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Read this guide first if you are new to this camera.It describes the camera functions, setup and operating procedures.
Prepare the Camera for Use
Start Taking Pictures
Load Images onto a Computer
Digital Camera Operating Steps and Reference Guides
Install the Software
PowerShot A50 Solutions Disk(s)
Hardware Guide (This Guide) PowerShot A50 Software Starter Guide
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Processing Images with the Software
On-screen "Help"
or "Using [ software name ] " On-screen Guide or PowerShot A50 Software Stater Guide
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Camera Setup
Quick Start
Basic Functions
Buttons
Mode Dial Functions
Stitch Assist Mode
Menu Features
Other Functions
Appendices
Customer Support
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a Canon PowerShot A50, the easy-to-use digital camera with a wide-anglezoom 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 ensureyou 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. Canon Inc. reserves the right to change the specificationsof the hardware and software described herein at any time without prior notice.
• No part of this guide may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated intoany language in any form, by any means, without the prior written permission of Canon Inc.
• Canon Inc. makes no warranties for damages resulting from corrupted or lost data due to a mistaken operation ormalfunction of the camera, the software, the CompactFlash™ cards (CF cards), personal computers, peripheraldevices, or use of non-Canon CF cards.
Trademark AcknowledgmentsCanon and PowerShot are trademarks of Canon Inc. CompactFlash is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation. IBM is aregistered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. Macintosh and Power Macintosh are trademarksof Apple Computer Inc in the United States and other countries. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks ofMicrosoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. Other names and products not mentioned above maybe trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.Copyright © 1999 Canon Inc. All rights reserved.
Notice: Please ensure that you read and follow the handling and safety precautions onpages 9 to 14 of this guide before attempting to use the camera.
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FCC NoticeDigital Camera, Model PS1026
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Opera-tion is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This de-vice may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this devicemust accept any interference received, including interferencethat may cause undesired operation.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to complywith the limits for Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide rea-sonable protection against harmful interference in a residen-tial installation. This equipment generates, uses and can ra-diate radio frequency energy and , if not installed and usedin accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful in-terference to radio communications. However, there is noguarantee that interference will not occur in a particular in-stallation. If this equipment does cause harmful interferenceto radio or television reception, which can be determined byturning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged totry to correct the interference by one or more of the follow-ing measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.• Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuitdifferent from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TVtechnician for help.
Use of shielded cable is required to comply with class B lim-its in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.
Do not make any changes or modifications to the equip-ment unless otherwise specified in the manual. If suchchanges or modifications should be made, you could berequired to stop operation of the equipment.
Canon U.S.A. Inc.One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A.Tel No. (516) 328-5600
THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS MEETS ALLREQUIREMENTS OF THE CANADIAN INTERFERENCE-CAUSING EQUIPMENT REGULATIONS.
CET APPAREIL NUMERIQUE DE LA CLASSE B RESPECTETOUTES LES EXIGENCES DU REGLEMENT SUR LEMATERIEL BROUILLEUR DU CANADA.
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Table of Contents
Read This First ..................................... 9Handling and Safety Precautions .......... 9Guide to Components .......................... 15
Camera Setup .................................... 18Charging the Battery Pack ................... 18Installing the Battery Pack ................... 20Using the Camera with an AC Power
Source ........................ 23Inserting a CF Card ............................... 24Attaching the Wrist Strap .................... 27Setting the Menu Language ............... 28Setting the Date and Time .................. 29
Quick Start
Taking Pictures ................................... 32Taking pictures in Auto Mode ............. 32
Replaying Images .............................. 34Replaying Images in PLAY Mode ........ 34Replaying Images in MULTI Mode ...... 34
Erasing Images .................................. 36Erasing Images from a CF Card ........... 36
Detailed Guide to the Functions
Basic Functions .................................. 40Image Size and Quality ...........................
Specifications ............ 40Power On/Off Switch ............................ 41Camera Modes ...................................... 42Display Panel ......................................... 43Viewfinder ............................................ 44Indicators ............................................... 45
Upper Indicator ................................... 45Lower Indicator ................................... 45
Buttons ............................................... 46Shutter Button ...................................... 46
Pressing Halfway ................................. 46Pressing Fully ...................................... 46Rapid Shot Function ............................ 47Focus Lock .......................................... 48
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Zoom Buttons ....................................... 49Continuous/Self-Timer/+ Button ......... 49Flash/- Button ........................................ 51MACRO/JUMP Button ........................... 52LCD/VIDEO Button ................................ 54MENU Button ........................................ 54SET Button ............................................. 55
Mode Dial Functions ......................... 56Lock ........................................................ 56Auto Mode ............................................ 56Program Mode ...................................... 57Stitch Assist Mode ................................ 58Play Mode ............................................. 59Multi Mode ........................................... 59PC Mode ................................................ 60
Stitch Assist Mode ............................ 61Procedures for Shooting Horizontal/
Vertical Sequences ....... 63Procedures for Shooting 2 x 2 (Matrix)
Sequences ................... 65
Menu Features ................................... 68Basic Menu Operations ........................ 69Record Menu ......................................... 70
Quality ................................................ 70+/- (Exp.) ............................................. 72White Balance ..................................... 73Slow Shutter ....................................... 74
Play Menu ............................................. 75Show/Hide Info. .................................. 75Erase ................................................... 76Protect ................................................ 77Rotate ................................................. 77Slide Show .......................................... 78Print Order .......................................... 81
Setup ...................................................... 85LCD ..................................................... 85Beep ................................................... 85Power Save ......................................... 85Date/Time ........................................... 86Review ................................................ 86File No. Reset ...................................... 87
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Format ................................................ 88Language ............................................ 89
Other Functions ................................. 90Connecting to a TV .............................. 90Changing the Button Battery .............. 91Changing the Recording Format ........ 94
Appendices ........................................ 95Camera Maintenance ........................... 95Troubleshooting ................................... 96List of Message Codes ........................ 100List of Messages .................................. 101Specifications ...................................... 102
Index ................................................. 105
Customer Support ........................... 107
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Handling and Safety PrecautionsPlease read the handling and safety precautions that appear in the following pages of this guideand the PowerShot A50 Software Starter Guide. When you read through the remaining pages, werecommend that you have the camera at hand to try each function as you read about the correcthandling procedures.
Please ReadTest ShotsBefore you shoot images of subjects of importance to you, we highly recommend that you shootseveral trial images to confirm that you are operating the camera correctly. Please note thatCanon Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and distributors of its digital cameras are not liable forany consequential damages arising from any malfunction of a PowerShot camera orCompactFlash™ card (CF card) that results in the failure of an image to be recorded or to berecorded in a format that is machine sensible.
Warning Against Copyright InfringementPlease note that PowerShot digital cameras are intended for personal use and should never beused in a manner that infringes upon or contravenes international or domestic copyright lawsand regulations. Please be advised that in certain cases the copying of images from perfor-mances, exhibitions, or commercial properties by means of a camera or other device maycontravene copyright or other legal rights even if the image was shot for personal use.
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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 toyourself, other persons and equipment.
• In the next few pages, the term “equipment” refers primarily to the camera and its powersupply accessories.
Warnings• Do not aim the camera directly into the sun or at other intense light sources that could injure your
eyesight.• Do not trigger the optional 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) awayfrom infants when using the flash.
• Store this equipment out of the reach of children and infants. Accidental damage to the camera orbatteries by a child could result in serious injury. In addition, placement of the strap around the child’sneck could result in suffocation.
• Be particularly careful to keep the button batteries (CR2016 lithium) used in the camera out of the reachof children. Seek medical assistance immediately if a child swallows a battery.
• Do not use substances containing alcohol, benzene or thinners or other flammable substances on theequipment. The use of these substances may lead to fire or electrical shock.
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• Do not attempt to disassemble or alter any part of the equipment that is not expressly prescribed in thisguide. 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 cameradistributor 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. Pleaseconsult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk.
• Stop operating the equipment immediately if it should emit smoke or noxious fumes. Failure to do so mayresult in fire or electrical shock. Immediately power off the camera: turn the Mode Dial to the L (Lock)position and remove the camera battery or unplug the compact power adapter from the electrical outlet.Confirm that smoke or fume emissions cease. Please consult your camera distributor or the closest CanonCustomer Support Help Desk.
• Stop operating the equipment if it is dropped or the casing is damaged. Failure to do so may result infire or electrical shock. Immediately power off the camera: turn the Mode Dial to the L (Lock) position andremove the camera battery or unplug the compact power adapter from the electrical outlet. Please consultyour camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk.
• Prevent the equipment from contact with, or immersion in, water and other liquids. Do not allow liquidsto enter the interior. The camera has not been waterproofed. If the exterior comes into contact with aliquid or salt air, wipe it dry with a soft, absorbent cloth. In the event that water or other foreignsubstances enter the interior, immediately power off the camera: turn the Mode Dial to the L (Lock)position and remove the camera battery or unplug the compact power adapter from the electrical outlet.Continued use of the equipment may result in fire or electrical shock. Please consult your cameradistributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk.
• Do not cut, damage, alter or place heavy items on the power adapter cord. Any of these actions maycause an electrical short circuit, which may lead to fire or electrical shock. Replace a broken or damagedpower adapter cord.
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• Do not handle the power adapter cord if your hands are wet. Handling it with wet hands may lead toelectrical shock. When unplugging the cord, ensure that you hold the rigid portion of the plug. Pullingon the flexible portion of the cord may damage or expose the wire and insulation, creating the potentialfor fires or electrical shocks.
• Use of power sources not expressly recommended for this equipment may lead to overheating,distortion of the equipment, fire, electrical shock or other hazards. Use only the recommended compactpower adapter and accessories.
• Power down the computer and unplug the power adapter cord before attempting to connect theinterface cable to avoid the risk of electrical shock.
• Do not place the batteries near a heat source or expose it to direct flame or heat, or immerse them inwater. Such exposure may damage the batteries and lead to the leakage of corrosive liquids, which mayresult in fire, electrical shock, explosion and serious injury.
• Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the batteries. There is serious risk of injury due toan explosion. Immediately flush with water any area of the body, including the eyes and mouth, orclothing that comes into contact with the inner contents of a battery. If the eyes or mouth contact thesesubstances, immediately flush them with water and seek medical assistance.
• Avoid dropping or subjecting the batteries to severe impacts that could damage the casing. It could leadto leakage and injury.
• Do not short-circuit the battery terminals with metallic objects, such as key holders. It could lead tooverheating, burns and other injuries. Use the supplied battery case when transporting or storing thebatteries.
• Before you discard a battery, cover the terminals with tape or other insulators to prevent direct contactwith other objects. Contact with the metallic components of other materials in waste containers maylead to fire or explosions. Discard the batteries in specialized waste facilities if available in your area.
