip length at : 1 min., at : 3 min. The figures indicate the maximum continuous recording time. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 129 1980 KB/sec. Standard 640 x 480 pixels 990 KB/sec. 660 KB/sec. My Colors 320 x 240 pixels 330 KB/sec. Fast Frame 320 x 240 pixels 1320 KB/sec. Rate Compact 160 x 120 pixels 120 KB/sec. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 130 0 – 35°C (32 – 95°F) Temperatures Dimensions 65.0 x 105.0 x 27.5 mm (2.6 x 4.1 x 1.1 in.) Weight (body only) CB-4AH: Approx. 95 g (3.4 oz.) CB-4AHE: Approx. 97 g (3.4 oz.) Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 131 58 mm standard filter thread* Dimensions Diameter: 75 mm (3.0 in.) Length: 50 mm (2.0 in.) Weight Approx. 185 g (6.5 oz.) When mounted on PowerShot A620/A610 Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC58F is required when mounted on PowerShot A620/A610 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 132 Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC58F (Sold Separately) Thread Diameter 58 mm standard filter thread Dimensions Diameter: 62 mm (2.4 in.) Length: 46.1 mm (1.8 in.) Weight Approx. 17 g (0.60 oz.) Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 133: Index

    Interface Cable .... Basic 14, Distance Units ......27 Basic 19 Downloading Images to a ISO Speed ......66 Computer ......Basic 16 DPOF Print Order Print Style ......85 Selecting Images ....83 Jump (Image Search) .... 74 DPOF Transfer Order .....87 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 134 Dial ......Basic 6 Mode Switch ......14 Functions Available ..136 Movie Image Zone ....Basic 6 Editing ........ 76 Shutter Button ......14 Playback ......75 Fully ......Basic 5 Shooting ......37 Halfway ...... Basic 5 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 135 Spot AE Point Frame ....16 Stitch Assist ....39, Basic 7 System Requirements ..Basic 17 Telephoto ......Basic 8 Troubleshooting ......93 Video Output System ....89 White Balance ......55 Wide Angle .....Basic 8 Wrist Strap ......12 Zoom ......31, Basic 8 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 136: Trademark Acknowledgments

    • While every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this guide is accurate and complete, no liability can be accepted for any errors or omissions. • Canon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described herein at anytime without prior notice.
  • Page 137 Canon U.S.A. Inc. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. Tel No. (516) 328-5600 Canadian Radio Interference Regulations This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

  • Page 138: Functions Available In Each Shooting Mode

    – Custom p. 35 AiAF p. 45 – – – Center Frame – – – – – – – – FlexiZone p. 46 – – AF Lock p. 47 – – Manual Focus p. 48 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 139 (10)This cannot be set when the Photo Effect is set to the modes. (11)The white balance will be set to [Auto]. (12)The Photo Effect cannot be set in the mode. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals (13)ISO [Auto] cannot be selected.

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