CANON POWERSHOT A10 (01) PDF Document

Camera Body Temperature: If your CANON POWERSHOT A10 is used for prolonged periods, the camera body may become warm. Please be aware of this and take care when operating the camera for an extended period.

About the LCD Monitor: The LCD monitor is produced with extremely high-precision manufacturing techniques. More than 99.99% of the pixels operate to specification. Less than 0.01% of the pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as red or black dots. This has no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction.

Before you shoot images of subjects of importance to you, it is strongly recommended that you shoot several trial images to confirm that you are operating the CANON POWERSHOT A10 correctly. Please note that Canon, its subsidiaries and affiliates, and distributors of its digital cameras are not liable for any consequential damages arising from any malfunction of the camera or CompactFlash™ card (CF card) resulting in the failure of an image to be recorded or to be recorded in a format that is machine readable.

Please observe the following safety precautions when using the flash:

• Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to human or animal eyes. Exposure to the intense light produced by the flash may damage eyesight. In particular, remain at least one meter (39 inches) away from infants when using the flash.

• To avoid the risk of high-voltage electrical shock, do not touch the flash portion of the camera if it has been damaged.

• Be careful not to cover the flash with your fingers when shooting. In addition, do not touch the surface of the flash after taking several pictures in rapid succession. Either action could result in burns.

Avoid Strong Magnetic Fields: Never place the camera in close proximity to electric motors or other equipment generating strong electromagnetic 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. You can avoid this by placing the equipment in an airtight, resealable plastic bag and letting it adjust to temperature changes slowly before removing it from the bag.

If Condensation Forms Inside the Camera: Stop using the camera immediately if you detect condensation. Continued use may damage the equipment. Remove the CF card and battery or power cord (if connected) from the camera and wait until the moisture evaporates completely before resuming use.

Extended Storage: When not using the camera for extended periods of time, remove the battery from the camera or battery charger and store the equipment in a safe place. Storing the camera for extended periods with batteries installed will run down the battery and may damage the camera.

Follow these steps for a quick start:

1. Install the batteries: Slide the battery cover lock, then open the cover and insert the batteries.

2. Install the CF card: Open the CF card slot cover and insert a CF card.

3. Turn the camera on: Hold the main switch down until the indicator next to the viewfinder starts flashing green. If the Set Date/Time menu appears, set the date and time.

4. Set Auto mode: Turn the mode dial to the camera icon (Auto).

5. Set the focus: Aim the camera at the subject, and lightly press and hold the shutter button halfway down. The camera beeps twice when the focus is set.

6. Take the shot: Press the shutter button all the way down. The camera beeps once to indicate that it has taken the shot.

7. View the recorded image: The recorded image displays on the LCD monitor for approximately 2 seconds.

1. While the image is displayed on the screen immediately after being taken, press the Erase/WB button (trash can icon).

2. Press the right arrow button to select [OK], and then press the SET button to erase the image.

Mode Dial

You use the mode dial to select the camera’s operating mode.

• Auto (Camera Icon): The camera automatically makes most of the settings for you.

• Manual (M): You can adjust the exposure, white balance, and other settings before shooting.

• Stitch Assist (Overlapping Rectangles Icon): Use this mode when taking shots that you want to stitch into a panorama.

• Replay (Play Icon): Replay or delete images from the CF card, download images to your computer, or print images directly to an optional printer.

Indicators

The upper indicator comes on when you turn on the power and whenever you press the shutter button.

Upper Indicator:

• Green: Ready to shoot, or ready to communicate with your computer.

• Flashing Green: Camera is busy processing (starting up; accessing the CF card, or transmitting data to your computer).

• Orange: Ready to shoot, using the flash.

• Flashing Orange: Ready to shoot, but camera is not steady (This warns you that the picture may come out blurred).

Lower Indicator:

• Yellow: Macro mode is active.

The camera uses four AA sized alkaline batteries or optional nickel metal hydride (NiMH) batteries.

1. Be sure that the camera power is off.

2. Slide the battery cover lock, and push the battery cover slightly forward. Then open the cover.

3. Insert the four AA batteries as shown by the diagram inside the battery compartment, ensuring the positive (+) and negative (-) ends are correctly aligned.

4. Close the battery cover.

• Use AA-size alkaline or Canon AA-size NiMH batteries only.

• Never use manganese or lithium batteries, as these battery types may overheat in the camera.

