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1. CF Cards and Capacities PCMCIA Card Adapter CF Card Reader Digital Printer CD 200 Troubleshooting List of Message Codes List of Messages Specifications Appendix A Canon Battery Pack NB 5H Appendix B Canon Compact Power Adapter Appendix C CompactFlash Card Index Canon Customer Support Ulead Customer Support Quick Guide to Page Numbers by Category Shooting Flash photography with humans or animals as subjects s sese trn etn How How How How How How How How How How How How How How How How How How How o aim the camera at your subject to improve the focus o adjust the exposure setting Exposure Compensation EE E o compensate for a subject in shadow o force the flash to go off o press the Shutter button o shoo o shoo o shoo o shoo o shoo o shoo o shoo o take a panorama shot o take a picture o stop o use the frame marks inside the viewfinder continuous frames extreme close ups with the Macro mode tnter tette moving objects Continuous mode multiple frames by pressing the shutter once pictures in a horizontal sequence for merging later pictures in a vertical sequence for merging later pictures without the red eye effect ecce oap due d ond d dx iie a ees he flash from going off Ouse Tie Self Timer Dune NNNM o use t Taking shots of panoramic sce
2. p 25 e Indicators kl f e Flash Button gt p 26 wp 23 e LCD Button r 29 Ley LCD panel 16 beet Guide to Components continued 2 2 e Macro Jump Button gt gt p 28 e MENU Button gt gt p 29 43 088 fecitkeo e SET Button r 30 4 e VIDEO Terminal p 5 e DIGITAL Terminal 9 5 77 ue utili OO e CF Card Slot Cover gt gt Quick Start Guide p 8 Lock for CF Card Slot Cover X Quick Start Guide p 8 DC Coupler Cable Cover Quick Start Guide p 7 e Battery Cover 9 Quick Start Guide p 5 Battery Cover Lock Quick Start Guide p 5 Tripod Socket 17 Basic Functions of the PowerShot A5 Image Size and Quality Specifications The PowerShot A5 can take pictures with the following screen sizes and qualities Compression File Size Quality Fort Size Large Fine 1024 x 768 JPEG High Quality 180 KB Large Normal 1024 x 768 JPEG Normal 85 KB Small Fine 512 x 384 JPEG High Quality 60 KB Small Normal 512 x 384 JPEG Normal 30 KB CCD RAW No Compression 940 KB Large and small image sizes cover the exact same scope of the photographic subject but reproduce the images with differing numbers of dots On computer monitors the large format images are displayed at 1024 x 768 pixels while the small images are displayed at 512 x 384 pixels 18 The size and quality settings can be chang
3. CF card error CF card has experienced an anomaly Naming error There is a file in the root directory titled DC97 or you attempted to record a shot onto a CF card with a file entitled AUT_0000 JPG nestled within the CTG99999 and the DC97 folders respectively ncompatible JPEG format You attempted to view an incompatible JPEG file No CF card You attempted to view or shoot an image without a CF card installed Corrupted Data You attempted to view an image with corrupted data 70 i Specifications PowerShot A5 mage Sensor Sensitivity mage Data Storage File Format mage Compression Compression Modes Recorded Image Size mage Properties Camera Modes Lens Viewfinder Shutter Shutter Speeds Focusing Method Focusing Range Auto Exposure Method Metering Range Exposure compensation Flash Flash Range Gradation Reproduction 810 000 pixel total 1 3 inch charge coupled device 8 bits x 3 colors 10 bit data processing Equivalent to ISO 100 Large CCD RAW Equivalent to ISO 400 Small CompactFlash card CIFF Camera Image File Format Images JPEG and proprietary Canon format CRW Thumbnails JPEG Fine Normal and CCD RAW 1024 x 768 or 512 x 384 pixels Shooting date and time image serial number etc Auto Program Stitch Assist Play Multi and PC 5 mm 35 mm film equivalent 35 mm F2 5 Real image optical viewfinder
4. The shutter will automatically activate 10 seconds after the shutter button is pressed In Play mode this button displays the next stored image In Multi mode this button selects the next stored image In the Menu feature this button moves the selection to the next option 26 Flash Button AN In Program or Stitch Assist mode this button switches between the Auto Red Eye Reduc tion Flash On and Flash Off functions mark indicates the Red Eye Reduc tion lamp will light when you press the shutter button The Red Eye Reduction mode counteracts the tendency for flash photography to produce the red eye effect in prints of humans and animals the result of light reflected back from the subjects retinas The flash emitted before the actual shutter operation causes the subjects irises to narrow in advance thereby l Basic Functions of the PowerShot A5 continued 10 13 reducing the potential for reflections back from the retinas When shooting in the Red Eye Reduc tion mode press the shutter button halfway and wait a moment before pressing it fully If the interval between pressing the shutter halfway and all the way is too short the Red Eye Reduction lamp may not fire e mark indicates the Flash On mode The flash will fire when you press the shutter button mark indicates the Flash Off mode The flash will not fire when you press the shutter button When none of
5. dates file numbers 1 to 50 the second numbers 51 to 100 the third numbers 101 to 150 and so on until the CF card is filled However removing a battery will cause the folder last accessed to close When the battery is replaced new images are assigned a file number starting from the first number of the next available block of 50 For example if the last image was assigned file number 12 the first image after battery replacement will be assigned file number 51 and be placed in the next folder Menu Features continued 6 13 Play Menu Pressing the MENU Button in the Play or Multi modes displays the Play Menu on the LCD panel Show Info This function displays information about an image such as its shooting date and file number Selecting this option causes the LCD panel to display the image data The menu then shows the Hide Info option e In Play mode this function displays the image number total number of images file number shooting date and time and protection setting icon n Multi mode this function displays the image number of the selected image and the total number of images When the total number of images requires four or more digits all image numbers are replaced by the number sign 1t Slide Show This function automatically scrolls through the images on a CF card displaying each in turn as in a slide show You can set the length of time that each is replayed and specify a subset
6. n 4 Take out the button battery holder and remove the spent battery au et ZB To remove the button battery holder from the battery chamber insert a fingernail beneath the indent and gently pry it back and upward Button battery holder Indent Changing the Button Battery and Setting the Date Time continued 2 3 5 Place the new button battery into the 7 Replace the battery pack holder with the negative terminal n facing upward as shown Open End O e Tabs 8 Close the battery cover and slide the lock to the locked position 6 Place the loaded button battery holder back into place in the battery chamber e Check to make sure that the lock is in the i JE locked position once you have closed the Align the button battery holder with its slot and battery cover The camera will not lightly press it forward into place with your fingertip operate unless the lock is set 59 Changing the Button Battery and Setting the Date Time continued 3 3 Setting the Date Time Follow the procedures below to set the date time once you have changed the button battery e The Clock Not Set message will continue to flash on the Display Panel until you set the date time even if you have changed the button battery Always set the date time after changing the button battery 1 Turn the Mode Dial to the o Auto position 2 Press the MENU Button 3 Use the Buttons to select Setup and pre
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8. Mode Dial C1 Auto Mode Auto mode is for taking standard pictures The focus exposure and white balance settings as well as the flash are automati cally selected or activated by the camera P Program Mode Program mode is also for taking pictures but the Flash On Off and Continuous settings can be selected manually The focus exposure and white balance settings are automatically selected by the camera However the exposure setting may also be adjusted manually with the Exposure Compensation function p 45 20 c Stitch Assist Mode Taking pictures in this mode is helpful if you intend to merge several images into a single high quality panoramic image Merging images is easy if you use the PhotoStitch utility software In this mode the focus exposure and white balance settings are automatically selected by the camera PLAY Play Mode Play mode is for viewing images recorded on the CF card Images are displayed on the LCD panel one by one MULTI Multi Mode Multi mode is for viewing multiple images recorded on the CF card Images are displayed on the LCD panel in groups of nine PC PC Mode PC mode is for viewing and processing images with a computer Basic Functions of the PowerShot A5 Display Panel The Display Panel on the camera top shows the status of camera settings battery levels and the approximate number of images that can be stored in the CF card at the current size and quality setting
