Canon A710 IS User Manual

Camera User GuideThis guide explains camera features and procedures in detail.Before Using the CameraShootingPlayback/ErasingPrint/Transfer SettingsVi

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

98If using Canon AA-size NiMH batteriesAs the batteries have not been used for over a year, their recharging capacity has decreased.z Their charging p

99List of MessagesList of MessagesThe following messages may appear on the LCD monitor during shooting or playback. Please refer to the Direct Print U

100Naming error!The image could not be created because there is an image with the same name as the folder that the camera is attempting to create, or

101List of MessagesCannot rotateYou attempted to rotate an image recorded in a different camera or data type, an image edited with a computer, or a mo

102Lens error, restart cameraAn error was detected while the lens was in motion, and the power has been automatically turned off. This error can occur

103AppendixAppendixBattery HandlingBattery ChargeThe following icon and message will display.Battery Handling Precautionsz This camera uses AA-size al

104z 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

105AppendixHandling the Memory CardSD memory card or SDHC memory cardWrite Protect TabCautions When Handlingz Memory cards are high-precision electron

106Formattingz Please note that formatting (initializing) an memory card erases all data, including protected images.z You are recommended to use memo

107AppendixUsing Rechargeable Batteries (Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-300)This kit includes a battery charger and four rechargeable AA-size NiMH (nick

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.

108z 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 di

109AppendixUsing 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 p

110The camera supports use of the separately sold Wide Converter WC-DC58N, Tele-converter TC-DC58N and Close-up lens 250D (58mm). In order to attach t

111AppendixClose-up lens 250D (58mm)This lens makes taking macro shots easy. In the normal mode, close-up shots can be taken when the distance from t

112Attaching a Lens1Be sure that the camera is turned off.2Press the ring release button and hold it down, and turn the ring in the direction of the a

113AppendixConverter SettingsSettings for when shooting using [IS Mode] (p. 28) with the separately sold Wide Converter WC-DC58N, Tele-converter TC-DC

114High-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 t

115AppendixBatteriesz Charge becomes Severely LimitedIf the battery usage time has considerably diminished, wipe the battery terminals well with a dr

116If 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. Ple

117Appendix5 Remove the battery by pulling it up in the direction indicated by the arrow.6 Insert a new battery with the (–) side facing up.7 Replace

10z When not using the camera for extended periods of time, remove the batteries from the camera or battery charger and store the equipment in a safe

118Camera 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,

119AppendixAll data is based on Canon’s standard testing methods. Subject to change without notice.PowerShot A710 ISSpecifications(W): Max. wide angle

120Metering System : Evaluative, Center-weighted average or Spot**Fixed to center or linked to the AF frameExposure Compensation: ±2 stops in 1/3-stop

121AppendixData Type (Still images) : Exif 2.2 (JPEG)*Sound memos: WAVE (monaural)(Movies) : AVI (Image data: Motion JPEG; Audio data: WAVE (monaural)

122Playback Modes : Single (histogram displayable), Index (9 thumbnail images), Magnified (approx. 10x (max.) in LCD monitor, advance or reverse throu

123AppendixBattery Capacityz The actual figures will vary according to the shooting conditions and settings.z Movie data is excluded.z At low temperat

124Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities: Card included with the camera• Capable of smooth continuous shooting (p. 31) when card has been formatted w

125AppendixMovie:Card included with the camera* Maximum movie clip length at : 1 min., at : 3 min. The figures indicate the maximum continuous reco

126Image Data Sizes (Estimated)Recording PixelsCompression3072 x 2304 pixels 3045 KB 1897 KB 902 KB2592 x 1944 pixels 2503 KB 1395 KB 695 KB2048 x 153

127AppendixMultiMediaCardSD Memory CardNiMH Battery NB-3AH(Supplied with the separately sold NiMH Battery NB4-300 set or the Battery and Charger Kit C

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

128Battery Charger CB-5AH/CB-5AHE(Supplied with the separately sold Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-300)*1When charging four NB-3AH batteries*2When charg

129AppendixTele-converter TC-DC58N (Sold Separately)Close-up Lens 250D 58 mm (Sold Separately)Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC58G (Sold Separately)(W) :

130IndexNumerics1st-curtain... 642nd-curtain... 643:2 Guide...

