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Summary of Contents for PowerShot A60

Page 1: ... Camera User Guide DIG_C 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 ExifPdnt DPOF DIRECT PRINT BUBBLE JET DIRECT ...

Page 2: ...Flowchart and Reference Guides ...

Page 3: ... p 181 Please see page 28 to change the language setting Please read through the Read This First section p 6 before using your camera Trademark Acknowledgements Canon and PowerShot and BubbleJet are trademarks of Canon Inc CompactFlash is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation iBook and iMac are trademarks of Apple Computer inc Macintosh PowerBook Power Macintosh and QuickTime are trademarks of Apple ...

Page 4: ...procedures How do I navigate the menus Selecting Menus and Settings p 43 What 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 How do I go about printing About Printing p 136 What functions are available through the menus FUNC Menu p 172 Rec Menu p 174 Replay Menu p 176 Set up Menu...

Page 5: ...e to using the camera s various shooting features Explains 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 imagesto a computer Also explains how you can connect the camera to a TV set for shooting and reviewing...

Page 6: ...ing the Power On 30 Switching between Shooting and Replaying 32 Using the LCD Monitor 33 Using the Viewfinder toShoot 38 Pressing the Shutter Button 40 Using the Zoom Focal Length 42 Changing MyCamera Settings 52 Registering My Camera Settings 55 Auto Mode 60 Reviewing anImage Right After Shooting 62 Changing the Resolution and Compression 64 Using theFlash 67 _1 It Portrait Mode 70 Landscape Mode...

Page 7: ...8 Switching Between Light Metering Modes 99 Adjusting the Exposure 101 WB 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 Displaying Images Individually 118 0 Magnifying Images 119 Viewing Images in Sets of Nine Index Replay 120 JUMP Jumping Between I...

Page 8: ...40 Printing 144 Setting the Print Settings Direct Print Function 146 Print Settings DPOF Print Settings 154 Printing with DPOF Print Settings 160 Selecting Images for Transferring 163 Connecting the Camera toaComputer Via theUSB Cable 167 Downloading Directly from aCFCard 171 Resetting the Settings toDefault 184 List ofMessages 186 4 ...

Page 9: ...Replacing the Date Battery 191 Using the Optional Battery Kits 193 Using the Optional Lenses and Lens Adapter 197 Camera Care and Maintenance 203 Troubleshooting 204 ...

Page 10: ...Canon 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 us...

Page 11: ...tly 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: ...cribed 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 never to...

Page 13: ...ult 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 su...

Page 14: ...edical 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 other ...

Page 15: ...he 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 the batt...

Page 16: ...ck 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 12 ...

Page 17: ...esealable 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 use Extended S...

Page 18: ...rd Push the CF card all the way into the slot so that the CF card eject button pops all the way out 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 Betting the Language p 28...

Page 19: ... You will hear the sound of the shutter close when the shot is complete 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 d 2_ To Immediately Erase the Displayed Image I Press the _ button while the image is displayed 2 Confirm that Erase is selected ...

Page 20: ...g Re ease Lens Button Ring Microphone Optical Viewfinder Window p 38 AF assist Beam p 41 Red Eye Reduction Lamp p 68 Self Timer Lamp p 88 Flash p 67 minal Cover Date Battery Holder p 191 __ A VOUT Audio Video Out Terminal IIII _ p 188 __ A_TII I DIGITAL Terminal 2 __3v_ J DC IN Terminal p 195 t l i_ _j 16 ...

Page 21: ...Cable IFC 3OOPCU supplied with this camera Direct Print Compatible Printer CP series optional Direct Interface Cable DIF IO0 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 be used with this camera...

Page 22: ...utter button is pressed Upper Indicator Green Ready to record Ready to communicate during a computer connection Blinking Green Starting up Recording to CF card Reading CE card Erasing from CF card Transmitting 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 Foc...

Page 23: ... image composition type _1 II Portrait p 70 _t Landscape p 71 Night Scene p 72 Fast Shutter Speed p 73 Slow Shutter Speed p 74 r4_ Stitch Assist p 75 _ lu Movie p 79 Creative Zone The user selects exposure aperture or other settings to achieve special effects P Program AE p 89 Tv Shutter Speed Priority AE p 91 Av Aperture Priority AE p 94 M Manual Exposure p 96 c o c u_ o rn E 0 t_ 3 19 ...

Page 24: ...optional nickel metal hydride NiMH batteries I 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 Positive end Negative end 20 _ Close the battery cover ...

Page 25: ...le 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 may shorten at low temperatures when alka...

Page 26: ...ket 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 prolon...

Page 27: ...con or message to let you know when batteries are low or depleted Batteries are beginning to run low Replace or recharge batteries promptly _ I If the LCD monitor is off this icon will appear when you press any of the following buttons DISP _ or _ MF Change the Batteries are fully depleted and the camera can batteries no longer operate You should replace the batteries immediately c o c u_ rn E 0 c...

Page 28: ...ow 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 _ __ _ Arrow mark _ _ _ Card label CF card eject button To remove the CF card press the CF card eject button 24 ...

Page 29: ...ties Recordable Images p 215 E CF cards are high precision electronic devices De net 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 sealed plastic bag before mo...

Page 30: ...ttery has run down Replace the date battery then reset the date and time starting from step 5 below I Press the ON OFF button to turn on the camera p 30 2 Press the MENU button The Rec or Replay menu appears Rec menu shown _ _ Select the _ Set up menu using the left or right button 26 ...

Page 31: ...o highlight another field The date can be set up to the year 2030 u c o c u_ rn E 0 t_ 3 6 Press the SET button After adjusting the settings press the MENU 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 hew to replace the date battery refer to pag...

Page 32: ...the language for the LCD monitor display I Press the ON OFF button to turn on the camera p 30 2 Press the MENU button The Rec or Replay Menu will display Rec menu shown 3 Select the m Set up menu using the left or right button 28 ...