9. You are now free to reorient the camera know ing that your target subject is in focus Basic Functions of the PowerShot A5 continued 6 13 Indicators Upper Indicator n Green Ready to take picture Two indicators appear to the left of the no flash viewfinder These lights shine or flash when Flashing Green Storing to CF card the shutter button is pressed to confirm Red Flash On mode ready to various actions and camera modes take picture Flashing Red Flash Off mode insufficient Upper Indicator light image may blur Lower Indicator Orange Macro Mode On Lower Indicator 23 Basic Functions of the PowerShot A5 continued 7 13 Shutter Button The camera features a two stage shutter button Pressing Halfway Press the shutter button halfway to automati cally set the focus exposure and white balance to the optimal setting When the camera finishes metering it will beep and lock the shutter Shutter Button T n 24 When the camera is ready to take a shot the upper indicator lamp will shine green no flash or red flash and two beeps will sound When the LCD panel is turned on the image will freeze for an instant e In the Flash Off mode the upper indicator will flash red when there is insufficient light for the exposure setting This is a warning that hand tremors or camera movement will blur the image In the Macro mode the lower indicator will shine orange n the Exposu
10. button displays the image immediately preceding the last image displayed 7 Finish the sequence by pressing the SET Button after all the images have been recorded To retake a shot press the Button to advance to the image you want to replace wait until the lens preview displays and then retake the shot 41 i Menu Features Menus can be used to select image size and quality settings Record Menu to select the display options such as information formats and the Slide Show option Play Menu and to select date time and other camera settings such as the LCD panel brightness Setup Menu Record Menu 42 Quality Review Exp p 45 Reset File No p 46 Setup LCD B ep gece p 53 Power Save p 53 Reset iic p 53 Date Time p 53 Play Menu Show Info Slide Show i Power Save p VE P Date Time D Bel VIE D Language p Print Mark p Beep es D 53 53 53 53 54 54 51 Menu Features continued 2 13 Basic Menu Operations Menu functions are operated by the MENU and SET Buttons MENU Button Buttons SET Button ayrila MENU Button This button turns the menu display on or off This button also displays the previous menu when a submenu has been selected Buttons These buttons move the selection from one option to another within a
11. menu A highlight appears around an option to indicate its selection Press the Button to display the next option and press the Button to display the previous option Button Button The selected item is highlighted SET Button This button confirms the selection of a menu option or a setting When there is a submenu available pressing this button advances the display to the next menu level Once the SET Button has been pressed the selected setting comes into force 43 Menu Features continued 3 13 Record Menu Pressing the MENU Button in the Auto Program or Stitch Assist modes displays the Record Menu on the LCD panel Quality The Quality option is used to set the format in which the image will be recorded Image quality can be set to Normal Fine or CCD RAW and the size can be set to Large or Small 44 Size Quality Compression Format File Size E D Large Fine 1024 x 768 JPEG High Quality 180 KB P mu Large Normal 1024 x 768 zi JPEG Normal 85 KB m ES Small Fine 512 x 384 a s JPEG High Quality 60 KB m ER Small Normal 512 x 384 a s JPEG Normal 30 KB ec E CCD RAW 960 x 768 No Compression 940 KB JPEG file sizes will vary between photo graphic subjects Figures noted herein reflect standard shooting conditions established by Canon The Small and CCD RAW sizes are not available in Auto mode Menu Features continued 4 13 e Th
12. or press strongly on the LCD panel Rubbing or pressing firmly on the LCD panel may damage it or lead to other problems 61 l Optional Accessories The follwing optional accessories are available for the PowerShot A5 Soft Case This attractive case protects the camera CF Cards CompactFlash CF cards are used to store images recorded by the camera The card must be installed into the camera to operate Only one card can be installed at a time A CF card is supplied with the camera at the time of purchase However if you wish to purchase additional cards please see the list below for the model names and capacities of the available products 62 FC AM FC 8M FC 15M CF Cards and Capacities Small N SmallF Large N Large F CCD RAW FC 4M 118 63 45 22 4 FC 8M 236 125 89 44 8 FC 15M 442 235 169 81 15 Figures noted herein reflect standard shooting conditions established by Canon The performance of the PowerShot A5 can be guaranteed only with CF cards manufactured by Canon N Normal F Fine CCD RAW Non compressed Optional Accessories continued 2 2 PCMCIA Card Adapter An adapter to fit to a CF card so that it can be used in a PCMCIA PC card slot in a computer CF Card Reader This device enables computers lacking a PCMCIA PC Card slot to carry out read and write operations on a CF card Digital Printer CD 200 A printer into which a CF card can be inserted to print
13. s standard testing method Unplug the compact power adapter from the power outlet after charging and when the unit is not in use Appendix B continued 3 4 Powering the Camera with the Compact Power Adapter 1 Place the DC Coupler DR 100 into the camera s battery chamber and connect the DC terminal to the compact power adapter Fig 2 2 Ensure that the camera s Mode Dial is set to the L Lock position power off The DC indicator on the compact power adapter will light red while powering the camera Battery Pack NB 5H will not charge while the compact power adapter is powering the camera Unplug the power cord from the power outlet after use 3 Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter and plug it into a power outlet e Cable Cover DC Coupler DR 100 Compact Power Adapter CA PS100 DC Indicator DC Terminal 79 Appendix B continued 4 4 PAN Operating Precautions Do not use the compact power adapter to charge products other than Battery Pack NB 5H To prolong the life of the battery pack and prevent deterioration of performance do not charge it for more than 24 hours at a time The use of this equipment as an AC power source is limited to those devices that also use Battery Pack NB 5H Do not use this equipment to power any other devices Never disassemble or alter any part of this equipment Do not leave the equipment in places subject
14. to a television to display the images you have recorded by following the procedures below 1 Turn the camera s Mode Dial to the L Lock position Off and ensure that the TV power switch is off 2 Insert one end of the video cable shipped with the camera into the VIDEO Terminal and the other end into the TV s Video In jack TV Video In j e VIDEO Terminal i en o Video Cable Supplied ul Turn the TV on and set its TV Video setting to Video Turn the camera s Mode Dial to the PLAY or MULTI position Confirm that an image displays on the LCD panel then press the LCD Button to turn off the panel and display on the TV screen Play images using the normal proce dures When you finish viewing turn the camera Mode Dial to the L Lock position before disconnecting the cable from both devices When you are using the Buttons to switch images the display resolution will drop slightly until the next image appears 55 Connecting to a Computer Connecting to a Windows Computer The camera is shipped with a PC interface cable that fits into the camera s DIGITAL Terminal so that it may be connected to the serial port of a computer running a Windows operating system DIGITAL Terminal Serial Port Tan s PC Interface Cables B A i E Ger 56 Connecting to a Macintosh Computer The camera is also shipped with a Macintosh interface cable that fits into the camer
15. Canon PowerShot A5 DIGITAL CAMERA Reference Guide We recommend that first time users of the Canon PowerShot A5 start by consulting the Quick Start Guide Read this guide for additional details about the use and functions of the Canon PowerShot A5 This guide presents individual explanations of each camera function ENGLISH i Introduction Thank you for purchasing a Canon PowerShot A5 the easy to use compact digital camera with a large range of functions incorporated into a card sized body Please read this guide and the Quick Start Guide to gain maximum benefit of the high quality digital imaging made possible with the PowerShot A5 Please read the Handling and Safety Precautions section of this guide before attempting to use the camera About the LCD panel The LCD panel incorporates extremely high precision technology When the panel is in use minute black red or green spots may appear and linger The pixels are operating at 99 99 effectiveness and this does not constitute a malfanction Moreover these spots have no effect on the image you record Copyright 1998 Canon Inc All rights reserved 2 Disclaimer While every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this manual is accurate and complete no liability can be accepted for any errors or omissions Canon Inc reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described herein at any time wit
