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Read this guide first if you are new to this camera.
It describes the camera functions, setup and operating procedures.
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Digital Camera Operating Steps and Reference Guides Hardware Guide PowerShot A50 Software Starter Guide (This Guide) Prepare the Camera for Use Install the Software PowerShot A50 Solutions Disk(s) Start Taking Pictures Load Images onto a Computer
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Read This First Camera Setup "Using [ software name ] " On-screen Quick Start or Guide or PowerShot A50 Software Basic Functions Stater Guide Buttons On-screen "Help" Mode Dial Functions Stitch Assist Mode Menu Features Other Functions Appendices Customer Support Processing Images with the Software 3
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Introduction Thank you for purchasing a Canon PowerShot A50, the easy-to-use digital camera with a wide-angle zoom lens and a large range of built-in functions incorporated into a compact, completely flat body. Carefully read this guide and the accompanying PowerShot A50 Software Starter Guide to ensure you obtain maximum benefit from the digital imaging possibilities offered by the PowerShot A50. Disclaimer • While every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this guid
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FCC Notice • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit Digital Camera, Model PS1026 different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Opera- technician for help. tion is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This de- vice may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device Use of shielded cable is required to comply with class B lim- must accept any interference received,
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Table of Contents Read This First ..................................... 9 Erasing Images .................................. 36 Handling and Safety Precautions .......... 9 Erasing Images from a CF Card ........... 36 Guide to Components .......................... 15 Detailed Guide to the Functions Camera Setup .................................... 18 Basic Functions .................................. 40 Charging the Battery Pack ................... 18 Image Size and Quality ......................
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Zoom Buttons ....................................... 49 Menu Features................................... 68 Continuous/Self-Timer/+ Button ......... 49 Basic Menu Operations ........................ 69 Flash/- Button........................................ 51 Record Menu......................................... 70 MACRO/JUMP Button........................... 52 Quality ................................................ 70 LCD/VIDEO Button ................................ 54 +/- (Exp.) ............
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Format ................................................ 88 Language ............................................ 89 Other Functions................................. 90 Connecting to a TV .............................. 90 Changing the Button Battery .............. 91 Changing the Recording Format ........ 94 Appendices ........................................ 95 Camera Maintenance ........................... 95 Troubleshooting ................................... 96 List of Message Codes .........
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Read This First Read This First Handling and Safety Precautions Please read the handling and safety precautions that appear in the following pages of this guide and the PowerShot A50 Software Starter Guide. When you read through the remaining pages, we recommend that you have the camera at hand to try each function as you read about the correct handling procedures. Please Read Test Shots Before you shoot images of subjects of importance to you, we highly recommend that you shoot several trial im
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Read This First 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. • In the next few pages, the term “equipment” refers primarily to the came
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Read This First • Do not attempt to disassemble or alter any part of the equipment that is not expressly prescribed in this guide. Disassembly or alteration may result in high-voltage electrical shock. Internal inspections, alterations and repairs should be conducted by qualified service personnel authorized by your camera distributor or a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • Do not touch the interior of the flash if it is exposed. Touching it may result in electrical shock. Please consult your c
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Read This First • Do not handle the power adapter cord if your hands are wet. Handling it 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. • Use of power sources not expressly recommended for this equipment may lead to overheating, distortion of the equipment, fire, electrical sho
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Read This First • Use of batteries not expressly recommended for this equipment may cause explosions or leaks, resulting in fire, injury and damage to the surroundings. Use only recommended batteries and accessories. • Use only Compact Power Adapter CA-PS100/100E to charge Battery Pack NB-5H. Use of other chargers may result in overheating, distortion, fire or electrical shock. • Disconnect Compact Power Adapter CA-PS100/100E from both the camera and electrical outlet after recharging and when t
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Read This First Preventing Malfunctions 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 equipmen
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Read This First Guide to Components Front View • Viewfinder (p. 44) • Autofocus (AF) Auxiliary Light Emitter • Flash (p. 51) • Red-Eye Reduction Lamp (p. 51) • VIDEO Terminal (p. 90) • DIGITAL Terminal (see Software Starter Guide) • Lens 15
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Read This First Back View • Viewfinder (p. 44) • CF Card Slot Cover (p. 24) • Lock for CF Card Slot Cover (p. 24) • Strap Holder (p. 27) • LCD Panel* • DC Coupler Cable Cover (p. 23) • Battery Cover (p. 20) • Battery Cover Lock (p. 20) • Tripod Socket *The LCD panel is produced with extremely high- precision manufacturing techniques, with more than 99.99% of the pixels operating to specification. Less than 0.01% of the pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as black or red dots. This has no e
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Read This First Operation panel • Mode Dial (p. 56) • Shutter Button (p. 46) Indicators • (p. 45) • Flash/- Button (p. 51) Display Panel• • Continuous/Self-Timer/+ (p. 43) Button (p. 49) • Zoom Buttons (p. 49) SET Button • (pp. 55, 69) • LCD/VIDEO Button (p. 54) MENU Button • (pp. 54, 69) • MACRO/JUMP Button (p. 52) 17
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Camera Setup Camera Setup Battery Pack NB-5H, Compact Power Adapter 2. Set the battery pack into the compact CA-PS100/100E, power cords, DC Coupler power adapter as shown below. DR-100A and 2CR5 lithium batteries are sold Battery Pack separately in some regions. NB-5H To confirm the package contents, see the back of the System Map packaged with your camera. Charging the Battery Pack Follow the instructions below to charge Battery Pack NB-5H before installing it in the CHARGING Indicator camera.
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Camera Setup • The battery pack requires approxi- Since continual discharge will shorten mately 90 minutes to charge fully from the life of the battery pack, you should a completely discharged state (as remove it from the camera when it is charged with Compact Power Adapter not in use and store it in the supplied CA-PS100/100E according to standard case in a cool dry place. Remember to Canon testing conditions). charge it fully before using it again. • Charging times will vary with the • The bat
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Camera Setup Installing the Battery Pack 3. Install the battery pack into the battery The following describes how to insert Battery Pack chamber with the terminals oriented in NB-5H or 2CR5 lithium battery into the camera. the direction shown. Fully charge Battery Pack NB-5H before using it for the first time. 1. Ensure that the Mode Dial is turned to the L 2CR5 NB-5H (Lock) position (power off). Battery Terminals 4. Close the battery cover and slide the 2. Slide the battery cover lock to the lo
