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DIGITAL CAMERA Advanced Camera User GuideBefore Using the CameraShootingPlayback/ErasingPrint/Transfer SettingsViewing Images on a TV set

8Batteryz Do not place the batteries near a heat source or expose it to direct flame or heat.z The batteries should not be immersed in water or sea wa

98Eyes appear red.Light reflecting back from eyes can make them appear red when the flash is used in dark areas.z Use the (red-eye reduction) mode (

99TroubleshootingShooting MoviesThe recording time may not display properly or filming may stop unexpectedly.The following types of memory cards are u

100PlaybackCannot play back.You attempted to play back images shot with another camera or images edited with a computer.z Computer images that cannot

101TroubleshootingBatteryBatteries consumed quickly.Batteries are not the right type.z Use only unused AA-size alkaline batteries or Canon AA-size NiM

102List of MessagesThe following messages may appear on the LCD monitor during shooting or playback. Please refer to the Direct Print User Guide for t

103List of MessagesNo imageNo images recorded on memory card.Image too largeYou attempted to play back an image larger than 4992 x 3328 pixels or with

104Too many marksToo many images have been marked with print settings or transfer settings. Cannot process any more.Cannot complete!Could not save the

105AppendixAppendixBattery HandlingBattery ChargeThe following icon and message will display.Battery Handling Precautionsz This camera uses AA-size al

106z Before installing the batteries, wipe the battery terminals well with a dry cloth.If the battery terminals are soiled with oil from one’s skin or

107AppendixHandling the Memory CardWrite Protect TabCautions When Handlingz Memory cards are high-precision electronic devices. Do not bend them, appl

9Othersz 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.

108Formattingz Please note that formatting (initializing) an memory card erases all data, including protected images.z You are recommended to use memo

109AppendixUsing Rechargeable Batteries (Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-200)This kit includes a battery charger and four rechargeable AA-size NiMH (nick

110z Wipe the battery terminals well with a dry cloth in the following situations, as the terminals may be soiled with oil from one’s skin or other di

111AppendixUsing the AC Adapter Kit ACK600It is best to power the camera with AC Adapter Kit ACK600 (sold separately) when you are using it for long p

112The camera supports use of the separately sold Wide Converter WC-DC58N and Tele-converter TC-DC58N. In order to attach these lenses, you also need

113AppendixConversion Lens Adapter LA-DC58FThis is a lens adapter required for attaching the wide converter and tele-converter (58 mm thread diameter

1145Set the lens on the adapter, and turn it in the indicated direction to attach it securely.z Completely remove all dust and dirt from conversion le

115AppendixHigh-Power Flash HF-DC1This flash is used to supplement the camera’s built-in flash when the subject is too far away for proper illuminatio

116Batteriesz Charge becomes Severely LimitedIf the battery usage time has considerably diminished, wipe the battery terminals well with a dry cloth.

117AppendixCamera BodyGently wipe dirt off the camera body with a soft cloth or eyeglass lens wiper.LensFirst use a lens blower brush to remove dust a

10z When not using the camera for extended periods of time, remove the batteries from the camera or battery charger and store the equipment in a safe

118All data is based on Canon’s standard testing methods. Subject to change without notice.PowerShot A620/A610Specifications(W): Max. wide angle (T)

119AppendixShutter Speeds : 15 – 1/2500 sec.• The shutter speed varies according to the shooting mode.• Slow shutter speeds of 1.3 sec. or slower oper

120Continuous Shooting : PowerShot A620: Approx. 1.9 shots/sec. (Large/Fine mode)PowerShot A610: Approx. 2.4 shots/sec. (Large/Fine mode)Self-timer :

121Appendix(Movies) : Standard, My Colors:640 x 480 pixels (30 frames/sec., 15 frames/sec.)320 x 240 pixels (30 frames/sec., 15 frames/sec.)Recording

122*1This digital camera supports Exif 2.2 (also called “Exif Print”). Exif Print is a standard for enhancing the communication between digital camera

123AppendixBattery Capacityz The actual figures will vary according to the shooting conditions and settings.z Movie data is excluded.z At low temperat

124Memory Cards and Estimated CapacitiesPowerShot A620: Card included with the camera• Capable of smooth continuous shooting (p. 32) (* Only availab

125AppendixPowerShot A610: Card included with the camera• Capable of smooth continuous shooting (p. 32).• This reflects standard shooting criteria e

126Movie* Maximum movie clip length at : 1 min., at : 3 min. The figures indicate the maximum continuous recording time.ResolutionFrame RateSDM-16MS

127AppendixImage Data Sizes (Estimated)ResolutionCompressionPowerShot A6203072 x 2304 pixels3045 KB 1897 KB 902 KBPowerShot A6102592 x 1944 pixels2053