• While it is possible to use AA-size nickel-cadmium batteries, performance is unreliable and their use is not recommended.

• Never mix new and partially used batteries. Always load four fresh (or fully recharged) batteries at the same time.

• Never mix batteries of different types or from different manufacturers. All four batteries should be identical.

• Battery performance deteriorates at low temperatures. If you are using the camera in cold areas, you may be able to restore performance by placing batteries in an inner pocket to warm them up prior to use. Be careful not to put them in a pocket with metallic objects like keys, which could cause a 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.

The LCD monitor displays an icon or message to let you know when batteries are low or depleted.

• Low Battery Icon (Flashing Battery): Batteries are beginning to run low. Replace (or recharge) batteries promptly. If the LCD monitor is off, this icon will appear when you press certain buttons.

• “Change the batteries” Message: Batteries are fully depleted and the camera can no longer operate. You should replace the batteries immediately.

1. Be sure the camera is turned off.

2. Slide the CF card slot cover in the direction of the gray arrow, and open it.

3. To insert, push the CF card into the slot in the direction shown in the illustration (with the card label facing up) until the CF card eject button pops all the way out.

4. Close the CF card slot cover securely.

To remove the CF card, open the cover and press the CF card eject button.

Important: The upper indicator flashes green whenever the camera is recording, reading or deleting images to and from a CF card. Never turn the camera off or jolt the camera while the indicator is flashing, as doing so may cause loss or damage to the data in the card.

The number of recordable images depends on the CF card size, resolution, and compression settings. The following table shows estimated capacities for the PowerShot A10.

L = Large (1280×960), M = Medium (1024×768), S = Small (640×480)

Compression: Superfine, Fine, Normal

These figures reflect standard shooting conditions. Actual totals may vary.

Push the looped string of the wrist strap under and around the metal strap eyelet on the side of the camera, and then pass the strap through its own loop to secure it. Be careful when carrying the camera by the strap; don’t swing it, and keep it clear of obstacles.

If the Set Date/Time menu appears when you turn on the camera, it means the date battery has run down. Replace the date battery first, then follow these steps. This menu also appears the very first time you turn on the camera.

1. Press the main switch to turn on the camera.

2. Turn the mode dial to Auto (camera icon), Manual (M), or Stitch Assist.

3. Press the MENU button. The [Rec. Menu] will display.

4. Press the left or right arrow button to select the setup icon (wrench and hammer), and then press the SET button.

5. Press the left or right arrow button to select the date/time icon (clock), and then press the SET button.

6. Set the date and time:

• Use the left or right arrow buttons to change the value of the highlighted field (Month, Day, Year, Hour, Minute).

• Press the SET button to set the value and advance to the next field.

• The final item selects the date display format (e.g., mm/dd/yy). Use the left or right arrow button to select a format, and then press the SET button.

7. Press the MENU button to exit.

1. Turn the mode dial to Auto (camera icon), Manual (M), or Stitch Assist.

2. Press the MENU button to display the [Rec. Menu].

3. Press the left or right arrow button to select the setup icon (wrench and hammer), and then press the SET button.

4. Press the left or right arrow button to select the language icon (speech bubble with ‘…’), and then press the SET button.

5. Use the left and right arrow buttons to select the desired language.

6. Press the SET button to confirm your selection.

7. Press the MENU button to exit.

The Auto Power Down function saves battery life by automatically turning the camera off after a period of inactivity.

• Shooting Mode: The power will automatically shut off approximately 3 minutes after the last function is accessed.

• Replay Mode: The power will automatically shut off approximately 5 minutes after the last function is accessed.

• Connected to a Computer: A warning message will appear on the computer screen after approximately 5 minutes of inactivity. The power will automatically shut off approximately 1 minute later if no functions are accessed.

This function will not activate while the camera is in auto play mode. You can also change the camera’s settings to turn off the auto power down function completely.

The shutter button has a two-step action: a halfway press and a full press.

Pressing halfway (Press lightly): When you press the button down halfway, the camera automatically sets the focus, exposure, and white balance. When the camera has finished making these settings, it beeps twice and the upper indicator light comes on green.

Pressing fully (Press harder): The camera beeps once and takes the shot. The indicator light flashes green while the camera writes the image data to the CF card.

Images display on the LCD monitor for approximately 2 seconds immediately after recording, even if you release the shutter button (you can change this review time in the menu). You can also review images using these methods:

• Keep the shutter button down: If you continue to press the shutter button fully after shooting, the image will display until the button is released.