131IImage Data Sizes (Estimated) 126Image Zone... Basic 10Index Playback... 71Indicator...

132Rotate... 76SSafety Zoom... 30Save Original... 61Self-Timer...

133Trademark Acknowledgments• Macintosh, Mac OS and QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Computer Inc., registered in the United States and/or other coun

134Functions Available in Each Shooting ModeThe following chart shows the functions and settings available in each shooting mode.FunctionRecordingPixe

135{ Setting available (z Default setting) U Setting can only be selected for the first image (S: Default setting).• (Shaded Area): Setting is retain

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12Before Using the Camera – Basic OperationsNight DisplayWhen shooting in dark conditions, the camera automatically brightens the LCD monitor to suit

13Before Using the Camera – Basic OperationsShooting Information (Shooting Mode)* Appears even if the LCD monitor is set to Standard display.Informati

14Playback Information (Playback Mode)StandardIf the indicator blinks orange and the camera shake warning icon displays, this indicates that a slow

15Before Using the Camera – Basic OperationsDetailedThe following information may also be displayed with some images.A sound file in a format other t

16The viewfinder can be used to conserve power by turning the LCD monitor off (p. 12) while shooting.z Information for images shot on other cameras ma

17Before Using the Camera – Basic OperationsThis camera is equipped with a power saving function. The power will shut off in the following circumstanc

0Main FeaturesShootingz 6x optical zoom with shift-method image stabilizerz Avoid the effects of camera shake or blurry subjects when shooting by usin

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, Set up and My Camera MenusConvenient settings for shooting, playback or printing can be

20FUNC. MenuThe icons shown below are the default settings.Rec. Menu ( )*Default settingMenu ListMenu ItemReference PageMenu ItemReference PageISO Spe

21Before Using the Camera – Basic OperationsPlay Menu ( )Print Menu ( )Disp. Overlay Off*/Grid Lines/3 : 2 Guide/Both(Movie mode: Off*/Grid Lines)p. 3

22Set up Menu ( )*Default settingMenu Item Options Reference PageMute On/Off*Set to [On] to silence all operation sounds except for the warning sounds

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

24My Camera Menu ( )The camera's start-up image and start-up sound, operation sounds, self-timer sounds, and shutter sounds are called “My Camera

25Before Using the Camera – Basic OperationsResetting Settings to Their Default Values1 (Set up) Menu [Reset All].See Menus and Settings (p. 19).2Sele

26You should always format a new memory card or one from which you wish to erase all images and other data.Formatting Memory CardsPlease note that for

27ShootingShootingApproximate Values for Recording Pixels* Paper sizes vary according to region.Changing the Recording Pixels and Compression (Still I

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

28Approximate Values for Compression SettingsThe lens shift type image stabilizer function allows you to minimize the camera shake effect (blurred ima

29ShootingThe following icons appear on the LCD monitor. *1 Cannot be set in and modes.*2 Digital tele-converter cannot be set.You can combine dig

30Shooting with the Digital Zoomz The digital zoom cannot be used when the LCD monitor is turned off.z The digital zoom cannot be used in or (Post

31ShootingShooting with the Digital Tele-Converter*1 Cannot be set in and modes.In this mode, the camera shoots continuously while the shutter but

32To Cancel Continuous ShootingFollow procedure 1 to display You can shoot images with the optimal settings for postcards by composing them inside the

33ShootingEmbedding the Date in the Image DataYou can embed the date in image data when (Postcard) is selected.1 (Rec.) Menu [Date Stamp] [Off]*/[Da

34*1 Only [Grid Lines] can be set.You can display vertical and horizontal grid lines, a 3:2 print area guide, or both on the LCD monitor while shootin

35ShootingThe following movie modes are available.For information on the recording pixels and frame rate in each mode, refer to “Recording Pixels and

361Select a movie mode using the or button.z In , or mode, you can change the recording pixels and frame rate (p. 37).z For and mode proced

