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. CDI-E039-010 2002 CANON INC.
Quick Start 1 Install the batteries and CF card 4 (p. 19) Shoot the image (p. 34) Press the shutter button all the way down. The camera beeps once when the image is shot. Open the CF card slot / battery cover and insert a CF card and batteries. View the image Open the lens cover to turn the power on (p. 27) 2 The green indicator next to the optical viewfinder starts flashing green. • When the date / time set up menu are displayed, refer to page 24.
Components Guide ● Components Guide ● Front View Back View Shutter Button (p. 34) Viewfinder (p. 33) Optical Viewfinder Window (p. 33) CF Card Slot / Battery Cover (p. 19) AF-assist Beam (p. 34) Red-Eye Reduction Lamp (p. 43) Self-Timer Lamp (p. 46) Strap Eyelet* Flash (p. 43) Date Battery Holder (p. 95) Terminal Cover (p. 85) DIGITAL Terminal* (p. 85) DC IN Terminal (p. 99) Tripod Socket Lens LCD Monitor (p. 29) Lens Cover (p.
About this Camera User Guide ● Components Guide ● Operation Panel Symbols Used MENU Button (p. 36) DISP (Display) Button (p. 29) Indicators DISP MENU (Single Image Erase) Button (p. 65) Zoom Button (p. 35) Power / Replay Button (p. 27) (Exposure) / WB (White Balance) / (Photo Effects) / (Up) Button (pp. 52, 53, 54) Flash / (Right) Button (p. 43) (Continuous) / (Self-Timer) / (Down) Button (p. 46) (Macro) / (Infinity) / (Left) Button (p.
Table of Contents ● Table of Contents ● : Functions and operations tables. Movie Mode .............................................. 49 Erasing All Images .................................... 65 Using the Focus Lock ............................... 50 Formatting a CF Card ............................... 66 Switching Between Autofocus Modes ....... 51 Quick Start 2 Components Guide 4 Front View ................................................... 4 Back View .........................................
Read this First ● Table of Contents ● List of Menu Options and Messages 87 Rec. Menu ................................................ 87 Play Menu ................................................. 89 Set up Menu ............................................. 90 Resetting the Settings to Default .............. 91 List of Messages ....................................... 92 Appendices 95 Replacing the Date Battery ....................... 95 Using the Optional Battery Kits .................
● Read this First ● ● Read this First ● Please Read Test Shots Before you shoot images of subjects of importance to you, we strongly recommend that you shoot several trial images to confirm that you are operating the camera correctly.
● Read this First ● ● Read this First ● WARNINGS • Do not aim the camera directly into the sun or at other intense light sources which could damage your eyesight. • 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. • Store this equipment out of the reach of children and infants.
● Read this First ● • Do not place the batteries near a heat source or expose them to direct flame or heat. Neither should you immerse them in water. Such exposure may damage the batteries and lead to the leakage of corrosive liquids, fire, electrical shock, explosion or serious injury. • Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the batteries. There is serious risk of injury due to an explosion.
Preparing the Camera ● Read this First ● 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 Moving the equipment rapidly between hot and cold temperatures may cause condensation (water droplets) to form on its external and internal surfaces.
● Preparing the Camera ● 5 Close the CF card slot / battery cover. When the camera's indicator flashes green, do not turn off the power or open the battery cover. The camera is writing, reading, erasing or transmitting an image to or from the CF card. Do not perform the following operations as recorded images may be damaged as a result.
● Preparing the Camera ● If you do not plan to use the camera for a long time, remove the batteries from the camera and store them in a safe place. Batteries may leak and damage the camera if left installed during prolonged periods of non-use. ● Preparing the Camera ● WARNING Never use damaged batteries or batteries whose outer seal is completely or partially missing or peeled off, as there is risk that such batteries may leak, overheat, or burst.
● Preparing the Camera ● 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. 95).) 1 2 24 ● Preparing the Camera ● 3 Press or button to select the (Set up)] menu. [ 5 Set the date and time. Setting the Language Press set. Press Sets the display language for LCD monitor menus and messages.
Basic Functions ● Preparing the Camera ● 3 Press or button to select (Language) and press the SET button. Hint for Easy Operation The Language menu can also be displayed in replay mode by holding down the SET button and pressing the MENU button. Turning the Power ON / OFF Shooting Mode 1 Using the Soft Case (Optional) The Language menu may appear differently on cameras in some regions. 26 4 5 Set the language. 6 Press the MENU button. Press , language. , or Open the lens cover.
