ENGLISH We recommend that first-time users of the Canon PowerShot A5 start by consulting the Quick Start Guide. Read this guide for additional details about the use and functions of the Canon PowerShot A5. This guide presents individual explanations of each camera function.
Introduction Thank you for purchasing a Canon PowerShot A5, the easy-to-use, compact digital camera with a large range of functions incorporated into a card-sized body. Please read this guide and the Quick Start Guide to gain maximum benefit of the highquality digital imaging made possible with the PowerShot A5. Please read the Handling and Safety Precautions section of this guide before attempting to use the camera. About the LCD panel The LCD panel incorporates extremely highprecision technology.
Table of Contents Quick Guide to Page Numbers by Category ........... 5 Handling and Safety Precautions ............................ 9 Guide to Components ........................................... 16 Basic Functions of the PowerShot A5 ................... 18 Image Size and Quality Specifications ............. 18 Power On/Off Switch ........................................ 19 Power Save Function ..................................... 19 Camera Modes ..................................................
Table of Contents continued... 2/2 About File Numbers ....................................... Play Menu ......................................................... Show Info. ...................................................... Slide Show ...................................................... Protect ............................................................ Erase ............................................................... Print Mark ...................................................... Setup .......
Quick Guide to Page Numbers by Category Shooting Flash photography with humans or animals as subjects .................................................................................................................. 26 How to aim the camera at your subject to improve the focus ......................................................................................................... 22 How to adjust the exposure setting (Exposure Compensation) .................................................................
Quick Guide to Page Numbers by Category continued....2/4 What to do if the image is too bright ............................................................................................................................................ 45 What to do if the image is too dark ............................................................................................................................................... 45 Replaying Images Connecting the camera to a computer ....................................
Quick Guide to Page Numbers by Category continued....3/4 Saving, Printing and Deleting Image Files About image file names ................................................................................................................................................................ 46 How to change a file number ........................................................................................................................................................ 46 How to delete an unwanted image ..........
Quick Guide to Page Numbers by Category continued....4/4 Other Topics About part names ......................................................................................................................................................................... 16 Accessories ................................................................................................................................................................................... 62 Camera components list ..................................
Handling and Safety Precautions Please ensure that you have read and understood these handling and safety precautions before you operate your PowerShot A5 Digital Camera. Once you have read the instructions on the next few pages, we recommend that you keep the camera with you and try each function as you read about it in the remaining pages.
Handling and Safety Precautions continued....2/7 Safety Precautions • Before using the camera, please ensure that you have read and understood the safety precautions described below. Always ensure that the camera is operated correctly. • The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended to instruct you in the safe and correct operation of the camera and its accessories to prevent injuries or damage to yourself, other persons and equipment.
Handling and Safety Precautions continued....3/7 • Prevent the equipment from contact with, or immersion in, water and other liquids. Do not allow liquids to enter the interior. The camera has not been waterproofed. If the exterior comes into contact with liquid or salt air, wipe it dry with a soft, absorbent cloth.
Handling and Safety Precautions continued....4/7 • Do not handle the power adapter cord if your hands are wet or moist. Handling the power adapter cord with wet hands may lead to electrical shock. When unplugging the cord, ensure that you hold the rigid portion of the plug. Pulling on the flexible portion of the cord may damage or expose the wire and insulation, creating the potential for fires or electrical shocks. • Store this equipment out of the reach of children and infants.
Handling and Safety Precautions continued....5/7 • Avoid dropping or subjecting the battery to severe impacts that could damage the casing. It could lead to leakage and injury. • Do not short-circuit the battery terminals with metallic objects, such as key holders. It could lead to overheating, burns and other injuries. Use the supplied battery case when transporting or storing batteries.
Handling and Safety Precautions continued....6/7 • Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to human or animal eyes. Exposure to the intense light produced by the flash may injure eyesight. In particular, remain at least one meter (39 inches) away from infants when using the flash. • Do not aim the camera directly into the sun or at other intense light sources that could injure your eyesight.
