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Canon Powershot A620 User Manual

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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 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...
  • Page 2 My Camera settings Playback Plays movies with sound Plays back automatically using the Auto Play function Editing Records sound memos for still images Edits movies Printing Makes printing easy with the Print/Share button Also supports non-Canon brand PictBridge compliant printers...

  • 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 Locking the Flash Exposure Setting (FE Lock) ... .51 Switching between Metering Modes ....52 Adjusting the Exposure Compensation.
  • Page 6 Shooting ......... 95 Shooting Movies.

  • 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 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, benzine, 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 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 When not using the camera for extended periods of time, remove the batteries from the camera or battery charger and store the equipment in a safe place. If the batteries are left inside the camera, damage caused by leakage may occur. 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 between hot and cold 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 - The Components Guide

    Before Using the Camera – The Components Guide Front View Attaching the Wrist Strap aWrist Strap Mount bSpeaker cMicrophone dAF-assist Beam eRed-Eye Reduction Lamp (Basic Guide p. 9) fSelf-Timer Lamp gViewfinder Window hFlash (Basic Guide p. 9) iRing jRing Release Button kLens...

  • Page 15: Back View

    Back View a LCD Monitor 15, Basic Guide p. 3) b Viewfinder c A/V OUT (Audio/Video output) Terminal d DC IN Terminal 111) e DIGITAL Terminal (Basic Guide p. 19) f Terminal Cover g Memory Card Slot Cover (Basic Guide p. 1) h Battery Cover (Basic Guide p.

  • Page 16: Operation Panel

    Operation Panel aIndicators bPower Lamp cPower Button (Basic Guide p. 5) dZoom Lever Shooting: (Wide Angle)/ Playback: (Index)/ eShutter Button (Basic Guide p. 5) fShooting Mode Dial (Basic Guide p. 6) gMode Switch (Print/Share) Button (Basic Guide p. 14) iMENU Button jFUNC./SET (Function/Set) Button kDISPLAY Button (Exposure)/...

  • Page 17: 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) In the shooting mode, the shooting information displays for approximately 6 sec. when a setting is changed, regardless of the selected display mode.

  • Page 18: Information Displayed On The Lcd Monitor

    Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor Shooting Information (Shooting Mode) * Spot AE Point Frame Zoom Magnification* Grid Lines* ISO Speed White Balance Shooting Method Photo Effect My Colors Flash Exposure Compensation/ Flash Output Metering Mode Compression Frame Rate (Movies) Resolution 29, 30) * Appears even if the LCD monitor is set to Standard display.
  • Page 19 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. Raise the ISO speed 66) or select a setting other than or attach the camera to a tripod or other device. Playback Information (Playback Mode) Standard WAVE Format Sound...
  • Page 20 Detailed Histogram Shooting Mode (Basic Guide p. 6 – 8) (p. 41 ISO Speed Shutter Speed Resolution/Frame Rate (Movies) Aperture Value 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 21: Using The Viewfinder

    Histogram Function The histogram is a graph that allows you to judge the brightness of the shot image. The greater the bias toward the left in the graph, the darker the image. The greater the bias toward the right, the brighter the image. If the image is too dark, adjust the exposure compensation to a positive value.

  • Page 22: Indicators

    Indicators The indicators light or blink when the power button or the shutter button is pressed. Never do the following while an indicator is lit. These actions may corrupt image data. - Shake or jolt the camera - Shut off the power, or open the memory card slot cover or battery cover Upper Indicator Green:...

  • Page 23: Formatting Memory Cards

    The power saving function will not activate during an Auto Play or while the camera is connected to a computer. The power saving function settings can be changed Formatting Memory Cards You should always format a new memory card or one from which you wish to erase all images and other data.

  • Page 24: Menus And Settings

    Menus and Settings Menus are used to set the shooting and playback settings as well as such camera settings as the date/time and electronic beep. The following menus are available. FUNC. Menu Rec., Play, Set up and My Camera Menus FUNC.
  • Page 25 Rec., Play, Set up and My Camera Menus Convenient settings for shooting or playback can be set with these menus. (Rec.) Menu (Play) Menu You can switch between menus with the button when this part is selected. • This example shows the Rec. menu. •...