● Basic Functions ● Replay Mode The power will automatically shut off approximately 5 minutes after the last function is accessed. While Connected to a Printer (optional) The power will automatically shut off approximately 5 minutes after the last camera function is accessed or printer ceases to print an image. While Connected to a Computer A warning message will appear on the computer screen approximately 5 minutes after the last function is accessed.
● Basic Functions ● Set the flash to On or affix the camera to a tripod when the upper indicator flashes orange and the camera shake warning icon ( ) appears in the LCD monitor after the metering preparations are complete. ● Basic Functions ● Replay Mode Press the button to turn the LCD monitor on. The display changes when the DISP button is pressed. Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor Single Image Replay Simple display Detailed display Simple display x1.3 x1.6 x2.0 x2.5 x3.2 p. 49 p.
● Basic Functions ● ● Basic Functions ● Replay Mode (Simple Display) The following information is displayed for the Simple Display. • File no. • Image no. (Replay image no. / total) • Shooting date / time ) • Compression ( • Resolution ( ) • Movie ( ) • Protection status ( ) Replay Mode (Detailed Display) The following information is also displayed for the Detailed Display. 32 Shooting Mode p. 40 Exposure Compensation p. 52 White Balance p. 53 Photo Effect p. 54 Flash p.
● Basic Functions ● ● Basic Functions ● Pressing the Shutter Button You can press the shutter button all the way down or halfway. Pressing Halfway Automatically sets the exposure, focus and white balance. The camera beeps twice when settings are completed, then the upper indicator glows green (orange when the flash has been selected (p. 6). ) Pressing Fully The camera beeps once, and an image is shot. An upper green indicator light flashes while the image is being recorded to the CF card (p. 6).
● Basic Functions ● ● Basic Functions ● Selecting Menus and Settings Use the menus as shown below to operate the various shooting and replaying settings. For information on menu items and settings, see “Menu Settings and Default Settings” (p. 38). 1 Press the MENU button. The menu appears. 3 4 Press item. Menu Display or Change the Menu Set and Confirm End button to select a menu Rec. menu / Set up menu: Press or button to select the settings you wish to set.
● Basic Functions ● ● Basic Functions ● Menu Settings and Default Settings Menu Items This chart shows the options for each menu and the default settings. Turns image protection On and Off p. 64 Rotate Rotates the displayed image p. 62 Erase All Erases all images p. 65 Auto Play Automatically replays images p. 63 Print Order Sets the print order p. 71 p. 41 Transfer Order Sets the transfer settings p. 82 p. 41 Beep On* / Off p. 90 Auto Power Down On* / Off p.
Shooting ● Shooting ● Selecting the Shooting Mode Changing the Resolution / Compression The following modes are available with this camera. You can change the resolution and compression (excluding movies) settings to suit your purpose. Auto The camera automatically makes most of the settings for you. Manual You can manually adjust the exposure, white balance, and other settings before shooting.
● Shooting ● 1 ● Shooting ● In the [Rec.] Menu, select (Reso(Compression). lution) or See “Selecting Menus and Settings” (p. 36). Resolution 2 3 Press or settings. button to select the Press the MENU button. See “Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode” (p. 57). For information on necessary space per image (approximate), types of CF cards and the number of images per card see, “Specifications” (p. 110). Using the Flash Auto The flash may fire automatically Red-Eye as required by the light level.
● Shooting ● If the flash is used in macro mode, the light may not be controlled correctly. In this case, set a higher ISO sensitivity or use other lightings instead of using the flash. When shooting with a high ISO sensitivity and using the built-in flash, there is more of a chance of overexposure the closer you are to the subject. Please note that a slow shutter speed will be selected in dark places when the flash is set to off or slowsynchro. Be careful to avoid camera blur under these conditions.
● Shooting ● ● Shooting ● Continuous Mode The camera will shoot continuously when the shutter button is pressed. 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 according to the shooting conditions.) 1 2 Press the sary so that monitor. / button as necesappears on the LCD Shoot the image.
● Shooting ● • Make the brightness in each image consistent. The final image will appear unnatural if the difference in brightness is too great. • Pan (swivel) the camera to take successive shots. • To shoot close-ups, slide the camera over the subject, keeping it parallel as you move. Shooting 1 2 Shoot the first image. Shoot the next image so that it overlaps the first image. • • 48 Minor discrepancies in the overlapping portions can be corrected when the images are stitched together.