Handling and Safety Precautions continued....7/7 Preventing Malfunctions Avoid Strong Magnetic Fields Never place the camera in close proximity to electric motors or other equipment generating strong electric fields. Exposure to strong magnetic fields may cause malfunctions or corrupt image data. Avoid Condensation Related Problems Moving the equipment rapidly between hot and cold temperatures may cause condensation (water droplets) to form on its external and internal surfaces.
Guide to Components • Shutter Button ➤➤➤p. 24 • Strap Holder ➤➤➤Quick Start Guide9 p. • Lens • Viewfinder ➤➤➤p. 22 • Autofocus (AF) Auxiliary Light Emitter • Display Panel ➤➤➤p. 21 • Flash ➤➤➤p. 26 • Red-Eye Reduction lamp ➤➤➤p. 26 • Mode Dial ➤➤➤p. 31 • Viewfinder ➤➤➤p. 22 • Indicators ➤➤➤p. 23 • LCD panel 16 • Continuous/Self-Timer (+) Button ➤➤➤p. 25 • Flash (-) Button ➤➤➤p. 26 • LCD Button ➤➤➤p.
Guide to Components continued....2/2 • Macro/Jump Button ➤➤➤p. 28 • MENU Button ➤➤➤p. 29, 43 • SET Button ➤➤➤p. 30, 43 • VIDEO Terminal ➤➤➤ p. 55 • DIGITAL Terminal ➤➤➤p. 56 • CF Card Slot Cover ➤➤➤Quick Start Guide p. 8 • Lock for CF Card Slot Cover ➤➤➤Quick Start Guide p. 8 • DC Coupler Cable Cover ➤➤➤Quick Start Guide p. 7 • Battery Cover ➤➤➤Quick Start Guide p. 5 • Battery Cover Lock ➤➤➤Quick Start Guide p.
Basic Functions of the PowerShot A5 Image Size and Quality Specifications The PowerShot A5 can take pictures with the following screen sizes and qualities.
Basic Functions of the PowerShot A5 continued... 2/13 Power On/Off Switch The camera’s power is turned on and off with the Mode Dial. The power is off when the dial is set to the L (Lock) position and on when set in any other position. Power Save Function Shooting Modes The camera automatically closes the lens cover and powers down if you do not use a camera function for approximately three minutes.
Basic Functions of the PowerShot A5 continued... 3/13 Camera Modes The PowerShot A5 features six operating modes that can be selected with the Mode Dial. : Auto Mode Auto mode is for taking standard pictures. The focus, exposure and white balance settings as well as the flash are automatically selected or activated by the camera. P : Program Mode Program mode is also for taking pictures, but the Flash On/Off and Continuous settings can be selected manually.
Basic Functions of the PowerShot A5 continued....4/13 Display Panel The Display Panel on the camera top shows the status of camera settings, battery levels and the approximate number of images that can be stored in the CF card at the current size and quality settings. Changing size and quality settings will alter this number. • Message codes on the Display Panel will indicate errors or camera status. (p.
Basic Functions of the PowerShot A5 continued....5/13 Viewfinder Viewfinder Frame Marks The camera is equipped with an optical viewfinder for image composition. The camera focuses on the area encompassed by the square brackets in the viewfinder’s center. When composing images, aim the camera so that the photographic subject is in the middle of the viewfinder.
Basic Functions of the PowerShot A5 continued....6/13 Indicators Two indicators appear to the left of the viewfinder. These lights shine or flash when the shutter button is pressed to confirm various actions and camera modes.
Basic Functions of the PowerShot A5 continued....7/13 Shutter Button The camera features a two-stage shutter button. Pressing Halfway Press the shutter button halfway to automatically set the focus, exposure and white balance to the optimal setting. When the camera finishes metering, it will beep and lock the shutter. Shutter Button 24 • When the camera is ready to take a shot, the upper indicator lamp will shine green (no flash) or red (flash) and two beeps will sound.
