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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
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individual explanations of each camera function.
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Introduction Thank you for purchasing a Canon PowerShot Disclaimer A5, the easy-to-use, compact digital camera with While every effort has been made to ensure that the a large range of functions incorporated into a information contained in this manual is accurate and complete, no liability can be accepted for any errors or card-sized body. omissions. Canon Inc. reserves the right to change the Please read this guide and the Quick Start specifications of the hardware and software described Guide
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Table of Contents Quick Guide to Page Numbers by Category ........... 5 Buttons Available in Program Mode ............. 32 Handling and Safety Precautions ............................ 9 Stitch Assist Mode ............................................. 33 Guide to Components ........................................... 16 What is Stitch Assist? ..................................... 33 Basic Functions of the PowerShot A5 ................... 18 Play Mode ..............................................
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Table of Contents continued... 2/2 About File Numbers ....................................... 46 CF Cards ............................................................. 62 Play Menu ......................................................... 47 CF Cards and Capacities ................................. 62 Show Info. ...................................................... 47 PCMCIA Card Adapter ...................................... 63 Slide Show ......................................................
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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) .....................................................
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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 ........................
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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 ima
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Quick Guide to Page Numbers by Category continued....4/4 Other Topics About part names ......................................................................................................................................................................... 16 Accessories ................................................................................................................................................................................... 62 Camera components list .....................
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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. Exclusion of Liability and Warning Against Copyright Infringement (Please Read) Exclusion of Liability Before you shoot images of subjects of importance to
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Handling and Safety Precautions continued....2/7 Safety Precautions • Before using the camera, please ensure that you have read and understood the safety precau- tions 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. • In the next few pages, the term “equi
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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. In the event that water or other foreign substances enter the interior, immediately shut off the camera’s power switch, remove the camera battery and unplug the power adapter cord fr
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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. Accidental dama
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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. • Before you discard a battery, cover the terminals with tape or other insulators to prevent direct contact
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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. Caution • Avoid using, placing or storing the equipment in places subject to strong sunlight or high
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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. You can avoid th
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Guide to Components • Viewfinder p. 22 • Shutter Button • Autofocus (AF) p. 24 Auxiliary Light Emitter • Strap Holder • Display Panel p. 21 Quick Start Guide p. 9 • Flash p. 26 • Lens • Red-Eye Reduction lamp p. 26 • Mode Dial p. 31 • Viewfinder • Continuous/Self-Timer p. 22 (+) Button p. 25 • Flash (-) Button p. 26 • Indicators p. 23 • LCD Button p. 29 • LCD panel 16
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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. 5 • Tripod Socket 17
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Basic Functions of the PowerShot A5 • The size and quality settings can be Image Size and Quality changed before an image is shot with Specifications the Menu feature in the Auto, Program or Stitch Assist modes. (p. 44) The PowerShot A5 can take pictures with the • In the Continuous mode, the default size following screen sizes and qualities. and quality settings are Small/Fine or Compression File Size/Quality Format Size Small/Normal. • Figures noted herein reflect standard Large/Fine (1024 x 7
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Basic Functions of the PowerShot A5 continued... 2/13 Power On/Off PC Mode Switch When connected to a computer, a message is displayed on the computer The camera’s power is turned on and off with monitor if you do not use a camera the Mode Dial. The power is off when the dial function for approximately five minutes. is set to the L (Lock) position and on when set If you do not use a camera function for in any other position. an additional minute, the camera automatically powers down. • To reacti
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Basic Functions of the PowerShot A5 continued... 3/13 : Stitch Assist Mode Camera Modes Taking pictures in this mode is helpful if you The PowerShot A5 features six operating intend to merge several images into a modes that can be selected with the Mode single high-quality panoramic image. Dial. Merging images is easy if you use the PhotoStitch utility software. In this mode, : Auto Mode the focus, exposure and white balance Auto mode is for taking standard pictures. settings are automatically
