Canon SC A60 User Manual

CDI-E093-010 XXXXXXXXX © 2003 CANON INC. PRINTED IN MALAYSIAXXXXXXXCamera User GuideENGLISHDIGITAL CAMERA Camera User Guide• Please start by reading

6Please ReadTest ShotsBefore you try to photograph important subjects, we highlyrecommend that you shoot several trial images to confirm thatthe camer

96 Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and ApertureYou can manually set the shutter speed and aperture toachieve a particular effect. This is convenien

97Shooting5Shoot the image.When you press the shutter button halfway, a numberindicating the difference between the standard exposure*and the selected

98Switching Between Autofocus ModesYou can change the auto focus frame (AF frame) selectionmethod. The AF frame will appear when the LCD monitoris tur

99Shooting Switching Between Light Metering ModesYou can switch between metering modes to shoot.Appropriate for standard shootingconditions, including

1003Select * (Evaluative) using the up ordown button.* The current setting is displayed.4Select a light metering mode using the leftor right button.5

101Shooting Adjusting the ExposureAdjust the exposure compensation setting to avoidmaking the subject too dark when it is backlit or shotagainst a bri

1024Select a setting using the left or rightbutton.• The settings can be adjusted in 1/3 steps in the range of -2EV to +2EV.•You can shoot the image r

103Shooting Setting the White BalanceWhen the white balance mode is set to match the lightsource, the camera can reproduce colors more accurately.Se

1042Select * (Auto) using the up or downbutton.* The current setting is displayed.3Select the desired setting using the left orright button.• Please

105Shooting Setting a Custom White BalanceYou can set a custom white balance to obtain the optimalsetting for the shooting conditions by having the ca

7Safety Precautions• Before using the camera, please ensure that you have readand understood the safety precautions described below. Alwaysensure that

1064Aim the camera at the white paper orcloth, or gray card and press the button.• Aim the camera so that the white paper or cloth, or graycard, comp

107Shooting• Some settings are not available with certain Shootingmodes. Please refer to Functions Available in EachShooting Mode (p. 224)•To set and

108 Changing the Photo EffectYou can shoot with different photo effects.Photo Effect Off Records with no effect.VividEmphasizes the contrast and color

109Shooting3Select the desired setting using the left orright button.• If the LCD monitor is on, you can check the results byviewing the image on the

110 Changing the ISO SpeedChange the ISO speed when shooting in dark places orwhen you want to shoot with a faster shutter speed. Youcan choose from t

111Shooting4Press the button.5Shoot the image.• Higher ISO speeds increase the image noise. To takeclean images, use as low an ISO speed as possible.

112Adjusting the Flash OutputIn mode, the flash output can be controlled in threesteps, starting from FULL, when shooting.1Press the button.2Select

113ShootingShooting Problem Subjects for the AutofocusThe autofocus may not work well on the following types ofsubjects.• Subjects with extremely low

1144Keep it pressed while you recompose theimage and press the shutter button all theway to shoot the image.Focus Lock Method 21Press the button to t

115ShootingShooting in Manual Focus ModeThe focus can be manually set.1Press the button to turn on the LCDmonitor.2Press the MF button until MF appea

8 WARNINGS• Do not aim the camera directly into the sun or at otherintense light sources which could damage your eyesight.• Do not trigger the flash i

116Resetting the File NumbersYou can select the way file numbers are assigned.OnThe file numbers are reset to the start (100-0001) eachtime a new CF c

117ShootingSetting the [File No. Reset] to [Off] is useful for avoidingfile name duplication when images are downloaded to acomputer.About File and Fo

118ReplayingDisplaying Images IndividuallyYou can view the recorded images on the LCD monitor.1Set the mode switch to .The last recorded image appear

119Replaying, Erasing Magnifying ImagesImages can be magnified up to approximately 10 times.1Set the mode switch to .2Press the zoom lever toward .•

120 Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Replay)Up to nine images can be viewed at once in index replay.1Set the mode switch to .2Press the zoom lev

121Replaying, Erasing Jumping Between ImagesThe display can be advanced or set back 9 images ineither single image replay or index replay.1Display th

