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Canon PowerShot A100 User Manual

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CDI-E039-010
2002 CANON INC. PRINTED IN MALAYSIA
ENGLISH
Camera User Guide
This guide covers both the PowerShot A200 and PowerShot A100 digital cameras.
• Please read the "Read this First" section (p.11).
• Please refer to the "Software Starter Guide" for
information on installing the software and
downloading images.
• Please read the "Quick Start" section on the
following page for a simple explanation of
shooting, replaying and erasing.
• Please also read the "Printer User Guide"
included with your Canon printer.

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  • Page 1 CDI-E039-010 ENGLISH Camera User Guide This guide covers both the PowerShot A200 and PowerShot A100 digital cameras. • Please read the "Read this First" section (p.11). • Please refer to the "Software Starter Guide" for information on installing the software and downloading images.

  • Page 2: Quick Start

    Quick Start Install the batteries and CF card Open the CF card slot / battery cover and insert a CF card and batteries. Open the lens cover to turn the power on The green indicator next to the optical viewfinder starts flashing green.

  • Page 3: Components Guide

    Components Guide Front View * For connecting your camera to a computer via a USB Interface Cable IFC-300PCU (supplied with camera) (p.85) or connecting to a Direct Print Function compliant printer via Direct Interface Cable DIF-100 (supplied with printer) (p. 69). (For a list of printers that work with this camera, please refer to the System Map.) Back View Shutter Button (p.

  • Page 4: Operation Panel

    G Components Guide G Operation Panel MENU Button (p. 36) DISP (Display) Button (p. 29) Indicators (Single Image Erase) Button (p. 65) Zoom Button (p. 35) Power / Replay Button (p. 27) DISP (Exposure) / WB (White Balance) / MENU (Photo Effects) / Flash / (Continuous) /...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents : Functions and operations tables. Quick Start Using the LCD Monitor ... 29 Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor ... 31 Components Guide Using the Viewfinder ... 33 Front View ... 4 Pressing the Shutter Button ... 34 Back View ...

  • Page 6: Read This First

    Read this First Accessories This digital camera is designed to perform optimally when used with genuine Canon brand digital camera accessories (“Canon Brand Accessories”). You may use non Canon Brand Accessories with this Digital camera. However, Canon Makes no warranties concerning, and is not responsible for damages resulting from, use of non Canon Brand Accessories.
  • Page 7 Please note that Canon, its subsidiaries and affiliates, and distributors of its digital cameras are not liable for any consequential damages arising from any malfunction of the Canon digital camera or CompactFlash™ card (CF card) resulting in the failure of an image to be recorded or to be recorded in a format that is machine readable.
  • Page 8 • Do not attempt to disassemble or alter any part of the equipment that is not expressly described in this guide. Disassembly or alteration may result in high-voltage electrical shock. Internal inspections, alterations and repairs should be conducted by qualified service personnel authorized by your camera distributor or a Canon Customer Support Help Desk.
  • Page 9 Use only recommended batteries and accessories. • 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 10: Preparing The Camera

    G Read this First G Preventing Malfunctions G 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. G Avoid Condensation Related Problems Moving the equipment rapidly between hot and cold temperatures may cause condensation (water droplets) to form on its external and internal surfaces.
  • Page 11 Proper Battery Handling We recommend that you use the optional AC Adapter Kit ACK800 to power the camera Use AA-size Alkaline or Canon AA-size NiMH during long usage sessions (p. 99). batteries only. Refer to "Using Rechargeable The optional battery charger kit lets you use Batteries"...

  • Page 12: Battery Status Indications

    G Preparing the Camera G If you do not plan to use the camera for a WARNING long time, remove the batteries from the Never use damaged batteries or batteries whose outer camera and store them in a safe place. seal is completely or partially missing or peeled off, as Batteries may leak and damage the camera there is risk that such batteries may leak, overheat, or...

  • Page 13: Setting The Date / Time

    G Preparing the Camera G Setting the Date / Time The Date / Time menu will be displayed when camera power is turned on for the first time or at low date battery power. Perform operations from Step 5. (Replace the date battery when power from the current one is exhausted (p.

  • Page 14: Basic Functions

    G Preparing the Camera G Press button to select (Language) and press the SET but- ton. Using the Soft Case (Optional) Use the soft case for storing the camera, The Language menu may appear differently batteries and CF card. on cameras in some regions. Set the language.