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• Use of batteries not expressly recommended for this equipment may cause explosions or leaks, resultingin 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 chargersmay result in overheating, distortion, fire or electrical shock.
• Disconnect Compact Power Adapter CA-PS100/100E from both the camera and electrical outlet afterrecharging and when the camera is not in use. Leaving it connected for long periods of time may causeit to overheat, distort or catch fire.
• The camera terminal of the compact power adapter cord is designed for exclusive use with thePowerShot A50. Do not use it with other products or batteries. There is risk of fire and other hazards.
Caution• Avoid using, placing or storing the equipment in places subject to strong sunlight or high temperatures,
such as the dashboard or trunk (boot) of a car. Exposure to intense sunlight and heat may cause thebatteries to leak, overheat or explode, resulting in fire, burns or other injuries. High temperatures mayalso cause deformation of the casing. Ensure that there is good ventilation when using the compactpower adapter to charge the battery pack or power the camera.
• Do not store the equipment in humid or dusty areas. Storage in these areas could lead to fire, electricalshock or other damage.
• Be careful not to bang the camera or subject it to strong impacts or shocks that could lead to injury ordamage the equipment when wearing or holding it by the strap.
• Be careful not to cover the flash with your fingers when shooting. In addition, do not touch the surfaceof the flash after taking several pictures in rapid succession. Either action could result in burns.
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Preventing MalfunctionsAvoid Strong Magnetic FieldsNever place the camera in close proximity to electric motors or other equipment generating strongelectromagnetic fields. Exposure to strong magnetic fields may cause malfunctions or corrupt imagedata.
Avoid Condensation Related ProblemsMoving the equipment rapidly between hot and cold temperatures may cause condensation (waterdroplets) to form on its external and internal surfaces. You can avoid this by placing the equipment in anairtight plastic bag and letting it adjust to temperature changes slowly before removing it from the bag.
If Condensation Forms Inside the CameraStop using the camera immediately if you detect condensation. Continued use may damage theequipment. Remove the CF card, battery and compact power adapter (if connected) from the cameraand wait until the moisture evaporates completely before resuming use.
Extended StorageWhen not using the camera for extended periods of time, remove the battery and store theequipment in a safe place. (Do not remove the button-sized CR2016 lithium battery.) Storing thecamera for extended periods with the battery pack installed will run down the battery pack andmay damage the camera.
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Guide to Components
• 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
Front View
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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 morethan 99.99% of the pixels operating tospecification. Less than 0.01% of the pixels mayoccasionally misfire or appear as black or reddots. This has no effect on the recorded imageand does not constitute a malfunction.
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Display Panel•(p. 43)
Operation panel
Indicators •(p. 45)
SET Button •(pp. 55, 69)
MENU Button •(pp. 54, 69)
• MACRO/JUMP Button (p. 52)
• LCD/VIDEO Button(p. 54)
• Zoom Buttons (p. 49)
• Continuous/Self-Timer/+Button (p. 49)
• Flash/- Button (p. 51)
• Shutter Button (p. 46)
• Mode Dial (p. 56)
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Battery Pack NB-5H, Compact Power AdapterCA-PS100/100E, power cords, DC CouplerDR-100A and 2CR5 lithium batteries are soldseparately in some regions.To confirm the package contents, see theback of the System Map packaged withyour camera.
Charging the Battery PackFollow the instructions below to chargeBattery Pack NB-5H before installing it in thecamera.
1. Attach the AC power cord to CompactPower Adapter CA-PS100/100E and plugit into an electrical outlet.
2. Set the battery pack into the compactpower adapter as shown below.
Battery PackNB-5H
• While charging, the CHARGING indicatoron the charger will flash green.
• Once the battery pack has charged, theCHARGING indicator will stop flashingand shine steadily.
To AC Electrical Outlet
CHARGING Indicator
AC power cord
Compact Power AdapterCA-PS100/100E
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• The battery pack requires approxi-mately 90 minutes to charge fully froma completely discharged state (ascharged with Compact Power AdapterCA-PS100/100E according to standardCanon testing conditions).
• Charging times will vary with theambient temperature and charge stateof the battery pack.
• To protect and prolong the battery packlife, do not charge it longer than 24hours at a time.
• Do not charge the battery pack inpoorly ventilated areas.
• Remove the power cord from the outletwhen charging is complete or thecompact power adapter is not in use.
• Do not charge batteries other thanBattery Pack NB-5H with the compactpower adapter.
• The battery pack continues to dischargea minute amount while it is left in thecamera, even if the camera is not used.
Since continual discharge will shortenthe life of the battery pack, you shouldremove it from the camera when it isnot in use and store it in the suppliedcase in a cool dry place. Remember tocharge it fully before using it again.
• The battery pack capacity may diminishif it is repeatedly charged without firstbeing fully discharged. It can berestored by fully charging and discharg-ing it several times.
• The service life of a battery pack hasexpired if its capacity to hold a chargediminishes severely despite several cyclesof full charging and discharging. Replacethe battery pack with a new one.
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3. Install the battery pack into the batterychamber with the terminals oriented inthe direction shown.
4. Close the battery cover and slide thelock into the locked position.
The following describes how to insert Battery PackNB-5H or 2CR5 lithium battery into the camera.
Fully charge Battery Pack NB-5H beforeusing it for the first time.
1. Ensure that the ModeDial is turned to the L(Lock) position (poweroff).
2. Slide the battery cover lock to therelease position and open the batterycover.
Installing the Battery Pack
Battery Terminals
2CR5 NB-5H
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• Make sure that the battery cover lock isin the lock position. The camera will notoperate unless the lock is secured.
• Remove the battery pack from thecamera whenever you will not use it foran extended period. Do not remove thebutton battery because it is used as thereserve power source for the date andtime settings.
• When removing battery Pack NB-5Hfrom the camera, it is helpful to slipyour fingernail or fingertip into theindent on the bottom of the batterypack before you gently pull it out.
Indent
2CR5 Lithium Batteries• Please note that using 2CR5 lithium
batteries at low temperatures willseverely limit their performance. Evennew batteries may only provide powerfor a few shots. You can obtain moreshots if you warm the battery in yourpocket immediately prior to use. Whenoperating the camera at close to 32˚F(0˚C) , keep the LCD panel off andcompose images with the opticalviewfinder.
• Even if the battery charge appears to bedepleted while shooting at lowtemperature (“Lb” shows in the displaypanel), the battery may still retain acharge when used at room tempera-ture.
• Do not use 2CR5 lithium batteries thathave been used in another camera. Thecamera may not operate properly.
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Battery PerformanceBattery Pack NB-5H 2CR5 Lithium Batteries
(Fully charged) (New, Sanyo Brand)
Shooting CapacityLCD Panel On Approx. 70 shots Approx. 80 shots
LCD Panel Off Approx. 280 shots Approx. 500 shots
Replay Capacity Approx. 70 min. Approx. 100 min.
• This data is generated according to ourstandard test conditions. Results will varywith shooting conditions and cameramodes. (Shooting: room temperature,Large/Fine, zoom used, flash fired onceevery four shots. Replay: room tempera-ture, continuous replay of one imageevery 5 seconds.)
• You are advised to use a power kit (soldseparately in some regions), a chargedbattery pack or an AC adapter if youwill be using the camera frequently atlow temperatures, loading images ontoa computer or performing other tasksthat require extended operation.
• Replace the supplied 2CR5 lithiumbattery with a new one of the sametype.
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Using the Camera with an AC Power Source• The DC output indicator on the
compact power adapter will shine redwhile in use as a DC power source forthe camera.
• Please note that the compact poweradapter will not charge a battery packwhile in use as a DC power source forthe camera.
• Unplug the compact power adaptercord from the electrical outlet afteruse.
• The compact power adapter can onlybe used as an AC power source forproducts specified for use with BatteryPack NB-5H.
DC CouplerDR-100A
Cable Cover
To power the camera with an AC powersource, connect DC Coupler DR-100A toCompact Power Adapter CA-PS100/100E asshown below and replace Battery Pack NB-5Hwith the other end of the DC coupler.
Compact PowerAdapterCA-PS100/100E
DCIndicator
DCTerminal
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Inserting a CF CardFollow the procedures below to insert a CFcard into the camera.
• Please note that using CF cards in thiscamera that have been used in othermanufacturers’ cameras or edited withother application software may causemalfunctions.
1. Slide the lock for the CF card slot coverto the open position and open thecover.
The CF card eject buttonwill pop up when a cardis inserted. Use thisbutton to eject a card.
2. As shown below, orient the card withits label side facing up and insert it intothe slot until it is firmly seated.
Label Side
Arrow Mark
3. Close the CF card slot cover.
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• Do not remove the battery or remove aCF card while the camera is writing to aCF card, erasing images or reading froma CF card.
• A CF card is a high-precision electroniccomponent. Do not bend, apply force to,or subject it to shocks or vibrations.
CF Cards and Estimated CapacitiesSmall/N Small/F Large/N Large/F CCD RAW
FC-4M 52 30 21 11 2FC-8M 106 61 43 23 4FC-15M 200 116 81 44 9FC-30M 446 251 179 96 19FC-48M 670 378 269 144 30
• Do not attempt to disassemble or alter aCF card.
• Moving a CF card rapidly betweentemperature extremes will causecondensation to form on the card andmay lead to a malfunction. To avoidcondensation, place the CF card into asealed plastic bag before moving it into adifferent temperature zone and allow itto adjust slowly to the new temperature.If condensation forms on the CF card, putit aside until the water droplets haveevaporated completely.
• Place the CF card in the supplied case forstorage.
• Do not use or store CF cards in thefollowing types of location.
- Locations subject to strong magneticfields
- Locations subject to dust or sand- Locations subject to high humidity and
high temperatures
• Small (640 x 480 pixels) and Large (1280 x 960pixels) images use JPEG compression. CCD RAW(1280 x 960 pixels) images are uncompressed.
• N refers to Normal quality, F to Fine quality.• Image totals are based on our standardized
shooting conditions. Actual totals may differaccording to the shooting conditions,
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Precautions with CF CardsPlease note that the PC card icon may take amoment (about 1 minute) to appear on theTaskbar of certain computers after insertion ina PC card slot. If this occurs, you should deletethe Windows® standard driver and install theSanDisk ATA FlashDisk device driver. Theprocedures are described below. Pleaseconsult your computer manufacturer if youare uncertain about these procedures.
How to Remove the Windows Standard Driver1. Insert the CF card (with adapter) into the
PC card slot. Right-click the [My com-puter] icon and select [Properties].
2. The System Properties dialog will appear.Click the [Device Manager] tab and select[View devices by connection] check box atthe top.
