Canon 8400A001 - PowerShot A70 Digital Camera User Manual Download Page 39

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Prepar

ing the Camer

a, Basic Functions

Shooting Mode

p. 19

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…

Exposure Compensation

p. 101

White Balance

p. 103

Drive Mode

p. 83/87

ISO Speed

p. 110

Photo Effects

p. 108

Light Metering Mode

p. 99

Compression

p. 64

(PowerShot A70)

L M1 M2 S

Resolution

p. 64

(PowerShot A60)

L M S

Flash

p. 67

Red-Eye Reduction

p. 68

Macro Mode

p. 81

Manual Focus

p. 115

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(red)

Movie Recording Mode

p. 79

(PowerShot A70)
3.8

4.8

6.0

7.4

9.6

Digital Zoom Setting*

p. 85

(PowerShot A60)
3.8

4.7

6.0

7.5

Camera Shake Warning

p. 34

Low Battery

p. 23

• The icons in the shaded boxes above appear even when the

information view is turned off.

• In addition to the above, the AF frame, spot light metering

frame ( ,

and

mode), shutter speed, aperture setting

(

and

mode), recordable images or recordable movie

time are displayed as in the example to the left.

* Zoom powers reflect the combined optical and digital zoom effects.

These figures appear when the digital zoom is activated.

Summary of Contents for 8400A001 - PowerShot A70 Digital Camera

Page 1: ...CAMERA 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 01cover p65 02 12 14 9 49 AM 2 ...

Page 2: ...he Software This Guide Connecting the Camera to a Computer Software Starter Guide Downloading Images to a Computer Printer User Guide Using the Printer and Printing This digital camera is designed to perform optimally when used with genuine Canon brand digital camera accessories Canon Brand Accessories You may use non Canon Brand Accessories with this Digital Camera However Canon makes no warranti...

Page 3: ...to change the specifications of the hardware and software described herein at any time without prior notice No part of this guide may be reproduced transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language in any form by any means without the prior written permission of Canon Inc Canon Inc makes no warranties for damages resulting from corrupted or lost data due to a mis...

Page 4: ...o I navigate the menus Selecting Menus and Settings p 43 3What settings are available under each function and Will my settings remain in effect even after I ve turned the camera off Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode p 224 3How do I go about printing About Printing p 136 3What functions are available through the menus FUNC Menu p 172 Rec Menu p 174 Replay Menu p 176 Set up Menu p 178 My Cam...

Page 5: ...xplains how to review recorded images or select replay settings how to protect images or erase them and how to edit movies Explains how to print and make print settings and how to select images for transferring to e mail Explains how to transfer images to a computer Also explains how you can connect the camera to a TV set for shooting and reviewing images You must read this section before connecti...

Page 6: ...ng the Power On 30 Switching between Shooting and Replaying 32 Using the LCD Monitor 33 Using the Viewfinder to Shoot 38 Pressing the Shutter Button 40 Using the Zoom Focal Length 42 Selecting Menus and Settings 43 Customizing the Camera My Camera Settings 52 Changing My Camera Settings 52 Registering My Camera Settings 55 Shooting Letting the Camera Select Settings 60 Auto Mode 60 Reviewing an Im...

Page 7: ... Modes 98 Switching Between Light Metering Modes 99 Adjusting the Exposure 101 Setting the White Balance 103 Changing the Photo Effect 108 Changing the ISO Speed 110 Adjusting the Flash Output 112 Shooting Problem Subjects for the Autofocus 113 Resetting the File Numbers 116 Replaying 118 Displaying Images Individually 118 Magnifying Images 119 Viewing Images in Sets of Nine Index Replay 120 Jumpi...

Page 8: ...Settings DPOF Print Settings 154 Printing with DPOF Print Settings 160 Image Transfer Settings DPOF Transfer Order 163 Selecting Images for Transferring 163 Viewing Images on a TV Set 165 Downloading Images to a Computer 167 Connecting the Camera to a Computer Via the USB Cable 167 Downloading Directly from a CF Card 171 List of Menu Options and Messages 172 Function Menu 172 Rec Menu 174 Replay M...

Page 9: ...he Date Battery 191 Using the Optional Battery Kits 193 Using the Optional Lenses and Lens Adapter 197 Camera Care and Maintenance 203 Troubleshooting 204 Specifications 211 Index 220 Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode 224 ...

Page 10: ...on digital cameras are intended for personal use and must be used in a manner that respects international and 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 recorded for personal use W...

Page 11: ...ted 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 In the next few pages the term equipment refers primarily to the camera its power supply accessories and an optional compact power adapter ...

Page 12: ...y described in this guide Disassembly or alteration may result in high voltage electrical shock Internal inspections alterations and repairs should be conducted by qualified service personnel authorized by your camera distributor or a Canon Customer Support Help Desk To avoid the risk of high voltage electrical shock do not touch the flash portion of the camera if it has been damaged Similarly nev...

Page 13: ...sult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk Do not use substances containing alcohol benzene thinners or other flammable substances to clean or maintain the equipment The use of these substances may lead to fire Remove the power cord on a regular periodic basis and wipe away the dust and dirt that collects on the plug the exterior of the electrical outlet and the s...

Page 14: ...k medical assistance Avoid dropping or subjecting the batteries to severe impacts that could damage the casings It could lead to leakage and injury Do not short circuit the battery terminals with metallic objects such as key holders It could lead to overheating burns and other injuries Before you discard a battery cover the terminals with tape or other insulators to prevent direct contact with oth...

Page 15: ...oring 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 Ensure that there is good ventilation when using the compact power adapter to charge t...

Page 16: ...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 ...

Page 17: ...n an airtight resealable plastic bag and letting it 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 and battery or power cord if connected from the camera and wait until the moisture evaporates completely before resuming...

Page 18: ... the CF card all the way into the slot so that the CF card eject button pops all the way out 3 Press the ON OFF button to turn the camera on p 30 Hold the ON OFF button down until the indicator next to the viewfinder starts blinking green If the LCD monitor displays the Set Date Time menu set the date and time p 26 For information about how to change the language see Setting the Language p 28 4 Se...

Page 19: ... 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 For information about how to view other images that you have already taken see Replaying p 118 To Immediately Erase the Displayed Image 1Press the button while the image is displayed 2Confirm that Erase is sele...

Page 20: ...p 19 ON OFF button p 30 AF assist Beam p 41 Red Eye Reduction Lamp p 68 Self Timer Lamp p 83 Optical Viewfinder Window p 38 DC IN Terminal p 195 Flash p 67 Terminal Cover Lens Ring Release Button Microphone Terminal 2 Audio Video Out Terminal p 165 Date Battery Holder p 191 Ring Speaker ...

Page 21: ...Computer USB Interface Cable IFC 300PCU supplied with this camera Direct Print Compatible Printer CP series optional Direct Interface Cable DIF 100 supplied with Direct Print compatible printers Bubble Jet Printer with the direct print function optional Please refer to the Bubble Jet Printer user guide Please refer to your System Map to find out which direct print function compatible printer can b...

Page 22: ...g data during a computer connection Orange Ready to record flash on Blinking Orange Ready to record camera shake warning Lower Indicator Yellow Macro mode Manual focus mode Flashing Yellow Focusing difficulty although you can press the shutter button try using focus lock or adjusting the focus manually p 113 Flash Up Button p 43 67 Mode Switch p 32 Right Button p 43 Macro MF Down Button p 43 81 Le...

Page 23: ...y 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 79 Creative Zone The user selects exposure aperture or other settings to achieve special effects Program AE p 89 Shutter Speed Priority AE p 91 Aperture Priority AE p 94 Manual Exposure p 96 Auto Creative Zone Image Zone...

