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Before Using the Camera

Shooting

Playback/Erasing

Print/Transfer Settings

Troubleshooting

List of Messages

Appendix

This guide explains camera features and procedures in detail.

CDI-E183-010

© 2005 CANON INC.

ENGLISH

PRINTED IN CHINA

Содержание PowerShot A410

Страница 1: ...d Camera User Guide Before Using the Camera Shooting Playback Erasing Print Transfer Settings Troubleshooting List of Messages Appendix This guide explains camera features and procedures in detail CDI...

Страница 2: ...image colors to create special effects My Colors modes Playback zPlays movies zAuto Play Editing zEdits movies Printing zMakes printing easy with the Print Share button zAlso supports non Canon brand...

Страница 3: ...is mark denotes issues that may affect the camera s operation This mark denotes additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures You can use SD memory cards and MultiMediaCards with th...

Страница 4: ...he Resolution and Compression Still Images 27 Changing Resolutions and Frame Rates Movies 29 Shooting in a Special Scene Mode 30 Shooting in Manual Mode 31 Magnified Close Up Shooting Super Macro 31 U...

Страница 5: ...Sets of Nine Index Playback 57 Viewing Movies 58 Editing Movies 59 Rotating Images in the Display 61 Automated Playback Auto Play 62 Protecting Images 63 Erasing All Images 64 Setting the DPOF Print S...

Страница 6: ...te Battery 87 Using an AC Adapter Kit Sold Separately 88 Using the Power Kits Sold Separately 89 Using an Externally Mounted Flash Sold Separately 92 Camera Care and Maintenance 94 Specifications 95 A...

Страница 7: ...cameras are intended for personal use and should never be used in a manner that infringes upon or contravenes international or domestic copyright laws and regulations Please be advised that in certain...

Страница 8: ...t zEquipment refers to the camera battery charger or separately sold compact power adapter zBattery refers to the battery pack Camera Body Temperature If your camera is used for prolonged periods the...

Страница 9: ...ment to come into contact with or become immersed in water or other liquids If the exterior comes into contact with liquids or salt air wipe it dry with a soft absorbent cloth Continued use of the equ...

Страница 10: ...pact power adapter from both the camera and the power outlet after recharging or when they are not in use to avoid fire and other hazards z Do not place anything such as tablecloths carpets bedding or...

Страница 11: ...amage z Avoid using placing or storing the equipment in places subject to strong sunlight or high temperatures such as the dashboard or trunk boot of a car z Ensure that the battery charger is plugged...

Страница 12: ...z Be careful not to cover the flash with your fingers or clothing when shooting The flash may be damaged and emit smoke or noise The resulting heat build up could damage the flash z Do not touch the s...

Страница 13: ...avoid condensation by placing the equipment in an airtight resealable plastic bag and letting it adjust to temperature changes slowly before removing it from the bag Moving the equipment rapidly betwe...

Страница 14: ...Front View Power Button Basic Guide p 2 Shutter Button Basic Guide p 4 Flash Basic Guide p 8 Viewfinder Window p 19 Wrist Strap Mount AF assist Beam p 24 Red Eye Reduction Lamp Basic Guide p 8 Self T...

Страница 15: ...he Components Guide Back View LCD Monitor p 15 Viewfinder p 19 DIGITAL Terminal Basic Guide p 17 DC Coupler Terminal Cover p 88 Terminal Cover Coin Battery Holder p 87 Tripod Socket Memory Card Slot B...

Страница 16: ...NC SET Function Set Button p 22 Print Share Button Basic Guide p 12 Telephoto when shooting Magnify when playing S button Basic Guide p 7 pp 32 56 Macro Infinity W button Basic Guide p 9 Flash X butto...

Страница 17: ...k conditions the camera automatically brightens the LCD monitor to suit the brightness of the subject making it easier to frame the subject Noise will appear and the movements of the subject will appe...

Страница 18: ...ills p 27 Low Battery p 83 Macro Infinity Basic Guide p 9 Shooting Mode Basic Guide pp 6 31 37 39 49 Spot Frame Camera Shake Warning p 72 Red Movie Recording p 37 Photo Effect p 48 Zoom Magnification...

Страница 19: ...speed will be selected Select the Auto or Flash on mode or attach the camera to a tripod or other stationary device z During shooting you can display a grid to help you determine if your camera is le...

Страница 20: ...ecognized JPEG image not conforming to Design rule for Camera File System Standards RAW image Unrecognized data type Exposure Compensation p 44 White Balance p 45 Photo Effect p 48 ISO Speed p 54 Reso...