122Viewing MoviesYou can replay the images shot in mode.1Set the mode switch to .Movies cannot be viewed in index replay.2Select a movie using the

123Replaying, ErasingPausing and Resuming Play• Press the button to pause the movie. Press it againto resume.Fast Forwarding / Rewinding• Select one

124Editing MoviesYou can delete unwanted portions from the first or secondhalf of a movie clip.1Select the movie you wish to edit andpress the button

125Replaying, Erasing4Select the range you wish to edit using theleft or right button.5Select (play) using the up or downbutton and press the button

9• Stop operating the equipment if it is dropped or the casingis damaged. Failure to do so may result in fire or electricalshock. Immediately turn the

1267Select [Overwrite] or [New File] using theleft or right button.• [Overwrite] : Saves the edited movie under the same filename as the original movi

127Replaying, ErasingRotating Images in the DisplayImages can be rotated 90º and 270º clockwise on theLCD monitor.0° (Original) 90° 270°1Select (Rota

128Attaching Sound Memos to ImagesIn replay mode (including single replay, index replay andmagnifying replay) you can attach sound memos (up to 60seco

129Replaying, Erasing• The recording starts and the elapsed time is displayed.Speak towards the microphone of the camera.•To stop recording, press the

130Auto PlayUse this feature to automatically replay all of the imagesin the CF card (Auto Play). The LCD monitor displayseach image for approximately

131Replaying, ErasingProtecting ImagesYou can protect important images from accidentalerasure.1In the [ (Replay)] menu, select (Protect).See Selecti

132ErasingPlease note that erased images cannot be recovered.Exercise caution before erasing a file.Erasing Images Individually1Select the image you w

133Replaying, ErasingErasing All Images1In the [ (Replay)] menu, select (Eraseall) and press the button.A confirmation screen appears.2Select [OK]

134Formatting a CF CardYou should format a new CF card or one from which youwish to erase all images and other data.Please note that formatting (initi

135Replaying, Erasing• If the camera does not work properly, the inserted CFcard may be malfunctioning. Reformatting the CF cardmay solve the problem.

10• Use of power sources not expressly recommended for thisequipment may lead to overheating, distortion of theequipment, fire, electrical shock or ot

136PrintingAbout PrintingThis camera supports direct printing. By connecting thecamera to an optional direct print compatible printer (CPSeries)*1 or

137Printing, TransferringPrint Settings for Direct Print Function• Select how many copies you want (p.146)• Select the print style (p.146)• Standard /

138Selecting from the Print Order MenuUse the Print Order Menu as shown below to select allprint settings.Direct Print FunctionMode switch ➔DPOF Setti

139Printing, Transferring: Tu r ns the menu on/off: Selects items and settings: Sets items and settings➔Image (p. 146)Paper (p. 146)Borders (p. 146)Da

140Connecting the Camera to a PrinterYou can make clear prints swiftly and easily when youconnect the camera to an optional direct print functioncompa

141Printing, Transferring3Connect the camera and printer using thedirect interface cable.When you insert the cable, make sure the “Canon” mark ofthe c

142Connecting Bubble Jet Printer to the CameraPlease read the user guide supplied with your BJ printerto see if it is compatible with the direct print

143Printing, Transferring4Set the mode switch to and turn thecamera on. appears on the camera LCDmonitor when the BJ printer isproperly connected to

144Printing* The following illustrations show examples from a direct printfunction compatible printer (CP Series). Options for the Stylecategory will

145Printing, TransferringYou cannot print movies.Cancel Printing•To cancel printing between images printed, press the button. A confirmation dialog ap

11• Disconnect the battery charger or the compact poweradapter from both the camera and power outlet afterrecharging and when the camera is not in use

146Setting the Print Settings (Direct Print Function)Selecting the Number of Copies1In Replaying mode, press the buttonand select the [Copies] option

147Printing, TransferringDirect Print Function Compatible BJ Printer PaperSelect the paper size from the following.[Card #1], [Card #2], [Card #3], [L

1483Select settings using the left or rightbutton. Paper(Direct print compatibleBJ printer)Select [Card #1], [Card #2],[Card #3], [LTR] or [A4]. Image

