Canon A75 User Manual

Camera User Guidez Please read the Read This First section (p. 7).z Please also see the Software Starter Guide and the Direct Print User Guide.CDI-E13

8Read This FirstSafety Precautionsz Before using the camera, please ensure that you have read and understood the safety precautions described below. A

98Various FunctionsDPOF Print SettingsYou can select images on a CF card for printing and specify the number of print copies in advance using the came

99Various Functionsz When the print type (p. 100) is set to [Index], select an image using or and mark or remove marks from images using or .A ch

100Various Functionssettings when printing images that have had the date embedded with the [Date Stamp] function. This may cause the date to be printe

101Various Functions3 Select (Print Type), (Date) or (File No.) using or .4 Select a setting using or . Print TypeSelect [Standard], [Index

102Various Functions1 In the [ (Play)] menu, select (Print Order) and press the SET button.zSee Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 65).2 Use or to

103Various FunctionsSelecting Images for Transferring1 In the [ (Play)] menu, select (Transfer Order) and press the SET button.z See Selecting Men

104Various FunctionsDownloading Images to a ComputerThe following methods can be used to download images recorded by the camera to a computer. Some me

105Various FunctionsComputer ModelThe above OS should be pre-installed on computers with built-in USB ports.CPUWindows 98/Windows Me/Windows 2000: Pen

106Various FunctionsIMPORTANTYou must install the software and driver bundled on the supplied Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk onto your computer be

107Various Functions3Set the camera's mode switch to .4 Press the ON/OFF button until the power lamp lights green.z WindowsJ Proceed to steps 5

9Read This FirstWARNINGSz Do not aim the camera directly into the sun or at other intense light sources which could damage your eyesight.z Do not trig

108Various Functions6 Click [Set] in the [CameraWindow - Set Auto-Launch] window (first time only).z The Download Image window will display.z Using th

109Various FunctionsDownloading Images by Direct TransferUse this method to download images using camera operations. Install the supplied software and

110Various FunctionsAll Images/New Images/DPOF Trans. Images2 Use or to select , or and press the button. z To cancel the transfer, press the SET

111Various FunctionsConnecting the Camera to the Computer to Download Images without Installing the SoftwareIf you are using Windows XP or Mac OS X (v

112Various Functions2 Double-click the icon of the drive with the CF card. z Depending on the operating system, a window opens automatically.3 Copy im

113Various Functions3 Plug the other ends of the AV cable to the video in and audio in jacks on the TV.4 Turn on the TV and switch it to Video mode.5

114Various FunctionsResetting the File NumberSelect the set up method for the file number.1 In the [ (Set up)] menu, select (File No. Reset).z See

115Various FunctionsFolder File CapacityEach folder usually contains up to 100 images. However, since images shot in Continuous Shooting or Stitch Ass

116Various Functions2Select [ (My Camera)] using or and select a menu item using or .3Select the contents you wish to set using or .4 Press the M

117Various Functions2 Press the MENU button.z The [ (Play)] menu appears.3 Select [ (My Camera)] using and select the menu item you wish to regist

10Read This Firstz Stop operating the equipment if it is dropped or the casing is damaged. Failure to do so may result in fire or electrical shock. Im

118Various Functionsz Recording starts.z Recording stops when the time is exceeded.• Start-up Sound: 1 second• Operation Sound: 0.3 seconds• Self-time

119Various Functions• Recording TimeAny file formats other than those described above cannot be used with this camera.An example of this function is t

120List of MessagesThe following table explains each of the messages that may appear on the LCD monitor.z For messages which may appear when a printer

121List of MessagesCorrupted data You attempted to play back an image with corrupted data.RAW You attempted to play back an image recorded in the RAW

122TroubleshootingProblem Cause SolutionThe camera doesn't function.The camera is turned off. z Press the ON/OFF button for a few moments.The CF

123TroubleshootingThe camera doesn't shoot.The CF card is not formatted correctly.z Format the CF card. (p. 21).z The card may be defective (its

124TroubleshootingThe batteries are consumed quickly.Battery capacity drops due to low ambient temperatures.z If shooting in a cold area, keep the bat

125TroubleshootingShots are blurry or unfocused.Subject out of focal range. z Ensure that there is at least 46 cm (1.5 ft.) between the camera lens an

126TroubleshootingThe subject comes out overexposed (too bright).Light is shining or reflecting into the camera.z Adjust the camera angle.The flash mo

127TroubleshootingImage not showing on TV.Incorrect video system setting. z Set the video system to the appropriate setting, NTSC or PAL, for your TV.