Страница 21: ...ording reading erasing transferring when connected to a computer Orange Ready to shoot flash on Blinking Orange Ready to shoot camera shake warning Flash is charging zLower Indicator Yellow Macro mode...

Страница 22: ...er saving function settings can be changed p 25 Power Saving Function Shooting Mode Powers down approximately 3 minutes after the last control is accessed on the camera The LCD monitor automatically t...

Страница 23: ...mory Cards Please note that formatting initializing a memory card erases all data including protected images and other file types 1 Set up Menu Format See Menus and Settings p 23 2 Select OK and press...

Страница 24: ...he shooting mode Press the FUNC SET button Use the S or T button to select a menu item Some items may not be selectable in some shooting modes Use the W or X button to select an option for the menu it...

Страница 25: ...ems may not be selectable in some shooting modes Use the W or X button to select an option Menu items followed by an ellipsis can only be set after pressing the FUNC SET button to display the next men...

Страница 26: ...m Timer Special Scene Mode p 30 Photo Effect p 48 Movie Mode p 37 My Colors p 49 Exposure Compensation p 44 Resolution Compression p 27 ISO Speed p 54 Resolution Frame Rate Movie p 29 White Balance p...

Страница 27: ...Use the W or X button to adjust the brightness If you press the S or T button the display returns to the Set up menu You can check the brightness in the LCD monitor while you are adjusting the settin...

Страница 28: ...te Time and Language options in the Set up menu p 25 White balance data recorded with the custom white balance function p 46 Colors specified in the Color Accent p 52 or Color Swap p 53 modes of My Co...

Страница 29: ...the Resolution and Compression Still Images Shooting Mode 1 FUNC Menu Resolution Compres sion See Menus and Settings p 22 Default setting zUse the W or X button to select resolution settings 2 Press...

Страница 30: ...s 216 x 279 mm 8 5 x 11 in Medium 1 1600 x 1200 pixels Print postcard size prints 148 x 100 mm 5 8 x 3 9 in Print L size prints 119 x 89 mm 4 7 x 3 5 in Medium 2 1024 x 768 pixels Print credit card si...

Страница 31: ...on frame rate are fixed in the Compact mode z See Image Data Sizes Estimated p 100 z See Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities p 99 Changing Resolutions and Frame Rates Movies Shooting Mode 1 FUNC Men...

Страница 32: ...ct a shooting mode and press the FUNC SET button zSee the Basic Guide p 7 for explanations of the Special Scene modes 2 Shoot z The shutter speed is slow in fireworks mode Always use a tripod to avoid...

Страница 33: ...om the image area is 7 x 5 mm 0 28 x 0 20 in at maximum zoom approximately 3 2x Shooting in Manual Mode Shooting Mode 1 FUNC Menu Manual See Menus and Settings p 22 Default setting zSee the Basic Guid...

Страница 34: ...hooting Mode The digital zoom cannot be used when the LCD monitor is turned off 1 Rec Menu Digital Zoom On See Menus and Settings p 23 z On is the default setting for Super Macro and Movie standard 2...

Страница 35: ...Canon Actual results may vary according to the subject and shooting conditions zIf continuous shooting suddenly stops the memory card may not be full To Cancel Continuous Shooting FUNC Menu Continuou...

Страница 36: ...ngs p 22 Default setting zThe resolution is set to 1600 x 1200 and the compression to Fine zWhen you press the shutter button halfway the area that will not get printed grays out The digital zoom cann...

Страница 37: ...Using the Self Timer Shooting Mode 1 FUNC Menu Drive Mode Default setting zUse the W or X to select the self timer mode and press the FUNC SET button zThe following occurs with each option 2 sec befo...

Страница 38: ...tton zThe self timer sound will behave as follows If multiple shots have been specified for the Shots option the sound will play for the first shot only The self timer sound will start 2 sec before th...

Страница 39: ...n Frame Rate 640 x 480 10 frames sec 320 x 240 20 frames sec Max Clip Length 3 minutes Compact Since the resolution is low this mode is convenient for sending movies as e mail attachments or when the...

Страница 40: ...sing the shutter button halfway automatically sets the exposure focus and white balance settings zPressing the shutter button fully starts recording video zDuring shooting the recording time in second...

Страница 41: ...hooting Mode 1 FUNC Menu Stitch Assist See Menus and Settings p 22 zYou can select from the following two shooting directions Left to right horizontally Right to left horizontally 2 Shoot the first fr...