  • Page 26: Menu List

    Menu List FUNC. Menu The icons shown below are the default settings. Menu Item ISO Speed White Balance Drive Mode Photo Effect My Colors +/ – (Flash)/ Flash Output Rec. Menu Menu Item AF Frame AiAF*/Center/FlexiZone Flash Sync 1st-curtain*/2nd-curtain Flash Adjust Auto*/Manual Slow Synchro On/Off*...

  • Page 27: Play Menu

    Menu Item Save Original On/Off* Reverse Disp. On*/Off Grid Lines On/Off* Date Stamp Off*/Date/Date & Time Save Settings – Play Menu Menu Item Protect Rotate Sound Memo Erase All Set up Menu Menu Item Options Mute On/Off* Options Reference Menu Item Page p.
  • Page 28 Menu Item Volume Start-up Vol. Operation Vol. Selftimer Vol. Shutter Volume Playback Vol. Power Saving Auto Power Down Display Off Date/Time Format File No. Reset Auto Rotate 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 29: My Camera Menu

    Menu Item Options Distance Units m/cm*/ft/in Language Video System NTSC/PAL Reset All My Camera Menu Item Theme Selects a common theme for each My Camera settings item. Start-up Image Sets the image displayed when the camera power is turned on. Start-up Sound Sets the sound played when the camera power is turned on.

  • Page 30: Resetting Settings To Their Default Values

    Resetting Settings to Their Default Values (Set up) Menu See Menus and Settings Select [OK] and press When the camera is in shooting mode and the shooting mode dial is set to reset to default values. The default values in other cases. Settings cannot be reset when the camera is connected to a computer or to a printer.

  • Page 31: Shooting

    FUNC. Menu (Compression). See Menus and Settings * Default setting. Use the resolution/compression settings and press the FUNC./SET button. Approximate Values for Resolutions Resolution PowerShot A620 3072 x 2304 (Large) pixels 2592 x 1944 (Medium 1) pixels (Large) 2048 x 1536...

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

    Approximate Values for Compression Settings Compression Superfine Fine Normal See Image Data Sizes (Estimated) See Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities Changing Resolutions and Frame Rates (Movies) You can change the resolution and frame rate when the movie mode is set to FUNC.

  • Page 33: Using The Digital Zoom

    * Frame rates indicate the number of frames recorded or played back each second. The higher the frame rate, the smoother the appearance of motion. * The resolution and frame rate are fixed in the See Image Data Sizes (Estimated) See Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities Using the Digital Zoom Shooting Mode...

  • Page 34: Continuous Shooting

    Super high-speed SDC-512MSH memory card (sold separately) immediately after a low level format • 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

    The digital zoom cannot be used in this mode. For printing instructions, refer to the Direct Print User Guide. * (Resolution) 22). PowerShot A620 PowerShot A610 (1600 x 1200) (Fine) (1600 x 1200) (Fine)

  • Page 36: Embedding The Date In The Image Data

    Embedding the Date in the Image Data You can embed the date in image data when Date Imprint Mode) is selected. (Rec.) Menu [Date & Time]. See Menus and Settings LCD monitor display : [Off] : [Date]/[Date & Time] Ensure that the camera’s date/time is set beforehand 26).

  • Page 37: Using The Self-Timer

    Using the Self-Timer Shooting Mode You can set a 10 sec. ( time and the number of shots ( the shutter button is pressed. FUNC. Menu See Menus and Settings * Default setting. : 2 sec. before the shutter releases, the self-timer sound and lamp will speed up.
  • Page 38 Changing the Delay Time and Number of Shots ( See Menus and Settings Select [Delay]/[Shots] using the button and change the settings using The self-timer sound will behave as follows. - The self-timer sound will start 2 sec. before the shutter releases.

  • Page 39: Movie Shooting

    Movie Shooting The following four movie modes are available. Standard You can select the resolution and frame rate and record until the memory card is full (when a super high-speed memory card is used, such as the recommended SDC-512MSH). The digital zoom can be used while shooting in this mode •...
  • Page 40 Select a movie mode using the resolution and frame rate 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 (in seconds) and [ Rec] appears on the LCD monitor.