3. Click the [Computer] option, select thedevice with the PC card icon and click the[Remove] button.
4. When the Confirm Device Removal dialogappears, click the [OK] button.
5. Close the System Properties dialog.
6. Remove the CF card from the slot.
How to Install the SanDisk ATA FlashDiskDevice Driver1. Insert the CF card into the PC card slot.
2. The New Hardware Found dialog willappear. Choose the [Select from a list ofalternative drivers] option and click the[OK] button.
3. Select the [Show all devices] option in theSelect Device dialog.
4. Select [SanDisk] in the Manufacturerscategory. SanDisk ATA FlashDisk willautomatically be selected in the Modelscategory. Finish by clicking the [OK]button.
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Attaching the Wrist StrapA wrist strap is supplied with this camera.Follow the procedures below to attach it.
1. Insert the thin part of the wrist strapthrough the strap holder.
2. Insert the other end of the wrist strapthrough the loop of the thin part thatyou inserted through the strap holderin step 1.
3. Pull the wrist strap through the loop ofthe thin part until the loop slips overthe plastic part of the strap.
Strap holder
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Setting the Menu LanguageYou can change the language in whichmessages are displayed.The Language menu may appear differ-ently on cameras in some regions.
SET Button
MACRO/JUMPButton +/- Buttons
LCD Panel
1. Turn the Mode Dial to the PLAYposition.
2. Press and hold the SET button, thenpress the MACRO/JUMP button todisplay the Language menu.
3. Use the +/- buttons to move betweenlanguage selections and the SET buttonto execute the selection.
Mode Dial
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Setting the Date and TimeSet the correct date and time with thefollowing procedures.
SET ButtonMENU Button
+/- Buttons
LCD Panel
1. Turn the Mode Dial to the (Auto)position.
2. Press the MENU button to display theRec. menu.
Mode Dial
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5. Press the SET button to move betweenfields and the +/- buttons to advancevalues.
6. Once the settings are adjusted to yoursatisfaction, press the MENU button tosave your selection and exit.
7. Turn the Mode Dial to the L (Lock)position to shut off the power.
3. Press the +/- buttons to select [Setup].Then press the SET button to displaythe Setup menu.
4. Select [Date/Time] with the +/- buttonsand press the SET button. The Date/Time menu will be displayed.
The factory default for the date displaystyle may differ in some regions.
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Now that you have the camera set up,
lets jump right into picture taking.
This section explains the most basic
procedures for taking, reviewing and
deleting images. Since any images you
record can be readily deleted, try actually
taking some shots as you read through
this section.
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Mode Dial
Taking Pictures
Taking Pictures in Auto Mode1. Turn the Mode Dial to the (Auto)
position.
2. Look into the viewfinder and frame thesubject.
3. Use the Zoom buttons to make thesubject appear closer or farther away.
4. Press the shutter button halfway andwait until the beep sounds twice.
5. After the beeps, press the shutterbutton all the way.A single beep will indicate that theimage has been taken.
6. You can now take another picture.Turn the Mode Dial to the L (Lock)position when you wish to stop takingpictures.
Shutter Button
Viewfinder
Zoom Buttons
About Power Save• The lens cover will close and the camera
will automatically power down if leftfor 3 minutes. Turn the Mode Dial orpress any button to restore power.
LCD/VIDEO ButtonLCD Panel
MenuButton
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Two-Stage Shutter ButtonThe camera features a two-stage shutterbutton. Press the button lightly (depress to thehalfway point) to activate the first stage, thefocus and auto exposure lock. Pressing morefirmly to the second stage will activate theshutter, recording an image.
Previewing an Image Before ShootingPress the LCD/VIDEO button to turn on theLCD panel. Press it again to turn off the LCDpanel (p. 54).
Indicator Behavior After a ShotThe indicator beside the optical viewfinderflashes green after a shot is taken, indicatingthat the image is being recorded on the CFcard. Do not open the battery cover or CFcard slot cover while this indicator is flashing.
Press Halfway Press Fully
However, the next shot can usually be takenwhile the green light is flashing (p.47).
Other Shooting Features
Using the LCD Panel to Compose a Shot .. p. 54Reviewing an Image on the LCD Panel ....... p. 86Focusing on an Object at the Edge of a
Composition ........................................ p. 48Shooting Close-Ups (Macro Mode) ......... p. 52Shooting Telephoto Shots ....................... p. 49Shooting at the Slow Shutter Speed ....... p. 74Shooting Continuous Frames .................. p. 49Shooting with the Self-Timer .................. p. 49Shooting with the Flash On or Off .......... p. 51Shooting in Backlit or Bright Conditions
(Exposure Compensation) .................... p. 72Shooting in Natural or Artificial Lighting
(White Balance) .................................... p. 73Changing the Image Quality and Size ..... p. 70Shooting Images for Merging into Panoramas
(Stitch Assist Mode) ............................. p. 61
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LCD Panel
+/- Buttons
1. Turn the Mode Dial to the PLAYposition.
2. Press the + button to display the nextimage or the - button to display theprevious image.
3. When you have finished viewingimages, turn the Mode Dial to the L(Lock) position.
Replaying Images in PLAY ModeReplays images one at a time on the LCDpanel.
Replaying Images in MULTI ModeReplays sets of up to 9 images on the LCDpanel.
1. Turn the Mode Dial to the MULTIposition.
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2. Select image (green frame) by pressingthe +/- buttons.
• Display the selected image at full sizeby turning the Mode Dial to the PLAYposition.
• Display the next or previous nineimages by pressing the MACRO/JUMPbutton and +/- buttons. To select animage, press the MACRO/JUMP buttonagain.
3. When you have finished viewingimages, turn the Mode Dial to L (Lock)position.
Other Replay Features
Continuous Image Replay (Slide Shows) ..... p. 78Displaying images on a TV ...................... p. 90Rotating Images ...................................... p. 77Displaying the date and time information for
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Erasing Images from a CF CardFollow the procedures below to erase animage.
1. Turn the Mode Dial to the PLAY orMULTI position.
2. Press the +/- buttons to select theimage to be erased.
3. Press the MENU button.
4. Press the +/- buttons to select [Erase],then press the SET button.
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5. Press the +/- buttons to select [Single],then press the SET button.
6. Check the image, then press the SETbutton.
7. Press the +/- buttons to select [OK] or[Cancel] in the erase confirmationscreen, then press the SET button.
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• To delete all the images at once, select[All] in Step 5.
• If you want to stop the erase procedure,select [Cancel].
• To display the previous menu, press theMENU button.
ShortcutIn Play mode, you can erase the currentlydisplayed image by pressing and holdingthe SET button and pressing the - button.The erase confirmation screen will display.
Detailed Guideto the Functions
This section provides individual explana-
tions of each camera function. Read it to
find out more detail about each function
or for instructions on using the advanced
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• Large and Small sizes cover the exactsame scope but reproduce the imageswith differing numbers of pixels. Oncomputer monitors the Large format isdisplayed at 1280 x 960 pixels, while theSmall is displayed at 640 x 480 pixels.
• You can change the size and qualitysettings with the Menu feature in theAuto, Program or Stitch Assist modebefore shooting an image. (p. 70)
• In the Continuous mode, the defaultsize and quality settings are Small/Fineor Small/Normal. (p. 49)
• Figures noted herein reflect standardshooting conditions established byCanon. Actual file sizes will vary amongphotographic subjects.
Basic Functions
Image Size and Quality SpecificationsThe PowerShot A50 can take pictures with the following screen sizes and qualities.
Large/Fine (1280 x 960) JPEG High Quality 320 KBLarge/Normal (1280 x 960) JPEG Normal 170 KBSmall/Fine (640 x 480) JPEG High Quality 120 KBSmall/Normal (640 x 480) JPEG Normal 65 KBCCD RAW (1280 x 960) No Compression 1560 KB
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Power On/Off SwitchThe camera’s power isturned on and off with theMode Dial. The power isoff when the dial is turnedto the L (Lock) position andon when turned to anyother position.
Power Save FunctionShooting ModesThe camera automatically closes the lenscover and powers down if you do not usea camera function for approximatelythree minutes.
Playback ModesThe camera automatically powers down ifyou do not use a camera function forapproximately five minutes.
PC ModeWhen connected to a computer, amessage is displayed on the computermonitor if you do not use a camerafunction for approximately five minutes.If you do not use a camera function foran additional minute, the cameraautomatically powers down.
• To reactivate the camera after it ispowered down, turn the Mode Dial orpress any button.
• You can deactivate the Power Savefunction. (p. 85)
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Camera ModesThe PowerShot A50 features six operatingmodes that you select with the Mode Dial.
Shooting Modes : Auto ModeAuto mode is for taking standard pictures.The focus, exposure and white balancesettings as well as the flash are automati-cally selected or activated by the camera.
P : Program ModeProgram mode is also for taking pictures,but the Flash On/Off and Continuoussettings can be selected manually. Thefocus and exposure are set automaticallyby the camera. (The exposure can be fine-tuned manually with the ExposureCompensation function.) : Stitch Assist ModeTaking pictures in this mode is helpful ifyou intend to merge several images into asingle high-quality panoramic image.
Merging images is easy if you use thePhotoStitch software program.
Playback ModesPLAY : Play Mode
Play mode is for viewing images recordedon the CF card. Images are displayed onthe LCD panel one by one.
MULTI : Multi ModeMulti mode is for viewing multiple imagesrecorded on the CF card. Images aredisplayed on the LCD panel in groups ofnine.
Data Transmission ModePC : PC Mode
PC mode is for viewing and processingimages with a computer.
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Display PanelThe Display panel on the camera top showsthe status of camera settings, battery levelsand the approximate number of images thatcan be stored in the CF card at the currentsize and quality settings.
• Changing size and quality settings willalter the number of images that can bestored in the CF card.
• Message codes on the Display panel willindicate errors or the camera status.(p. 100)
Single Mode
Continuous Mode
Self-Timer Mode
Fine
Normal
CCD RAW
Large
Small
Flash On
Flash Off
Red-Eye Reduction
Macro Mode
Exposure Compensation
Beep On
Low Battery
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ViewfinderThe camera is equipped with an opticalviewfinder for image composition.
• The field of the viewfinder will changeas the Zoom button is pressed.
• In Macro mode (subject 6.7 to 20in. (17to 50cm) from the lens), the actual areashot by the lens is slightly lower than thearea shown in the viewfinder. The closerthe camera is to the subject, the largerthe difference between these areas.
Viewfinder Frame MarksThe camera focuses on the area encompassedby the square brackets in the viewfinder’scenter. When composing images, aim thecamera so that the photographic subject is inthe middle of the viewfinder.
