Manuel d'utilisation / d'entretien du produit A510 du fabricant Canon
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ENGLISH z Please read the Read This First section (p. 4). z Please also see the Canon Digital Camera Software S tarter Guide Disk and the Direct Pr int User Guide . Camera User Gui de DIGIT AL CAMERA Camera User Guide CEL-SE88A210 © 2004 CANON INC. PRINTED IN THE EU CANON INC.
161 Appendix 161 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 reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described herein at any time without prior notice.
1 Flowchart and Reference Guides This Guide Shooting with the Cam era Canon Digital Camera Software Starter Guide Disk Installing the Software This Guide Connecting the Camera to a Computer Canon Digi.
2 Table of Contents Items marked with are lists or charts that summarize camera functions or procedures. Read This First 4 Please Read .. .................................................... 4 Safety Precautions ...................................
3 Table of Content s Using the Mode Dial (Creative Zone) .............. 76 Program AE ........................................ 77 Setting the Shutter Speed .................. 77 Setting the Aperture ........................... 79 Manually Settin g the Shut ter Sp eed and Ap erture .
4 Read This First Please Read Test Shots Before you try to photograph important subjects, we highly recommend that you shoot several trial images to confirm that the camera is operating and being operated corr ectly.
5 Read This First If your camera is used for prolonged periods, t he came ra body may become warm. Please be aware of this and take care when operating the camera for an extended period. The LCD monitor is produced with extremely high-precision manufactu ring techniques.
6 Read This First Safety Precautions z Before using the camera, please ensure that you read and understand the safety precautions described below. Always ensure that the camera is operated co rrectly.
7 Read This First z Do not attempt to disassemble or alter any part of the equipment that is not expressly described in this guide. Disassembly or alteration may result in high- voltage electrical shock.
8 Read This First z Remove the power cord on a regular periodic basis and wipe away the dust and dirt that collects on the plug, the exterio r of the power outlet and the surrounding area.
9 Read This First z Before you discard a bat tery, cover the terminals with tape or o ther insulators to prevent direct contact with other object s. Contact with the metallic components of other materials in waste containers may lead to fire or explos ions.
10 Read This First CAUTIONS z Avoid using, placing or storing the equipm ent in places subject to stron g sunlight or high temperatures, such as the dashboard or trunk (b oot) of a car. Exposure to intense sunlig ht and heat may cause the batteries to leak, ov erheat or explode, resulting in fire, burns or other injurie s.
11 Read This First Preventing Malfunctions Avoid Strong Magnetic Fields Never place the camera in close proximity to electric motors or other equipment g enerating strong electromagnetic fields. Exposure to strong magnetic fields may cause ma lfunctions or co rrupt image data.
12 Components Guide The following cables are u sed to connect the camera to a co mputer or prin ter. Computer (p. 106) Interface Ca ble IFC-40 0PCU (supplie d with the ca mera) Direct Prin t Compatibl.
13 Components Guide Preparing the Camera, Basic Function * 1 When carrying the camera by the str ap, be careful not to swing the camera or ca tch it on other items. * 2 The LCD monitor is covered with a thin plastic sheet for protection aga inst scratches during shipment.
14 Components Guide Shooting Mode Dial Use the shooting mode dial to switch between the Shooting modes. z : Auto (p. 33) The camera automatically selects settings. z Image Zone The camera automatically selects settings according to the image composition type.
15 Preparing the Camera, Basic Function Preparing the Camera Installing the Batteries Insert two AA-size alkali ne batteries (supplied with the camera) or separately sold nickel metal hydride (NiMH) batteries. 1 Be sure that the camera power is off. 2 Slide the battery cover lock in the direction of the arrow, and open the cover.
16 Preparing the Camera Proper Battery Handling z Use AA-size alkaline or Canon AA-size NiMH batteries (sold separately) only. For information on handling the AA-size rechargeable NiMH batteries, see Using Rechargeable Batteries (p.
17 Preparing the Camera Preparing the Camera, Basic Function WARNING Never use damaged batteries or batteries whose outer seal is completely or par tially missing or peeled off, as there is risk that such batteries may leak, overheat, or burst.
18 Preparing the Camera Installing the Memory Card 1 Be sure that the camera is turned off. 2 Slide the memory card slot cover in the direction of the arrow, and open it. 3 Insert the memory card. z Push the memory card in until it clicks into place. z Do not touch or allow metal objects to contact the terminals on the back of the memory card.
19 Preparing the Camera Preparing the Camera, Basic Function z When the upper indicator bl inks green, the camera is writing, re ading, erasin g or transmitting an image to or fr om the memory card. Do not perform th e following or image data may be lost or corrupted: • Subject the ca mera body to v ibration or shocks.
20 Preparing the Camera 3 Select (Format) using the or button and press the SET button. 4 Select [OK] using the or button and press the SET button. z To cancel formatting instead, select [Cancel] and press the SET button.
