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ENGLISH
Camera User Guide
Please read the Read This First section (p. 7).
Please also see the Software Starter Guide and the Direct Print User Guide.
CDI-E137-010
© 2004 CANON INC.
PRINTED IN MALAYSIA
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  • Page 1 ENGLISH Camera User Guide Please read the Read This First section (p. 7). Please also see the Software Starter Guide and the Direct Print User Guide. CDI-E137-010 © 2004 CANON INC. PRINTED IN MALAYSIA Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 2 Software Starter Guide Installing the Software This Guide Connecting the Camera to a Computer This Guide Software Starter Guide Downloading Images to a Computer Direct Print User Guide Printer User Guide Using the Printer and Printing Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 3 This product is designed to perform optimally 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 Canon reserves the right to change the specifications About the LCD Monitor of the hardware and software described herein The LCD monitor is produced with extremely high- at any time without prior notice.
  • Page 5 Trademark Acknowledgments • Canon and PowerShot are trademarks of Canon, Inc. • CompactFlash is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation. • iBook and iMac are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. • Macintosh, PowerBook, Power Macintosh and QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc, registered in the United States and other countries.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Erasing Images Individually ......63 Reviewing an Image Right after Shooting ....36 Erasing All Images ..........63 Using the Mode Dial (Image Zone).......38 Shooting – Advanced Functions Portrait ...............38 Landscape ............38 Selecting Menus and Settings......64 Night Scene ............38 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 7 Attaching Sound Memos to Image .......92 Index Auto Play ..............93 Protecting Images..........94 Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode ..152 Various Functions About Printing ............96 DPOF Print Settings ..........98 Image Transfer Settings (DPOF Transfer Order) ...102 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 8 As in the example below, the mode dial should be set to Using the Flash Mode Dial This mark denotes issues that may affect the camera's operation. This mark denotes additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 9: Read This First

    Warning Against Copyright Infringement Please note that Canon digital cameras are intended for personal use and should never be used in a manner that infringes upon or contravenes international or domestic copyright laws and regulations.

  • Page 10: Safety Precautions

    In the next few pages, the term “equipment” refers primarily to the camera, batteries, and separately sold battery and charger kit and compact power adapter. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 11 Immediately turn the camera’s power off, remove the camera batteries or unplug the power cord from the power outlet. Confirm that smoke or fume emissions have ceased. Please consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 12 Continued use of the equipment may result in fire or electrical shock. Please consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk.
  • Page 13 If using AA-size NiMH batteries, use only Canon AA-size NiMH batteries and the charger recommended for use with these batteries. Use of another charger may cause batteries to overheat or deform, posing risk of fire or electric shock.
  • Page 14 Do not allow metal objects (such as pins or keys) or dirt to contact the charger terminals or plug. If your camera is used for prolonged periods, the camera body may become warm. Please take care when operating the camera for an extended period as your hands may experience a burning sensation. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 15: Preventing Malfunctions

    Storing the camera for extended periods with batteries installed may cause battery leaks, which can damage the camera. However, the date, time and other camera settings may reset to default settings if the batteries have been removed for more than three weeks. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 16: Components Guide

    - PictBridge Compliant Printers: Interface Cable IFC-400PCU (supplied with the camera) • PictBridge Compliant Non-Canon Printers: Interface Cable IFC-400PCU (supplied with the camera) Please refer to the System Map or the Direct Print User Guide supplied with the camera for direct print compatible Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 17 * Be careful not to wave the camera about or catch it on other items when dangling it from the wrist strap. ** The LCD monitor is covered with a thin plastic sheet for protection against scratches during shipment. Remove it before using the camera. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 18 (p. 89)) : Program AE (p. 75) • Power Indicator : Shutter Speed-priority AE (p. 75) Green: Power is on : Aperture-priority AE (p. 76) : Manual Exposure (p. 77) Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 19: Preparing The Camera