16. Gives 86 coverage of actual picture area 2 inch low temperature poli silicone thin film transistor liquid crystal display Mechanical electronic 1 6 to 1 750 sec Through the lens high speed autofocus Standard 50 cm to infinity Macro 9 to 50 cm Through the lens programmable auto exposure EV 5 16 5 t2tV Built in Auto On Off Red Eye Reduction 0 2 to 3 5 m 71 Specifications continued 2 2 White Balance control Self Timer Interfaces Power Supply Operating Temperatures Operating Humidity Dimensions Weight TTL auto white balance 10 second delay RS232C CF Slot Video Out Nickel hydride Battery Pack NB 5H 400 shots or more or approximately 70 minutes of replay 2CR5 lithium battery 700 shots or more or approximately 100 minutes of replay Compact Power Adapter CA PS100E CR2016 lithium battery for Date Clock backup Tesing Conditions Nickel hydride Battery Pack NB 5H was used fully charged 2CR5 lithium battery was used immediately after purchase Shooting settings were Large Fine LCD off flash used once every four shots Replay continuous replay each image was displayed for 5 seconds 0 to 40 C 10 to 90 96 103 x 68 x 32 5 mm Approximately 230 g excluding batteries and CF card All data are based on Canons standard testing methods Subject to change without notice 72 i Appendix A Canon Canon Battery Pack NB 5H Instructions Canon Battery Pack NB 5H is a nic
17. In particular remain at least one meter 39 inches away from infants when using the flash Do not aim the camera directly into the sun or at other intense light sources that could injure your eyesight A Caution Avoid using placing or storing the equipment in places subject to strong sunlight or high temperatures such as the dashboard or trunk boot of a car Exposure to intense sunlight and heat may cause the batteries to leak overheat or explode resulting in fire burns or other injuries High temperatures may also cause deformation of the casing Be sure to use the compact power adapter in a well ventilated area when recharging batteries or performing other recommended procedures Do not store the equipment in humid or dusty areas Storage in these areas could lead to fire electrical shock or other damage Be careful when wearing or holding the camera by the strap not to bang or subject it to strong impacts or shocks that could lead to injury or damage the equipment Be careful not to cover the flash with your fingers when shooting In addition do not touch the surface of the flash after taking several pictures in rapid succession Either action could result in burns 14 Handling and Safety Precautions continued 7 7 Preventing Malfunctions Avoid Strong Magnetic Fields Never place the camera in close proximity to electric motors or other equipment generating strong electric fields Exp
18. a s DIGITAL Terminal so that it may be connected to the modem or printer port of a computer running a Macintosh operating system Printer Port Modem Port exc DIGITAL _ Fei 1 24 Wi eae OH Terminal ai M i wem i 1 Bes Lt Macintosh Interface Cable wes d Connecting to a Computer continued 2 2 Before connecting the interface cable ensure that both the camera and computer power switches are turned off This means that you should turn the camera s Mode Dial to the L Lock position Once the interface cables have been connected and the power switches turned on you can load images onto the computer from the camera by turning the Mode Dial to the PC position and starting up the image processing software supplied with the camera Please read the Quick Start Guide or Help file provided with each software program for specific instructions on their use 57 Changing the Button Battery and Setting the Date Time H the Clock Not Set message flashes on the Display Panel it means that the button battery charge is low and the date time setting has been lost Purchase a generic CR2016 lithium battery and exchange it for the spent battery with the following procedures Changing the Button Bat tery 1 Ensure that the Mode Dial is set to the L Lock position 2 Slide the battery cover lock to the release position and slide the battery cover open 58 3 Remove the battery pack i
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20. appear beside the shows that contain marked images A maximum of 100 images can be marked Clear Marks This function clears all marked data contained in shows 1 to 3 Selecting the OK deletes the marks Selecting the Cancel returns the LCD panel to the Slide Show menu 49 Menu Features continued 9 13 Play Time The length of time an image is displayed on the LCD panel can be set to manual or to the 2 5 or 10 second settings With the manual setting the slide show can be advanced forward or backward with the Buttons The actual play time for some images may differ slightly from the selected setting Repeat Selecting this option enables you to automati cally repeat the slide show once it reaches the last image 50 e The MENU Button will still end the slide show when pressed even if the Repeat function is active Protect The Protect function locks an image file to prevent accidental deletion from the CF card The function is also used to unlock image files Menu Features continued 10 13 Use the At Buttons to scroll through images and the SET Button to protect or unlock an image An icon will appear next to an image that is protected Erase This function can be used to erase image files from a CF card Selecting the Single option allows you to scroll through images with the Buttons and select single images for erasing Protected files can n
21. ct Change the shooting angle Camera is set to Flash On mode e Set the camera to Auto or the Flash Off mode Flash will not work Camera is set to Flash Off mode e Set the camera to Auto or Flash On mode 68 i List of Message Codes The following codes may appear in the Display Panel The significance of the message is explained alongside Pb Image playback CF No CF card installed CF card slot cover is open or unlocked or CF card error Lb Insufficient battery charge to operate camera PC Camera connected to a PC in PC mode bc xx number Camera malfunction Turn Mode Dial to L Lock position and retry shot or replay Problem exists if error code reappears Note the number and contact Canon Cus tomer Support Help Desk If error code displays directly after taking a picture shot may not be recorded Check image with Play function CA 2CR5 lithium battery or Battery Pack NB 5H charge low Replace 2CR5 lithium battery or recharge Battery Pack NB 5H a Button battery charge low and date time setting lost Replace battery and reset date and time 69 List of Messages The following messages may appear on the LCD panel Busy Image is recording on CF card CF card full CF card is too full to accommodate more images No Image No images recorded on CF card mage too Large You attempted to view an image larger than the Large 1024 x 768 size
22. d as a result of damage There is a risk of high voltage electrical shock Please take the first opportunity to consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk Do not attempt to disassemble or alter any part of the equipment that is not expressly pre scribed in this guide Disassembly or alteration may result in high voltage electrical shock Internal inspections alterations and repairs should be conducted by qualified service personnel authorized by your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk Do not use substances containing alcohol benzene or thinners or other flammable substances on the equipment The use of these substances may lead to fire or electrical shock Do not cut damage alter or place heavy items on the power adapter cord Any of these actions may cause an electrical short circuit which may lead to fire or electrical shock Replace a broken or damaged power adapter cord 11 Handling and Safety Precautions continued 4 7 Do not handle the power adapter cord if your hands are wet or moist Handling the power adapter cord with wet hands may lead to electrical shock When unplugging the cord ensure that you hold the rigid portion of the plug Pulling on the flexible portion of the cord may damage or expose the wire and insulation creating the potential for fires or electrical shocks Store this equipment out of the reach of children a
23. d install the SanDisk ATA FlashDisk device driver The required procedures are listed below If you are unclear about these procedures please consult your computer manufacturer Procedures to Remove the Windows Standard Driver With the FC 15M inserted in the PC card slot click the My computer icon with the right mouse button and select the Properties option 2 In the System Properties dialog box that appears click the Device Manager tab and select the View devices by connection check box at the top 3 Click the Computer option select the device with the PC card icon and click the Remove button 4 When the Confirm Device Removal dialog appears click the OK button 5 Close the System Properties dialog box 6 Remove the FC 15M from the PC card slot 83 Appendix C continued 4 4 Procedures to Install the SanDisk ATA Specifications FlashDisk Device Driver 1 Insert the FC 15M in the PC card slot Interface PCMCIA ATA PCMCIA 2 1 JEIDA 4 2 2 When the New Hardware Found dialog Card Slot Type Type Il box appears select the Select from a list Dilansionse 86x 54x 5 mm of alternate drivers option and click the OK button Weight Approximately 34 g 3 In the Select Device dialog box select the Subject to change without notice Show all devices option 4 In the Manufacturers category select SanDisk which will automatically cause the SanDisk ATA FlashDisk op
