ENGLISH DIGITAL CAMERA Camera User Guide CDI-E093-010 XXXXXXX 01cover.p65 XXXXXXXXX © 2003 CANON INC. PRINTED IN MALAYSIA 2 Camera User Guide • Please start by reading the Precautions on page 7 of this manual. • Please refer to the Software Starter Guide for information on installing the software and downloading images. • Please also read the printer user guide included with your Canon printer. 02.12.
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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. More than 99.99% of the pixels operate to specification. Less than 0.01% of the pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as red or black dots.
About this Camera User Guide Symbols Used Icons under title bars show the operations mode. As in the , , , example below, the mode dial should be set to , , , , , , or . Using the Flash : This mark denotes issues that may affect the camera’s operation. : This mark denotes additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures. Question? Look here first. 3 How do I navigate the menus? Selecting Menus and Settings (p.
About the Thumb Index A quick introduction intended for new users who want to shoot first and learn more later. Tells you how to get the camera running and how to begin shooting and playing back images. Quick Start Introduces you to all of the camera components, and explains how to load batteries and use the shutter button, among other basic functions. Also explains how to set the camera’s start-up image, start-up sound and shutter sound.
Table of Contents : Functions and operations tables. These pages are shaded on the right edges to make them easy to find. Read this First 6 Quick Start 14 Components Guide 16 Preparing the Camera 20 Installing the Batteries ........................................................... 20 Installing a CF Card ............................................................... 24 Setting the Date/Time ............................................................ 26 Setting the Language .....................
Night Scene Mode .......................................................... 72 Fast Shutter .................................................................... 73 Slow Shutter ................................................................... 74 Stitch Assist Mode .......................................................... 75 Movie Mode .................................................................... 79 Macro Mode .................................................................... 81 Self-Timer ......
Protecting Images ................................................................ 131 Erasing 132 Erasing Images Individually ................................................. 132 Erasing All Images ............................................................... 133 Formatting a CF Card .......................................................... 134 Printing 136 About Printing .................................................................... 136 Selecting from the Print Order Menu .................
Appendices 191 Replacing the Date Battery ................................................. 191 Using the Optional Battery Kits ........................................... 193 Using the Optional Lenses and Lens Adapter .................... 197 Camera Care and Maintenance .......................................... 203 Troubleshooting ...................................................................
Read this First Please Read Test Shots Before you try to photograph important subjects, we highly recommend that you shoot several trial images to confirm that the camera is operating and being operated correctly. Please note that Canon Inc.
Safety Precautions • Before using the camera, please ensure that you have read and understood the safety precautions described below. Always ensure that the camera is operated correctly. • The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended to instruct you in the safe and correct operation of the camera and its accessories to prevent injuries or damage to yourself, other persons and equipment.
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. Accidental damage to the camera or batteries by a child could result in serious injury.
• Stop operating the equipment if it is dropped or the casing is damaged. Failure to do so may result in fire or electrical shock. Immediately turn the camera’s power off, remove the camera batteries or unplug the power cord from the Power outlet. Please consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • Do not allow the equipment to come into contact with, or become immersed in, water or other liquids. Do not allow liquids to enter the interior.
• Use of power sources not expressly recommended for this equipment may lead to overheating, distortion of the equipment, fire, electrical shock or other hazards. Use only the recommended power accessories. • 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.
• Disconnect the battery charger or the compact power adapter from both the camera and power outlet after recharging and when the camera is not in use to avoid fires and other hazards. • The camera terminal of the battery charger cord and the compact power cord is designed for exclusive use with your camera. Do not use it with other products or batteries. There is a risk of fire and other hazards.
• Do not operate the flash with dirt, dust or other items stuck to its lens. The resulting heat build-up could damage the flash. • If your camera is used for prolonged periods, the camera body may become warm. Please take care when operating the camera for an extended period as your hands may experience a burning sensation.
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.
Quick Start 1 Install the batteries (p. 20). Slide the battery cover lock, then open the cover and insert the batteries. • For important information about batteries, see Proper Battery Handling (p. 21). 2 Install the CF card (p. 24). Open the CF card slot cover and insert a CF card. Push the CF card all the way into the slot, so that the CF card eject button pops all the way out. the ON/OFF button to turn the 3 Press camera on (p. 30).
mode dial to 5 Turn(p.the60). Aim the camera at the subject, and lightly press and hold the shutter button halfway down. The camera beeps twice when the focus is set. Quick Start 6 Focus (p. 40). 6, 7 (p. 40). 7 Shoot Press the shutter button all the way. You will hear the sound of the shutter close when the shot is complete. 8 View the recorded image. The recorded image displays on the LCD monitor for approximately 2 seconds (p. 62).
Components Guide Zoom Lever (p. 42, 85, 118, 119) Shutter Button (p. 40) Shooting Mode Dial (p. 19) ON/OFF button (p. 30) Optical Viewfinder Window (p. 38) Speaker AF-assist Beam (p. 41) Red-Eye Reduction Lamp (p. 68) Self-Timer Lamp (p. 83) Flash (p. 67) Terminal Cover Ring Release Button Lens Ring Microphone Date Battery Holder (p. 191) (Audio/Video Out) Terminal (p. 165) Terminal*2 DC IN Terminal (p.
CF Card Slot Cover (p. 24) 3 LCD Monitor* (p. 33) Strap Mount Attaching the wrist strap*1 Battery Cover (p. 20) Battery Cover Lock (p. 20) Tripod Socket *1 Be careful not to wave the camera about or catch it on other items when dangling it from the wrist strap. *2 To connect the camera to a computer or printer, use one of the following cables.
Mode Switch (p. 32) (Flash) / Up Button (p. 43, 67) Right Button (p. 43) (Macro) / MF / Down Button (p. 43, 81) Left Button (p. 43) / (Single image erase) Button (p. 43, 132) Button (p. 33) Button (p. 44) Button (p. 44) Indicators The indicators light or blink when the ON/OFF button or the shutter button is pressed.
Shooting Mode Dial Use the shooting mode dial to select a Shooting mode. ive eat Cr one Z n Im age Zo • Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions Auto e : Auto (p. 60) The camera automatically selects settings. • Image Zone The camera automatically selects settings according to the image composition type. : Portrait (p. 70) : Landscape (p. 71) : Night Scene (p. 72) : Fast Shutter Speed (p. 73) : Slow Shutter Speed (p. 74) : Stitch Assist (p. 75) : Movie (p.
Preparing the Camera Installing the Batteries The camera uses four AA-size alkaline batteries supplied with the camera. You may use optional nickel metal hydride (NiMH) batteries. 1 Be sure that the camera power is off. the battery cover lock in the 2 Slide direction of the arrow, and push the battery cover slightly forward. Then open the cover. 3 Insert the batteries as shown. Positive end (+) Negative end (−) 4 Close the battery cover.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ When the camera’s indicator blinks 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. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ • We recommend that you use the optional AC Adapter Kit ACK600 to power the camera during long usage sessions (p. 195).
• Be careful to load the batteries with their positive (+) and negative (-) ends in the right direction. • Never mix batteries of different types or from different manufacturers. All four batteries should be identical. • Before inserting the batteries, wipe the battery terminals well with a dry cloth. Oil from one’s skin or other dirt may cause a considerable reduction in the number of recordable images or reduced usage time.
The positive electrode (plus terminal) is flat. Battery Status Indications The LCD monitor displays an icon or message to let you know when batteries are low or depleted. Change the batteries Batteries are beginning to run low. Replace (or recharge) batteries promptly. If the LCD monitor is off, this icon will appear when you press any of the following buttons: or / MF. Batteries are fully depleted and the camera can no longer operate. You should replace the batteries immediately.
Installing a CF Card Installing a CF Card 1 Be sure that the camera is turned off. the CF card slot cover in the 2 Slide direction of the arrow, and open it. the CF card with the label facing out 3 Insert and the arrow pointing in. • Insert the CF card all the way into the slot, so that the CF card eject button pops all the way out. Arrow mark Card label CF card eject button • To remove the CF card, press the CF card eject button.
4 Close the CF card slot cover securely. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ • When the indicator on the left side of the viewfinder blinks green, the camera is writing, reading, erasing or transmitting an image to or from the card. Do not perform the following, for image data may be lost or corrupted: - Do not shake the camera. - Do not turn off the power or open the CF card slot cover.
Setting the Date/Time The Set Date/Time menu will appear when the camera is first turned on or the date battery has run down. Replace the date battery, then reset the date and time starting from step 5 below. the ON/OFF button to turn on the 1 Press camera (p. 30). 2 Press the The [ (Rec.)] or [ button. (Replay)] menu appears. [ (Rec.)] menu shown the [ (Set up)] menu using the left 3 Select or right button.
Press the up or down button to select 4 (Date / Time), and then press the Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions button. 5 Set the date and time. • Use the up or down button to change the value of the highlighted field. • Press the left or right button to highlight another field. • The date can be set up to the year 2030. 6 Press the button. After adjusting the settings, press the close the menu window.
Setting the Language Use this feature to select the language for the LCD monitor display. the ON/OFF button to turn on the 1 Press camera (p. 30). 2 Press the The [ (Rec.)] or [ button. (Replay)] Menu will display. [ (Rec.)] menu shown the [ (Set up)] menu using the left 3 Select or right button.
Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions (Languages) using the up or 4 Select down button and press the button. a language using the up, down, left 5 Select or right button. 6 Press the button. After adjusting the settings, press the ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ button. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ In replay mode, you can change the language by holding the button while you press the button.