11Preventing MalfunctionsAvoid Strong Magnetic Fieldsz Never place the camera in close proximity to electric motors or other equipment generating stro

128SD Memory CardNiMH Battery NB-2AH(Supplied with the separately sold NiMH Battery NB4-200 set or the Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-200)Battery Charge

129AppendixCompact Power Adapter CA-PS500(Included with the separately sold AC Adapter Kit ACK600)Wide Converter WC-DC58N (Sold Separately)Tele-conver

130Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC58F (Sold Separately)Thread Diameter 58 mm standard filter threadDimensions Diameter: 62 mm (2.4 in.)Length: 46.1 mm (

131INDEXAAC Adapter Kit ACK600 ...111AE Lock ...49AF ...45AF Frame ...

132LLandscape ... Basic 6Language ... 27, Basic 4LCD MonitorInformation Displayed ... 16Night Display ...

133SSelf-Timer ...35Set up Menu ...23, 25Shooting ModeAuto ...Basic 6Creative

134Trademark Acknowledgments• Canon, PowerShot, PIXMA and SELPHY are trademarks of Canon Inc.• Macintosh, Mac OS and QuickTime are trademarks of Apple

135Functions Available in Each Shooting ModeThe following chart shows the functions and settings available in each shooting mode.In mode, you can sh

136* Default setting { Setting available U Setting can only be selected for the first image.• (Shaded Area): Setting is retained even when the camera

DIGITAL CAMERA Advanced Camera User GuideBefore Using the CameraShootingPlayback/ErasingPrint/Transfer SettingsViewing Images on a TV set

12Before Using the Camera – The Components GuideFront ViewaWrist Strap MountbSpeakercMicrophone (p. 79)dAF-assist Beam (p. 24)eRed-Eye Reduction Lamp

13Before Using the Camera – The Components GuideBack ViewaLCD Monitor (p. 15, Basic Guide p. 3)bViewfinder (p. 19)cA/V OUT (Audio/Video output) Termin

14Operation PanelaIndicators (p. 20)bPower LampcPower Button (Basic Guide p. 5)dZoom Lever (p. 72, Basic Guide p. 8)Shooting: (Wide Angle)/ (Telep

15Before Using the Camera – Basic OperationsBefore Using the Camera – Basic OperationsNight DisplayWhen shooting in dark conditions, the camera automa

16Shooting Information (Shooting Mode)* Appears even if the LCD monitor is set to Standard display.Information Displayed on the LCD MonitorZoom Magnif

17Before Using the Camera – Basic OperationsPlayback Information (Playback Mode)StandardIf the indicator blinks orange and the camera shake warning i

0Main FeaturesShootingz Automatically adjusts shooting settings to match particular conditionsz Automatically detects camera orientation with an Intel

18DetailedThe following information may also be displayed with some images.A sound file in a format other than the WAVE format is attached or the fil

19Before Using the Camera – Basic OperationsThe viewfinder can be used to conserve power by turning the LCD monitor off (p. 15) while shooting.Histogr

20The indicators light or blink when the power button or the shutter button is pressed.z Upper Indicatorz Lower IndicatorThis camera is equipped with

21Before Using the Camera – Basic OperationsYou should always format a new memory card or one from which you wish to erase all images and other data.z

22Menus are used to set the shooting and playback settings as well as such camera settings as the date/time and electronic beep. The following menus a

23Before Using the Camera – Basic OperationsRec., Play, Set up and My Camera MenusConvenient settings for shooting or playback can be set with these m

24FUNC. MenuThe icons shown below are the default settings.Rec. Menu*Default settingMenu ListMenu ItemReference PageMenu ItemReference PageISO Speed p

25Before Using the Camera – Basic OperationsPlay MenuSet up Menu*Default settingSave Original On/Off* p. 61Reverse Disp. On*/Off Basic Guide p. 3Grid

26Volume Off/1/2*/3/4/5 Adjusts the volume of the start-up sound, operation sound, self-timer sound, shutter sound and playback sound. The volume cann

27Before Using the Camera – Basic OperationsMy Camera Menu*Default settingDistance Units m/cm*/ft/in Sets the units for the MF indicator distance unit

1Conventions Used in this GuideIcons appearing below titles indicate the modes in which the procedure can be used.See Functions Available in Each Shoo

28Resetting Settings to Their Default Values1 (Set up) Menu [Reset All].See Menus and Settings (p. 23).2Select [OK] and press .z When the camera is i

29ShootingShootingApproximate Values for Resolutions* Paper sizes vary according to region.Changing the Resolution and Compression (Still Images)Shoot

30Approximate Values for Compression SettingsYou can change the resolution and frame rate when the movie mode is set to (Standard) or (My Colors)

