Canon A450 User Manual

ShootingPlayback/ErasingPrint/Transfer SettingsTroubleshootingList of MessagesBefore Using the CameraAppendixCamera User GuideAdvanced Advanced Camera

8Batteryz Do not place the batteries near a heat source or expose them to direct flame or heat.z The batteries should not be immersed in water or sea

98Playback Modes : Single, Index (9 thumbnail images), Magnified (approx. 10x (max.) in LCD monitor, advance or reverse through magnified images possi

99AppendixBattery Capacityz The actual figures will vary according to the shooting conditions and settings.z Movie data is excluded.z At low temperatu

100Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities: Card included with the camera• Capable of smooth continuous shooting (p. 29) when card has been formatted w

101AppendixMovie:Card included with the camera* Maximum movie clip length at : 3 min. The figures indicate the maximum continuous recording time.Ima

102MultiMediaCardSD Memory CardNiMH Battery NB-3AH(Supplied with the separately sold NiMH Battery NB4-300 set or the Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-300)

103AppendixBattery Charger CB-5AH/CB-5AHE(Supplied with the separately sold Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-300)*1When charging four NB-3AH batteries*2Wh

104IndexNumerics3:2 Guide... 31AAC Adapter Kit ACK800... 89AF Frame... 14, 35AF-assist

105Estimated Capacities... 100Formatting... 25Handling... 85Inserting...

106WWhite Balance... 40Wide Angle...Basic 12Wrist Strap... Basic 1ZZoom...

107Trademark Acknowledgments• Windows, Windows Vista and the Windows Vista logo are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation, registered in the U.S. and ot

9Othersz Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to human or animal eyes. Exposure to the intense light produced by the flash may damage eyesight.

108Functions Available in Each Shooting ModeMake settings appropriate for the shooting conditions and shoot.Function PageRecording Pixels(Still)Largez

109{ Setting available (z Default setting). (Shaded Area): Setting is retained even when the camera power is shut off.(1) Default flash settings are a

ShootingPlayback/ErasingPrint/Transfer SettingsTroubleshootingList of MessagesBefore Using the CameraAppendixCamera User GuideAdvanced Advanced Camera

10z Do not connect compact power adapters or battery chargers to devices such as electrical transformers for foreign travel because it may lead to mal

11Preventing MalfunctionsAvoid Strong Magnetic Fieldsz Never place the camera in close proximity to electric motors or other equipment generating stro

12Before Using the Camera—Basic OperationsUsing the LCD Monitor1Press .z The display mode changes as follows with each press.z The shooting informatio

13Before Using the Camera—Basic OperationsNight DisplayWhen shooting in dark conditions, the camera automatically brightens the LCD monitor to suit th

14Shooting Information (Shooting Mode)Information Displayed on the LCD MonitorZoom Magnification (p. 27)• Stills: Recordable Shots• Movies: Remaining

15Before Using the Camera—Basic OperationsPlayback Information (Playback Mode)StandardIf the indicator blinks orange and the camera shake warning ico

16DetailedThe following information may also be displayed with some images.A sound file in a format other than the WAVE format is attached or the fil

17Before Using the Camera—Basic OperationsThe viewfinder (Basic Guide p. 2) can be used to conserve power by turning the LCD monitor off (p. 12) while

0Main FeaturesShootingz Automatically adjusts shooting settings to match particular conditions (Special Scene Mode)z Change the look of an image when

18Menus are used to set the shooting, playback and print settings as well as such camera settings as the date/time and electronic beep. The following

19Before Using the Camera—Basic OperationsRec., Play, Print and Set up MenusConvenient settings for shooting, playback or printing can be set with the

20FUNC. MenuThe icons shown below are the default settings.Rec. Menu ( ) Menu ListMenu ItemReference PageMenu ItemReference PageManual ModeBasic Guid

21Before Using the Camera—Basic OperationsPlay Menu ( ) Print Menu ( ) Set up Menu ( ) Menu Item Reference PageSlide Show p. 56Sound Memo p. 54Pro

22Volume Off/1/2*/3/4/5Adjusts the volume of the start-up sound, operation sound, self-timer sound, shutter sound and playback sound. The volume canno

23Before Using the Camera—Basic Operations*1The connection method with the printer can be changed. Although it is normally not necessary to change the

24Resetting Settings to Their Default Values1 (Set up) Menu (Reset All).See Menus and Settings (p. 19).2Select [OK] and press .z Settings cannot be r

25Before Using the Camera—Basic OperationsYou should always format a new memory card or one from which you wish to erase all images and other data.For

26ShootingApproximate Values for Recording Pixels* Paper sizes vary according to region.Changing the Recording Pixels and Compression (Still Images)Sh

27ShootingApproximate Values for Compression SettingsYou can combine the digital and optical zoom to shoot.Compression Purpose SuperfineHigh QualityNo

1Conventions Used in this GuideIcons appearing next to or below titles indicate the shooting modes in which the procedure can be used.See Functions Av