Basic Functions of the PowerShot A5 continued....8/13 Pressing Fully Pressing the shutter button all the way down captures an image and stores the data on the CF card. • When an image is captured, a single beep will sound and the upper indicator will flash green while the data is stored on the CF card. • If the LCD panel is turned on while an image is being stored, the window will momentarily blank and display a Busy message.
Basic Functions of the PowerShot A5 continued....9/13 • mark indicates the Continuous mode. The camera will record up to 15 frames in rapid succession as long as the shutter button is depressed and sufficient memory is free. The images are stored at the small size. • mark indicates the Self-Timer mode. The shutter will automatically activate 10 seconds after the shutter button is pressed. Flash (-) Button In Play mode, this button displays the next stored image.
Basic Functions of the PowerShot A5 continued....10/13 reducing the potential for reflections back from the retinas. In Play mode, this button displays the previous stored image. When shooting in the Red-Eye Reduction mode, press the shutter button halfway and wait a moment before pressing it fully. If the interval between pressing the shutter halfway and all the way is too short, the Red-Eye Reduction lamp may not fire. In Multi mode, this button selects the previously stored image.
Basic Functions of the PowerShot A5 continued....11/13 Macro/Jump Button In Auto, Program or Stitch Assist mode, this button turns the Macro mode on or off. ➜ • mark indicates that the Macro mode is on. • In Macro mode, the lower indicator will shine orange when the Shutter Button is depressed halfway. • In Macro mode, the actual area shot by the lens is slightly lower than the area shown in the viewfinder.
Basic Functions of the PowerShot A5 continued....12/13 LCD Button MENU Button This button turns the LCD panel on or off in the Auto and Program modes. In the Play and Multi modes, the button turns the Video Output function on or off. This button displays the Recording (Rec.) Menu when pressed in the Auto, Program and Stitch Assist modes. (p.44) • In Stitch Assist mode, the LCD panel is automatically turned on. • If the LCD panel is left on for a long period the camera may become warm.
Basic Functions of the PowerShot A5 continued....13/13 SET Button This button selects the current menu option shown on the LCD panel.
Mode Dial Functions The Mode Dial allows you to select between the various shooting and playback modes featured on the PowerShot A5. Lock The Mode Dial should be set to the Lock position when the camera is not in use. In this mode the lens cover will close and the camera power will shut off. • Ensure that you set the Mode Dial to the Lock position before you change a battery, eject a CF card or connect the camera to a computer or television.
Mode Dial Functions continued....2/5 Program Mode Macro Button In Program mode, you can manually select the Single or Continuous modes as well as the image size and quality. Continuous/Self-Timer Button • You should select this mode to use the CCD RAW function (no compression) for shooting. Buttons Available in Program Mode Flash Button The Flash On, Flash Off and Red-Eye Reduction functions can be manually set with this button. The mark indicates that the Red-Eye Reduction is selected.
Mode Dial Functions continued....3/5 Stitch Assist Mode Vertical Sequence 1 What is Stitch Assist? The Stitch Assist mode is designed to make it easier to merge separate panoramic images into a single, seamless image using a computer. You can shoot a photographic subject that won’t fit into a single frame, such as a landscape, and stitch it together later with a computer. This mode displays the previous images while you shoot the next in a horizontal, vertical or matrix sequence of images.
Mode Dial Functions continued....4/5 Play Mode Multi Mode In Play mode, you can display images from the CF card one at time on the LCD panel. In Multi mode, you can display images from the CF card in groups of nine on the LCD panel. • Press the + or - Button to display the next or previous recorded image. • Using the Macro/Jump Button to select the Jump mode enables you to skip to the first or last image with the + or Buttons. • In the group of nine, the selected image is indicated by a green border.
Mode Dial Functions continued....5/5 PC Mode In PC mode, you can connect to a computer to load and display images into an image processing application program. (p. 56) • The LCD panel will display [PC] when the camera is ready to display or load images on the computer. • The camera may cease to respond when the Mode Dial is turned from the PC position to another setting. Turn the Mode Dial again or press any button to have it resume mal operation.
