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CDI-E269-010
© 2007 CANON INC.
PRINTED IN CHINA
ENGLISH
Photo of PowerShot A460
Advanced
Camera User Guide
This guide explains camera features and procedures in detail.
Before Using the Camera
Shooting
Playback/Erasing
Print/Transfer Settings
Troubleshooting
List of Messages
Appendix

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  • Page 1 CDI-E269-010 © 2007 CANON INC. ENGLISH Photo of PowerShot A460 Advanced Camera User Guide This guide explains camera features and procedures in detail. PRINTED IN CHINA Before Using the Camera Shooting Playback/Erasing Print/Transfer Settings Troubleshooting List of Messages Appendix...
  • Page 2 Printing Makes printing easy with the 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 Photo of PowerShot A460 Main Features Shooting Automatically adjusts shooting settings to match...

  • 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

    Table of Contents Items marked with a functions or procedures. Handling Precautions ......5 Please Read.
  • Page 5 Adjusting the ISO Speed......45 Creating an Image Destination (Folder) ....46 Resetting the File Number .
  • Page 6 Camera Care and Maintenance ..... . . 94 Specifications ........95 Index.

  • 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

    Camera Body Temperature If your camera is used for prolonged periods, the camera body may become warm. Please be aware of this and take care when operating the camera for an extended period. About the LCD Monitor The LCD monitor is produced with extremely high-precision manufacturing techniques.
  • Page 9 Please consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Do not use substances containing alcohol, benzine, thinners or other flammable substances to clean or maintain the equipment.
  • Page 10 Leaving the units plugged in for a long period of time may cause them 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 equipment.
  • Page 11 Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to human or animal eyes. Exposure to the intense light produced by the flash may damage eyesight. In particular, remain at least one meter (39 inches) away from infants when using the flash. Keep objects that are sensitive to magnetic fields (such as credit cards) away from the speaker of the camera.
  • Page 12 Do not connect compact power adapters or battery chargers to devices such as electrical transformers for foreign travel because it may lead to malfunctions, excessive heat generation, fire, electric shock or injury. Do not operate the flash with dirt, dust or other items stuck to the surface of the flash.

  • Page 13: Preventing Malfunctions

    Preventing Malfunctions Avoid Strong Magnetic Fields Never place the camera in close proximity to electric motors or other equipment generating strong electromagnetic fields. Exposure to strong magnetic fields may cause malfunctions or corrupt image data. Avoid Condensation Related Problems When moving the equipment rapidly from cold to hot temperatures, you can avoid condensation by placing the equipment in an airtight, resealable plastic bag and letting it adjust to temperature changes slowly before removing it...

  • Page 14: Before Using The Camera-Basic Operations

    Before Using the Camera—Basic Operations Using the LCD Monitor Press The display mode changes as follows with each press. Shooting Mode Standard (No Information) Detailed (Information View) The shooting information displays for approximately 6 sec. when a setting is changed, regardless of the selected display mode.
  • Page 15 Night Display When shooting in dark conditions, the camera automatically brightens the LCD monitor to suit the brightness of the subject*, making it easier to frame the subject. * Although noise may appear and the movement of the subject shown on the LCD monitor may appear somewhat jagged, there is no effect on the recorded image.

  • Page 16: Information Displayed On The Lcd Monitor

    Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor Shooting Information (Shooting Mode) Spot AE Point Frame (p. 37) AF Frame (p. 35) Zoom Magnification (p. 27) Grid Lines (p. 20) 3:2 Guide (p. 20) Shooting Mode (Basic Guide p. 10) ··· Exposure Compensation (p. 38) ···...
  • Page 17 If the indicator blinks orange and the camera shake warning icon ( ) displays, this indicates that a slow shutter speed may have been selected due to insufficient illumination. Use the following methods to shoot: - Raise the ISO speed (p. 45) - Select a setting other than - Attach the camera to a tripod or other device Playback Information (Playback Mode)
  • Page 18 Detailed Shooting Mode (Basic Guide p. 10) ··· Exposure Compensation (p. 38) ··· Long Shutter (p. 38) White Balance (p. 40) My Colors (p. 43) The following information may also be displayed with some images. A sound file in a format other than the WAVE format is attached or the file format is not recognized.