149Printing, Transferring4Press the button.If [Borderless] or [Multiple] is selected as the print style, thecenter portion of the recorded image (the

1501In Replaying mode, press the button,choose [Trimming] using the up or downbutton and press the button again.The trimming frame will appear at th

151Printing, Transferring3Press the button to close the settingmenu.• The trimming setting only applies to one image.• The trimming setting is cancel

152Specifying the Printing Area (PowerShot A60)Choose from three printing area options.To pPrints the top area of an image.Middle Prints the middle ar

153Printing, Transferring• The printing area setting only applies to one image.• The printing area setting is cancelled with the followingoperations.-

154Print Settings (DPOF Print Settings)You can select images on a CF card for printing andspecify the number of print copies in advance using thecamer

155Printing, Transferring3Select images for printing.Single Images• When the print type (p. 156) isset to [Standard] or [Both], selectan image using t

12• Do not operate the flash with dirt, dust or other items stuckto its lens. The resulting heat build-up could damage the flash.• If your camera is u

1564Press the button.• Images are printed in order from oldest to newest by theshooting date.•A maximum of 998 images can be marked per CF card.• Pre

157Printing, Transferring2Select [Set up] using the left or rightbutton and press the button.3Select (Print Type), (Date) or (FileNo.) using the

1585Press the button.The set up menu will close and the Print Order menu willreappear.• When [Print Type] is set to [Index], the [Date] and [FileNo.]

159Printing, Transferring3Select [OK] using the left or right buttonand press the button.If you decide you don’t want to reset the settings, select[C

160Printing with DPOF Print SettingsYou can use the DPOF print settings to print with anoptional direct print function compatible printer (CPSeries) o

161Printing, Transferring4Select [OK] using the up, down, left orright button and press the button.The image will start to print and, when it is comp

162• The maximum number of images printed on one page inthe Index print type depends upon the selected papersize.- Card Size: 20 images-L Size: 42 ima

163Printing, TransferringImage Transfer Settings (DPOF Transfer Order)Using the camera, you can make marks on images youwish to transfer and attach to

1643Select images for transferring.Single Images• Select an image using the left orright button and mark or removemarks from images using the upor dow

165ConnectingViewing Images on a TV SetA video-compatible television connected via the suppliedAV cable AVC-DC100 can be used to view images as yousho

13Preventing MalfunctionsAvoid Strong Magnetic FieldsNever place the camera in close proximity to electric motors orother equipment generating strong

166• No image will appear on the LCD monitor when thecamera is connected to a TV monitor.• The video output signal can be switched (NTSC or PAL)to acc

167ConnectingDownloading Images to a ComputerDownload images taken with the camera to a computer inone of the following ways:• Connect the camera to a

168USB portUSB cable terminal1. Open the terminal coverwith your fingernail.2. Insert the connectoruntil it clicks.1. Terminal cover2. USB cable1Insta

169ConnectingTo disconnect the cable fromthe camera: Hold the cableconnector firmly at both sidesand pull it straight out.For information about what

170• It is recommended to power the camera with theoptional AC Adapter Kit ACK600 when connected to acomputer (p. 195).• All procedures performed with

171ConnectingDownloading Directly from a CF Card1Eject the CF card from the camera, andinsert it into a CF card reader connectedto the computer.• If y

172List of Menu Options and MessagesFUNC. MenuItem/Setting ContentReferenceMenu ScreenPage* Default settingExposure Compensation Sets the exposure com

173AppendixItem/Setting ContentReferenceMenu ScreenPageISO Speed Sets the sensitivity at which images arerecorded.• 50*• 100• 200• 400• AUTOPhoto Effe

174Item/Setting ContentReferenceMenu ScreenPageResolution (Movies) Sets the number of pixels used forimages.•(640 x 480 pixels)(PowerShot A70 only)•(3

175AppendixItem/Setting ContentReferenceMenu ScreenPage* Default setting Red-eye Sets whether or not the red-eyereduction lamp fires.• On*•Off AF-assi

141Install the batteries(p. 20).Slide the battery cover lock,then open the cover andinsert the batteries.•For important informationabout batteries, se

176Replay MenuItem/Setting ContentReferenceMenu ScreenPage Protect Protects images from accidentalerasure. Rotate Rotates images 90 or 270 degreescloc