Page 24: ... optional nickel metal hydride NiMH batteries 1 Be sure that the camera power is off 2 Slide the battery cover lock in the direction of the arrow and push the battery cover slightly forward Then open the cover 3 Insert the batteries as shown 4 Close the battery cover Preparing the Camera Negative end Positive end ...

Page 25: ...mation on handling the AA size rechargeable NiMH batteries see Using the Optional Battery Kits p 193 Never use manganese or lithium batteries as these battery types may overheat in the camera Since the performance of alkaline batteries may differ accord ing to brand the operating time of the batteries you purchase may not be as long as the batteries that came with the camera Camera operating time ...

Page 26: ...t to warm them up prior to use But be careful that you don t put the batteries into a pocket together with a metal key chain or other metallic objects as these objects may cause batteries to short circuit If you do not plan to use the camera for a long time remove the batteries from the camera and store them in a safe place Batteries may leak and damage the camera if left installed during prolonge...

Page 27: ...ies 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 Change the batteries The positive electrode plus terminal is flat The negative terminal is correctly formed protruding from the metal base but the seal does not extend up over th...

Page 28: ...ver in the direction of the arrow and open it 3 Insert the CF card with the label facing out 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 To remove the CF card press the CF card eject button Arrow mark Card label CF card eject button ...

Page 29: ...imated Capacities Recordable Images p 215 About CF Cards CF cards are high precision electronic devices Do not bend them apply force to them or subject them to shocks or vibration Do not attempt to disassemble or alter a CF card Moving a CF card rapidly between temperature extremes will cause condensation to form in the card and lead to a malfunction To avoid condensation place the CF card in a se...

Page 30: ...d on or the date battery has run down Replace the date battery then reset the date and time starting from step 5 below 1 Press the ON OFF button to turn on the camera p 30 2 Press the button The Rec or Replay menu appears 3 Select the Set up menu using the left or right button Rec menu shown ...

Page 31: ...eld 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 button to close the menu window The Date Time cannot be inserted in the actual image even if the Date Time have been set For printing images with the date on them refer to page 146 For information on how to replace the date battery refer to...

Page 32: ...eature to select the language for the LCD monitor display 1 Press the ON OFF button to turn on the camera p 30 2 Press the button The Rec or Replay Menu will display 3 Select the Set up menu using the left or right button Rec menu shown ...

Page 33: ... 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 This function cannot be used while an optional direct print function compatible printer CP series or the direct print function compatible Bubble Jet Printer is connected to the camera or while replaying movies ...

Page 34: ...Mode Current shooting settings will appear in the LCD monitor for about 6 seconds If you turn the mode switch to the lens will retract after approximately 1 minute Replaying mode The LCD monitor displays an image Turning the Camera Off Press the ON OFF button again to turn the power off Basic Functions ...

Page 35: ...ically shut off approximately 3 minutes after the last function is accessed Even if the power saving function is turned off the LCD monitor will shut off approximately 3 minutes after the last function is accessed Press any button other than the ON OFF button to restore the LCD monitor Replay Mode The power will automatically shut off approximately 5 minutes after the last function is accessed Whi...

Page 36: ...ch between Shooting mode and Replaying mode This is convenient when you wish to shoot again after checking or deleting an image immedi ately after it is shot Shooting Mode Replaying Mode The lens does not retract right away when the camera switches to Replaying mode ...

Page 37: ...ew Off The on off setting of the LCD monitor display mode is memorized when the camera is turned off When the camera is turned on again it assumes the last mode However when the LCD monitor is turned on and the Change the Battery Pack message appears the LCD monitor may not automatically turn on the next time the camera is started When the LCD monitor is set to Standard or Off shooting information...

Page 38: ...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 Pressing the button cycles the information view mode each time the button is pressed Single Image Replay Standard Detailed No display Index Replay 9 images Standard No display Shut...

Page 39: ...ng Mode p 79 PowerShot A70 3 8 4 8 6 0 7 4 9 6 Digital Zoom Setting p 85 PowerShot A60 3 8 4 7 6 0 7 5 Camera Shake Warning p 34 Low Battery p 23 The icons in the shaded boxes above appear even when the information view is turned off In addition to the above the AF frame spot light metering frame and mode shutter speed aperture setting and mode recordable images or recordable movie time are displa...

Page 40: ...t A70 L M1 M2 S Resolution Still images p 64 PowerShot A60 L M S Sound memo wave file p 128 Movie p 122 Protection Status p 131 In detailed display mode the following information appears Shutter Speed Aperture Value Movie Length File Number Image Number and Total Display Image Total Shooting Date Time ...

Page 41: ...orded movie time are displayed as in the example on the previous page The following information may also appear with some image files An audio file other than a wave file or a file with an unrecognized format is attached A JPEG file not supported by Design rule for Camera File system DCF standards RAW format file A file with an unrecognized format Please note that image information recorded by thi...

Page 42: ...onitor to Off p 33 and using the optical viewfinder can help conserve power while shoot ing 1 Align the square brackets autofocus metering field inside the viewfinder on the primary subject to compose the image Viewfinder Shows the center of the image ...

Page 43: ... is slightly off center 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 wi...

Page 44: ... Lower Indicator Yellow Macro Mode Manual Focus Blinking Yellow Focusing difficulty single beep sounds When the indicator blinks yellow lock the focus before shooting p 113 The AF frame appears as follows when the LCD monitor is on Green Metering complete Yellow Focusing difficulty When AiAF is turned on p 98 Pressing Fully Pressing fully releases the shutter You will hear the shutter sound when t...

Page 45: ...sound in movie mode Shots cannot be taken while the flash is charging AF Assist Beam The AF assist beam will sometimes emit when the shutter button is pressed halfway to assist focusing in certain conditions i e dark conditions The AF assist beam can be turned off p 175 If animals are your subject turn off the beam when shooting in the dark to avoid startling them However please keep in mind the f...

Page 46: ...n on a subject with the zoom button Images can be zoomed up to approx 9 6 times PowerShot A70 or 7 5 times PowerShot A60 which combines the effect of the optical zoom p 85 Digital zoom is unavailable in some modes p 224 Note that the image appears grainier the more the image is digitally zoomed Press the zoom lever right to zoom in for a telephoto shot Press the zoom lever left to zoom out for a w...

Page 47: ... be displayed by either pressing the button or the button Watch the LCD monitor while performing the following procedures Selecting Settings by Pressing the Button Only in Shooting Mode 1 Press the button Icons of the selectable settings appear on the left side of the LCD monitor The current settings icons appear 2 Select a menu item using the up or down button ...

Page 48: ...on 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 Button 1 Press the button In Shooting mode the Rec menu appears In Replaying mode the Replay menu appears 2 Switch between menu tabs using the left or right button ...

Page 49: ...elect setting contents using the left or 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 can also be selected by using the left and right buttons as well as the up and down buttons 5 Press the button The menu closes In Shooting mode the menu can be closed by pressing the shutter b...

Page 50: ...46 Shooting Mode Selecting Menus and Settings continued Displaying a MENU Switching be Rec Menu Selectable items vary according to each mode Replay Menu Replaying Mode Shooting Mode FUNC Menu ...

Page 51: ...47 Preparing the Camera Basic Functions ing between Menus Set up Menu My Camera Menu Use the zoom lever to switch between menus anytime Setting Options Completing the Procedure ...

Page 52: ...on 2 to 2 101 Flash Output Low Medium Strong 112 White Balance 103 Drive Mode 83 87 ISO Speed AUTO 50 100 200 400 110 Photo Effect 108 Evaluative Light Metering System Metering Center Weighted 99 Averaging Spot Metering Still picture PowerShot A70 L M1 M2 S PowerShot A60 Resolution File Format L M S Compression Movie PowerShot A70 64 PowerShot A60 Compression Default setting ...