    We recommend the use of the separately sold AC Adapter Kit ACK600 to power the camera during long usage sessions (p. 130). The separately sold battery charger kit lets you use rechargeable NiMH batteries to power the camera (p. 128). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 20 Be careful to load the batteries with their Proper Battery Handling positive (+) and negative (-) ends in the right direction. Use AA-size alkaline or Canon AA-size NiMH Never mix batteries of different types or from batteries (sold separately) only. For information different manufacturers. All four batteries on AA-size NiMH battery handling, see Using should be identical.
  • Page 21 / MF. Batteries with all or part of the seal (electrical insulation sheath) peeled Batteries are fully depleted and the Change the camera can no longer operate. You off. batteries should replace the batteries immediately. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 22: Installing A Cf Card

    To remove the CF card, formatting. press the CF card eject button. For more information on CF cards, see CF Cards and Estimated Capacities (Recordable Images) (p. 141). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 23 • Locations subject to high humidity and high using temperatures press the SET Formatting a CF Card button. You should always format a new CF card or one from which you wish to erase all images and other data. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 24: Setting The Date/Time

    Press the MENU button. If the camera does not work properly, the inserted CF card may be malfunctioning. Reformatting the CF card may solve the problem. When a non-Canon brand CF card is Press malfunctioning, reformatting it may solve select (Date/ the problem.
  • Page 25 For printing images with the date and time on them without embedding the date and time on image data, refer to Setting the Print Style (p. 100) or the Direct Printer User Guide (separate from Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals this guide).

  • Page 26: Setting The Language

    MENU button while holding Select (Language) the SET button (this operation is not using available during movie playback or during press the SET a connection to a separately sold printer). button. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 27: Basic Functions

    (To change the start-up Powers down approximately 5 minutes after the sound and image, see below and pages last time a camera control is accessed or 72 and 115.) something is printed on the printer. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 28: Switching Between Shooting And Playback

    When a printer (sold separately) is connected, images can be printed (see the Direct Print User Guide). When the camera is connected to a computer, recorded images can be downloaded to and viewed with a computer (p. 104). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 29 Basic Functions When a printer (sold separately) is properly connected, , or appears on the LCD monitor. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 30: Using The Lcd Monitor

    The AF frame changes according to its On/Off setting (LCD monitor On). AiAF set to [On] (p. 78) AiAF set to [Off] (p. 78) Green: Focusing complete (focused AF frame) Green: Focusing complete Does not appear: Focusing difficulty Yellow: Focusing difficulty Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 31 (p. 36). *1 : The icons of all the SCN mode options appear (p. 51). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals *2 : Zoom powers reflect the combined optical and digital zoom effects. These figures appear when the digital zoom is activated.
  • Page 32 DISP. Button Movie Length * Detailed Display is not available in index Compression p. 40 playback (9 images). Resolution (Still image) p. 40 Sound memo (WAVE file) p. 92 Movie p. 55 Protection Status p. 94 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 33 However, when the LCD monitor is * Each mode of the SCN mode appears (p. 51). turned on and the “Change the Batteries” message appears, the LCD monitor may not automatically turn on the next time the camera is started. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 34 The greater the bias toward to the right, the brighter the image. If the image is too dark, adjust the exposure compensation to a positive value. Similarly, adjust the exposure Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 35: Shooting - The Basics

    Aim the camera at the subject approximately 11x with the PowerShot A85 you wish to shoot. and 10x with the PowerShot A75 (See Digital Zoom, p. 46).
  • Page 36 Pressing Fully as sufficient space is available in the Pressing fully releases internal memory. the shutter. The beep and shutter sound can be set On/Off in the Set up menu (p. 69). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 37 (autofocus range). appear in the viewfinder will not appear in the recorded image. Please use the LCD monitor to shoot images up close (p. 44). Shows approximate Viewfinder center of the image Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 38: Reviewing An Image Right After Shooting