177AppendixItem/Setting ContentReferenceMenu ScreenPage* Default setting Auto Play Plays images automatically one afterthe other. Print Order Sets whi

178Set up MenuItem/Setting ContentReferenceMenu ScreenPage Beep Sets whether or not the beep soundswhen the shutter button is pressed orwhen a menu o

179AppendixItem/Setting ContentReferenceMenu ScreenPage* Default setting Shutter Volume Adjusts the sound volume when theshutter button is pressed all

180 Selftimer Vol. Adjusts the sound volume of theSelftimer Sound.•(Off)• (1)• (2)*• (3)• (4)• (5) File No. Reset Sets how file numbers are assigned t

181Appendix Video System Sets the video output signal standard.• NTSC*•PALItem/Setting ContentReferenceMenu ScreenPage* Default setting165My Camera Me

182 Start-up Image Sets the start-up image when you turnon the camera.• (Off)• *•• Start-up Sound Sets the start-up sound when you turnon the camera.*

183Appendix Shutter Sound Sets the shutter sound when youdepress the shutter button. There is noshutter sound while a movie is beingshot.*1• (Off)• *

184Resetting the Settings to DefaultYou can reset all of the menu and button operationsettings to default except for [Date/Time], [Language], and[Vide

185Appendix• The custom white balance is not cancelled even ifsettings are reset to default settings. (p. 105)• Settings cannot be reset when the came

15Quick Start5Turn the mode dial to (p. 60).6Focus (p. 40).Aim the camera at thesubject, and lightly pressand hold the shutter buttonhalfway down. The

186List of MessagesThe following messages may appear on the LCD monitor.Busy...: Image is being recorded to, or read from, CFcard. Resetting settings

187AppendixUnidentified Image:You attempted to replay an image that wasrecorded in a special format (proprietary formatused by the camera of another m

188The following messages may appear on the camera’sLCD monitor when a direct print compatible printer isprinting. Depending on the printer model, som

189AppendixYou attempted to use the DPOF printsettings to print xx images that are fromanother camera, that have been recordedin a different format, o

190Waste tank full: You can restart printing by pressing theRESUME/CANCEL button on Bubble JetPrinter. Please request replacement of thewaste tank at

191AppendixAppendicesReplacing the Date BatteryThe camera uses a special Date battery to power itsinternal clock. If the LCD monitor displays the Set

1924Pull the battery out of the holder, asshown.5Insert the new date battery into the holder,with the positive terminal (+) facing up.6Replace the dat

193AppendixUsing the Optional Battery KitsUsing Rechargeable Batteries(Battery and Charger Kit CBK100)Included are the battery charger and four rechar

194• Repeatedly recharging batteries before they becomefully depleted may cause batteries to lose capacity. Donot recharge the batteries until the LCD

195AppendixUsing the AC Adapter Kit ACK600This optional adapter kit allows you to operate the cameracontinuously without worrying about having to stop

227iReference PageDigital ZoomOn ●●●● ●● ––●●●●85Off ●* ●* ●* ●* ●* ●*– – ●* ●* ●* ●*Exposure Compensation – ●●● ●●▲●●●● – 101Evaluative Metering●●●●

16Components GuideZoom Lever (p. 42, 85, 118, 119)Shutter Button (p. 40)Shooting Mode Dial (p. 19)ON/OFF button (p. 30) AF-assist Beam (p. 41) Red-Eye

1962Open the terminal cover, andconnect the adapter’s DC plug into thecamera’s DC IN terminal.Please unplug the adapter from the power outlet when yo

197AppendixUsing the Optional Lenses and Lens AdapterThe camera supports use of the optional Wide ConverterWC-DC52, Tele-converter TC-DC52 and Close-u

198Tele-converter TC-DC52This 52 mm-threaded diameter magnifying conversionlens is for taking telephoto shots. The lens changes thefocal length of the

199AppendixShooting Ranges in Macro ModeDistance betweenField CoverageLens tip and Subject13 cm 48 × 36 mm(5.1 in.) (1.9 × 1.4 in.)25 cm 82 × 61 mm(9.