Basic Functions Turning the Power On the ON/OFF button until the green 1 Press indicator begins blinking. Shooting Mode Current shooting settings will appear in the LCD monitor for about 6 seconds. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ If you turn the mode switch to after approximately 1 minute. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ , the lens will retract ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Replaying mode The LCD monitor displays an image.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Turning on the camera without the start-up sound and image button, then turn on the power. Press and hold the Power-saving Function When the camera’s power-saving function is turned on and it activates, restore power by pressing the ON/OFF button. Shooting Mode The power will automatically shut off approximately 3 minutes after the last function is accessed.
Switching between Shooting and Replaying You can quickly switch between Shooting mode and Replaying mode. This is convenient when you wish to shoot again after checking or deleting an image immediately after it is shot. Shooting Mode Replaying Mode The lens does not retract right away when the camera switches to Replaying mode.
Using the LCD Monitor ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ The image in the LCD monitor may darken when the monitor is used under sunlight or other strong lighting. This is not a defect. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Shooting Mode Pressing the button cycles the LCD monitor to the next mode each time the button is pressed.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Set the flash to on or affix the camera to a tripod when the upper indicator blinks orange and the camera shake warning icon ( ) appears in the LCD monitor after the metering preparations are complete. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Replaying Mode • The LCD monitor always comes on when you turn the mode switch to .
(PowerShot A70) L M1 M2 S (PowerShot A60) L M S p. 19 Exposure Compensation White Balance Drive Mode ISO Speed Photo Effects Light Metering Mode Compression p. 101 p. 103 p. 83/87 p. 110 p. 108 p. 99 p. 64 Resolution p. 64 Flash Red-Eye Reduction Macro Mode Manual Focus Movie Recording Mode p. 67 p. 68 p. 81 p. 115 p. 79 ● (red) (PowerShot A70) 3.8× 4.8× 6.0× 7.4× 9.6× Digital Zoom Setting* (PowerShot A60) 3.8× 4.7× 6.0× 7.
Replaying Mode In simple display mode, the following information appears. File Number Image Number and Total (Display Image/Total) Shooting Date / Time Compression (PowerShot A70) L M1 M2 S (PowerShot A60) Resolution (Still images) L M S Sound memo (wave file) Movie Protection Status p. 64 p. 64 p. 128 p. 122 p. 131 In detailed display mode, the following information appears.
p. 19 Exposure Compensation White Balance Photo Effects ISO Speed Flash Macro Mode Manual Focus Light Metering Mode p. 101 p. 103 p. 108 p. 110 p. 67 p. 81 p. 115 p. 99 Resolution (Movies) p. 64 Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions -2 ⋅⋅⋅ ±0 ⋅⋅⋅ +2 Shooting Mode PowerShot A70 PowerShot A60 In addition to the above, the shutter speed, aperture setting and recorded movie time are displayed as in the example on the previous page. The following information may also appear with some image files.
Using the Viewfinder to Shoot Setting the LCD monitor to Off (p. 33) and using the optical viewfinder can help conserve power while shooting. the square brackets (autofocus 1 Align metering field) inside the viewfinder on the primary subject to compose the image.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Image Seen in Viewfinder vs. Recorded Image Please note that the actual image may differ from the image seen in the optical viewfinder due to the physical separation between the viewfinder and lens. This is called the parallax phenomenon and is more noticeable the closer the subject is to the lens. In some cases, portions of images shot up close that appear in the viewfinder will not appear in the recorded image.
Pressing the Shutter Button The shutter button features a two-stage action. Pressing Halfway Pressing halfway automatically sets the exposure, focus and white balance. The indicators light or blink as follows.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions • If the orange or yellow indicator blinks while you press halfway, you can still press fully to take the shot. • Images are first saved into the camera’s internal memory before being recorded onto the CF card, allowing the next images to be taken immediately as long as sufficient space is available in the internal memory.
Using the Zoom (Focal Length) The zoom can be adjusted to any setting in the 35 to 105 mm range in 35 mm film equivalent terms. Telephoto/Wide Angle : Press the zoom lever left to zoom out for a wide-angle shot. : Press the zoom lever right to zoom in for a telephoto shot. Digital Zoom When the LCD monitor is on, you can digitally zoom in on a subject with the zoom button. Images can be zoomed up to approx. 9.6 times (PowerShot A70), or 7.
Selecting Menus and Settings Menus are used to adjust shooting, replaying, date / time and electronic sound settings. Menus can be displayed by either pressing the button or the button. Watch the LCD monitor while performing the following procedures. 1 Press the Button Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions Selecting Settings by Pressing the (Only in Shooting Mode) button. • Icons of the selectable settings appear on the left side of the LCD monitor. • The current settings icons appear.
setting contents using the left or 3 Select right button. Some menu items can only be selected after pressing the button and displaying the next menu. Press the button again to confirm the setting. 4 Press the button. • The menu closes. • Images can be shot immediately with the selected settings after Step 3 by pressing the shutter button. Selecting Settings by Pressing the 1 Press the In Shooting mode, the [ Replaying mode, the [ Button button. (Rec.)] menu appears. In (Replay)] menu appears.
• The menu switches as follows: [ (My [ (Set up)] (Rec.)] or [ (Replay)] [ Camera)] • Pressing the zoom lever also switches between the menu tabs. Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions a menu item using the up or down 3 Select button. setting contents using the left or 4 Select right button. • Press the button for items followed by an ellipsis (...) then select a setting. Press the button again to confirm the setting. • The items followed by and ellipsis (...
Selecting Menus and Settings (continued) Displaying a MENU Switching Shooting Mode FUNC. Menu Shooting Mode Rec. Menu* Selectable items vary according to each mode.
Setting Options between Menus Completing the Procedure Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions ing Set up Menu* My Camera Menu* * Use the zoom lever to switch between menus anytime.
Menu Settings and Default Settings This chart shows the options for each menu and the default settings.
Menu Item Rec. Menu (Red) Replay Menu (Blue) AiAF Red-eye AF-assist Beam Digital Zoom Review Protect Rotate Sound Memo Erase all Auto Play Print Order Transfer Order Available Settings On*/Off On*/ Off On*/ Off On / Off* Off / 2* to 10 sec.
Menu Item Set up Menu (Yellow) My Camera Menu (Purple) Beep Auto Power Down Date/Time Format Shutter Volume Playback Vol. Start-up Vol. Operation Vol. Selftimer Vol. File No.
Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions • Some menu items are not available in certain Shooting modes (p. 224). and in the • You can apply a desired image and sound to My Camera menu. For details, see Registering My Camera Settings (p. 55) or the Software Starter Guide. • The default of the settings changed by the menu and button operations except for [Date/Time], [Language] and [Video System] can be restored all at once (p. 184).
Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) My Camera allows you to customize the start-up image and start-up, shutter, operation and self-timer sounds. Each menu item has three choices. e.g. Start-up image [ ] [ ] [ As default settings, My Camera setting [ fiction theme and My Camera setting [ theme. ] ] has a science ] has an animal Changing My Camera Settings 1 Turn on the camera (p. 24). button. 2 Press the The [ 52 (Rec.)] or [ (Replay)] menu appears.
Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions the [ (My Camera)] menu using 3 Select the left or right button. a menu item using the up or down 4 Select button. setting content using the left or 5 Select right button. 6 Press the button. • Pressing the button closes the menu and makes the settings take effect. • In Shooting mode, the menu can be closed by pressing the shutter button halfway.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ • If you select [Theme] in Step 4, you can select a consistent theme for each of the My Camera settings. • If (Beep) in the [ (Set up)] menu is set to [On], the beep sounds even if each sound item such as [Start-up Sound], [Operation Sound], [Selftimer Sound] and [Shutter Sound] in the [ (My Camera)] menu is set to (Off)] (p. 178).
Images recorded onto the CF card and newly recorded sounds can be added as My Camera settings to the [ ] and [ ] menu items. You can also use the supplied software to upload your computer’s images and sounds to the camera. The following menu items can be saved to the camera. • Start-up Image • Start-up Sound • Operation Sound • Selftimer Sound • Shutter Sound Registering CF Card Images and Sounds 1 Turn on the camera (p. 30). 2 Set the mode switch to . The camera switches to Replaying mode.
the [ (My Camera)] menu using 4 Select the right button. the menu item you wish to register 5 Select using the up or down button. Select 6 button. or using the right or left appears. 7 Press the An image appears. 56 button.
[Start-up Image] → Step 8a, 9a [Start-up Sound], [Shutter Sound], [Selftimer Sound] → Step 8b, 9b 9a Press the Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions the image you wish to register 8a Select using the left or right button. button. Select (Record) using the left or 8b right button and press the button. • Recording starts. • Recording stops when the set amount of time has passed. Start-up Sound: 1 second, Operation Sound: 0.3 second, Selftimer Sound: 2 seconds, Shutter Sound: 0.3 second.
(Register) using the left or 9b Select right button. [OK] using the left or right button 10 Select button. and press the ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ • Sounds recorded with the movie (p. 79) and sound memo (p. 128) functions cannot be added as My Camera settings. • When you register new My Camera settings, the previously registered settings are erased.
• Start-up Sound, Operation Sound, Selftimer Sound and Shutter Sound Recording format Quantization bit Sampling frequency Recording time Start-up Sound Operation Sound Selftimer Sound Shutter Sound WAVE (monaural) 8 bit 11.025 kHz and 8.000 kHz 11.025 kHz 1.0 sec. or less 0.3 sec. or less 2.0 sec. or less 0.3 sec. or less 8.000 kHz 1.3 sec. or less 0.4 sec. or less 2.0 sec. or less 0.4 sec. or less Any file format other than those described above cannot be used with this camera.
Shooting - Letting the Camera Select Settings See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 228) at the end of this manual to find out which settings can be changed in which Shooting modes. Auto Mode In this mode, all you have to do is press the shutter button and let the camera do everything else. that the camera is in Shooting 1 Check mode (p. 32). 2 Turn the shooting mode dial to . 3 Aim the camera at the subject.