Страница 42: ...or retake the recorded images zMinor discrepancies in the overlapping portions can be cor rected when the images are stitched together 4 Repeat the procedure for additional images zA sequence may con...

Страница 43: ...ifficulty AiAF Set to Off single centered AF frame Green Frame Shooting preparations complete Yellow Frame Focusing difficulty Switching between Focusing Modes Shooting Mode On The camera detects the...

Страница 44: ...reduce the chances of light reflecting back off the glass When shooting with the focus lock using the LCD monitor setting AiAF to Off p 24 in the Rec menu is recommended since the camera focuses usin...

Страница 45: ...mplex lighting conditions such as the position of the subject the brightness the direct light and the backlighting and adjusts the settings to the correct exposure for the main subject Center Weighted...

Страница 46: ...ht shots To Cancel the Exposure Compensation Restore the compensation value to 0 Exposure compensation is not available in the Color Accent or Color Swap My Colors modes Adjusting the Exposure Compens...

Страница 47: ...utomatically set by the camera Day Light For recording outdoors on a bright day Cloudy For recording under overcast shady or twilight skies Tungsten For recording under tungsten and bulb type 3 wavele...

Страница 48: ...difficult for the Auto setting to detect correctly After taking a custom white balance reading with Custom zShooting close ups zShooting subjects of monotone color such as sky sea or forest zShooting...

Страница 49: ...may not be set In particular the following should not be changed ISO Speed Flash Setting the flash to on on with Red Eye Reduction or off is recommended If the flash fires when reading the white balan...

Страница 50: ...gs p 22 Default setting zUse the W or X button to select a photo effect and press the FUNC SET button Effect Off Records normally with this setting Vivid Emphasizes the contrast and color saturation t...

Страница 51: ...l p 24 to On My Colors Settings Shooting in a My Colors Mode Shooting Mode Positive Film Use this option to make red green or blue colors more intense like the Vivid Red Vivid Green or Vivid Blue effe...

Страница 52: ...ified color can only be swapped into one other color multiple colors cannot be chosen 1 FUNC Menu My Colors Stills My Colors Movies See Menus and Settings p 22 2 FUNC Menu Positive Film See Menus and...

Страница 53: ...y with the altered image following the original Save Original is Set to On Only the altered image is shown in the LCD monitor during shooting The image that appears in the LCD monitor immediately afte...

Страница 54: ...LCD monitor and press the W button zOnly one color can be specified zYou can use the S or T button to specify the range of colors that are retained 5 Only takes the color that you want to retain 5 Als...

Страница 55: ...between the original image and the color swap image using the previously set color 2 Aim the camera so that the original color appears at the center of the LCD monitor and press the W button zOnly one...

Страница 56: ...turn the selecting screen for the My Colors mode z The default setting for color swap mode changes green into white z You may not obtain the expected results after color input mode if you use the flas...

Страница 57: ...File No Reset On Off See Menus and Settings p 23 On The file number is reset to the start 100 0001 each time a new memory card is inserted New images recorded on memory cards with existing files are a...

Страница 58: ...x 2 Press the FUNC SET button and use the W X S or T button to move around the image z will display zIf you press the FUNC SET button once more the camera switches to image advance mode and will displ...

Страница 59: ...utton at least 1 second Viewing Images in Sets of Nine Index Playback 1 Display an image by pressing the FUNC SET button at least 1 second zUp to nine images can be viewed at once in index playback zU...

Страница 60: ...hen you press the button again zWhen playback ends the movie stops at the last frame displayed Press the FUNC SET button to display the movie control panel Single image playback Play Print Only appear...

Страница 61: ...ontrol panel and press the FUNC SET button zThe movie editing panel and the movie editing bar will display 2 Use the S or T button to select Cut Beginning or Cut End and the W or X button to specify t...

Страница 62: ...he separately sold AC Adapter Kit ACK800 p 88 4 Select New File or Overwrite and press the FUNC SET button z New File saves the edited movie under a new file name The pre edit data is left unchanged N...

Страница 63: ...ect an image to rotate and press the FUNC SET button to rotate it zCycle through the 90 270 original orientations with each press of the FUNC SET button zImages can be rotated in index playback z Movi...

Страница 64: ...ngs z The power saving function is disabled while an Auto Play plays on the camera p 20 Automated Playback Auto Play 1 Play Menu Auto Play FUNC SET button See Menus and Settings p 23 zThe Auto Play st...

Страница 65: ...Protecting Images 1 Play Menu Protect See Menus and Settings p 23 2 Select an image you want to protect using the W or X button and press the FUNC SET button zPressing the FUNC SET button again cance...