Page 33: ... the settings press the MENU button c o c u_ rn E 0 t_ 3 In replay mode you can change the language by holding the SET button while you press the MENU 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 29 ...

Page 34: ...g Shooting Mode Current shooting settings will appear in the LCD monitor for about 6 seconds _ h _ _t _ h outurn emo esw c o e ensw retract after approximately 1 minute Replaying mode The LCD monitor displays an image Press the ON OFF button again to turn the power off 30 ...

Page 35: ...ely 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 While Connected to a Printer ...

Page 36: ... 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 32 ...

Page 37: ... setting of the LCD monitor dis ay 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 appears for appro...

Page 38: ...e switch to i _ Pressing the DISP button cycles the information view mode each time the button is pressed Single Image Replay Standard _ Detailed _lk No display _ J Index Replay 9 images StandardH No display The LCD monitor displays information in Shooting or Replaying mode such as the camera settings remaining image capacity and shooting date time Shooting Mode The following displays in informati...

Page 39: ...p 83 87 p 110 p 108 p 99 p 64 p 64 p 67 p 68 p 81 115 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 P Av and Tv mode shutter speed aperture setting Av Tv and M mode recordable images or recordable movie time are displayed as in the example to the left Zoom powers reflect the combined optical a...

Page 40: ... Display Image Total Date Time PowerShot A70 L M1 M2 S PowerShot A60 LMS r h3 Compression Resolution Still images Sound memo wave file Movie Protection Status p 64 p 64 p 128 p 122 p 131 In detailed display mode the following information appears Shutter Speed Aperture Value _ Movie Length 36 ...

Page 41: ...ime 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 J unrecognized format is attached _l_ A JPEG file not supported by Design rule for Camera File system DCF standards RAW format file A file with an unrecognized format c o c u_ rn E 0 t_ 3 _ P_ h t g f ti ddLy_hi ease note a ...

Page 42: ...g the optical viewfinder can help conserve power while shoot ing I Align the square brackets autofocus metering field inside the viewfinder on the primary subject to compose the image I I Shows the center of the image _ Viewfinder _ __F_i _ i 38 ...

Page 43: ...en in Viewfinder vs Recorded Image Please note that the actual image may differ from the image seen in the optical viewfinder due to the physical separation between the viewfinder and lens This is called the parallax phenomenon and is more noticeable the closer the subject is to the lens In some cases portions of images shot up close that appear in the viewfinder will net appear in the recorded im...

Page 44: ...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 40 Pressing Fully Pressing fully releases the shutter You will hear the shutter sound when the shot is com...

Page 45: ...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 following facts Turning the AF assist...

Page 46: ...ght to zoom in for a telephoto shot When the LCD monitor is on you can digitally zoom in on a subject with the zoom button Images can be zoomed up to approx 9 6 times PowerShot A70 or 7 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 42 ...

Page 47: ...ressing the FUNC button or the MENU button Watch the LCD monitor while performing the following procedures I Press the F JNC button Icons of the selectable settings appear on the left side of the LCD monitor The current settings icons appear Select a menu item using the up or down button m o c LL rn E 0 Q F_ 0_ E3_ 43 ...

Page 48: ...ress the SET button again to confirm the setting 4 Press the FUNC button The menu closes Images can be shot immediately with the selected settings after Step 3 by pressing the shutter button I Press the MENU 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 44 ...

Page 49: ...ft or right button 5 Press the SET button for items followed by an ellipsis then select a setting Press the SET 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 Press the MENU button The menu closes In Shooting mode the menu can be closed by pressing the shutter button halfway m c o c ...

Page 50: ...46 Shooting Mode FUNC Menu Shooting Mode Replaying Mode Rec Menu Selectable items vary according to each mode Replay Menu ...

Page 51: ...SetupMenu MyCamera Menu o U_ rn d E 8 0 4 Use the zoom lever to switch between menus anytime 47 ...

Page 52: ... 83 87 ISO Speed 110 Photo Effect 108 Light Metering System 99 Resolution File Format Compression Available Settings 2 to 2 Low Medium Strong O l Dd_Ml l o _l _3 AUTO 50 100 200 400 m ittiimimilflitt Evaluative Metering Center Weighted Averaging Spot Metering Still picture PowerShot A70 L M1 M2 S PowerShot A60 L M S Movie PowerShot A70 _1_ 1_i_ PowerShot A60 iiI f_ Compression _ il _11 64 Default ...

Page 53: ... Available Settings On Off On Off On Off On Off Off 2 to 10 sec Turns imageprotection on and off Rotatesthe image in the display Adds sound memos to images Erases all images on the CF card Replays selected images ina slideshow Sets the print settings Sets the transfer settings Reference Page 98 68 175 85 63 131 127 128 __ 133 _o 130 154 163 Default setting 1_3 0 t_ 3 49 ...

Page 54: ... and time Formats the CF card Off 1 2 3 4 5 Off 1 2 3 4 5 Off 1 2 3 4 5 Off 1 2 3 4 5 Off 1 2 3 4 5 On Off m cm if in English Deutsch Frangais Nederlands Dansk Suorni Italiano Norsk Svenska Espahol Chinese Japanese NTSC PAL It _i Ir It It B 28 Video System 181 Theme 52 181 _ Start up Image 52 182 _ _Ymera Start up Sound 52 182 Menu Operation Sound 52 182 Purple Selftimer Sound 52 182 Shutter Sound...

Page 55: ...nd 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 m c o c u_ rn E 0 t_ 3 51 ...

Page 56: ...ration and self timer sounds Each menu item has three choices e g Start up image M _ m As default settings My Camera setting _ has a science fiction theme and My Camera setting _ has an animal theme I Turn on the camera p 24 Press the MENU button The Rec or Replay menu appears 52 ...

Page 57: ...ing the up or down button 5 Select setting content using the left or right button 6 Press the MENU button Pressing the MENU button closes the menu and makes the settings take effect In Shooting mode the menu can be closed by pressing the shutter button halfway c o c u_ rn E o t_ 3 53 ...