24. e This option turns the Power Save function on or off If turned on the camera will automati cally powerdown if left unused for several minutes in any mode Reset This function resets the LCD Beep and Power Save settings to the factory default settings e Factory Default Settings LCD Normal Beep On Power Save On Date Time Use this setting to adjust the camera s date and time settings and display formats Press the SET Button to move between the Style Day Month Year Hour and Minute fields Press the Buttons to advance the numbers or options in a field Press the MENU Button to save the settings and close the Date Time menu 53 Menu Features continued 13 13 Format This function enables you to format a CF card for use with the camera Please note that formatting a CF card permanently erases all the data not only the images previously recorded on it Selecting the OK initiates the format ting process Selecting the Cancel returns the Setup menu to the LCD panel 54 Language Use the Language option to change the language in which messages on the LCD panel are displayed e Use the At Buttons to move between language selections and the SET Button to execute the selection In Play mode you can go directly to this window by pressing and holding the SET Button then pressing Macro Jump Button i Connecting to a TV You can connect your camera
25. e CCD RAW size is not available in Stitch Assist mode Review The Review function displays the picture on the LCD panel if you continue to press the shutter after a shot is taken The Review function will still display the picture even when the LCD panel is turned off Exp The Exposure Compensation function allows you to adjust exposure settings to a variety of situations in which a photographic subject is shadowed or a light source is too intense such as backlight shots and artificially illuminated night shots To use this function aim the camera at the photographic subject and watch the preview image in the LCD panel while you adjust the exposure setting with the Buttons The preview image will reflect the changes Press the SET Button or MENU Button to set the setting Once you have selected a setting other than zero the Display Panel will e 73 show the symbol a S 4 45 Menu Features continued 5 13 e The Exposure Compensation function can not be activated in Auto mode Reset File No This function resets the file number that was automatically assigned to each frame as it was recorded A new CF card will be assigned file number 1 and previously recorded CF cards will be assigned file numbers greater than those on the new CF card 46 About File Numbers Images are recorded in folders on the CF card A single folder will accommodate up to 50 images The first folder accommo
26. e L Lock position to initiate charging 66 Troubleshooting continued 4 5 Problem Cause s Solution s Image is blurred or out of focus Camera or photographic subject is moving Be careful not to move the camera when pressing the shutter button Photographic subject is out of focal range Move camera at least 50 cm from subject Use the Macro function to shoot subjects between 9 and 50 cm from the lens Autofocus AF Auxiliary Light Emitter is obscured hampering autofocus function Be careful not to block the AF Auxiliary Light Emitter with your finger clothing or jewelry Images are too dark Insufficient ambient light Ensure that the Flash mode is set to on Photographic subject is insufficiently illuminated in comparison with surround ings Adjust the Exposure Compensation mode to a positive setting 67 Troubleshooting continued 5 5 Problem Cause s Solution s Images are too dark Photographic subject is The effective range of the flash is 20 beyond the range of the cm to 3 5 m flash Images are too bright Photographic subject is too dose The effective range of the flash is 20 cm to 3 5 m Photographic subject is brighter than surroundings Adjust the Exposure Compensation function to a negative setting Light is shining directly on or reflected onto camera from the photographic subje
27. e Marks Indicators Shutter Button Pressing Halfway Pressing Fully Continuous Self Timer Button Flash Button Macro Jump Button LCD Button MENU Button Auto Mode Buttons Available in Auto Mode Program MOOG onec ttes Buttons Available in Program Mode dde Stitch Assist Mode What is Stitch Assist Play Mode Multi Mode Taking Pictures in Stitch Assist Mode Buttons Available in Stitch Assist Mode 36 Retaking a Picture eee When a Sequence is Complete Shooting Hints Procedures for Shooting Horizontal Vertical Sequences 2x2 Shot Procedures Menu Features Record Menu Play Menu Basic Menu Operations MENU Button Buttons Exp Reset File No ssssssseeeeeeeee 46 3 Table of Contents continued 2 2 About File Numbers sssssesessssesesesnernsnsrsrsnsrense 46 Play Menu Show Info Slide Show Protect Print Mark Setup LCD 52 Beep 53 Power Save 53 Format Language Connecting to a TV Connecting to a Computer Connecting to a Windows Computer Connecting to a Macintosh Computer Changing the Button Battery and Setting the Date Time neta teint Changing the Button Battery Setting the Date Time Camera Maintenance Optional Accessories Soft Case ees CF Cards
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29. ed before an image is shot with the Menu feature in the Auto Program or Stitch Assist modes p 44 In the Continuous mode the default size and quality settings are Small Fine or Small Normal Figures noted herein reflect standard shooting conditions established by Canon Actual file sizes will vary be tween photographic subjects Basic Functions of the PowerShot A5 continued 2 13 Power On Off Switch The camera power is turned on and off with the Mode Dial The power is off when the dial is set to the L Lock position and on when set in any other position PC Mode When connected to a computer a message is displayed on the computer monitor if you do not use a camera function for approximately five minutes If you do not use a camera function for an additional minute the camera automatically powers down To reactivate the camera after powerdown turn the Mode Dial or press any button You can deactivate the Power Save function with the Menu feature p 53 Power Save Function Shooting Modes The camera automatically closes the lens cover and powers down if you do not use a camera function for approximately three minutes Playback Modes The camera automatically powers down if you do not use a camera function for approximately five minutes 19 Basic Functions of the PowerShot A5 continued 3 13 Camera Modes The PowerShot A5 features six operating modes that can be selected with the
30. essing the Buttons Basic Functions of the PowerShot A5 continued 12 13 LCD Button This button turns the LCD panel on or off in the Auto and Program modes In the Play and Multi modes the button turns the Video Output function on or off e In Stitch Assist mode the LCD panel is automatically turned on e f the LCD panel is left on for a long period the camera may become warm This is normal and does not constitute a breakdown MENU Button r This button displays the Recording Rec Menu when pressed in the Auto Program and Stitch Assist modes p 44 Bac Ven Waality Zoe pe ri Em Raset Fila Ke The button displays the Play Menu in the Play and Multi modes p 47 When a menu is already displayed on the LCD panel pressing the MENU Button returns to the previous screen 29 Basic Functions of the PowerShot A5 continued 13 13 SET Button SET This button selects the current menu option shown on the LCD panel MENU Button Rac Menu ality Larga SET Button Arica DH tie ERR 3 E Raset File Wo D bs Ser Hac Menu E Largs Larga SET Button pressed Sall GDR Options displayed LCD panel 30 H Mode Dial Functions The Mode Dial allows you to select between the various shooting and playback modes featured on the PowerShot A5 Lock The Mode Dial should be set to the Lock position when the camera is not in use In this m
31. ge 650 mAH shorten its life Rated Voltage 6V Life Span Approximately 300 charges cycles We recommend that you remove the battery Operating Temperatures 0 to 40 C pack from the camera if you do not anticipate MUERE mem its immediate use Store it in a cool dry place in the case provided Before resuming use ensure Weight Approximately 70 g that you charge the battery pack fully Subject to change without notice 76 i Appendix B Canon Canon Compact Power Adapter CA PS100E Instructions Te Compact Power Adapter CA PS100E is designed for exclusive use as the AC power source for Canon PowerShot digital cameras using Battery Pack NB 5H and the charger for NB 5H Voltage Range Compact Power Adapter CA PS100E is rated for input voltages ranging between 100 and 240 volts Appendix B continued 2 4 Charging the Battery Pack NB 5H 1 Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter and plug it into a power outlet 2 Place the battery pack into the socket of the compact power adapter Fig 1 Compact Power Adapter CA PS100E Battery Pack NB 5H oe Charging Indicator e To AC Power Outlet 78 While charging the charging indicator on the compact power adapter will flash green Once the battery pack has charged the indicator will remain lit A fully depleted battery pack will require approximately 90 minutes to charge fully based on Canon
32. hout prior notice No part of this manual may be reproduced transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language in any form by any means without prior written permission of Canon Inc Canon Inc makes no warranties for damages resulting from corrupted or lost data due to a mistaken operation or malfunction of the camera the CompactFlash cards CF cards personal computers peripheral devices or use of non Canon CF cards Trademark Acknowledgement Canon and PowerShot are trademarks of Canon Inc Adobe and Adobe Photoshop are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated Apple Macintosh and Power Macintosh are trademarks of Apple Computer Inc CompactFlash is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U S and other countries Ulead Systems Inc and Photolmpact are trademarks of Ulead Systems Inc Other names and products not mentioned above may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies i Table of Contents Quick Guide to Page Numbers by Category Handling and Safety Precautions Guide to Components Basic Functions of the PowerShot A5 Image Size and Quality Specifications Power On Off Switch Power Save Function Camera Modes Display Panel Viewfinder Viewfinder Fram