21 Preparing the Camera Preparing the Camera, Basic Function Memory Card Handling Precautions z Memory cards are high-precision electronic devices. Do not bend them, apply force to them, or subject them to shocks or vibration. z Do not attempt to disassemble or alter the memory card.
22 Preparing the Camera Setting the Date/Time The Set Date/Time menu will appear the first time the camera power is turned on, or whenever the lithium date battery charge is low. Start from Step 4 to set the date and time. 1 Turn the power on (p. 30 ).
23 Preparing the Camera Preparing the Camera, Basic Function Setting the Language Use this feature to select the language for the LC D monitor display. 1 Turn the power on (p. 30 ). 2 Press the MENU button and select the [ (Set up) ] menu using the button.
24 Preparing the Camera Using the LCD Monitor The LCD monitor can be used to compose images while shoo ting, adjust menu settings and play back recorded images. Pressing the DISP. button switches the LCD monitor display mode. Shooting Mode When the shutter button is pressed halfway, the AF frame will display as follows (when the LCD monitor is on).
25 Preparing the Camera Preparing the Camera, Basic Function Icons Displayed in Shooting Mode Shooting Mode p. 38, 76 Exposure Compensatio n p. 83 White Balanc e p. 84 Drive Mode p. 45, 48 ISO Speed p. 87 Photo Effect p. 88 Metering Mo de p . 82 Compression p.
26 Preparing the Camera z A slow shutter speed has likely been selected because of insufficient lighting if the upper indicator blinks orange after the metering preparations are complete and the camera shake icon ( ) displays in the LC D monitor. Set the flash to or , or affix the camera to a tripod to shoot.
27 Preparing the Camera Preparing the Camera, Basic Function Playback Mode * Detailed Display is not available in Index Playback (9 images). Total number of images Standard No Display Detailed* Shooting Date/Time File Numb er Aperture Value Shutter Spee d Movie Length Histogram Compress ion p.
28 Preparing the Camera Icons Displayed in Playback Mode (Detailed Display) In addition to the above, the shutter speed, aperture value, histogram and recorded movie time are displayed as in the example in the figure on page 27. * 1 Each mode of the SCN mode icon appears (p.
29 Preparing the Camera Preparing the Camera, Basic Function z Please note that image i nformati on recorded by th is camera may not displa y correctl y on other camera s and image information recorded by other camera s may not displa y correctl y on this camer a.
30 Basic Functions Turning the Power On/Off Turning the Camera On 1 Press the Power button un til the power lamp lights green (p. 14). Shooting Mode z Current shooting settings will appear in the LCD monitor. Playback Mode z The LCD monitor displays an image.
31 Basic Functions Preparing the Camera, Basic Function Power Saving Function This camera is equipped with a power saving function. Depending on the power saving setting, the camera may power down or the LCD monitor may go off automatically.
32 Basic Functions Switching between Shooting and Playback You can quickly switch between Shooti ng mode and Playback mode. This is convenient when you wish to shoo t again after checking or erasing an image immediately after it is shot.
33 The Basics Shooting – The Basics Auto Mode In this mode, all you have to do is press the shutter button and let the camera do everything else. 1 Check that the camera is in Shooting mode (p. 32). 2 Turn the shooting mode dial to . 3 Aim the camera at the subject yo u wish to shoot.
34 Shooting – The Basics Pressing Halfway Pressing halfway automatically sets the exposure and focus. z Two beeps will sound when the camera has finished metering, and the upper indicator will light green or orange. If the LCD monitor is on, the AF frame will appear green.
35 Shooting – The Basics The Basics Shooting with the Viewfinder You can save power by turning the LCD monitor o ff (p. 24) and using the viewfinder to shoot. 1 Compose the image so that the subject appears in the cente r of the frame in the viewfinder (autofocus r ange).
36 Shooting – The Basics AF-assist Beam z The AF-ass ist beam will some times emit when the shut ter button i s pressed ha lfway to assist fo cusing in c ertain condi tions, i.
37 Shooting – The Basics The Basics Changing the Image Display Duration The image review time can be set to [Off], any time in the range of 3 to 10 seconds, or [Hold]. 1 Press the MENU button. z The [ (Rec.)] menu appear s. 2 Select (Review) using the or button.
38 Shooting – The Basics Using the Mode Dial (Image Zone) Settings fitting the shooting conditions of yo ur subject can easily be set using the shootin g mode dial. Fast Shutter Use this mo de to shoot fast moving objects. Landscape Use this mo de to shoot landsc ape scenes.
39 Shooting – The Basics The Basics 1 Turn the shooting mode dial and set the icon of the mode you wish t o use to . z Shooting procedures are the same as for the mode (p. 33). and Shooting Modes Always use a tri pod to prevent camer a shake. z See page 159 for setting s that can be changed i n each mode .
40 Shooting – The Basics Changing the Resolution and Compression You can change the resolution and compression (excluding movies) depe nding on the purpose. Mode Dial * The Postcard Pr int mode is not availabl e in and . Resolution Purpose L (Large) PowerShot A5 20: 2272 x 1704 pi xels High Low z Print larger than A4 size* 210 x 297 mm (8.