37ShootingQuickTime 3.0 or later is required to play back movies (Data type: AVI/Compression method: Motion JPEG) on a computer. QuickTime (for Window

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

38Recording Pixels and Frame RatesFrame rates indicate the number of frames recorded or played back each second. The higher the frame rate, the smooth

39ShootingStitch Assist can be used to shoot overlapping images that can later be merged (stitched) to create one panoramic image on a computer. Shoot

40The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture value to match the brightness of the subject.zWhen a correct exposure cannot be obtaine

41ShootingWhen you set the shutter speed, the camera automatically selects an aperture value to match the brightness of the subject. Faster shutter sp

42The aperture adjusts the amount of light entering through the lens. When you set the aperture value, the camera automatically selects a shutter spee

43ShootingYou can manually set the shutter speed and aperture to shoot images.z When you press the shutter button halfway, the difference between the

44* Cannot be set in and modes.The AF frame indicates the area of the composition on which the camera focuses. You can set the AF frame in the fol

45ShootingSelecting an AF Frame Manually(when [FlexiZone] is selected)1Turn on the LCD monitor.2Press the button several times until the AF frame tu

46* Cannot be used in mode.It may be difficult to focus on the following types of subjects.z Subjects with extremely low contrast to the surrounding

47ShootingTo Release the AF LockPress the button.Shooting in Manual Focus ModeThe focus can be manually set.3Press and hold the shutter button halfw

3Locking the Flash Exposure Setting (FE Lock) . . . . . . . . . . . .49Switching between Metering Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Adju

48To Cancel the Manual FocusPress the button.You can set the exposure and focus separately. This is effective when the contrast is too strong betwee

49ShootingTo Release the AE LockPress a button other than the or button.You can lock the flash exposure so that the exposure settings are correctl

50Metering MethodsSwitching between Metering ModesShooting Mode1FUNC. Menu * (Evaluative)See Menus and Settings (p. 18).* Default setting.z Use the

51Shooting* Cannot be set in and modes.Adjust the exposure compensation to a positive value to avoid making the subject too dark when it is backli

52To Cancel the Exposure CompensationFollow procedure 2 to restore the compensation value to [0].* Cannot be set in and modes.Normally, the (Aut

53ShootingWhite Balance SettingsAuto Settings are automatically set by the camera.Day Light For recording outdoors on a bright day.CloudyFor recording

541FUNC. Menu * (Auto) (Custom).See Menus and Settings (p. 18).* Default setting.2Aim the camera at a piece of white paper or cloth and press .z If

55Shooting* Cannot be set in and modes.You can change the look of an image when it is shot.My Colors Settings* If the image contains colors that a

561FUNC. Menu * (My Colors Off).See Menus and Settings (p. 18).* Default setting.z Use the or button to select a My Colors mode.2Shoot.z ModeSee

57ShootingAllows you to easily transform the colors in an image when shooting. This feature can be used for both still shots and movies, and offers yo

4Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97TV monitor output. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

58Shooting in the Color Accent Mode1Still image: or button Movie: or button See Selecting a Shooting Mode in (Basic Guide p. 9)2z The camera w

59ShootingShooting in the Color Swap Mode1Still image: or button Movie: or button See Selecting a Shooting Mode in (Basic Guide p. 9)2z The ca

603Aim the camera so that the original color appears at the center of the LCD monitor and press the button.z Only one color can be specified.z You c

61ShootingChanging the Save Method for the Original ImageWhen shooting still images in the Color Accent or Color Swap mode, you can specify whether to

62Raise 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 flash o

63ShootingAlthough the built-in flash will fire with automatic flash adjustments (except in the mode), it is also possible to set it so that it fire

641FUNC. Menu (+/– (Flash))/ (Flash Output).See Menus and Settings (p. 18).z Adjust the compensation/output using the or button and press the FU

65ShootingYour camera is equipped with an Intelligent Orientation sensor that detects the orientation of an image shot with the camera held vertically

66You 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

67ShootingSetting 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

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

68The images you shoot are automatically assigned file numbers. You can select how the file number is assigned.File Number Reset FunctionResetting the