  • Page 15: Using The Lcd Monitor

    G Basic Functions G Replay Mode / While Connecting to a Printer / Replay Mode Computer The power will automatically shut off approxi- Press the mately 5 minutes after the last function is accessed. While Connected to a Printer (optional) Switching between Shooting/Replay The power will automatically shut off approxi- mately 5 minutes after the last camera function...

  • Page 16: Information Displayed On The Lcd Monitor

    G Basic Functions G Replay Mode Set the flash to On or affix the camera to a tripod when the upper indicator flashes orange and the camera shake warning icon Press the ) appears in the LCD monitor after the on.

  • Page 17: Using The Viewfinder

    G Basic Functions G The recording time for movies is also displayed. Replay Mode (Simple Display) The following information may be displayed, The following information is displayed for the depending on the image. Simple Display. • File no. • Image no. (Replay image no. / total) •...

  • Page 18: Pressing The Shutter Button

    Using the Digital Zoom When the LCD monitor is on, you can digitally zoom in on a subject. Images can be zoomed up to 4 times (PowerShot A200), or 3.2 times (PowerShot A100). Adjust Zoom Button: The subject will be enlarged.

  • Page 19: Selecting Menus And Settings

    “Menu Settings and Default Settings” (p. 38). Press the MENU button. The menu appears. mode modes Press button to select Rec. / e.g. PowerShot A100 Play or the Set up menu. Press button to select a menu item. Rec. menu / Set up menu: Press button to select the settings you wish to set.

  • Page 20: Menu Settings And Default Settings

    Available Settings Resolution (Still pictures) 1600 × 1200* / 1024 × 768 / PowerShot A200 1280 × 960* / 1024 × 768 / PowerShot A100 320 × 240* / 160 × 120 Resolution (Movies) Compression Superfine / Fine* / ISO Speed...

  • Page 21: Shooting

    640 × 480 pixels (Small) Resolution 320 × 240 pixels 160 × 120 pixels (Fine), (Normal). Select (Nor- Compression Superfine (Fine) settings provide adequate Fine Normal G Shooting G PowerShot A100 1280 × 960 pixels 1024 × 768 pixels 640 × 480 pixels...

  • Page 22: Using The Flash

    G Shooting G In the [Rec.] Menu, select (Reso- lution) or (Compression). See “Selecting Menus and Settings” (p. 36). Resolution e.g. PowerShot A100 Compression Using the Flash Press button to select the settings. Press the MENU button. See “Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode”...

  • Page 23: Macro / Infinity Modes

    The recordable area at the closest focal distance : Available PowerShot A200: approx. 46 x 34mm : Available only for the first image PowerShot A100: approx. 47 x 35mm G Shooting G (1.81 x 1.34 in.) (1.85 x 1.38 in.)

  • Page 24: Continuous Mode

    The shooting speed is as follows.* PowerShot A200: approx. 2 images per second PowerShot A100: approx. 3 images per second * Large / Fine, LCD monitor off mode. (These figures reflect standard Canon testing conditions. The actual figures will vary accord- ing to the shooting conditions.)

  • Page 25: Movie Mode

    (AVI / Motion JPEG) on a PowerShot A200: approx. 9 seconds computer. Quick Time 5.0 is included on the PowerShot A100: approx. 14 seconds Canon Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM. PowerShot A200: approx. 26 seconds See “Functions Available in Each Shooting PowerShot A100: approx.

  • Page 26: Using The Focus Lock

    G Shooting G Using the Focus Lock The following types of subject may not be suited to autofocus photography. Use the focus lock in these situations. • Subjects with extremely low contrast to the surroundings • Subjects with extremely bright objects at the center of the composition •...

  • Page 27: Adjusting The Exposure

    G Shooting G Adjusting the Exposure If you are shooting against a bright background or strong backlight, you may need to correct the exposure so that the subject doesn’t come out too dark. Press the button. Press button to adjust the compensation.

  • Page 28: Switching Between Photo Effect Modes

    (ISO matically adjusts ISO as shown below. Speed). PowerShot A200: ISO 50 - 150 See “Selecting Menus and Settings” (p. 36). PowerShot A100: ISO 64 - 150 e.g. PowerShot A100 Press button to select the ISO speed. Press the MENU button.

  • Page 29: Resetting The File Number

    G Shooting G Resetting the File Number Select the set up method for the file number. The camera resets the file number to 100- 0001 each time you insert a new (unused) CF card. If you insert a card that already contains some images, numbering resumes from the next available number.