20012Attaching a Lens1Be sure that the camera is turned off.2Press the ring release button and hold itdown, and turn the ring in the direction ofthe a

201Appendix4Align the ¡ marks on the ConversionLens Adapter and the camera, and turn theadapter in the direction of the arrows asfar as the C mark on

202• Completely remove all dust and dirt from conversionlenses with a lens blower brush before use. The cameramay focus on any dirt that remains.•Exer

203AppendixCamera Care and MaintenanceUse the following procedures to clean the camera body,lens, viewfinder, LCD monitor and other parts.Camera Body

204TroubleshootingProblem Cause SolutionPress the ON/OFFbutton for a fewmoments.Confirm that the CFcard slot cover orbattery cover issecurely closed.R

205AppendixProblem Cause SolutionWait until the orangeindicator stops blinkingand lights steadily,signaling that the flashis charged, then pressthe sh

17Preparing the Camera, Basic FunctionsViewfinder (p. 38)CF Card Slot Cover (p. 24)Battery Cover(p. 20)LCD Monitor*3 (p. 33)Attaching the wriststrap*1

206Problem Cause SolutionUse only unused AA-size alkaline batteriesor Canon AA-sizeNiMH batteries. (Forinformation aboutalkaline batteries, seeProper

207AppendixProblem Cause Solution• Be sure to setbatteries firmly intothe charger.• Be sure that thepower cord is firmlyconnected to thecharger, and i

208• Ensure that there isat least 46 cm (1.5 ft.)between the cameralens and subject.•Use the macro modeto shoot close-upsbetween 5 to 46 cm(2.0 in. to

209AppendixProblem Cause SolutionWhen flash is used, thedistance between lensand subject should beno less than 26 cm (10in.).Set exposurecompensation

210Problem Cause SolutionThis is a phenomenonthat occurs with digitalcameras and does notconstitute amalfunction.Set the flash to anyother mode except

211AppendixAll data is based on Canon’s standard testing methods.Subject to change without notice.PowerShot A70 / PowerShot A60Camera A70 : Approx. 3.

212Sensitivity : AUTO/ISO 50/100/200/400 equivalentWhite Balance : TTL auto/preset (daylight, cloudy, tungsten,fluorescent, fluorescent H) or Custom w

213Appendix(A60)Still images: Large: 1600 x 1200 pixelsMedium: 1024 x 768 pixelsSmall: 640 x 480 pixelsMovies*2: 320 x 240 pixels (Approx. 3 min.)16

214Battery PerformanceNumber of Shots ReplayLCD Monitor ON LCD Monitor OFF TimeAA AlkalineApprox. Approx. Approx.Batteries250 shots 800 shots 280 min.

215AppendixCF Cards and Estimated Capacities(Recordable Images)PowerShot A70FC-16M FC-32M FC-64M FC-128MFC-256MH8183876154L 16 33 68 137 27632 67 136

18IndicatorsThe indicators light or blink when the ON/OFF button or theshutter button is pressed.Upper IndicatorGreen: Ready to record / Ready to comm

216• The following are the approximate maximum recording times formovie clips: : approx. 30 seconds* (PowerShot A70 only), ,: approx. 3 minutes. Shown

217AppendixNiMH Battery NB-1AHSupplied with the optional NiMH Battery NB4-100 set and the Battery/Charger Kit CBK100.Type Rechargeable nickel metal hy

218CompactFlash™ CardCard Slot Type Type IDimensions 36.4 × 42.8 × 3.3 mm(1.4 × 1.7 × 0.1 in.)Weight Approx. 10 g (0.4 oz.)Wide Converter WC-DC52 (opt

219AppendixClose-Up Lens 250D 52mm (optional)Focal Length 250 mmFocusing Range 40 – 250 mm (1.6 – 9.8 in.) (W)/130 – 250(from tip of lens) mm (5.1 – 9

220IndexAAC Adapter Kit 195AF FrameAuto Selection 98Manual Selection 98Aperture-Priority AE () 94Aperture Value 89, 91, 94, 96Auto

221IImage Zone 19Index Replay 120Indicators 18Information View 33 - 37InterfaceCables 17, 141, 165ISO Speed 110JJump 121LL