Page 53: ... 10 sec 63 Protect Turns image protection on and off 131 Rotate Rotates the image in the display 127 Sound Memo Adds sound memos to images 128 Erase all Erases all images on the CF card 133 Auto Play Replays selected images in a slide show 130 Print Order Sets the print settings 154 Transfer Order Sets the transfer settings 163 button Rec Menu Red Replay Menu Blue Default setting ...

Page 54: ...ff 1 2 3 4 5 179 Selftimer Vol Off 1 2 3 4 5 180 File No Reset On Off 116 Distance Units m cm ft in 180 Language English Deutsch Français Nederlands Dansk Suomi Italiano Norsk Svenska 28 Español Chinese Japanese Video System NTSC PAL 181 Theme 52 181 Start up Image 52 182 Start up Sound 52 182 Operation Sound 52 182 Selftimer Sound 52 182 Shutter Sound 52 183 Set up Menu Yellow My Camera Menu Purp...

Page 55: ...24 You can apply a desired image and sound to and in the 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 ...

Page 56: ...ds Each menu item has three choices e g Start up image As default settings My Camera setting has a science fiction theme and My Camera setting has an animal theme Changing My Camera Settings 1 Turn on the camera p 24 2 Press the button The Rec or Replay menu appears Customizing the Camera My Camera Settings ...

Page 57: ... right button 4 Select a menu item using the up or down button 5 Select setting content using the left or 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 ...

Page 58: ... 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 ...

Page 59: ... 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 3 Press the button The Replay menu appears ...

Page 60: ...Select the My Camera menu using the right button 5 Select the menu item you wish to register using the up or down button 6 Select or using the right or left button appears 7 Press the button An image appears ...

Page 61: ...lect the image you wish to register using the left or right button 9a Press the button 8b Select Record using the left or 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 ...

Page 62: ... register new My Camera settings the previously registered settings are erased File Format of My Camera Settings My Camera settings should conform to the below file formats However CF card images shot with this camera can be registered as My Camera settings regardless of the below formats Start up Image Recording image format JPEG Base line JPEG Sampling rate 4 2 0 or 4 2 2 Image size 320 x 240 pi...

Page 63: ... 3 sec or less 0 4 sec or less Any file format other than those described above cannot be used with this camera An example of this function is to record Say cheese as the self timer sound so the camera will replay this sound 2 seconds before the photo is taken You could also record cheerful music to bring out the natural smiles of your subjects or so they can strike a pose fitting the music In the...

Page 64: ...an 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 1 Check that the camera is in Shooting mode p 32 2 Turn the shooting mode dial to 3 Aim the camera at the subject 4 Use the zoom lever to achieve the desired composition relative subject size in the viewfinder ...

Page 65: ...he 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 For functions available in this mode see page 224 With the Review function you can change the length of time images show on the LCD monitor after shooting ...

Page 66: ...mage continues to appear on the LCD monitor as long as you keep the shutter button fully depressed Pressing the button while the image is displayed If you press the button while the image is displayed on the LCD monitor it will continue to display even after the shutter button is released Press the shutter button halfway again to stop displaying it You can perform the following while images are di...

Page 67: ... See Selecting Menus and Settings p 43 2 Select a Review setting and press the button 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 You can continue to display the image as long as the shutter button is fully held pressed regardless of the Review setting Another picture can be taken even while the last is d...

Page 68: ...s pixels Low 1 Paper sizes vary according to region 2 Appears as M Medium with the PowerShot A60 2048 x 1536 pixels Print A4 size 1 210 x 297 mm 8 3 x 11 7 in or larger prints 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 mm 6 x 4 in prints Print L size 119 x 89 mm 4 7 x 3 5 in prints Print card size 86 x 54 mm 3 4 x 2 1 in prints Se...

Page 69: ...e dial to the desired Shooting mode 2 Press the button 3 Select L 2048 x 1536 or 1600 x 1200 using the up or down button The current setting is displayed 4 Select the resolution you wish to set using the left or right button Excluding 5 Press the button PowerShot A70 screen shown Number of recordable images Only displayed when the resolution compression or file format is selected PowerShot A70 scr...

Page 70: ...ase refer to Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode p 224 Size of an image file approximate p 216 Types of CF cards and resolution p 215 The resolution and compression settings are affected by the Shooting mode selection as follows only the resolution in mode Initial Shooting Next Shooting Mode Resolution and Mode Compression after Change Settings change to those of the next mode Settings do no...

Page 71: ...sh fires automatically as required by the lighting level The red eye reduction lamp and the flash always fire Flash on The flash always fires Flash off The flash does not fire 1 Press the button to switch between flash modes The selected flash mode appears on the LCD monitor You can switch between settings by pressing the button When the red eye reduction function is on Red eye reduction Auto Red ...

Page 72: ...lash is used in dark areas This prevents light from reflecting back from the eyes and making them appear red 1 In the Rec menu set Red eye to On appears on the LCD monitor Red Eye Reduction When shooting with the red eye reduction function the subjects must look right at the red eye reduction lamp for this mode to be effective Try asking them to look directly at the lamp Even better results can be...

Page 73: ...timal intensity for the shot The fastest shutter speed for flash synchronization is 1 500 second The camera automatically resets the shutter speed to 1 500 second if a faster speed is selected The flash fires with automatic adjustments when shooting in modes other than the mode When shooting in mode the flash fires with the manually set adjustments In mode the Flash Output option can be changed p ...

Page 74: ...s are the same as for the Mode p 60 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 The background gets increasingly indistinct the more you adjust the focal length toward telephoto ...

Page 75: ...nes 1 Turn the shooting mode dial to Shooting procedures are the same as for the Mode p 60 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 ...

Page 76: ... speed so that both appear correctly exposed 1 Turn the shooting mode dial to Shooting procedures are the same as for the mode p 60 Always use a tripod to prevent camera shake in this mode For functions available in this mode see page 224 Warn people to stay still for a few seconds after the flash fires because of the slow shutter speed Using the mode in daylight will produce an effect similar to ...

Page 77: ...ode to shoot fast moving objects 1 Turn the shooting mode dial to Shooting procedures are the same as for the mode p 60 For functions available in this mode see page 224 Noise in the recorded image may increase if you shoot dark subjects ...

Page 78: ...bjects to make them appear blurred such as river rapids 1 Turn the shooting mode dial to Shooting procedures are the same as for the mode p 60 Always use a tripod to prevent camera shake in this mode For functions available in this mode see page 224 ...

Page 79: ...must stitch the images together at your computer To create the panorama at your computer use the PhotoStitch software that came with your camera Framing a Subject The PhotoStitch program detects the overlapping portions of adjoining images and merges them When shooting try to include a distinctive item landmark in the overlapping portions ...

Page 80: ...nclude both distant and close items Objects may appear warped or doubled up Make the brightness in each image consistent The final image will appear unnatural if the difference in bright ness is too great For good results pan swivel the camera to take successive shots To shoot close ups slide the camera over the subject keeping it parallel as you move Shooting 1 Turn the shooting mode dial to The ...

Page 81: ...te balance settings are set and locked with the first image 4 Compose and shoot the second image so that it overlaps the first 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 5 Use the same procedures to shoot the remaining frames A maximum of 26 images can be recorded either horizontally or vertic...

Page 82: ... 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 For functions available in this mode see page 224 ...

Page 83: ...rding starts simultaneously During the shooting a red circle appears in the upper right of the LCD monitor 3 Press the shutter button all the way to stop recording the movie The maximum length of individual movie clips approximately 15 frames second is about 30 seconds at the setting PowerShot A70 only 3 minutes at the setting and about 3 minutes at the setting Using and optional Canon FC 256MH CF...

Page 84: ...56MH CF Card not sold in some regions to shoot movies with the setting Be careful not to touch the microphone while shooting The AE AF white balance and zoom settings are set and locked to the settings of the first frame If the indicator on the left side of the viewfinder blinks green after a shot this indicates that the movie is being written to the CF card You cannot shoot again until it stops b...