• Pressing the shutter button halfwaylocks the focus until the button isreleased. This allows you to focus on aparticular object while freely changingthe image composition. A moment afterdepressing the shutter button halfway,two beeps will sound and a green orred indicator will light, indicating afocus lock. You are now free to reorientthe camera knowing that your targetsubject is in focus.
• When taking shots in Macro mode, besure to confirm the image compositionand focus in the LCD panel.
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IndicatorsTwo indicators appear to the left of theviewfinder. These lights shine or flash toconfirm various actions and camera modeswhen you press the shutter button.
Upper IndicatorGreen: Ready to take picture
(no flash)Flashing Green: Recording to and reading
from CF card. Transferringimage data to PC
Red: Flash On mode, ready to takepicture
Flashing Red: Flash Off mode, insufficientlight (image may blur)
Upper IndicatorLower Indicator
Lower IndicatorOrange: Macro Mode On
• The indicator flashes green when datasuch as images or print information isbeing written to the CF card. Never openthe battery cover or CF card slot coverwhile the indicator is flashing. Openingeither cover could corrupt the databeing written to the CF card.
• When the battery charge weakens, theLCD panel will shut off and “Lb” willshow in the display panel. You areadvised to replace the battery when thisshows. To warn you against attemptingto remove a battery that becomes low inthe midst of writing data to the CF card,a beep will sound continuously until theoperation is complete. Do not open thebattery cover or CF card slot cover untilthis beeping has stopped. Wait for thewrite operation and beeping to ceasebefore removing the battery.
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Shutter ButtonThe camera features a two-stage shutterbutton.
Pressing HalfwayPress the shutter button halfway to automati-cally set the focus, exposure and whitebalance to the optimal setting. When thecamera finishes metering, it will beep and lockthe shutter.
• When the camera is ready to take ashot, the upper indicator will shinegreen (no flash) or red (flash) and twobeeps will sound.
• When the LCD panel is turned on, theimage will freeze for an instant.
• In low light conditions in the Flash Offmode, the upper indicator will flash redand the shaking hands icon ( ) willdisplay in the bottom of the LCD panel.This is a warning that hand tremors orcamera movement may blur the image.
• In the Macro mode, the lower indicatorwill shine orange.
• In the Exposure Compensation mode,the subject will display in the LCD panelafter the second beep if the LCD panel isturned on when the shutter button ispressed halfway.
Pressing FullyPressing the shutter button all the way downcaptures an image and stores the data on theCF card.
• When an image is captured, a singlebeep will sound and the upper indicatorwill flash green while the data is storedon the CF card.
• If the LCD panel is turned on while animage is being stored, the window willmomentarily blank.
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• If the LCD panel is turned off and theReview function is set to On, a previewof the photographic subject will brieflyappear in the LCD panel while theshutter button is fully depressed.
• In low light conditions, the shakinghands icon ( ) may display in themiddle of the LCD panel as you take ashot. Be particularly careful while thisicon shows not to move the camera.
• You can conduct a shooting test even ifa CF card is not installed by turning onthe LCD panel with the LCD/VIDEObutton. The image cannot, however, berecorded.
• If the CF card is missing or full, youwon’t be able to shoot and the beepwill sound continuously while theshutter button is pressed halfway.
Rapid Shot FunctionWhen a picture is taken, the data istemporarily stored in the camera’s on-boardmemory until it can be written to the CF card.As long as there is adequate free capacity inthe on-board memory, a second shot can betaken immediately after the first. When theon-board memory is fills up, the camera willbeep and temporarily cease activating theshutter. Meanwhile, the data in the memorywill be written to the CF card. As soon asspace for one image is free, you can take thenext picture.
• If you wish to take many pictures atshort intervals, use the Continuousmode. (p. 49)
• The rapid shot function is not availablein CCD RAW mode. (p. 71)
• The indicators will flash green whileimage data is being written to the CFcard. Never open the CF card slot cover
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when these signals are on. Doing socould corrupt the image data.
Focus LockPressing the shutter button halfway locks thefocus until the button is released. This allowsyou to focus on a particular object while freelychanging the image composition. A momentafter depressing the shutter button halfway,two beeps will sound and a green or redindicator will light, indicating a focus lock.You are now free to reorient the cameraknowing that your target subject is in focus.
• If you release the shutter button only tothe halfway point after taking apicture, you can take a second pictureat the same focal setting simply bypressing the shutter button all the waydown again.
Situations Not Suited toAutofocus PhotographySome subjects are not suited to autofocusphotography. For these subjects, aim thecamera at another object at the samedistance, press and hold the shutter buttonhalfway to lock the focus, and re-aim thecamera at the subject.
The following subjects are generallydifficult to shoot with autofocus.
• extremely low-contrast objects• compositions that mix close and far
objects in the center of the viewfinder• extremely bright objects in the center of
the viewfinder• moving objects such as automobiles
For objects behind glass, position thecamera as close as possible to the glass toreduce unintended reflection.
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Zoom ButtonsThe zoom can be set from wide angle, 4.3mm (35 mm film equivalent: 28 mm), totelephoto, 10.8 mm (35 mm film equivalent:70 mm). Press the right side of the buttonto zoom in (telephoto) and the left side tozoom out (wide angle).
Wide Angle
Telephoto
• The zoom setting can not be changedwhile a menu is displayed or after thefirst shot has been taken in Stitch Assistmode.
Continuous/Self-Timer/+ ButtonAuto Mode:This button turns the Self-Timer mode on andoff.
• The icon indicates theSingle (frame) mode. Oneframe is shot when theshutter button is pressed.
• The icon indicates theSelf-Timer mode. Theshutter will activate 10seconds after the shutterbutton is pressed.
Program Mode:This button switches between the Single(frame), Continuous (frame) and Self-Timermodes.
• The icon indicates theSingle mode. One frame isshot when the shutterbutton is pressed.
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• The icon indicates theContinuous mode. If theshutter button is pressedcontinuously, up to 15frames will be shotcontinuously until theinternal memory is full. Theimage size is automaticallyset to Small.
• The icon indicates theSelf-Timer mode. Theshutter will automaticallyactivate 10 seconds afterthe shutter button ispressed.
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Play Mode:This button displays the next stored image.
Multi Mode:This button selects the next stored image.
Menu Button:This button moves the selection to the nextoption.
Self-Timer Procedures• With the Self-Timer mode activated, the
shutter activates 10 seconds after theshutter button is pressed. You can tellwhen the Self-Timer has been activatedby the beeping sounds and the flashingof the Red-Eye Reduction Lamp.
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Flash/- ButtonProgram or Stitch Assist Mode:This button switches between the Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Flash On and Flash Offfunctions.
• The absence of a flash iconindicates the Auto mode.The flash will automaticallyrespond to the light leveldetected by the camera.
• The icon indicates theRed-Eye Reduction mode.When the flash is required,the Red-Eye ReductionLamp will light when youpress the shutter button.
• The icon indicates theFlash On mode. The flashwill fire with each shot.
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• The Red-Eye Reduction mode counter-acts the tendency for flash photographyto produce the red-eye effect in printsof humans and animals, the result oflight reflected back from the subjects’retinas. The flash emitted before theactual shutter operation causes thesubjects’ irises to narrow in advance,thereby reducing the potential forreflections back from the retinas.
• When shooting in the Red-Eye Reductionmode, press the shutter button halfwayand wait a moment before pressing itfully. If the interval between pressingthe shutter halfway and all the way istoo short, the Red-Eye Reduction Lampmay not fire.
• The icon indicates theFlash Off mode. The flashwill not fire.
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Play Mode:This button displays the previous storedimage.
Multi Mode:This button selects the previously storedimage.
Menu Button:This button moves the selection to theprevious option.
MACRO/JUMP ButtonAuto, Program or Stitch Assist Mode:This button turns the Macro mode on or off.
• The icon indicates thatthe Macro mode is on.
• In Macro mode, the lower indicator willshine orange when you press theshutter button halfway.
• In Macro mode, the actual area shot bythe lens is slightly lower than the areashown in the viewfinder. The closer thecamera is to the photographic subject,the larger the difference between theseareas.
• Macro mode off.
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• In Macro mode, the subject can be shotwithin a range of 6.7 to 20in. (17 to 50cm)and remain in focus.
• When shooting in Macro mode, checkthe LCD panel to confirm that the focusand scope of the image are correct.
Play Mode and Multi Mode:This button turns the Jump mode on or off.
Jump Mode:The following operations are possible.
• In Play mode, press the + button tojump 9 images ahead, the - button tojump 9 images back.
• In Play mode, you can also press andhold the SET button and press the +button to jump to the last image.Substitute the - button to jump to thefirst image.
• In Multi mode, turning on the Jumpmode enables you to display the nextor previous set of nine images bypressing the +/- buttons.
• In Multi mode, you can also press andhold the SET button and press the +button to jump to the last set of nineimages. Substitute the - button to jumpto the first set.
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LCD/VIDEO ButtonAuto Mode and Program Mode:This button turns the LCD panel on or off.
Play Mode and Multi Mode:With the TV connected, this button turns theVideo Output function on or off.
• The LCD panel automatically turns on inProgram mode, except when the WhiteBalance function is set to any setting but[Auto] or the Slow Shutter function is setto any setting but [Off]. The LCD/VIDEObutton can be pressed to turn it off.
• In Stitch Assist mode, the LCD panel isautomatically turned on.
• The Video Output does not functionwhile shooting is in progress.
• If the LCD panel is left on for a longperiod, the camera may become warm.This is normal and does not constitute abreakdown
MENU ButtonAuto Mode, Program Mode andStitch Assist Mode:This button displays the Record (Rec.) menu.(p. 68)
Program ModeStitch Assist Mode
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Play Mode and Multi Mode:This button displays the Play menu. (p.68)
• When a menu is already displayed onthe LCD panel, pressing the MENUbutton restores the previous screen.
SET ButtonThis button selects the current menu optionshown on the LCD panel.
Image Quality andSize Settings
LCD Panel
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The Mode Dial allows you to select between the various shooting and playback modes featured onthe PowerShot A50.
Mode Dial Functions
LockThe Mode Dial should beset to the L (Lock) positionwhen the camera is not inuse. In this mode the lens cover will close andthe camera power will shut off.
• Ensure that you turn the Mode Dial tothe L (Lock) position before you changea battery, eject a CF card or connect thecamera to a computer or television.
Auto ModeIn Auto mode, the cameraselects whether or not to usethe flash and automaticallychooses focus, exposure and white balance settings.The size is fixed at Large for this mode, but thequality setting can be changed. It is convenient touse this mode for normal picture taking.