  • 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 Shoot the first image in the sequence. The exposure and white balance are set and locked with the first image. Compose the second image so that it overlaps a portion of the first and shoot. You can press the previously recorded image to retake the shot. Minor discrepancies in the overlapping portions can be corrected when the images are stitched together.

  • Page 43: Program Ae

    Program AE The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture value to match the brightness of the subject. When a correct exposure cannot be obtained, the shutter speed and aperture values are shown in red on the LCD monitor when the shutter button is pressed halfway.
  • Page 44 The aperture value and shutter speed change according to the zoom state as follows. Maximum Wide Angle Maximum Telephoto , an aperture value of F11 at maximum wide angle may be possible depending on the shooting conditions. , an aperture value of F16 at maximum telephoto may be possible depending on the shooting conditions.

  • Page 45: Setting The Aperture

    Setting the Aperture The aperture adjusts the amount of light entering through the lens. When you set the aperture value, the camera automatically selects a shutter speed to match the brightness. Selecting a lower aperture value (opening the aperture) allows you to blur the background and create a beautiful portrait.

  • Page 46: Manually Setting The Shutter Speed And Aperture

    Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture You can manually set the shutter speed and aperture to shoot images. When you press the shutter button halfway, the difference between the standard exposure* and the selected exposure appears on the LCD monitor. If the difference is more than ±2 stops, “–2”...

  • Page 47: Selecting An Af Frame

    Selecting an AF Frame Shooting Mode The AF frame indicates the area of the composition on which the camera focuses. You can set the AF frame in the following ways. LCD monitor Menu display selection AiAF Center FlexiZone (Manual (Desired setting) position) (Rec.) Menu...
  • Page 48 Selecting an AF Frame Manually (when [FlexiZone] is selected) Turn on the LCD monitor Press the the AF frame turns green. Depending on the shooting mode, you can switch between the following setting options by pressing the button. Exposure compensation/AF frame Shutter speed/Exposure compensation/AF frame Aperture value/Exposure compensation/AF frame Shutter speed/Aperture value/AF frame...

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

    Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects (Focus Lock, AF Lock, Manual Focus) 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...

  • Page 50: Shooting In Manual Focus Mode

    Press and hold the shutter button halfway and press the icon and the MF indicator will appear on the LCD monitor. Re-aim the camera to compose the shot as desired and shoot. To Release the AF Lock Press the button. When shooting with the focus lock or AF lock using the LCD monitor, setting [AF Frame] to [Center] shooting easier since the camera focuses using the center...

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

    Depending on the shooting mode, pressing the will switch between the setting items as follows: Exposure compensation/ Shutter speed/Exposure compensation/ Aperture value/Exposure compensation/ Shutter speed/Aperture value/ Press the focus. The MF indicator shows approximate figures. Use them as a shooting guideline only. To Cancel the Manual Focus Press the button.
  • Page 52 Re-aim the camera to compose the shot as desired and press the shutter button fully. To Release the AE Lock Operate a button other than the You can use the FE lock when using the flash Changing the shutter speed and aperture value combination The automatically selected combinations of shutter speeds and aperture values can be freely changed without altering...

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

    Locking the Flash Exposure Setting (FE Lock) You can lock the flash exposure so that the exposure settings are correctly set regardless of the composition of your subject. Turn on the LCD monitor. Press the button and set it to Focus on the part of the subject on which you wish to lock the flash exposure setting.

  • Page 54: Switching Between Metering Modes

    Switching between Metering Modes FUNC. Menu See Menus and Settings * Default setting. Use the metering mode and press the FUNC./ SET button. Metering Methods Evaluative Center Weighted Average Spot Center AF Point Shooting Mode * (Evaluative) button to select the Appropriate for standard shooting conditions, including backlit scenes.

  • Page 55: Lcd Monitor

    Move the spot AE point to the same position as the selected AF frame/Lock the spot AE point to the center of the LCD monitor (Rec.) Menu [Center]/[AF Point] See Menus and Settings When [Spot AE Point] is set to [Center], the spot AE point frame appears at the center of the LCD monitor.

