Canon PowerShot A530 User's Manual
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1. PLAYBACK To enter Shooting mode slide the mode switch to the camera icon To view images slide the mode switch to the OIOV ICON PLAYBACK amp ZOOMING Slide the mode switch to the camera icon and using the left right buttons move between images To magnify an image use the zoom lever When zoomed use the left right up down buttons to move around the image Use the zoom lever again to return to full view CANON POWERSHOT TRANSFERRING IMAGES TO A COMPUTER Using Windows Vista XP or Mac OSX v 10 3 10 4 1 Plug camera USB cable into Camera USB port 2 Plug other end of cable into an available USB port 3 Turn Camera on and wait follow on screen orompts It may take a few minutes for the initial install before you can transfer your photos DISCONNECTING THE CAMERA Make sure no information is being transferred green light is not flashing Then unplug the usb cable and turn off the camera Please note For some older versions of Mac OS you must unmount the camera drive by dragging it to the trash bin before disconnecting the USB cable or turning the camera off VIEWING IMAGES ON A TV MONITOR Using a video compatible television as a monitor to shoot or play back images when it is connected to the camera with the supplied AV cable 1 Turn off the camera and the TV 2 Connect the AV cable to the camera s AV OUT terminal 3 Plug the other ends of the AV cable to the VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN jacks2. on the TV 4 Tun on the TV and switch it to Video mode 5 Turn on the camera MEDIA LOAN RESETTING TO DEFAULTS After you re done using the Powershot please return the settings to their default values 1 Press the Menu set up button and scroll down to RESET ALL 2 Select OK and press the FUNC SET button Settings cannot be reset when the camera is connected to a computer or printer The following cannot be reset Shooting mode Date Time White balance data recorded with the custom white balance func Colors specified in the color accent or color swap modes A530 model only FORMATTING MEMORY CARDS You should always format a new memory card or one from which you wish to erase alll images and other data Please note Formatting initializing a memory card erases all past and present data 1 Press MENU and select the Format option 2 Select OK and press the FUNC SET button LOW LEVEL FORMAT We recommend you select Low level format when you think that the recording reading speed of a memory card has dropped This may require up to 2 or 3 minutes for some cards GENERAL INFORMATION Audio Format SD amp mul timedia for A550 up to 2GB or with video FPS A550 640 x 480 30 or 15 FPS 320 x 240 30 or 15 FPS Sequen tial motion JPEG AVI not the more efficient Note Camera comes w 512 card please do not remove this card MPEG WAVE only as A530 640
3. Media oan Operating Guide for CANON POWERSHOT Media Loan Operating Guides are also available online at www evergreen edu media ml A95 Shooting Mode Dial Power Lamp Speaker On Off Button Shutter Button __ Viewfinder Window Zoom Lever x AF assist beam Red eye reduction Lamp Microphone Self Timer Lamp To A V Out Ring Release dH PETE Button Om Lens _ Ring Terminal USB Cover Terminal Strap Mount Mode Switc Indicators Pii Viewfinder LCD Monitor CD Card Slot Cover 4Flash Up Button Right Button Left Button DC in amp Macro Manual Focus Down Button SET Button Function Single Image Battery Erase Button Display Cover Button Print Share Button Tripod Socket Battery Cover Lock WARNINGS Do not aim the camera directly into the sun or other intense light sources Do not immerse camera in liquid or allow to get wet Wipe dry with soft absorbent cloth if exterior contacts liquid or salt air Do not use place or store in direct sunlight or in places subject to high temperatures such as the dashboard or trunk of a car Do not place camera on speakers electric motors or other equipment generating strong electromagnetic fields FUNC MENU The mode dial will determine what options are available Press the FUNC button then use the Up Down buttons to select a function to change and left right to set the function When done setting up the camera press the FUNC button to return to shooti
4. ng mode Media Loan 360 867 6253 Please Recycle SHOOTING Make sure camera is in shooting mode and then turn the shooting dial to the desired setting AUTO is easiest Aim the camera and use the zoom lever to frame the shot to your desires Press the shutter button down halfway to let the camera adjust focus and exposure When ready press the button down complete to take the image LCD MONITOR A95 only Use the LCD monitor to check an image during shooting to play back recorded images or to adjust menu settings The LCD monitor will automatically turn off when it clicks shut against the camera body For protection always close the LCD monitor after use Pressing the DISP button switches the LCD monitor display mode The AF frame changes according to its setting LCD monitor On AF Frame set to AiAF Green Focusing complete focused AF frame Does not appear Focusing difficulty Af Frame set to Center or Flexizone Green Focusing complete Yellow Focusing difficulty The Evergreen State College Olympia WA 98505 canonag5 02 25 08 JW MEDIA LOAN A530 amp A550 Viewfinder window A V out USB AF assist beam DC in Red eye reduction lamp Self timer lamp Mi h icrophone Ring eoeeeecee cee eo eee eee eee eee eee eee eee eee eee eeseeeeee eee eee e sees eeeeeeeeeee eee eee eee eeeeeeee SHOOTING MODE DIAL Use the shooting mode dial to switch between
5. the shooting modes AUTO The camera Automatically selects settings IMAGE ZONE The camera automatically selects settings according to the image composition type Portrait Use this mode when you want the subject to appear sharp and the background to blur m Landscape Use this mode to shoot spacious landscape scenes Bi Night Scene Use this mode to capture human subjects against the backdrop of an evening sky or night scene A Fast Shutter Use this mode to shoot fast moving objects Slow Shutter Use this mode to shoot moving objects to make them appear blurred SCN Special Scene Select from 8 scene modes to shoot with the most appropriate settings for the scene rai Stitch Assist Use this mode when taking shots that you want to combine into a panorama Movie Use this mode to shoot movies Sound is also recorded simulfaneously CANON POWERSHOT Mode switch Speaker FUNC SET Viewfinder MOCI uong dn USPld Exposure single LCD monitor image erase Macro manual focus down button eoceceeceoe eee eee ee eee eee eee ee eee ee eee eee eee eee eee ee eeeeeseeeeeeeeee eee eee eee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee CREATIVE ZONE The user selects exposure aperture or other settings to achieve special effects P Program AE Tv Shutter soeed priority AE Av Aperture priority AE M Manual exposure C Custom SWITCHING BETWEEN SHOOTING AND
6. x 480 10 1 minute clips FPS 320 x 240 20 FPS and 160 x 120 15 Two AA Batter ies four for A95 Alkaline recharge able Rated only 90 shots with alkaline batteries Rated 360 shots with rechargeable 140 and 550 for A550 2 092 x 1 944 pix els native 2 092 X 1 456 16 9 cropped 2 048 x 1 536 1 600 x 1 200 640 x 480 A550 adds 3072 x 2304 amp 3072 x 1728 Please note If the camera is malfunctioning or not working please do not attempt to fix the problem yourself Take it back to media loan and discuss the problem with a media loan staff member Do not clean the camera using thinners benzine Synthetic cleaning substances or water All the above substances may distort or damage the camera For more information please visit www canon com or ask for Media Loan assistance
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