41 Shooting – The Basics The Basics 1 Press the FUNC. button. 2 Select L* using the or button. * Th e current s etting is displayed. 3 Select the resolution you wish to set usi ng the or button. Example: PowerShot A5 10 Excluding Number of recordable images (Only displa yed when the resoluti on or compressio n is selected) 4 Press the SET button.
42 Shooting – The Basics Using the Flash Use the flash according to the guidelines below. 1 Press the button to switch be tween flash modes. z The selected flash mode appears on the LCD monitor.
43 Shooting – The Basics The Basics z When shootin g in any mode other t han M mode, the flas h fires with automa tic adjustments . z The flash f ires twice.
44 Shooting – The Basics z Red-eye Reduct ion For this mode to be effec tive, the subjec t must be looking right at the r ed-eye reduction lamp. Try ask ing them to look directly at the la mp.
45 Shooting – The Basics The Basics 3 Shoot the image. z The lower indicator will light yellow when the shutter button is pressed halfway. z Shooting procedures are the same as for the Mode (p. 33). z Always us e the LCD monit or to compos e images in macr o mode.
46 Shooting – The Basics z When is selected, pressing the SET button will allow you to set the start time (0 to 10 seconds) and the number of shots (1 to 10 shots). Select the setting item using the or button and change its value u sing the or button.
47 Shooting – The Basics The Basics Digital Zoom Images can be zoomed with the combined optical and digital zoom functions as fol lows. PowerShot A520: Approx. 5.7x, 7.1x, 8.9x, 11x and 14x PowerShot A510: Approx. 5.1x, 6.4x, 8.0x, 9.8x and 13x 1 Press the DISP.
48 Shooting – The Basics Continuous Shooting Use this mode to sh oot successive shots while the shutter button is pressed . z Continuous shooting speed is as follows*. * Large/Fine mode with LCD monitor off ( These figures reflect Canon’s testing standard.
49 Shooting – The Basics The Basics Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist) Stitch Assist can be used to shoot overlapping images that can later be merge d (stitched) to create one p anoramic image on a computer. Mode Dial To merge the images on a computer, use PhotoStitc h, one of th e supplied s oftware programs.
50 Shooting – The Basics Shooting Images can be shot in the follow ing 2 sequences in Stitch Assist mode. 1 Turn the Shooting mode dial to . z The LCD monitor will turn on. 2 Select the shooting sequenc e using the or button and press the SET button.
51 Shooting – The Basics The Basics z A custom white balance setting (p. 85) c annot be set in mode. To use a custom white balance setting, first set it in another Shooting mode. z The settin gs in place for the first image are locked in an d cannot be ch anged for subsequent shots.
52 Shooting – The Basics 1 Turn the shooting mode dial to (Special Scene mode). z The current Scene mode screen is displayed. 2 Select the scene you wish to shoot using the or button and shoot the image. z The name of the Scene mode is displayed for approximately six seconds each time you change the mode.
53 Shooting – The Basics The Basics z In mode, the shut ter speed slows down . Use a tripod to avoid ca mera shake. z In , , and modes, the I SO speed may inc rease and cause noise in the i mage. z In mode, shoot subjec ts in t he following range: 1 to 5 m (3.
54 Shooting – The Basics Postcard Print Mode You can shoot images with the optimal resolution and compression for postcard size printing. • When printing standard image data to postcard size, sometimes the top and bottom sides may not get printed.
55 Shooting – The Basics The Basics Embedding the Date in the Image Data You can embed the date on image data when (Postcard Print mode) is selected. The date will be printed on your images even if it has not been set with a computer or printer. z Ensure that the camera’s date/time is set beforehand (p.
56 Shooting – The Basics Movie Mode Use this mode to shoot movies. T he resolution can be set to [ (640 x 480)], [ (320 x 240)] or [ (160 x 120)] (p. 40). 1 Turn the shooting mode dial to . z The LCD monitor turns on and displays the maximum recording time (in seconds).
57 Shooting – The Basics The Basics z You are recommende d to use a memory card that ha s been format ted in your camera to shoot movie s (p. 19). The card supplied wit h the camera may be u sed without further formatting. z Be careful not to to uch the micropho ne while shootin g.
58 Playback – The Basics Displaying Images Individually (Single Image Playback) You can view the recorded images on the LCD monitor. 1 Slide the mode switch to . z The last recorded image appears (single image playback). 2 Move between images using the or button.
59 Playback – The Basics The Basics Magnifying Images Images can be ma gnified up to ap proximately 10 times in single image playback. 1 Slide the mode switch to . 2 Press the zoom lever towa rd . z You can move around the magnified image using the , , or button.
60 Playback – The Basics Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback) Up to 9 images can be viewed at once in index playback. 1 Slide the mode switch to . 2 Press the zoom lever towa rd . z 9 images appear at once (index playback). 3 Change the image sele ction using the , , or button.