5 Press the shutter button halfway (p. 40). • Two beeps will sound when the camera has finished metering, and the indicator will light green or orange. If the LCD monitor is on, the AF frame will appear green. • The yellow indicator will blink and the beep will sound one time if the subject is difficult to focus on. 6 Press the shutter button all the way (p. 40). • You will hear the sound of the shutter when the shutter activates. • The picture appears for two seconds on the LCD monitor, if it is on.
Reviewing an Image Right After Shooting After a photo is taken, the image displays on the LCD monitor for two seconds (To change, see Changing the Image Display Duration (p. 63)). There are two ways to display the image for longer. • Keeping the Shutter Button Pressed The image continues to appear on the LCD monitor as long as you keep the shutter button fully depressed.
Changing the Image Display Duration The length of time images are displayed after a photo has been taken can be changed from 2 seconds to 10 seconds or turned off. 1 In the [ (Rec.)] menu, select (Review). See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 43) Shooting Review setting and press the 2 Select abutton. • With the [Off] option, the image will not automatically display. • With the [2 sec.] to [10 sec.] options, the image will appear for the time selected.
Changing the Resolution and Compression You can change the resolution and compression (excluding movies) settings to suit the purpose of the image you are about to shoot. Resolution PowerShot A70 PowerShot A60 Purpose High (2048 x 1536 pixels) • Print A4 size*1 210 x 297 mm L 2048 x 1536 1600 x 1200 (8.3 x 11.7 in.) or larger prints (Large) pixels pixels • Print letter size*1 216 x 279 mm (8.5 x 11 in.) or larger prints (1600 x 1200 pixels) • Print postcard size 148 x 100 M1 1600 x 1200 mm (6 x 4 in.
• Movies can be shot with the following resolution. Resolution PowerShot A70 PowerShot A60 640 x 480 pixels – 320 x 240 pixels 320 x 240 pixels 160 x 120 pixels 160 x 120 pixels the shooting mode dial to the desired 1 Turn Shooting mode. Shooting button. 2 Press the L* (2048 x 1536 or 1600 x 1200) 3 Select using the up or down button. PowerShot A70 screen shown * The current setting is displayed. the resolution you wish to set using 4 Select the left or right button.
the compression you wish to set 6 Select using the left or right button. You can shoot the image right after selecting settings by pressing the shutter button. This screen will appear again, once the image is shot. button. 7 Press the 8 Shoot the image. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ • Some settings are not available with certain Shooting modes. Please refer to Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 224) • Size of an image file (approximate) (p.
Using the Flash The flash fires automatically as Red-eye reduction, required by the lighting level, and the red-eye reduction lamp fires Auto each time the main flash fires. The flash fires automatically as Auto required by the lighting level. Red-eye reduction, The red-eye reduction lamp and the Flash on flash always fire. Flash on The flash always fires. Flash off The flash does not fire. the 1 Press modes. button to switch between flash • The selected flash mode appears on the LCD monitor.
When the red-eye reduction function is off 2 Shoot the image. • The flash will fire if the indicator beside the viewfinder lights orange when the shutter button is pressed halfway. .) (Does not fire in • Shooting procedures are the same as for the mode (p. 60). Setting the Red-eye Reduction Function The red-eye reduction lamp fires when the flash is used in dark areas. This prevents light from reflecting back from the eyes and making them appear red. [ 1 Into the [On]. (Rec.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ When shooting with a high ISO sensitivity and using the flash, there is more of a chance of overexposure the closer you are to the subject. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ • Some settings are not available with certain Shooting modes. Please refer to Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 224). • The flash fires twice.
Portrait Mode Use this mode when you want the subject to appear sharp and the background to blur. the shooting mode 1 Turn dial to . Shooting procedures are the same as for the (p. 60). ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Mode ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ • For functions available in this mode, see page 224. • To best achieve the effect of the background gradually fading, compose the image so that the upper half of the subject’s body fills most of the viewfinder or LCD monitor.
Landscape Mode Use this mode to shoot expansive landscape scenes. Shooting procedures are the same as for the (p. 60). ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Shooting the shooting mode 1 Turn dial to . Mode ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ • For functions available in this mode, see page 224. • Since a slow shutter speed is often selected in mode, use a tripod to shoot if the (camera shake warning) icon appears on the LCD monitor.
Night Scene Mode Use this mode to capture human subjects against the backdrop of an evening sky or night scene. The people are illuminated with light from the flash while the backdrop is captured at a slow shutter speed so that both appear correctly exposed. 1 Turn the shooting mode dial to . Shooting procedures are the same as for the (p. 60).
Fast Shutter Use this mode to shoot fast moving objects. Shooting procedures are the same as for the (p. 60). ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Shooting the shooting mode 1 Turn dial to . mode ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ • For functions available in this mode, see page 224. • Noise in the recorded image may increase if you shoot dark subjects.
Slow Shutter Use this mode to shoot moving objects to make them appear blurred such as river rapids. the shooting mode 1 Turn . dial to Shooting procedures are the same as for the (p. 60). ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ mode ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Always use a tripod to prevent camera shake in this mode. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ For functions available in this mode, see page 224.
Stitch Assist Mode Shooting Use this mode when taking shots that you want to combine into a panorama. To create the panorama itself, you must stitch the images together at your computer. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ To create the panorama at your computer, use the PhotoStitch software that came with your camera.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ • Compose each frame so that it overlaps 30 to 50 % of the adjoining image. Try to keep the vertical misalignment to within 10 % of the image height. • Do not include moving items in the overlap. • Do not try to stitch images that include both distant and close items. Objects may appear warped or doubled up. • Make the brightness in each image consistent.
the shooting sequence using the 2 Select left or right button and press the button. Shooting You can also press the shutter button directly to shoot without pressing . 3 Shoot the first image. The exposure and white balance settings are set and locked with the first image. and shoot the second image so 4 Compose that it overlaps the first. Sequence • Minor discrepancies in the overlap can be corrected with the software. • An image can be retaken. Press the left or right button to return to that frame.
6 Press the ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ button after the last shot. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ • A custom white balance setting (p. 103) cannot be set in mode. To use a custom white balance setting, first set it in another Shooting mode. • The settings in place for the first image are locked in and cannot be changed for subsequent shots. • A TV cannot be used as the monitor for shooting in this mode.
Movie Mode Use this mode to shoot movie frames. The resolution can be set to either [ (640 × 480)] (PowerShot A70 only) or (160 × 120)] (p. 64). (320 × 240)] or [ [ . Shooting 1 Turn the shooting mode dial to The LCD monitor turns on and displays the maximum recording time (in seconds). 2 Press the shutter button all the way. • Shooting and sound recording starts simultaneously. • During the shooting a red circle appears in the upper right of the LCD monitor.
These times may vary with the subject and shooting conditions. Recording will automatically stop when the maximum is reached or when the CF cards runs out of free capacity. Filming may stop unexpectedly with certain types of CF card (if it is a slow-recording card, if it has been formatted on a different camera or a computer, or if images have been shot and erased repeatedly).
Macro Mode Use the macro mode to shoot close-ups of subjects in the range of 5 to 46 cm (2.0 in. to 1.5 ft.) at wide angle end and 26 to 46 cm (10 in. to 1.5 ft.) at telephoto end. the 1 Press monitor on. 2 Press the button. icon appears on the LCD monitor. Shooting • The button to turn the LCD • Pressing the button until the icon on the LCD monitor disappears cancels the macro mode. 3 Shoot the image.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ • Some settings are not available with certain Shooting modes. Please refer to Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 224). • Always use the LCD monitor to compose images in macro mode. Shooting with the viewfinder is possible, though, the parallax phenomenon may cause images composed with the optical viewfinder to be off-center (p. 33).
Self-Timer You can take pictures with the self-timer in any Shooting mode. Shooting button. 1 Press the Select * (Drive Mode) using the up or 2 down button. * The current setting is displayed. or using the left or right button 3 Select and press the button. When is selected, the shutter release will be delayed for 10 seconds, and when is selected, the shutter release will be delayed for 2 seconds, after you press the shutter button. 4 Shoot the image.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ You can change the self-timer sound by changing the setting in [Selftimer Sound] in the [ (My Camera)] menu (p. 181).
Digital Zoom When the LCD monitor is on, images can be zoomed with the combined optical and digital zoom functions as follows (figures are approximate.) PowerShot A70: 3.8 times, 4.8 times, 6.0 times, 7.4 times, and 9.6 times PowerShot A60: 3.8 times, 4.7 times, 6.0 times, and 7.5 times button to turn the LCD Shooting the 1 Press monitor on. the shooting mode dial to any 2 Turn Shooting mode except for or . In the [ 3 Zoom). (Rec.)] menu, select (Digital See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 43).
5 Press the zoom lever toward and hold it. • The lens will zoom to the maximum optical telephoto setting and stop. Release the lever and press it toward again to further zoom the image digitally. to zoom back out. • Press the lever toward The combined magnifications of the optical zoom and digital zoom are displayed. 6 Shoot the image. Shooting procedures are the same as for the (p. 60).
Continuous Shooting The camera will shoot continuously at the speed of approx. 2.2 images per second* (PowerShot A70) or approx. 2.6 images per second* (PowerShot A60) (When the LCD monitor is OFF in Large/Fine mode). * These figures reflect Canon’s testing standard, the actual figures will vary according to the subject and shooting conditions. The actual figures will vary according to the subject and shooting conditions. Shooting button. 1 Press the * (Drive Mode) using the up or 2 Select down button.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ • The interval between frames may lengthen somewhat when the internal memory becomes full. • The flash can be used, but the interval between images will lengthen to accommodate the flash recharge time.
Shooting-Selecting Particular Effects Camera settings such as shutter speed and aperture can be freely changed for shooting. See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 224) at the end of this manual to find out which settings can be changed in which Shooting modes. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Please see Mode (p. 60) for shooting procedures once you have changed a setting.