Page 58: ...onsistent 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 j_ My Camera menu is set to _ Off p 178 54 ...

Page 59: ...our 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 RegistedngC rd J_ ages_ap_d_iSg_ _d_ I Turn on the camera p 30 Set the mode switch to _ The camera switches to Replaying mode 3 Press the MENU button The Replay menu appears c o c u_ rn E 0 t_ 3 55 ...

Page 60: ... _ My Camera menu using the right button 5 Select the menu item you wish to register using the up or down button 6 Select l_ or l_ using the right or left button _ appears 7 Press the DISP button An image appears 56 ...

Page 61: ...using the left or right button 9_ Press the SET button 8b Select 1_7 Record using the left or right button and press the SET button Recording starts c o c u_ rn E 0 t_ 3 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 57 ...

Page 62: ...settings When you register new My Camera settings the previously registered settings are erased 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 pixels File capacit...

Page 63: ...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 these ways you can customize your ...

Page 64: ...ch Shooting modes In this mode all you have to do is press the shutter button and let the camera do everything else I Check that the camera is in Shooting mode p 32 2 Turn the shooting mode dial to _ q _ Aim the camera at the subject _ Use the zoom lever to achieve the desired composition relative subject size in the viewfinder 60 ...

Page 65: ...ill sound one time if the subject is difficult to focus on AF Frame D C 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 shoot...

Page 66: ...D monitor as long as you keep the shutter button fully depressed Pressing the SET button while the image is displayed If you press the SET 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 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _l _ _ Youcan perform the fol...

Page 67: ...gs p 43 2 Select a Review setting and press the MENU button c o o 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 displayed 63 ...

Page 68: ...s Purpose High 2048x1538 pi ele PrintA4size _210x 297mm 8 3x 11 7in orlarger prints Printlettersize _216x279mm 8 5x 11in erlarger prints 1600 x 1200 pixels Printpostcard size148x 100 mm 6x4 in prints PrintL size119x 89mm 4 7x 3 5in prints Printcardsize86x54 mm 3 4x 2 1in prints Sendimages ase mail attachments r Low Shootmoreimages 1 Paper sizes vary according to region 2 Appears as M Medium with t...

Page 69: ...ed Shooting mode Press the FUNC button _ _ Select t L 2048 x 1536 or 1600 x 1200 using the up or down button o o PowerShot A70 screen shown The current setting is displayed 4 Select the resolution you wish to set using the left or right button Excluding _m PowerShot A70 screen shown 5 Number of recordable images Only displayed when the resolution compression or file format is selected Press the SE...

Page 70: ...unctions 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 ill mode Initial Shooting Mode _r Q P Tv AvM NextShooting Mode E_ PTvAv M _I_PTvAvM r _ P Tv Av M Resolutionand Compressionafter Change Settingschangetothos...

Page 71: ...lash fires The flash fires automatically as Auto required by the lighting level Red eye reduction The red eye reduction lamp and the Flash on flash always fire Flash on The flash always fires Flash off The flash does net fire Press the _ button to switch between flash modes c o o The selected flash mode appears on the LCD monitor You can switch between settings by pressing the button When the red ...

Page 72: ...ark areas This prevents light from reflecting back from the eyes and making them appear red I In the Rec menu set _J Red eye to On appears on the LCD monitor eduction 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 obtained by shooting w...

Page 73: ... 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 M mode When shooting in M mode the flash fires with the manually set adjustments In M mode the Flash Output option can be changed p 112 Shots can...

Page 74: ...e 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 7O ...

Page 75: ...e dial to _ 0 Shooting procedures are the same as for the _I_ Mode p 6O c o o d _ _ f i i_ i thi d p 0 or unc onsava a e n sme e see a e224 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 71 ...

Page 76: ...oth appear correctly exposed I Turn the shooting mode dial to I_ Shooting procedures are the same as for the _ mode p 60 Always use a tri od 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 that of t...

Page 77: ...ing objects J_ Turn the shooting mode dial to _ 0 Shooting procedures are the same as for the _ mode p 6O C 0 0 J_ For functions available in this mode see 224 page Noise in the recorded image may increase if you shoot dark subjects 73 ...

Page 78: ...ke them appear blurred such as river rapids I Turn the shooting mode dial to a Shooting procedures are the same as for the _ mode p 60 Always use a tr_ cd to prevent camera shake in this mode F _ _ ith d _ or unc onsava a e n smo e see a e224 74 ...

Page 79: ... the images together at your computer 3 C 0 0 u e t To create the panorama at your computer PhotoStitch software that came with your camera 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 75 ...

Page 80: ...include 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 I Turn the shooting mode dial to r_ The LCD m...

Page 81: ...e settings are set and o c locked with the first image u 4 Compose and shoot the second image so that it overlaps the first Sequence Minor discrepancies in the overlap can be corrected with the software An image can be retaken Press the left or right button to return to that frame _ _ Use the same procedures to shoot the remaining frames A maximum of 26 images can be recorded either horizontally o...

Page 82: ... in E_ 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 F th d or unc onsava a e n sme e see a e224 78 ...

Page 83: ...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 Card not sol...

Page 84: ...MH 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 bli...

Page 85: ...to end I Press the DISR button to turn the LCD monitor on Press the _ button The _ icon appears on the LCD monitor c o o d 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 81 ...

Page 86: ...der 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 x 41 mm 2 2 in x 1 6 in _ and at telephoto end it is 92 x 69 mm 3 6 in x 2 7 in 2 The exposure may not be optimal when the flash is used in macro mode _ Closest focal distance 2 Maximum optical telepho...

Page 87: ...ease will be delayed for 10 seconds and when __is selected the shutter release will be delayed for 2 seconds after you press the shutter button 4 Shoot the image 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 bli...

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

Page 89: ... 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 I Press the DISE button to turn the LCD monitor on Turn the shooting mode dial to any Shooting mode except for _ or m 3 In the Rec menu select Digital Zoom See Selecting Menus and Settings p 43 c o o c d 4 Select On usingthe left or right button and press the MENU button 85 ...