28You can shoot an area of 17 x 13 mm (0.7 x 0.5 in.) at a focusing distance as close as 1 cm (0.3 in.) from the end of the lens to the subject (minim

29ShootingIn this mode, the camera shoots continuously while the shutter button is held down.If you use the recommended memory card*, you can shoot co

30You can shoot images with the optimal settings for postcards by composing them inside the print area (width-to-height ratio of approximately 3:2) sh

31ShootingYou can display vertical and horizontal grid lines, a 3:2 print area guide, or both on the LCD monitor while shooting to help check the posi

32The following movie modes are available.For information on the recording pixels and frame rate in each mode, refer to “Recording Pixels and Frame Ra

33Shooting2Shoot.z Pressing the shutter button halfway automatically sets the exposure, focus and white balance settings.z Pressing the shutter button

34Changing Recording Pixels You can change the recording pixels when the movie mode is set to (Standard).1FUNC. Menu * (Recording Pixels).See Menus

35ShootingThe autofocus frame (AF frame) indicates the area used to set the focus. The following AF frame options are used according to the AiAF setti

36It may be difficult to focus on the following types of subjects.z Subjects with extremely low contrast to the surroundingsz Scenes with a mixture of

37ShootingMetering MethodsSwitching between Metering ModesShooting Mode 1(Rec.) Menu (Light Metering) */ /.See Menus and Settings (p. 18).* Default se

2Items marked with a  are lists or charts that summarize camera functions or procedures.Please Read. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

38Adjust the exposure compensation to a positive value to avoid making the subject too dark when it is backlit or shot against a bright background. Ad

39Shooting2Use the or button to select the shutter speed .z The higher the value, the brighter the image and the lower the value, the darker the i

40Normally, the (Auto) white balance setting selects an optimal white balance. When the (Auto) setting cannot produce natural looking colors, chan

41ShootingUsing the Custom White BalanceYou can set a custom white balance to obtain the optimal setting for the shooting conditions by having the cam

42z You are recommended to set the shooting mode to and the exposure compensation setting to [±0] before setting a custom white balance.The correct

43ShootingYou can change the look of an image when it is shot.Shooting in a My Colors ModeShooting Mode My Colors OffRecords normally with this settin

44Setting the Camera to a Custom Color Mode1 (Custom Color) .See Menus and Settings (p. 18).2Use the or button to select [Contrast], [Sharpness] o

45ShootingRaise the ISO speed to use a fast shutter speed when you wish to reduce the effects of camera shake or avoid blurry subjects, or to turn the

46You can create a new folder at any time and the recorded images will be automatically saved to that folder.Creating a Folder the Next Time You Shoot

47ShootingSetting the Day or Time for Automatic Folder Creation.2Select a day for the [Auto Create] option and a time in the [Time] option .z display

3Adjusting the ISO Speed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45Creating an Image Destination (Folder) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

48The images you shoot are automatically assigned file numbers. You can select how the file number is assigned.File Number Reset FunctionResetting the

49ShootingFile and Folder NumbersRecorded images are assigned consecutive file numbers starting with 0001 and ranging up to 9999, while folders are as

50Playback/ErasingPlease also see the Basic Camera User Guide (p. 18).To Cancel the Magnified DisplayPress the MENU button. Magnifying Images1Press t

51Playback/ErasingTo Return to Single Image PlaybackHold down the FUNC./SET button.Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback)1Hold down .z Up to

52Operating the Movie Control PanelViewing MoviesMovies cannot be played in the index playback mode.1Display a movie and press .z Images with a ico

53Playback/ErasingImages can be rotated clockwise 90° or 270° in the display. z Use the television’s controls to adjust the volume when playing a mov

54In playback mode (including single image playback and index playback), you can attach sound memos (up to 1 min.) to an image. The sound data is save

55Playback/ErasingSound Memo PanelExitRecordPausePlayEraseSelect [Erase] in the confirmation screen and press the FUNC./SET button.z You cannot attach

56Automated playback of memory card images.* Image settings for slide shows are based on the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) standard.Automated Play

57Playback/ErasingTransition EffectsYou can select the transition effect used when one image is replaced by another.3Select [Start] and press .z The

4Camera Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

58Select a date/folder to play back ( / )1Select or and press .2Use the or button to select a date/folder to play back and press the button

59Playback/ErasingSelecting Images for Playback ( – )Select only the images that you wish to play back and save them as a slide show (Custom 1, 2 or 3

60Adjusting the Play Time and Repeat Settingsz Play TimeSets the duration that each image displays. Choose between 3*–10 seconds, 15 seconds and 30 se

61Playback/ErasingYou can protect important images and movies from accidental erasure.Protecting Images1 (Play) Menu .See Menus and Settings (p. 19).2

62You can play back images on a television with the supplied AV cable.Viewing Images on a TV set1Turn off the camera and the TV.2Connect the AV cable

63Playback/ErasingErasing All Imagesz Note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing an image.z Protected image