11Read This Firstz Do not place the batteries near a heat source or expose them to direct flame or heat. Neither should you immerse them in water. Suc

128AppendixUsing the Power Kits (Sold Separately)Using Rechargeable Batteries(Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-200)Included are the battery charger and fo

129Appendix- If the battery usage time has considerably diminished- If the number of recordable images has considerably diminished- When charging the

130Appendixz Charging time varies according to ambient temperature and to the batteries' initial charge state.z The battery charger may emit nois

131Appendix2 Open the terminal cover, and connect the compact power adapter's DC plug into the camera's DC IN terminal.z Please unplug the a

132Appendixz When using the wide converter, please set the camera to the wide angle end.z The wide converter blocks part of the view through the viewf

133AppendixAttaching a Lens1 Be sure that the camera is turned off.2 Press the ring release button and hold it down, and turn the ring in the directio

134Appendixz Completely remove all dust and dirt from conversion lenses with a lens blower brush before use. The camera may focus on any dirt that rem

135AppendixNever use water, paint thinner, benzene, or detergents to clean the camera, as these may cause damage or deformation.LCD Monitor, Viewfinde

136Specifications All data is based on Canon’s standard testing methods. Subject to change without notice.PowerShot A85 / PowerShot A75Camera Effectiv

137SpecificationsLight Metering System Evaluative, Center-weighted average or SpotExposure Control SystemProgram AE/Shutter-priority AE/Aperture-prior

12Read This FirstCAUTIONSz Avoid using, placing or storing the equipment in places subject to strong sunlight or high temperatures, such as the dashbo

138SpecificationsImage Recording FormatStill images: JPEG (Exif 2.2)*1,Movies: AVI (Image data: Motion JPEG; Audio data: WAVE (monaural))Compression S

139Specifications*1This digital camera supports Exif 2.2 (also called "Exif Print"). Exif Print is a standard for enhancing the communicatio

140SpecificationsBattery PerformanceBased on the CIPA standard<Test Conditions>Normal temperature (23 °C ± 2 °C/73 °F ± 3.6 °F), normal relative

141SpecificationsCF Cards and Estimated Capacities(Recordable Images)PowerShot A85 CF card included with the cameraFC-32MHFC-64MFC-128MFC-256MHFC-512

142SpecificationszSome CF cards are not sold in some regions.zThe maximum movie clip length is approximately 30 sec. ( )* or 3 min. ( , ). The times

143SpecificationsNiMH Battery NB-2AHSupplied with the separately sold NiMH Battery NB4-200 set and the Battery/Charger Kit CBK4-200.Battery Charger CB

144SpecificationsWide Converter WC-DC52 (Sold Separately)Close-up Lens 250D 52 mm (Sold Separately)MagnificationApprox. 0.7x (35 mm film equivalent at

145Photo Tips and InformationThis section offers photography tips.z Tip for Using the Self-timer (p. 45)Normally, the camera shakes a little when you

146Photo Tips and InformationOptimal ExposureOverexposureThe whole recorded image is bright, which makes black elements of the image appear gray. Shoo

147IndexAAC Adapter Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130AF Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

13Read This FirstPreventing MalfunctionsAvoid Strong Magnetic FieldsNever place the camera in close proximity to electric motors or other equipment ge

148IndexExposureAperture-Priority AE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76Compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

149IndexRec . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67Selecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

150IndexShooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33, 64Reviewing an Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

151FCC Notice (Digital Camera, Model PC1204 and PC1202)This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two c