Page 90: ..._ again to further zoom the image digitally Press the lever toward to zoom back out The combined magnifications of the optical zoom and digital zoom are displayed 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 86 ...

Page 91: ...ill vary according to the subject and shooting conditions The actual figures will vary according to the subject and shooting conditions I Press the FUNC button 2 Select E3 Drive Mode using the up or down button The current setting is displayed c o o d 3 Select _ using the left or right button and press the F UNC button 4 Press the shutter button halfway to lock the focus 5 Press the shutter button...

Page 92: ... _ The interval between frames lengthen somewhat may when the internal memory becomes full The flash can be used but the interval between images will lengthen to accommodate the flash recharge time 88 ...

Page 93: ...t the end of this manual to find out which 1 settings can be changed in which Shooting modes Please see _ Mode p 60 for shooting procedures once you have changed a setting 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 Turn the shooting mode dial to P 89 ...

Page 94: ...r 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 P and Modes Both modes automatically select the shutter speed and aperture value The following settings can be adjusted in P mode but not in _ mode Exposure Compensation White Balance ISO Speed Flas...

Page 95: ...ghtness 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 I Turn the shooting mode dial to Tv 0 The shutter speed appears on the LCD monitor if it is on 2 Select a speed using the left or right button c o o 91 ...

Page 96: ... 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 may ...

Page 97: ... 1 2000 to 1 1250 to 1 1600 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 second and 2 indica...

Page 98: ...ue 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 Av The aperture value appears on the LCD monitor if it is on 2 Select a value using the left or right button 94 ...

Page 99: ...de see 224 page 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 if its valu...

Page 100: ...nd other images where it is difficult to set the correct exposure automatically I Turn the shooting mode dial to M The shutter speed and aperture value appears on the LCD monitor if it is on Select a shutter speed using the left or right button 3 Press the SETbutton _ Select an aperture value using the left or right button 96 ...

Page 101: ... c o o d 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 SET 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: ...2 Select On or Off using the left or right button The camera automatically selects between 5 AF frames to focus according to the shooting conditions Of 5 AF frames the middle one is selected to focus This is convenient for making sure the focus is exactly where you want it 3 Press the MENU button You can immediately shoot the image using the selected AF frame by pressing the shutter button instead...

Page 103: ...nd 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 E7 Center Weighted subject at the center Use this mode when Averaging 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 Ee7 Spot AE Point Use this settin...

Page 104: ...urrent setting is displayed _ Select a light metering mode using the left or right button _ _ Press the FUNC button 6 Shoot the image Some settings are not available with certain Shooting modes Please refer to Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode p 224 100 ...

Page 105: ...tting to avoid making the subject too dark when it is backlit or shot against a bright background I Press the DISP button to turn on the LCD monitor Press the FUNC button c o o _c o _ _ Select m Exp using the up or down button The current setting is displayed 101 ...

Page 106: ...he 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 FUNC button To cancel the exposure compensation return the setting to _ using the left or right button 6 Shoot the image 102 ...

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

Page 108: ...button Please see the next page regarding the _m_ 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 FUNC button 5 Shoot the image The white balance cannot be adjusted when the photo effect is set to Sepia or B W 104 ...

Page 109: ... conditions by having the camera evaluate a subject such as a white piece of paper or cloth or a photo quality gray card I Press the FUNC button Select Auto using the up or down button The current setting is displayed _ _ Select _ a Custom using the left or right button c o o d 105 ...

Page 110: ... fills the frame on the LCD monitor screen or the entire viewfinder before pressing the SET button When you press the SET 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 _ _ Press the FUNC button 6 Shoot the image 106 ...

Page 111: ...e 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 E_ mode preset the white balance in another Shooting mode first before selecting r _ 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 flash fir...

Page 112: ... and color saturation to record in bold color Tones down the contrast and color Neutral saturation to record neutral hues Low Sharpening Records subjects with softened outlines Sepia Records in sepia tones B W Records in black and white Press the FUNC button Select m Effect Off using the up or down button The current setting is displayed 108 ...

Page 113: ... 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 FUNC button 5 Shoot the image c o o 109 ...

Page 114: ...lowing speeds Auto 50 100 200 and 400 1 Press the FUNC button Select ISO Speed using the up or down button The current setting is displayed _ _ 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 110 ...

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 111 ...

Page 116: ...e FUNC button 2 Select Flash Output using the up or down button 3 4 5 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 Press the FUN button Shoot the image 112 ...

Page 117: ...t 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 Focus Lock Method 1 I Press the DISP button to turn on the LCD monitor 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 lock when you do this The expo...

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 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: ...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 c o o o 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 this case the fine ...

Page 120: ...On CF cards with existing files are assigned the next available number The file number of the last image to be shot is Off memorized so that images recorded to a new CF card start from the next number I 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 MENU button 116 ...

Page 121: ...L Folder nurnbe_ cannot contain 99in thelasttwodigits C O O Folder File Capacity Each folder usually 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...

Page 122: ...e 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 _ P _h DISP b h _h d tH di_p d ress e utteR tOS OW e ata or e s a e image p 34 Press the _ button to quickly delete the displayed image p 132 118 ...

Page 123: ...SET button down and press the zoom lever toward O_ to cycle through each setting approximately 2 5 times to approximately 5 times and 10 times Ca ce i g th Mage jf ed Oisp aW I Press the zoom lever toward _ C LIJ 0 Movie frames and index replayed images cannot be magnified _ ou can magnify an image while it is displayed on the LCD monitor in Shooting mode immediately after the image is shot p 62 1...

Page 124: ... the image selection using the left right up or down button The up button operation in this row displays the previous set of nine images The down button operation in this row displays the next set of nine images 4 Press the zoom lever toward 0_ Index replay cancels and the display reverts to single image replay _ P h h th d f th d _ yd ress eDISEbuttonto s ow e ata or e s a e image p 34 120 ...

