User manual CANON POWERSHOT A50

[. . . ] Read this guide first if you are new to this camera. It describes the camera functions, setup and operating procedures. Digital Camera Operating Steps and Reference Guides Hardware Guide (This Guide) Prepare the Camera for Use Start Taking Pictures PowerShot A50 Software Starter Guide Install the Software PowerShot A50 Solutions Disk(s) Load Images onto a Computer Read This First Camera Setup or "Using [ software name ] " On-screen Guide or PowerShot A50 Software Stater Guide Quick Start Basic Functions Buttons Mode Dial Functions Stitch Assist Mode Menu Features Other Functions Appendices Customer Support On-screen "Help" Processing Images with the Software 3 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 guide is accurate and complete, no liability can be accepted for any errors or omissions. reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described herein at any time without prior notice. [. . . ] A moment after depressing the shutter button halfway, two beeps will sound and a green or red indicator will light, indicating a focus lock. You are now free to reorient the camera knowing that your target subject is in focus. Indicators Two indicators appear to the left of the viewfinder. These lights shine or flash to confirm various actions and camera modes when you press the shutter button. Lower Indicator Upper Indicator Lower Indicator Orange: Macro Mode On Basic Functions · The indicator flashes green when data such as images or print information is being written to the CF card. Never open the battery cover or CF card slot cover while the indicator is flashing. Opening either cover could corrupt the data being written to the CF card. · When the battery charge weakens, the LCD panel will shut off and "Lb" will show in the display panel. You are advised to replace the battery when this shows. To warn you against attempting to remove a battery that becomes low in the midst of writing data to the CF card, a beep will sound continuously until the operation is complete. Do not open the battery cover or CF card slot cover until this beeping has stopped. Wait for the write operation and beeping to cease before removing the battery. Upper Indicator Green: Ready to take picture (no flash) Flashing Green: Recording to and reading from CF card. Transferring image data to PC Red: Flash On mode, ready to take picture Flashing Red: Flash Off mode, insufficient light (image may blur) 45 Buttons Shutter Button The camera features a two-stage shutter button. · In the Macro mode, the lower indicator will shine orange. · In the Exposure Compensation mode, the subject will display in the LCD panel after the second beep if the LCD panel is turned on when the shutter button is pressed halfway. 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. · When the camera is ready to take a shot, the upper indicator will shine green (no flash) or red (flash) and two beeps will sound. · When the LCD panel is turned on, the image will freeze for an instant. · In low light conditions in the Flash Off mode, the upper indicator will flash red and the shaking hands icon ( ) will display in the bottom of the LCD panel. This is a warning that hand tremors or camera movement may blur the image. 46 Buttons 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. · If the LCD panel is turned off and the Review function is set to On, a preview of the photographic subject will briefly appear in the LCD panel while the shutter button is fully depressed. · In low light conditions, the shaking hands icon ( ) may display in the middle of the LCD panel as you take a shot. Be particularly careful while this icon shows not to move the camera. · You can conduct a shooting test even if a CF card is not installed by turning on the LCD panel with the LCD/VIDEO button. · If the CF card is missing or full, you won't be able to shoot and the beep will sound continuously while the shutter button is pressed halfway. Rapid Shot Function When a picture is taken, the data is temporarily stored in the camera's on-board memory until it can be written to the CF card. As long as there is adequate free capacity in the on-board memory, a second shot can be taken immediately after the first. [. . . ] (17 to 50 cm) Auto Exposure Method: Program Metering Range: EV 2 - 16. 5 102 Appendices Exposure compensation: Flash: Flash Range: White Balance control: Self-Timer: Interfaces: Power Supply: ± 2 EV Built-in (Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Reduction) 6. 7 in. (0. 17 to 2. 5 m) (telephoto) Through the lens (TTL) auto/manual 10-second delay RS-232C, CF Slot, Video Out 2CR5 lithium battery Nickel-hydride Battery Pack NB-5H Compact Power Adapter CA-PS100/100E CR2016 lithium battery for Date / Clock backup 32° to 104° F (0° to 40° C) Operating Temperatures: Operating Humidity: Dimensions: Weight: 10 to 90% Appendices 4. 1 x 2. 7 x 1. 5 in. (103 x 68 x 37. 3 mm) Approximately 9. 2 oz. (260 g) excluding batteries and CF cards 103 Compact Power Adaptor CA-PS100/100E (sold separately in some regions) Input Voltage: Rated Output: Input Rating: AC 100 to 240 V (50/60 Hz) Charging: 7. 2 V, 0. 65 A Camera power supply: 6. 5 V, 1. 5 A Charging: 23 to 26 VA (100 to 240 V) Camera power supply: 18 to 20 VA (100 to 240 V) Operating Temperature: 32° to 104° F (0° to 40° C) Dimentions: 3. 0 x 4. 0 x 1. 5 in. [. . . ]