  • Page 19: Using The Viewfinder

    Using the Viewfinder The viewfinder (Basic Guide p. 2) can be used to conserve power by turning the LCD monitor off (p. 12) while shooting. Power Saving Function This camera is equipped with a power saving function. The power will shut off in the following circumstances. Press the power button again to restore power.

  • Page 20: Menus And Settings

    Menus and Settings Menus are used to set the shooting, playback and print settings as well as such camera settings as the date/time and electronic beep. The following menus are available. FUNC. Menu Rec., Play, Print and Set up Menus FUNC.
  • Page 21 Rec., Play, Print and Set up Menus Convenient settings for shooting, playback or printing can be set with these menus. (Rec.) Menu You can switch between menus with button when this part is selected. • This example shows the Rec. menu in •...

  • Page 22: Menu List

    Menu List FUNC. Menu The icons shown below are the default settings. Menu Item Manual Mode Special Scene Mode Movie Mode Exposure Compensation Long Shutter Mode ISO Speed Rec. Menu ( Menu Item AiAF Slow Synchro Red-Eye Light Metering AF-assist Beam Digital Zoom Review Disp.

  • Page 23: Play Menu

    Play Menu ( Menu Item Slide Show Sound Memo Protect Rotate Erase all Transfer Order Print Menu ( Menu Item Print Select Image & Qty. Select All Images Clear All Selections Print Settings Set up Menu ( Menu Item Mute On/Off* Reference Page p.
  • Page 24 Menu Item Volume Start-up Vol. Operation Vol. Selftimer Vol. Shutter Volume Playback Vol. Start-up Image On*/Off Brightness Power Saving Auto Power Down Display Off Date/Time Options Off/1/2*/3/4/5 Adjusts the volume of the start-up sound, operation sound, self-timer sound, shutter sound and playback sound.
  • Page 25 Sets the lens retraction timing when switching from shooting mode to playback mode. Basic Guide p. 7 p. 62 See below* p. 24 (Wide) mode on wide size paper using Canon , return the mode to [Auto] (however, when borderless...

  • Page 26: Resetting Settings To Their Default Values

    Resetting Settings to Their Default Values (Set up) Menu Select [OK] and press Settings cannot be reset when the camera is connected to a computer or to a printer. The following cannot be reset. - Shooting mode - The options in the - White balance data recorded with the custom white balance function (p.

  • Page 27: Formatting Memory Cards

    Formatting Memory Cards You should always format a new memory card or one from which you wish to erase all images and other data. Please note that formatting (initializing) a memory card erases all data, including protected images and other file types. (Set up) Menu See Menus and Settings (p.

  • Page 28: Shooting

    Shooting Changing the Recording Pixels and Compression (Still Images) Shooting Mode FUNC. Menu See Menus and Settings (p. 18). * Default setting. Use the compression settings/recording pixels and press the FUNC./SET button. Approximate Values for Recording Pixels Recording Pixels (Large) (Medium 1) (Medium 2) (Small)

  • Page 29: Using The Digital Zoom

    (Wide) modes. (Rec.) Menu [Off]. See Menus and Settings (p. 19). * Default setting. Shoot higher quality images Shoot normal quality images Shoot more images PowerShot A460 Max approx. 13x Max. approx. 6.5x (Digital Zoom) Purpose PowerShot A450 (Postcard), [On]*/...

  • Page 30: Shooting Magnified Close-Ups (Super Macro)

    Press the The combined digital and optical zoom setting will display in the LCD monitor. Based on the number of recording pixels set, the Safety Zoom feature calculates the maximum zoom factor beyond which image quality will begin to deteriorate. The digital zoom pauses at this zoom factor for a moment, and If you press the closer.

  • Page 31: Continuous Shooting

    (p. 25) is conducted immediately before shooting. • 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 32: Postcard Mode

    Postcard Mode Shooting Mode You can shoot images with the optimal settings for postcards by composing them inside the print area (width-to-height ratio of approximately 3:2) shown in the LCD monitor. FUNC. Menu * Default setting. The recording pixels are set to (1600 x 1200) and the compression (Fine).