    • Magnifying Images (p. 58) (When AF-assist beam to [Off] in the Shooting pressing the SET button and menu. displaying images) * This cannot be performed in Stitch Assist mode. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 39 You can continue to display the image as long as the shutter button is held fully pressed regardless of the Review setting. Another picture can be taken by pressing the shutter button even while an image is displayed. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 40: Using The Mode Dial (Image Zone)

    The subject is illuminated with light from the flash while the them appear blurred, scenes. backdrop is captured at a slow such as river rapids. shutter speed. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 41 • Noise in the recorded image may the image so that the upper half of the increase if you shoot dark subjects. subject’s body fills most of the viewfinder or LCD monitor. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 42: Changing The Resolution And Compression

    (Medium 2) 1024 x 768 pixels size 86 x 54 mm (3.4 x 2.1 in.) prints Send images as 640 x 480 pixels e-mail attachments (Small) Shoot more images * Paper sizes vary according to region. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 43 Image File Size (Estimated) (p. 142) wish to set using CF Cards and Estimated Capacities (Recordable Images) (p. 141) Number of recordable images (Only displayed when the resolution, compression or file format is selected) Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 44: Using The Flash

    Flash on The flash always fires. Shoot the image. Flash off The flash does not fire. The flash will fire if the indicator beside the viewfinder lights orange when the shutter button is pressed halfway. (Does not fire in Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 45 (Red- camera automatically resets the shutter eye) to [On]. speed to 1/500 second if a faster speed appears on the LCD is selected. monitor. mode, the [Flash Output] option can be changed (p. 86). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 46: Macro Mode

    Press the DISP. button to turn the subject. LCD monitor on. Press the button. icon appears on the LCD monitor. Pressing the button again cancels the macro mode. Shoot the image. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 47: Self-Timer

    The self-timer sounds Closest focal distance. and the blinking gets faster two seconds Maximum optical telephoto setting. before the shutter activates. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 48: Digital Zoom

    3.8x, 4.8x, 6.0x, 7.4x, and 10x Press the DISP. button to turn the LCD monitor on. In the [ (Rec.)] menu, select (Digital Zoom). See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 65). Select [On] using press the MENU button. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 49: Continuous Shooting

    The camera will shoot continuously at the Press the lever toward to zoom back out. speed of approx. 1.5 images per second* (PowerShot A85) or approx. 2.2 images per The combined second* (PowerShot A75). magnifications of the * When the LCD monitor is OFF in Large/Fine optical zoom and digital mode (These figures reflect Canon’s testing...

  • Page 50: Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist)

    Shooting will stop when the shutter button is released. The continuous shooting speed is approx. 2.2 frames per second (Large/fine, LCD monitor off. These figures reflect Canon’s testing standard. The actual figures will vary according to the subject and shooting conditions.).
  • Page 51 Do not include moving items in the sequence using overlap. Do not try to stitch images that include and press the both distant and close items. Objects SET button. may appear warped or doubled up. The shooting sequence is set. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 52 An image can be retaken. Press return to that frame. Use the same procedures to shoot the remaining frames. A maximum of 26 images can be recorded. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 53: Special Scene Mode

    Prevents camera shake and maintains the subject's true color Indoor when shooting under fluorescent or tungsten lighting. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 54 See page 152 for settings that can be changed in this mode. Snow Underwater Results may vary depending on the subject. When shooting images underwater, always turn the power off before inserting the camera into the waterproof case (sold separately). Beach Fireworks Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 55: Postcard Print Mode

    Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 152). When [Date Stamp] (p. 54) is set to [Date] or [Date & Time], appears on images in Select (Postcard) step 2 and 3. using For printing instructions, refer to the Direct Print User Guide. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 56 Stamp) in the [ print (54 mm x 86 mm) is selected. (Rec.)] menu. The Date Stamp cannot be deleted from See Selecting Menus the image data once it has been set. and Settings (p. 65). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 57: Movie Mode