Buttons Available in Auto Mode• Macro ButtonUse this button to shoot a photographicsubject 6.7 to 20in. (17 to 50cm) from thelens. The icon displays in the DisplayPanel when this mode is selected.• Self-Timer ButtonUse this button to activate the Self-Timermode. The icon displays in the DisplayPanel when this mode is selected.The shutter will activate 10 seconds afterthe shutter button is pressed.
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Program ModeIn Program mode, you canmanually select the Singleor Continuous mode aswell as the image size and quality.
• Be sure to select this mode to use theCCD RAW function (no compression) forshooting.
Buttons Available in Program ModeFlash ButtonThe Flash On, Flash Off and Red-EyeReduction functions can be manually setwith this button. The icon indicates thatthe Red-Eye Reduction mode is selected.The icon indicates the Flash On mode isselected. The icon indicates the FlashOff mode is selected.
Macro ButtonUse this button when you want to shoot asubject 6.7 to 20in. (17 to 50cm) from thelens. The icon appears in the DisplayPanel when this mode is selected.
Continuous/Self-Timer ButtonUse this button to activate the Continuousand Self-Timer modes. The icon isshown in the Display Panel when theContinuous mode is selected. The iconshows when the Self-Timer mode isselected.
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Stitch Assist ModeWhat is Stitch Assist?The Stitch Assist mode isdesigned to make it easierto merge separate panoramic images into asingle, seamless image using a softwareprogram on a computer. You can shoot aphotographic subject that won’t fit into asingle frame, such as a landscape, and stitch ittogether later with a program such asPhotoStitch. This mode displays the previousimages while you shoot the next in ahorizontal, vertical or matrix sequence ofimages.
Horizontal Sequence
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Play ModeIn Play mode, you candisplay images from the CFcard one at time on theLCD panel.
• Press the + or - button to display thenext or previous recorded image.
• You can jump 9 images ahead or behindby selecting the Jump mode with theMACRO/JUMP button and then pressingthe + button or - button. In addition,pressing the SET button in Jump modefollowed by the + button or - buttondisplays the last or first image, respec-tively.
• CCD RAW images are displayed asminiature thumbnails (not full screen).
Multi ModeIn Multi mode, you candisplay images from the CFcard in groups of nine onthe LCD panel.
• A green border indicates the selectedimage. Move the selection betweenimages using the +/- buttons and displaythe selection at full size by turning theMode Dial to the PLAY position.
• You can display the next or previous setof nine images by selecting the Jumpmode with the MACRO/JUMP buttonand then pressing the + button or -button. In addition, pressing the SET
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button in Jump mode followed by the +button or - button displays the last orfirst set of nine images, respectively.
PC ModeIn PC mode, you canconnect the camera to acomputer to load imagesinto an image processing application program.
• The Display panel will display [PC] whenthe camera is ready to display or loadimages on the computer.
• The camera may cease to respond whenthe Mode Dial is turned from the PCposition to another setting. Turn theMode Dial to the L (Lock) position andback again, or press any button toresume normal operation.
• Please refer to the PowerShot A50Software Starter Guide for furtherdetails.
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Set the Mode Dial to the (Stitch Assist)position and follow the procedures below tomerge several images into one large panoramicscene. In Stitch Assist mode, images can beshot in horizontal, vertical or 2x2 (matrix)sequences. The merged image cannot beviewed in the camera’s LCD panel.
Buttons Availablein Stitch Assist Mode
FLASH Button• The Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Flash On
and Flash Off modes can be set withthe Flash button.
MACRO Button• The Macro mode for shooting
photographic subjects 6.7 to 20in. (17 to50cm) distant from the lens can be setwith the Macro button.
Stitch Assist Mode
Retaking a Picture• In this mode, repeatedly pressing the
+ button enables you to scroll throughthe images to confirm the currentmerge sequence and to retake animage if required.
• To retake an image in a horizontal orvertical sequence, press the + buttonto return to the previous image andtake the shot. Press the + button againto return to the original image.
• To retake an image in a 2x2 (matrix)sequence, press the + button toadvance to any image that you wish toreplace and take the shot.
When a Sequence is Complete• When you have completed shooting a
sequence, press the SET button toreturn to the Stitch Assist menu.
• To exit Stitch Assist mode, turn theMode Dial to another setting, such asthe L (Lock) position.
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• The Display Panel may display a lowernumber of recordable images in StitchAssist mode than in Auto or Programmode.
• The CD-ROM that accompanied thecamera contains the PhotoStitchShooting Guide, an On-screen Guideintroducing shooting hints andtechniques for improved results withPhotoStitch. Please read this guidebefore shooting.(In some regions, thePhotoStitch Shooting Guide is includedin print, in the PowerShot A50 SoftwareStarter Guide.)
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Procedures for Shooting Horizontal/Vertical Sequences
Horizontal Sequence
Vertical Sequence
1. Turn the Mode Dial tothe (Stitch Assist)position.
2. Select [Horizontal] or [Vertical] with the+/- buttons and press the SET button.
To change the direction, press the + button.
3. Shoot the first image.After the indicator stops flashing green, thenext image appears beside the previous image.
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4. Orient the camera so that the secondframe overlaps a small portion of thephotographic subject of the first imageand press the shutter button to takethe next image.
After the indicator stops flashing green, thesecond recorded image will display beside apreview of the new photographic subjectcaptured by the lens.
• To retake the previous image in thesequence, press the + button beforeshooting the next image. The previouslyrecorded image will be replaced by apreview of the new photographicsubject captured by the lens.
5. Follow the same steps to shootsubsequent images in the sequence.
• Do not worry about minor discrepanciesin the overlapped areas because thecomputer software can compensate forthem when the images are merged.
• You can check through a sequence byrepeatedly pressing the + button.Release the button to retake theprevious image.
• A maximum of 26 frames may be shotin any horizontal or vertical sequence.
6. Finish the sequence by pressing the SETbutton after the last image has beenrecorded.
• The respective icons will display on theLCD panel when the Exposure Compen-sation, White Balance and Slow Shuttersettings are set to values other thantheir default settings.
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Procedures for Shooting 2x2 (Matrix) Sequences
1. Turn the Mode Dialto the (StitchAssist) position.
2. Select [2x2] with the +/- buttons andpress the SET button.
3. Shoot the first image.After the indicator stops flashing green,the recorded image will display in theupper right, and a preview of the newphotographic subject captured by the lenswill appear in the lower right.
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• By default, images are recorded in aclockwise direction starting from theupper right. To change the startingposition, press the + button beforetaking the first shot.
4. Overlap a small portion of the photo-graphic subject of the first image andshoot the next image in the sequence.
After the indicator stops flashing green,the second recorded image will display inthe lower right, and a preview of the newphotographic subject captured by the lenswill appear in the lower left.
5. Orient the camera so that the thirdimage will correctly overlap a portionof the second image and take the shot.
After the indicator stops flashing green,the third recorded image will display in thelower left, and a preview of the newphotographic subject captured by the lenswill appear in the upper left.
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6. Orient the camera so that the fourthimage will correctly overlap a portionof the third image and take the shot.
After the indicator stops flashing green, thefourth recorded image will display in theupper left, and a preview of a new photo-graphic subject captured by the lens willappear in the position of the first image.
• Do not worry about minor discrepanciesin the overlapped areas because thecomputer software can compensate forthem when the images are merged.
• You can check through the sequence bypressing and holding the + button,which will cause the lens preview todisappear.
7. Finish the sequence by pressing the SETbutton after all the images have beenrecorded.
• To retake a shot, press the + button toadvance to the image you want toreplace, wait until the lens previewdisplays and then retake the shot.
• The respective icons will display on theLCD panel when the Exposure Compen-sation, White Balance and Slow Shuttersettings are set to values other thantheir default settings.
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Menus can be used to select image size and quality settings (Record menu), to select the display options,such as information formats and the Slide Show option (Play menu), and to select date, time and othercamera settings, such as the LCD panel brightness (Setup menu).
Menu Features
Record Menu
• Quality ....................................... p. 70• +/- (Exp.) ...................................... p. 72• White Balance ............................. p. 73• Slow Shutter ................................ p. 74• Setup ............................................ p. 85
LCD ............................................ p. 85Beep .......................................... p. 85Power Save ............................... p. 85Date/Time ................................. p. 86Review ...................................... p. 86File No. Reset ........................... p. 87
Play Menu
Auto Mode
Program ModeStitch Assist Mode
• Show/Hide Info. .......................... p. 75• Erase ............................................. p. 76• Protect ......................................... p. 77• Rotate .......................................... p. 77• Setup ............................................ p. 85
LCD ............................................ p. 85Beep .......................................... p. 85Power Save ............................... p. 85Date/Time ................................. p. 86Format ..................................... p. 88Language ................................. p. 89
• Slide Show ................................... p. 78• Print Order .................................. p. 81
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Basic Menu OperationsMenu functions are operated by the MENU,+/- and SET buttons.
MENU ButtonThis button turns the menu display on or off.This button also displays the previous menuwhen a submenu has been selected.
+/- ButtonsThese buttons move the selection from oneoption to another within a menu. A highlightappears around an option to indicate itsselection. Press the + button to display the
next option and press the - button to displaythe previous option.
• Pressing and holding either button willcause the highlight to move continu-ously to the next option.
SET ButtonThis button confirms the selection of a menuoption or a setting. When there is a submenuavailable, pressing this button advances thedisplay to the next menu level. Once the SETbutton has been pressed, the selected settingtakes effect.
The selected item ishighlighted
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Record MenuPressing the MENU button in the Auto,Program or Stitch Assist mode displays theRecord menu on the LCD panel.
• In Auto mode, the ExposureCompensation is set to [0], the WhiteBalance to [Auto] and the Slow Shutterto [Off]. No other settings are availablefor these functions in Auto mode.
QualityThe Quality option is used to set the format inwhich the image will be recorded. Imagequality can be set to [Normal], [Fine] or [CCDRAW], and the to [Large] or [Small].
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Size/Quality Compression Format File Size
Large/Fine (1280 x 960)
JPEG High Quality 320 KB
Large/Normal (1280 x 960)
JPEG Normal 170 KB
Small/Fine (640 x 480)
JPEG High Quality 120 KB
Small/Normal (640 x 480)
JPEG Normal 65 KB
CCD RAW (1280 x 960)
No Compression 1560 KB
• JPEG file sizes will vary betweenphotographic subjects.
• The file sizes given here reflectstandard shooting conditions estab-lished by Canon.
• The Small and CCD RAW sizes are notavailable in Auto mode. CCD RAW sizeis not available in Stitch Assist mode.
• A second CCD RAW picture can not bestarted until the first image has beencompletely written to the CF card(green flashing indicator stops).