Page 85: ...telephoto end 1 Press the button to turn the LCD monitor on 2 Press the button The icon appears on the LCD monitor Pressing the button until the icon on the LCD monitor disappears cancels the macro mode 3 Shoot the image The indicator beside the viewfinder will light yellow when the shutter button is pressed halfway Shooting procedures are the same as for the Mode p 60 ...

Page 86: ...ewfinder is possible though the parallax phenomenon may cause images composed with the optical viewfinder to be off center p 33 When the lens is zoomed out to the wide angle end the recordable area is 55 41 mm 2 2 in 1 6 in 1 and at telephoto end it is 92 69 mm 3 6 in 2 7 in 2 The exposure may not be optimal when the flash is used in macro mode 1 Closest focal distance 2 Maximum optical telephoto ...

Page 87: ...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 When is selected the self timer lamp starts blinking when the shutter button is pressed all the way The self timer sounds and the blinking gets faster two seconds before the shutter activates When is selected the self timer lamp blinks fast from the beg...

Page 88: ...84 You can change the self timer sound by changing the setting in Selftimer Sound in the My Camera menu p 181 ...

Page 89: ...ot 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 1 Press the button to turn the LCD monitor on 2 Turn the shooting mode dial to any Shooting mode except for or 3 In the Rec menu select Digital Zoom See Selecting Menus and Settings p 43 4 Select On using the left or right button and press the button ...

Page 90: ...d again to further zoom the image digitally Press the lever toward to zoom back out 6 Shoot the image Shooting procedures are the same as for the mode p 60 The digital zoom cannot be used when the LCD monitor is off Images become coarser the more they are digitally zoomed The combined magnifications of the optical zoom and digital zoom are displayed ...

Page 91: ...e actual figures will vary according to the subject and shooting conditions The actual figures will vary according to the subject and shooting conditions 1 Press the button 2 Select Drive Mode using the up or down button The current setting is displayed 3 Select using the left or right button and press the button 4 Press the shutter button halfway to lock the focus 5 Press the shutter button all t...

Page 92: ...88 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 ...

Page 93: ... 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 Program AE Use the program AE mode to have the camera automati cally set the shutter speed and aperture value to match the brightness of the scene 1 Turn the shooting mode dial to ...

Page 94: ...itor Use the following methods to obtain the correct exposure and make them show in white Use the flash Change the ISO speed setting Change the light metering mode Differences and Similarities between the and Modes Both modes automatically select the shutter speed and aperture value The following settings can be adjusted in mode but not in mode Exposure Compensation White Balance ISO Speed Flash F...

Page 95: ...re 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 1 Turn the shooting mode dial to The shutter speed appears on the LCD monitor if it is on 2 Select a speed using the left or right button ...

Page 96: ...ing the left and right buttons until the aperture value display turns to white The nature of CCD image sensors is such that noise in the recorded image increases at slow shutter speeds This camera however applies special processing to images shot at shutter speeds slower than 1 3 seconds to eliminate the noise thereby producing high quality images Nevertheless a certain amount of processing time m...

Page 97: ... 1250 Telephoto F 5 6 7 1 to 1 1600 F 8 0 to 1 2000 The fastest shutter speed for flash synchronization is 1 500 second The camera automatically resets the shutter speed to 1 500 second if a faster speed is selected p 69 Shutter Speed Display The numbers in the table below indicate the shutter speed in seconds For slower speeds quote marks indicate the decimal place so that 0 3 indicates 0 3 secon...

Page 98: ...er 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 2 Select a value using the left or right button ...

Page 99: ...le 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 LCD monitor secure the camera to a tripod before shooting In this mode the shutter speed range with synchronized flash is 1 60 second to 1 500 second The aperture value setting may therefore be changed automatically to match the synchronized flash speed even ...

Page 100: ...ient 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 2 Select a shutter speed using the left or right button 3 Press the button 4 Select an aperture value using the left or right button ...

Page 101: ... metering mode For functions available in this mode see page 224 If you wish to change the exposure select the shutter speed or the aperture with the button and change the value using the left or right button The LCD monitor s brightness matches the selected shutter speed and aperture value When you select a fast shutter speed or shoot a subject in a dark place and set the flash to Red Eye Reducti...

Page 102: ...e one is selected to focus This is convenient for making sure the focus is exactly where you want it indicates the AF frame which appears on the monitor 1 In the Rec menu select AiAF See Selecting Menus and Settings p 43 2 Select On or Off using the left or right button 3 Press the button You can immediately shoot the image using the selected AF frame by pressing the shutter button instead of pres...

Page 103: ...ght and the backlighting and adjusts the settings to the correct exposure for the main subject Averages the exposure from the entire image but places more weight on the subject at the center Use this mode when the subject is backlit or surrounded by bright light Meters the area within the spot AE point frame at the center of the LCD monitor Use this setting when you want to set the exposure on the...

Page 104: ...he current setting is displayed 4 Select a light metering mode using the left or right button 5 Press the button 6 Shoot the image Some settings are not available with certain Shooting modes Please refer to Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode p 224 ...

Page 105: ...re compensation setting to avoid making the subject too dark when it is backlit or shot against a bright background 1 Press the button to turn on the LCD monitor 2 Press the button 3 Select Exp using the up or down button The current setting is displayed ...

Page 106: ...ps 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 ...

Page 107: ...ight on a clear day Cloudy Use when shooting outdoors and the sunlight is not enough such as under cloudy skies in shade or at dusk Tungsten For recording under tungsten and bulb type 3 wavelength fluorescent lighting Fluorescent For recording under warm white cool white or warm white 3 wavelength fluorescent lighting Fluorescent H For recording under daylight fluorescent or daylight fluorescent t...

Page 108: ...r 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 4 Press the button 5 Shoot the image The white balance cannot be adjusted when the photo effect is set to Sepia or B W ...

Page 109: ... 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 1 Press the button 2 Select Auto using the up or down button The current setting is displayed 3 Select Custom using the left or right button ...

Page 110: ...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 5 Press the button 6 Shoot the image ...

Page 111: ...dvisable to use the LCD monitor to compose the shot and to zoom in to the telephoto end setting Since the white balance data cannot be read in mode preset the white balance in another Shooting mode first before selecting mode Set the flash on or off when setting a custom white balance The white balance may not be accurate if the setting conditions and shooting conditions are not the same If the fl...

Page 112: ...rast and color saturation to record in bold color Neutral Tones down the contrast and color saturation to record neutral hues Low Sharpening Records subjects with softened outlines Sepia Records in sepia tones B W Records in black and white 1 Press the button 2 Select Effect Off using the up or down button The current setting is displayed ...

Page 113: ...on 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 4 Press the button 5 Shoot the image ...

Page 114: ...from the following speeds Auto 50 100 200 and 400 1 Press the button 2 Select ISO Speed using the up or down button The current setting is displayed 3 Select the desired setting 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 ...

Page 115: ...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 ...

Page 116: ...n shooting 1 Press the button 2 Select Flash Output using the up or down button 3 Adjust the flash output 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 4 Press the button 5 Shoot the image ...

Page 117: ...ts 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 1 Press the button to turn on the LCD monitor 2 Aim the AF frame at an object at a similar distance to the subject you wish to shoot 3 Press the shutter button halfway to lock the focus The AE setting will also l...

Page 118: ... 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 3 Recompose the image and press the shutter button all the way to shoot the image Focus lock method 2 cannot be used while the Shooting mode is set to Method 2 is convenient because you can let go of the shutter button to recompos...

Page 119: ...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 In manual focus the AF frame locks on the center frame You can use manual focus in the macro focal distance 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 In t...