  • Page 33: Setting The Display Overlays

    Ensure that the camera’s date/time is set beforehand (p. 22, Basic Guide p. 7). The date stamp cannot be deleted from the image data once it has been embedded. Setting the Display Overlays Shooting Mode You can display vertical and horizontal grid lines, a 3:2 print area guide, or both on the LCD monitor while shooting to help check the position of your subject.

  • Page 34: Movie Shooting

    Movie Shooting Shooting Mode The following movie modes are available. For information on the recording pixels and frame rate in each mode, refer to “Recording Pixels and Frame Rates” (p. 34). Standard You can select the recording pixels and record until the memory card is full (when a super high-speed memory card is used, such as the recommended SDC-512MSH).
  • Page 35 Shoot. Pressing the shutter button halfway automatically sets the exposure, focus and white balance settings. Pressing the shutter button fully starts recording video and sound simultaneously. During shooting, the recording time and [ Rec] appear on the LCD monitor. Pressing the shutter button fully again stops recording. Recording will stop automatically under the following circumstances.
  • Page 36 Changing Recording Pixels You can change the recording pixels when the movie mode is set to (Standard). FUNC. Menu See Menus and Settings (p. 18). * Default setting. Use the select a recording pixels option and press the FUNC./SET button. Recording Pixels and Frame Rates Frame rates indicate the number of frames recorded or played back each second.

  • Page 37: Switching Between Focusing Modes

    Switching between Focusing Modes Shooting Mode The autofocus frame (AF frame) indicates the area used to set the focus. The following AF frame options are used according to the AiAF setting selected. The camera detects the subject and highlights (No frame) the AF frames, from 5 available points, that it will use to determine the focus.

  • Page 38: Shooting Hard-To-Focus Subjects (Focus Lock)

    Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects (Focus Lock) Shooting Mode It may be difficult to focus on the following types of subjects. Subjects with extremely low contrast to the surroundings Scenes with a mixture of near and far subjects Subjects with extremely bright objects at the center of the composition Subjects that are moving quickly Subjects through glass: Try to shoot as close to the glass as possible to reduce the chances of light reflecting back off the glass.

  • Page 39: Switching Between Metering Modes

    Switching between Metering Modes Shooting Mode (Rec.) Menu See Menus and Settings (p. 18). * Default setting. Metering Methods Evaluative Center Weighted Average Spot Metering is fixed to Evaluative when shooting in long shutter mode. (Light Metering) Appropriate for standard shooting conditions, including backlit scenes.

  • Page 40: Adjusting The Exposure Compensation

    Adjusting the Exposure Compensation Shooting Mode Adjust the exposure compensation to a positive value to avoid making the subject too dark when it is backlit or shot against a bright background. Adjust the exposure compensation to a negative value to avoid making the subject too bright in night shots or when shot against a dark background.
  • Page 41 Use the speed The higher the value, the brighter the image and the lower the value, the darker the image. If you press the MENU button at this point, you will return to the Exposure Compensation setting screen. This setting is reset once the camera is turned off. The nature of CCDs is such that noise in the recorded image increases at long shutter speeds.

  • Page 42: Adjusting The Tone (White Balance)

    Adjusting the Tone (White Balance) Shooting Mode Normally, the white balance. When the looking colors, change the white balance using a setting appropriate for the light source. FUNC. Menu * Default setting. Use the white balance setting and press the FUNC./SET button.

  • Page 43: Using The Custom White Balance

    Using the Custom White Balance You can set a custom white balance to obtain the optimal setting for the shooting conditions by having the camera evaluate an object, such as a piece of white paper or cloth, or a photo-quality gray card that you wish to establish as the standard white color.
  • Page 44 You are recommended to set the shooting mode to and the exposure compensation setting to [±0] before setting a custom white balance. The correct white balance may not be obtained when the exposure setting is incorrect (image appears completely black or white). Shoot with the same settings as when reading the white balance data.

  • Page 45: Shooting In A My Colors Mode

    Shooting in a My Colors Mode Shooting Mode You can change the look of an image when it is shot. My Colors Records normally with this setting. Emphasizes the contrast and color saturation to Vivid record bold colors. Tones down the contrast and color saturation to Neutral record neutral hues.