61 Playback – The Basics The Basics Jumping between Images The display can be advanced or set back 9 images in index pl ayback. 1 Press the zoom lever towa rd while in index playba ck (p. 60). z The jump bar appears. 2 Change the image selection. z Jump 9 images back or forward using the or button.
62 Playback – The Basics z When a movie has finis hed playing, it will display the last frame. If the SET button is pressed in this state, the camera will revert to the movie playback panel. If the SET button is pressed again, the movie will start playing from the first frame.
63 Playback – The Basics The Basics 3 Select an editing method using the or button. z (Cut Beginning): Deletes frames from the beginning of the movie. z (Cut End) : Deletes frames from the end of the movie. z (Exit): Reverts to the movie playback panel.
64 Playback – The Basics z Protected movies and mov ies with an original length of les s than one secon d cannot be edited (p. 97 ). z It may take approximatel y 3 minute s to save an edited mo vie. If the ba ttery runs ou t partway th rough, edit ed movie cli ps cannot be saved.
65 The Basics Erasing Erasing Images Individually 1 Slide the mode switch to . 2 Select the image you wish to erase using the or button and press the button. z A confi rmation screen appears. 3 Select [Era se] usi ng the or button and press the SET button.
66 Shooting – Advanced Functions Selecting Menus and Settings Selecting Settings with the FUNC. Button (Shooting Mode Only) 1 Slide the mode switch to . 2 Press the FUNC. button. 3 Use the or button to select a FUNC. menu item. 4 Use the or button to select the settin g contents.
67 Shooting – Advanced Functio ns Advanced Functions Selecting Settings with the MENU Button z For items with [...] next to them, press the SET bu tton and select the settings from the next displayed menu. Once the settings are complete, press the SET button again to enable the new sett ings.
68 Shooting – Ad vanced Functions z Some menu items may not be av ailable for selectio n according t o the Shoot ing mode (p. 159) . z You can appl y a desired image an d sound to and in the My Camera menu. For details, se e the Registering My Camera Settings (p.
69 Shooting – Advanced Functio ns Advanced Functions Menu Settings and Default Settings Rec. Menu Menu Item Setting Content Reference Page AiAF Sets the camera so that it will either auto matically select th e AF frame and shoot, or shoot with th e AF frame f ixed in the ce nter.
70 Shooting – Ad vanced Functions Play Menu Set up Menu Menu Item Setting Content Reference Page Protect Protects ima ges from acci dental eras ure. 97 Rotate Rotates ima ges 90 or 270 d egrees clockw ise in the dis play. 94 Sound Memo A dds sound memos to images.
71 Shooting – Advanced Functio ns Advanced Functions Volume Adjusts the v olume of the star t-up sound , operati on sound, self -timer sound, shu tter so und, or pl ayback s ound afte r pressi ng the SET button. The volume canno t be adjust ed if [Mute] is set to [On] .
72 Shooting – Ad vanced Functions Power Saving The [Auto Power Down] and [Di splay Off] se ttings can be set by press ing the SET button. Auto Power Down Sets whether or not the ca mera automatica lly powers down af ter a specified p eriod of time ela pses without camera operat ion.
73 Shooting – Advanced Functio ns Advanced Functions Language Sets the lang uage used in the menus and messa ges on the LCD moni tor. You can also cha nge the langua ge in Pla yback mode by holdi ng the SET button and pr essing the MENU button. 23 Video System Sets the vide o output sign al standar d.
74 Shooting – Ad vanced Functions Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) You can select the theme, start-up image and sound, op eration sound, self-timer sound and shutter sound used on this camera.
75 Shooting – Advanced Functio ns Advanced Functions Resetting the Settings to Default You can reset the menu and button ope ration settings to default. 1 Turn the power on. z Can be performed from Shooting or Playback mode. 2 Press the MENU button for longer than 5 seconds.
76 Shooting – Ad vanced Functions Using the Mode Dial (Creative Zone) You can freely select camera settings such as the shutter speed and aperture value to suit your shooting purposes. After settings are made, shooting procedures are the same as for the mode (p.
77 Shooting – Advanced Functio ns Advanced Functions Program AE Use the program AE mode to have the camera automatically set the shutter speed and aperture value to match the brightness of the scene. z The shutter speed and aperture value will show in red on the LCD monitor when the correct exposure cannot be obtained.
78 Shooting – Ad vanced Functions z Please note tha t camera shake be comes a factor at slow shutter speeds . If the camera shake warnin g appears on the LCD monitor, secur e the camera t o a tripod before sho oting. z The apertur e value and sh utter spe ed change accor ding to th e zoom state as follows.
79 Shooting – Advanced Functio ns Advanced Functions Setting the Aperture The aperture adjusts the amount of light th at passes through the lens. When you set the aperture in the aperture-priority AE mode, the camera automatically selects a shut ter speed to match the brightness.