• Press the SET button: If you press the SET button while continuing to press the shutter button fully, the image will continue to display even when you release the shutter button. To cancel the review, press the shutter button halfway.

The zoom can be adjusted in the 35 to 105 mm range (35mm film equivalent).

Telephoto/Wide Angle (Optical Zoom):

• Press the Telephoto button (magnifying glass with a ‘T’) to zoom in.

• Press the Wide button (magnifying glass with a ‘W’) to zoom out.

Digital Zoom:

When the LCD monitor is on, you can digitally zoom in on a subject. First, hold down the Telephoto button until the camera stops zooming in (maximum optical zoom). Then, press and hold the Telephoto button again. The camera will zoom in further using digital zoom, up to a combined 6 times magnification. To zoom back out, press the Wide button. Note that the image appears grainier the more it is digitally zoomed.

Image size increases as you move from small to large resolution, and image quality increases as you move from normal to superfine compression.

1. Turn the mode dial to Auto, Manual (M), or Stitch Assist.

2. Press the MENU button to display the [Rec. Menu].

3. Press the left or right arrow button to select either the Resolution icon or the Compression icon, and then press the SET button.

4. Press the left or right arrow button as necessary to adjust the setting (e.g., L, M, S for Resolution or Superfine, Fine, Normal for Compression).

5. Press the MENU button to exit.

You can set the flash mode to match the shooting conditions. First, turn the mode dial to a shooting mode (Auto, Manual, or Stitch Assist). Then, press the flash button repeatedly to cycle through the available modes. The currently selected flash mode is shown on the LCD display.

The following flash modes are available:

1. Turn the mode dial to Auto, Manual (M), or Stitch Assist.

2. Press the Macro/Infinity button (flower/mountain icon) to select either Macro Mode (flower icon) or Infinity Mode (mountain icon).

• Macro Mode: Use this mode to record subjects in the range of 16 to 76 cm (6.3 in. to 2.5 ft.) from the lens tip at wide angle, and 26 to 76 cm (10.2 in. to 2.5 ft.) at telephoto.

• Infinity Mode: Use this mode to record landscapes and distant objects. It can also be used for compositions combining both near and distant objects.

3. Take the shot.

The Focus Lock feature is useful when the main subject is not in the center of the frame or when autofocus has difficulty with certain subjects, such as:

• Subjects with extremely low contrast to the surroundings.

• Subjects with extremely bright objects at the center of the composition.

• Subjects that are moving quickly.

• Subjects through glass.

How to Use the Focus Lock:

1. Aim the camera so that a subject at the same focal distance as your main subject is centered in the brackets in the optical viewfinder.

2. Press the shutter button halfway and wait until the camera beeps twice, confirming focus is locked.

3. While still holding the shutter button halfway, re-aim the camera to compose the shot as desired and press the shutter button all the way down to take the picture.

1. Turn the mode dial to Auto, Manual (M), or Stitch Assist.

2. Press the Continuous/Self-Timer button as necessary so that the self-timer icon (a clock) appears on the LCD monitor.

3. Frame your shot and press the shutter button all the way down.

The self-timer starts when you press the shutter button. The self-timer lamp on the front of the camera will flash for 10 seconds (flashing more quickly for the final 2 seconds), and then the camera takes the shot.

This mode allows you to shoot successive frames while the shutter button is pressed.

1. Turn the mode dial to Manual (M).

2. Press the Continuous/Self-Timer button as necessary so that the continuous shooting icon (multiple frames) appears on the LCD monitor.

3. Press the shutter button down all the way to start shooting. The camera will shoot continuously at approximately 2.5 images per second (when the LCD monitor is OFF in Large/Fine mode).

4. To stop shooting, release the shutter button.

The camera will stop shooting if the CF card becomes full. If internal memory becomes full, the interval between shots may lengthen slightly.

If you are shooting against a bright background or strong backlight, you may need to correct the exposure so that the subject doesn’t come out too dark.

1. Turn the mode dial to Manual (M) or Stitch Assist.

2. Press the Exposure/WB button as necessary to display the [+/– (Exp.)] menu. The exposure compensation bar appears on the LCD monitor.

3. Press the left or right arrow button as necessary to adjust the compensation. You can set the adjustment from –2 to +2, in 1/3-step increments.