  • Page 46: Setting The Camera To A Custom Color Mode

    Setting the Camera to a Custom Color Mode (Custom Color) See Menus and Settings (p. 18). Use the [Contrast], [Sharpness] or [Saturation] and the The altered color will display. 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.

  • Page 47: Adjusting The Iso Speed

    Adjusting the ISO Speed Shooting Mode Raise the ISO speed to use a fast shutter speed when you wish to reduce the effects of camera shake or avoid blurry subjects, or to turn the flash off when shooting in a dark area. FUNC.

  • Page 48: Creating An Image Destination (Folder)

    Creating an Image Destination (Folder) Shooting Mode You can create a new folder at any time and the recorded images will be automatically saved to that folder. Create New Folder Auto Create (Set up) Menu Creating a Folder the Next Time You Shoot. Use the [Create New Folder] displays in the LCD monitor.
  • Page 49 Setting the Day or Time for Automatic Folder Creation. Select a day for the [Auto Create] option and a time in the [Time] option displays when the specified time arrives. The symbol will cease to display after the new folder is created.

  • Page 50: Resetting The File Number

    Resetting the File Number Shooting Mode The images you shoot are automatically assigned file numbers. You can select how the file number is assigned. (Set up) Menu [Continuous]*/[Auto Reset]. * Default setting. File Number Reset Function Continuous Auto Reset (File Numbering) See Menus and Settings (p.
  • Page 51 File and Folder Numbers Recorded images are assigned consecutive file numbers starting with 0001 and ranging up to 9999, while folders are assigned numbers starting with 100 and ranging up to 999. Up to 2,000 images can be saved into a single folder. New Folder Created Memory Card 1 Continuous...

  • Page 52: Playback/Erasing

    Playback/Erasing Please also see the Basic Camera User Guide (p. 18). Magnifying Images Press the Pressing the appear, allowing you to magnify images up to a factor of 10. Pressing the button zooms out from the image. Pressing the the previous or next image in the magnified state.

  • Page 53: Viewing Images In Sets Of Nine (Index Playback)

    Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback) Hold down Up to nine images can be viewed at once in index playback. Use the change the image selection. To Return to Single Image Playback Hold down the FUNC./SET button. button to Selected Image Movie...

  • Page 54: Viewing Movies

    Viewing Movies Movies cannot be played in the index playback mode. Display a movie and press Images with a movies. Select The movie will pause if you press the FUNC./SET button during playback. It will resume when you press the button again.

  • Page 55: Rotating Images In The Display

    Use the television’s controls to adjust the volume when playing a movie on a TV set (p. 62). The sound cannot be played in slow motion playback. Rotating Images in the Display Images can be rotated clockwise 90° or 270° in the display. Original (Play) Menu See Menus and Settings (p.

  • Page 56: Attaching Sound Memos To Images

    Attaching Sound Memos to Images In playback mode (including single image playback and index playback), you can attach sound memos (up to 1 min.) to an image. The sound data is saved in the WAVE format. (Play) Menu Use the which to attach a sound memo and press The sound memo control panel will display.
  • Page 57 Sound Memo Panel Exit Record Pause Play Erase Select [Erase] in the confirmation screen and press the FUNC./ SET button. You cannot attach sound memos to movies. Sound memos for protected images cannot be erased.

  • Page 58: Automated Playback (Slide Shows)

    Automated Playback (Slide Shows) Automated playback of memory card images. * Image settings for slide shows are based on the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) standard. All Images Date Folder Movies Stills – Custom 1–3 (Play) Menu Select : select a date or folder to be played back (p.

  • Page 59: Transition Effects

    Select [Start] and press The following functions are available during slide shows. - Pausing/resuming the slide show: press the FUNC./SET button - Fast forwarding/rewinding the slide show: press the (continue to hold the button to switch between images more rapidly) - Stopping the slide show: press the MENU button.
  • Page 60 Select a date/folder to play back ( Select Use the folder to play back and press the button. and press button to select a date/ Date Folder...

  • Page 61: Selecting Images For Playback

    Selecting Images for Playback ( Select only the images that you wish to play back and save them as a slide show (Custom 1, 2 or 3). Up to 998 images can be selected. They will be played back in their order of selection.