● Shooting ● ● Shooting ● 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 • 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.
● Shooting ● ● Shooting ● 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. 1 Press the / / • • button. 3 2 52 Press or button to adjust the compensation. • Setting the White Balance You can check the results of the compensation by viewing the image on the LCD monitor when it is on. You can shoot another image immediately after making a setting.
● Shooting ● ● Shooting ● Switching Between Photo Effect Modes Changing the ISO Speed An image can be recorded in a different Photo Effect Mode. Off Records normally with this setting. Vivid Emphasizes the contrast and color saturation to record in bold colors. Neutral Tones down the contrast and color saturation to record neutral hues. Low Records subjects with softened Sharpening outlines. Sepia Records images in sepia tones. B/W Records images in black and white.
● Shooting ● ● Shooting ● Resetting the File Number Select the set up method for the file number. On Off 1 The camera resets the file number to 1000001 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. The camera remembers the last file number, and starts numbering from the next number when you insert a new CF card. In the [Rec.] menu, select No. Reset). (File See “Selecting Menus and Settings” (p.
Replaying ● Shooting ● Function Flash Off Slow-Synchro Reference Pages p. 43 Macro Mode p. 45 Infinity Mode p. 45 Single Shooting Method Continuous p. 46 Self-Timer 58 Exposure Compensation p. 52 White Balance p. 53 Photo Effect p. 54 ISO Speed p. 55 Auto Focus Frame p. 51 Digital Zoom p. 35 AF-assist Beam p.
● Replaying ● ● Replaying ● Viewing Images in Sets of 9 Viewing Movies View nine images at once on the LCD monitor (Index View) so that you can search the image quickly. Replay movies you shot. Pausing and Resuming Play 1 • Press the SET button to pause the movie. Press it again to resume play. 1 Press the button. 9 images appear at a time. Changing the Displayed Images 1 2 Press the button while the index is being replayed. Press image. or button to change the Press movie.
● Replaying ● ● Replaying ● Rotating Images in the Display You can rotate an image by 90° or 270° clockwise in the LCD monitor. 1 2 3 270° 62 See “Selecting Menus and Settings” (p. 36). Press or button to select the image to be rotated and press the SET button. Press the SET button to rotate the Image 90°, 270° and back to original orientation. 90° 0° (Original) In the [Play] Menu, select (Rotate) and press the SET button. Press the MENU button. Movie images cannot be rotated.
Erasing ● Replaying ● Protecting Images Use the protect feature to protect important images from accidental erasure. • 1 2 • In the [Play] Menu, select (Protect) and press the SET button. See “Selecting Menus and Settings” (p. 36). Press or button to select the image you want to protect and press the SET button. The 3 To release the protection, press the SET button again. You can make the selection of images easier by toggling between single replay button.
Printing ● Erasing ● Formatting a CF Card You should format new CF cards before using them. Formatting a CF card will permanently erase all data already on it, including all of its protected images. Check the contents before formatting cards that were previously used. 1 2 In the [Set up] Menu, select (Format) and press the SET button. See “Selecting Menus and Settings” (p. 36). Press or button to select [OK] and press the SET button.
● Printing ● ● Printing ● Selecting from the Print Order Menu Connecting the Camera to a Printer Use the Print Order Menu as shown below to select all print settings. Direct Print Function - Replay Image (p. 72) Style Borders (p. 72) Date (p. 72) Number of copies (p. 72) Printing area (p. 74) DPOF Settings - Replay Two direct interface cables are included with Canon printers having the direct print function. mark on the Use the DIF-100 cable with the connector when connecting to this camera.
● Printing ● 3 ● Printing ● 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. to Printer DIGITAL Terminal Direct Interface Cable DIF-100 70 4 Press the button to turn the camera power on. If the printer is correctly connected, the icon will appear on the LCD monitor.
● Printing ● ● Printing ● Print Settings (Direct Print Function) You can specify print settings while a printer is connected. Setting the Number of Copies 1 While displaying the image, press the SET button and press or button to select [copies]. Setting the Print Style or button. Image Select [Standard] or [Multiple]. Standard Prints one image per page. Image Borders Borderless Prints eight copies of the same image on one page. Prints right to the edge of the page.