  • Page 56: Adjusting The Exposure Compensation

    Adjusting the Exposure Compensation Adjust the exposure compensation setting to avoid making the subject too dark when it is backlit or shot against a bright background or to avoid making lights appear too bright in night shots. Turn on the LCD monitor. Press the exposure compensation bar is displayed.

  • Page 57: Adjusting The Tone (White Balance)

    Adjusting the Tone (White Balance) Shooting Mode Normally, the (Auto) white balance setting selects an optimal white balance. When the looking colors, change the white balance using a setting appropriate for the light source. FUNC. Menu See Menus and Settings * Default setting.
  • Page 58 This setting cannot be adjusted when the effect is selected. 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 59 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 60: Changing The Photo Effect

    Changing the Photo Effect Shooting Mode By setting a photo effect before you shoot, you can change the look and feel of the pictures you take. FUNC. Menu See Menus and Settings * Default setting. Use the photo effect and press the FUNC./ SET button.

  • Page 61: Shooting In A My Colors Mode

    Shooting in a My Colors Mode A My Colors mode easily changes the colors in an image when it is shot, allowing you to alter the balance between red, green and blue, transform pale or tanned skin or change a color specified in the LCD monitor into a different color.
  • Page 62 Color Accent Color Swap Custom Color * The skin colors of non-human subjects may also be altered. * You may not obtain the expected results depending on the skin color. FUNC. Menu See Menus and Settings * Default setting. Use the My Colors mode.
  • Page 63 Changing the Save Method for the Original Image When you are shooting still images in a My Colors mode, you can specify whether or not both the altered image and the original image are recorded. (Rec.) Menu [Off]. See Menus and Settings If [On] is selected, the two images will be numbered consecutively with the altered...
  • Page 64 Setting the Camera to the Color Accent Mode Colors other than the color specified in the LCD monitor are shot in black and white. (Color Accent) See Menus and Settings The camera will switch to color input mode and the display will alternate between the original image and the color accent image (using the previously set...
  • Page 65 Setting the Camera to the Color Swap Mode This mode allows you to transform a color specified in the LCD monitor into another. Original Color (Before Swapping) (Color Swap) See Menus and Settings The camera will switch to color input mode and the display will alternate between the original image and the color swap image (using the previously set color).
  • Page 66 Aim the camera so that the desired color appears at the center of the LCD monitor and press the Only one color can be specified. 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 67 Use the to select [Red], [Green], [Blue] or [Skin Tone] and button to adjust the color balance. 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 68: Adjusting The Iso Speed

    Adjusting the ISO Speed Raise the ISO speed when you wish to reduce the effects of camera shake, turn the flash off when shooting in a dark area, or use a fast shutter speed. FUNC. Menu See Menus and Settings * Default setting.

  • Page 69: Compensating The Flash Adjustment / Flash Output

    Compensating the Flash Adjustment / Flash Output Shooting Mode When the shooting mode is set to [Auto] adjusted in 1/3-stop increments in the range of –2 + /– (Flash) (Flash Exposure to +2 stops. Compensation) You can combine the flash exposure compensation with the camera’s exposure compensation function to achieve creative effects which compensate for background exposure.

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

    Switching the Timing at which the Flash Fires The flash fires right after the shutter opens, regardless 1st-curtain of the shutter speed. Usually, the 1st-curtain is used when shooting. The flash fires right before the shutter closes. Compared with the 1st-curtain, the flash fires later and this allows 2nd-curtain you to shoot images in which, for example, a car’s taillights seem to trail off behind.

  • Page 71: Saving Custom Settings

    Saving Custom Settings You can save frequently used shooting modes and various shooting settings to the (Custom) mode. When necessary, you can then shoot images with previously saved settings by simply turning the mode dial to Settings that are not memorized when the shooting mode is changed or when the power is turned off (such as continuous shooting or self-timer) are also remembered.

  • Page 72: Setting The Auto Rotate Function

    Setting the Auto Rotate Function Shooting Mode Your camera is equipped with an Intelligent Orientation sensor that detects the orientation of an image shot with the camera held vertically and automatically rotates it to the correct orientation when viewing it in the LCD monitor. (Set up) Menu See Menus and Settings When the Auto Rotate function is set...