2 Shoot the image. • The shutter speed and aperture value will automatically appear on the LCD monitor if it is on. • The correct exposure has been set if the shutter speed and aperture value show in white. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ • For functions available in this mode, see page 224. • If a correct exposure cannot be obtained, the shutter speed and aperture value show in red on the LCD monitor.
Setting the Shutter Speed When you set the shutter speed in the shutter speedpriority AE mode, the camera automatically selects an aperture value to match the brightness. Faster shutter speeds allow you to catch an instantaneous image of a moving subject while slower speeds create a flowing effect and allow you to shoot without a flash in dark areas. . Shooting 1 Turn the shooting mode dial to The shutter speed appears on the LCD monitor if it is on. a speed using the left or right 2 Select button.
3 Shoot the image. The correct exposure has been set if the shutter speed and aperture value show in white. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ • If the aperture value shows in red, the image is under exposed (insufficient light) or overexposed (too much light). Adjust the shutter speed using the left and right buttons until the aperture value display turns to white.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ • For functions available in this mode, see page 224. • Please note that camera shake becomes a factor at low shutter speeds. If the camera shake warning appears in the center of the LCD monitor, secure the camera to a tripod before shooting. • The aperture value and shutter speed change according to the zoom state as follows. F 2.8 F 3.2 - 4.0 F 4.5 - 8.0 F 4.8 F 5.6 - 7.1 F 8.
Setting the Aperture The aperture adjusts the amount of light that passes through the lens. Selecting a lower aperture value (opening the aperture) allows you to fade the background. A higher aperture value (closing it) brings the entire range from foreground to background into focus. 1 Turn the shooting mode dial to . The aperture value appears on the LCD monitor if it is on. a value using the left or right 2 Select button.
3 Shoot the image. The correct exposure has been set if the shutter speed and aperture value show in white. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Shooting • If the shutter speed shows in red on the LCD monitor, the image is under exposed (insufficient light) or overexposed (too much light).
Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture You can manually set the shutter speed and aperture to achieve a particular effect. This is convenient for shooting fireworks and other images where it is difficult to set the correct exposure automatically. 1 Turn the shooting mode dial to . The shutter speed and aperture value appears on the LCD monitor if it is on. a shutter speed using the left or 2 Select right button. 3 Press the button. an aperture value using the left or 4 Select right button.
5 Shoot the image. Shooting When you press the shutter button halfway, a number indicating the difference between the standard exposure* and the selected exposure appears on the LCD monitor. If the difference is more than ±2 steps, “-2” or “+2” appears in red. * The standard exposure is calculated by the AE function according to the selected metering mode. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ • For functions available in this mode, see page 224.
Switching Between Autofocus Modes You can change the auto focus frame (AF frame) selection method. The AF frame will appear when the LCD monitor is turned on (p. 40). The camera automatically selects between 5 AF frames to focus according to the shooting conditions. Of 5 AF frames, the middle one is selected to focus. This is convenient for making sure the focus is exactly where you want it. On (Auto Selection) OFF (Center) indicates the AF frame which appears on the monitor 1 In the [ (Rec.
Switching Between Light Metering Modes Evaluative Light Metering Center-Weighted Averaging Spot AE Point the 1 Press monitor. 2 Press the Appropriate for standard shooting conditions, including backlight scenes. The camera divides images into several zones for light metering.
Select * (Evaluative) using the up or 3 down button. * The current setting is displayed. a light metering mode using the left 4 Select or right button. button. 5 Press the 6 Shoot the image. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Some settings are not available with certain Shooting modes. Please refer to Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p.
Adjusting the Exposure Adjust the exposure compensation setting to avoid making the subject too dark when it is backlit or shot against a bright background. the 1 Press monitor. button. Shooting 2 Press the button to turn on the LCD Select 3 button. * (+/- (Exp.)) using the up or down * The current setting is displayed.
a setting using the left or right 4 Select button. • The settings can be adjusted in 1/3 steps in the range of 2EV to +2EV. • You can shoot the image right after selecting settings by pressing the shutter button. This screen will appear again, once the image is shot. 5 Press the button. • To cancel the exposure compensation, return the setting to using the left or right button. 6 Shoot the image.
Setting the White Balance Auto Daylight Cloudy Tungsten Fluorescent Fluorescent H Custom 1 Press the The camera sets the white balance automatically according to shooting conditions. Use when shooting outdoors in sunlight on a clear day. Use when shooting outdoors and the sunlight is not enough such as under cloudy skies, in shade or at dusk. For recording under tungsten and bulbtype 3-wavelength fluorescent lighting.
2 Select button. * (Auto) using the up or down * The current setting is displayed. the desired setting using the left or 3 Select right button. • Please see the next page regarding the custom setting. • You can shoot the image right after selecting settings by pressing the shutter button. This screen will appear again, once the image in shot. button. 4 Press the 5 Shoot the image.
Setting a Custom White Balance You can set a custom white balance to obtain the optimal setting for the shooting conditions by having the camera evaluate a subject such as a white piece of paper or cloth, or a photo-quality gray card. Shooting button. 1 Press the * (Auto) using the up or down 2 Select button. * The current setting is displayed. Select 3 button.
the camera at the white paper or 4 Aim cloth, or gray card and press the button. • Aim the camera so that the white paper or cloth, or gray card, completely fills the frame on the LCD monitor screen or the entire viewfinder before pressing the button. When you press the button, the camera reads the white balance data. • You can shoot the image right after selecting settings by pressing the shutter button. This screen will appear again, once the image is shot. button. 5 Press the 6 Shoot the image.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Shooting • Some settings are not available with certain Shooting modes. Please refer to Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 224) • To set and use a custom white balance setting, it is advisable to select the Shooting mode and set the exposure compensation and flash exposure compensation to zero (±0).
Changing the Photo Effect You can shoot with different photo effects. Photo Effect Off Records with no effect. Emphasizes the contrast and color Vivid saturation to record in bold color. Tones down the contrast and color Neutral saturation to record neutral hues. Low Sharpening Records subjects with softened outlines. Sepia Records in sepia tones. B/W Records in black and white. button. 1 Press the * (Effect Off) using the up or 2 Select down button. * The current setting is displayed.
the desired setting using the left or 3 Select right button. Shooting • If the LCD monitor is on, you can check the results by viewing the image on the LCD monitor. • A shot can be taken immediately after by pressing the shutter button. The menu will reappear after the shot, allowing you to adjust the setting. button. 4 Press the 5 Shoot the image.
Changing the ISO Speed Change the ISO speed when shooting in dark places or when you want to shoot with a faster shutter speed. You can choose from the following speeds: Auto, 50, 100, 200 and 400. button. 1 Press the * (ISO Speed) using the up or 2 Select down button. * The current setting is displayed. the desired setting using the left or 3 Select right button. You can shoot the image right after selecting settings by pressing the shutter button. This screen will appear again, once the image is shot.
Shooting button. 4 Press the 5 Shoot the image. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ • Higher ISO speeds increase the image noise. To take clean images, use as low an ISO speed as possible. • Although the AUTO setting selects the optimal speed, it will automatically raise the speed when the shooting condition limits are reached. It will also raise the speed when the light from the flash is insufficient to illuminate the subject matter.
Adjusting the Flash Output In mode, the flash output can be controlled in three steps, starting from FULL, when shooting. button. 1 Press the (Flash Output) using the up or 2 Select down button. the flash output using the left or 3 Adjust right button. You can shoot the image right after selecting settings by pressing the shutter button. This screen will appear again, once the image is shot. button. 4 Press the 5 Shoot the image.
The autofocus may not work well on the following types of subjects. • Subjects with extremely low contrast to the surroundings • Subjects mixing close and far objects • Subjects with extremely bright objects at the center of the composition • Subjects that are moving quickly To shoot these subjects, first aim the camera at an object at a similar distance, lock the focus and recompose the image with the desired subject, or use manual focus. Shooting with Focus Lock Focus Lock Method 1 the 1 Press monitor.
it pressed while you recompose the 4 Keep image and press the shutter button all the way to shoot the image. Focus Lock Method 2 the 1 Press monitor. button to turn on the LCD the shutter button halfway to lock 2 Press the focus. Keep it pressed and press the MF button. • The MF icon appears on the LCD monitor. • The focus setting will lock even if the shutter button and the MF button are released. • The manual focus setting will cancel if the MF button is pressed again.
Shooting in Manual Focus Mode The focus can be manually set. the 1 Press monitor. button to turn on the LCD 2 Press the MF button until MF appears. • The MF indicator appears. • The MF indicator shows approximate figures. Use them as a shooting guideline only. Shooting 3 Use the left or right button to focus. • Adjust the focus using the left or right button until the image appears focused on the LCD monitor. • Pressing the MF button a second time cancels the manual focus mode. 4 Shoot the image.
Resetting the File Numbers You can select the way file numbers are assigned. On Off The file numbers are reset to the start (100-0001) each time a new CF card is inserted. New images recorded on CF cards with existing files are assigned the next available number. The file number of the last image to be shot is memorized so that images recorded to a new CF card start from the next number. In the [ (Set up)] menu, select 1 No. Reset). (File See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 43).
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Setting the [File No. Reset] to [Off] is useful for avoiding file name duplication when images are downloaded to a computer. 100 0001 0002 0099 0100 101 0101 0102 0199 0200 198 9801 9802 9899 9900 Shooting About File and Folder Numbers Images are assigned file numbers from 0001 to 9900, and folders are assigned folder numbers from 100 to 998 (Folder numbers cannot contain 99 in the last two digits).
Replaying Displaying Images Individually You can view the recorded images on the LCD monitor. 1 Set the mode switch to . The last recorded image appears (single image replay). between images using the left or 2 Move right button. Use the left button to move to the previous image and the right button to move to the next. Holding the left or right button moves more rapidly between images, but the images will not appear as clearly.