Page 125: ...gle replay p 118 Press the zoom lever once toward _ while in index replay p 120 The displayed image s change Jump 9 images behind or ahead using the left and right buttons 3 Press the zoom lever toward 0_ The jump bar disappears and the camera returns to index replay If you press the zoom lever once more toward O_ the camera returns to single replay c LU C_ o_ 0 121 ...

Page 126: ...vie replay panel appears 3 Select El Play using the left or right button and press the SET 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 SET button is pressed in this state the camera will revert to the movie replay panel If the SET button is pressed again the movie will star...

Page 127: ...ge View First Frame Previous Frame Rewinds if the SET button is held down Next Frame Fast forwards if the SET button is held down Last Frame _ c LU o_ _ r You may experience frame dropping and audio breakup when replaying a movie on a computer with insufficient system resources The volume at which movies re ay can also be adjusted in the Replay menu p 179 Please adjust the audio sound level on the...

Page 128: ...e Viewing Movies p 122 2 Select _ Edit usingthe left or right button and press the SET button The movie editing panel and the movie editing bar appear _ _ Select an editing method using the up or down button m Deletes frames in the first half of the movie m Deletes frames in the second half of the movie _ Reverts to the movie replay panel 124 ...

Page 129: ... or down button and press the SET button The temporarily edited movie will start playing The movie will stop if you press the SET button while it is playing 6 Select _ Save using the up or down button When m is selected the edited movie is not saved and the camera reverts to replay c uJ o_ r 125 ...

Page 130: ...overwrite function is available If this happens a small appears on the counter of the movie editing bar _ d b d_ d rotecte movescanno ee e 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 AC Ke...

Page 131: ... SET button The image cycles to the next orientation 90 _ 270 original each time the SET button is pressed 3 Press the MENU button The Replay menu appears again Press the MENU button again to close the menu ove mages cannot e rotate When images are downloaded to a computer the orientation of images rotated by the camera will depend upon the software used to download the images _ Images can be magn...

Page 132: ...he sound data is saved in WAVE format I Select Sound Memo in the Replay menu See Selecting menus and Settings p 43 appears Select the image to which you wish to add a sound memo using the left or right button then press the SET button The A V panel appears 3 Select Record using the left or right button then press the SET button 128 ...

Page 133: ...n To stop playback press the SET 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 MENU button in step 2 on the previous page 0 c LU L You cannot attach sound memos to movies You cannot record or playback sound notes for images n that already have an incompatible sound fil...

Page 134: ... 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 SET button You can then restart it by pressing the SETbutton again Stopping Auto Play To stop Auto Play press the MENU button The display interval may vary for some images Movie images play for the length of...

Page 135: ...o remove the protection press the SET button again in protection mode You can make the selection of images easier by toggling between single replay and index replay p 120 Press the MENU button The camera returns to the menu screen Press the MENU 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 file ty...

Page 136: ...age you wish to erase using the left or right button and press the _ button A confirmation screen appears Select Erase using the left or right button and press the SETbutton To cancel instead of erasing select Cancel and press the SET button Protected images cannot be erased with the erase function p 131 132 ...

Page 137: ...ess the SETbutton A confirmation screen appears Select OK using the left or right button and press the SET button To cancel instead of erasing select Cancel and press the SET button c LU o_ rotecte ma es canno e erase w e erase function p 131 133 ...

Page 138: ... CF card erases all data including protected images and other file types Please check the contents of the CF card before formatting it I In the I_l Set up menu select Format and press the SET button 2 Select OK using the left or right button and press the SET button To cancel formatting instead select Cancel and press the SET button 134 ...

Page 139: ...matting 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 c LU Q 135 ...

Page 140: ...rinter 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 _ Print Settings and then take the CF card to a participating photo lab to have them printed out later _ The direct print icon appears on direct print compatible CP Series printers 2 Digital Print Order Format CF Card BJ Printer with the direct print function Canon prin...

Page 141: ...le p 146 Standard Multiple Bordered Borderless Date On Off 11 Select the print area Trimming p 149 152 DPOF Print 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 actuall...

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

Page 143: ...ettings Sets items and settings _ Image p 146 Paper p 146 Style Borders p 146 Date p 146 _Number of copies p 146 Trimming or printing area p 149 p 152 Order _ Number of copies p 155 _ Print Type p 156 Set up Date p 156 File No p 156 Reset p 158 m E 139 ...

Page 144: ...ries 0 Please refer to the System Map su ed 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 ing Two direct interface cables are supplied with the printer Use the cable DIF 100 that has a _ symbol on the connector to connect to this camera I Turn off the camera p ...

Page 145: ...ect Interface Cable DIF 100 4 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 i _ and turn the camera on When the printer is properly connected to the camera appears on the camera LCD monitor c c c m 4 141 ...

Page 146: ... cables and general operations I 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 to BJ Printer Connection Cable 142 ...

Page 147: ...nter is connected Replaying movies c Setting the language using the SET and the MENU E button combination When the printer is disconnected the or symbol c will disappear from the LCD monitor and the camera will revert to standard replay mode u3 Please use the following procedures when you detach _ the cable from the printer and the camera G 1 Detach the cable from the printer 2 Turn off the camera...

Page 148: ...oose an image using the left or right button and press the SET button 2 3 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 Choose Print The image will start to print and when it is completely finished the display wi...

Page 149: ... 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 SET 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 Stop BJ Printer...

Page 150: ... prints 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 selectable when printing with credit card size paper 146 ...

Page 151: ...r A4 For the usable paper type please refer to the Bubble Jet Printer User Guide Prints right to the edges of the page Prints with a border Prints the image s creation date I In the print setting menu choose Style using the up or down button and press the SETbutton again 2 Choose Image or Paper Borders or Date using the up or down button c c c m 147 ...

Page 152: ...ight button Image Settings Paper Direct print compatible Direct print compatible CP series printer BJ printer Select Standard or Multiple Select Card 1 Card 2 Card 3 LTR or A4 Borders Date Choose Borderless or Bordered Choose On or Off 148 ...

