Canon A20 User Manual

Camera User Guide1 Shooting with the Camera This Guide2 Installing the Software Software Starter Guide3 Connecting the Camera to a Computer T

8• If using AA-size NiMH batteries, use only Canon AA-size NiMH batteries and charger recommendedfor use with these batteries. Use of another charger

98Be sure that the camera is turned off beforeconnecting or disconnecting the compactpower adapter.1Connect the power cord tothe compact power adapter

99Using Optional Lenses and Lens AdaptersThe camera supports use of the optional Wide Converter WC-DC52 and the optionalClose-up Lens 250D (52 mm). In

100Conversion Lens AdapterLA-DC52 (52 mm)This optional adapter isrequired for attaching theoptional wide converterand the optional close-uplens.Close-

101Attaching a Lens1Be sure that the camera isturned off.2Attach the dust cap to theadapter as shown in theillustration on the opposite page.3Push the

102Use this case to protect the camera fromscratches and dust when it is not in use.• Optional soft case appearance andspecifications may vary accordi

103Camera Care and MaintenanceWhen the camera becomes dirty, clean it as follows.Camera Body: Wipe the camera body with a soft cloth or eyeglass lens

104TroubleshootingProblem Cause SolutionPress the main switch for a few moments.Be sure these covers are closed securely.Reload the batteries in the c

105Problem Cause SolutionWait until the flash charges. You can pressthe shutter button when the indicatorglows a steady orange.• Insert a new CF card.

106Problem Cause SolutionUse only AA-size alkaline batteries (thesame type that came with the camera) orCanon AA-size NiMH (nickel metalhydride) batte

107Problem Cause Solution• Be sure to set batteries firmly into thecharger.• Be sure that the power cable is firmlyconnected to the charger, and is fi

9• If your camera is used for prolonged periods, the camera body may become warm. Please take carewhen operating the camera for an extended period as

108Problem Cause SolutionSet the flash on.Set exposure compensation to a positivevalue.Change the white balance setting asnecessary.When flash is used

109List of MessagesThe following table explains each of the messages that may appear on the LCD monitor.Busy... The camera is writing image data to th

110Image too large You attempted to replay an image whose file size was too large or whoseresolution exceeded 3200 × 2400 pixels.Incompatible You atte

111The following table lists and explains the messages that may be on the LCD monitor whenprinting to the Card Photo Printer CP-10 (optional).No Paper

112SpecificationsPowerShot A10 PowerShot A20Image Sensor Approx. 1.32 million-pixel (total). 1/2.7 in. CCD Approx. 2.11 million-pixel (total). 1/2.7 i

113PowerShot A10 PowerShot A20Shooting Modes Auto/manual/stitch assistContinuous Shooting Approx. 2.5 images/sec (Large/Fine mode, LCD monitor off)Sel

114NiMH Battery NB-1AH (optional)Type Rechargeable nickel hydridebatteryNominal Voltage 1.2 V DCTypical Capacity 1600 mAhCharging Time Approx. 220 min

115Wide Converter WC-DC52 (optional)Magnification Approx. 0.7×Focusing Range 60 mm (2.4 in.) – ∞(when mounted on PowerShotA10 or A20, at maximum widea

116IndexAAuto Play ... 57Auto Power Down ... 29Autofocus ... 30BBatteriesInstalling ..

117Lens Attachment ... 101MMacro Mode ... 42Magnifying a Displayed Image .53Mode Dial ... 16

10Quick Start341Install the batteries ( p. 17).Slide the battery cover lock, then open the cover and insertthe batteries.• For important information

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FCC Notice(Digital Camera, Model PC1007 and PC1009)This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation issubject to the following two condit

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115, 65Set the focus ( p. 34).Aim the camera at the subject, and lightly press and holdthe shutter button halfway down. The camera beeps twicewhen th

128Connect the camera to the printer ( p. 69).Make the connection using the direct interface cableDIF-100 that came with the printer.9Turn the mode d

13Preparing the CameraGuide to ComponentsFront ViewShutter Button ( p. 34) Optical Viewfinder Window ( p. 29) AF Auxiliary Light Emitter Red-Eye Redu