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+/- (Exp.)The Exposure Compensation function allowsyou to adjust exposure settings to a variety ofsituations in which a photographic subject isshadowed or a light source is too intense,such as backlight shots and artificiallyilluminated night shots.
• To use this function, aim the camera atthe photographic subject and watch theeffect on the image in the LCD panel asyou adjust the exposure with the +/-buttons. Press the SET button or MENUbutton to confirm the setting.
• Once a setting other than zero has beenselected, the Display Panel will show a+/- icon and the ( ) icon will display inthe lower left of the LCD panel.
• After the setting is set, the image canbe shot as shown in the LCD displaysimply by pressing the shutter button.
• The Exposure Compensation functioncannot be activated in Auto Mode
ShortcutIn Program mode, you can display this menudirectly by pressing and holding the SETbutton, and pressing the - button.
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White BalanceThe White Balance function can be set to suitthe shooting conditions when the flash is notused and an image is taken only with natural orartificial ambient light. The [Auto], [Day Light],[Cloudy], [Tungsten], and [Fluorescent] settingsare available. Settings other than Auto will causethe respective icon to display in the lower left ofthe LCD panel.
IconsAuto: Camera selects the setting
automatically.
Day Light: For shooting outdoors inbright daylight.
Cloudy: For shooting in cloudyconditions or in twilight.
Tungsten: For shooting indoors inartificial lighting fromtungsten light bulbs.
Fluorescent: For shooting in artificiallighting from fluorescentlights.
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IconsOn: For intentionally setting
the shutter to a slow speed.
Off: Camera selects a settingautomatically.
Night Scene: For night scene.
• In the [On] or [Night Scene] mode, handtremors and camera movement mayprevent a clear image from being shot.Affix the camera to a tripod to shoot, ortake a test shot and examine it beforeshooting for real.
• In the [On] or [Night Scene] mode, usingflash photography in a dark place willcause the flash to fire twice. Since thepicture is taken with the second flash,do not move the camera until the flashfires for the second time.
Slow ShutterThe Slow Shutter function can be used to shootnight scenes and subjects in dark rooms. The[On], [Off] and [Night Scene] settings areavailable. The [On] and [Night Scene] settingswill cause the respective icon to display in thelower left of the LCD panel.
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Play MenuPressing the MENU button in the Play or Multimode displays the Play menu on the LCDpanel.
Show/Hide Info.This function displays information about animage, such as its shooting date and filenumber.
• Selecting this option causes the LCDpanel to display the image data. Themenu then shows the [Hide Info.]option.
• In Play mode, this function displays theimage number, total number of images,file number, shooting date and timeand protection setting icon.
• In Multi mode, this function displays theimage number of the selected imageand the total number of images. Whenthe total number of images requiresfour or more digits, all image numbersare replaced by the number sign “#”.
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EraseThis function can be used to erase image filesfrom a CF card.
• Selecting the [Single] option allows youto scroll through images with the +/-buttons and select single images forerasing.
• Selecting the [All] option erases all theimages on a CF card with the exceptionof protected images.
• When confirmation messages aredisplayed, select [OK] to erase, or[Cancel] to cancel, this operation.
ShortcutIn Play mode, you can erase the currentlydisplayed image by pressing and holding theSET button and pressing the - button. Theerase confirmation screen will display.
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RotateThe Rotate function can be used to rotate arecorded image 90˚ clockwise or counterclock-wise for playback. This allows you to playimages with the correct orientation in slideshows.
ProtectThe Protect function locks an image file toprevent accidental deletion from the CF card.This function is also used to unlock imagefiles.
• Use the +/- buttons to scroll throughimages and the SET button to protect orunlock an image.
• A lock icon will appear next to animage that is protected.
+90˚
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• With each successive press of the SETbutton, the image is rotated 90˚clockwise, 90˚ counterclockwise andback to its original orientation.
• The Rotate function has no effect uponthe recorded image data.
StartBegin the slide show by selecting the Startoption.The All Images option displays the completeset of images on a CF card. Select Show 1, 2or 3, then use the Mark function to select theimages you wish to include in that show.Images are displayed in order by file numbers.
• During a slide show, press the +/- buttonsto pause or restart it.
• Press the MENU button to stop a slide show.• In Show Info mode, the current frame
number and the total number of markedframes will display while a slide show ofmarked images is being played.
Slide ShowThis function automatically scrolls through theimages on a CF card displaying each in turn asin a slide show. You can set the length of timethat each is replayed and specify a subset ofimages to display with the Mark/Unmarkoption.
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Mark/UnmarkThis function is used to mark or unmarkimages for replay in a slide show. You cansave marked images in shows 1 to 3.
• CCD RAW images can be maked andselected for Slide Show playback, butthey will be displayed as miniaturethumbnails (not full screen) on the LCDpanel or a connected video monitor.
• Use the +/- buttons to scroll throughimages and the SET button to mark animage. If you select the marked imageand press the SET button, the image isunmarked. A checkmark will beassociated with marked images.
• A maximum of 100 images can bemarked.
A checkmarkappears beside slideshows in whichmarked images havealready beenregistered.
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Clear MarksThis function clears all marked data containedin shows 1 to 3.
• Selecting [OK] deletes the marks.Selecting [Cancel] returns the LCD panelto the Slide Show menu.
Play TimeThe length of time an image is displayed onthe LCD panel can be set to [+/- Manual] or tothe [3 sec.], [5 sec.] or [10 sec.] settings.
• With the manual setting, the slide showcan be advanced forward or backwardwith the +/- buttons.
• The actual play time for some imagesmay differ slightly from the selectedsetting.
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RepeatSelecting this option enables you to automati-cally repeat the slide show once it reaches thelast image.
• When it is set to on, the power savefunction will not power down thecamera while a slide show is playing.Since playing slide shows for extendedperiods of time will use up the batterycharge, it is advisable to use an ACpower source.
• The MENU button will still end the slideshow when pressed, even if the Repeatfunction is active.
Print OrderImages on a CF card can be marked forprinting and the number of prints, the printtype and the image data (date and file no.)settings can be specified. The print specifica-tions for the PowerShot A50 conform to theDigital Print Order Format (DPOF) standard,allowing your prints to be output at thespecified parameters on compatible digitalprinters or at developing service outlets.
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each page. The [Index] setting prints an indexof the images like a contact sheet. The [Both]setting prints both individual images and anindex sheet.
Order PrintsYou can specify the images to be printed andthe number of copies. There are two ways tomark images: singly [select] or all at once [allimages].
• The print order will be from the imagewith the oldest shooting date to thenewest regardless of which markingoption is selected.
• Some printers or developing servicesmay not be able to output the imagesas specified.
• Print specifications created on a CF cardused in another DPOF compliant cameramay be overwritten by the PowerShotA50 and lost when you mark images.Please note that a warning [!] icon willappear in the upper right of the LCDpanel if a card with this type of data isinserted into your camera.
Print TypeThe print type can be specified.
The [Standard] setting prints one image to
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• Use the +/- buttons to scroll throughimages and the SET button to mark orunmark an image. A check markappears beside the marked images.
• A maximum of 998 images can bemarked at once.
• Hold the SET button down and pressone of the +/- buttons to specify thenumber of print copies within the range1 to 29. A single underline indicatesnumbers 10 to 19 and a doubleunderline indicates numbers 20 to 29.
• A CCD RAW image cannot be marked.
• All ImagesThis setting adds print marks to all imageson a CF card except for CCD RAW images.The number of print copies is automaticallyset to 1.
• Select ImagesImages can be selectively marked and thenumber of print copies specified.
Print Mark(Checkmark)
29 print copies (the double underlinerepresents 20)
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The options are [Off], which omits all data,[Date], [File No.] and [Both], which prints boththe date and file number.
• The date is printed in the format setwith the [Date Style] function. (p. 86)
• The first three digits of the file numberrepresent the folder name and the lastfour the individual frame number (e.g.100-0001). However, the file numbers ofimages taken in the CIFF format willdisplay as four-digit numbers (e.g.1001). (p. 94)
Cancel OrdersThis setting deletes the print mark data.
• Select [OK] to delete the print markdata. Select [Cancel] to return to theprint mark menu.
PropertyThis setting determines whether or not imagedata, such as the shooting date and filenumber, are printed.
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SetupSelecting the Setup option in either the Recordor Play menu displays the Setup submenu.
• The [Review] and [File No. Reset]options do not appear in the Setupsubmenu accessed from the Play menu.
• The [Format] and [Language] optionsdo not appear in the Setup submenuaccessed from the Record menu.
PlayMenuSettings
RecordMenuSettings
LCDThe brightness of the LCD panel can be switchedbetween the [Normal] and [Bright] settings.
BeepThe beep that signals the completion of theautofocus process, the closing of the shutterand the operation of a menu function can beturned on or off with this function.
Power SaveThis option turns the Power Save function onor off. If turned on, the camera will automati-cally power down if left unused for severalminutes in any mode.
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Date/TimeUse this setting to adjust the camera’s dateand time settings and display formats.
The factory default date style may differbetween regions.
• Press the SET button to move betweenthe Style, Day, Month, Year, Hour andMinute fields.
• Press the +/- buttons to advance thenumbers or options in a field.
• Press the MENU button to save thesettings and close the Date/Time menu.
ReviewThe Review function displays the picture onthe LCD panel if you continue to press theshutter after taking a shot. The Reviewfunction will still display the picture evenwhen the LCD panel is turned off.
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File No. ResetThe method by which the camera assigns filenumbers can be selected.
The file no. reset [On] setting resets the startingfile number to 1 (100-0001) each time a newCF card is inserted. On cards with existing files,the next available number is assigned.
The [Off] setting starts the file number on anew CF card at a number one higher than thelast number assigned to the previous CF card.For example, if the file no. 100-0005 is the lastshot recorded on a CF card, the first shot onthe next CF card will be assigned the file no.100-0006.
• Since the Off option avoids theduplication of file names, this setting isconvenient for processing images oncomputers.
About File NumbersImages can be assigned individual framenumbers ranging from 0001 to 9900. Eachfolder holds up to 100 images, and thefolder numbers range from 100 to 998.
100 0001 0002 0099 0100
101 0101 0102 0199 0200
198 9801 9802 9899 9900
200 0001 0002 0099 0100
Folder numbers cannot contain 99 in the last two digits.
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FormatThis function enables you to format a CF cardfor use with the camera. If the camera ceasesto operate correctly, a corrupted CF card maybe the cause. Solve the problem by selecting[Format] from the Setup menu to reformat theCF card.
• Images shot in Continuous or StitchAssist mode are always saved into thesame folder, creating the potential formore than 100 images to be containedin a single folder.
• Whenever the battery is removed fromthe camera, the last used folder isclosed and subsequent images are savedinto a new folder.