80 Shooting – Ad vanced Functions Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture You can manually set the shutter speed and aperture to shoot images.
81 Shooting – Advanced Functio ns Advanced Functions Switching between Focusing Modes You can change the autofocus frame (AF frame) selection method. The AF frame will appear when the LC D monitor is turned on (p. 24). indicates the AF frame which appears on the LCD monitor 1 In the [ (Rec.
82 Shooting – Ad vanced Functions Switching between Metering Modes Mode Dial Evaluative Appropriat e for standar d shooting co nditions, including backlit sce nes.
83 Shooting – Advanced Functio ns Advanced Functions Adjusting the Exposure Adjust the exposure compensation setting to avoid making the subject too dark when it is backlit or shot agains t a bright background, or to avoid making lights appear too b right in night sh ots.
84 Shooting – Ad vanced Functions Adjusting the Tone (White Balance) When the white balance is set to match the light source, the camera reproduces colors more accurately.
85 Shooting – Advanced Functio ns Advanced Functions 3 Press the FUNC. button. Setting a Custom White Balance You can set a custom white bal ance to obtain the optimal setting for the shooting condi.
86 Shooting – Ad vanced Functions z You are recomme nded to set the white balance when sh ooting in the follow ing conditions . - The shooting mode dial is set to P and the exposur e compensat ion is set to ±0. The correct white balanc e may not be obtained wh en the exposur e is incorr ect (image is comple tely black or white).
87 Shooting – Advanced Functio ns Advanced Functions Changing the ISO Speed By raising the ISO speed, you can shoot bright images even in poor lighting conditions. This function is convenient when you want to prevent camera shake, shoot without the flash or shoot with a faster shutter speed in dark conditions.
88 Shooting – Ad vanced Functions Changing the Photo Effect You can shoot with different saturation and contrast color effects. 1 Select *(Effect Off) in the FUNC. menu. z See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 66). * Th e current s etting is displayed.
89 Shooting – Advanced Functio ns Advanced Functions Adjusting the Flash Output In M mode, the flash output can b e controlled in three steps when shooting. 1 Select (Flash Output) in the FUNC. menu. z See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 66). 2 Adjust the flash output using the or button.
90 Shooting – Ad vanced Functions Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects The autofocus may not work well on th e following types of subjects. To shoot these subjects, first aim the ca mera at an object at a similar distance, lock the focus and recompose the image with th e desired subject, or use man ual focus.
91 Shooting – Advanced Functio ns Advanced Functions z The focus will stay looked even if the shutter button and the MF button are released. z Pressing the MF button again cancels the AF lock setting. 2 Recompose the image and press the shutter butt on all the way to shoot the image .
92 Shooting – Ad vanced Functions 2 Focus using the or button and shoot the imag e. z Adjust the focus using the or button until the image appears focused on the LCD monitor. z Pressing the MF button again cancels the manual focus mode. z You can use manua l focus in the macro focal dista nce 5 to 45 c m (2.
93 Shooting – Advanced Functio ns Advanced Functions z This funct ion may not oper ate correc tly when the camer a is pointed st raight up or down. Check th at the arr ow is p ointing in the righ t directi on and if it is not, th en set the Auto Rot ate function to [ Off].
94 Playback – Advanced Functions Rotating Images in the Display You can rotate an image by 90° or 270° clockwise in the LCD monitor. 1 In the [ (Play)] menu, select (Rotate) and press the SET button. z See Selecting Menus and Settings (p . 66). 2 Press the or button to select the image to be rotated an d press the SET button.
95 Playback – Advanced Functions Advanced Functions Attaching Sound Memos to Image In Playback mode (includin g single image playback and index playba ck), you can attach sound memos (up to 60 seconds) to an image. The sound data is saved in WAVE format.
96 Playback – Advanced Functions z You cannot at tach sound memo s to movies. z When the memory card ca pacity is full, a “Memory ca rd full” messag e appears an d recording will not be po ssible to th at card. z You cannot re cord or pla y back sound memos for image s that already ha ve an incompatibl e sound memo attache d.
97 Playback – Advanced Functions Advanced Functions Protecting Images Use the protect feature to protect important images and movies from accidental erasure. 1 In the [ (Play)] menu, select (Protect) an d press the SET button. z See Selecting Menus and Settings (p .
98 Various Functions About Printing Images shot with this camera can be printed using one of th e following methods. z You can easily print images stored in the memory card by connecting the camera to a dir ect print compatible printer* 1 wit h a cable and then pressing the camera’s button.
99 Various Functions Various Functions Photo Lab Print setti ngs (DPOF Prin t Settings) ( p. 100) Image Transmi ssion Settin gs (DPOF Transfe r Order) (p. 104) Direct Prin t Compatible Printing J For details , see the Direct Print User Guide . J Also, refe r to your prin ter’s manual.