  • Page 73: 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 Reset] [On]/[Off]. See Menus and Settings File No. Reset Function The file number is reset to the start (100-0001) each time a new memory card is inserted.

  • Page 74: Playback/Erasing

    Playback/Erasing Please also see the Basic Camera User Guide (p. 11). Magnifying Images Press the zoom lever toward will display and a magnified portion of the image will display. Images can be magnified up to a factor of approximately 10x. Use the around the image.

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

    Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback) Press the zoom lever toward Up to nine images can be viewed at once in index playback. Use the change the image selection. Switching between Sets of Nine Images The jump bar will display if you press the zoom lever toward playback and you can switch the display between sets of nine images.

  • Page 76: Jumping To Images

    Jumping to Images When you have many images recorded onto a memory card, it is handy to use the four search keys below to jump over images to find the object of your search. Jump 10 Images Jump 100 Images Jump Shot Date Jump to Movie In single image playback...

  • Page 77: Viewing Movies

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

  • Page 78: Editing Movies

    Use the television’s controls to adjust the volume when playing a movie on a TV set The sound cannot be played in slow motion playback. Editing Movies You can delete portions of recorded movies. Movies 1 second or longer before editing can be edited in 1- second increments, but those that are protected or less than 1 second long cannot be edited.
  • Page 79 Select [New File] or [Overwrite] and press [New File] saves the edited movie under a new file name. The pre-edit data is left unchanged. Note, if you press the FUNC./SET button while saving the movie, saving is cancelled. [Overwrite] saves the edited movie with its original name. The pre-edit data is lost.

  • Page 80: Rotating Images In The Display

    Rotating Images in the Display Images can be rotated clockwise 90° or 270° in the display. Original (Play) Menu See Menus and Settings Use the rotate and press Cycle through the 90°/270°/original orientations with each press of the FUNC./SET button. This also can be set in the index playback mode.

  • Page 81: 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 60 seconds) to an image. The sound data is saved in the WAVE format. (Play) Menu See Menus and Settings Use the which to attach a sound memo and press The sound memo control panel will display.

  • Page 82: Automated Playback (Auto Play)

    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. Automated Playback (Auto Play) Use this feature to automatically play back all of the images in the memory card.

  • Page 83: Protecting Images

    Protecting Images You can protect important images and movies from accidental erasure. (Play) Menu See Menus and Settings 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.

  • Page 84: 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 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...

  • Page 85: 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. This is extremely convenient for printing on a direct print compatible printer, or for sending the images to a photo developing service that supports DPOF.
  • Page 86 Select images for printing. Selection methods differ for the Print Type settings (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 87: 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 from oldest to newest by the shooting date. A maximum of 998 images can be selected. When [Print Type] is set to [Both], the number of copies can be set.
  • Page 88 Select [Set up] and press Select [Print Type], [Date] or [File No.] and then specify the 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.

  • Page 89: Setting The Dpof Transfer Settings

    Setting the DPOF Transfer Settings You can use the camera to specify settings for images before downloading to a computer. Refer to the Software Starter Guide for instructions on how to transfer images to your computer. The settings used on the camera comply with the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) standards.
  • Page 90 All the Images on a Memory Card (Play) Menu See Menus and Settings 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.

  • Page 91: Viewing Images On A Tv Set

    Viewing Images on a TV set You can use a video-compatible television as a monitor to shoot or play back images when it is connected to the camera with the supplied AV Cable. Turn off the Camera and the TV. Connect the AV cable to the camera’s A/V OUT terminal.

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

    Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) My Camera allows you to customize the start-up image and start- up, operation, self-timer and shutter sounds. You can change and register these settings, enabling you to customize the camera to suit your own tastes. Changing My Camera Settings (My Camera) Menu See Menus and Settings...

  • Page 93: Registering My Camera Settings

    Registering My Camera Settings Images recorded onto the memory card and newly recorded sounds can be added as My Camera settings to the items. You can also use the supplied software to upload your computer’s images and sounds to the camera. A computer is required to restore the My Camera settings to the defaults.
  • Page 94 Select an image or record a sound. Start-up Image Select the image you wish to register and press the FUNC./SET button. Start-up, Operation, Self-timer and Shutter Sounds Select FUNC./SET button. After recording, select FUNC./SET button. - Recording will automatically stop when the recording time elapses.