● Printing ● 4 ● Printing ● Press the MENU button. • If [Borderless] or [Multiple] is selected as the print style, the center portion of the recorded image is printed at an enlarged size. As a result, the top, bottom and sides may be cropped slightly. The area of the image that will be printed will appear lighter than the rest of the image allowing you to check the portion to be cropped. Print Area Frame Specifying the Printing Area You can select from 3 types of printing areas.
● Printing ● ● Printing ● 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. • You can set with the same method even if the button is pressed and changed to index replay (3-image index replay). • Selecting Images for Printing 1 2 3 Display the [Print Order] menu.
● Printing ● ● Printing ● 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]. Print settings can also be assigned to images with the bundled software programs on a computer. Setting the Print Style 1 2 3 4 Display the [Print Order] menu. Print Type Standard Index Print index prints (multiple reduced-size images per page).
● Printing ● ● Printing ● Printing with DPOF Print Settings You can use the DPOF print settings to print with an optional direct print function compliant printer. 1 2 80 Display the [Print Order] menu. See “Selecting from the Print Order Menu” (p. 68). Press or button to select [Print] and press the SET button. 3 4 Set the print style as required. • • See “Setting the print style” (p. 72) A print style cannot be set if the print type is set to [Index] in the DPOF print setting.
Image Transfer Settings (DPOF Transfer Order) 3 Setting the Image Transfer Using the camera, you can specify images you wish to transfer and attach to e-mails. (Please use the supplied software for actually transferring images.) These settings are compatible with the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) standards. The mark will display on images that have had transfer marks set by another DPOFcompliant camera. These settings will be overwritten by any marks set by your camera.
Downloading Images to a Computer Downloading Directly from a CF Card Connecting the Camera to a Computer Via the USB Cable 1 Installing the included software in advance allows you to download images automatically simply by connecting the camera to the computer with the included USB cable. Eject the CF card from the camera and insert it into a CF card reader.
List of Menu Options and Messages ● Downloading Images to a Computer ● 2 Press the button. The LCD monitor displays in replay mode. When the connection to the computer is complete, the LCD monitor turns off and the green indicator comes on. To disconnect the cable from the camera: Hold the cable connector firmly at both sides and pull it straight out. It is recommended to power the camera from a household power outlet with the optional AC Adapter Kit ACK 800 when connected to a computer (p. 99).
● List of Menu Options and Messages ● ● List of Menu Options and Messages ● Rec. Menu (2/2) Play Menu *Default settings Item / Menu Screen 88 Setting Content Item / Menu Screen Setting Content Item / Menu Screen Setting Content Item / Menu Screen Setting Content AiAF 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. 51). • On* • Off AF-assist Beam Turns the AF-assist beam on or off (p. 34).
● List of Menu Options and Messages ● ● List of Menu Options and Messages ● Set up Menu *Default settings Item / Menu Screen Beep Auto Power Down Date/Time 90 Setting Content Item / Menu Screen Sets whether or not the beep sounds when the shutter button is pressed or when a menu operation is performed (p. 34). • On* • Off • Still beeps to warn of an error even when set to Off.
● List of Menu Options and Messages ● List of Messages The following table explains each of the messages that may appear on the LCD monitor. Image too large : You attempted to replay an image whose resolution exceeded 3200 x 2400 pixels or whose file size was too large. Incompatible JPEG format : You attempted to replay an incompatible JPEG file. Busy... : The camera is recording image data to the CF card. The Replay mode is running.
● List of Menu Options and Messages ● 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.) 94 No Paper : Paper cassette is empty or is not installed correctly. No Ink : No ink cassette in the printer, or the ink cassette is out of ink. Incompatible paper size : You attempted to print with a paper size incompatible with this camera.
● Appendices ● ● Appendices ● 4 5 6 Insert the new date battery into the holder with the (+) side facing up. Replace the date battery holder back into its original position. Set the date and time when the Set Date / Time menu is displayed on the LCD monitor (p. 24). Using the Optional Battery Kits Using Rechargeable Batteries (Battery and Charger Kit CBK100) Indicator The LCD monitor also displays the Set Date / Time menu the very first time you turn on the camera.
● Appendices ● ● Appendices ● Leaving batteries in the camera or charger may damage it causing battery leakage. Remove batteries from the camera or charger and store in a dry cool location when not in use. It takes approximately 110 minutes (for two) and 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 temperature is outside the range of 0 to 35 °C (32 to 104 °F).