33. iecit ceci 85 Index continued 2 2 PC Card Adapter 2 PC Interface Cable PCMCIA Card Adapter Play Menu Erase Print Mark Protect Show Info Slide Show Play Mode Playback Modes Power Off Power On Power Save Function Pressing Fully Pressing Halfway Program Mode Record Menu Exp Quality Reset File No Red Eye Reduction lamp Red Eye Reduction mode Self Timer Button Self Timer mode SET Button Setup Menu Beep Date Tim ICD gen Power Save Reset pis Shooting Modes 19 Shutter Button Single mode KE Small Fine Small Normal Soft Case Stitch Assist Mode ve 2x2 Matrix Sequence 33 39 Horizontal Sequence Vertical Sequence Strap Holder Television Tripod Socket Upper Indicator M Video Cable VIDEO Terminal Viewfinder Viewfinder Frame Marks Windows Computer T Canon Customer Support CANON INC 30 2 Shimomaruko 3 chome Ohta ku Tokyo 146 Japan NORTH AMERICA Canon Computer Systems Inc Canon U S A Inc Computer Systems Customer Care Center Phone US 1 800 423 2366 Automated Support 24 hours day 7 days week Canon Canada Inc Computer Systems Customer Care Center Phone Canada 1 800 263 1121
34. ing photo graphic subjects 9 to 50 cm distant from the lens can be set with this button Retaking a Picture In this mode repeatedly pressing the Button enables you to scroll through the 36 images to confirm the current merge sequence and to retake an image if required To retake an image in a horizontal or vertical sequence press the Button to return to the previous image and take the shot Press the Button again to return to the original image To retake an image in a 2x2 matrix sequence press the Button to advance to any image that you wish to replace and take the shot When a Sequence is Complete When you have completed shooting a sequence press the SET Button to return to the Stitch Assist menu To exit Stitch Assist mode turn the Mode Dial to another setting such as the L Lock Position Taking Pictures in Stitch Assist Mode continued 2 6 Shooting Hints It is convenient to use the Stitch Assist mode to quickly confirm as you shoot that successive images overlap When shooting images for 2x2 matrices ensure that each frame overlaps its neighbor to prevent a gap appearing in the middle of the merged image Two images that are askew or mismatched from right to left or top to bottom will result in such a gap Shoot all images with the same focus setting Two images shot with substan tially different focal distances one focused on the foreground for example and another
35. inting and Deleting Image Files About image file Names RM How to change a file number How to delete an unwanted image How to mark a file for printing How to protect a file from accidental deletion Saving an image file onto a computer Settings ee tege eerste About the symbols on the Mode Dial Changing date and time settings How to change the date time display format How to change error messages to another language How to change the image quality setting and take a shot How to change the image size setting and take a shot How to change the LCD panel brightness How to reset default LCD panel beep and Power Save settings How to select Menu options How to turn the Power Save function on and off jm How to turn the Review function on and o How to turn off the beep How to turn the power on and off How to use the buttons Quick Guide to Page Numbers by Category continued 4 4 Other Topics About Part name esecesccseceesestesesessesesnssesesscseensneucesucacsnsusecensusacsneusensusisensusesensusesensusecsnsusesenseusecsusesacsnsuseeetsuseseneuseseneesieeseneeeee 16 Accessories Camera components list How to use the Menu button How to use the Menu features How to use the Mode Dial How to use the Set button How to view date time data in Play mode would like to use
36. ity of battery packs left unused for long periods more than 1 year will be shorter than normal immediately after use is resumed 74 Appendix A continued 3 4 PAN Safety Precautions Do not charge this battery pack with chargers other than those recommended by Canon Do not use the Battery Pack NB 5H in products other than those recommended by Canon Do not short circuit the positive and negative terminals of the battery pack with metallic or other objects Use the supplied battery case when transporting or storing the battery pack outside the camera Avoid dropping or subjecting the battery pack to severe impacts Do not attempt to disasse battery pack mble or alter the Do not apply heat or expose the battery pack to open flame Store the battery pack we children Immediately flush water o body or clothing that com the inner contents of a ba out of the reach of ver parts of the e into contact with ttery if the outer casing incurs damage If any of these substances should contac internal tissues Such as eyes or the mouth immediately flush with water and seek medi cal assistance 75 Appendix A continued 4 4 Storage Precautions Specifications Battery packs continually discharge small Type Nickel hydride cells amounts of energy while installed in the camera Long storage of a battery pack in the camera could cause unnecessary discharge that will Rated Ampera
37. kel hydride battery pack intended for exclusive use with Canon PowerShot digital cameras The battery pack can be charged with the Canon Compact Power Adapter CA PS100E for approximately 300 charge cycles Em M Before You Use Battery Pack NB 5H Zu charge Battery Pack NB 5H before using it for the first time Please read the operating instructions l provided with Compact Power Adapter CA PS100E to charge Battery Pack NB 5H A N Compact Power Adapter CA PS100E 73 Appendix A continued 2 4 VN Operating Precautions The capacity can be restored by fully charging and discharging the battery Before you use the battery pack for the first pack several times time charge it fully Replace a battery pack if it repeatedly fails to record the rated number of images after being Full Charging Time Approx 90 minutes charged the specified length of time Based on Canon s standard testing method with the Compact Power Adapter CA PS100E Charge times will vary with ambient tempera tures and battery charge states gt To prolong the life of the battery pack and prevent deterioration of performance do not charge for more than 24 hours at a time Recharging before the battery pack is fully discharged may diminish the capacity of the battery If this should occur you may restore it by fully charging and discharging it The capac
38. last image with the or Buttons 34 415 Multi Mode In Multi mode you can display images from the CF card in groups of nine on the LCD panel n the group of nine the selected image is indicated by a green border Move the selection between images using the Buttons and display the selection at full size by turning the Mode Dial to the PLAY position Using the Macro Jump Button to select the Jump mode enables you to display the next or previous group of nine images with the Buttons Mode Dial Functions continued 5 5 PC Mode In PC mode you can connect to a computer to load and display images into an image processing application program p 56 The LCD panel will display PC when the camera is ready to display or load images on the computer The camera may cease to respond when the Mode Dial is turned from the PC position to another setting Turn the Mode Dial again or press any button to have it resume mal operation 35 Braking Pictures in Stitch Assist Mode Set the Mode Dial to the cz Stitch Assist position and follow the procedures below to merge several images into one large pano ramic scene In Stitch Assist mode images can be shot in horizontal vertical or 2x2 matrix sequences Buttons Available in Stitch Assist Mode Flash Button The Auto Red Eye Reduction Flash On and Flash Off modes can be set with this button Macro Button The Macro mode for shoot
39. lay in the upper right and a preview of the new photographic subject captured by the lens will appear in the lower right Overlap a small portion of the photo graphic subject of the first image and shoot the next image in the sequence ul After the indicator stops flashing green the second recorded image will display in the lower right and a preview of the new photographic subject captured by the lens will appear in the lower left Orient the camera so that the third image will correctly overlap a portion of the second image and take the shot After the indicator stops flashing green the third recorded image will display in the lower left and a preview of the new photographic subject captured by the lens will appear in the upper left Taking Pictures in Stitch Assist Mode 6 Orient the camera so that the fourth image will correctly overlap a portion of the third image and take the shot After the indicator stops flashing green the fourth recorded image will display in the upper left and a preview of a new photographic subject captured by the lens will appear in the position of the first image Do not worry about minor discrepancies in the overlapped areas because the computer software can compensate for them when the images are merged You can check through the sequence by repeatedly pressing the Button which continued 6 6 will cause the lens preview to disappear Releasing the