Page 120: ...New images recorded on CF cards with existing files are assigned the next available number Off 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 1 In the Set up menu select File No Reset See Selecting Menus and Settings p 43 2 Select On or Off using the left or right button 3 Press the button ...

Page 121: ...y contains up to 100 images However since images shot in Continuous mode and Stitch Assist mode are always saved into the same folder a folder may contain more than 100 images The number of images may also exceed 100 if a folder contains images copied from a computer or images shot with other cameras Please note however that the images in folders contain ing 2001 or more images cannot be replayed ...

Page 122: ...2 Move between images using the left or 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 Press the button to show the data for the displayed image p 34 Press the button to quickly delete the displayed image p 132 ...

Page 123: ...n button Hold the button down and press the zoom lever toward to cycle through each setting approximately 2 5 times to approximately 5 times and 10 times Canceling the Magnified Display 1 Press the zoom lever toward Movie frames and index replayed images cannot be magnified You can magnify an image while it is displayed on the LCD monitor in Shooting mode immediately after the image is shot p 62 A...

Page 124: ...hange the image selection using the left right up or down button 4 Press the zoom lever toward Index replay cancels and the display reverts to single image replay Press the button to show the data for the displayed image p 34 Selected Image Movie Frame 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 im...

Page 125: ...m lever twice toward while in single replay p 118 Press the zoom lever once toward while in index replay p 120 2 The displayed image s change Jump 9 images behind or ahead using the left and right buttons 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 ...

Page 126: ... The movie replay panel appears 3 Select Play using the left or right button and press the button The movie images and sound will play You can adjust the volume using the up or down button When a movie has finished playing it will display the last frame If the button is pressed in this state the camera will revert to the movie replay panel If the button is pressed again the movie will start playin...

Page 127: ...rn to Single Image View First Frame Previous Frame Rewinds if the button is held down Next Frame Fast forwards if the button is held down Last Frame You may experience frame dropping and audio breakup when replaying a movie on a computer with insufficient system resources The volume at which movies replay can also be adjusted in the Replay menu p 179 Please adjust the audio sound level on the TV w...

Page 128: ...ss the button See Viewing Movies p 122 2 Select Edit using the left or right button and press the button The movie editing panel and the movie editing bar appear 3 Select an editing method using the up or down button Deletes frames in the first half of the movie Deletes frames in the second half of the movie Reverts to the movie replay panel ...

Page 129: ...elect play using the up or down button and press the button The temporarily edited movie will start playing The movie will stop if you press the button while it is playing 6 Select Save using the up or down button When is selected the edited movie is not saved and the camera reverts to replay ...

Page 130: ...e overwrite function is available If this happens a small appears on the counter of the movie editing bar Protected movies cannot be edited It may take approximately 3 minutes to save an edited movie If the batteries run out of charge partway through edited movie clips cannot be saved When editing movies use fully charged NiMH batteries unused alkaline batteries or the optional AC Adapter Kit ACK6...

Page 131: ...sing 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 button again to close the menu Movie images cannot be rotated When images are downloaded to a computer the orientation of images rotated by the camera will depend upon the software used to download the...

Page 132: ...0 seconds to an image The sound data is saved in WAVE format 1 Select Sound Memo in the Replay menu See Selecting menus and Settings p 43 appears 2 Select the image to which you wish to add a sound memo using the left or right button then press the button The A V panel appears 3 Select Record using the left or right button then press the button ...

Page 133: ...press the button To stop playback press the button again You can adjust the volume using the up or down button Erasing the Sound Memos Select Erase in step 2 on the previous page Ending the Sound Memos Settings Press the button in step 2 on the previous page You cannot attach sound memos to movies You cannot record or playback sound notes for images that already have an incompatible sound file att...

Page 134: ...he single image display mode pressing the left or right button during auto play will advance through the images more rapidly Pausing and Resuming Auto Play You can pause Auto Play at any time by pressing the button You can then restart it by pressing the button again Stopping Auto Play To stop Auto Play press the button The display interval may vary for some images Movie images play for the length...

Page 135: ...rotected images To remove the protection press the button again in protection mode You can make the selection of images easier by toggling between single replay and index replay p 120 3 Press the button The camera returns to the menu screen Press the button again to exit the menu screen Please note that formatting initializing a CF card erases all data including protected images p 134 and other fi...

Page 136: ...vidually 1 Select the image you wish to erase using the left or right button and press the button A confirmation screen appears 2 Select Erase using the left or right button and press the button To cancel instead of erasing select Cancel and press the button Protected images cannot be erased with the erase function p 131 ...

Page 137: ...u select Erase all and press the button A confirmation screen appears 2 Select OK using the left or right button and press the button To cancel instead of erasing select Cancel and press the button Protected images cannot be erased with the erase function p 131 ...

Page 138: ...matting 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 1 In the Set up menu select Format and press the button 2 Select OK using the left or right button and press the button To cancel formatting instead select Cancel and press the button ...

Page 139: ...unctioning 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 ...

Page 140: ...rectly to the printer using the camera buttons Or you can specify the images on your CF card you want to print and how many copies you want DPOF 2 Print Settings and then take the CF card to a participating photo lab to have them printed out later 1 The direct print icon appears on direct print compatible CP Series printers 2 Digital Print Order Format CF Card Photo lab Printed images Canon printe...

Page 141: ... Settings Select the image you want to print p 154 Select how many copies you want p 155 Select the print style p 156 Standard Index Date On Off File Numbers On Off Transfer Settings Select the image you want to send through e mail p 163 The DPOF compliant software is needed for actually transferring the images Please refer to the System Map supplied with your camera for direct print function comp...

Page 142: ...138 Selecting from the Print Order Menu Use the Print Order Menu as shown below to select all print settings Direct Print Function Mode switch DPOF Settings Mode switch PowerShot A70 ...

Page 143: ...ects items and settings Sets items and settings Image p 146 Paper p 146 Borders p 146 Date p 146 Style Number of copies p 146 Trimming or printing area p 149 p 152 Set up Reset p 158 Order Number of copies p 155 Print Type p 156 Date p 156 File No p 156 ...

Page 144: ...se refer to the System Map supplied with your camera for direct print function compatible printer CP Series information Please see your printer s user guide for instructions on loading paper and installing ink cartridges Connecting to a Direct Print Function Compatible Printer CP Series Two direct interface cables are supplied with the printer Use the cable DIF 100 that has a symbol on the connect...

Page 145: ...Press the printer s ON OFF button to turn on the power 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 5 Set the mode switch to and turn the camera on When the printer is properly connected to the camera appears on the camera LCD monitor DIGITAL Terminal Direct Interface Cable DIF 100 to Printer ...

Page 146: ...ions on connection cables and general operations 1 Turn off the camera p 30 2 Turn the BJ printer s power on after you have connected the power cord to the BJ printer and inserted the other end in a power outlet 3 Connect the camera and printer using the cable When you insert the cable make sure the Canon logo on the cable faces up DIGITAL Terminal Connection Cable to BJ Printer ...

Page 147: ... performed while the printer is connected Replaying movies Setting the language using the and the button combination When the printer is disconnected the or symbol will disappear from the LCD monitor and the camera will revert to standard replay mode Please use the following procedures when you detach the cable from the printer and the camera 1 Detach the cable from the printer 2 Turn off the came...

Page 148: ...eplay 1 Choose an image using the left or right button and press the button 2 Set the number of prints the print style and cropping settings printing area as required Selecting the Number of Copies p 146 Setting the Print Style p 146 Trimming PowerShot A70 p 149 Specifying the Printing Area PowerShot A60 p 152 3 Choose Print The image will start to print and when it is completely finished the disp...

Page 149: ...er 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 the button with a BJ printer the print will automati cally restart if the error is resolved Direct Print Function Compatible Printers CP Series The Resume option may not appear with some types or error In that case select S...