Magnifying Images Images can be magnified up to approximately 10 times. 1 Set the mode switch to . 2 Press the zoom lever toward . Approximate position Replaying, Erasing • You can move around the magnified image using the left, right, up or down button. • Hold the button down and press the zoom lever to cycle through each setting, approximately toward 2.5 times, to approximately 5 times and 10 times.
Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Replay) Up to nine images can be viewed at once in index replay. 1 Set the mode switch to . 2 Press the zoom lever toward . Selected Image Movie Frame Nine images appear at once (index replay). the image selection using the left, 3 Change right, up or down button. The up button operation in this row displays the previous set of nine images. The down button operation in this row displays the next set of nine images. 4 Press the zoom lever toward .
Jumping Between Images The display can be advanced or set back 9 images in either single image replay or index replay. 1 Display the JUMP bar. • Press the zoom lever twice toward replay (p. 118). • Press the zoom lever once toward replay (p. 120). while in single while in index 2 The displayed image(s) change. 3 Press the zoom lever toward . • The jump bar disappears and the camera returns to index replay. • If you press the zoom lever once more toward , the camera returns to single replay.
Viewing Movies You can replay the images shot in mode. 1 Set the mode switch to . Movies cannot be viewed in index replay. a movie using the left or right 2 Select button and press the button. • A movie displays with the icon on it. • The movie replay panel appears. Select (Play) using the left or right 3 button and press the button. Volume • The movie images and sound will play. • You can adjust the volume using the up or down button.
Pausing and Resuming Play button to pause the movie. Press it again • Press the to resume. Fast Forwarding / Rewinding • Select one of the following operations using the left or right button and press the button.
Editing Movies You can delete unwanted portions from the first or second half of a movie clip. the movie you wish to edit and 1 Select button. press the See Viewing Movies (p. 122). (Edit) using the left or right Select 2 button button. and press the The movie editing panel and the movie editing bar appear. an editing method using the up or 3 Select down button.
the range you wish to edit using the 4 Select left or right button. Select (play) using the up or down 5 button and press the button. • The temporarily edited movie will start playing. button while it is • The movie will stop if you press the playing. (Save) using the up or down Replaying, Erasing Select 6 button. When is selected, the edited movie is not saved and the camera reverts to replay.
[Overwrite] or [New File] using the 7 Select left or right button. • [Overwrite] : Saves the edited movie under the same file name as the original movie. The original data is deleted. • [New File] : Saves the edited movie under a new file name. The original data is not deleted. • When there is not enough space left on the CF card, only the overwrite function is available. If this happens, a small ▲ appears on the counter of the movie editing bar.
Rotating Images in the Display Images can be rotated 90º and 270º clockwise on the LCD monitor. 0° (Original) 90° Select 1 menu. 270° (Rotate) from the [ (Replay)] See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 43). Replaying, Erasing an image you want to rotate using 2 Select the left or right button and press the button. The image cycles to the next orientation (90° ➝ 270° ➝ original) each time the button is pressed. 3 Press the button. The Replay menu appears again. Press the again to close the menu.
Attaching Sound Memos to Images In replay mode (including single replay, index replay and magnifying replay) you can attach sound memos (up to 60 seconds) to an image. The sound data is saved in WAVE format. (Sound Memo) in the [ 1 Select (Replay)] menu. See Selecting menus and Settings (p. 43). appears. the image to which you wish to add 2 Select a sound memo using the left or right button, then press the button. The A/V panel appears.
• The recording starts and the elapsed time is displayed. Speak towards the microphone of the camera. button. To restart • To stop recording, press the recording press the button again. • You can add as many sound memos as you like until their total time reaches 60 seconds. Playing back the Sound memos Select (Replay) in step 2 on the previous page. Images with sound memos are displayed with the mark (simple display or detailed display). To start playback, press the button again. button.
Auto Play Use this feature to automatically replay all of the images in the CF card (Auto Play). The LCD monitor displays each image for approximately 3 seconds. In the [ 1 Play). (Replay)] menu, select (Auto • See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 43). • Once you have selected it, Auto Play starts. • As with the single image display mode, pressing the left or right button during auto play will advance through the images more rapidly.
Protecting Images You can protect important images from accidental erasure. the [ 1 In(Protect). (Replay)] menu, select See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 43). an image you want to protect using 2 Select the left or right button and press the button. Replaying, Erasing Protected Icon • The icon appears on protected images. button again (in • To remove the protection, press the protection mode). • You can make the selection of images easier by toggling between single replay and index replay. (p.
Erasing ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise caution before erasing a file. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Erasing Images Individually the image you wish to erase using 1 Select the left or right button and press the button. A confirmation screen appears. [Erase] using the left or right button 2 Select and press the button.
Erasing All Images In the [ (Replay)] menu, select 1 all) and press the button. (Erase A confirmation screen appears. [OK] using the left or right button 2 Select and press the button. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Replaying, Erasing To cancel instead of erasing, select [Cancel] and press the button. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Protected images cannot be erased with the erase function (p. 131).
Formatting a CF Card You should format a new CF card or one from which you wish to erase all images and other data. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Please note that formatting (initializing) a CF card erases all data, including protected images and other file types. Please check the contents of the CF card before formatting it.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ • If the camera does not work properly, the inserted CF card may be malfunctioning. Reformatting the CF card may solve the problem. • When a non-Canon brand CF card is malfunctioning, reformatting it may solve the problem. • CF cards formatted in another camera, computer or peripheral device may not operate correctly. When that happens, reformat the CF card with this camera.
Printing About Printing This camera supports direct printing. By connecting the camera to an optional direct print compatible printer (CP Series)*1 or a Bubble Jet printer (sold separately) that supports the direct print function, you can send the images from the CF card directly to the printer using the camera buttons.
Please refer to the System Map supplied with your camera for direct print function compatible printer (CP Series) information. Print Settings for Direct Print Function • Select how many copies you want (p.146) ➡ • Select the print style (p.146) • Standard / Multiple • Bordered / Borderless • Date On / Off ➡ • Select the print area (Trimming) (p.149, 152) Printing, Transferring DPOF Print Settings • Select the image you want to print (p. 154) ➡ ➡ • Select how many copies you want (p.
Selecting from the Print Order Menu Use the Print Order Menu as shown below to select all print settings.
: Turns the menu on/off : Selects items and settings : Sets items and settings Image (p. 146) Paper (p. 146) Style Borders (p. 146) ➔ ➔ Date (p. 146) Number of copies (p. 146) Order Printing, Transferring Trimming or printing area (p. 149) (p. 152) Number of copies (p. 155) Print Type (p. 156) ➔ ➔ Set up Date (p. 156) File No. (p. 156) Reset (p.
Connecting the Camera to a Printer You can make clear prints swiftly and easily when you connect the camera to an optional direct print function compatible printer (CP Series) or a direct print function compatible Bubble Jet printer (sold separately). It can also be used with DPOF print settings. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ You are recommended to use the optional AC Adapter Kit ACK600 (p.
the camera and printer using the 3 Connect direct interface cable. When you insert the cable, make sure the “Canon” mark of the cable faces up. DIGITAL Terminal to Printer Direct Interface Cable DIF-100 the printer’s ON/OFF button to turn 4 Press on the power. the mode switch to 5 Set camera on. Printing, Transferring With the Card Photo Printer CP-10, the power turns on when the power cord is connected to the printer as shown in step 2.
Connecting Bubble Jet Printer to the Camera ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Please read the user guide supplied with your BJ printer to see if it is compatible with the direct print function, and for instructions on connection cables and general operations. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 1 Turn off the camera (p. 30).
the mode switch to 4 Set camera on. and turn the appears on the camera LCD monitor when the BJ printer is properly connected to the camera. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ • On Bubble Jet printers with operation panels, images cannot be printed through the operation panel while the camera is connected. • The following operations cannot be performed while the printer is connected. - Replaying movies - Setting the language using the and the button combination.
Printing * The following illustrations show examples from a direct print function compatible printer (CP Series). Options for the Style category will differ slightly for BJ printers. An image can be printed when displayed in single replay or selected in index replay. an image using the left or right 1 Choose button and press the button. the number of prints, the print style 2 Set and cropping settings (printing area) as required. • • • • Selecting the Number of Copies (p. 146) Setting the Print Style (p.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ You cannot print movies. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Printing Errors • An error message appears if an error occurs for some reason during the printing process (p. 188). Use the left or right button to select [Stop] or [Resume] and press button (with a BJ printer, the print will automatithe cally restart if the error is resolved).
Setting the Print Settings (Direct Print Function) Selecting the Number of Copies button In Replaying mode, press the 1 and select the [Copies] option using the up or down button. the desired number of copies 2 Specify using the left or right button. You can specify from 1 to 99 prints. Setting the Print Style You can select from among the following print styles. Direct Print Function Compatible Printer (CP Series) Standard Image Borders Date Multiple* Borderless Bordered Prints one image per page.
Direct Print Function Compatible BJ Printer Paper Borders Date Borderless Bordered Select the paper size from the following. [Card #1], [Card #2], [Card #3], [LTR] or [A4] For the usable paper type, please refer to the Bubble Jet Printer User Guide. Prints right to the edges of the page. Prints with a border. Prints the image’s creation date. the print setting menu, choose [Style] 1 Inusing the up or down button and press the button again.
settings using the left or right 3 Select button. Image Settings (Direct print compatible CP series printer) Paper (Direct print compatible BJ printer) Select [Standard] or [Multiple]. Select [Card #1], [Card #2], [Card #3], [LTR] or [A4]. Borders Choose [Borderless] or [Bordered]. 148 Date Choose [On] or [Off].