    The LCD monitor turns on and displays the - Supplied FC-32MH CF Card maximum recording time (in seconds). - Separately sold Canon FC-256MH or FC- Press the shutter button all the 512MSH CF card (not sold in some regions) way.
  • Page 58 The AE, AF, white balance and zoom settings are set and locked to the settings of the first frame. The indicator on the left side of the viewfinder blinks green after a shot. You cannot shoot again until it stops blinking. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 59: Playback - The Basics

    You may not be able to play back images that have been shot with another camera or edited on a computer with other software applications. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 60: Magnifying Images

    2.5 times, to approximately 5 times and 10 times. Slide the mode switch to Press the zoom lever toward 9 images appear at once (index playback). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 61: Jumping Between Images

    (p. 30). Press the zoom lever toward The jump bar disappears and the camera returns to index playback. If you press the zoom lever once more toward , the camera returns to single image playback. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 62: Viewing/Editing Movies

    (Next Frame): Proceed on the next button. frame (Fast forwards if the SET The movie images and button is held down) sound will play. Movie Playback (Last Frame): Display the last frame Volume Panel You can adjust the volume using Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 63 SET button. See Viewing Movies (p. 60). The temporarily edited movie will start playing. Select (Edit) using The movie will stop if you press the SET and press the SET button. button while it is playing. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 64 The original data is not deleted. When there is not enough space left on the CF card, only the overwrite function is available. If this happens, a small appears on the counter of the movie editing bar. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 65: Erasing

    You should format the CF card when you want to erase not only image data but Protected images cannot be erased with also all the data contained on the card the erase function (p. 94). (p. 21). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 66: Shooting - Advanced Functions

    Items in ( ) show default Photo Effect ( ) (p. 85) settings. Press the FUNC. button. Light Metering ( ) (p. 79) Shoot the image. FUNC. Shoot the image Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 67 For items with [...] next to them, push the SET button and carry out the settings from the next displayed menu. Once the settings are complete, press the SET button again and confirm these settings. In the Shooting mode, you can also close the menu by pressing the shutter button halfway. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 68 My Camera Settings (p. 116) or the Software Starter Guide. The default of all the settings changed by the menu and button operations except for [Date/Time], [Language] and [Video System] can be restored all at once (p. 73). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 69: Menu Settings And Default Settings

    Sets the duration images display on the LCD monitor after the shutter Review button is released. • Off and 2* to 10 sec. Sets the date format to be embedded in image data when Date Stamp selected. • Off*/Date/Date & Time * Default setting Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 70 (Set up)] menu and each sound setting in the [ Mute Camera)] menu are related on page 72. • On/Off * Note that the error warning signal beeps even when the Mute setting is [On]. * Default setting Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 71 Adjusts the Shutter Sound volume when the shutter button is pressed all the way. There is no shutter sound in Movie mode. Playback Volume 60, 92 Adjusts the sound volume when a sound memo or movie is played. * Default setting Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 72 Sets how file numbers are assigned to images. File No. Reset • On/Off * Sets whether or not images shot with the camera held vertically are Auto Rotate automatically rotated in the display. • On*/Off * Default setting Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 73 • Japanese You can change the language during image playback by holding the SET button and pressing the MENU button. Sets the video output signal standard. Video System • NTSC • PAL * Default setting Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 74 To turn off the start-up sound, the shutter sound, operation sound, and self-timer sound all at once, set [Mute] in the [ (Set up)] menu to [On]. This setting overrides each setting for those sounds. Note that the error warning signal beeps even when the [Mute] setting is [On]. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 75: Resetting The Settings To Default

    LCD monitor. Press select [OK], and press the SET button. The screen on the right appears while resetting. The normal screen resumes when resetting is complete. To cancel resetting, select [Cancel] instead of [OK]. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 76: Using The Mode Dial (Creative Zone)

    How to Use the Mode Dial white on the LCD monitor. Shoot the image. Check that the camera is in Shooting mode. Turn the mode dial and set the icon of the function you wish to use to Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 77: Program Ae

    • AF Frame high-quality images. Nevertheless, a For the correlation between aperture value certain amount of processing time may be and shutter speed, see page 76. required before the next image can be shot. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 78: Setting The Aperture