Страница 66: ...d p 21 Erasing All Images z Please note that erased images cannot be recovered Exercise adequate caution before erasing an image z Protected images cannot be erased with this function 1 Play Menu Eras...

Страница 67: ...tible printer or for sending the images to a photo developing service that supports DPOF Single Images Setting the DPOF Print Settings The icon may display for a memory card with print settings set by...

Страница 68: ...dex Select an image and the press FUNC SET button to select or deselect it zYou can also select images in the index playback mode 2 Select Mark all and press the FUNC SET button zSelecting Reset cance...

Страница 69: ...ave had the date embedded with the Date Stamp function This may cause the date to be printed twice Setting the Print Style Set the print style after selecting the image to print The following print se...

Страница 70: ...rd or Both Date and File No can both be set to On at the same time However the printable information may vary between printers z Embedded dates in Postcard Date Imprint mode p 34 print out even when D...

Страница 71: ...n the camera comply with the Digital Print Order Format DPOF standards Single Images Setting the DPOF Transfer Settings The icon may display for a memory card with transfer settings set by a different...

Страница 72: ...lected 3 Select an image to transfer and press the FUNC SET button zPressing the FUNC SET button again deselects the setting zYou can also select images in the index playback mode p 57 2 Select Mark a...

Страница 73: ...tteries or Canon AA size NiMH batteries Basic Guide p 1 Insufficient battery voltage Change the battery pack message displays zInsert the two unused or fully charged AA size NiMH batteries into the ca...

Страница 74: ...te a malfunction This bar of light will not be recorded when shooting still photos but it will be recorded when shooting movies appears A slow shutter speed has likely been selected because of insuffi...

Страница 75: ...ed Consult the nearest Canon Customer Support Help Desk SD memory card is write protected zSlide the write protect tab of the SD memory card upward p 85 Image Seen in Viewfinder vs Recorded Image Usua...

Страница 76: ...e correct shooting distance p 95 zUse the Infinity mode to shoot distant subjects Basic Guide p 7 The subject is hard to focus on zUse the focus lock to shoot p 42 Subject in recorded image is too dar...

Страница 77: ...ra zChange the shooting angle Flash is set to on zSet the flash to off Flash off Basic Guide p 8 Image flashes white Image contains noise ISO speed is too high zHigher ISO speeds increase image noise...

Страница 78: ...ly 1 second after the red eye reduction lamp fires in order to improve the effect except when shooting in the Kids Pets mode Continuous shooting slows down The memory card s performance has dropped zT...

Страница 79: ...s camera excluding slow recording memory cards p 21 displays frequently in the LCD monitor If free space in the camera s internal memory becomes too scarce the symbol will display on the LCD monitor i...

Страница 80: ...ged zSet the file name or location on the file format structure of the camera Refer to the Software Starter Guide for details Movies cannot be edited Some movies shot with another camera cannot be edi...

Страница 81: ...ries consumed quickly The batteries have not been used for over a year zIf batteries are rechargeable Performance should return to normal after several charging cycles Battery life exceeded zReplace t...

Страница 82: ...zMemory card is full of images and no more can be recorded or saved Or no more image settings Naming error zThe image could not be created because there is an image with the same name as the directory...

Страница 83: ...in a special data type proprietary data type used by the camera of another manufacturer etc or a movie clip recorded by another camera Cannot magnify zYou attempted to magnify an image recorded in a d...

Страница 84: ...malfunction Turn the power off and then back on then shoot or play back A problem exists if the error code reappears Note the number and contact your Canon Customer Support Help Desk If an error code...

Страница 85: ...end using Canon s AA size NiMH Battery Kit sold separately Camera operating time may shorten at low temperatures when alkaline batteries are used Also due to their specifications alkaline batteries ma...

Страница 86: ...circuit z 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 pro...

Страница 87: ...memory card or cover it with another label or sticker z When writing on the memory card do not use a pencil or ball point pen Only use a soft point pen e g felt tip pen z Do not use or store memory ca...

Страница 88: ...ctioning a corrupted memory card might be the cause Reformatting the memory card may solve the problem When a non Canon brand memory card is malfunctioning reformatting it may solve the problem Memory...

Страница 89: ...en 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 dama...

Страница 90: ...ing the compact power adapter 1 Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter first and then plug the other end into the power outlet 2 Open the terminal cover and attach the cord to the DC IN t...