4 Press the button. If [Borderless] or [Multiple] is selected as the print style, the center portion of the recorded image (the image displayed on the LCD monitor) is printed at an enlarged size. As a result, the image’s 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 that will be cropped.
In Replaying mode, press the button, 1 choose [Trimming] using the up or down button and press the button again. The trimming frame will appear at the center of the image. If a trimming setting has already been selected for the image, the frame will appear around the previously selected portion. 2 Trim the image. Changing the Size of the Trimming Frame • Turn the zoom lever toward or .
Press the 3 menu. button to close the setting Trimming Frame ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ • The trimming setting only applies to one image. • The trimming setting is cancelled with the following operations. - When you set the trimming settings for another image. - When you close the Print mode (when you turn the camera power off, change the camera mode, or detach the direct interface cable). - When you press the button while in the trimming setting screen.
Specifying the Printing Area (PowerShot A60) Choose from three printing area options. Top Middle Bottom ○ ○ ○ ○ Prints the top area of an image. Prints the middle area of an image. Prints the bottom area of an image. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Prior to Setting the Printing Area • Please set the Print Style (Image Settings, Paper, Borders and Date) first before setting the printing area (p. 146). • Can be set with the [Multiple] and [Borderless] options.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ • The printing area setting only applies to one image. • The printing area setting is cancelled with the following operations. - Printing - When you set the printing area setting for another image. - When you close the Print mode, i.e.
Print Settings (DPOF Print Settings) You can select images on a CF card for printing and specify the number of print copies in advance using the camera. This is extremely convenient for sending the images to a photo developing service or for printing on a direct print function compatible printer (CP Series) or a direct print function compatible BJ printer.
3 Select images for printing. Single Images • When the print type (p. 156) is set to [Standard] or [Both], select an image using the left or right button. You can set the number of copies (up to 99) to be printed using the up or down button. Number of Copies All the Images on a CF Card • Switch to index replay (three images). • You can set one copy of each image to print by pressing the button, then selecting [Mark All] using the up or down button, and pressing the button again.
4 Press the ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ button. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ • Images are printed in order from oldest to newest by the shooting date. • A maximum of 998 images can be marked per CF card. • Press the zoom lever in step 3 to switch between single and 3-image index replay for selecting an image. • When [Print Type] is set to [Both], the number of copies can be set. When it is set to [Index], the number of copies cannot be set (only one copy will be printed).
[Set up] using the left or right 2 Select button and press the button. Select (Print Type), (Date) or 3 No.) using the up or down button. (File (Print Type) Select [Standard], [Index], or [Both]. Printing, Transferring a setting using the left or right 4 Select button. (Date) Select [On] or [Off]. (File No.) Select [On] or [Off].
5 Press the button. The set up menu will close and the Print Order menu will reappear. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ • When [Print Type] is set to [Index], the [Date] and [File No.] cannot be set to [On]. • If [Print Type] is set to [Both], both [Date] and [File No.] can be set to [On], however, only the file number is printed for the index print.
[OK] using the left or right button 3 Select and press the button. Printing, Transferring If you decide you don’t want to reset the settings, select [Cancel] and press the button.
Printing with DPOF Print Settings You can use the DPOF print settings to print with an optional direct print function compatible printer (CP Series) or with a direct print function compatible BJ printer. In the [ (Replay)] menu, select 1 Order) and press the button. (Print See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 43). [Print] using the up, down, left or 2 Select button. right button and press the 3 Set the print style settings as required. • See Setting the Print Settings (p. 146).
[OK] using the up, down, left or 4 Select right button and press the button. The image will start to print and, when it is completely finished, the display will revert to the standard replay mode. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ • To print the date, set the [Date] setting in the print order menu in Step 2 on the previous page to [On]. You cannot set the date to print with the [Style] menu in Step 3 on the previous page.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ • The maximum number of images printed on one page in the Index print type depends upon the selected paper size. - Card Size: 20 images - L Size: 42 images - Postcard Size: 63 images (Please refer to your Bubble Jet’s user guide for an explanation of the number of images printed with a Bubble Jet printer.) Cancel Printing (p. 145) Restarting Printing • In the Print Order menu, select [Resume] using the left button.
Image Transfer Settings (DPOF Transfer Order) Using the camera, you can make marks on 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 DPOF-compliant camera.
3 Select images for transferring. Single Images • Select an image using the left or right button and mark or remove marks from images using the up or down button. • You can use the same procedures to select images in index replay (3 images). All the Images on a CF Card • Switch to index replay (three images). • Press the button, select [Mark All] using the up or down button button and press the again. (If you select [Clear All] instead of [Mark All], you can remove marks from all the images.
Viewing Images on a TV Set A video-compatible television connected via the supplied AV cable AVC-DC100 can be used to view images as you shoot or replay them. 1 Turn off the camera (p. 30). the AV Cable to the terminal on the 2 Attach camera. Yellow Plug To the Video In Jack Black Plug To the Audio In Jack on the TV and switch it to Video 4 Turn mode. on the camera in Shooting mode or 5 Turn Replaying mode (p. 32). • The image will appear on the TV. Shoot or replay images as usual.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ • No image will appear on the LCD monitor when the camera is connected to a TV monitor. • The video output signal can be switched (NTSC or PAL) to accommodate different regional standards (p. 181). The default setting will vary between regions. NTSC: Japan, U.S.A., Canada, Taiwan, etc. PAL: Europe, Asia (excluding Taiwan), Oceania, etc. If an incorrect video system is set, the output image will not display properly.
Downloading Images to a Computer Download images taken with the camera to a computer in one of the following ways: • Connect the camera to a computer with the USB cable You can then download images directly from the camera to a computer. • Directly from the CF card Using a laptop computer or a card reader, you can download images directly from the CF card.
the driver and the software 1 Install applications bundled on the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk. Please see the Software Starter Guide for information on system requirements and installation instructions. the supplied USB interface cable 2 Connect to the computer’s USB port and the camera’s terminal. • You do not need to turn off the computer or camera when making a USB connection. • Please refer to your computer manual for information regarding the location of the USB port.
Set the camera’s mode switch to 3 press the ON/OFF button until the and indicator next to the viewfinder starts blinking green. The LCD monitor displays in replay mode. When the connection to the computer is complete, the LCD monitor turns off and the green indicator lights steady. To disconnect the cable from the camera: Hold the cable connector firmly at both sides and pull it straight out.
Downloading Images without Installing the Software (Windows XP and Mac OS X (10.1 or 10.2) only) If you are using Windows XP or Mac OS X (10.1 or 10.2), you can use the software distributed with these operating systems to download images (JPEG format only) without installing the software bundled on the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk. This is useful for downloading images to a computer in which the software is not installed.
Downloading Directly from a CF Card the CF card from the camera, and 1 Eject insert it into a CF card reader connected to the computer. • If you are using a PC card reader, first insert the CF card into a PC card adapter (optional), and then insert the PC card adapter into the computer’s PC card reader. the icon of the drive with the 2 Double-click CF card. The images are stored in the [xxxCANON] folders located under the [DCIM] folder (where xxx is a three-digit number from 100 to 998).
List of Menu Options and Messages FUNC. Menu * Default setting Item/ Menu Screen Setting Content Reference Page Exposure Compensation Sets the exposure compensation. -2 ... 0 ... +2 101 Flash Output Adjusts the flash output in 112 White Balance Sets the white balance. • (Auto)* (Day Light) • (Cloudy) • • (Tungsten) (Fluorescent) • (Fluorescent H) • • (Custom) 103 Drive Mode Sets Continuous shooting settings and the self-timer. (Standard Shooting)* • • (Continuous Shooting) (Self-timer, 10 sec.
Item/ Menu Screen Setting Content Reference Page Sets the sensitivity at which images are recorded. • 50* • 100 • 200 • 400 • AUTO 110 Photo Effect Switches between photo effects. • (Effect Off)* (Vivid) • (Neutral) • • (Low Sharpening) (Sepia) • (B/W) • 108 Light Metering System Switches between light metering modes. (Evaluative)* • (Center Weighted Avg.) • (Spot) • 99 Resolution (Stills) Sets the number of pixels used for images.
Item/ Menu Screen Setting Content Reference Page Resolution (Movies) Sets the number of pixels used for images. • (640 x 480 pixels) (PowerShot A70 only) • (320 x 240 pixels)* • (160 x 120 pixels) 64 Compression Sets the relative compression ratio used for images. Superfine • Fine* • • Normal 64 Rec. Menu Item/ Menu Screen AiAF 174 Setting Content 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).
* Default setting Setting Content Reference Page Red-eye Sets whether or not the red-eye reduction lamp fires. • On* • Off 68 AF-assist Beam Sets the output of the AF-assist beam according to shooting conditions when using the auto focus. • On* • Off 41 Digital Zoom Sets whether or not the digital zoom combines with the optical zoom to zoom images. • On • Off* 85 Review Sets the duration images display on the LCD monitor after the shutter button is released. • Off • 2 sec.* to 10 sec.
Replay Menu Item/ Menu Screen 176 Setting Content Reference Page Protect Protects images from accidental erasure. 131 Rotate Rotates images 90 or 270 degrees clockwise in the display. 127 Sound Memo Adds sound memos to images. 128 Erase all Erases all images from a CF card (excluding protected images).
* Default setting Item/ Menu Screen Setting Content Reference Page Plays images automatically one after the other. 130 Print Order Sets which images and how many copies will be printed on a printer with the direct print function or at a photo lab service. 154 Sets the images that will be transferred with your e-mail software.
Set up Menu Item/ Menu Screen Beep Auto Power Down 178 Setting Content Sets whether or not the beep sounds when the shutter button is pressed or when a menu operation is performed. See also “How the [Beep] setting in the [ (Set up)] menu and each sound setting in the [ (My Camera)] menu are related” on page 183.