14Back ViewViewfinder ( p. 29)Strap Eyelet ( p. 23)CF Card Slot Cover ( p. 20)Date Battery Holder ( p. 94)Battery Cover ( p. 17)Battery Cover Lock (

15Operation PanelIndicators ( p. 16) DISPLAY (Display) Button ( p. 30)Zoom Button ( p. 36)Mode Dial ( p. 16) (Exposure)/ (White Balance)Button ( pp

16Mode DialYou use the mode dial to select thecamera’s operating mode. (Auto)The camera automatically makes most ofthe settings for you ( p. 37). (Ma

17Installing the BatteriesThe camera uses four AA sized alkalinebatteries supplied with the camera. You mayuse optional nickel metal hydride (NiMH)bat

PrecautionsCamera Body TemperatureIf your camera is used for prolonged periods, the camera body may become warm. Please be aware of this and takecare

184Close the battery cover.When the camera’s indicator flashes green,do not turn off the power or open the batterycover. The camera is writing, readin

19• Battery performance deteriorates at lowtemperatures (especially with alkalinebatteries). If you are using the camera in coldareas and batteries ar

20Battery Status IndicationsThe LCD monitor displays an icon ormessage to let you know when batteriesare low or depleted.Installing a CF Card1Be sure

212Slide the CF card slot coverin the direction of the grayarrow, and open it.3Insert the CF card into theslot, in the direction shown inthe illustrat

22About CF Cards...• CF cards are high-precision electronic devices.Do not bend them, apply force to them, orsubject them to shocks or vibration.• Do

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24Setting the Date and TimeIf the Set Date/Time menu appears whenyou turn on the camera, this means thatthe date battery has run down and thecamera da

255Press or button toselect , and then press theSET button.6Set the date and time.• Use or button to change thevalue of the highlighted field.

26Setting the LanguageUse this feature to select the language forthe LCD monitor displays.1Turn the mode dial to , ,or .2Press the MENU button.The [

275Select the desired language.• Use and button to select alanguage.The Language menu may appeardifferently on cameras in some regions.The Languag

1Quick StartPreparing the CameraBasic FunctionsShootingReplayingErasingPrintingCamera SettingsConnecting UpAppendixA quick introduction intended for n

28Turning the Camera OnBasic Functions1Press the main switch untilthe green indicator beginsflashing.The lens extends, and the LCDmonitor displays cur

29Auto Power Down FunctionShooting ModeThe power will automatically shut offapproximately 3 minutes after the lastfunction is accessed.Replay ModeThe

30In macro mode, the parallax phenomenonmay cause images composed with theviewfinder to be off-center. Use the LCDmonitor to compose close-ups in macr

31In and Modes...You can use the DISPLAY button to switchthe LCD monitor display on and off.The camera stores the LCD monitor on/offsetting in mem

32Shooting ModeShooting information appears on the LCDmonitor for approximately 6 seconds whenyou take any of the following actions. Withone exception

33Replay Mode (Detailed Display)In detailed mode, the following informationis also shown.Shooting Mode p. 37Macro/Infinity Mode p. 42Shooting Met

34The following information may also bedisplayed with some images.: A sound file (WAV file) is attached.: A sound file in a format other thanthe WAV f

35Reviewing an ImageImmediately after Recording ItImages display on the LCD monitor forapproximately 2 seconds immediately afterrecording even if you

36Using the ZoomThe zoom can be adjusted to any setting inthe 35 to 105 mm range in 35 mm filmequivalent terms.Telephoto/Wide AngleDigital ZoomWhen th

37Selecting a Shooting ModeShooting1Select a shooting mode.Your camera offers three different shootingmodes.The settings you make in each mode arereta

2Table of ContentsChanging Resolution/Compression Setting ...37 Using the Flash...39/ Shooting Close-Ups/Infi

384Press or button asnecessary to adjust thesetting.5Press the MENU button.Display on the PowerShot A20 (Resolution) (Compression)Display on theP

39 Using the FlashYou can set the flash mode to match theshooting conditions.Approximate File Size for One Image PowerShot A10 (1280 × 960

403Take the shot.____ : Available : Available, but cannot be changed after takingthe first shot _ : Not available21Shows the currently selected flash