100 Various Functions DPOF Print Settings You can select images on a memory card for printing and specify the number of print copies in adva nce using the camera. Th is is extremel y convenient for send ing the images to a photo developing service that supports DPOF, or for prin ting on a direct pr int compatible printer.
101 Various Functions Various Functions z Select an image using the or button and specify the number of copies (up to 99) to be printed using the or button. Index playback (p. 6 0) z Select an image using the , , , or button and press the SET button to determine the selection.
102 Various Functions 2 Select [M ark all] using the , , or button and press the SET button. 3 Select [OK] using the or button and press the SET button. z The display will return to the Print Order menu. 4 Press the MENU button. z The display returns to the Play menu.
103 Various Functions Various Functions Setting the Print Style Set the print style after selecting the image to print. The following print settings can be selected. 1 In the [ (Play)] menu, select (Print O rder) and press the SET button. z See Selecting Menus and Settings (p.
104 Various Functions 4 Press the MENU button. z Returns to the Print Order menu. Pressing the MENU button again returns to the Play menu. Press it again to go back to the Playback screen. z When [Print Typ e] is set to [Index], the [Date] and [File No.
105 Various Functions Various Functions 1 In the [ (Play)] menu, select (Transfer Order) and press the SET button. z See Selecting Menus and Settings (p . 66). 2 Select [Order] using the or button and press the SET button. z Selecting [Reset] will cancel all transfer order settings.
106 Various Functions 3 Select [OK] using the or button and press the SET button. z The display returns to the Transfer Order menu. 4 Press the MENU button. z The display returns to th e Play menu. Pressing the MENU button again returns to the playback screen.
107 Various Functions Various Functions z Downloading from a Memo ry Card See Downloading from a Memory Card (p. 113) . z With this method, you download images using camera button operations after you have installed the appropriate software (the computer settings only need to be adjusted for the first download).
108 Various Functions z Macintosh OS Mac OS X (v10.1.5 – v10. 3) Computer Model The above OS shoul d be pre-insta lled on computers wi th built-in U SB ports.
109 Various Functions Various Functions 1 Install the driv er and the soft ware applications bundled on the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk (first time only). z Please see the Canon Digital Camera Software Starter Guide Disk for the installation procedures.
110 Various Functions 5 Select [Canon CameraWindow] in the event dialog tha t appears on the comput er and clic k [OK] (f irst time only). Windows J Proceed to step 5 . Macintosh J Refer to the Canon Digital Camera Software Starter Guide Disk and download images.
111 Various Functions Various Functions Downloading Images by Direct Transfer Use this method to download images using camera operations. Install the supplied software and adjust the computer settings before using this method for the first time (p. 109).
112 Various Functions 2 Use the or button to select , or and press the button. z The images will download. During downloading, the button blinks blue. When downloading is complete, the display will return to the Direct Transfer menu. z To cancel the transfer, press the SET button.
113 Various Functions Various Functions Connecting the Camera to the Computer to Download Images without Installing the So ftware If you are using Windows XP or Mac OS X (v10.
114 Various Functions Viewing Images on a TV Set You can use a video-compatible tele vision as a monitor to shoot or play b ack images when it is connected to the camera w ith the supplied AV Cable AVC-DC300 . 1 Turn off the camera (p. 30) and t he TV.
115 Various Functions Various Functions z No image will ap pear on the LCD mon itor when the camera is conn ected to a TV monitor. z The video output sign al can be s witched (NTSC or PAL) to acco mmodate differe nt regional standards (p . 73). The default setting va ries between regions.
116 Various Functions Setting the File Number Reset to [Off] is useful for avoiding file number duplic ation when images are dow nloaded to a co mputer.
117 Various Functions Various Functions Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) My Camera allows you to customize the start-up image and start-u p, operation, self- timer and shutter sounds. Each me nu item has three choices. As default settings, My Camera setting has a science fiction theme and My Camera setting has an animal theme.
118 Various Functions Registering My Camera Settings Images recorded o nto the memory card and newly recorded sounds ca n be added to the camera as My Camera settings. You can also use the supplied software to upload your computer’s images and sounds to the camera.
119 Various Functions Various Functions 5 Press the DISP. butt on. z An image appears. 6 Select the image you wish to register using the or button. 7 Press the SET button. 6 Select (Record) using the or button and press the SET button. z Recording starts.
120 Various Functions Data that can be Registered as My Camera Settings My Camera settings should conform to the below data types. However, memory card images shot with this camera can be registered as My Camera settings regardless of the below data types.
121 List of Messages List of Messages The following messages may appear on the LCD moni tor. z For messages which may appear when a printer is connected, refer to th e Direct Print User Guide . Busy.. . The camera i s recording i mage data to the memory card.
122 List of Messages RAW You attempted to play back a RAW image . Unidenti fied Image You attempte d to play bac k an image that wa s recorded i n a special dat a type (proprieta ry data type used by the c amera of anot her manufactur er, etc.) or a movie recorded by an other camer a.