  • Page 62: Adjusting The Play Time And Repeat Settings

    Adjusting the Play Time and Repeat Settings Play Time Sets the duration that each image displays. Choose between 3*–10 seconds, 15 seconds and 30 seconds. Displaying time can vary slightly depending on the image. * Default setting. Repeat Sets whether the slide show stops when all the slides have been displayed or continues until stopped.

  • Page 63: Protecting Images

    Protecting Images You can protect important images and movies from accidental erasure. (Play) Menu See Menus and Settings (p. 19). Use the protect and press Pressing the FUNC./SET button again cancels the setting. You can also protect images in the index playback mode.

  • Page 64: Viewing Images On A Tv Set

    Viewing Images on a TV set You can play back images on a television with the supplied AV cable. Turn off the camera and the TV. Connect the AV cable to the camera’s A/V OUT terminal. Open the terminal cover by slipping a fingernail under the edge and plug the AV cable in all the way.

  • Page 65: Erasing All Images

    Erasing All Images Note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing an image. Protected images cannot be erased with this function. (Play) Menu See Menus and Settings (p. 19). 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.

  • Page 66: Print Settings/Transfer Settings

    Print Settings/Transfer Settings Setting the DPOF Print Settings You can select images on a memory card for printing and specify the number of print copies in advance using the camera. The settings used on the camera comply with the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) standards.
  • Page 67 Use the printing. Selection methods differ for the Print Type settings (p. 66). (Standard)/ Select an image, press the FUNC./ SET button and use the button to select the number of print copies (up to 99). (Index) Select an image and press the FUNC./SET button to select or deselect it.

  • Page 68: Setting The Print Style

    The output of some printers or photo developing services may not reflect the specified print settings. Print settings cannot be set for movies. Images are printed in order according to the file number. A maximum of 998 images can be selected. When [Print Type] is set to [Both], the number of copies can be set.

  • Page 69: Setting The Dpof Transfer Settings

    The Date and File No. settings change according to the Print Type as follows. - Index [Date] and [File No.] cannot be set to [On] at the same time. - Standard or Both [Date] and [File No.] can be set to [On] at the same time, however, the printable information may vary between printers.
  • Page 70 Single Images Select [Order] and press Selecting [Reset] cancels all transfer order settings. Use the select an image to transfer and press Pressing the FUNC./SET button again deselects the setting. You can also select images in the index playback mode. All the Images on a Memory Card Select [Mark all] and press Selecting [Reset] cancels all transfer...

  • Page 71: Troubleshooting

    (Basic Guide p. 5). Reload the batteries in the correct direction (Basic Guide p. 5). Use only unused AA-size alkaline batteries or Canon AA-size NiMH batteries (p. 83). Replace the camera batteries with 2 unused or fully charged batteries (p. 83).

  • Page 72: Lcd Monitor

    LCD monitor Nothing displays. The LCD monitor is set to not display. The display darkens. The image in the LCD monitor will darken in strong sunlight or bright light. Display flickers. Display flickers when shot under fluorescent lighting. A bar of light (red, purple) appears on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 73: Shooting

    Format the memory card (p. 25). If reformatting does not work, the memory card logic circuits may be damaged. Consult the nearest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. (Auto)
  • Page 74 SD memory card or SDHC memory card is write protected. Image Seen in viewfinder vs. recorded image Usually the recorded image contains more of the scene than is seen in the viewfinder. Image is blurred or out of focus. The camera moves when the shutter button is pressed.
  • Page 75 Subject in recorded image is too dark. Insufficient light for shooting. Set the flash to The subject is underexposed because the surroundings are too bright. Subject is too far away for flash to reach. Subject in recorded image is too bright, or image flashes white.
  • Page 76 White dots appear on the image. Light from the flash has reflected off dust particles or insects in the air. This is particularly noticeable when shooting at wide angle settings. Eyes appear red. Light is reflected back from the eyes when the flash is used in dark areas.

  • Page 77: Shooting Movies

    Lens will not retract. Memory card slot/battery cover was opened with power on. Shooting movies The recording time may not display properly or shooting may stop unexpectedly. The following types of memory cards are used. - Slow recording cards. - Cards formatted on a different camera or a computer.