    A higher aperture value (closing it) brings the speed to 1/500 second if a faster speed entire range from foreground to background is selected. into focus. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 79: Manually Setting The Shutter Speed And Aperture.77

    * The standard exposure is calculated by the flash speed even if its value was set AE function according to the selected previously. metering mode. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 80: Switching Between Autofocus Modes

    AF frame which appears on the monitor In the [ (Rec.)] menu, select (AiAF). See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 65). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 81: Switching Between Light Metering Modes

    Meters the area within the spot AE point at the center of the Spot AE LCD monitor. This is convenient when you wish to set the Point exposure adjustment on the subject. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 82: Adjusting The Exposure

    The settings can be adjusted in 1/3 stops in the range of -2EV to +2EV. You can check the results of the compensation by viewing the image on the LCD monitor when it is on. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 83: Adjusting The Tone (White Balance)

    Cloudy such as under cloudy skies, in shade or at dusk. For shooting under tungsten Tungsten and bulb-type 3-wavelength fluorescent lighting. For shooting under warm-white, cool-white or warm-white Fluorescent (3-wavelength) fluorescent lighting. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 84 A shot can be taken immediately by pressing the shutter button. The menu will reappear after Shooting under special light sources such as mercury lamps the shot, allowing you to adjust the setting. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 85 You can shoot right after setting the white may not be set. Especially the following balance. The menu displays again after the should not be changed. shot, allowing you to change the settings easily. Press the FUNC. button. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 86: Changing The Iso Speed

    * The current setting is displayed. Select an ISO speed using A shot can be taken immediately by pressing the shutter button. The menu will reappear after the shot, allowing you to adjust the settings easily. Press the FUNC. button. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 87: Changing The Photo Effect

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

  • Page 88: Adjusting The Flash Output

    However, when shooting a wide scene or area, the image will likely be darker due to insufficient light. When adjusting the flash output, consider all the shooting conditions, including the distance to the subject. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 89: Shooting Problem Subjects For The Autofocus

    Recompose the image and press the shutter button all the way to shoot the image. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 90 The AF lock setting will cancel if the MF the glass. button is pressed again. Recompose the image and press the shutter button all the way to shoot the image. AF lock is not available in modes. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 91: Setting The Auto Rotate Function

    MF indicator. (A green appears next to the You can set this function on/off. selected item). Focus using and shoot the image. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 92 Auto Rotate function. When changing the camera’s orientation between the horizontal and vertical positions, you may hear noise coming from the orientation detection mechanism. This is not a malfunction. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 93: Playback - Advanced Features

    SET button. Press the SET button to rotate the image 90°, 270° and back to original orientation. Press the MENU button. The Play menu appears again. Press the MENU button again to close the menu. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 94: Attaching Sound Memos To Image

    Erasing the Sound Memos using , and Select in step 3. press the SET Sound Memo Panel Exiting the Sound Memos button. Press the MENU button. The Sound Memo panel appears. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 95: Auto Play

    You can pause Auto Play at any time by playback by pressing pressing the SET button. You can then restart it by pressing the SET button again. Stopping Auto Play To stop Auto Play, press the MENU button. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 96: Protecting Images

    See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 64). protected images (p. 21) and other file types. Please check the contents of a CF Select an image card before formatting it. you want to protect using and press the SET button. Protected Icon Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 97 Playback – Advanced Features Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 98: Various Functions About Printing

    DPOF. This camera complies with the PictBridge • Bubble Jet Printer standard, which allows you to print with non- • Non-Canon PictBridge Canon PictBridge compliant printers as well. compliant printers Digital Print Order Format CF Card Photo Lab This manual explains the DPOF print settings.
  • Page 99 DPOF Transfer Settings Select the image you want to download to a computer (p. 103) Please refer to the System Map supplied with your camera for direct print compatible printer information (CP series or Bubble Jet printers). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 100: Dpof Print Settings