152Functions Available in Each Shooting ModeThe following chart shows the functions and settings available in each Shooting mode.Function(1)Reference

153Flash Output ––––––––––––O86AF-assist BeamO O O O O O OUO O O O O36DriveModeSingle ShotO*O*O*O*O*O*O* U*O*O*O*O*O*–ContinuousMode–OOOOOO––OOOO47Sel

154The default for the settings changed by the menu and button operations can be restored all at once except for [Date/Time], [Language] and [Video Sy

14To connect the camera to a computer or printer, use one of the following cables.Computer: Interface Cable IFC-400PCU (supplied with the camera)Direc

15Components Guide* Be careful not to wave the camera about or catch it on other items when dangling it from the wrist strap.** The LCD monitor is cov

16Components GuideShooting Mode DialUse the shooting mode dial to select a Shooting mode.: Auto (p. 33)The camera automatically selects settings.• Ima

17Preparing the CameraInstalling the BatteriesThe camera uses four AA-size alkaline batteries supplied with the camera. You may also use separately so

Flowchart and Reference GuidesThis GuideShooting with the CameraSoftware Starter GuideInstalling the SoftwareThis GuideThis GuideConnecting the Camera

18Preparing the Cameraz For important information, see BatteryPerformance (p. 140).z For information about the Battery and Charger Kit and AA-size rec

19Preparing the Cameraz If you do not plan to use the camera for a long time, remove the batteries from the camera and store them in a safe place. Bat

20Preparing the CameraInstalling a CF Card1 Be sure that the camera is turned off.2 Slide the CF card slot cover in the direction of the arrow, and op

21Preparing the CameraAbout CF Cardsz CF cards are high-precision electronic devices. Do not bend them, apply force to them, or subject them to shocks

22Preparing the Camera4 Select [OK] using or and press the SET button. z To cancel formatting instead, select [Cancel] and press the SETbutton.z Th

23Preparing the Camera4 Set the date and time.z Press or to highlight another field.z Press or to change the value of the highlighted field.z The da

24Preparing the CameraSetting the LanguageUse this feature to select the language for the LCD monitor display.1 Turn on the camera (p. 25).2 Press the

25Basic FunctionsTurning the Power On/Off 1Press the ON/OFF button until the power indicator lights green (p. 16).Shooting Modez Current shooting sett

26Basic FunctionsWhen the Auto Power Down Function ActivatesPress the ON button again.[Off]:The power saving function does not activate.z Display OffT

27Basic FunctionsWhen a printer (sold separately) is properly connected, , , or appears on the LCD monitor.

1Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended.This product is designed to perform optimally when used with genuine Canon accessories. Canon shall n

28Basic FunctionsUsing the LCD MonitorThe LCD monitor can be used to compose images while shooting, adjust settings menus and play back images. Pressi

29Basic FunctionsShooting Modep. 38, 74Exposure Compensationp. 80White Balancep. 81Drive Modep. 45, 47ISO Speedp. 84Photo Effectp. 85Light Metering Mo

30Basic FunctionsPlayback Mode* Detailed Display is not available in index playback (9 images).Compression p. 40Resolution (Still image) p. 40Sound me

31Basic FunctionsIn addition to the above, the shutter speed, aperture setting, histogram and recorded movie time are displayed as in the example in t

32Basic FunctionszWhile a recorded image is displayed on the LCD monitor, you can check the exposure with the graph (see About the Histogram (below))

33 Auto ModeIn 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

34Shooting – The Basics5 Press the shutter button halfway.z The shutter button has a two-stage action.Pressing HalfwayPressing halfway automatically s

35Shooting – The Basicsz When the shutter sound is set to [ , , (On)] (p. 72) and [Mute] is set to On, no sound will be heard.z There is no shutter

36Shooting – The BasicsAF-assist BeamzThe AF-assist beam will sometimes emit when the shutter button is pressed halfway to assist focusing in certain

37Shooting – The BasicsChanging the Image Display DurationThe length of time images are displayed after a photo has been taken can be changed from 2 s

2Camera Body TemperatureIf your camera is used for prolonged periods, the camera body may become warm. Please be aware of this and take care when oper

38Shooting – The BasicsUsing the Mode Dial (Image Zone)Settings fitting the shooting conditions of your subject can easily be set using the mode dial.