4. Press the SET button.

5. Take the shot.

Setting the white balance to match the dominant light source will adjust the coloring of the image to the correct settings for the prevailing light conditions.

1. Turn the mode dial to Manual (M) or Stitch Assist.

2. Press the Exposure/WB button as necessary to display the [White Balance] menu.

3. Press the left or right arrow button to select the desired setting from the options below.

4. Press the SET button.

5. Take the shot.

Use this mode to take a series of shots that can be combined into a panorama on your computer using the supplied PhotoStitch software.

Framing a Subject:

• Compose each frame so that it overlaps the adjoining image by 30 to 50%.

• Try to include a distinctive item (landmark) in the overlapping portions.

• Make the brightness in each image consistent.

Shooting Procedure:

1. Turn the mode dial to Stitch Assist (overlapping rectangles icon).

2. Press the left or right arrow button to select the sequence direction (e.g., left to right), and then press the SET button.

3. Take the first shot. The first image will be shown semi-transparently on the right or left of the screen to help you compose the next shot.

4. Compose the next shot, taking care to overlap the previous image correctly.

5. Take additional shots for the panorama in the same way. You can take up to 26 images.

6. After taking the final image, press the SET button to finish.

Note: Zoom, flash, self-timer, macro mode, exposure compensation, white balance, resolution, and compression are locked in after the first image and cannot be changed for subsequent shots in the sequence.

The following chart shows the functions and settings available in each shooting mode. The camera stores settings separately for each mode.

*: Default, O: Available, Δ: Available, but cannot be changed after taking the first shot, –: Not available, Shaded Box: Setting is retained even after power off.

Single Image Replay

1. Turn the mode dial to Replay (play icon). The last recorded image will be displayed.

2. Use the left and right arrow buttons to display different images.

Magnifying an Image

1. While viewing an image, press the zoom-in (Telephoto) button. The image enlarges by approximately 2.5 times.

2. To slide the magnified image, press the left and right arrow buttons. To slide it up or down, hold down the SET button and press the left or right arrow buttons.

3. To return to normal-size display, press the zoom-out (Wide) button.

Index Replay (9 Images)

1. Turn the mode dial to Replay.

2. Press the zoom-out (Wide) button. The LCD monitor displays an index of 9 images.

3. Use the arrow buttons to select an image. To view the selected image full-screen, press the zoom-in (Telephoto) button.

You can rotate an image by 90° or 270° clockwise in the LCD monitor.

1. Turn the mode dial to Replay, and display the image you want to rotate.

2. Press the MENU button to display the menu.

3. Press the left or right arrow button to select the Rotate icon, and then press the SET button.

4. Press the SET button one or more times to rotate the image as desired.

5. Press the MENU button to close the rotation function.

This feature automatically replays all of the images on the CF card.

1. Turn the mode dial to Replay.

2. Press the MENU button to display the menu.

3. Press the left or right arrow button to select the Auto Play icon (filmstrip with play symbol), and then press the SET button.

The camera will start a slideshow, displaying each image for approximately 3 seconds.

• Pausing and Resuming: You can pause Auto Play at any time by pressing the SET button. You can then restart it by pressing the SET button again.

• Stopping: To stop Auto Play, press the MENU button.

1. Turn the mode dial to Replay.

2. Press the MENU button to display the menu.

3. Press the left or right arrow button to select the Protect icon (key), and then press the SET button.

4. Press the left or right arrow button to select an image you wish to protect, and then press the SET button to protect it. A key icon will appear with the image.

5. Press the MENU button to close this feature.

To cancel protection: Select the image you wish to unprotect, and then repeat Steps 2 and 3 as necessary.

Note: Even protected images are erased when a CF card is formatted.

Remember that erased images cannot be recovered. This function will not erase protected images.

Erasing a Single Image:

1. Turn the mode dial to Replay.

2. Press the MENU button to display the menu.

3. Press the left or right arrow button to select the Erase icon (trash can), and then press the SET button.

4. Press the left or right arrow button to select the image you wish to erase, and then press the SET button. The LCD monitor asks for confirmation.

5. Press the left or right arrow button to select [OK], and then press the SET button.

6. Press the MENU button to close the erase function.

Erasing All Images:

1. Turn the mode dial to Replay, and press the MENU button.

2. Press the left or right arrow button to select the “Erase All” icon (trash can with ‘All’), and then press the SET button.