Page 150: ...n 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 Prints one image per page Image Multiple Prints eight copies of the same image on one page Borders Borderless Prints right to the edges of the page Bordered Prints with a border Date Prints the image s creation date Only sele...

Page 151: ... usable paper type please refer to the Bubble Jet Printer User Guide Borders Borderless Prints right to the edges of the page Bordered Prints with a border Date Prints the image s creation date 1 In the print setting menu choose Style using the up or down button and press the button again 2 Choose Image or Paper Borders or Date using the up or down button ...

Page 152: ...or right button Paper Direct print compatible BJ printer Select Card 1 Card 2 Card 3 LTR or A4 Image Settings Direct print compatible CP series printer Select Standard or Multiple Borders Date Choose Borderless or Bordered Choose On or Off ...

Page 153: ...ar lighter than the rest of the image allowing you to check the portion that will be cropped When printing multiple prints the borders and the date cannot be set Images are printed without any date or borders With the Bordered option the border is printed in practically the same space as the recorded image Trimming PowerShot A70 You can specify which portion for an image gets printed Prior to Trim...

Page 154: ... half the displayed image or a maximum selection that is virtually the same size as the image You can cancel the trimming setting by turning the zoom lever toward again when the trimming frame is already set to the maximum size When printing an image that has been magnified using the trimming option the image quality may become coarser and grainier depending on the magnifying rate With direct prin...

Page 155: ...nt 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 When you try to expand the trimming frame beyond its maximum size The selected Image Settings Paper and Border setting determine the shape of the trimming frame Please use the LCD monitor to set the trimming settings The trimming fram...

Page 156: ...Settings Paper Borders and Date first before setting the printing area p 146 Can be set with the Multiple and Borderless options 1 In replaying mode press the button and choose Printing area using the up or down button The marks appear indicating that you can now set the printing area for that image 2 Select a printing area from or using the left or right button When printing on L size paper or wh...

Page 157: ...tting 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 Turn the camera off Change the camera mode After setting the printing area you select Cancel and don t print Detach the DIF 100 direct interface cable ...

Page 158: ...ion compatible BJ printer The mark appears on images that have had print marks set by another DPOF compliant camera These settings will be overwritten by any print marks set by your camera The output of some digital printers or photo lab services may not reflect the specified print settings Print settings cannot be set for movie images Selecting Images for Printing 1 In the Replay menu select Prin...

Page 159: ...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 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 When the print type is set to Standard or Both the setting for the number of print copies can be changed for each ima...

Page 160: ...s cannot be set only one copy will be printed Print settings can also be assigned to images with the supplied software programs on a computer Setting the Print Style The following print settings can be selected Standard Prints one image per page Print Type Index Prints index prints multiple reduced size images per page Both Prints the images in both the standard and index formats Date Adds the dat...

Page 161: ... the left or right button and press the button 3 Select Print Type Date or File No using the up or down button 4 Select a setting using the left or right button Print Type Select Standard Index or Both Date Select On or Off File No Select On or Off ...

Page 162: ...mber is printed for the index print The date prints as the date and time in the format specified in the Set Date Time menu p 26 Resetting the Print Settings The print settings can all be removed at once The print type is reset to Standard and the date and file number options are set to Off 1 In the Replay menu select Print Order and press the button See Selecting Menus and Settings p 43 2 Select R...

Page 163: ...159 Printing Transferring 3 Select OK using the left or right button and press the button If you decide you don t want to reset the settings select Cancel and press the button ...

Page 164: ...In the Replay menu select Print Order and press the button See Selecting Menus and Settings p 43 2 Select Print using the up down left or right button and press the button 3 Set the print style settings as required See Setting the Print Settings p 146 A print style cannot be set if the print type is set to Index in the DPOF print setting You can also select the type of paper when printing with a B...

Page 165: ...not set the date to print with the Style menu in Step 3 on the previous page If the print type is set to Index the date will not print even if the Date setting is set to On in Step 2 When the print type is set to Both it is possible to have both the Date and File No options set to On but only the file number will print on the Index print With a BJ printer the file number and the date cannot be pri...

Page 166: ...d under the following circumstances If the print settings have been changed before restarting If the image for which the print settings were set has been deleted before restarting If there was very little free space on the CF card when the printing was cancelled If these circumstances apply you can select OK in the Print Order menu and reprint starting from the first image If printing was cancelle...

Page 167: ...int Order Format DPOF standards The mark will display on images that have had transfer marks set by another DPOF compliant camera These settings will be overwritten by any marks set by your camera Selecting Images forTransferring 1 In the Replay menu select Transfer Order and press the button See Selecting Menus and Settings p 43 2 Select Order using the left or right button and press the button P...

Page 168: ...images Press the button select Mark All using the up or down button and press the button again If you select Clear All instead of Mark All you can remove marks from all the images You can mark or remove a mark from each image after marking or removing marks from all the images 4 Press the button The selection mode will turn off and the Transfer Order menu will reappear Images are transferred in or...

Page 169: ... to the terminal on the camera 3 Plug the other ends of the AV cable to the video in and audio in jacks on the TV 4 Turn on the TV and switch it to Video mode 5 Turn on the camera in Shooting mode or Replaying mode p 32 The image will appear on the TV Shoot or replay images as usual If the images are not appearing on the TV when shooting press the button To the Video In Jack To the Audio In Jack Y...

Page 170: ...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 If the TV is a stereo model you can plug the audio plug into either the left or right Audio In jack Please refer to the TV s manual for details A TV set cannot be used in mode ...

Page 171: ...puterVia the USB Cable After the software is installed you can use it to easily download images and print them or send them by email IMPORTANT You must install the software and driver bundled on the supplied Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk onto your computer if you are using any of the following operation systems Windows 98 including Second Edition Windows 2000 Windows Me Mac OS 9 0 9 2 The cam...

Page 172: ...he Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk Please see the Software Starter Guide for information on system requirements and installation instructions 2 Connect the supplied USB interface cable 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 ...

Page 173: ... to do after making the connection please refer the Software Starter Guide 3 Set the camera s mode switch to and press the ON OFF button until the 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 ...

Page 174: ... 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 However please note that there are certain limitations to downloading images with this method For more details please refer to the supplied For Windows XP and Mac OS ...

Page 175: ...r 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 2 Double click the icon of the drive with the CF card 3 Copy images from the card into a folder of your choice on the hard disk The images are stored in the xxxCANON folders located under the DCIM folder where xxx is a three digit number from 100 to 998 ...

Page 176: ...ets the exposure compensation 2 0 2 Flash Output Adjusts the flash output in mode White Balance Sets the white balance Auto Day Light Cloudy Tungsten Fluorescent Fluorescent H Custom Drive Mode Sets Continuous shooting settings and the self timer Standard Shooting Continuous Shooting Self timer 10 sec Self timer 2 sec 101 112 103 83 87 ...

Page 177: ...ow Sharpening Sepia B W Light Metering System Switches between light metering modes Evaluative Center Weighted Avg Spot Resolution Stills Sets the number of pixels used for images PowerShot A70 L Large 2048 x 1536 pixels M1 Medium 1 1600 x 1200 pixels M2 Medium 2 1024 x 768 pixels S Small 640 x 480 pixels PowerShot A60 L Large 1600 x 1200 pixels M Medium 1024 x 768 pixels S Small 640 x 480 pixels ...

Page 178: ...t A70 only 320 x 240 pixels 160 x 120 pixels Compression Sets the relative compression ratio used for images Superfine Fine Normal 64 64 AiAF Sets the AiAF to on the camera automatically selects the AF frame when taking a picture or off AF frame is set to the middle frame On Off Rec Menu Item Setting Content Reference Menu Screen Page 98 ...