69ShootingFile and Folder NumbersRecorded images are assigned consecutive file numbers starting with 0001 and ranging up to 9999, while folders are as

70Playback/ErasingPlease also see the Basic Camera User Guide (p. 18).To Cancel the Magnified DisplayPress the zoom lever toward . (You can also canc

71Playback/ErasingTo Return to Single Image PlaybackPress the zoom lever toward . Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback)1Press the zoom leve

72When you have many images recorded onto a memory card, it is handy to use the five search keys below to jump over images to find the object of your

73Playback/ErasingOperating the Movie Control PanelViewing MoviesMovies cannot be played in the index playback mode.1Display a movie and press .z Imag

74You can delete portions of recorded movies. z Use the television’s controls to adjust the volume when playing a movie on a TV set (p. 88).z The soun

75Playback/Erasing4Select [New File] or [Overwrite] and press .z [New File] saves the edited movie under a new file name. The pre-edit data is left u

76Images can be rotated clockwise 90° or 270° in the display. Rotating Images in the Display1 (Play) Menu .See Menus and Settings (p. 19).2Use the

77Playback/ErasingYou can add effects to recorded images (stills only) using the My Colors function. The following selection of My Colors effects is a

6Video FormatPlease set the camera’s video signal format to the one used in your region before using it with a TV monitor (p. 88).Language SettingPlea

783Use the or button to select the My Colors type, and press .z The displayed image will reflect the My Colors effect.z You can press the zoom le

79Playback/ErasingIn playback mode (including single image playback and index playback), you can attach sound memos (up to 1 min.) to an image. The so

80Sound Memo PanelUse this feature to automatically play back all of the images in the memory card. The LCD monitor displays each image for approximat

81Playback/ErasingYou can protect important images and movies from accidental erasure.Protecting Images1 (Play) Menu .See Menus and Settings (p. 19).2

82Erasing All Imagesz Note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing an image.z Protected images cannot be eras

83Print Settings/Transfer SettingsPrint Settings/Transfer SettingsYou can select images on a memory card for printing and specify the number of print

84All the Images on a Memory Card2Use the or button to select images for printing.z Selection methods differ for the Print Type settings (p. 85).-

85Print Settings/Transfer SettingsSetting the Print StyleAfter setting the print style, select the images for printing. The following settings can be

86You can use the camera to specify settings for images before downloading to a computer. Refer to the Software Starter Guide for instructions on how

87Print Settings/Transfer SettingsSingle ImagesAll the Images on a Memory Card2Select [Order] and press .z Selecting [Reset] cancels all transfer ord

7 WarningsEquipmentz Do not look directly into the sun or at bright light sources through the camera's viewfinder.Doing so can damage your eyesig

88Viewing Images on a TV setYou can shoot or play back images on a television with the supplied AV cable.1Turn off the camera and the TV.2Connect the

89TroubleshootingTroubleshootingCameraCamera will not operate.Power is not turned on. z Press the power button (Basic Guide p. 8).Memory card slot/bat

90The Date/Time menu appears.The lithium date/time battery charge is depleted.zReplace the lithium date/time battery (p. 116).LCD monitorThe display d

91Troubleshooting appears.This displays when using a memory card that has print settings or transfer settings set by other DPOF-compliant cameras.z Th

92SD memory card or SDHC memory card is write protected.z Slide the write protect tab upward (p. 105).Image Seen in viewfinder vs. recorded imageUsual

93TroubleshootingSubject in recorded image is too dark.Insufficient light for shooting. z Set the flash to (Flash on) (Basic Guide p. 12).The subjec

94Image contains noise.ISO speed is too high. z Higher ISO speeds and (High ISO Auto) setting may increase image noise. For higher image quality, us

95TroubleshootingContinuous shooting slows down.The memory card’s performance has dropped.z To enhance the continuous shooting performance, you are re

96“!” displayed on the LCD monitor in red and shooting automatically stopped.There is insufficient free space in the camera’s built-in memory.z Try t

97TroubleshootingMovies do not play back correctly.Movies recorded with high recording pixels and frame rates may momentarily stop playing if played o