    [Standard] or [Both], photo lab services may not reflect the select an image using specified print settings. . You can set the Movies cannot be printed. number of copies (up to 99) to be printed using Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 101 When the print type is set to [Standard] or ImageBrowser on a computer. However, [Both], the setting for the number of print do not set the date in the DPOF print copies can be changed for each image. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 102 Include the file File No. number on the print. In the [ (Play)] menu, select (Print Order) and press the SET button. See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 65). Select [Set up] using press the SET button. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 103 Select [On] or [Off]. menu (p. 22). Resetting the Print Settings The Reset feature clears all print selections, File No. and resets Print Type to [Standard], Date to Select [On] or [Off]. [Off], and File No. to [Off]. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 104: Image Transfer Settings (Dpof Transfer Order)

    Select [Cancel] and press the SET button to mark may appear on images that cancel the reset. have had transfer marks set by another DPOF compliant camera. These settings will be overwritten by any marks set by your camera. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 105 The check marks are A maximum of 998 images can be displayed when set. marked. The above method can be used even if you press the zoom lever toward to switch to index playback (3-images display). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 106: Downloading Images To A Computer

    Windows Me See Connecting the Camera to a Windows 2000 Computer on the right and Downloading Windows XP (Home Edition, Professional) Images by Direct Transfer (p. 109). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 107 800 x 600 pixels/32,000 colors or Canon Camera TWAIN Driver: Space better is required Display 25 MB or more 1,024 x 768 pixels or better is Canon Camera WIA Driver: recommended 25 MB or more Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 108 All procedures performed with a You must install the software and driver bundled connection to a USB 2.0 compliant on the supplied Canon Digital Camera Solution board are not guaranteed. Disk onto your computer before connecting the camera to a computer.
  • Page 109 If the events dialog fails to appear, click the [Start] menu, followed by [Programs] or [All Programs], [Canon Utilities], Windows [CameraWindows], and [CameraWindow - Proceed to steps 5 and 6 below. Set Auto-Launch]. Macintosh Refer to the Software Starter Guide and download images. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 110 - Set Auto-Launch] window (first See the Software Starter Guide. time only). Using the Camera to Download Images (Direct Transfer Function): See Downloading Images by Direct Transfer (p. 109). The Download Image window will display. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 111 DPOF Trans. computer only the images menu fails to appear. Images with DPOF Transfer Order settings (p. 102). Transfers and saves single Select & images to the computer as Transfer you view and select them. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 112 The previous setting will be in button). effect the next time the Direct Transfer menu is displayed. The image selection screen will appear directly when the Select and Transfer or the Wallpaper option was last selected. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 113 (JPEG format only) without installing the software bundled on the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk. This is useful for downloading images to a computer in which the software is not installed. However, please note that there are certain limitations to downloading images with this method.

  • Page 114: Viewing Images On A Tv Set

    Attach the AV Cable to the terminal on the camera. The images are stored in the [xxx CANON] folders located in the [DCIM] folder (where xxx is a three-digit number from 100 to 998 (p. 114)).
  • Page 115 Turn on the camera (p. 25). camera output may not display properly. The image will appear on the TV. Shoot or playback images as usual. If the images are not appearing on the TV when shooting, press the DISP. button. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 116: Resetting The File Number

    In the [ (Set up)] menu, select (File No. Reset). Folder numbers cannot contain See Selecting Menus 99 in the last two digits. and Settings (p. 65). Press to select [On]. Press the MENU button. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 117: Customizing The Camera (My Camera Settings)

    As default settings, My Camera setting has a science fiction theme and My Camera setting has an animal theme. Changing My Camera Settings Press the MENU button. The [ (Rec.)] or [ (Play)] menu appears. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 118: Registering My Camera Settings