  • Page 30: Replaying

    : Available : Available only for the first image : The ISO speed is automatically set between the equivalent of 50 and 150 (PowerShot A200) or 64 and 150 (PowerShot A100) : Setting is retained even after power off. Replaying...

  • Page 31: Viewing Images In Sets Of 9

    G Replaying G Viewing Images in Sets of 9 View nine images at once on the LCD monitor Changing the Displayed Images (Index View) so that you can search the image quickly. Press the button. 9 images appear at a time. Press button to select the image.

  • Page 32: Rotating Images In The Display

    G Replaying G Rotating Images in the Display You can rotate an image by 90° or 270° clockwise in the LCD monitor. 90° 0° (Original) 270° Auto Play Use this feature to automatically replay all of In the [Play] Menu, select (Ro- the images in the CF card (Auto Play).

  • Page 33: Protecting Images

    G Replaying G Protecting Images Use the protect feature to protect important im- ages from accidental erasure. In the [Play] Menu, select (Pro- tect) and press the SET button. See “Selecting Menus and Settings” (p. 36). Press button to select the image you want to protect and press the SET button.

  • Page 34: Formatting A Cf Card

    SET button. Printing About Printing After connecting the camera to an optional Canon direct print function compliant printer, you can Select [Cancel] and press the SET button to cancel the formatting. easily print images just by using the controls on the camera. Or, you can specify the images on your CF card you want to print and how many copies you want (DPOF* Print Settings), and then take the CF card to a participating photo lab to have them printed out later.

  • Page 35: Selecting From The Print Order Menu

    DPOF Settings - Replay Print Order Menu Connecting the Camera to a Printer Two direct interface cables are included with Canon printers having the direct print function. Use the DIF-100 cable with the Image (p. 72) connector when connecting to this camera.

  • Page 36: Printing

    G Printing G Connect the camera and printer using the direct interface cable. • When you insert the cable, make sure the mark of the cable faces the front of the camera. When disconnecting the cable from the camera’s Digital terminal, be sure to hold the DIGITAL Terminal connector at its sides and pull it straight out.

  • Page 37: Print Settings (Direct Print Function)

    G Printing G Print Settings (Direct Print Function) You can specify print settings while a printer is connected. Setting the Number of Copies Setting the Print Style While displaying the image, press the You can set the following print styles. SET button and press button to select [copies].
  • Page 38 G Printing G Press the MENU button. Specifying the Printing Area • If [Borderless] or [Multiple] is selected as the print style, the center portion of the re- You can select from 3 types of printing areas. corded image is printed at an enlarged size. As a result, the top, bottom and sides may be cropped slightly.

  • Page 39: Dpof Print Settings

    On your CF card, select which image or images you want to print and how many copies you want. This is convenient for printing images all at once, on optional Canon direct print function compliant printers or at participating photo labs.

  • Page 40: Setting The Print Style

    G Printing G Images are printed in order from oldest to newest by the shooting date. A maximum of 998 images can be set per CF card. The number of copies cannot be set when the [Print Type] is set to [Index]. Only one copy can be set at [Index].

  • Page 41: Printing With Dpof Print Settings

    G Printing G Printing with DPOF Print Settings You can use the DPOF print settings to print with an optional direct print function compliant printer. Display the [Print Order] menu. See “Selecting from the Print Order Menu” (p. 68). Press button to select [Print] and press the SET button.

  • Page 42: Image Transfer Settings (Dpof Transfer Order) Setting The Image Transfer

    Image Transfer Settings (DPOF Transfer Order) Setting the Image Transfer Using the camera, you can specify images you Selecting Images for Transferring wish to transfer and attach to e-mails. (Please use the supplied software for actually transfer- ring images.) These settings are compatible with the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) stan- dards.

  • Page 43: Downloading Images To A Computer

    USB cable. Copy images from the card into a folder of your choice on the hard disk. 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).

  • Page 44: List Of Menu Options And Messages

    If you do not take any action within the next minute, the camera turns off. You can turn the camera back on by pressing the button. e.g. PowerShot A100 Resolution (Movies) *Default settings Setting Content Item / Menu Screen...

  • Page 45: Play Menu

    G List of Menu Options and Messages G Rec. Menu (2/2) Item / Menu Screen Setting Content Item / Menu Screen AiAF AF-assist Beam Sets the AiAF to on (the camera automatically selects the AF frame when taking a picture) or off (AF frame is set to the middle frame) (p.