123 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution The camera will not operate Power is not turned on. z Press the Power button for a few moments. Memory card slot cover or battery cover is open. z Be sure the cover is closed securely. Batteries are loaded in the wrong direction.
124 Troubleshooting The camera will not record Memory card is full. z Insert a new memory card. z If required, download the images to a computer and erase them from the memory card to make space. Memory card is not formatted correctly. z Format the memory card.
125 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Batteries consumed quickly Batteries are not the right type. z Use only unused AA-size alkaline batteries or Canon AA-size NiMH batteries. (For information about alkaline batteries, se e Proper Battery Handling (p. 16).
126 Troubleshooting Sounds come from the camera interior The camera’s vertical and horizontal orientation has changed. z The mechanism for detecting the camera’s orientation is functioning. This is not a malfunction. Image is blurred or out of focus Camera moved z Hold the camera steady while pressing the shutter button.
127 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Subject in recorded image is too dark Insufficient light for shooting. z Set the flash on. Subject is dark in comparison to the background. z Set the exposure compensation to a positive (+) value or use the spot metering function.
128 Troubleshooting White dots or white asterisks appear on the image Light from the flash has reflected off dust particles or insects in the air. This occurs more frequently in the following conditions: - When shooting at the wid e angle end. - When shooting with a high aperture value in the aperture- priority AE mode.
129 Appendix Appendix Using the Pow er K its (Sold Se parately) Using Rechargeable Batteries (Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-200) This kit includes a battery charger and fo ur rechargeable AA-size NiMH (nickel metal hydride) batteries. Charge batteries as shown below.
130 Appendix z Wipe the batter y terminals well with a dry cloth in th e follow ing situat ions, as the terminals may be so iled with oil from one’ s skin or othe r dirt: - If the battery usage time.
131 Appendix Appendix z It takes approxi mately 110 minutes wh en two batteries are loaded one at each end of the charge r and 250 minu tes with fo ur for the charger to fully r echarge th em (as determined by testing at Canon facili ties).
132 Appendix 2 Open the terminal cover, and connect the compact power adapter’s DC plug into the camera’s DC IN terminal. z Please unplug the adapter from the power outlet when you have finished using the camera. Use of an AC ada pter kit oth er than AC Adapter Kit ACK8 00 may cause a malfuncti on in the camer a or AC ada pter kit.
133 Appendix Appendix Wide Converter WC-DC52 Use this converter for taking wide-angle shots. The wide converter changes the focal length of the camera body’s lens by a factor of 0.7x (the thread diameter is 52 mm.). Tele-converter TC-DC52A This 52 mm-threaded diameter magnifying conversion lens is for ta king telephoto shots.
134 Appendix Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC52F This separately sold adapter is requir ed for attaching the wide converter, tele-converter and close-up lens (52 mm thread diameter). Attaching a Lens 1 Be sure that the camera is turned off. 2 Press the ring release button an d hold it down, and turn the ring in the direction of the arrow.
135 Appendix Appendix z To remove the conversion lens adapter, turn the adapter in the opposite direction with holding down the ring release button. 5 Set the lens on the adapter, and attach it securely by turning it in the indicated directio n. z Completely re move all dust a nd dirt from conversion l enses with a lens blower brush before us e.
136 Appendix Using an Externally Mounte d Flash (Sold Separately) High Power Flash HF-DC1 This is an attachable supplementary flash. Photographic subjects that are too distant for the built-in flash to illuminate may be captured using the High-Power Flash.
137 Appendix Appendix z If the batt ery is used in cold regions ( 0°C/ 32°F or lower) , you are recomme nded to carry a sp are lithium b attery (CR12 3A or DL123). Keep the spare batt ery warm in your pocket until immedia tely befo re using it, and exchange it freq uently w ith the battery in t he flash.
138 Appendix 2 Open the terminal cove r and use your finger nail to pull out the battery hold er. 3 Pull open the battery holde r in the direction indicated by the arr ow ( c ). Remove the battery by pulling it up in the direction indicat ed by the arrow ( d ).
139 Appendix Appendix Camera Care and Maintenance Use the following procedures to clean the camera body, lens, viewfinder, LCD monitor and other parts.
140 Specifications All data is based on Canon’s standard testing methods. Subject to change without notice . PowerShot A520/PowerShot A510 Camera Effective Pixels PowerShot A520: Approx. 4.0 million PowerShot A510: Approx. 3.2 million Image Sensor PowerShot A520: 1/2.
141 Specifications Appendix Shutter Speeds 15 – 1/2000 sec. z The shutter speed varies acco rding to the shooting modes. z Slow shutter speeds of 1.3 sec.
142 Specifications Self-timer Activates shutter after an approx. 10-se c./2-sec. delay. Can be se t using the custom settings. PC-controlled Shooting Available (USB connection only.
143 Specifications Appendix * 1 This digital camera support s Exif 2.2 (also called “Exif Print”). Exif Print is a stand ard for enhancing the communication between digital camer as and printers.