Page 179: ...F assist Beam Sets the output of the AF assist beam according to shooting conditions when using the auto focus On Off Digital Zoom Sets whether or not the digital zoom combines with the optical zoom to zoom images On Off Review Sets the duration images display on the LCD monitor after the shutter button is released Off 2 sec to 10 sec 68 41 85 63 ...

Page 180: ...nu Screen Page Protect Protects images from accidental erasure Rotate Rotates images 90 or 270 degrees clockwise in the display Sound Memo Adds sound memos to images Erase all Erases all images from a CF card excluding protected images 131 127 128 133 ...

Page 181: ... Play Plays images automatically one after the other 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 Transfer Order Sets the images that will be transferred with your e mail software 130 154 163 ...

Page 182: ... setting in the Set up menu and each sound setting in the My Camera menu are related on page 183 On Off still beeps to warn of an error even when set to Off Auto Power Down Sets whether or not the camera automatically powers down after a specified period of time elapses without something being pressed On Off Date Time Sets the date time and date format Format Formats initializes a CF card 31 26 13...

Page 183: ...ton is pressed all the way There is no shutter sound in Movie mode Off 1 2 3 4 5 Playback Vol Adjusts the sound volume when a sound memo or a movie is played Off 1 2 3 4 5 Start up Vol Adjusts the sound volume when the camera powers up Off 1 2 3 4 5 Operation Vol Adjusts the sound volume of the Operation Sound Off 1 2 3 4 5 40 122 128 30 ...

Page 184: ...stance units m cm ft in Language Sets the language used in the menus and messages on the LCD monitor The menu may appear differently in some regions English Italiano Deutsch Norsk Français Svenska Nederlands Español Dansk Chinese Suomi Japanese You can change the language during image replay by holding the button and pressing the button Except the camera is connected to a printer 83 116 115 28 Ite...

Page 185: ...ter 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 See the Software Starter Guide for details Item Setting Content Reference Menu Screen Page Theme Selects a common theme for each My Camera settings i...

Page 186: ...sound when you turn on the camera 1 Off Operation Sound Sets the sound when the multicontroller or any button other than the shutter button is operated 1 Off Selftimer Sound Sets the sound informing you that the photo will be taken in 2 seconds 1 Off Item Setting Content Reference Menu Screen Page 52 52 52 52 ...

Page 187: ...ter sound operation sound and self timer sound individually Beep in the Set up menu must be set to Off If Beep is set to On the beep sounds even if each sound item in the My Camera menu is set to Off For details see the table below The settings of Beep in the Set up menu On Off Beep The sound specified in sounds No sound The settings of each sound item in the My Camera menu Start up Sound Shutter ...

Page 188: ...e camera The mode dial can be turned to any setting 2 Press the button for longer than 5 seconds The message Reset settings to default appears on the LCD monitor 3 Select OK using the left and right buttons then press the button The screen below appears while resetting The normal screen resumes when resetting is complete To cancel resetting select Cancel instead of OK ...

Page 189: ...lled 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 ...

Page 190: ...est possible file number has already been reached In the Rec menu please set File No Reset to On After you save all the images you wish to retain onto a computer format the CF card p 136 Please note that formatting will erase all the existing images and other data Battery charge is insufficient to operate the camera Replace with new AA size alkaline batteries or fully charged batteries Be sure to ...

Page 191: ...corded in an inappropriate format You attempted to register an image recorded with another camera as a start up image Protected You attempted to erase a protected image Too many marks Too many images have been marked for printing or for inclusion in a slide show Cannot process any more You attempted to set the print settings for an non JPEG file Exx xx number Camera malfunction Turn the power off ...

Page 192: ... in the printer Ink Cassette Error The ink cassette is experiencing a problem The paper and ink are from different sets Paper Jam The paper jammed during printing Paper was changed after the print menu was displayed The printer s battery pack is depleted Communication Error The printer is experiencing a data transmission error Readjust trimming You attempted to print the image with a different sty...

Page 193: ...from the memory card inserted in the computer or printer The printer automatically starts printing the images from the camera after completing the current printing Printer warming up Printer is warming up When it is ready the printer starts printing automatically No print head No print head is installed in the printer Printer cover open Close the printer cover securely Media type error You selecte...

Page 194: ...se request replacement of the waste tank at your nearest Canon customer support center listed in the Bubble Jet Quick Start Guide Printer error 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 ...

Page 195: ...ery 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 Be particularly careful to keep the date batteries out of the reach of children Seek medical assistance immediately if a child swallows a battery since corrosive battery fluids could damage the stomach or inte...

Page 196: ...me menu proceed to set the current date and time p 26 The LCD monitor also displays the Set Date Time menu the very first time you turn on the camera This is normal and does not mean that the date battery is depleted If you should dispose of your camera first remove the date battery for recycling according to the recycling system of your country Positive terminal Bij dit produkt zijn batterijen ge...

Page 197: ...arger Never mix new batteries together with batteries that have been used in other devices When recharging batteries from the camera always recharge all four of them at the same time All batteries you place in the charger should be at approximately the same charge state and should have been purchased at the same time Don t mix batteries with different purchase dates or different charge states Do n...

Page 198: ...pleted before charging them again After doing this several times battery performance will be restored Since storing a fully charged battery pack for long periods of time about 1 year can shorten its lifecycle or affect performance you are recommended to use the battery pack in the camera until it is completely dis charged and to store it at normal temperature 23 C 73 F or less If you do not use th...

Page 199: ...amera is turned off before connecting or disconnecting the compact power adapter 1 Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter and then plug the other end into the power outlet To a power outlet 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 outs...

Page 200: ...a 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 ...

Page 201: ...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 Never look into the sun or into strong light through the wide converter tele converter or the close up lens as this can result in blindness or impairment of vision Wide Converter WC DC52 Use this converter for taking wide angle shots The ...

Page 202: ...es 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 ...

Page 203: ...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 When using the tele converter please set the ...

Page 204: ... it down and turn the ring in the direction of the arrow 3 When the marks on the ring and the camera are aligned lift off the ring Ring Ring Release Button 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 ...

Page 205: ...ks on the Conversion Lens Adapter and the camera and turn the adapter in the direction of the arrows as far as the C mark on the camera 5 Set the lens on the adapter and attach it securely by turning it in the indicated direction ...

Page 206: ...ter when removing the ring When shooting with these attachments please use the LCD monitor to compose your shots The attachments block part of the view through the viewfinder and the area shown in the viewfinder does not match the area of the shot that is actually recorded You should not shoot images in mode when using these attachments Although it is possible to select this mode at the camera the...

Page 207: ...eansers on the camera body or lens If dirt remains contact the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed on the separate Canon Customer Support leaflet Use a lens blower brush to remove dust and dirt If necessary gently wipe the viewfinder and LCD monitor with a soft cloth or an eyeglass lens wiper to remove stubborn dirt Never rub or press forcefully on the LCD monitor These actions may ...

Page 208: ...sed AA size alkaline batteries or Canon AA size NiMH batteries For information about alkaline batteries see Proper Battery Handling p 21 Wipe the terminals with a clean dry cloth Switch the camera to Shooting mode Power is not turned on CF card slot cover or battery cover opened Batteries are loaded in the wrong direction Insufficient battery voltage Batteries are not the right type Poor contact b...

Page 209: ...reformatting doesn t work the CF card logic circuits may be damaged Contact the nearest Canon Customer Support Help Desk Close the CF card slot cover or battery cover then turn off the camera Close the covers and then use the ON OFF button to turn the power off correctly Flash is charging CF card full CF card not formatted correctly CF card slot cover or battery cover opened with camera on CF card...

Page 210: ...loth before use If batteries are rechargeable Performance should return to normal after several charging cycles Discard all 4 batteries and replace with new ones Put batteries back into the charger in the correct direction Batteries are not the right type The batteries are cold Battery terminals are dirty The batteries have not been used for over a year If rechargeable batteries The batteries have...