    Sound] or [Shutter Sound] in the [ The camera powers into Playback mode. Camera)] menu is set to [ (On)] (p. 68). The error warning signal beeps even if [Mute] is set to [On]. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 119 Select the image you wish to register using Select [ (My Camera)] using and select the menu item you wish to register using Press the SET button. Select (Record) using and press the SET button. Select using appears. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 120 Memo function and movies cannot be • Quantization Bits 8 bit registered as My Camera settings (p. 55, • Sampling Frequency 11.025 kHz or 92). 8.000 kHz When you register new My Camera settings, the previously registered settings are erased. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 121 In these ways you can customize your camera by creating and adding new My Camera settings. See the supplied Software Starter Guide for more information on creating and adding to the My Camera Settings files. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 122: List Of Messages

    You attempted to play back an image whose resolution exceeded 4064 x Image too large 3048 pixels or whose file size was too large. Incompatible JPEG You attempted to play back an incompatible JPEG file. format Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 123 Customer Support Help Desk. If this message appears immediately after you have taken a shot, the camera may not have shot the image. Switch to the Playback mode and check whether the image was actually recorded. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 124: Troubleshooting

    (four AA-size batteries) Use a household power source. Batteries are not the right type. Use only unused AA-size alkaline batteries or Canon AA-size NiMH batteries. (For information about alkaline batteries, see Proper Battery Handling (p. 18).) Batteries are not making good Wipe the battery terminals with a clean dry electrical contact with the camera.
  • Page 125 Format the CF card. (p. 21). doesn't shoot. correctly. The card may be defective (its logical may be corrupted). Contact the nearest Canon Customer Help Desk. Cannot play back You attempted to play back images Computer images that cannot be played back...
  • Page 126 Be careful not to block the AF-assist beam obstruction to AF-assist beam. flash part with a finger or other object. The AF-assist beam settings are Turn the [AF-assist beam] setting [On] (p. 67). set to [Off]. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 127 26 cm (too bright). (10 in.). The subject is brighter than the Set exposure compensation to a negative surroundings. value or use the spot metering function. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 128 - When shooting with a high aperture value in the aperture- priority AE mode. The flash doesn't The flash mode is set to flash off Set the flash mode to any other mode except fire. mode. Off. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 129 CF card was formatted in another Use a CF card formatted in your camera. See from CF card is device. Formatting a CF Card (p. 21). slow. Recording images to CF card takes a long time. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 130: Appendix

    Do not This charger can be used only to charge recharge the batteries until the LCD Canon AA-size NiMH NB-2AH batteries. monitor displays the “Change the Please do not attempt to charge any batteries” message.
  • Page 131 (as determined by testing at use the batteries in the camera until they Canon facilities). Please do not charge are completely discharged and to store batteries in areas where the temperature them at normal temperature (23 °C/73 °F) is outside the range of 0 to 35°C (32 to...
  • Page 132 This is not a malfunction. when connecting to a computer. Battery/Charger Kit CBK100 can also be used. Use Canon AA-size batteries Be sure that the camera is turned off NB-1AH with the CBK100 charger. before connecting or disconnecting the compact power adapter.

  • Page 133: Using The Lenses (Sold Separately)

    When using the tele-converter, please set camera or to the adapter kit. the focal length to the telephoto end. At other zoom settings, the image will appear as if its corners have been cut off. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 134 Macro mode, you can use this option to shoot subjects that are 3 to 25 cm (1.2 to 9.8 in.) away from the front of the lens (or 13 to 25 cm (5.1 to 9.8 in.) at the telephoto end). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 135 Set the lens on the adapter, and When the mark attach it securely on the ring and the by turning it in the mark on the indicated camera are direction. aligned, lift off the ring. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 136: Camera Care And Maintenance

    You should not shoot images in mode when using these attachments. Although it is possible to select this mode at the camera, the PhotoStitch software will not be able to stitch the images together at the computer. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 137 Never rub or press forcefully on the LCD monitor. These actions may damage it or lead to other problems. Never use water, paint thinner, benzene, or detergents to clean the camera, as these may cause damage or deformation. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 138: Specifications