144 Specifications Battery Performance * The actual figures will vary according to the shooting condition and se ttings. Number of Shots Playback Time LCD Monitor ON (Based o n the CIPA standard) LCD Monitor Off AA Alkaline Batterie s (included with the camera) Approx.
145 Specifications Appendix Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities (Recordable Images) Memory card included with the camera PowerShot A520 PowerShot A510 MMC- 16M SDC- 128M SDC- 512MSH L (Large) 2272 x.
146 Specifications z Some memory cards are not sold in some regions. z The maximum movie clip length is : 3 0 sec., : 3 min. or : 3 min.. The times shown are the maximum continuous recording times. * When using a 128 MB or higher capacity memory card.
147 Specifications Appendix NiMH Battery NB-2AH Supplied with the separately sold NiMH Battery NB4-200 set and the Battery and Charg er Kit CBK4-200. Type Rech argeable nick el metal hydride bat tery Nominal Voltage 1. 2 V DC Typical Capacity 2300 mAh (min .
148 Specifications Compact Power Adapter CA-PS800 Supplied with the separately sold AC Adapter Kit ACK800. Rated Input 100 – 240 V AC (50/60 Hz), 16 VA (100 V) – 26 VA ( 240 V) Rated Output DC 3.15 V DC/2 A Operating Temperat ures 0 – 40°C (32 – 104°F) Dimensio ns 42.
149 Specifications Appendix Wide Converter WC-DC52 (Sol d Separately) Magnification Approx. 0.7 x (35 mm film equivalent at wide angle end : approx. 24. 5 mm) Focusing Range (from front of lens) Approx. 21 cm (8 .3 in.) – i nfinity (at wide angl e end)* 1 Approx.
150 Specifications Tele-converter TC-DC52A (Sold Separately) * 1 When mounted on PowerShot A520 /A510. * 2 Conversion Lens Adapter LA -DC52F is required when mounted on PowerS hot A520/A510. Focal Lengt h Approx. 1.7 5x (35mm film equivalent at telephot o end: approx.
151 Appendix Photo Tips and Information This section offers photography tips. z Tip for Using th e Self-timer (p. 45) Normally, the camera shakes a little when you press the shutter button. Setting the self-timer to delays the shutter release for two seconds and allows the camera to stop shaking, thus preventing a blurred image.
152 Photo Tips and Information Underexp osure The whole recorded image is dark, which makes white elements of the image appear gray. Shooting bright subjects or in backlit conditions may cause the image to be underexposed. Adjust the exposure compensation towards the + end .
153 Appendix INDEX A AC Adapter Kit .................................................. 131 AF Frame ........................................................... 81 Aperture Value ................................................... 79 Aperture-priority AE .
154 INDEX Flash ................................................................... 42 Focal Length ............................. 132, 133, 149, 150 Focus Lock ............................................................. 90 Manual ...................
155 INDEX Appendix Messages ............................................... 121 – 122 Metering Center-Weighted Averaging ......................... 82 Evaluative .................................................... 82 Spot ...........................
156 INDEX Resolution .......................................................... 40 Ring Release Button .......................................... 12 Rotate ................................................................. 94 S Self-timer .............
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159 Appendix Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode The following chart shows the functions and settings availab le in each Shooting mode. Function (1) Refer- ence Pages Resolu- tion Large L { * { .
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Un point important après l'achat de l'appareil (ou même avant l'achat) est de lire le manuel d'utilisation. Nous devons le faire pour quelques raisons simples:
Si vous n'avez pas encore acheté Canon A510 c'est un bon moment pour vous familiariser avec les données de base sur le produit. Consulter d'abord les pages initiales du manuel d'utilisation, que vous trouverez ci-dessus. Vous devriez y trouver les données techniques les plus importants du Canon A510 - de cette manière, vous pouvez vérifier si l'équipement répond à vos besoins. Explorant les pages suivantes du manuel d'utilisation Canon A510, vous apprendrez toutes les caractéristiques du produit et des informations sur son fonctionnement. Les informations sur le Canon A510 va certainement vous aider à prendre une décision concernant l'achat.
Dans une situation où vous avez déjà le Canon A510, mais vous avez pas encore lu le manuel d'utilisation, vous devez le faire pour les raisons décrites ci-dessus,. Vous saurez alors si vous avez correctement utilisé les fonctions disponibles, et si vous avez commis des erreurs qui peuvent réduire la durée de vie du Canon A510.
Cependant, l'un des rôles les plus importants pour l'utilisateur joués par les manuels d'utilisateur est d'aider à résoudre les problèmes concernant le Canon A510. Presque toujours, vous y trouverez Troubleshooting, soit les pannes et les défaillances les plus fréquentes de l'apparei Canon A510 ainsi que les instructions sur la façon de les résoudre. Même si vous ne parvenez pas à résoudre le problème, le manuel d‘utilisation va vous montrer le chemin d'une nouvelle procédure – le contact avec le centre de service à la clientèle ou le service le plus proche.