31Shooting* Frame rates indicate the number of frames recorded or played back each second. The higher the frame rate, the smoother the appearance of m

32In the mode, the camera shoots continuously while the shutter button is held down.If you use the recommended memory card*, you can shoot continuousl

33ShootingYou can shoot images with the optimal settings for postcards by composing them inside the print area (width-to-height ratio of approximately

34Embedding the Date in the Image DataYou can embed the date in image data when (Postcard Date Imprint Mode) is selected.1 (Rec.) Menu [Date Stamp]

35ShootingYou can set a 10 sec. ( ) or 2 sec. ( ) delay, or a custom delay time and the number of shots ( Custom Timer), for shooting after the shutt

36Changing the Delay Time and Number of Shots ()1.See Menus and Settings (p. 22).2Select [Delay]/[Shots] using the or button and change the settin

37ShootingThe following four movie modes are available.z The recording time will vary according to the capacity of the memory card you use (p. 124). M

2Table of ContentsItems marked with a  are lists or charts that summarize camera functions or procedures.Handling Precautions . . . . . . . . . . .

381Select a movie mode using the or button.z In or mode, you can change the resolution and frame rate (p. 30).2Shoot.z Pressing the shutter butt

39ShootingStitch Assist can be used to shoot overlapping images that can later be merged (stitched) to create one panoramic image on a computer.QuickT

402Shoot the first image in the sequence.z The exposure and white balance are set and locked with the first image.3Compose the second image so that it

41ShootingThe camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture value to match the brightness of the subject.zWhen a correct exposure cannot be

42z The aperture value and shutter speed change according to the zoom state as follows.z The fastest shutter speed for flash synchronization is 1/500

43ShootingThe aperture adjusts the amount of light entering through the lens. When you set the aperture value, the camera automatically selects a shut

44You can manually set the shutter speed and aperture to shoot images.z When you press the shutter button halfway, the difference between the standard

45ShootingThe AF frame indicates the area of the composition on which the camera focuses. You can set the AF frame in the following ways.Selecting an

46Selecting an AF Frame Manually(when [FlexiZone] is selected)1Turn on the LCD monitor2Press the button several times until the AF frame turns green

47ShootingIt may be difficult to focus on the following types of subjects.z Subjects with extremely low contrast to the surroundingsz Scenes with a mi

3Locking the Flash Exposure Setting (FE Lock) . . . . . . . . . . . .51Switching between Metering Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Adju

48To Release the AF LockPress the button.Shooting in Manual Focus ModeThe focus can be manually set.The manual focus cannot be used in the and m

49ShootingTo Cancel the Manual FocusPress the button.You can set the exposure and focus separately. This is effective when the contrast is too stron

50To Release the AE LockOperate a button other than the or button.4Re-aim the camera to compose the shot as desired and press the shutter button f

51ShootingYou can lock the flash exposure so that the exposure settings are correctly set regardless of the composition of your subject.To Release the

52Metering MethodsSwitching between Metering ModesShooting Mode1FUNC. Menu * (Evaluative)See Menus and Settings (p. 22).* Default setting.z Use the

53ShootingMove the spot AE point to the same position as the selected AF frame/Lock the spot AE point to the center of the LCD monitor1 (Rec.) Menu [S

54Adjust the exposure compensation setting to avoid making the subject too dark when it is backlit or shot against a bright background or to avoid mak

55ShootingNormally, the (Auto) white balance setting selects an optimal white balance. When the (Auto) setting cannot produce natural looking colo

56This setting cannot be adjusted when the or photo effect is selected.Using the Custom White BalanceYou can set a custom white balance to obtain

57Shootingz You are recommended to set the shooting mode to and the exposure compensation setting to [±0] before setting a custom white balance.The

4Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95Shooting Movies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

58By setting a photo effect before you shoot, you can change the look and feel of the pictures you take.Photo Effect SettingsChanging the Photo Effect

59ShootingA My Colors mode easily changes the colors in an image when it is shot, allowing you to alter the balance between red, green and blue, trans

60* The skin colors of non-human subjects may also be altered.* You may not obtain the expected results depending on the skin color.Color AccentUse th

61ShootingChanging the Save Method for the Original ImageWhen you are shooting still images in a My Colors mode, you can specify whether or not both t

62Setting the Camera to the Color Accent ModeColors other than the color specified in the LCD monitor are shot in black and white.1 (Color Accent) .S

63ShootingSetting the Camera to the Color Swap ModeThis mode allows you to transform a color specified in the LCD monitor into another.1 (Color Swap)

643Aim the camera so that the desired color appears at the center of the LCD monitor and press the button.z Only one color can be specified.4 .z Thi

65Shooting2Use the or button to select [Red], [Green], [Blue] or [Skin Tone] and the or button to adjust the color balance.z The altered color w

66Raise the ISO speed when you wish to reduce the effects of camera shake, turn the flash off when shooting in a dark area, or use a fast shutter spee

67ShootingCompensating the Flash Adjustment / Flash OutputShooting Mode+/– (Flash) (Flash Exposure Compensation)z When the shooting mode is set to ,

5Handling PrecautionsTest ShotsBefore you try to photograph important subjects, we highly recommend that you shoot several trial images to confirm tha

68Switching the Timing at which the Flash FiresShooting Mode1st-curtainThe flash fires right after the shutter opens, regardless of the shutter speed.