Страница 91: ...is charger can be used only to charge Canon AA size NiMH batteries NB 2AH Please do not attempt to charge NB 2AH batteries in any other type of charger z Do not mix batteries with different purchase d...

Страница 92: ...leted before charging them again After doing this several times battery performance will be restored z Since storing a fully charged battery for long periods of time about one year can shorten its lif...

Страница 93: ...ing at Canon facilities Please do not charge batteries in areas where the temperature is outside the range of 0 to 35 C 32 to 95 F z Charging time varies according to ambient temperature and to the ba...

Страница 94: ...set the power mode switch to OFF when you finish using the flash z Be careful not to touch the flash window or sensor windows with your fingers while the flash is in use z The flash may fire if anoth...

Страница 95: ...has considerably diminished wipe the battery terminals well with a dry cloth The terminals may be soiled with oil from one s skin or other dirt zUsage in Cold Temperatures Less than 0 C 32 F Get a sp...

Страница 96: ...ntly wipe with a soft cloth or an eyeglass lens wiper to remove stubborn dirt Camera Care and Maintenance Never use thinners benzene synthetic cleansers or water to clean the camera These substances m...

Страница 97: ...erature polycrystalline silicon TFT color LCD approx 120 000 pixels Picture coverage 100 AF System TTL autofocus Focusing frame 5 point AiAF 1 point AF fixed to center Shooting Distance From the front...

Страница 98: ...Colors 1 Selectable in Manual mode 2 Portrait Night Snapshot Kids Pets Indoor Foliage Snow Beach Fireworks Continuous Shooting Approx 2 5 shots sec Large Fine mode Self timer Activates shutter after a...

Страница 99: ...ified approx 10x max in LCD monitor Auto Play or Movie Direct Print PictBridge compliant and Canon Direct Print and Bubble Jet Direct compatible Display Languages 22 languages available for menus and...

Страница 100: ...amount of time then the power is turned back on and the testing procedure is repeated zA Canon brand memory card is used Until the battery returns to normal temperature Playback Normal temperature 23...

Страница 101: ...the maximum continuous recording time Resolution Compression MMC 16M SDC 128M SDC 512MSH Large 2048 x 1536 pixels 9 76 295 16 136 529 33 269 1041 Middle 1 1600 x 1200 pixels 14 121 471 26 217 839 50 4...

Страница 102: ...5 KB 1600 x 1200 pixels 1002 KB 558 KB 278 KB 1024 x 768 pixels 570 KB 320 KB 170 KB 640 x 480 pixels 249 KB 150 KB 84 KB 1600 x 1200 pixels 558 KB Resolution Frame Rate File size Standard 640 x 480 p...

Страница 103: ...0 x 1 4 mm 1 3 x 0 9 x 0 1 in Weight Approx 1 5 g 0 05 oz Interface Compatible with SD memory card standards Dimensions 32 0 x 24 0 x 2 1 mm 1 3 x 0 9 x 0 1 in Weight Approx 2 g 0 1 oz Type Rechargeab...

Страница 104: ...er Kit ACK800 Rated Input 100 240 V AC 50 60 Hz 16 21 VA Rated Output 565 mA 1 1275 mA 2 Charging Time Approx 4 hours 10 minutes 1 Approx 1 hour 50 minutes 2 Operating Temperatures 0 35 C 32 95 F Dime...

Страница 105: ...Interface Cable Basic Guide p 12 Direct Transfer Basic Guide p 20 Download images to a computer Basic Guide p 18 DPOF Print Order Print Style 67 Selecting Images 65 DPOF Transfer Order 69 E Erasing Al...

Страница 106: ...Button 12 Power Saving 20 25 Print Share Button 14 Printing 65 Protect 63 R Rec Menu 24 Red Eye Reduction 12 Resolution 28 29 Review 24 Rotate 61 S Self Timer 35 Shooting Mode Auto Basic Guide p 5 Ma...

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Страница 112: ...mer While every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this guide is accurate and complete no liability can be accepted for any errors or omissions Canon reserves the right t...

Страница 113: ...tions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interferen...

Страница 114: ...U o Postcard o o o o o Compression Super Fine o o o o U o p 27 Fine o o o o U o Normal o o o o U o Resolution Movie Frame Rate o 1 p 29 Flash 2 Auto o o o o Basic p 8 Auto with Red Eye Reduction o o...

Страница 115: ...lor Accent and Color Swap modes the flash is deactivated by default 4 You cannot switch between the Macro Infinity modes when the camera is in the modes 5 AF cannot be selected in the modes 6 Can be s...

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