Taking Pictures in Stitch Assist Mode Set the Mode Dial to the (Stitch Assist) position and follow the procedures below to merge several images into one large panoramic scene. In Stitch Assist mode, images can be shot in horizontal, vertical or 2x2 (matrix) sequences. Buttons Available in Stitch Assist Mode Flash Button The Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Flash On and Flash Off modes can be set with this button.
Taking Pictures in Stitch Assist Mode continued....2/6 Shooting Hints • It is convenient to use the Stitch Assist mode to quickly confirm as you shoot that successive images overlap. • When shooting images for 2x2 matrices, ensure that each frame overlaps its neighbor to prevent a gap appearing in the middle of the merged image. Two images that are askew or mismatched from right to left (or top to bottom) will result in such a gap. • Shoot all images with the same focus setting.
Taking Pictures in Stitch Assist Mode continued....3/6 Procedures for Shooting Horizontal/Vertical Sequences 1. Turn the Mode Dial to the Assist) position. (Stitch • To change the direction, press the + Button. 3. Shoot the first image. After the indicator stops flashing green, the next image appears beside the previous image. 4. Orient the camera so that the second frame overlaps a small portion of the photographic subject of the first image and press the shutter button to take the next image. 2.
Taking Pictures in Stitch Assist Mode continued....4/6 graphic subject captured by the lens. 6. Finish the sequence by pressing the SET Button after the last image has been recorded. • To retake the previous image in the sequence, press the + Button before shooting the next image. The previously recorded image will be replaced by a preview of the new photographic subject captured by the lens. 2x2 Shot Procedures 5. Follow the same steps to shoot subsequent images in the sequence. 2.
Taking Pictures in Stitch Assist Mode continued....5/6 3. Shoot the first image. After the indicator stops flashing green, the recorded image will display in the upper right, and a preview of the new photographic subject captured by the lens will appear in the lower right. 4. Overlap a small portion of the photographic subject of the first image and shoot the next image in the sequence.
Taking Pictures in Stitch Assist Mode continued....6/6 6. Orient the camera so that the fourth image will correctly overlap a portion of the third image and take the shot. After the indicator stops flashing green, the fourth recorded image will display in the upper left, and a preview of a new photographic subject captured by the lens will appear in the position of the first image. will cause the lens preview to disappear.
Menu Features Menus can be used to select image size and quality settings (Record Menu), to select the display options, such as information formats and the Slide Show option (Play Menu), and to select date, time and other camera settings, such as the LCD panel brightness (Setup Menu). Record Menu Quality ................ p. 44 Review ................ p. 45 +/- (Exp.) .............. p. 45 Reset File No. ........ p. 46 Setup .................... p. 52 LCD .................. p. 52 Beep ................ p.
Menu Features continued....2/13 Basic Menu Operations Menu functions are operated by the MENU, +/- and SET Buttons. next option and press the - Button to display the previous option. - Button MENU Button +/- Buttons SET Button + Button The selected item is highlighted MENU Button This button turns the menu display on or off. This button also displays the previous menu when a submenu has been selected. +/- Buttons These buttons move the selection from one option to another within a menu.
Menu Features continued....3/13 Record Menu Pressing the MENU Button in the Auto, Program or Stitch Assist modes displays the Record Menu on the LCD panel. Size/Quality Compression Format Large/Fine (1024 x 768) JPEG High Quality File Size 180 KB Large/Normal (1024 x 768) Quality The Quality option is used to set the format in which the image will be recorded. Image quality can be set to Normal, Fine or CCD RAW and the size can be set to Large or Small.
Menu Features continued....4/13 • The CCD RAW size is not available in Stitch Assist mode. as backlight shots and artificially illuminated night shots. Review The Review function displays the picture on the LCD panel if you continue to press the shutter after a shot is taken. The Review function will still display the picture even when the LCD panel is turned off. +/- (Exp.