69ShootingYou can save frequently used shooting modes and various shooting settings to the (Custom) mode. When necessary, you can then shoot images

70Your camera is equipped with an Intelligent Orientation sensor that detects the orientation of an image shot with the camera held vertically and aut

71ShootingThe images you shoot are automatically assigned file numbers. You can select how the file number is assigned.File No. Reset FunctionResettin

72Playback/ErasingPlease also see the Basic Camera User Guide (p. 11).To Cancel the Magnified DisplayPress the zoom lever toward . (You can also canc

73Playback/ErasingTo Return to Single Image PlaybackPress the zoom lever toward . Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback)1Press the zoom leve

74When you have many images recorded onto a memory card, it is handy to use the four search keys below to jump over images to find the object of your

75Playback/ErasingOperating the Movie Control PanelViewing MoviesMovies cannot be played in the index playback mode.1Display a movie and press .z Imag

76You can delete portions of recorded movies.z Use the television’s controls to adjust the volume when playing a movie on a TV set (p. 89).z The sound

77Playback/Erasing4Select [New File] or [Overwrite] and press .z [New File] saves the edited movie under a new file name. The pre-edit data is left u

6Video FormatPlease set the camera’s video signal format to the one used in your region before using it with a TV monitor (p. 89).Language SettingPlea

78Images can be rotated clockwise 90° or 270° in the display.Rotating Images in the Display1 (Play) Menu .See Menus and Settings (p. 23).2Use the or

79Playback/ErasingIn playback mode (including single image playback and index playback), you can attach sound memos (up to 60 seconds) to an image. Th

80Sound Memo PanelUse this feature to automatically play back all of the images in the memory card. The LCD monitor displays each image for approximat

81Playback/ErasingYou can protect important images and movies from accidental erasure.Protecting Images1 (Play) Menu .See Menus and Settings (p. 23).2

82Erasing All Imagesz Note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing an image.z Protected images cannot be eras

83Print Settings/Transfer SettingsPrint Settings/Transfer SettingsYou can select images on a memory card for printing and specify the number of print

84All the Images on a Memory Card3Select images for printing.z Selection methods differ for the Print Type settings (p. 85).- (Standard)/ (Both)Selec

85Print Settings/Transfer SettingsSetting the Print StyleSet the print style after selecting the image to print. The following print settings can be s

862Select [Set up] and press .3Select [Print Type], [Date] or [File No.] and then specify the settings.z The Date and File No. settings change accord

87Print Settings/Transfer SettingsYou can use the camera to specify settings for images before downloading to a computer. Refer to the Software Starte

7 WarningsEquipmentz Do not aim the camera directly into the sun or at other intense light sources that could damage your eyesight.zStore this equipme

88All the Images on a Memory Card1 (Play) Menu .See Menus and Settings (p. 23).2Select [Mark all] and press .z Selecting [Reset] cancels all transfer

89Viewing Images on a TV setViewing Images on a TV setYou can use a video-compatible television as a monitor to shoot or play back images when it is c

90Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings)My Camera allows you to customize the start-up image and start-up, operation, self-timer and shutter soun

91Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings)Images recorded onto the memory card and newly recorded sounds can be added as My Camera settings to the

923Select an image or record a sound.z Start-up ImageSelect the image you wish to register and press the FUNC./SET button.z Start-up, Operation, Self-

93TroubleshootingTroubleshootingCameraCamera will not operate.Power is not turned on. z Press the power button (Basic Guide p. 5).Memory card slot cov

94The Date/Time menu appears.The built-in rechargeable lithium battery charge is low.zRecharge the built-in lithium battery immediately (Basic Guide p

95TroubleshootingNoise displays./Subject’s movements are irregular.Camera automatically lightened the image displayed on the LCD monitor to make it ea

96Image Seen in Viewfinder vs. Recorded ImageUsually the recorded image contains more of the scene than is seen in the viewfinder.z Confirm the actual

97TroubleshootingSubject is too far away for flash to reach.z Shoot within correct shooting distance of the subject when using the built-in flash (p.