* Default setting Shutter Volume Playback Vol. Setting Content Adjusts the sound volume when the shutter button is pressed all the way. There is no shutter sound in Movie mode. (Off) • • (1) • (2)* • (3) • (4) • (5) Adjusts the sound volume when a sound memo or a movie is played. (Off) • • (1) • (2)* • (3) • (4) • (5) Reference Page 40 122 128 Start-up Vol. Adjusts the sound volume when the camera powers up. • (Off) • (1) • (2)* • (3) • (4) • (5) 30 Operation Vol.
Item/ Menu Screen 180 Setting Content Reference Page Selftimer Vol. Adjusts the sound volume of the Selftimer Sound. (Off) • • (1) • (2)* • (3) • (4) • (5) 83 File No. Reset Sets how file numbers are assigned to images when new CF cards are inserted. • On • Off* 116 Distance Units Sets the format of the MF indicator’s displayed distance units. • m/cm* • ft/in 115 Language Sets the language used in the menus and messages on the LCD monitor. The menu may appear differently in some regions.
* Default setting Item/ Menu Screen Video System Setting Content Sets the video output signal standard. • NTSC* • PAL Reference Page 165 My Camera Menu You can select the theme, start-up image and sound, shutter sound, operation sound and selftimer sound used on this camera. These are called My Camera settings. You can also customize the [ ] and [ ] options for each item with images recorded on the CF card and newly recorded sounds or by using the supplied software.
Item/ Menu Screen 182 Setting Content Reference Page Start-up Image Sets the start-up image when you turn on the camera. (Off) • * • • • 52 Start-up Sound Sets the start-up sound when you turn on the camera.*1 • (Off) * • • • 52 Operation Sound Sets the sound when the multicontroller or any button other than the shutter button is operated.*1 • (Off) * • • • 52 Selftimer Sound Sets the sound informing you that the photo will be taken in 2 seconds.
* Default setting Item/ Menu Screen Shutter Sound Reference Page Setting Content 52 Sets the shutter sound when you depress the shutter button. There is no shutter sound while a movie is being shot.*1 • (Off) * • • • *1 How the [Beep] setting in the [ and each sound setting in the [ menu are related (Set up)] menu (My Camera)] To actually turn off the sound of the start-up sound, shutter sound, operation sound, and self-timer sound individually, (Set up)] menu must be set to [Off].
Resetting the Settings to Default You can reset all of the menu and button operation settings to default except for [Date/Time], [Language], and [Video System]. 1 Turn on the camera. The mode dial can be turned to any setting. the 2 Press seconds. button for longer than 5 The message “Reset settings to default?” appears on the LCD monitor. [OK] using the left and right 3 Select buttons, then press the button. • The screen below appears while resetting.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ • The custom white balance is not cancelled even if settings are reset to default settings. (p. 105) • Settings cannot be reset when the camera is connected to a computer, to an optional direct print function compatible printer (CP series) or to a direct print function compatible BJ printer (optional).
List of Messages The following messages may appear on the LCD monitor. Busy...: Image is being recorded to, or read from, CF card. Resetting settings to default. No Memory card: You attempted to shoot or replay images without a CF card installed. Cannot record!: You attempted to shoot an image without a CF card installed. Memory card error: CF card has experienced an anomaly. Memory card full: CF card is too full to save more images or print settings.
187 Appendix Unidentified Image: You attempted to replay an image that was recorded in a special format (proprietary format used by the camera of another manufacturer, etc.). Cannot magnify!: You attempted to magnify an image that was photographed with another camera, recorded in a different format, or edited on a computer. Cannot rotate: You attempted to rotate an image that was photographed with another camera, recorded in a different format, or edited on a computer.
The following messages may appear on the camera’s LCD monitor when a direct print compatible printer is printing. Depending on the printer model, some messages may not display. No Paper: Paper cassette is incorrectly inserted or out of paper. Or the paper feed isn’t operating correctly. No Ink: The ink cartridge has not been inserted or has run out of ink. Incompatible paper size: Wrong paper size is loaded in the printer. Incompatible ink size: Wrong ink cassette size is loaded in the printer.
Could not print xx images: You attempted to use the DPOF print settings to print xx images that are from another camera, that have been recorded in a different format, or that have been edited on a computer. The following messages may appear when the camera is connected to the direct print compatible Bubble Jet Printer. Check the error number displayed on the control panel of Bubble Jet Printer and refer to the Bubble Jet Printer Quick Start Guide.
Waste tank full: Printer error: 190 You can restart printing by pressing the RESUME/CANCEL button on Bubble Jet Printer. Please request replacement of the waste tank at your nearest Canon customer support center listed in the Bubble Jet Quick Start Guide. Turn off the printer, then turn it on again. If the error persists, please consult your nearest Canon customer support center listed in the Bubble Jet Quick Start Guide.
Appendices Replacing the Date Battery The camera uses a special Date battery to power its internal clock. If the LCD monitor displays the Set Date/ Time menu when you turn on the camera, this means that the Date battery has run down and the clock has stopped running. Please purchase a replacement battery (battery type CR1220) and install it as follows. (The date battery is preinstalled at the factory and may therefore expire earlier than its rated lifespan after the camera has been purchased.
the battery out of the holder, as 4 Pull shown. Positive terminal (+) the new date battery into the holder, 5 Insert with the positive terminal (+) facing up. the date battery holder back into 6 Replace its original position, and close the terminal cover. the LCD monitor displays the Set 7 When Date/Time menu, proceed to set the current date and time (p. 26).
Using the Optional Battery Kits Using Rechargeable Batteries (Battery and Charger Kit CBK100) Included are the battery charger and four rechargeable AA-size NiMH (nickel metal hydride) batteries. Charge batteries as shown below. Indicator To a power outlet • The indicator blinks while charging, then comes on solid when charging is finished. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ • This charger can be used only to charge Canon AA-size NiMH batteries.
• Repeatedly recharging batteries before they become fully depleted may cause batteries to lose capacity. Do not recharge the batteries until the LCD monitor displays the “Change the batteries” message.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ • It takes approximately 220 minutes 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 95 °F). • Charging time varies according to ambient temperature and to the batteries’ initial charge state.
Open the terminal cover, and 2 connect the adapter’s DC plug into the camera’s DC IN terminal. Please unplug the adapter from the power outlet when you have finished using the camera. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Please do not attempt to use any AC adapter other than AC Adapter Kit ACK600 with your camera. Use of a different adapter may result in damage to the camera or to the adapter.
Using the Optional Lenses and Lens Adapter The camera supports use of the optional Wide Converter WC-DC52, Tele-converter TC-DC52 and Close-up Lens 250D (52 mm). In order to attach any of these lenses, you also need to use the optional Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC52C. • When attaching the wide converter, tele-converter or close-up lens, be sure to screw it on securely. If they come loose they may fall from the lens adapter, posing risk of injury from shattered glass.
Tele-converter TC-DC52 This 52 mm-threaded diameter magnifying conversion lens is for taking telephoto shots. The lens changes the focal length of the camera body’s lens by a factor of 2.4x. Close-Up Lens 250D (52 mm) This lens makes it easy to take macro shots. With the camera set to Macro mode, you can use this option to shoot subjects that are 4 to 25 cm (1.6 to 9.8 in.) at wide angle end and 13 to 25 cm (5.1 to 9.8 in.) at telephoto end from the lens tip.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ • It is not possible to attach a lens hood or filter to the wide converter or tele-converter. • If you use the flash when shooting with the wide converter, the outer area of the recorded image (and especially the lower right corner) will come out relatively dark. • The wide converter blocks part of the view through the viewfinder. • When using the wide converter, please set the camera to wide angle end.
Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC52C (52 mm) This optional adapter is required for attaching the wide converter, tele-converter and close-up lens (all optional). Attaching a Lens 1 Be sure that the camera is turned off. the ring release button and hold it 2 Press down, and turn the ring in the direction of the arrow. 1 2 Ring Ring Release Button the ¡ marks on the ring and the 3 When camera are aligned, lift off the ring.
the ¡ marks on the Conversion 4 Align Lens Adapter and the camera, and turn the adapter in the direction of the arrows as far as the C mark on the camera. ➔ the lens on the adapter, and attach it 5 Set securely by turning it in the indicated Appendix direction.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ • 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. • Exercise due caution when handling the lenses since it is easy to dirty them with finger prints. • Be careful not to drop the camera or adapter when removing the ring. • When shooting with these attachments, please use the LCD monitor to compose your shots.
Camera Care and Maintenance Use the following procedures to clean the camera body, lens, viewfinder, LCD monitor and other parts. Appendix Camera Body Wipe the camera body with a soft cloth or eyeglass lens wiper. Lens First use a lens blower brush to remove dust and dirt, then remove any remaining dirt by wiping the lens lightly with a soft cloth. • Never use synthetic cleansers on the camera body or lens.
Troubleshooting Problem Camera will not operate Cause Solution Power is not turned on Press the ON/OFF button for a few moments. Confirm that the CF card slot cover or battery cover is securely closed. Reload the batteries in the correct direction. • Replace with unused alkaline or fully recharged batteries (four AA-size batteries.) • Use an AC adapter. Use only unused AAsize alkaline batteries or Canon AA-size NiMH batteries. (For information about alkaline batteries, see Proper Battery Handling (p.
Cause Flash is charging CF card full CF card not formatted correctly Lens will not retract CF card slot cover or battery cover opened with camera on CF card slot cover or battery cover opened while camera was recording to CF card (warning signal) Solution Wait until the orange indicator stops blinking and lights steadily, signaling that the flash is charged, then press the shutter button. • Insert a new CF card.