• Please note that formatting a CF carderases all data from the card, not justthe images.
• After the CF card is reformatted,checking and fixing it with a computerutility such as scandisk.exe, is highlyrecommended.
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LanguageUse the Language option to change thelanguage in which messages on the LCDpanel are displayed.The Language menu may appear differ-ently on cameras in some regions.
• If you are having difficulty with a CFcard made by a manufacturer otherthan Canon, reformatting it may solvethe problem. If it doesn’t, consult theoutlet from which you purchased thecard.
• Use the +/- buttons to move betweenlanguage selections and the SET buttonto execute the selection.
ShortcutHold the SET button down in PLAY mode andpress the MACRO/JUMP button to display thismenu directly.
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Connecting to a TVYou can connect your camera to a televisionto display the images you have recorded byfollowing the procedures below.
1. Turn the camera’s Mode Dial to the L(Lock) position and ensure that the TVpower switch is off.
2. Insert one end of the video cableshipped with the camera into the VIDEOTerminal and the other end into theTV’s Video In jack.
Other Functions
3. Turn on the TV and set its TV/Videosetting to Video.
4. Turn the camera’s Mode Dial to thePLAY or MULTI position.
5 If the image displays on the camera’sLCD panel, press the LCD/VIDEO buttonto turn it off.The image will display on the TV screen.Each time the LCD/VIDEO button ispressed, the display will switch betweenthe camera and the TV.
LCD/VIDEO Button
TV Video In VIDEO Terminal
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6. Play images using the normal proce-dures.
7. When you finish viewing, turn thecamera Mode Dial to the L (Lock)position before disconnecting the cablefrom both devices.
• When you are using the +/- buttons toswitch images, the display resolutionwill drop slightly until the next imageappears.
Due to different video signals in other countries,the images may not display on the TV screen evenwhen connected.
If the Clock Not Set icon ( ) flashes on theDisplay Panel, it means that the button batterycharge is low and the date/time setting hasbeen lost. Purchase a generic CR2016 lithiumbattery and exchange it for the spent batterywith the following procedures.
• The button battery is pre-installed atthe factory and may therefore expireearlier than its rated lifespan after thecamera has been purchased.
• The Clock Not Set icon will continue toflash on the Display Panel until you setthe date/time, even if you have changedthe button battery. Always set the date/time after changing the button battery.(p. 29)
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1. Ensure that the ModeDial is set to the L(Lock) position.
2. Slide the batterycover lock to therelease positionand slide thebattery coveropen.
3. Remove the battery pack.
4. Take out the button battery holder andremove the spent battery.
To remove the buttonbattery holder fromthe battery chamber,insert a fingernailbeneath the indentand gently pry it backand upward.
Indent
Button Battery Holder
5. Place the new button battery into theholder with the plus side facing theplastic holder.
Open End
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6. Place the button battery holder (withthe new button battery installed) backinto place in the battery chamber.
7. Replace the battery pack.
Align thebutton batteryholder with itsslot and lightlypress itforward intoplace withyour fingertip.
8. Close the battery cover and slide thelock to the locked position.
• After closing the battery cover, check tomake sure that the lock is in the lockedposition. The camera will not operateunless the lock is set.
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Changing the Recording FormatThe PowerShot A50 records images in the“Design rule for Camera File system” industrystandard format. The recording format can beswitched to the CIFF format to meet your filemanagement needs if you so wish.
1. Turn the Mode Dial to the P (Program)position.
2. Press the MENU button.
3. Hold the LCD/VIDEO Button down andpress the SET button.
4. Select a file format using one of the +/-buttons and press the SET button. The[Default] setting records in the “Designrule for Camera File system” format andthe [CIFF] setting in the CIFF format.
5. Turn the Mode Dial back to the L (Lock)position.
• Changing to the CIFF format will changethe recording file size and number ofrecordable images.
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Camera MaintenanceFollow the procedures below to clean thecamera body, lens, viewfinder and LCD panelwhen they become dirty.
• Never use thinners, benzene, syntheticcleansers or water to clean the camera.The use of these substances may distortor damage the equipment.
Camera BodyGently wipe dirt off the camera body with asoft cloth or an eyeglass lens wiper.
LensUse a lens blower to remove dust and dirtfrom the lens.
• Never wipe anything directly on the lens,even a soft cloth or eyeglass lens wiper.If the lens accumulates dirt that will notcome off with a lens blower, contactyour camera retailer or the closest CanonCustomer Support Help Desk.
ViewfinderUse a lens blower to remove dust and dirt fromthe viewfinder. If necessary, gently wipe theviewfinder with a soft cloth or eyeglass lenswiper to remove stubborn dirt that hasaccumulated.
LCD panelUse a lens blower to remove dust and dirtfrom the LCD panel. If necessary, gently wipethe LCD panel with a soft cloth or eyeglasslens wiper to remove stubborn dirt accumula-tions.
• Never rub or press strongly on the LCDpanel. Rubbing or pressing firmly on theLCD panel may damage it or lead toother problems.
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TroubleshootingProblem Cause(s) Solution(s)
• Slide the battery cover lock into thelocked position.
• Install the 2CR5 lithium battery with theterminals oriented toward the back ofthe chamber.
• Use a fully charged battery pack.• Replace the battery.• Use an approved AC power source.
• Use the specified battery pack or lithiumbattery.
• Wipe the battery terminals with a clean,dry cloth.
• Turn the Mode Dial to any one of the (Auto), P (Program) or (Stitch Assist)mode positions.
• Wait to press the shutter button until theflash charges, the icon changes fromflashing to a steady light and theindicator shines red.
Battery cover lock not in lockposition
2CR5 lithium battery is insertedthe wrong way
Insufficient battery power(Display panel flashes [Lb])
Incorrect battery type
Poor contact between batteryand camera terminals
Mode Dial is set to the L (Lock)position
Flash is charging( icon flashes)
Camera will not operate
Camera will not shoot
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Problem Cause(s) Solution(s)
• Firmly close and lock the CF card slotcover.
• Replace the CF card.• Load the CF card data onto a computer
and erase all or some of the card’s imagesto create space.
• Format the CF card.• The logic circuits of the CF card may be
faulty or damaged. Please consult thenearest Canon Customer Support HelpDesk.
• Close the CF card slot cover and resetthe Mode Dial to the L (Lock) position.
• Lock the battery cover and reset theMode Dial to the L (Lock) position.
• Restrict use of the battery to places withambient temperatures over 32°F (0°C).When taking shots in relatively coldconditions, keep the camera warm nextto your body or in a pocket. (p.21)
CF card slot cover is open(Display Panel flashes “CF”)
CF card full (O is displayed in theDisplay Panel and a continuousbeep sounds when the shutterbutton is pressed)
CF card not formatted correctly(Display Panel flashes “CF”)
CF card slot cover was accessedimmediately after Mode Dial wasturned to the L (Lock) position
Battery cover lock was openedimmediately after Mode Dial wasturned to the L (Lock) position
Low ambient temperature hasdiminished battery output
Camera will not shoot
Lens will not retract
Battery fails prematurely
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Problem Cause(s) Solution(s)
• The battery pack should recover if you fullycharge and fully discharge it several times.
• This battery pack can no longer be usedto operate the camera. Replace it with anew battery pack.
• Make sure the battery pack is seatedfirmly in the charger.
• Check the AC power cord connectionbetween the wall socket and the charger.
• The battery pack won’t charge when thecamera is drawing power from thecompact power adapter. Turn thecamera’s Mode Dial to the L (Lock)position to initiate charging.
• Be careful not to move the camera whenpressing the shutter button.
• Move camera at least 20 in. (50 cm) fromsubject.
• Use the Macro function to shoot subjectsbetween 6.7 and 20 in. (17 and 50 cm)from the lens.
• Be careful not to block the AF AuxiliaryLight Emitter with your finger, etc.
Battery pack capacity has diminishedafter non-use for a year or more
Battery pack life has beenexceeded
Poor connection between batterypack and compact power adapter
Camera is drawing power fromthe AC power source
Camera is moving
Photographic subject is out offocal range
Autofocus (AF) Auxiliary LightEmitter is obscured, hamperingautofocus function
Battery fails prematurely
Battery pack will notcharge
Image is out of focus, orexpected results can’t beachieved
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Problem Cause(s) Solution(s)
• Set Slow Shutter to Off.
• Ensure that the Flash mode is set to On.
• Adjust the Exposure Compensationmode to a positive “+” setting.
• Reset the White Balance.
• The effective range of the flash is 6.7 in.to 11.5 ft. (17 cm to 3.5 m).
• The effective range of the flash is 6.7 in.to 11.5 ft. (17 cm to 3.5 m).
• Adjust the Exposure Compensationfunction to a negative “-” setting.
• Change the shooting angle.
• Set the camera to the Auto or Flash Offmode.
• Set the camera to the Auto or Flash Onmode.
Image is blurred or outof focus
Images are too dark
Images are too bright
Flash will not work
Incorrect Slow Shutter setting
Insufficient ambient light
Photographic subject isinsufficiently illuminated incomparison with surroundings
Incorrect White Balance setting
Photographic subject is beyondthe range of the flash
Photographic subject is tooclose
Photographic subject is brighterthan surroundings
Light is shining directly on orreflected onto camera from thephotographic subject
Camera is set to Flash On mode
Camera is set to Flash Offmode
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The following codes may appear in the Display Panel. The significance of the message is explainedalongside.
Pb: Image data is being read for display.
CF: No CF card installed, CF card slot cover is open or unlocked, or CF card error.
Lb: Insufficient battery charge to operate camera. Immediately recharge or replace battery.Battery cover lock is unlocked. Lock it.
PC: Camera connected to a PC in PC mode
Exx: (xx: number) Camera malfunction. Turn Mode Dial to L (Lock) position and retry shot or replay.Problem exists if error code reappears. Note the number and contact Canon Customer SupportHelp Desk. If error code displays directly after taking a picture, shot may not be recorded.Check image with Play function.
: 2CR5 lithium battery or Battery Pack NB-5H charge low. Have some spare batteries at hand.(This icon may flash with the insertion of a new 2CR5 lithium battery too, depending on theoperating conditions).
: Button battery charge low and date and/or the date and time settings lost. Replace batteryand reset date and time.
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The following messages may appear on the LCD Panel.
Busy: Image is recording on CF card. Or image data is being read for display.
CF card full!: CF card is too full to accommodate more images.
Cannot Record!: You attempted to shoot an image without a CF card installed.
No Image.: No images recorded on CF card.
Image too Large.: You attempted to view an image larger than 1632 x 1232 pixels.
CF card error: CF card has experienced an anomaly.