● Appendices ● ● Appendices ● Camera Care and Maintenance Clean the camera by using the following methods when the camera, lens, viewfinder, LCD monitor or other surfaces become dirty. Camera Body: Wipe the camera body with a soft cloth or eyeglass lens wiper. Lens: Clean dust and dirt off the lens with a commercially available lens blower brush, then wipe lightly with a soft cloth. • Never wipe the camera or lens with cleaners that contain organic solvents.
● Appendices ● ● Appendices ● Problem The camera doesn’t shoot. Cause Solution Camera is in replaying mode. • Change to the Shooting mode. (See "Switching Between Shooting / Replay (p. 28).) The flash is charging. • Wait until the flash charges. You can press the shutter button when the indicator glows a steady orange. The CF card is full. • • The CF card is not formatted correctly. The batteries are consumed quickly. Batteries are not the right type.
● Appendices ● ● Appendices ● Problem Shots are blurry or unfocused. Cause Solution The camera was moving when you took the shot. • Hold the camera steady when shooting. Autofocus function hampered by obstruction to AF-assist beam. • Be careful not to block the AF-assist beam flash part with a finger or other object. The AF-assist beam settings are set to [Off]. • Turn the [AF-assist beam] of the Rec. menu [On] (p. 88). The subject was outside the range over which the camera can focus.
Specifications Camera Effective Pixels Image Sensor Lens Digital Zoom Optical Viewfinder LCD Monitor All data is based on Canon’s standard testing methods. Subject to change without notice. PowerShot A200 PowerShot A100 Approx. 2 million Approx. 1.2 million 1 / 3.2 in. CCD (Total number of pixels: approx. 2.1 million) 1 / 3.2 in. CCD (Total number of pixels: approx. 1.3 million) 5 mm (35 mm film equivalent: 39 mm), F2.8 Maximum 4 X Maximum 3.2 X Inverted Galilean finder 1.
● Specifications ● ● Specifications ● PowerShot A200 Still Images Number of Recording Pixels Movies Replay Modes PowerShot A100 Large : 1600 × 1200 pixels Medium : 1024 × 768 pixels Small : 640 × 480 pixels 320 × 240 pixels (Approx. 9 sec.) 160 × 120 pixels (Approx. 26 sec.) Approx. 20 frames / sec. The data in parentheses refer to the maximum movie length per shooting Large : 1280 × 960 pixels Medium : 1024 × 768 pixels Small : 640 × 480 pixels 320 × 240 pixels (Approx. 14 sec.
● Specifications ● ● Specifications ● CF Cards and Estimated Capacities (Recordable Images) (1600 x 1200 pixels) PowerShot A200 (1280 x 960 pixels) PowerShot A100 (1024 x 768 pixels) (640 x 480 pixels) FC-8M FC-16M FC-32M Approximate File Size for One Image FC-64M FC-128M 7 15 31 64 128 11 24 49 100 200 24 48 99 200 401 10 21 43 88 177 16 32 67 135 271 32 64 131 263 528 16 32 67 135 271 24 49 102 205 412 46 92 189 379 760 35 70 143 288 577 50 99
● Specifications ● NiMH Battery NB-1AH Supplied with the optional NiMH Battery NB4-100 set and the Battery / Charger Kit CBK100. Type Rechargeable nickel hydride battery Nominal Voltage 1.2 V DC Typical Capacity 1600 mAh (min.:1550 mAh) Cycle Life Approx. 300 times Operating Temperature 0 - 35 °C (32 - 95 °F) Dimensions Diameter: 14.5 mm (0.6 in.) Length: 50 mm (2 in.) Weight Approx. 27 g (0.95 oz.) Battery Charger CB-3AH Supplied with the optional Battery and Charger Kit CBK100.
Index ● Index ● A Adjusting the Exposure ........................... 52 AF-assist Beam ................................... 4, 34 AiAF ........................................................ 51 Autofocus .......................................... 33, 51 Continuous Mode .................................... 46 D Batteries Battery Performance ......................... 109 Battery Status Indications ................... 23 Installing ..............................................
● Index ● ● Index ● Functions ................................................. 57 P I Photo Effect ............................................. 54 Play Menu ............................................... 89 Power Save Function .............................. 27 Pressing Fully .......................................... 34 Pressing Halfway .................................... 34 Printing About Printing ...................................... 67 Connecting the Camera to a Printer ....
● Index ● MEMO Disclaimer 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.
MEMO FCC Notice (Digital Camera, Model PC1021 and PC1025) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions; (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital devices, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.