  • Page 78: Playback

    Playback Cannot play back. You attempted to play back images shot with another camera or images edited with a computer. File name was changed with a computer or file location was changed. Movies do not play back correctly. Movies recorded with high recording pixels and frame rates may momentarily stop playing if played on slow reading memory cards.

  • Page 79: Battery

    Batteries are not the right type. Battery capacity drops due to low ambient temperatures. Battery terminals are dirty. If using Canon AA-size NiMH batteries As the batteries have not been used for over a year, their recharging capacity has decreased. Battery life has been exceeded.

  • Page 80: Printing With A Direct Print Compatible Printer

    Printing with a direct print compatible printer Cannot print The camera and printer are not properly connected. The printer power is not turned on. The print connection method is not correct. Securely connect the camera and printer with the specified cable. Turn on the printer power.

  • Page 81: List Of Messages

    However, if this error message appears even when using the supplied memory card, contact your Canon Customer Support Help Desk as there may be a problem with the camera. Memory card full Memory card is full of images and no more can be recorded or saved.
  • Page 82 Change the batteries Battery charge is insufficient to operate the camera. Replace both batteries immediately with unused AA-size alkaline batteries or fully charged Canon AA-size NiMH batteries. No image No images recorded on memory card. Image too large You attempted to play back an image larger than 4992 x 3328 pixels or with a large data size.
  • Page 83 Cannot rotate You attempted to rotate an image recorded in a different camera or data type, an image edited with a computer, or a movie. Incompatible WAVE A sound memo cannot be added to this image since the data type of the existing sound memo is incorrect, or the sound memo cannot be played back.
  • Page 84 (xx: number) Camera detected error. 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 85: 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 86 Before installing the batteries, wipe the battery terminals well with a dry cloth. If the battery terminals are soiled with oil from one’s skin or other dirt, the number of recordable images may be considerably diminished, or the amount of time the camera can be used may be reduced.

  • Page 87: Handling The Memory Card

    Handling the Memory Card SD memory card or SDHC memory card Write Protect Tab Write Protect Tab Slide the switch up. Writing/Erasing Possible Cautions When Handling Memory cards are high-precision electronic devices. Do not bend them, apply force to them, or subject them to shocks or vibration.
  • Page 88 • 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 89: Using The Power Kits (Sold Separately)

    The CB-5AH/CB-5AHE battery charger can only be used to charge Canon AA-size NiMH batteries NB-3AH and NB- 2AH. Please do not attempt to charge other type of battery. Do not mix batteries with different purchase dates or different charge states.
  • Page 90 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 91 When two batteries are placed on each side of the charger, recharging will take approximately two hours (as determined by testing at Canon facilities). Charge batteries in an environment where the temperature is in the range of 0 to 35°C (32 to 95°F).

  • Page 92: Using An Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately)

    Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately) High-Power Flash HF-DC1 This flash is used to supplement the camera’s built-in flash when the subject is too far away for proper illumination. Use the following procedures to affix the camera and High-Power Flash to the supporting bracket. Please read the instructions accompanying the flash along with this explanation.
  • Page 93 Before attaching the bracket to the flash, check that the lithium battery (CR123A or DL123) is installed. To illuminate the subjects properly, install the flash so that it is up against the side of the camera and parallel with the camera’s front panel.

  • Page 94: Replacing The Date Battery

    Replacing the Date Battery If the Date/Time menu appears when the camera power is turned on, the date battery charge is low and the date and time settings have been lost. Please purchase a lithium coin battery (CR1220) and replace it as follows. Please note that the first date battery may appear to expire relatively quickly after you purchase the camera.
  • Page 95 Replace the coin battery cover and secure the screw with the screwdriver. When the Date/Time menu appears, set the date and time ( After purchasing the camera and turning on the power for the first time, although the Date/Time menu will appear, you do not need to replace the date battery.

  • Page 96: Camera Care And Maintenance

    Never use organic solvents on the camera body or lens. If dirt remains, contact the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed on the customer support list supplied with your camera.