Page 211: ...new ones Hold the camera steady when shooting Be careful not to block the AF assist beam with your finger or other items Set the AF assist beam to On Poor electrical contact Battery terminals are dirty Battery life exceeded The camera was moving when you took the shot Autofocus function hampered by obstruction to AF assist beam The AF assist beam has been set to Off through the menu If using recha...

Page 212: ... p 113 Set the flash on Set exposure compensation to a positive value or use spot AE point light metering When flash is used the distance between lens and subject should not exceed 4 2 m 14 ft at wide angle end or 2 5 m 8 2 ft at telephoto end setting Problem Cause Solution The subject was outside the range over which the camera can focus Subject is hard to focus on Insufficient light for shooting...

Page 213: ...ontaining CCDs and does not constitute a malfunction This red bar of light will not be recorded when shooting still photos but it will be recorded when shooting movies The subject is too close to the flash 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 The subject comes out over...

Page 214: ...sterisks appear on the image The flash doesn t fire Image not showing on TV Zoom does not operate 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 ...

Page 215: ...er Real image zoom viewfinder LCD Monitor 1 5 inch low temperature polycrystalline silicon TFT color LCD approx 118 000 pixels picture coverage 100 Autofocus TTL Autofocus 5 point AiAF 1 point AF 1 point AF center Focusing Range Normal 46 cm 1 5 ft Macro 5 46 cm 2 0 in 1 5 ft W 26 46 cm 10 in 1 5 ft T Shutter Mechanical electronic Shutter Speed 15 1 2000 sec 15 1 3 sec in Shutter priority AE mode ...

Page 216: ... Shooting PowerShot A70 Approx 2 2 images sec PowerShot A60 Approx 2 6 images sec Large Fine mode LCD monitor off Self Timer Shoots after approx 2 sec or approx 10 sec PC Connected Available USB connection only Exclusive software Shooting program RemoteCapture is included in the camera kit Recording Media CompactFlash card Type I File Format Design rule for Camera File System DPOF compliant Image ...

Page 217: ...nd sounds recorded on the camera 2 Using downloaded data from your computer using the supplied software Interface Universal Serial Bus USB mini B Audio Video Output NTSC or PAL selectable monaural audio Power Source Four AA alkaline batteries included Four AA rechargeable NiMH batteries optional AC Adapter Kit ACK600 optional Operating 0 40 C 32 104 F Temperatures Operating Humidity 10 90 Dimensio...

Page 218: ...ts standard Canon testing conditions The actual figures will vary according to the shooting conditions and settings Test Conditions Shooting Normal temperature 23 C 73 F alternating wide angle end and telephoto end shots at 20 second intervals with flash fired once every four shots and camera power turned off and on every eighth shot Replaying Normal temperature 23 C 73 F continuous playback at on...

Page 219: ... 189 379 762 84 174 349 700 1390 58 120 241 482 962 S 94 196 393 788 1563 165 337 676 1355 2720 14 30 61 124 249 Movie 44 91 183 368 735 in seconds 118 242 486 973 1954 PowerShot A60 FC 16M FC 32M FC 64M FC 128M FC 256MH 14 30 61 122 246 L 26 54 109 219 440 52 108 217 435 868 25 53 107 215 431 M 46 94 189 379 762 84 174 349 700 1390 58 120 241 482 962 S 94 196 393 788 1563 165 337 676 1355 2720 Mo...

Page 220: ... The FC 256MH CF card is not sold in some regions PowerShot A70 PowerShot A60 L Large 2048 1536 pixels 1600 1200 pixels M1 Medium 1 1600 1200 pixels M2 Medium 2 1024 768 pixels 1024 768 pixels S Small 640 480 pixels 640 480 pixels 640 480 pixels 320 240 pixels 320 240 pixels 160 120 pixels 160 120 pixels Approximate Image File Size Estimated PowerShot A70 L 2048 1536 1602KB 893KB 445KB M1 1600 120...

Page 221: ...ery Charger CB 3AH Supplied with the optional Battery and Charger Kit CBK100 Rated Input 100 240 V AC 50 60 Hz 8 W Rated Output 1 6 V DC 2 A Charging Time Approx 220 minutes Operating 0 35 C 32 95 F Temperature Dimensions 113 74 27 5 mm 4 4 2 9 1 1 in Weight body Approx 100 g 3 5 oz To charge four NB 1AH NiMH Batteries Compact Power Adapter CA PS500 Supplied with the optional AC Adapter Kit ACK600...

Page 222: ...ion Lens Adapter LA DC52C is required for mounting to PowerShot A70 or A60 Dimensions Diameter 58 mm 2 3 in Length 30 5 mm 1 2 in Weight Approx 74 g 2 6 oz Tele converter TC DC52 optional Magnification Approx 2 4 35 mm film equivalent at telephoto end approx 252 mm Focusing Range Approx 200 mm Approx 7 9 in from tip of lens when mounted on PowerShot A70 or A60 at wide angle end Thread Diameter 52 ...

Page 223: ...ameter 52 mm standard filter thread Conversion Lens Adapter LA DC52C is required for mounting to PowerShot A70 or A60 Dimensions Diameter 54 mm 2 1 in Length 10 2 mm 0 4 in Weight Approx 55 g 1 9 oz Conversion Lens Adapter LA DC52C optional Thread Diameter 52 mm standard filter thread Dimensions Diameter 55 6 mm 2 19 in from tip of lens Length 28 7 mm 1 13 in Weight body Approx 11 g 0 39 oz ...

Page 224: ...ecording Capacity 215 Slot Cover 17 Cleaning 203 CompactFlash Card 24 25 131 215 Components 16 Compression 64 215 Continuous Shooting 87 Creative Zone 19 D Date Time 26 178 Default Settings 48 50 Digital Terminal 16 141 165 Digital Zoom 42 85 175 Display Modes 33 37 Detailed 33 34 Simple 33 34 DPOF Print Settings 154 158 Transfer Order 163 E Erasing All Images 133 Displayed Images 15 Single Images...

Page 225: ...ooting Mode 96 Menu FUNC 172 List of Options 172 Rec 174 Replay 176 Selecting 43 Set up 178 181 Messages 186 Microphone 16 Movie Shooting 79 Replaying 122 Editing 124 My Camera Menu 181 Settings 52 Registering 55 N Night Scene Mode 72 O Operation Sound 52 54 182 P Photo Effect 108 Play 118 Portrait Mode 70 Program AE 89 Protect 131 176 Printing 136 144 160 Settings 146 154 Selecting Images 146 Pri...

Page 226: ...9 183 Shutter Speed Priority AE 91 Speed 89 91 94 96 Volume 179 Shutter Button 40 Pressing Halfway 40 Pressing Fully 40 Single Image Replay 118 Slow Shutter 74 Sound Memos 128 Speaker 16 Specifications 211 219 Spot Light Metering 99 Start up Image 30 52 54 182 Sound 30 52 54 182 Stitch Assist Mode 75 Framing Subjects 75 Shooting 76 Strap 17 T Telephoto 42 Transfer Order Reset 163 Selecting Images ...

Page 227: ... equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help The ca...

Page 228: ...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 Drive Mode Continuous Mode Self timer 10 sec Self timer 2 sec AF Frame Manual Focus Macro Mode ...

Page 229: ...225 64 64 67 68 112 41 87 83 98 115 81 Reference Page ...

Page 230: ...shot Not available Setting is retained even after power off The default for the settings changed by the menu and button operations can be restored all at once except for Date Time Language and Video System p 184 1 Available only with PowerShot A70 2 Available only with PowerShot A60 3 The photo effect Sepia and B W cannot be selected 4 The white balance is set to AUTO 5 The ISO speed is automatica...

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