40. ll Replace the CF card e Load the data of the CF card to a computer and erase all or some of the card s images to create space CF card not formatted correctly LCD panel displays CF The logic circuits of the CF card may be faulty or damaged Please consult the nearest Canon Customer Support Help Desk Battery fails prematurely Low ambient temperature has diminished battery output Restrict use of the battery pack to places with ambient temperatures over 0 C When taking shots in relatively cold conditions keep the camera warm next to your body or in a pocket 65 Troubleshooting continued 3 5 Problem Cause s Solution s Battery fails prematurely Battery capacity has diminished after non use for a year or more f The battery should recover if you fully charge and fully discharge it several times Battery pack life has been exceeded This battery pack can no longer be used to operate the camera Replace it with a new battery pack Battery pack will not charge Poor connection between battery pack and compact power adapter Seat the battery pack more into the charger Check the AC power cord connec tion between the wall socket and the charger irmly Camera is drawing power from the AC power source The battery pack won t charge when the camera is drawing power from the compact power adapter Turn the camera s Mode Dial to th
41. nd Self Timer modes The Sy mark is sion for shooting shown in the Display Panel when the Continuous mode is selected The S mark Buttons Available in Program Mode shows when the Self Timer mode is Flash Button selected The Flash On Flash Off and Red Eye Reduction functions can be manually set with this button The e mark indicates that the Red Eye Reduction is selected The amp mark indicates the Flash On mode is selected The mark indicates the Flash Off mode is selected 32 Mode Dial Functions continued Stitch Assist Mode E What is Stitch Assist The Stitch Assist mode is designed to make it easier to merge separate panoramic images into a single seamless image using a compu ter You can shoot a photographic subject that won t fit into a single frame such as a landscape and stitch it together later with a computer This mode displays the previous images while you shoot the next in a horizon tal vertical or matrix sequence of images Horizontal Sequence 3 5 Vertical Sequence See the Taking pictures in the Stitch Assist Mode section for more detail on this subject p 36 33 Mode Dial Functions continued Play Mode In Play mode you can display images from the CF card one at time on the LCD panel Press the or Button to display the next or previous recorded image Using the Macro Jump Button to select the Jump mode enables you to skip to the first or
42. nd infants Accidental damage to the equipment by a child could result in serious injury 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 compact power adapter and accessories Power down the computer and unplug the power adapter cord before attempting to connect the interface cable to avoid the risk of electrical shock Be particularly careful to keep the button sized CR2016 lithium batteries used in the camera out of the reach of children Seek medical assistance immediately if a child swallows a battery 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 and serious injury Do not attempt to disassemble alter or apply heat to the batteries There is serious risk of injury due to an explosion Immediately flush with water any area of the body or clothing that comes into contact with the inner contents of a battery 12 Handling and Safety Precautions continued 5 7 Avoid dropping or subjecting the battery to severe impacts that could damage the casing It could lead to leakage and injury Do not short circuit the battery terminals with metallic objects such as key holder
43. nes bigger than one frame he viewfinder 33 37 39 What mode should Fuse for everyday ShO sees oos cde dp tI RS IO b i tlbi EH RH M HOUR ENS RUM REM ERO 24 31 5 Quick Guide to Page Numbers by Category continued 2 4 What to do if the image is too bright What to do if the image is too dark Replaying Images Connecting the camera to a computer sssssssssssssssesseenerteteetett ritenere ttt tette tette 35 56 Connecting the camera to a television How to change the play time of images in a slide show How to check an image immediately after shooting How to continuously replay recorded images How to delete marks from images in a slide show How to load camera images onto a computer How to make a slide show with only the images you select How to play images one at a time on the LCD panel How to scroll through images displayed on the LCD panel How to scroll to the next set of images in Multi mode How to set a slide show to continuous display 35 56 How to use the Review function How to view camera images on a television How to view images on the camera LCD panel How to view images on the camera LCD panel while shooting How to view images on a television screen How to view images with the slide show function How to view the date time information for an image Quick Guide to Page Numbers by Category continued 3 4 Saving Pr
44. next image After the indicator stops flashing green the second recorded image will display beside a preview of the new photo Taking Pictures in Stitch Assist Mode continued 4 6 graphic subject captured by the lens To retake the previous image in the sequence press the Button before shooting the next image The previously recorded image will be replaced by a preview of the new photographic subject captured by the lens 5 Follow the same steps to shoot subse quent images in the sequence Do not worry about minor discrepancies in the overlapped areas because the computer software can compensate for them when the images are merged You can check through a sequence by repeatedly pressing the Button Release the button to retake the previous image A maximum of 26 frames may be shot in any horizontal or vertical sequence 6 Finish the sequence by pressing the SET Button after the last image has been recorded 2x2 Shot Procedures 1 Turn the Mode Dial to the ca Stitch Assist position 2 Select 2x2 with the Buttons and press the SET Button By default images are recorded in a clockwise direction starting from the upper right To change the starting position press the 4 Button before taking the first shot 39 40 Taking Pictures in Stitch Assist Mode continued 5 6 Shoot the first image After the indicator stops flashing green the recorded image will disp
45. ode the lens cover will close and the camera power will shut off Ensure that you set the Mode Dial to the Lock position before you change a battery eject a CF card or connect the camera to a computer or televi sion Auto Mode In Auto mode the camera selects whether or not to use the flash and automatically chooses focus exposure and white balance settings The picture format is fixed at Large for this mode but the quality setting can be changed It is convenient to use this mode for normal picture taking Buttons Available in Auto Mode Macro Button Use this button when you want to shoot a photographic subject 9 to 50 cm distant from the lens The amp mark displays in the Display Panel when this mode is selected Self Timer Button Use this button to activate the Self Timer mode The amp mark displays in the Display Panel when this mode is selected The shutter will activate 10 seconds after the shutter button is pressed 31 Mode Dial Functions continued 2 5 Program Mode Macro Button Use this button when you want to shoot a photographic subject 9 to 50 cm from the In Program mode you can manually select the lens The amp mark is shown in the Display Single or Continuous modes as well as the Panel when this mode is selected image size and quality Continuous Self Timer Button e You should select this mode to use Use this button to activate the Continuous the CCD RAW function no compres a
46. of images to display with the Mark Unmark option 47 Menu Features continued 7 13 Start Begin the slide show by selecting the Start option The All Images option displays the complete set of images on a CF card e Select Show 1 2 or 3 then use the Mark function to select the images you wish to contain in that show Images are dis played in order by file numbers During a slide show press the Buttons to pause or restart it Press the MENU Button to stop a slide show When the Power Save function is on the camera automatically shuts down if five 48 minutes passes before a button is operated To prevent this occurring during a long slide show we recommend you set the Power Save function to off and use the compact power adapter to conserve the camera battery Only images shot with the PowerShot A5 will show the image number and total number of marked images when the Show Info function is on Mark Unmark This function is used to mark or unmark images for replay in a slide show A marked image can be saved in shows 1 to 3 Menu Features continued 8 13 A Checkmark appears beside slide shows in which marked images have already been registered Use the At Buttons to scroll through images and the SET Button to mark an image If you select the marked image and press the SET Button the image is unmarked A checkmark will be associ ated with marked images A checkmark will