41• The flash can be fired when the upperindicator glows a steady orange.• The flash may take approximately 10seconds to charge. Recharging time mayva

42/ Shooting Close-Ups/Infinity ShotsUse this mode to record subjectsin the range of 16 to 76 cm (6.3in. to 2.5 ft.) from the lens tipwhen at maximum

433Take the shot.• Use the LCD monitor to compose close-upsin macro mode since the parallaxphenomenon may cause images composedwith the optical viewfi

44 Using the Self-Timer121Turn the mode dial to , ,or .2Press the / button asnecessary so that the appears on the LCD monitor.3Take the shot.The s

45 Shooting ContinuouslyUse this mode to shoot successive frameswhile the shutter button is pressed.121Turn the mode dial to .2Press the / button a

462Press the / button asnecessary to display the[+/– (Exp.)] menu.The exposure compensation barappears on the LCD monitor.3Press or button asnec

47• If the LCD monitor is on, you can checkthe results of the compensation byviewing the image on the LCD monitor.• A shot can be taken immediately af

3Erasing All Images ...60Print Settings (DPOF Settings)62Displaying the Print Order Menu ...62

483Press or button asnecessary to select thedesired setting.• If the LCD monitor is on, you can checkthe results by viewing the image on theLCD mo

49If using the camera in (Stitch Assist)mode, you cannot change the white balancesetting after taking the first shot. Stitch Assist ModeUse this mod

50: Left to righthorizontally.: Right to lefthorizontally.• Compose each frame so that it overlaps 30to 50 % of the adjoining image. Try to keepthe ve

514Compose the next shot,taking care to overlap theprevious image.• Minor discrepancies in the overlappingportions can be corrected when theimages are

52Functions Available in Each Shooting ModeThe following chart shows the functions and settings available in each shooting mode. The camera storessett

53ReplayingUse this feature to view recorded imagesone at a time on the LCD monitor.1Turn the mode dial to .The LCD monitor displays the lastrecorded

54Approximate Locationof the Magnified Area• To slide the magnified image left or righton the monitor, press and button.• To slide the image up or

553Use or button toselect an image.To view the selected image usingSingle Image Replay, press the button.You can erase the selected image bypressi

56You can rotate an image by 90° or 270°clockwise in the LCDmonitor.1Turn the mode dial to , anddisplay the image you wantto rotate ( p. 53).2Press t

57Use this feature to automatically replay allof the images in the CF card. The LCDmonitor displays each image forapproximately 3 seconds.1Turn the mo

4Read This FirstPlease ReadTest ShotsBefore you shoot images of subjects of importance to you, we strongly recommend that you shootseveral trial image

58Please note that even protected images areerased when a CF card is reformatted.To cancel protection...Select the image you wish to unprotect, andthe

59Erasing Images SinglyErasing• Remember that erased images cannot berecovered. Be careful to avoid accidentalerasures.• This function will not erase

605Press or button toselect [OK], and then pressthe SET button.• If you decide you don’t want to erase theimage, select [Cancel] instead of [OK].•

61The LCD monitor asks for confirmation.3Press or button toselect [OK], and then pressthe SET button.• If you decide you don’t want to erase allun

62Print Settings (DPOF Settings)Displaying the Print Order Menu1Turn the mode dial to .2Press the MENU button todisplay the menu.Images on a CF card

63The [Print Order] menu will display.Make print settings in the followingorder.1Set the print style ( p. 63).2Select images to be printed( p. 65).I

641Display the [Print Order]menu ( p. 62).2Press or button toselect [Set up], and thenpress the SET button.3Press or button toselect , , or

65 (File No.)Select [On] or [Off].5When you are finishedmaking settings, press theMENU button.The date and file number options cannot bothbe set to On

66The selection method will vary according tothe print type ().Standard or Both3Press or button toselect an image, and thenpress the SET button.Th

67Index3Press or button toselect an image, and thenpress the SET button.• Pressing the SET button once selects theimage for printing. A check mark

5 WARNINGS• Do not aim the camera directly into the sun or at other intense light sources which could damageyour eyesight.• Do not trigger the flash i

683Press or button toselect [OK], and press theSET button.If you decide you don’t want to resetthe settings, press [Cancel] instead of[OK].