    Specifications All data is based on Canon’s standard testing methods. Subject to change without notice. PowerShot A85 / PowerShot A75 Camera Effective Pixels A85: Approx. 4.0 million A75: Approx. 3.2 million A85: 1/2.7-inch CCD (Total number of pixels: Approx. 4.2 million) Image Sensor A75: 1/2.7-inch CCD (Total number of pixels: Approx.
  • Page 139 Activates shutter after an approx. 10-sec./approx. 2-sec. delay Available (USB connection only. Exclusive software program is included in PC-controlled Shooting the camera kit.) Recording Media CompactFlash (CF) card (Type I) File Format Design rule for Camera File System and DPOF compliant Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 140 (approx. 10x (max.) in LCD monitor), Auto play or Sound memos (up to 60 sec.). Direct Print Canon Direct Print/Bubble Jet Direct/PictBridge compatible 12 languages available for menus and messages (English, German, French, Display Languages Dutch, Danish, Finnish, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Chinese and Japanese) Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 141 Recording time obtained when using the FC-32MH CF card (included with the camera) or the separately sold FC-256MH or FC-512MSH CF card (not sold in some regions). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 142: Battery Performance

    Specifications Battery Performance Based on the Canon standard Based on the CIPA standard Number of Shots* Playback Time Number of Shots* Monitor On Monitor Off AA Alkaline Batteries AA Alkaline Approx. 140 shots Approx. Approx. Approx. (included) Batteries (included 250 shots 800 shots 280 min.

  • Page 143: Cf Cards And Estimated Capacities (Recordable Images)

    91 sec. 183 sec. 368 sec. 735 sec. 1451 sec. Movie 91 sec. 183 sec. 368 sec. 735 sec. 1451 sec. 242 sec. 486 sec. 973 sec. 1954 sec. 3902 sec. 242 sec. 486 sec. 973 sec. 1954 sec. 3902 sec. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 144 L (Large), M1 (Medium 1), M2 (Medium 2), S (Small), show resolution rates. 1024 x 768 170 KB 570 KB 320 KB pixels PowerShot A85 PowerShot A75 640 x 480 84 KB 249 KB 150 KB 2272 x 1704 2048 x 1536 pixels...
  • Page 145 Type 1 Rated Output 565 mA , 1275 mA 36.4 × 42.8 × 3.3 mm Dimensions (1.4 × 1.7 × 0.1 in.) Charging Approx. 250 min. Time approx. 110 min. Weight Approx. 10 g (0.4 oz.) Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 146 52 mm standard filter thread Thread (Conversion Lens Adapter Weight Approx. 11 g (0.39 oz.) Diameter LA-DC52C is required) Diameter: 54 mm (2.1 in.) Dimensions Length: 10.2 mm (0.4 in.) Weight Approx. 55 g (1.9 oz.) Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 147: Photo Tips And Information

    However, conditions may cause the shooting at maximum telephoto can throw the image to be background out of focus to make the flower underexposed. Adjust the exposure stand out. compensation towards the + end. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 148 Shooting dark subjects or in dark places may cause the image to be overexposed. Adjust the exposure compensation towards the - end. ISO 50 equivalent ISO 400 equivalent Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 149: Index

    Downloading Images ..... . . 104 Formatting ....... . 21 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 150 Playback ....... . . 68 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 151 Movies ........60 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 152 Strap ........15 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 153 Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment. 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 154: Functions Available In Each Shooting Mode

    – – Red-eye Reduction – * : Default settings O : Available : Available only for the first image – : Not available : Setting remains in effect even when the camera is turned off. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 155 OFF O* – – Exposure Compensation – – Evaluative Metering Light Metering Center-Weighted – – – – – – – – – System Averaging Spot Metering – – – – – – – – – Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 156 - Macro mode - AF lock - Manual focus (2)The photo effect [Sepia] and [B/W] cannot be selected. (3)The white balance is set to [AUTO]. (4)Settings automatically set by the camera. (5)ISO [AUTO] cannot be selected. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

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