Page 153: ...appear lighter than the rest of the image allowing you to check the portion that will be cropped Print Area Frame en rn n mu e rnts e or ersan e ate 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 You can specify which portion for an image gets printed Prior to Trimming Please set the Pr...

Page 154: ...y 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...

Page 155: ...en you turn the camera power off change the camera mode or detach E the direct interface cable When you press the MENU button while in the c trimming setting screen _ When you try to expand the trimming frame beyond its r maximum size c _ 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 trimmi...

Page 156: ...te first before setting the printing area p 146 Can be set with the Multiple and Bordedess options I In replaying mode press the SET button and choose Printing area using the up or down button The 4_ marks appear indicating that you can now set the printing area for that image 2 Select a printing area from i_1 or using the left or right button When printing on L size paper or when Order is set to ...

Page 157: ...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 den t print Detach the DIF IO0 direct interface cable c c c m 4 153 ...

Page 158: ...nter 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 _SeJ _ mages_ nti_g_ I In the Replay menu select Print Order and press the SETbut...

Page 159: ...e 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 SET button then selecting Mark All using the up or down button and pressing the SET 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 image...

Page 160: ...f copies 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 The following print settings can be selected Standard Prints one image per page Index Prints index prints multiple Print Type reduced size images per page Both Prints the images in both the standard and index formats Date Adds the date te the print Fi...

Page 161: ... and press the SET button _ _ Select PrintType Date or File No using the up or down button _ Select a setting using the left or right button PrintType _J Date Select Standard Index Select On or Off or Both FileNo Select On or Off c p c c m 4 157 ...

Page 162: ...the file number 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 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 I In the Replay menu select Print Order and press the SET button See Selecting Menus and Settings p 43 Select Reset using the l...

Page 163: ...Select OK using the left or right button and press the SET button If you decide you don t want to reset the settings select Cancel and press the SET button c c c m 4 159 ...

Page 164: ...ct Print Order and press the SETbutton See Selecting Menus and Settings p 43 Select Print using the up down left or right button and press the SETbutton 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 BJ printer 160 ...

Page 165: ...te to print with the Style menu in Step 3 on the previous page If the print type is set to Index the c date will net 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 c only the file number will print on the Index print With a BJ printer the file number and the date cannot be printed in th...

Page 166: ... 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 cancelled...

Page 167: ...s 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 I In the Replay menu select Transfer Order and press the SET button See Selecting Menus and Settings p 43 Select Order using the left or right button and press the SET button O3 C C C m Pressing Reset cancels the transfer settings ...

Page 168: ...ss the SET button select Mark All using the up or down button and press the SET 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 Press the MENU button The selection mode will turn off and the Transfer Order menu will reappear _ Images are transferred in...

Page 169: ...e camera 3 Plug the other ends of the AV cable to the video in and audio in jacks on the TV Yellow Plug To the Video In Jack Black Plug To the Audio In Jack 4 Turn on the TV and switch it to Video mode _ _ 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 DISP ...

Page 170: ...1 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 net 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 E_I mode 166 ...

Page 171: ...e OF card Using a laptop computer or a card reader you can download images directly from the CF card After the software is installed you can use it to easily download images and print them or send them by email The camera will not operate correctly if you connect it to your computer before installing the driver and software If this happens please refer to the Troubleshooting section of the Softwar...

Page 172: ...he supplied USB interface cable to the computer s USB port and the camera s DiGiTALterminal You do not need to turn off the computer or camera when making a USB connection Please refer to your computer manual for information regarding the location of the USB port USB port USB cable DIGITAL terminal 1 Open the terminal cover with your fingernail 2 Insert the connector until it clicks o inal cover 2...

Page 173: ...wfinder 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 I For information about what to do after making the I connection please refer the Software Starter Guide I c c c o o 169 ...

Page 174: ...hich 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 X Users Leaflet I Connect t esupp ed USB nte ace cable to the computer s USB port and the camera s DIGITALterminal Refer to step 2 on page 168 2 Follow the onscreen instructions to It is recommende...

Page 175: ... a PC card adapter optional and then insert the PC card adapter into the computer s PC card reader Double click the icon of the drive with the OF card 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 c c c o o 171 ...

Page 176: ...sure compensation 2 0 2 Adjusts the flash output in i mode Sets the white balance AWB Auto _ Day Light _ Cloudy _ Tungsten _ Fluorescent Fluorescent H _ a Custom Sets Continuous shooting settings and the self timer Standard Shooting I_ Continuous Shooting _ Self timer 10 sec C Self timer 2 sec Reference Page 1ot 112 1O3 83 87 172 ...

Page 177: ...ffects Effect Off Vivid Neutral Low Sharpening Sepia B W Switches between light metering modes Evaluative Center Weighted Avg Spot Sets the number of pixels used for images PowerShot A70 L Large 2048 x 1536 pixels M1 Medium 1 1600x 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 108 99 6...

Page 178: ...els PowerShot A70 only 320 x 240 pixels 160 x 120 pixels Sets the relative compression ratio used for images _ Superfine _ Fine _ Normal 64 Item Reference Menu Screen Setting Content Page AiAF 98 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 174 ...

Page 179: ...ction lamp fires On Off Sets the output of the AF assist beam according to shooting conditions when using the auto focus On Off Sets whether or not the digital zoom combines with the optical zoom to zoom images On Off Sets the duration images display on the LCD monitor after the shutter button is released Off 2 sec to 10 sec 41 85 63 X c o_ o_ m 175 ...

Page 180: ... Rotate Sound Memo Erase all Setting Content Protects images from accidental erasure Rotates images 90 or 270 degrees clockwise in the display Adds sound memos to images Erases all images from a CF card excluding protected images 127 128 133 176 ...

Page 181: ...tting Content Page Plays images automatically one after 130 the other Sets which images and how many copies will be printed on a printer with the direct print function or at a photo lab service Sets the images that will be transferred with your e mail software 154 163 x o c o_ m 177 ...