69The optional Card Photo Printer CP-10* connects directly to your camera, allowing you togenerate beautiful prints quickly and easily. The camera pro

702Connect the direct interfacecable to the printer and to thecamera.When disconnecting the cable from thecamera’s Digital terminal, be sure to hold t

711Set the mode dial to .2Press or button toselect the image you wish toprint, and then press the SETbutton.3Press or button toselect [OK], a

72The message onthe left appears ifthe printer runs outof paper duringprinting.The [Resume] option may not appear withcertain types of error. In that

733Press or button toselect [OK], and then pressthe SET button.Printing begins when you select [OK].When printing completes successfully,the LCD m

74The printer completes printing of thecurrent sheet, and then stops. TheLCD monitor returns to the replaymode.Resuming PrintingIf you have stopped pr

75You can select the style settings for yourprints.Prints the image full-size on the sheet.Prints 8 copies of oneimage on the sheet.Prints the entire

761While displaying the image,press the SET button.2Press or button toselect [Style], and press theSET button.3Press or button toselect , , o

77 (Date)Select [On] or [Off].• If you set the setting to [Multiple], theborder and date settings are automaticallyforced to [Borderless] and [Off].

6• To avoid the risk of high-voltage electrical shock, do not touch the flash portion of the camera if it hasbeen damaged. Similarly, never touch inte

78Camera SettingsYou use the Rec. menu to adjust basicshooting and operational settings. Most ofthese menu settings are described below.A few of these

79Changing the Image Review TimeWhen you take a shot, the camera holdsthe image on the LCD monitor for a specifictime after you release the shutter bu

80You can use this feature to select whetherthe camera resets the file number eachtime you insert a new CF card.Resetting the File Number• No image wi

81The [Off ] setting helps ensure that filenumbers remain unique over multiple CFcards. This is useful if you are planning todownload images from the

82This setting has no effect on beep soundsthat are issued as warnings. The camera willcontinue to emit these warning sounds asnecessary regardless of

83You should format new CF cards beforeusing them.1Display the [Rec. Menu]( p. 78).2Press or button toselect , and then press theSET button.3Press

841Display the [Rec. Menu]( p. 78).2Press or button toselect , and then press theSET button.3Press or button toselect , and press the SETbutto

85• Auto Power Down does not operate whileyou are displaying images with thecamera’s auto play feature.• Auto Power Down operates at all timeswhile co

86The video output signal can be switched (NTSC or PAL) to accommodate different regionalstandards ( p. 85). The default setting will vary between re

87Downloading Images to a ComputerImages can be loaded from a CF card to a computer if you are using a notebook computer,a PC card reader or a CF card

7• Do not handle the power cord if your hands are wet. Handling it with wet hands may lead to electricalshock. When unplugging the cord, ensure that y

88CF Card Reader1Eject the CF card from thecamera, and insert it into aCF card reader connected tothe computer.• Some computers or CF card readersrequ

89Image Folder Organization and File Names• Each x above stands for a single numeral.•With the exception of [xxxCANON] folder, all of the folders indi

90Connecting the Camera to a Computer with a USB CableSupported Operating SystemsWindows 98 (Including the Second Edition), Windows Millennium Edition

91Connection Precautions• With Windows system, the USB ports may notoperate correctly on systems that have beenupgraded to Windows 98/Me/2000 fromWind

92Connecting to a USB Port1Connect the supplied USBinterface cable to thecomputer’s USB port and thecamera’s Digital terminal.• You do not need to tur

932Turn the camera’s mode dialto .The LCD monitor displays in replaymode. When the connection to thecomputer is complete, the LCD monitorturns off and

94AppendixThe camera uses a special Date battery topower its internal clock. If the LCD monitordisplays the Set Date/Time menu whenyou turn on the cam

954Pull the battery out of theholder, as shown.5Insert the new date batteryinto the holder, with thenegative terminal (–) facingup.6Replace the date b

96The indicator flashes while charging, thencomes on solid when charging is finished.Using the Battery and Charger Kit CBK100• This charger can be use

97Using the Household Power Source(AC Adapter Kit ACK600)This optional adapter kit allows you tooperate the camera continuously withoutworrying about