  • Page 97: Specifications

    Specifications All data is based on Canon’s standard testing methods. Subject to change without notice. PowerShot A460/PowerShot A450 Camera Effective Pixels : Approx. 5.0 million Image Sensor Lens Digital Zoom Optical Viewfinder LCD Monitor AF System (W): Max. wide angle (T): Max. telephoto : 1/3.0-inch type CCD (Total number of pixels:...
  • Page 98 Focusing Range (From the front of the lens) Shutter Shutter Speeds Metering System Exposure Compensation ISO speed (Standard Output Sensitivity, Recommended Exposure Index) White Balance Built-in Flash Flash Range Shooting Modes (Still images) (Movies) : Standard, Compact Continuous Shooting Self-timer : Normal: 47 cm (1.5 ft.) –...
  • Page 99 Sound memos: WAVE (monaural) : AVI (Image data: Motion JPEG; Audio data: WAVE (monaural)) * This digital camera supports Exif 2.2 (also called “Exif Print”). Exif Print is a standard for enhancing the communication between digital cameras and printers. By connecting to an Exif Print-compliant printer, the camera’s image data at the time of...
  • Page 100 Slide Show, My Colors (playback), Sound memos (up to 1 min.) or Movie playback (slow motion available) : PictBridge compliant, and Canon Direct Print and Bubble Jet Direct compatible : USB (mini-B) Audio/Video output (NTSC or PAL...

  • Page 101: 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 102 • Capable of smooth continuous shooting (p. 29) 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. : Card included with the camera...
  • Page 103 Movie Recording Pixels 640 x 480 pixels (10 frames/sec.) Standard 320 x 240 pixels (30 frames/sec.) 160x 120 pixels Compact (15 frames/sec.) Maximum movie clip length at maximum continuous recording time. Image Data Sizes (Estimated) Recording Pixels 2592 x 1944 pixels 2048 x 1536 pixels 1600 x 1200 pixels 640 x 480 pixels...
  • Page 104 MultiMediaCard Interface Dimensions Weight SD Memory Card Interface Dimensions Weight NiMH Battery NB-3AH (Supplied with the separately sold NiMH Battery NB4-300 set or the Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-300) Type Nominal Voltage Typical Capacity Cycle Life Operating Temperatures Diameter x Length Weight *1 Charging time for four NB-3AH cells.
  • Page 105 Battery Charger CB-5AH/CB-5AHE (Supplied with the separately sold Battery and Charger Kit CBK4- 300) Rated Input 100 – 240 V AC (50/60 Hz), 16 VA (100 V) - 21 VA (240 V), 0.18 A Rated Output 565 mA* Charging Time Approx.

  • Page 106: Index

    Index Numerics 3:2 Guide ... 31 AC Adapter Kit ACK800... 89 AF Frame... 14, 35 AF-assist Beam... 20, 72 AV Cable ... 62 Battery Battery Capacity... 99 Charging ... 87 Handling ... 83 Compression... 27 Continuous Shooting ... 29 Create Folder ... 46 Custom White Balance ...
  • Page 107 Estimated Capacities ... 100 Formatting ... 25 Handling ... 85 Inserting ... Basic 5 Menu FUNC. Menu... 18, 20 MENU Button... 19, Basic 3 Menus and Settings ... 18, 19 Play Menu ... 19, 21 Print Menu ... 19, 21 Rec.
  • Page 108 White Balance... 40 Wide Angle ... Basic 12 Wrist Strap ... Basic 1 Zoom ... Basic 12...
  • Page 109 MEMO...
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  • Page 112 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 113: 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 114: Functions Available In Each Shooting Mode

    Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Make settings appropriate for the shooting conditions and shoot. Function Large Medium 1 Medium 2 Recording Pixels (Still) Small Postcard Wide Recording Pixels (Movie) Super Fine Compression Fine Normal Auto Flash Red-Eye Reduction Slow Synchro Single Shot Continuous Shooting...
  • Page 115 Function Exposure Compensation Evaluative Center Metering Method Weighted Avg. Spot White Balance My Colors ISO Speed Disp. Overlay Setting available ( Default setting). (Shaded Area): Setting is retained even when the camera power is shut off. (1) Default flash settings are as follows. :Auto :Off *The flash cannot be set in the...

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