Page 182: ...o How the Beep setting in the W 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 Sets whether or not the camera automatically powers down after a specified period of time elapses without something being pressed On Off Sets the date time and date format Format Formats initializes a CF card 31 26 134 178 ...

Page 183: ...e way There isno shutter sound in Movie mode _Dd_ Off DDDE_ 1 DE_ _ 2 do0 3 d _ 4 dl 5 Adjusts the soundvolume when a sound memo or a movie isplayed DDD _ Off DDDD 1 DDD 2 do0 3 dD 4 d 5 Adjusts the soundvolume when the camera powers up _DDD Off _DDD 1 DDD 2 do0 3 mu 4 d 5 Adjusts the soundvolume of the Operation Sound _DE_ Off DDDD 1 DDD 2 do0 3 mind 4 d 5 122 128 30 X o c o_ o_ m 179 ...

Page 184: ...nserted On Off Sets the format of the MF indicator s displayed distance units m cm if in 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 Fran ais Svenska Nederlands Espa_ol Dansk Chinese Suomi Japanese You can change the language during image replay by holding the SET button and pressing the AJMP but...

Page 185: ... 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 _eference Menu Screen Setting Content Page Theme 52 Selects a common theme for each My Camera settings item 1 131 off 3t x c o...

Page 186: ... the start up image when you turn on the camera _ Off Ell Sets the start up sound when you turn on the camera _ _ Off n Sets the sound when the multicontroller or any button other than the shutter button is operated _ Off RUI Sets the sound informing you that the 3hoto will be taken in 2 seconds _ _ Off H 52 52 52 182 ...

Page 187: ...rn off the sound of the start up sound shutter 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 each Irml sound item in the My Camera menu I m m Start up Sound Shutter I _ Sound Operation Sound I Se ft mer...

Page 188: ... be turned to any setting Press the MENU button for longer than 5 seconds The message Reset settings to default appears on the LCD monitor q _ Select OK using the left and right buttons then press the SET button The screen below appears while resetting The normal screen resumes when resetting is complete To cancel resetting select Cancel instead of OK 184 ...

Page 189: ... 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 _x C 0 185 ...

Page 190: ...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 Change the Battery charge is insufficient to operate the batteries camera Replace with new AA size alkaline batteries or fully charged batteries Be ...

Page 191: ...sound file recorded in an inappropriate format Cannot register You attempted to register an image recorded this image 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 Cannot mark You attempted to set the print settings for an image non JPEG...

Page 192: ...the printer Ink Cassette Error The ink cassette is experiencing a problem Paper and ink do The paper and ink are from different sets not match Paper Jam The paper jammed during printing Paper has been Paper was changed after the print menu changed was displayed Recharge the The printer s battery pack is depleted printer battery Communication Error The printer is experiencing a data transmission er...

Page 193: ...rinting the data 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 ...

Page 194: ...equest 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 190 ...

Page 195: ... run down and the clock has stopped running Please purchase a replacement battery battery type CR1220 and install it as follows The date battery is preinstalled at the factory and may therefore expire earlier than its rated lifespan after the camera has been purchased 1 Be sure that the camera is turned off 2 Open the DiGiTALterminal cover Pull out the date battery holder _x 3 C t_ 191 ...

Page 196: ...iTAL terminal cover 7 When the LCD monitor displays the Set Date Time menu proceed to set the current date and time p 26 The LCD monitor also disp ays 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 o...

Page 197: ...eries 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 not attempt to recharge f...

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: ...ge state This optional adapter kit allows you to operate the camera continuously without worrying about having to stop and replace the batteries Use of the kit is recommended when you are planning long sessions with the camera and whenever you connect the camera to a computer Be sure that the camera is turned off before connecting or disconnecting the compact power adapter I Connect the power cord...

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 196 ...

Page 201: ...Lens 250D 52 ram In order to attach any of these lenses you also need to use the optional Conversion Lens Adapter LA DC52C Use this converter for taking wide angle shots The wide converter changes the focal length of the camera body s lens by a factor of 0 7 The thread diameter is 52 ram x o c o_ 197 ...

Page 202: ... the focal length of the camera body s lens by a factor of 2 4x 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 198 ...

Page 203: ...finder When using the wide converter please set the camera to wide angle end When using the tele converter please set the focal length to telephoto end At other zoom settings the image will appear as if its corners have been cut off Shooting Ranges in Macro Mode Distance between Lens tip and Subject Field Coverage 13cm 48 36mm At maximum 5 1 in 1 9 x 1 4 in telephoto 25 cm 82 x 61 mm 9 8 in 3 2 x ...

Page 204: ...converter and close up lens all optional I Be sure that the camera is turned off Press the ring release button and hold it down and turn the ring in the direction of the arrow Ring Release Button 3 When the marks on the ring and the camera are aligned lift off the ring 200 ...

Page 205: ...ersion Lens Adapter and the camera and turn the adapter in the direction of the arrows as far as the mark on the camera 5 Set the lens on the adapter and attach it securely by turning it in the indicated direction _x o c o_ o_ 201 ...

Page 206: ...hen 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 net match the area of the shot that is actually recorded You should net shoot images in _ mode when using these attachments Although it is possible to select this mode at the camera the Ph...

Page 207: ...ody or lens If dirt remains contact the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed on the separate Canon Customer Support leaflet Viewfinder Use a lens blower brush to remove dust and dirt LCD monitor 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: ...amera to not record to _ Replay Shooting mode Solution Press the ON OFF button for a few moments Confirm that the CF card slot cover or battery cover is securely closed Reload the batteries in the correct direction Replace with unused alkaline or fully recharged batteries four AA size batteries Use an AC adapter Use only unused AA size alkaline batteries or Canon AA size NiMH batteries For informa...

Page 209: ...nking and lights steadily signaling that the flash is charged then press the shutter button Insert a new OF card If required download the images to a computer and erase them from the OF card to make space Format OF card See Formatting a OF card p 134 If reformatting doesn t work the OF card logic circuits may be damaged Contact the nearest Canon Customer Support Help Desk Close the OF card slot co...