Naming error!: File name could not be created because there is a file with the same name as thedirectory that the camera is trying to create, or the maximum file number has beenreached. Save all the images you wish to retain onto the computer, then format CFcard. Please note that formatting erases all the images from the CF card.
Incompatible JPEG format: You attempted to view an incompatible JPEG file.
No CF card: You attempted to view or shoot an image without a CF card installed.
Corrupted Data: You attempted to view an image with corrupted data.
Cannot rotate: You attempted to play an image in an unsupported file format (recorded on adifferent camera, in a proprietary format or altered by a computer).
No thumbnail: You attempted to play a CCD RAW image for which there is no thumbnailbecause the CF card was removed while the image was still being recorded.
Unidentified Image: You attempted to play an image in an unsupported file format (anothermanufacturer’s proprietary format).
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SpecificationsPowerShot A50
Image Sensor: 1,310,000-pixel (total), 1/2.7-inch charge coupled device (effective pixels 1,250,000)Gradation Reproduction:8 bits x 3 colors (10-bit data processing)Sensitivity: Equivalent to ISO 100 to 400 (ISO 400 for Small mode in low light only)Image Data Storage: CompactFlash™ cardFile Format: Design rule for Camera File System/CIFF (Camera Image File Format)Image Compression: Images: JPEG and proprietary Canon format (CRW); Thumbnails: JPEGCompression Modes: Fine, Normal and CCD RAWRecorded Image Size: 1280 x 960 pixels (Large), 640 x 480 pixels (Small)Image Properties: Shooting date and time, image serial number, etc.Camera Modes: Auto, Program, Stitch Assist, Play, Multi and PCLens: 4.3 mm/F2.6 to 10.8 mm / F4.0 (35 mm film equivalent: 28 to 70 mm)Viewfinder: Real-image optical viewfinder
2-inch low-temperature poli-silicon thin-film transistor liquid crystal displayShutter: Mechanical + electronicShutter Speeds: Slow Shutter Off: 1/6 to 1/750 sec. ; Slow Shutter On or Night Scene setting: 2 to 1/750 sec.Focusing Method: Through the lens autofocus (TTL AF)Focusing Range: Standard: 20 in. (50 cm) to infinity; Macro: 6.7 to 20 in. (17 to 50 cm)Auto Exposure Method: ProgramMetering Range: EV 2 - 16.5
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Exposure compensation: ± 2 EVFlash: Built-in (Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Reduction)Flash Range: 6.7 in. to 11.5 ft. (0.17 to 3.5 m) (wide angle), 6.7 in. to 8 ft. (0.17 to 2.5 m) (telephoto)
White Balance control: Through the lens (TTL) auto/manualSelf-Timer: 10-second delayInterfaces: RS-232C, CF Slot, Video OutPower Supply: 2CR5 lithium battery
Nickel-hydride Battery Pack NB-5HCompact Power Adapter CA-PS100/100ECR2016 lithium battery for Date / Clock backup
Operating Temperatures: 32˚ to 104˚ F (0˚ to 40˚ C)
Operating Humidity: 10 to 90%Dimensions: 4.1 x 2.7 x 1.5 in. (103 x 68 x 37.3 mm)
Weight: Approximately 9.2 oz. (260 g) excluding batteries and CF cards
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Compact Power Adaptor CA-PS100/100E (sold separately in some regions)Input Voltage: AC 100 to 240 V (50/60 Hz)Rated Output: Charging: 7.2 V, 0.65 A
Camera power supply: 6.5 V, 1.5 AInput Rating: 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. (75 x 102 x 39 mm)
Weight: Approximately 6.3 oz. (180 g)
Battery Pack NB-5H (sold separately in some regions)Type: Nickel-hydride cellsRated Voltage: 6 VRated Amperage: 650 mAHLife-span: Approximately 300 charges cyclesOperating Temperatures: 32˚ to 104˚ F (0˚ to 40˚ C)
Dimentions: 1.3 x 0.9 x 1.9 in. (34 x 22 x 49 mm)
Weight: Approximately 2.5 oz. (70 g)
• All data is based on Canon’s standard testing methods. Subject to change without notice.
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Symbols2x2 (Matrix) Sequence (Stitch Assist Mode) 58, 65+/- (Exp.) 72+/- Buttons 69
AAll Images 83Auto Exposure 32, 46, 72Auto Flash mode 51Auto Mode 32, 42Auto Mode (Mode Dial) 56Auto White Balance 73Autofocus 48, 56Autofocus (AF) Auxiliary Light
Emitter 15B
Battery Cover 16, 20Battery Cover lock 16, 20Battery Installation 20, 91Battery Pack NB-5H 18Beep 85Button Battery 91Button Battery holder 92
CCamera Modes 42Cancel Order 84CCD RAW 40, 70, 71CF Card 24CF Card Slot Cover 16, 24CF Card Types 25Clear Marks 79Clock Not Set Icon 43, 91, 100Compact Power Adapter CA-PS100/100E 18, 23Continuous Mode 49Continuous/Self-Timer/+Button
17, 49D
Date/Time 86DC Coupler 23DC Coupler Cable Cover 16DIGITAL Terminal 15Display Panel 17, 43
EErase 36Exposure Compensation 72Exposure Settings 72
IndexF
File No. Reset 87File Numbers 87Flash 51Flash/-Button 17, 51Flash Off Mode 51Flash On Mode 51Focus Lock 48Format 88
HHorizontal Sequence (Stitch Assist Mode) 58, 63
IImage Size 40, 71Indicators 17, 45
JJump Button 17, 52Jump Mode 52
LLanguage 28, 89L (Lock) 56LCD (Setup Menu) 85LCD/VIDEO Button 17, 54, 90LCD Button 54, 90
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LCD Panel 16Lens 15Lock (Mode Dial) 56Lock for CF Card Slot Cover 16, 24Lower Indicator 45
MMacro Button 17, 52Macro Mode 52MACRO/JUMP Button 17, 52Maintenance 95Mark 79Menu 69MENU Button 17, 54, 69Mode Dial 17, 56Multi Mode (Mode Dial) 59
OOrder Prints 82
PPC Mode 60Play Menu 75Play Mode 59Play Mode (Mode Dial) 42Play Time 80Playback Modes 42Power Off 41Power On 41Power Save 85
Power Save Function 32Pressing Fully 33, 46Pressing Halfway 33, 46Print Order 81Print Type 82Program Mode 57Property 84Protect 77
QQuality 40, 70
RRapid Shot Function 47Record Menu 70Red-Eye Reduction Lamp 15, 51Red-Eye Reduction Mode 51Repeat 81Review 86
SSelect Image 83Self-Timer Button 17, 49Self-Timer Mode 49SET Button 17, 69Setup Menu 85Shooting Modes 42Show/Hide Info. 75Shutter Button 17, 46Size 40, 71
Slide Show 78Slow Shutter 64, 74Stitch Assist Mode 58, 61Strap Holder 16
TTelevision 90Tripod Socket 162CR5 Lithium Battery 21
UUnmark 79Upper Indicator 45
VVertical Sequence (Stitch Assist Mode) 58, 63Video Cable 90VIDEO Terminal 15, 90Viewfinder 16, 44Viewfinder Frame Marks 44
WWhite Balance 64, 73
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Customer Support
EUROPECanon (UK) Ltd.HelpdeskTel No.: 0990 143 723 (Calls may be recorded.)Fax No.: 0990 143 340 BBS No.: 0990 143 350
Canon France S.A.Hotline: (1) 41 99 70 70Tél: (1) 41 99 77 77 Télécopie: (1) 41 99 79 51
Canon S.A.V. Photo Video FranceHotline: (1) 49 04 01 00 Télécopie: (1) 49 04 01 01
Canon Deutschland GmbHCanon-Hotline-ServiceCustomer-Support: 02151/349-555
Telefax: 02151/349-588Info-Desk Tel: 02151/349-566Info-Desk Fax : 02151/349-599Mailbox : 02151/349-577
Canon Italia S.p.A.Pronto Canon : 02 8249 2000 BBS : 02 8249 2099
Canon Customer SupportCanon Inc.30-2 Shimomaruko 3-chome, Ohta-ku, Tokyo146-8501, Japan
NORTH AMERICACanon U.S.A., Inc.Canon Customer Care CenterPhone (US): 1-800-423-2366 (Automated Support: 24 hours/day, 7 days/week)
Canon Canada Inc.Phone (Canada): 1-800-OK-CANON (1-800-652-2666) (24 hours/day, 7 days/week)
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OCEANIACanon Australia Pty. Ltd.Info-Line: (02) 9805 2864
Canon New Zealand Ltd.Info-Line: 0900-522666
ASIACanon Singapore Pte. Ltd.79 Anson Road, #09-01 / 06, Singapore 079906Phone: (65) 532 4400 Fax: (65) 221 7577
Canon Hongkong Co., Ltd.Phone: 852-2739-0802 Fax: 852-2369-7701
Canon Marketing Services2 Alexandra Road, #04-01A, Delta House, Singapore 159919Phone: (65) 273 5311 Fax: (65)273 6786
Canon Marketing (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.13A Jalan 219, 46100 Petaling Jaya, Selangor D.E., MalaysiaPhone: (60) 757 7210 Fax: (60) 757 7832
Canon Marketing (Thailand) Co., Ltd.2nd Floor, Indosuez House, 152 Wireless Road, Bangkok
10330 ThailandPhone: (662) 651 4000, Ext. 454 Fax: (662) 651 4095
Ulead Customer SupportINTERNATIONALUlead Systems, Inc. (Taiwan)Tel: +886-2-8787-6740 Fax: +886-2-8787-6741
Internet: [email protected]
NORTH AND SOUTH AMERICAUlead Systems, Inc. (USA)Tel: +1-310-523-9393 Fax: +1-310-523-9399
Internet: [email protected]
EUROPEGermany Ulead Support CenterTel: +49-2602-917-329 Fax: +49-2602-917-327
Internet: [email protected]
France Centre d’Assistance UleadTel: +33-1-49-46-23-46 Fax: +33-1-49-46-23-49
Internet: [email protected]
BIT (UK) LimitedTel: +44-1420-83811 Fax: +44-1420-80657
Internet: [email protected]
World Wide Web http://www.ulead.com
Art Direction: Yoshisuke Kuramoto, CDS Inc., Tokyo, JapanDesign: Sumio Koike, J-Cat Communications, Vancouver, CanadaPhotography: Hideyuki Igarashi, Yoshisuke Kuramoto, CDS Inc., Tokyo, JapanWriting: Yoshisuke Kuramoto, CDS Inc., Tokyo, JapanEnglish Writing: Christian Cowley, Concise Communications Corp., Vancouver, Canada
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