Problem Battery pack consumed quickly Cause Solution Use only unused AAsize alkaline batteries or Canon AA-size NiMH batteries. (For information about alkaline batteries, see Proper Battery Handling (p. 21)) The batteries are cold. Battery performance deteriorates at low temperatures. If shooting in a cold area, keep the batteries warm (by placing them in an inner pocket, etc.) until ready to use them. Battery terminals are Wipe them well with a dirty. dry cloth before use.
Cause Battery terminals are dirty. Battery life exceeded. Shots are blurry or unfocused. The camera was moving when you took the shot. Autofocus function hampered by obstruction to AFassist beam. The AF-assist beam has been set to [Off] through the menu. Solution • Be sure to set batteries firmly into the charger. • Be sure that the power cord is firmly connected to the charger, and is firmly plugged in to the power outlet. Wipe them well with a dry cloth before charging.
Problem Cause 208 The subject was outside the range over which the camera can focus. Solution • Ensure that there is at least 46 cm (1.5 ft.) between the camera lens and subject. • Use the macro mode to shoot close-ups between 5 to 46 cm (2.0 in. to 1.5 ft.) from the lens when set to wide angle and between 26 to 46 cm (10 in. to 1.5 ft.) when set to telephoto. Subject is hard to focus Use the focus lock or the manual focus to on. shoot the image. See Shooting Problem Subjects for the Autofocus (p.
Cause A red bar of light appears on the upper part of the LCD monitor The subject is brighter than the surroundings. Light is shining or reflecting into the camera. The flash mode is set so that the flash always fires. Subject is too bright Solution When flash is used, the distance between lens and subject should be no less than 26 cm (10 in.). Set exposure compensation to a negative value. Adjust the camera angle. Set the flash to any other mode except On.
Problem Cause Solution White dots or white asterisks appear on the image Light from the flash has reflected off dust particles or insects in the air. This occurs more frequently in the following conditions: - When shooting at the wide-angle end. - When shooting with a high aperture value in the aperture-priority AE mode. The flash mode is set to Off. Incorrect video system setting. This is a phenomenon that occurs with digital cameras and does not constitute a malfunction. The flash doesn’t fire.
Specifications All data is based on Canon’s standard testing methods. Subject to change without notice. PowerShot A70 / PowerShot A60 Camera A70 : Approx. 3.2 million effective pixels A60 : Approx. 2 million Lens Digital Zoom A70 : 1/2.7 in. CCD (Total number of pixels: approx. 3.3 million) A60 : 1/2.7 in. CCD (Total number of pixels: approx. 2.1 million) : 5.4 (W) – 16.2 (T) mm (35 mm film equivalent: 35 – 105 mm), F 2.8 (W) – 4.8 (T) A70 : Maximum approx. 3.2× (Maximum approx. 9.
Sensitivity White Balance Flash Flash Range : AUTO/ISO 50/100/200/400 equivalent : TTL auto/preset (daylight, cloudy, tungsten, fluorescent, fluorescent H) or Custom white balance : Auto, On, Off Red-eye reduction On: Red-eye reduction auto/Redeye reduction On/Flash Off Red-eye reduction Off: On/Off : Normal Mode: 46 cm – 4.2 m (1.5 – 14 ft.) (W), 46 cm – 2.5 m (1.5 – 8.2 ft.) (T) Macro Mode: 26 – 46cm (10 in. – 1.5 ft.
(A60) Still images : Large: 1600 x 1200 pixels Medium: 1024 x 768 pixels Small: 640 x 480 pixels Movies*2 : 320 x 240 pixels (Approx. 3 min.) 160 x 120 pixels (Approx. 3 min.) Replay Modes : Single image replay/index replay (9 thumbnails)/ zoomed view (LCD monitor zooms images up to maximum of approx. 10×)/ auto play / sound memos (up to 60 sec.
Battery Performance Number of Shots LCD Monitor ON LCD Monitor OFF AA Alkaline Batteries (included with the camera) AA NiMH Battery NB-1AH Replay Time Approx. 250 shots Approx. 800 shots Approx. 280 min. Approx. 350 shots Approx. 1000 shots Approx. 280 min. * The data above reflects standard Canon testing conditions. The actual figures will vary according to the shooting conditions and settings.
CF Cards and Estimated Capacities (Recordable Images) PowerShot A70 L M1 M2 S Movie (in seconds) FC-16M 8 16 32 14 26 52 25 46 84 58 94 165 14 44 118 FC-32M 18 33 67 30 54 108 53 94 174 120 196 337 30 91 242 FC-64M FC-128M FC-256MH 38 76 154 68 137 276 136 274 548 61 122 246 109 219 440 217 435 868 107 215 431 189 379 762 349 700 1390 241 482 962 393 788 1563 676 1355 2720 61 124 249 183 368 735 486 973 1954 FC-32M 30 54 108 53 94 174 120 196 337 91 242 FC-64M FC-128M FC-256MH 61 122 246 109 219 4
• The following are the approximate maximum recording times for movie clips: : approx. 30 seconds* (PowerShot A70 only), , : approx. 3 minutes. Shown are the maximum continuous recording times. * When used with the FC-256MH CF card (sold separately) • (Superfine), (Fine) and (Normal) indicate the relative compression ratio. • L (Large), M1 (Medium), M2 (Medium),S (Small) and , indicate the following resolutions. and • The FC-256MH CF card is not sold in some regions.
NiMH Battery NB-1AH Supplied with the optional NiMH Battery NB4-100 set and the Battery/ Charger Kit CBK100. Type Nominal Voltage Typical Capacity Cycle Life Operating Temperature Dimensions Weight Rechargeable nickel metal hydride battery 1.2 V DC 1600 mAh (Lowest : 1550mAh) Approx. 300 times 0 – 35 °C (32 – 95 °F) Diameter: 14.5 mm (0.6 in.) Length: 50 mm (2 in.) Approx. 27 g (0.95 oz.) Battery Charger CB-3AH Supplied with the optional Battery and Charger Kit CBK100.
CompactFlash™ Card Card Slot Type Dimensions Weight Type I 36.4 × 42.8 × 3.3 mm (1.4 × 1.7 × 0.1 in.) Approx. 10 g (0.4 oz.) Wide Converter WC-DC52 (optional) Magnification Focusing Range (from tip of lens) Thread Diameter Dimensions Weight Approx. 0.7× (35 mm film equivalent at wide angle end: approx. 24.5 mm) Approx. 60 mm (2.4 in.
Close-Up Lens 250D 52mm (optional) Focal Length Focusing Range (from tip of lens) Thread Diameter Dimensions Weight 250 mm 40 – 250 mm (1.6 – 9.8 in.) (W)/130 – 250 mm (5.1 – 9.8 in.) (T) (when mounted on PowerShot A70 or A60) 52 mm standard filter thread (Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC52C is required for mounting to PowerShot A70 or A60) Diameter: 54 mm (2.1 in. ) Length: 10.2 mm (0.4 in.) Approx. 55 g (1.9 oz.) Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC52C (optional) 52 mm standard filter thread Diameter: 55.
Index A AC Adapter Kit 195 AF Frame Auto Selection 98 Manual Selection 98 Aperture-Priority AE ( ) 94 Aperture Value 89, 91, 94, 96 Auto Mode ( ) 60 Auto Play 130 A/V Out Terminal 165 B Batteries Battery Cover 17 Change 20 Handling Precautions 21 Installing 20 Low Status 23 Performance 214 Rechargeable Batteries 193 Status 23 Beep 178, 179, 183 Black and White Mode 110 C Care 203 CF Card 24 CF Card Reader 171 Downloading Images 167 Formatting 134 Handling 25 Installing 24 Recording Capacity 215 Slot Cover
J Messages 186 Microphone 16 Movie ( ) Shooting 79 Replaying 122 Editing 124 My Camera Menu 181 Settings 52 Registering 55 L Night Scene Mode ( ) I Image Zone 19 Index Replay 120 Indicators 18 Information View 33 - 37 Interface Cables 17, 141, 165 ISO Speed 110 Jump 121 N Landscape Mode ( ) 71 Language 28, 180 LCD Monitor 33 - 37 Lens 16 Close-up Lens 198 Conversion Lens Adapter Tele-converter 198 Wide Converter 197 Light Metering Center-Weighted Averaging Evaluative 99 Spot AE Point 99 M Macro Mod
Index Replay 120 Jumping 121 LCD Monitor 33 Magnifying Images 119 Movies 122 Rotating 127 Single Image Replay 118 Resolution 64 Resetting the settings to default 184 Ring Release Button 16, 200 Rotate 127 S Self-Timer 83 Sound 52 - 54, 179, 182 Shooting 32, 60 Checking Images 62 Switching from Replaying Mode 32 TV Set 165 Shooting Mode 224 Dial 19 Functions Available 224 Shutter Sound 52 - 54, 179, 183 Shutter Speed Priority AE ( ) 91 Speed 89, 91, 94, 96 Volume 179 Shutter Button 40 Pressing Halfway 40 Pr
FCC Notice (Digital Camera, Model PC1043 and PC1044) 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.
Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode This chart shows the functions available in each shooting mode Large L Medium 1 (1) M1 Resolution Medium 2 (1) M2 Medium (2) M Small S Movie (1) Resolution Movie Movie Superfine Compression Fine Normal Auto Flash On Off Red-Eye Reduction Flash Output AF-assist Beam Single Shot Continuous Mode Drive Mode Self-timer (10 sec.) Self-timer (2 sec.
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Digital Zoom On Off Exposure Compensation Evaluative Metering Light Metering Center-Weighted Averaging System Spot Metering White Balance (3) Photo Effect ISO Speed ● ●* – ● – – –(4) – –(5) ● ●* ● ● – – ● ● –(5) ● ●* ● ● – – ● ● –(5) ● ●* ● ● – – ● ● –(5) * : Default, ● : Available, ▲ : Available, but cannot be changed after taking the first shot, – : Not available : Setting is retained even after power off.