Menu Features continued....5/13 • The Exposure Compensation function can not be activated in Auto mode. Reset File No. This function resets the file number that was automatically assigned to each frame as it was recorded. A new CF card will be assigned file number 1 and previously recorded CF cards will be assigned file numbers greater than those on the new CF card. 46 About File Numbers Images are recorded in folders on the CF card. A single folder will accommodate up to 50 images.
Menu Features continued....6/13 Play Menu Pressing the MENU Button in the Play or Multi modes displays the Play Menu on the LCD panel. Show Info. This function displays information about an image, such as its shooting date and file number. file number, shooting date and time and protection setting icon. • In Multi mode, this function displays the image number of the selected image and the total number of images.
Menu Features continued....7/13 Start Begin the slide show by selecting the Start option. • The All Images option displays the complete set of images on a CF card. • Select Show 1, 2 or 3, then use the Mark function to select the images you wish to contain in that show. Images are displayed in order by file numbers. • During a slide show, press the +/- Buttons to pause or restart it. • Press the MENU Button to stop a slide show.
Menu Features continued....8/13 • A Checkmark appears beside slide shows in which marked images have already been registered. • Use the +/- Buttons to scroll through images and the SET Button to mark an image. If you select the marked image and press the SET Button, the image is unmarked. A checkmark will be associated with marked images. • A checkmark will appear beside the shows that contain marked images. • A maximum of 100 images can be marked.
Menu Features continued....9/13 Play Time The length of time an image is displayed on the LCD panel can be set to manual (+/-) or to the 2-, 5- or 10-second settings. • The MENU Button will still end the slide show when pressed, even if the Repeat function is active. • With the manual setting, the slide show can be advanced forward or backward with the +/- Buttons. • The actual play time for some images may differ slightly from the selected setting.
Menu Features continued....10/13 • Use the +/- Buttons to scroll through images and the SET Button to protect or unlock an image. • An icon will appear next to an image that is protected. Erase This function can be used to erase image files from a CF card. function. • Selecting the All option erases all the images on a CF card with the exception of protected images. • When confirmation messages are displayed, select [OK] to erase, or [Cancel] to cancel, this operation.
Menu Features continued....11/13 unmark an image. A checkmark is appears beside with the marked images. • Use the camera to confirm the checkmarks. The checkmarks can’t be checked or altered once the CF card is placed in the printer. • A maximum of 100 images may be marked. Setup Selecting the Setup option in either the Record or Play menus displays the Setup submenu. • CCD RAW images will not print as part of the Print All queue on the CD200 printer even if it is marked.
Menu Features continued....12/13 Beep Date/Time The beep that signals the completion of the autofocus process and the closing of the shutter can be turned on or off with this function. Use this setting to adjust the camera’s date and time settings and display formats. Power Save This option turns the Power Save function on or off. If turned on, the camera will automatically powerdown if left unused for several minutes in any mode.
Menu Features continued....13/13 Format Language This function enables you to format a CF card for use with the camera. Use the Language option to change the language in which messages on the LCD panel are displayed. • Please note that formatting a CF card permanently erases all the data, not only the images, previously recorded on it. • Selecting the [OK] initiates the formatting process. Selecting the [Cancel] returns the Setup menu to the LCD panel.
Connecting to a TV You can connect your camera to a television to display the images you have recorded by following the procedures below. 1. Turn the camera’s Mode Dial to the L (Lock) position (Off) and ensure that the TV power switch is off. 2. Insert one end of the video cable shipped with the camera into the VIDEO Terminal and the other end into the TV’s Video In jack. TV Video In VIDEO Terminal Video Cable (Supplied) 3. Turn the TV on and set its TV/Video setting to Video. 4.
Connecting to a Computer Connecting to a Windows Computer Connecting to a Macintosh Computer The camera is shipped with a PC interface cable that fits into the camera’s DIGITAL Terminal so that it may be connected to the serial port of a computer running a Windows operating system. The camera is also shipped with a Macintosh interface cable that fits into the camera’s DIGITAL Terminal so that it may be connected to the modem or printer port of a computer running a Macintosh operating system.