47. on the background may produce unsatisfactory results Be particularly careful with interior shots When shooting a horizontal series of scenery shots hold the camera as level horizontal as possible Tilting the camera up or down may prevent the images from being successfully merged Shooting images with a moving object in the overlapped portion may produce poor results When shooting close ups of documents and magazines avoid shooting segments from different angles Hold the camera as close to parallel as possible The difference in brightness of an image shot with a flash and one without can sometimes be too great to permit a successful merge If you intend to merge images later with PhotoStitch it is recommended that you shoot without the flash in relatively bright places 37 Taking Pictures in Stitch Assist Mode continued 3 6 Procedures for Shooting Horizontal Vertical Se quences 1 Turn the Mode Dial to the ca Stitch Assist position 2 Select Horizontal or Vertical with the Buttons and press the SET Button Horizontal Sequence 38 To change the direction press the 4 Button 3 Shoot the first image After the indicator stops flashing green the next image appears beside the previous image Orient the camera so that the second frame overlaps a small portion of the photographic subject of the first image and press the shutter button to take the
48. osure 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 You can avoid this by placing the equipment in a plastic bag and letting the contents adjust to temperature changes slowly before removing it from the bag If Condensation Forms Inside the Camera Stop using the camera immediately if you detect condensation Continued use may damage the equipment Remove the CF card batteries and power adapter cord from the camera and wait until the moisture evaporates completely before resuming use Extended Storage When not using the camera for extended periods of time remove the batteries except the button sized CR2016 lithium battery and store the equipment in a safe place Storing the camera for extended periods with the batteries installed will run down the battery and may damage the camera 15 d Guide to Components Shutter Button en ZE e Viewfinder gt p 22 Autofocus AF Sr 24 G t p BJ Auxiliary Light Emitter e Strap Holder Ga e Display Panel gt p 21 gt Quick Start Guid p Se clash T p e Lens d er Red Eye Reduction lamp p 26 in a i SE P SC e Mode Dial p 31 Viewfinder um vu Continuous Self Timer Php 22 E t oc Button
49. ot be erased until their status is changed with the Protect function Selecting the All option erases all the images on a CF card with the exception of protected images When confirmation messages are displayed select OK to erase or Cancel to cancel this operation Print Mark This function marks CF card files for printing When the CF card is used with the optional digital printer CD 200 selecting Print All automatically prints the marked images e Use the At Buttons to scroll through images and the SET Button to mark or 51 Menu Features continued 11 13 unmark an image A checkmark is appears beside with the marked images Use the camera to confirm the checkmarks The checkmarks can t be checked or altered once the CF card is placed in the printer A maximum of 100 images may be marked CCD RAW images will not print as part of the Print All queue on the CD 200 printer even if it is marked 52 Setup Selecting the Setup option in either the Record or Play menus displays the Setup submenu The Format and Language options do not appear in the Setup submenu accessed from the Record Menu LCD The brightness of the LCD panel can be Switched between Normal and Bright settings Menu Features continued 12 13 Beep The beep that signals the completion of the autofocus process and the closing of the shutter can be turned on or off with this function Power Sav
50. out high quality image prints Easy operation If print marks are placed on your target images with the PowerShot A5 camera the printer will automatically print only those images 63 l Troubleshooting Problem Cause s Solution s Camera will not operate Battery cover lock not in ock position e Slide the battery cover lock into the ocked position 2CR5 lithium battery is inserted the wrong way nstall the 2CR5 lithium battery with the terminals oriented toward the back of the chamber nsufficient battery power LCD panel displays Lb Use a fully charged battery pack Replace the battery Use an approved AC power source ncorrect battery type Use the specified battery pack or ithium battery Poor contact between battery and camera terminals Wipe the battery terminals with a clean dry cloth Camera will not shoot 64 Mode Dial is set to L Lock position Turn the Mode Dial to any one of the Auto P Program or ca Stitch Assist mode positions Troubleshooting continued 2 5 Problem Cause s Solution s Camera will not shoot Flash is charging 4 mark flashes Wait to press the shutter button until the flash charges the 4 mark changes from flashing to a steady light and the indicator shines red CF card slot cover is open LCD panel displays CF e Firmly close and lock the CF card slot Cover CF card fu
51. ower switch remove the camera battery and unplug the power adapter cord from the power socket Confirm that smoke or fume emissions cease Please consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk 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 shut off the camera s power switch remove the camera battery and unplug the power adapter cord from the power socket Please consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk 10 Handling and Safety Precautions continued 3 7 Prevent the equipment from contact with or immersion in water and other liquids Do not allow liquids to enter the interior The camera has not been waterproofed If the exterior comes into contact with liquid or salt air wipe it dry with a soft absorbent cloth In the event that water or other foreign substances enter the interior immediately shut off the camera s power switch remove the camera battery and unplug the power adapter cord from the power socket Continued use of the equipment may result in fire or electrical shock Please consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk To avoid the risk of high voltage electrical shock do not touch the flash portion of the camera if it has been damaged In addition never touch internal portions of the equipment that become expose
52. perating Precautions PC card slot as shown in Fig 2 Do not turn the camera power off or remove he CF card while the camera is recording reading or deleting files on the CF card CF cards are high precision electronic devices Do not bend apply strong force to or subject hem to impacts or strong shocks Do not attempt to disassemble or alter CF cards Moving a CF card rapidly between hot and cold temperatures may cause condensation water droplets to form on it leading to Inserting the PCMCIA adapter will cause the malfunctions Avoid this problem by placing eject button to pop out Use this button to the CF card in a plastic bag and letting it eject the assembly slowly adjust to temperature changes before removing it from the bag If condensation should occur maintain the CF card at a constant temperature and let the moisture evaporate naturally 82 Appendix C continued 3 4 Store CF cards in the special case provided Do not use or store CF cards in places subject to the following conditions strong magnetic fields gt abundant dirt or dust high temperatures high humidity Precautions with the FC 15M Please note that a short interval of time about 1 minute may be required on certain computers for the PC card icon to appear on the Taskbar after the FC 15M has been inserted into the PC card slot If this is the case you are recom mended to remove the Windows standard driver an
53. re Compensation mode the image of the photographic subject will appear in the LCD panel after the second beep Basic Functions of the PowerShot A5 continued 8 13 Pressing Fully Pressing the shutter button all the way down captures an image and stores the data on the CF card When an image is captured a single beep will sound and the upper indicator will flash green while the data is stored on the CF card e If the LCD panel is turned on while an image is being stored the window will momentarily blank and display a Busy message e If the LCD panel is turned off and the Review function is set to On with the Menu feature a preview of the photo graphic subject will briefly appear in the LCD panel while the shutter button is fully depressed Continuous Self Timer a 4 Button In Auto mode this button turns the Self Timer mode on and off LI os a 1s fe 7 A 1 H In Program mode this button switches between the Single frame Continuous frame and Self Timer functions e c mark indicates the Single mode A single frame will be stored each time you press the shutter button 25 Basic Functions of the PowerShot A5 continued 9 13 e LJ mark indicates the Continuous mode The camera will record up to 15 frames in rapid succession as long as the shutter button is depressed and sufficient memory is free The images are stored at the small size e X mark indicates the Self Timer mode
54. s Changing size and quality settings will alter this number Message codes on the Display Panel will indicate errors or camera status p 69 continued 4 13 TEKEL BAG Single Mode Continuous Mode Self Timer Mode Fine Normal CCD RAW Large Small Flash On Flash Off Red Eye Reduction Macro Mode Exposure Compensation Beep On Low Battery Clock Not Set 21 Basic Functions of the PowerShot A5 continued 5 13 Viewfinder The camera is equipped with an optical viewfinder for image composition e In Macro mode photographic subject 9 50 cm from the lens the actual area shot by the lens is slightly lower than the area shown in the viewfinder The closer the camera is to the photographic subject the larger the difference between these areas When taking shots in Macro mode be sure to confirm the image compo sition and focus in the LCD panel 22 Viewfinder Frame Marks The camera focuses on the area encompassed by the square brackets in the viewfinder s center When composing images aim the camera so that the photographic subject is in the middle of the viewfinder Pressing the shutter button halfway locks the focus until the button is released This allows you to focus on a particular object while freely changing the image composition A moment after depressing the shutter button halfway two beeps will sound and a green or red indicator will light indicating a focus lock