  • Page 46: Set Up Menu

    G List of Menu Options and Messages G Set up Menu Item / Menu Screen Setting Content Item / Menu Screen Beep Format Sets whether or not the beep sounds when the shutter button is pressed or when a menu operation is performed (p.

  • Page 47: List Of Messages

    G List of Menu Options and Messages G List of Messages The following table explains each of the messages that may appear on the LCD monitor. Busy... : The camera is recording image data to the CF card. The Replay mode is running. No CF card : You attempted to shoot or replay with no CF card installed.

  • Page 48: Appendices

    G List of Menu Options and Messages G The following table lists and explains the messages that may be on the LCD monitor when printing to an optional direct print function compliant printer. (Some of these messages may not appear depending on the printer.) No Paper : Paper cassette is empty or is not installed correctly.

  • Page 49: Using The Optional Battery Kits

    Wanneer deze leeg zijn, moet u ze niet weggoolen maar inleveren als KCA This charger can be used only to charge Canon AA-size NiMH batteries. Please do not attempt to charge any other type of batteries with this charger.
  • Page 50 220 minutes (for four) for the charger to fully recharge the batteries (as determined by testing at Canon facilities). Please do not charge batteries in areas where the tem- perature is outside the range of 0 to 35 °C (32 to 104 °F).

  • Page 51: Camera Care And Maintenance

    Lens: • Never wipe the camera or lens with cleaners that contain organic solvents. If you are unable to remove the dirt from the lens, contact the Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Viewfinder: Clean with a lens blower brush. If necessary, wipe lightly with a soft cloth or eyeglass lens wiper.
  • Page 52 Contact Canon Customer Help Desk. batteries: Batteries do not charge. Use only unused AA-size alkaline batteries or • Canon AA-size NiMH batteries. (For the infor- mation about alkaline batteries, see “Proper Battery Handling” (p. 21).) Cause Problem If shooting in a cold area, keep the batteries Battery capacity drops due to low •...
  • Page 53 G Appendices G Problem Cause Shots are blurry or The camera was moving when you took unfocused. the shot. Autofocus function hampered by obstruction to AF-assist beam. The AF-assist beam settings are set to [Off]. The subject was outside the range over which the camera can focus.

  • Page 54: Specifications

    Specifications All data is based on Canon’s standard testing methods. Subject to change without notice. PowerShot A200 Camera Effective Pixels Approx. 2 million 1 / 3.2 in. CCD Image Sensor (Total number of pixels: approx. 2.1 million) 5 mm (35 mm film equivalent: 39 mm), F2.8...
  • Page 55 Approx. 175 g (6.2 oz.) (excluding batteries and CF Card) * This digital camera supports Exif 2.2 (also called “Exif Print”). Exif Print is a standard for enhancing the communica- tion 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 56 126 sec. * The shooting time for 1 movie PowerShot A200: approx. 9 seconds, PowerShot A100: approx. 14 seconds PowerShot A200: approx. 26 seconds, PowerShot A100: approx. 30 seconds The figures in the table reflect recording times for repeated shooting.
  • Page 57 G Specifications G NiMH Battery NB-1AH Compact Power Adapter CA-PS800 Supplied with the optional NiMH Battery NB4-100 set Supplied with the optional AC Adapter Kit ACK800. and the Battery / Charger Kit CBK100. Rated Input Type Rechargeable nickel hydride battery Rated Output Operating Temperature 0 - 40 °C (32 - 104 °F) Nominal Voltage...

  • Page 58: Index

    Index Continuous Mode ... 46 Adjusting the Exposure ... 52 AF-assist Beam ... 4, 34 Date ... 24 AiAF ... 51 Default Settings ... 38, 91 Autofocus ... 33, 51 Digital Zoom ... 35 Downloading Images to a Computer Connecting the Camera to a Computer Batteries Via the USB Cable ...
  • Page 59 G Index G Functions ... 57 Photo Effect ... 54 Play Menu ... 89 Image Transfer Settings Power Save Function ... 27 (DPOF Transfer Order) ... 82 Pressing Fully ... 34 Index View ... 60 Pressing Halfway ... 34 Indicators ... 6 Printing Infinity ...
  • Page 60 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 any time without prior notice.

  • Page 61: Fcc Notice

    • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV technician for help. The cables with the ferrite core provided with the digital camera must be used with this equipment in order to comply with Class B limits in Subject B of Part 15 on the FCC rules.

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