Page 210: ...g direction correct direction Batteries do not charge Solution Use only unused AA size alkaline batteries or Canon AA size NiMH batteries For information about alkaline batteries see Proper Battery Handling p 21 Battery performance deteriorates at low temperatures If shooting in a cold area keep the batteries warm by placing them in an inner pocket etc until ready to use them Wipe them well with a...

Page 211: ... well with a dry cloth before charging Replace all 4 batteries with new ones Hold the camera steady when shooting Battery terminals are dirty Battery life exceeded Shots are The camera was blurry or moving when you took unfocused the shot Autofocus function Be careful not to block hampered by the AF assist beam obstruction to AF with your finger or assist beam other items The AF assist beam Set th...

Page 212: ...n the camera lens and subject Use the macro mode to shoot close ups between 5 to 46 cm 2 0 in to 1 5 ft from the lens when set to wide angle and between 26 to 46 cm 10 in to 1 5 ft when set to telephoto Use the focus lock or the manual focus to shoot the image See Shooting Problem Subjects for the Autofocus p 113 Set the flash on Set exposure compensation to a 3ositive value or use spot AE point l...

Page 213: ...res A red bar of Subject is too bright light appears on the upper part of the LCD monitor Solution When flash is used the distance between lens and subject should be no less than 26 cm 10 in Set exposure compensation to a negative value Adjust the camera angle This is a normal occurrence in devices containing CODs and does not constitute a malfunction This red bar of light will not be recorded whe...

Page 214: ...al cameras and does not constitute a malfunction The flash Set the flash to any doesn t fire other mode except Off Image not Set the video system to showing on the appropriate setting TV NTSC or PAL for your TV The mode dial is Turn the mode dial to turned to r _ stitch any mode other than assist r _ Zoom does Zoom button was Operate the zoom not operate ressed while shooting before shooting in in...

Page 215: ...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 or manual mode...

Page 216: ...T Auto Creative zone Program Shutter Speed Priority Aperture Priority and Manual Image zone Portrait Landscape Night Scene Fast Shutter Slow Shutter Stitch Assist and Movie PowerShot A70 Approx 2 2 images sec PowerShot A60 Approx 2 6 images sec Large Fine mode LCD monitor off Shoots after approx 2 sec or approx 10 sec Available USB connection only Exclusive software program RemoteCapture is includ...

Page 217: ...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 Dimensions 101 0 x 64 0 x 3...

Page 218: ...non 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 one image per 3 ...

Page 219: ...41 482 962 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 Movie 44 91 183 368 735 insec0nds 1...

Page 220: ...H CF card is not sold in some regions PowerShot A70 PowerShot A60 L Large M1 Medium1 M2 Medium2 S Small 2048 x1536 pixels 1600 x1200 pixels 1024 x 768 pixels 640 x 480 pixels 640 x 480 pixels 320 x 240 pixels 160 x 120 pixels 1600 x1200 pixels 1024 x 768 pixels 640 x 480 pixels 320 x 240 pixels 160 x 120 pixels Approximate Image File Size Estimated PowerShot A70 L 2048 1536 1602KB 893KB 445KB M1 1...

Page 221: ...plied 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 x 74 x 27 5 mm 4 4 x 2 9 x 1 1 in Weight body Approx 100 g 3 5 oz To charge four NB 1AH NiMH Batteries Compact Power Adapter CA PS500 _x Supplied with the optional AC Adapter Kit ACK600 o c Rated ...

Page 222: ...sion Lens Adapter LA DC52C is required for mounting to PowerShet 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 TO DO52 optional Magnification Approx 2 4x 35 mm film equivalent at telephoto end approx 252 mm Focusing Range Approx 200 mm Approx 7 9 in co from tip of lens when mounted on PowerShot A70 or A60 at wide angle end Thread Diamete...

Page 223: ...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 DC520 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 _x c o_ 219 ...

Page 224: ...Capacity 215 Slot Cover 17 Cleaning 203 CompactFlash TM Card 24 25 131 215 Components 16 Compression 64 215 220 Continuous Shooting l_ 87 Creative Zone 19 Date Time 26 178 Default Settings 48 50 Digital Terminal 16 141 165 DigitaIZoom 42 85 175 Display Modes 33 37 Detailed 33 34 Simple 33 34 DPOF Print Settings 154 158 Transfer Order 163 Erasing All Images 133 Displayed Images 15 Single Images 132...

Page 225: ...118 Tele converter 198 Portrait Mode _ 70 Wide Converter 197 Program AE P 89 Light Metering Protect 131 176 Center WeightedAveraging 99 Printing 136 144 160 Evaluative 99 Settings 146 154 Spot AE Point 99 Selecting Images 146 Print Style146 Macro Mode _ 81 Resetting 158 Magnifying Images 119 Power On Off 30 31 Manual Power Saving 31 178 Exposure M 96 Power Source 30 Focus MF 115 AC Adapter 193 Sho...

Page 226: ... Shutter Speed Priority AE TV 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 1 _1 75 222 Framing Subjects 75 Shooting 76 Strap 17 Telephoto 42 Transfer Order Reset 163 Selecting Im...

Page 227: ...ipment 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 rV technician for help The cables...

Page 228: ... 2 _ Medium 2 Small Movie 1 _ Resolution Movie Movie Superfine 3ompression NormalFine _1 Auto Flash On Off Red Eye Reduction Flash Output _ F assist Beam Single Shot Continuous Mode QJj Drive Mode Self timer 10 sec _ Self timer 2 sec _ _ _ F Frame Manual Focus Macro Mode _ L M1 M2 M s o O O O O 224 ...

Page 229: ...Reference IF r _ m p Tv Av M Page _ _ e4 64 _ _ 0 67 0 A e8 112 4 0 0 A 0 0 0 0 0 87 83 98 115 81 225 ...

Page 230: ... first 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 aut...

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