222Index Replay 120Jumping 121LCD Monitor 33Magnifying Images 119Movies 122Rotating 127Single Image Replay 118Resolution

223FCC Notice(Digital Camera, Model PC1043 and PC1044)This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the followingtwo con

224Functions Available in Each Shooting ModeThis chart shows the functions available in each shootingmodeLarge L ●* ●* ●* ●*Medium 1 (1)M1 ●●●●Resolu

225●* ●* ▲*– ●* ●* ●* ●*●●▲– ●●●●●●▲– ●●●●●●▲– ●●●●●●▲– ●●●●64–––● ––––––– ●*– – – ––––● ––––●●▲– ●●●● ●* ●* ▲*– ●* ●* ●* ●*64●●▲– ●●●● ●* ● ––● –––●●

19Preparing the Camera, Basic FunctionsShooting Mode DialUse the shooting mode dial to selecta Shooting mode.• : Auto (p. 60)The camera automatically

226Digital ZoomOn ●●●●Off ●* ●* ●* ●*Exposure Compensation – ●●●Evaluative Metering●●●●Light MeteringCenter-Weighted Averaging––––SystemSpot Metering

20Installing the BatteriesThe camera uses four AA-size alkaline batteries suppliedwith the camera. You may use optional nickel metalhydride (NiMH) bat

21Preparing the Camera, Basic FunctionsWhen the camera’s indicator blinks green, do not turn offthe power or open the battery cover. The camera iswrit

22• Be careful to load the batteries with their positive (+) andnegative (-) ends in the right direction.• Never mix batteries of different types or f

23Preparing the Camera, Basic FunctionsBattery Status IndicationsThe LCD monitor displays an icon or message to let youknow when batteries are low or

24Installing a CF CardInstalling a CF Card1Be sure that the camera is turned off.2Slide the CF card slot cover in thedirection of the arrow, and open

25Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions4Close the CF card slot cover securely.• When the indicator on the left side of the viewfinderblinks green, the

iiCamera Body TemperatureIf your camera is used for prolonged periods, the camera body may becomewarm. Please be aware of this and take care when oper

26Setting the Date/TimeThe Set Date/Time menu will appear when the camera isfirst turned on or the date battery has run down. Replacethe date battery,

27Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions4Press the up or down button to select (Date / Time), and then press the button.5Set the date and time.• Use th

28Setting the LanguageUse this feature to select the language for the LCDmonitor display.1Press the ON/OFF button to turn on thecamera (p. 30).2Press

29Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions4Select (Languages) using the up ordown button and press the button.5Select a language using the up, down, l

30Turning the Power On1Press the ON/OFF button until the greenindicator begins blinking.Shooting ModeCurrent shooting settings will appear in the LCD

31Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions•You will hear a start-up sound and see the start-upimage when the power comes on. (To change the start-up soun

32Switching between Shooting and ReplayingYou can quickly switch between Shooting mode andReplaying mode. This is convenient when you wish toshoot aga

33Preparing the Camera, Basic FunctionsUsing the LCD MonitorThe LCD monitor can be used to compose images whileshooting, adjust settings menus and rep

34Information Displayed on the LCD MonitorThe LCD monitor displays information in Shooting orReplaying mode, such as the camera settings, remainingima

35Preparing the Camera, Basic FunctionsShooting Mode p. 19-2 … +2 Exposure Compensation p. 101 White Balance p. 103 Drive Mode p. 83/87

iiiSymbols UsedIcons under title bars show the operations mode. As in theexample below, the mode dial should be set to , , ,, , , , , , or .

36Replaying ModeIn simple display mode, the following information appears. Compression p. 64(PowerShot A70)L M1 M2 SResolution (Still images) p.

37Preparing the Camera, Basic FunctionsShooting Mode p. 19-2 ⋅⋅⋅ ±0 ⋅⋅⋅ +2 Exposure Compensation p. 101 White Balance p. 103Photo Effects p.