  • Page 95: Troubleshooting

    (Basic Guide p. 1). Reload the batteries in the correct direction (Basic Guide p. 1). Use only unused AA-size alkaline batteries or Canon AA-size NiMH batteries (Basic Guide p. 1). Replace the camera batteries with 4 unused or fully charged batteries (Basic Guide p.

  • Page 96: Lcd Monitor

    The Date/Time menu appears. The built-in rechargeable lithium battery charge is low. LCD monitor 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 97: Shooting

    Format the memory card If reformatting does not work, the memory card logic circuits may be damaged. Consult the nearest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Slide the write protect tab of the SD memory card upward When the shooting mode is , open the LCD monitor and shoot subject.

  • Page 98: Image Is Blurred Or Out Of Focus

    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. AF-assist Beam is set to [Off]. The camera moves when the shutter button is pressed.
  • Page 99 Subject is too far away for flash to reach. Subject in recorded image is too bright. Subject is too close, making the flash too strong. Subject is bright in contrast to the background. Too much light is shining directly into the camera, or is being reflected off the subject.
  • Page 100 Eyes appear red. Light reflecting back from eyes can make them appear red when the flash is used in dark areas. Continuous shooting slows down. The memory card’s performance has dropped. Recording images to memory card takes a long time. Memory card was formatted in another device.

  • Page 101: Shooting Movies

    Shooting Movies The recording time may not display properly or filming may stop unexpectedly. The following types of memory cards are used. - Slow recording cards. - Cards formatted on a different camera or a computer. - Cards which have had images recorded and erased repeatedly.

  • Page 102: 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 cannot be edited. Some movies shot with another camera cannot be edited. Movies do not play back correctly.

  • Page 103: 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 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.
  • Page 105 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. Incompatible JPEG format You attempted to play back an incompatible JPEG image. Corrupted Data You attempted to play back an image with corrupted data.
  • 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 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 reduced usage time. At low temperatures, battery performance may be reduced and the low battery icon ( Under these conditions, restore the battery performance by...

  • Page 109: Handling The Memory Card

    Handling the 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. Do not attempt to disassemble or alter the memory card.
  • 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)

    Using the Lenses (Sold Separately) The camera supports use of the separately sold Wide Converter WC-DC58N and Tele-converter TC-DC58N. In order to attach these lenses, you also need to use the separately sold Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC58F. When attaching the wide converter or tele-converter, be sure to screw it on securely.

  • Page 115: Attaching A Lens

    Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC58F This is a lens adapter required for attaching the wide converter and tele-converter (58 mm thread diameter). Attaching a Lens Be sure that the camera is turned off. Press the ring release button and hold it down, and turn the ring in the direction of the arrow.
  • Page 116 Set the lens on the adapter, and turn it in the indicated direction to attach it securely. Completely remove all dust and dirt from conversion lenses with a lens blower brush before use. The camera may focus on any dirt that remains. Be careful when handling the lenses since it is easy to get finger prints on them.

  • Page 117: 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.
  • Page 118 Fasten the attachment screws securely so that they do not loosen. Failure to do so may lead to the dropping of the camera and flash resulting in damage to both. Before attaching the bracket to the flash, check that the lithium battery (CR123A or DL123) is installed.

  • 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 rear of the European Warranty System (EWS) Booklet.

  • Page 120: Specifications

    Specifications All data is based on Canon’s standard testing methods. Subject to change without notice. PowerShot A620/A610 Camera Effective Pixels : PowerShot A620: Approx. 7.1 million Image Sensor Lens Digital Zoom Optical Viewfinder LCD Monitor AF System Shooting Distance (From the front of the...
  • Page 121 Shutter Speeds Metering System Exposure Compensation Sensitivity White Balance Built-in Flash Flash Range Flash Exposure Compensation Shooting Modes : 15 – 1/2500 sec. • The shutter speed varies according to the shooting mode. • Slow shutter speeds of 1.3 sec. or slower operate with noise reduction.
  • Page 122 (Movies) Compression Number of (Still images) : PowerShot A620: Recording Pixels : PowerShot A620: Approx. 1.9 shots/sec. (Large/Fine mode) PowerShot A610: Approx. 2.4 shots/sec. (Large/Fine mode) : Activates shutter after an approx. 10-sec./ approx. 2-sec. delay, Custom Timer 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). : PictBridge compliant, and Canon Direct Print and Bubble Jet Direct compatible : Start-up image, start-up sound, operation sound, self-timer sound, and shutter sound.
  • Page 124 (excluding protrusions) Weight (camera body only) 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 shooting is used and optimized, yielding extremely high quality prints.