3. The LCD monitor asks for confirmation. Press the left or right arrow button to select [OK], and then press the SET button.

Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) settings allow you to specify which images to print and how many copies directly from the camera.

1. Turn the mode dial to Replay.

2. Press the MENU button to display the menu.

3. Press the left or right button to select the Print Order icon (printer), and then press the SET button. The [Print Order] menu will display.

Set the Print Style:

1. From the [Print Order] menu, select [Set up] and press SET.

2. Select Print Type, Date, or File No. and press SET.

3. Make the desired setting (e.g., Standard/Index for Print Type, On/Off for Date) and press SET.

4. When finished, press the MENU button.

Select Images for Printing (Standard or Both):

1. From the [Print Order] menu, select [Order] and press SET.

2. Use the left/right buttons to select an image, then press SET. Two arrows appear, indicating you can set the number of copies.

3. Use the left/right buttons to set the number of copies (0 to 99), then press SET.

4. Repeat for any other images. When finished, press MENU.

Resetting the Print Settings:

In the [Print Order] menu, select [Reset] and press SET. Select [OK] to clear all print selections.

1. Turn the mode dial to a shooting mode (Auto, Manual, or Stitch Assist).

2. Press the MENU button to display the [Rec. Menu].

3. Use the left/right buttons to navigate to the desired setting icon:

• Image Review Time: Select the icon, press SET, choose Off, 2 sec, or 10 sec, then press SET.

• File Number Reset: Select the icon, press SET, choose On or Off, then press SET. ‘Off’ helps ensure file numbers remain unique over multiple CF cards.

• Beep On/Off: Select the speaker icon, press SET, choose On or Off, then press SET.

• Auto Power Down: Select the setup icon (wrench and hammer), press SET. Select the power icon, press SET. Choose On or Off, and press SET.

4. Press MENU to exit.

Formatting a CF card will permanently erase all data on the card, including protected images. Be sure to check its contents before formatting.

1. Turn the mode dial to a shooting mode (Auto, Manual, or Stitch Assist).

2. Press the MENU button to display the [Rec. Menu].

3. Press the left or right arrow button to select the Format icon (card with trash can), and then press the SET button.

4. A confirmation screen will appear. Press the left or right arrow button to select [OK], and then press the SET button to begin formatting.

Before connecting for the first time, you must install the required software onto your computer. Once installed, you can connect the camera using the included USB interface cable.

1. Connect the supplied USB interface cable to the computer’s USB port and the camera’s Digital terminal. To open the terminal cover on the camera, use your fingernail. Insert the connector until it clicks.

2. Turn the camera’s mode dial to Replay (play icon).

The LCD monitor displays in replay mode. When the connection to the computer is complete, the LCD monitor turns off and the green indicator light on the camera comes on.

To disconnect: Hold the cable connector firmly at both sides and pull it straight out from the camera’s terminal.

If the LCD monitor displays the Set Date/Time menu when you turn on the camera, the date battery has run down. Please purchase a replacement battery (type CR2016) and install it as follows:

1. Be sure that the camera is turned off.

2. Slide the CF card slot cover in the direction of the gray arrow, and open it.

3. Pull out the date battery holder.

4. Pull the old battery out of the holder.

5. Insert the new date battery into the holder, with the negative terminal (–) facing up.

6. Replace the date battery holder back into its original position, and close the CF card slot cover.

7. When you next turn on the camera, the Set Date/Time menu will display. Proceed to set the current date and time.

When the camera becomes dirty, clean it as follows:

• Camera Body: Wipe the camera body with a soft cloth or eyeglass lens wiper.

• Lens: Clean the lens with a lens blower brush, then wipe lightly with a soft cloth. Never wipe the camera body or lens with organic solvents or other synthetic cleaning solutions.

• Viewfinder: Clean with a lens blower brush. If necessary, wipe lightly with a soft cloth or eyeglass lens wiper.

• LCD Monitor: Clean with a lens blower brush. If necessary, wipe lightly with a soft cloth or eyeglass lens wiper. Do not press strongly on the monitor or rub it forcefully, as this may cause scratches.

Never use water, paint thinner, benzene, or detergents to clean the camera, as these may cause damage or deformation.

This may happen if you opened the battery cover or CF card slot cover while the camera was on, or while it was recording to the CF card. Close the covers, and then use the main switch to turn the power off correctly.