38Using the Viewfinder to ShootSetting the LCD monitor to Off (p. 33) and using theoptical viewfinder can help conserve power while shoot-ing.1Align t

39Preparing the Camera, Basic FunctionsAbout the Autofocus FunctionThis camera employs AiAF (artificial intelligenceautofocus) technology which uses a

40Pressing the Shutter ButtonThe shutter button features a two-stage action.Pressing HalfwayPressing halfway automatically sets theexposure, focus and

41Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions• If the orange or yellow indicator blinks while you presshalfway, you can still press fully to take the shot.•

42Using the Zoom (Focal Length)The zoom can be adjusted to any setting in the 35 to 105mm range in 35 mm film equivalent terms.Telephoto/Wide AngleDig

43Preparing the Camera, Basic FunctionsSelecting Menus and SettingsMenus are used to adjust shooting, replaying, date / timeand electronic sound setti

443Select setting contents using the left orright button.Some menu items can only be selected after pressing the button and displaying the next menu.

45Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions• The menu switches as follows:[ (Rec.)] or [ (Replay)] [ (Set up)] [ (MyCamera)]• Pressing the zoom lev

1A quick introduction intended for new users who wantto shoot first and learn more later. Tells you how to getthe camera running and how to begin shoo

46Shooting ModeSelecting Menus and Settings (continued)Displaying a MENU Switching beRec. Menu*Selectable itemsvary according toeach mode.Replay Menu*

47Preparing the Camera, Basic Functionsing between MenusSet up Menu* My CameraMenu** Use the zoom lever to switchbetween menus anytime.SettingOptionsC

48Menu Settings and Default SettingsThis chart shows the options for each menu and thedefault settings. buttonMenu Item Available SettingsReferencePag

49Preparing the Camera, Basic FunctionsMenu Item Available SettingsReferencePageAiAF On*/Off 98Red-eye On*/ Off 68AF-assist BeamOn*/ Off 175Digital Zo

50Menu Item Available SettingsReferencePageBeep On* / Off 178Auto Power DownOn* / Off 178Date/Time Sets the date and time 26Format Formats the CF card

51Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions• Some menu items are not available in certain Shooting modes(p. 224).•You can apply a desired image and sound

52My Camera allows you to customize the start-up imageand start-up, shutter, operation and self-timer sounds.Each menu item has three choices.e.g. Sta

53Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions3Select the [ (My Camera)] menu usingthe left or right button.4Select a menu item using the up or downbutton.

54• If you select [Theme] in Step 4, you can select aconsistent theme for each of the My Camera settings.• If (Beep) in the [ (Set up)] menu is set

55Preparing the Camera, Basic FunctionsRegistering My Camera SettingsImages recorded onto the CF card and newly recordedsounds can be added as My Came

2Table of Contents : Functions and operations tables. These pages areshaded on the right edges to make them easy to find.Read this First 6Quick Start

564Select the [ (My Camera)] menu usingthe right button.5Select the menu item you wish to registerusing the up or down button.6Select or using t

57Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions[Start-up Image] → Step 8a, 9a[Start-up Sound], [Shutter Sound], [SelftimerSound] → Step 8b, 9b8aSelect the ima

589bSelect (Register) using the left orright button.10Select [OK] using the left or right buttonand press the button.• Sounds recorded with the mov

59Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions• Start-up Sound, Operation Sound, Selftimer Sound andShutter Sound• Recording format WAVE (monaural)• Quantiza

60Shooting - Letting the Camera Select SettingsSee Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p.228) at the end of this manual to find out which setti

61Shooting5Press the shutter button halfway (p. 40).•Two beeps will sound when the camera has finishedmetering, and the indicator will light green or

62Reviewing an Image Right After ShootingAfter a photo is taken, the image displays on the LCDmonitor for two seconds (To change, see Changing theImag

63ShootingChanging the Image Display DurationThe length of time images are displayed after a photo hasbeen taken can be changed from 2 seconds to 10se

64Changing the Resolution and CompressionYou can change the resolution and compression (exclud-ing movies) settings to suit the purpose of the image y

65Shooting•Movies can be shot with the following resolution.ResolutionPowerShot A70 PowerShot A60640 x 480 pixels –320 x 240 pixels 320 x 240 pixel

3Night Scene Mode ...72Fast Shutter ...