  • 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 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. : Card included with the camera...
  • Page 127 Imprint Mode) 1600 x 1200 pixels • Capable of smooth continuous shooting • This reflects standard shooting criteria established by Canon. Actual results may vary according to the subject and shooting conditions. : Card included with the camera SDC-16M SDC-128M...
  • Page 128 Movie Resolution 640 x 480 Standard pixels 320 x 240 My Colors pixels Fast Frame 320 x 240 Rate pixels 160x 120 Compact pixels Maximum movie clip length at figures indicate the maximum continuous recording time. Frame SDM- SDC- Rate 6 sec.
  • Page 129 Image Data Sizes (Estimated) Resolution PowerShot A620 3072 x 2304 pixels PowerShot A610 2592 x 1944 pixels PowerShot A620 2592 x 1944 pixels PowerShot A610 2048 x 1536 pixels PowerShot A620 2048 x 1536 pixels PowerShot A610 1600 x 1200 pixels...
  • Page 130 SD Memory Card Interface Dimensions Weight NiMH Battery NB-2AH (Supplied with the separately sold NiMH Battery NB4-200 set or the Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-200) Type Nominal Voltage Typical Capacity Cycle Life Operating Temperatures Dimensions Weight Battery Charger CB-4AH/CB-4AHE (Supplied with the separately sold Battery and Charger Kit CBK4- 200) Rated Input Rated Output...
  • Page 131 Thread Diameter 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...
  • Page 132 Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC58F (Sold Separately) Thread Diameter Dimensions Weight 58 mm standard filter thread Diameter: 62 mm (2.4 in.) Length: 46.1 mm (1.8 in.) Approx. 17 g (0.60 oz.)

  • Page 133: Index

    INDEX AC Adapter Kit ACK600 AE Lock ...49 ...45 AF Frame ...16, AF Lock ...47 AF-assist Beam ...24, AiAF ...45 Auto Play ...80 Auto Rotate Function ...70 AV Cable ...89 Battery Battery Capacity ...123 Charging ...109 Handling ...105 Installing ...Basic 1 Compression ...30 Continuous Shooting...
  • Page 134 Landscape ... Basic 6 Language LCD Monitor Information Displayed Night Display ... 15 Using the LCD Monitor Lense Conversion Lens Adapter Tele-converter Wide Converter Macro ... Basic 10 Magnifying ... 72 Maintenance ... 117 Manual Exposure Manual Focus ... 48 Memory Card Estimated Capacities Formatting...
  • Page 135 Self-Timer ...35 Set up Menu ...23, Shooting Mode Auto ...Basic 6 Creative Zone ...Basic 8 Dial ...Basic 6 Functions Available ...135 Image Zone ...Basic 6 Shutter Button ...14 Fully ...Basic 5 Halfway ...Basic 5 Shutter Speed ...41 Smooth Continuous Shooting Sound Memo ...79 Special Scene Mode ...Basic 7...

  • 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: Functions Available In Each Shooting Mode

    The following chart shows the functions and settings available in each shooting mode. mode, you can shoot using your saved settings Function Large Medium 1 Medium 2 Medium 3 (PowerShot Resolu- A620 only) tion Small Postcard – – Movie Super Fine Compres- Fine...
  • Page 138 Function Macro Mode Digital Zoom Safety Shift Exposure Compensation Evaluative Center Metering Weighted System Avg. Spot AE Lock/ FE Lock Shooting White Balance Photo Effect ISO Speed Reverse Disp. Auto Rotate Date Stamp Grid Lines * Default setting Setting available •...
  • Page 139 CEL-SF3C210 © 2005 CANON INC.

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