Canon PowerShot A530 Operating Manual
Canon digital camera specification sheet
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Also See for PowerShot A530:
- Software user's manual (153 pages) ,
- Advanced user's manual (139 pages) ,
- Software starter manual (98 pages)
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A95
Shooting Mode Dial
Speaker
Shutter Button
Zoom Lever
Microphone
Ring Release
Button
Indicators
Viewfinder
LCD Monitor
DC in
SET Button
Menu Button
Do not aim the camera directly into the sun or other intense
N
light sources.
Do not immerse camera in liquid or allow to get wet. Wipe
N
dry with soft, absorbent cloth if exterior contacts liquid or salt
air.
Do not use, place or store in direct sunlight or in places
N
subject to high temperatures such as the dashboard or trunk
of a car.
Do not place camera on speakers, electric motors or other
N
equipment generating strong electromagnetic fields.
FUnC MEnU
The mode dial will determine what options are available. Press the FUnC
button, then use the Up/Down buttons to select a function to change, and
left/right to set the function. When done setting up the camera, press the
FUnC button to return to shooting mode.
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Power Lamp
On/Off Button
Viewfinder Window
Flash
AF-assist beam
Red-eye reduction Lamp
Self-Timer Lamp
Lens
Ring Terminal
Cover
Strap Mount
Mode Switch
Display
Button
Print/Share Button
Tripod Socket
Battery Cover Lock
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A/V Out
Terminal
USB
Terminal
CD Card Slot Cover
Flash/Up Button
Right Button
Left Button
Macro/Manual Focus/
Down Button
Function/Single Image
Erase Button
Battery
Cover
Operating Guide for
ShOOTIng
Make sure camera is in
shooting mode, and then
turn the shooting dial to
the desired setting (AUTO
is easiest). Aim the camera
and use the zoom lever
to frame the shot to your
desires. Press the shutter
button down halfway to let
the camera adjust focus
and exposure. When ready
press the button down
complete to take the
image.
LCD MOnITOR
(A95 only)
Use the LCD monitor to
check an image during
shooting, to play back
recorded images or to
adjust menu settings.
The LCD monitor will
automatically turn off
when it clicks shut against
the camera body. For
protection, always close
the LCD monitor after use.
Pressing the DISP button
switches the LCD monitor
display mode. The AF
frame changes according
to its setting (LCD monitor
On).
AF Frame set to [AiAF]
green: Focusing
complete (focused AF
frame)
Does not appear:
Focusing difficulty
Af Frame set to
[Center] or [Flexizone]
green: Focusing
complete
Yellow: Focusing
difficulty
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canona95 | 02.25.08 | JW
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Summary of Contents for Canon PowerShot A530
- Page 1 Do not use, place or store in direct sunlight or in places subject to high temperatures such as the dashboard or trunk of a car. Do not place camera on speakers, electric motors or other equipment generating strong electromagnetic fields. FUnC MEnU The mode dial will determine what options are available. Press the FUnC button, then use the Up/Down buttons to select a function to change, and left/right to set the function. When done setting up the camera, press the FUnC button to return to shooting mode. Media Loan 360.867.6253 Please Recycle! ˛ CAnOn POWErShOT Viewfinder Window Flash AF-assist beam Red-eye reduction Lamp Self-Timer Lamp A/V Out Terminal Ring Terminal Cover Terminal Mode Switch CD Card Slot Cover Flash/Up Button Right Button Left Button...
- Page 2 A530 & A550 Viewfinder window AF-assist beam/ Red-eye reduction lamp/ Self-timer lamp Microphone Ring Lens ShOOTIng MODE DIAL Use the shooting mode dial to switch between the shooting modes. AUTO The camera Automatically selects settings. IMAgE ZOnE The camera automatically selects settings according to the image composition type. : Portrait – Use this mode when you want the subject to appear sharp and the background to blur. : Landscape – Use this mode to shoot spacious landscape scenes. : night Scene – Use this mode to capture human subjects against the backdrop of an evening sky or night scene. : Fast Shutter – Use this mode to shoot fast moving objects. : Slow Shutter – Use this mode to shoot moving objects to make them appear blurred. SCn : Special Scene – Select from 8 scene modes to shoot with the most appropriate settings for the scene. : Stitch Assist – Use this mode when taking shots that you want to combine into a panorama. : Movie– Use this mode to shoot movies. Sound is also recorded simultaneously. A/V out/ USB/ DC in Flash LCD monitor CREATIVE ZOnE...
- Page 3 Please note: If the camera is malfunctioning or not working, please do not attempt to fix the problem yourself. Take it back to media loan and discuss the problem with a media loan staff member. Do not clean the camera using thinners, benzine, Synthetic cleaning substances or water. All the above substances may distort or damage the camera. For more information please visit www.canon.com or ask for Media Loan assistance. RESETTIng TO DEFAULTS After you're done using the Powershot, please return the settings to their default values. 1. Press the Menu (set up) button and scroll down to RESET ALL. 2. Select [Ok] and press the FUnC./SET button.