64Print Settings/Transfer Settings You can select images on a memory card for printing and specify the number of print copies in advance using the cam

65Print Settings/Transfer SettingsAll the Images on a Memory Card2Use the or button to select images for printing.z Selection methods differ for t

66Setting the Print Style After setting the print style, select the images for printing. The following settings can be selected.*Default settingz The

67Print Settings/Transfer SettingsYou can use the camera to specify settings for images before downloading to a computer. Refer to the Software Starte

5Handling PrecautionsTest ShotsBefore you try to photograph important subjects, we highly recommend that you shoot several trial images to confirm tha

68Single ImagesAll the Images on a Memory Card2Select [Order] and press .z Selecting [Reset] cancels all transfer order settings.3Use the or butt

69TroubleshootingTroubleshootingCameraCamera will not operate.Power is not turned on. z Press the power button (Basic Guide p. 8).Memory card slot/bat

70LCD monitorNothing displays.The LCD monitor is set to not display.z Press the DISP. button to turn on the LCD monitor (p. 12).The display darkens.Th

71Troubleshooting appears.This displays when using a memory card that has print settings or transfer settings set by other DPOF-compliant cameras.z Th

72SD memory card or SDHC memory card is write protected.z Slide the write protect tab upward (p. 85).Image Seen in viewfinder vs. recorded imageUsuall

73TroubleshootingSubject in recorded image is too dark.Insufficient light for shooting. z Set the flash to (Flash on) (Basic Guide p. 13).The subjec

74White dots appear on the image.Light from the flash has reflected off dust particles or insects in the air. This is particularly noticeable when sho

75TroubleshootingLens will not retract.Memory card slot/battery cover was opened with power on.z After closing the memory card slot/battery cover, tur

76PlaybackCannot play back.You attempted to play back images shot with another camera or images edited with a computer.zComputer images that cannot be

77TroubleshootingBatteryBatteries consumed quickly.Batteries are not the right type.z Use only unused AA-size alkaline batteries or Canon AA-size NiMH

6Video FormatPlease set the camera’s video signal format to the one used in your region before using it with a TV monitor (p. 62).Language SettingPlea

78Printing with a direct print compatible printerCannot printThe camera and printer are not properly connected.z Securely connect the camera and print

79List of MessagesList of Messages The following messages may appear on the LCD monitor during shooting or playback. Please refer to the Direct Print

80Naming error!The image file could not be created because there is an image with the same name as the folder that the camera is attempting to create,

81List of MessagesCannot rotateYou attempted to rotate an image recorded in a different camera or data type, an image edited with a computer, or a mov

82Lens error, restart cameraAn error was detected while the lens was in motion, and the power has been automatically turned off. This error can occur

83AppendixAppendixBattery HandlingBattery ChargeThe following icon and message will display.Battery Handling Precautionsz This camera uses AA-size alk

84z Before installing the batteries, wipe the battery terminals well with a dry cloth.If the battery terminals are soiled with oil from one’s skin or

85AppendixHandling the Memory CardSD memory card or SDHC memory cardWrite Protect TabCautions When Handlingz Memory cards are high-precision electroni

86Formattingz Please note that formatting (initializing) an memory card erases all data, including protected images.z You are recommended to use memor

87AppendixUsing Rechargeable Batteries (Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-300)This kit includes a battery charger and four rechargeable AA-size NiMH (nicke

7 WarningsEquipmentz Do not point the camera directly at the sun or bright light sources.Doing so could damage the camera's CCD or your eyesight.

88z Wipe the battery terminals well with a dry cloth in the following situations, as the terminals may be soiled with oil from one’s skin or other dir

89AppendixUsing the AC Adapter Kit ACK800It is best to power the camera with AC Adapter Kit ACK800 (sold separately) when you are using it for long pe

90High-Power Flash HF-DC1This flash is used to supplement the camera’s built-in flash when the subject is too far away for proper illumination. Use th

91AppendixBatteriesz Charge becomes Severely LimitedIf the battery usage time has considerably diminished, wipe the battery terminals well with a dry

92If the Date/Time menu appears when the camera power is turned on, the date battery charge is low and the date and time settings have been lost. Plea

93Appendix6Replace the coin battery cover and secure the screw with the screwdriver.7 When the Date/Time menu appears, set the date and time (Basic Gu

94Camera BodyGently wipe dirt off the camera body with a soft cloth or eyeglass lens wiper.LensFirst use a lens blower brush to remove dust and dirt,

95AppendixAll data is based on Canon’s standard testing methods. Subject to change without notice.PowerShot A460/PowerShot A450Specifications(W): Max.

96Focusing Range (From the front of the lens): Normal: 47 cm (1.5 ft.) – infinityMacro: 5 – 47 cm (W), 25 – 47 cm (T) (2.0 in. – 1.5 ft. (W), 9.8 in.

97AppendixRecording Media : SD memory card/SDHC memory card/MultiMediaCardFile Format : Design rule for camera file system and DPOF compliantData Type