Connecting to a Computer continued....2/2 •␣ Before connecting the interface cable, ensure that both the camera and computer power switches are turned off. This means that you should turn the camera’s Mode Dial to the L (Lock) position. • Once the interface cables have been connected and the power switches turned on, you can load images onto the computer from the camera by turning the Mode Dial to the PC position and starting up the image processing software supplied with the camera.
Changing the Button Battery and Setting the Date/Time If the Clock Not Set message flashes on the Display Panel, it means that the button battery charge is low and the date/time setting has been lost. Purchase a generic CR2016 lithium battery and exchange it for the spent battery with the following procedures. Changing the Button Battery 1. Ensure that the Mode Dial is set to the L (Lock) position. 2. Slide the battery cover lock to the release position and slide the battery cover open. 3.
Changing the Button Battery and Setting the Date/Time continued....2/3 5. Place the new button battery into the holder with the negative terminal (-) facing upward as shown. 7. Replace the battery pack. Open End (-) Tabs 8) Close the battery cover and slide the lock to the locked position. 6. Place the loaded button battery holder back into place in the battery chamber. Align the button battery holder with its slot and lightly press it forward into place with your fingertip.
Changing the Button Battery and Setting the Date/Time continued....3/3 Setting the Date/Time Follow the procedures below to set the date/ time once you have changed the button battery. • The Clock Not Set message will continue to flash on the Display Panel until you set the date/time, even if you have changed the button battery. Always set the date/time after changing the button battery. 1. Turn the Mode Dial to the position. (Auto) 4. Use the +/- Buttons to select Date/Time and press the SET Button. 5.
Camera Maintenance Follow the procedures below to clean the camera body, lens, viewfinder and LCD panel when they become dirty. • Never use thinners, benzene, synthetic cleansers or water to clean the equipment. The use of these substances may distort or damage the equipment. Camera Body Gently wipe dirt off the camera body with a soft cloth or an eyeglass lens wiper. Lens Use a lens blower to remove dust and dirt from the lens.
Optional Accessories The follwing optional accessories are available for the PowerShot A5. Soft Case This attractive case protects the camera. CF Cards CompactFlashTM (CF) cards are used to store images recorded by the camera. The card must be installed into the camera to operate. Only one card can be installed at a time. A CF card is supplied with the camera at the time of purchase.
Optional Accessories continued....2/2 PCMCIA Card Adapter Digital Printer CD-200 An adapter to fit to a CF card so that it can be used in a PCMCIA (PC card) slot in a computer. A printer into which a CF card can be inserted to print out high-quality image prints. Easy operation. If print marks are placed on your target images with the PowerShot A5 camera, the printer will automatically print only those images.
Troubleshooting Problem Camera will not operate Camera will not shoot 64 Cause(s) Solution(s) Battery cover lock not in lock position • Slide the battery cover lock into the locked position. 2CR5 lithium battery is inserted the wrong way • Install the 2CR5 lithium battery with the terminals oriented toward the back of the chamber. Insufficient battery power (LCD panel displays [Lb]) • Use a fully charged battery pack. • Replace the battery. • Use an approved AC power source.
Troubleshooting continued....2/5 Problem Camera will not shoot Battery fails prematurely Cause(s) Solution(s) Flash is charging ( mark flashes) • Wait to press the shutter button until the flash charges, the mark changes from flashing to a steady light and the indicator shines red. CF card slot cover is open (LCD panel displays “CF”) • Firmly close and lock the CF card slot cover. CF card full • Replace the CF card.
Troubleshooting continued....3/5 Problem Battery fails prematurely Battery pack will not charge 66 Cause(s) Solution(s) Battery capacity has diminished after non-use for a year or more • The battery should recover if you fully charge and fully discharge it several times. Battery pack life has been exceeded • This battery pack can no longer be used to operate the camera. Replace it with a new battery pack.