666Select the compression you wish to setusing the left or right button.You can shoot the image right after selecting settings bypressing the shutter

67Shooting Using the FlashUse the flash according to the guidelines below.The flash fires automatically asrequired by the lighting level, andthe red-e

68When the red-eye reduction function is off2Shoot the image.• The flash will fire if the indicator beside the viewfinderlights orange when the shutte

69ShootingWhen shooting with a high ISO sensitivity and using theflash, there is more of a chance of overexposure thecloser you are to the subject.• S

70 Portrait ModeUse this mode when you want the subject to appearsharp and the background to blur.1Turn the shooting modedial to .Shooting procedures

71Shooting Landscape ModeUse this mode to shoot expansive landscape scenes.1Turn the shooting modedial to .Shooting procedures are the same as for the

72 Night Scene ModeUse this mode to capture human subjects against thebackdrop of an evening sky or night scene. The peopleare illuminated with light

73Shooting Fast ShutterUse this mode to shoot fast moving objects.1Turn the shooting modedial to .Shooting procedures are the same as for the mode(

74 Slow ShutterUse this mode to shoot moving objects to make themappear blurred such as river rapids.1Turn the shooting modedial to .Shooting procedur

75Shooting Stitch Assist ModeUse this mode when taking shots that you want tocombine into a panorama. To create the panorama itself,you must stitch th

4Protecting Images ... 131Erasing 132Erasing Images Individually...

76• Compose each frame so that it overlaps 30 to 50 % ofthe adjoining image. Try to keep the vertical misalign-ment to within 10 % of the image height

77Shooting2Select the shooting sequence using theleft or right button and press the button.You can also press the shutter button directly to shootwith

786Press the button after the last shot.•A custom white balance setting (p. 103) cannot be set in mode. To use a custom white balance setting, firsts

79Shooting Movie ModeUse this mode to shoot movie frames. The resolution canbe set to either [ (640 × 480)] (PowerShot A70 only) or[ (320 × 240)] or

80These times may vary with the subject and shootingconditions. Recording will automatically stop when themaximum is reached or when the CF cards runs

81Shooting Macro ModeUse the macro mode to shoot close-ups of subjects in therange of 5 to 46 cm (2.0 in. to 1.5 ft.) at wide angle endand 26 to 46 cm

82• Some settings are not available with certain Shootingmodes. Please refer to Functions Available in EachShooting Mode (p. 224).• Always use the LC

83Shooting Self-TimerYou can take pictures with the self-timer in any Shootingmode.1Press the button.2Select * (Drive Mode) using the up ordown butt

84You can change the self-timer sound by changing thesetting in [Selftimer Sound] in the [ (My Camera)]menu (p. 181).

85ShootingDigital ZoomWhen the LCD monitor is on, images can be zoomed withthe combined optical and digital zoom functions as follows(figures are appr

5Appendices 191Replacing the Date Battery ... 191Using the Optional Battery Kits ...

865Press the zoom lever toward and hold it.• The lens will zoom to the maximum optical telephotosetting and stop. Release the lever and press it tow

87Shooting Continuous ShootingThe camera will shoot continuously at the speed ofapprox. 2.2 images per second* (PowerShot A70) orapprox. 2.6 images pe

88• The interval between frames may lengthen somewhatwhen the internal memory becomes full.• The flash can be used, but the interval between imageswil

89ShootingShooting-Selecting Particular EffectsCamera settings such as shutter speed and aperture canbe freely changed for shooting.See Functions Avai

902Shoot the image.• The shutter speed and aperture value will automaticallyappear on the LCD monitor if it is on.• The correct exposure has been set

91Shooting Setting the Shutter SpeedWhen you set the shutter speed in the shutter speed-priority AE mode, the camera automatically selects anaperture

923Shoot the image.The correct exposure has been set if the shutter speed andaperture value show in white.• If the aperture value shows in red, the im

93Shooting•For functions available in this mode, see page 224.• Please note that camera shake becomes a factor at lowshutter speeds. If the camera sha

94 Setting the ApertureThe aperture adjusts the amount of light that passesthrough the lens. Selecting a lower aperture value(opening the aperture) al

95Shooting3Shoot the image.The correct exposure has been set if the shutter speed andaperture value show in white.• If the shutter speed shows in red