55. s It could lead to overheating burns and other injuries Use the supplied battery case when transporting or storing batteries Before you discard a battery cover the terminals with tape or other insulators to prevent direct contact with other objects Contact with the metallic components of other materials in waste containers may lead to fire or explosions Discard the batteries in specialized waste facilities if they are available in your area Use of batteries not expressly recommended for this equipment may cause them to explode or leak resulting in fire injury and damage to the surroundings Use only recommended batteries and accessories Use only the recommended compact power adapter to recharge the rechargeable batteries Use of chargers not expressly recommended may result in overheating distortion fire or electrical shock Disconnect the compact power adapter from both the camera and power socket after recharg ing and when the camera is not in use to avoid fires and other hazards The camera terminal of the compact power adapter cord is designed for exclusive use with PowerShot cameras Do not use the compact power adapter with other products or batteries There is a risk of fire and other hazards 13 Handling and Safety Precautions continued 6 7 Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to human or animal eyes Exposure to the intense light produced by the flash may injure eyesight
56. ss the SET Button 60 ul Use the Buttons to select Date Time and press the SET Button Use the SET Button to move between fields and the Buttons to change the values to the appropriate settings Press the Menu button when you finish adjusting the settings Turn the Mode Dial to the L Lock position d Camera Maintenance Follow the procedures below to clean the camera body lens viewfinder and LCD panel when they become dirty Never use thinners benzene synthetic cleansers or water to clean the equip ment The use of these substances may distort or damage the equipment Camera Body Gently wipe dirt off the camera body with a soft cloth or an eyeglass lens wiper Lens Use a lens blower to remove dust and dirt from the lens e Never wipe anything directly on the lens even a soft cloth or eyeglass lens wiper If the lens accumulates dirt that will not come off with a lens blower contact your camera retailer or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk Viewfinder Use a lens blower to remove dust and dirt from the viewfinder If necessary gently wipe the viewfinder with a soft cloth or eyeglass lens wiper to remove stubborn dirt accumula tions LCD panel Use a lens blower to remove dust and dirt from the LCD panel If necessary gently wipe the LCD panel with a soft cloth or eyeglass lens wiper to remove stubborn dirt accumula tions e Never rub
57. the CompactFlash CF card from another camera What are the available image formats What are the available image sizes What can be done in Auto mode What can be done in Program mode What do the indicator lights mean What do the LCD panel messages mean sssssss What do the symbols and codes displayed in the LCD mean What does the orange indicator light mean sssssssss What is the meaning of the beep when the shutter button is pressed What is the meaning of the indicator lights beside the viewfinder What to do if you detect a problem troubleshooting Why the power shuts off a few minutes the camera is set down a i Handling and Safety Precautions Please ensure that you have read and understood these handling and safety precautions before you operate your PowerShot A5 Digital Camera Once you have read the instructions on the next few pages we recommend that you keep the camera with you and try each function as you read about it in the remaining pages Exclusion of Liability and Warning Against Copyright Infringement Please Read Exclusion of Liability Before you shoot images of subjects of importance to you we highly recommend that you shoot several trial images to confirm that you are operating the camera correctly Please note that Canon Inc its subsidiaries and affiliates and distributors of its digital cameras are not liable for any conse quen
58. these symbols appear the camera is set to Auto Flash mode and the light level detected by the camera will automatically fire the flash In Play mode this button displays the previous stored image In Multi mode this button selects the previ ously stored image In the Menu feature this button moves the selection to the previous option 27 Basic Functions of the PowerShot A5 continued 11 13 A Macro Jump Button JUMP In Auto Program or Stitch Assist mode this button turns the Macro mode on or off L Ct ei II a fo po ler e s mark indicates that the Macro mode is on In Macro mode the lower indicator will shine orange when the Shutter Button is depressed halfway In Macro mode the actual area shot by the lens is slightly lower than the area shown in the viewfinder The closer the camera is to the photographic subject the larger the difference between these areas 28 e In Macro mode the photographic subject can be shot within a range of 9 to 50 cm and remain in focus e When shooting in Macro mode check the LCD panel to confirm that the focus and scope of the image are correct In Play and Multi mode this button turns the Jump mode on or off e In Play mode turning the Jump mode on enables you to skip to the first or last image by pressing the Buttons In Multi mode turning the Jump mode on enables you to display the next or previous set of nine images by pr
59. tial damages arising from any malfunction in a PowerShot camera or CompactFlash CF card that results in the failure of an image to be recorded or to be recorded in a format that is machine sensible Warning Against Copyright Infringement Please note that PowerShot digital cameras are intended for personal use and should never be used in a manner that infringes upon or contravenes international or domestic copyright laws and regulations Please be advised that in certain cases the copying of images from performances exhibitions or commercial properties by means of a camera or other device may contravene copyright or other legal rights even if the image was shot for personal use Handling and Safety Precautions continued 2 7 Safety Precautions Before using the camera please ensure that you have read and understood the safety precau tions 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 e In the next few pages the term equipment refers primarily to the camera and its power supply accessories A Warnings e Stop operating the equipment immediately if it should emit smoke or noxious fumes Failure to do so may result in fire or electrical shock Immediately shut off the camera s p
60. tion to be selected in the Models category Finish by clicking the OK button 84 Buttons Button Ace Auto Exposure sss 24 Auto Flash mode iu 7 Auto Mode 20 Auto White Balance 2 Autofocus 24 Autofocus AF Auxiliary Light Emitter 16 Battery cover Battery cover lock Button battery 58 Button battery holder EET NE Camera Modes CCD RAW CF Card CF Card Reader CF Card Slot Cover Clock Not Set message Continuous Button Continuous mode Continuous Self Timer Lm DC Coupler Cable Cover Digital Printer CD 200 DIGITAL Terminal Display Panel Display status Exposure settings sss EA ZN File Number 46 Flash Flash Button Flash Off mode Flash On mode Image Size Indicators Jump Button Jump mode L Lock position Large Fine Large Normal LCD Button LCD panel Letis cx e Lock for CF Card Slot Cover 17 Lower Indicator ss 23 EREMO IEEE Macintosh Computer T Macintosh Interface Cable Macro Button 28 31 32 36 Macro mode 22 28 Macro Jump Button 17 28 Maintenance Camera Body LCD panel LENS eng Viewfinder Menu MENU Button Mode Dial Auto Mode Multi Mode Play Mode Program Mode Stitch Assist Mode Multi MODE
61. to direct sunlight or high temperatures Do not attempt to charge the battery pack in places with poor air circulation Please read the operating instructions provided with Battery Pack NB 5H 80 Specifications Input Voltage AC 100 to 240 V 50 60 Hz Rated Output Charging 7 2 V 0 65 A Camera power supply 6 5 V 1 5 A Input Rating Charging 23 to 26 VA 100 V Camera power supply 18 to 20 VA 100 V Operating Temperature 0 to 40 C Dimensions 75x 102x 39 mm Weight Approximately 180 g Subject to change without notice i Appendix C Canon Canon CompactFlash Card Instructions The CompactFlash Card CF card is designed for exclusive use as storage media for PowerShot digital cameras CF cards can be used to record images and sound when installed in the camera They can also be inserted into a PCMCIA PC card slot PCMCIA 2 1 JEIDA 4 2 Standard slot with the addition of a PCMCIA adapter and used directly with a computer to load and save images Instructions for Camera Installation A mT Install the CF card in accordance with the handling instructions accompanying the camera 4 Instructions for PCMCIA Slot Installation 1 Insert the CF card firmly into the PCMCIA adapter as shown in Fig 1 ee A E Arrow mark CF Card 81 Appendix C continued 2 4 2 Insert the PCMCIA adapter all the way into the VN O
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