Troubleshooting continued....4/5 Problem Image is blurred or out of focus Images are too dark Cause(s) Camera or photographic subject is moving Solution(s) • Be careful not to move the camera when pressing the shutter button. Photographic subject is out of focal range • Move camera at least 50 cm from subject. • Use the Macro function to shoot subjects between 9 and 50 cm from the lens.
Troubleshooting continued....5/5 Problem Cause(s) Solution(s) • The effective range of the flash is 20 cm to 3.5 m . Images are too dark Photographic subject is beyond the range of the flash Images are too bright Photographic subject is too close • The effective range of the flash is 20 cm to 3.5 m. Photographic subject is brighter than surroundings • Adjust the Exposure Compensation function to a negative “-” setting.
List of Message Codes The following codes may appear in the Display Panel. The significance of the message is explained alongside. Pb: CF: Lb: PC: Exx: : : Image playback No CF card installed, CF card slot cover is open or unlocked, or CF card error Insufficient battery charge to operate camera Camera connected to a PC in PC mode (xx: number) Camera malfunction. Turn Mode Dial to L (Lock) position and retry shot or replay. Problem exists if error code reappears.
List of Messages The following messages may appear on the LCD panel. Busy: CF card full!: No Image.: Image too Large.: CF card error!: Naming error!: Image is recording on CF card. CF card is too full to accommodate more images. No images recorded on CF card. You attempted to view an image larger than the Large (1024 x 768) size. CF card has experienced an anomaly. There is a file in the root directory titled [DC97] or you attempted to record a shot onto a CF card with a file entitled [AUT_0000.
Specifications PowerShot A5 Image Sensor: Gradation Reproduction: Sensitivity: Image Data Storage: File Format: Image Compression: Compression Modes: Recorded Image Size: Image Properties: Camera Modes: Lens: Viewfinder: Shutter: Shutter Speeds: Focusing Method: Focusing Range: Auto Exposure Method: Metering Range: Exposure compensation: Flash: Flash Range: 810,000-pixel (total), 1/3-inch charge coupled device 8 bits x 3 colors (10-bit data processing) Equivalent to ISO 100 (Large/CCD RAW), Equivalent to I
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Appendix A Before You Use Battery Pack NB-5H Canon Battery Pack NB-5H Instructions Fully charge Battery Pack NB-5H before using it for the first time. Please read the operating instructions provided with Compact Power Adapter CA-PS100E to charge. Battery Pack NB-5H Canon Battery Pack NB-5H is a nickel-hydride battery pack intended for exclusive use with Canon PowerShot digital cameras. The battery pack can be charged with the Canon Compact Power Adapter CA-PS100E for approximately 300 charge cycles.
Appendix A continued....2/4 Operating Precautions Before you use the battery pack for the first time, charge it fully. Full Charging Time: Approx. 90 minutes (Based on Canon’s standard testing method with the Compact Power Adapter CA-PS100E. ) ➤ Charge times will vary with ambient temperatures and battery charge states. ➤ To prolong the life of the battery pack and prevent deterioration of performance, do not charge for more than 24 hours at a time.
Appendix A continued....3/4 Safety Precautions • Do not charge this battery pack with chargers other than those recommended by Canon. • Do not use the Battery Pack NB-5H in products other than those recommended by Canon. • Do not short-circuit the positive and negative terminals of the battery pack with metallic or other objects. Use the supplied battery case when transporting or storing the battery pack outside the camera. • Avoid dropping or subjecting the battery pack to severe impacts.
Appendix A continued....4/4 Storage Precautions Specifications Battery packs continually discharge small amounts of energy while installed in the camera. Long storage of a battery pack in the camera could cause unnecessary discharge that will shorten its life. Type: Nickel-hydride cells Rated Voltage: 6V We recommend that you remove the battery pack from the camera if you do not anticipate its immediate use. Store it in a cool, dry place in the case provided.
Appendix B Voltage Range Canon Compact Power Adapter CA-PS100E Compact Power Adapter CA-PS100E is rated for input voltages ranging between 100 and 240 volts. Instructions Compact Power Adapter CA-PS100E is designed for exclusive use as the AC power source for Canon PowerShot digital cameras using Battery Pack NB-5H and the charger for NB-5H.
Appendix B continued....2/4 Charging the Battery Pack NB-5H 1. Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter and plug it into a power outlet. 2. Place the battery pack into the socket of the compact power adapter (Fig. 1). Battery Pack NB-5H Compact Power Adapter CAPS100E Charging Indicator 78 A fully depleted battery pack will require approximately 90 minutes to charge fully (based on Canon’s standard testing method).
Appendix B continued....3/4 Powering the Camera with the Compact Power Adapter 1. Place the DC Coupler DR-100 into the camera's battery chamber and connect the DC terminal to the compact power adapter (Fig. 2). 3. Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter and plug it into a power outlet. Fig. 2 2. Ensure that the camera's Mode Dial is set to the [L] Lock position (power off). Cable Cover The DC indicator on the compact power adapter will light red while powering the camera.
Appendix B continued....4/4 Operating Precautions • Do not use the compact power adapter to charge products other than Battery Pack NB-5H. • To prolong the life of the battery pack and prevent deterioration of performance, do not charge it for more than 24 hours at a time. • The use of this equipment as an AC power source is limited to those devices that also use Battery Pack NB-5H. Do not use this equipment to power any other devices. • Never disassemble or alter any part of this equipment.
Appendix C Instructions for Camera Installation Canon CompactFlash Card ™ Instructions Install the CF card in accordance with the handling instructions accompanying the camera. Instructions for PCMCIA Slot Installation 1. Insert the CF card firmly into the PCMCIA adapter as shown in Fig. 1. The CompactFlash™ Card (CF card) is designed for exclusive use as storage media for PowerShot digital cameras. CF cards can be used to record images and sound when installed in the camera.
Appendix C continued....2/4 2. Insert the PCMCIA adapter all the way into the PC card slot as shown in Fig. 2. Fig. 2 Operating Precautions • Do not turn the camera power off or remove the CF card while the camera is recording, reading or deleting files on the CF card. • CF cards are high-precision electronic devices. Do not bend, apply strong force to or subject them to impacts or strong shocks. • Do not attempt to disassemble or alter CF cards.
Appendix C continued....3/4 • Store CF cards in the special case provided. • Do not use or store CF cards in places subject to the following conditions. ➤ strong magnetic fields ➤ abundant dirt or dust ➤ high temperatures, high humidity Precautions with the FC-15M Please note that a short interval of time (about 1 minute) may be required on certain computers for the PC card icon to appear on the Taskbar after the FC-15M has been inserted into the PC card slot.
Appendix C continued....4/4 Procedures to Install the SanDisk ATA FlashDisk Device Driver Specifications 1. Insert the FC-15M in the PC card slot. Interface: PCMCIA/ATA PCMCIA 2.1/JEIDA 4.2 2. When the New Hardware Found dialog box appears, select the [Select from a list of alternate drivers] option and click the [OK] button. Card Slot Type: Type II Dimensions: 86 x 54 x 5 mm Weight: Approximately 34 g 3. In the Select Device dialog box, select the [Show all devices] option.
Index Symbols D + Button ................................... 25, 43 +/- Buttons ...................................... 43 - Button ................................... 26, 43 A Auto Exposure ................................. Auto Flash mode ............................. Auto Mode ...................................... Auto White Balance ......................... Autofocus ....................................... Autofocus (AF) Auxiliary Light Emitter 24 27 20 24 24 16 B Battery cover ....................
Index continued....2/2 P PC Card Adapter ............................. PC Interface Cable ........................... PC Mode .................................. 19, PCMCIA Card Adapter ..................... Play Menu .......................... 29, 42, Erase ......................................... Print Mark ................................. Protect ...................................... Show Info. ................................ Slide Show ................................ Play Mode ......................
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