39Shooting – The Basics1 Turn the mode dial and set the icon of the function you wish to use to .z Shooting procedures are the same as for the mode

40Shooting – The BasicsChanging the Resolution and CompressionYou can change the resolution and compression (excluding movies) settings to suit the pu

41Shooting – The Basics1 Press the FUNC. button.2 Select L* (2272 x 1704 or 2048 x 1536) using or .*The current setting is displayed.3 Select the re

42Shooting – The BasicsUsing the FlashUse the flash according to the guidelines below.Auto with red-eye reduction The flash fires automatically as req

43Shooting – The Basicsz Shooting procedures are the same as for the mode (p. 33).When shooting with a high ISO sensitivity and using the flash, ther

44Shooting – The Basicsz The red-eye reduction function cannot be set when the Special Scene mode (p. 51) is set to (Fireworks).z Red-Eye ReductionW

45Shooting – The Basicsz The indicator beside the viewfinder will light yellow when the shutter button is pressed halfway.z Shooting procedures are th

46Shooting – The Basicsz When is selected, the self-timer lamp blinks fast from the beginning. The shutter activates in two seconds. z Shooting proc

47Shooting – The Basics4 Press the zoom lever toward .z The lens will zoom to the maximum optical telephoto setting and stop. Release the lever and p

3Trademark Acknowledgments• Canon and PowerShot are trademarks of Canon, Inc.• CompactFlash is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation.• iBook and iMac are

48Shooting – The Basics3 Select using or and press the FUNC. button.4 Press the shutter button halfway to lock the focus.5 Press the shutter but

49Shooting – The BasicsFraming a SubjectThe PhotoStitch program detects the overlapping portions of adjoining images and merges them. When shooting, t

50Shooting – The Basicsz You can also press the shutter button directly to shoot without pressing the SET button.3 Shoot the first image.z The exposur

51Shooting – The Basics1 Turn the mode dial to (Special Scene mode).z The current Scene mode screen is displayed.2 Select the scene you wish to shoot

52Shooting – The Basics Beach Foliage Snow Fireworks Underwater Indoor or or or or or orz In mode, the shutter speed slows down. Use a tripod to avo

53Shooting – The BasicsPostcard Print ModeYou can shoot images with settings appropriate for postcard size printing.* When printing standard image dat

54Shooting – The BasicsEmbedding the Date in the Image DataYou can embed the date on image data when is selected. The date will be printed on your im

55Shooting – The BasicsMovie ModeUse this mode to shoot movie clips. The resolution can be set to either [ (640 × 480)], [ (320 × 240)] or [ (160 × 12

56Shooting – The Basicsz The recording time may not display properly during shooting or filming may stop unexpectedly with the following types of CF c

57Playback – The BasicsDisplaying Images Individually (Single Image Playback)You can view the recorded images on the LCD monitor.1 Slide the mode swit

4Table of Contents Functions and operations tables. These pages are shaded on the right edges to make them easy to find.Read This First 7Please Read..

58Playback – The Basics Magnifying ImagesImages can be magnified up to approximately 10 times in single image playback.1 Slide the mode switch to .2

59Playback – The Basics3 Change the image selection using , , or .4 Press the zoom lever toward .z Index playback cancels and the display reverts to

60Playback – The BasicsViewing/Editing MoviesViewing MoviesYou can playback the images shot in mode.1 Slide the mode switch to .z Movies cannot be

61Playback – The BasicsYou may experience frame dropping and audio breakup when playing back a movie on a computer with insufficient system resources.

62Playback – The Basics6 Select (Save) using or and press the SET button.z When is selected, the edited movie is not saved and the camera reverts

63ErasingPlease note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise caution before erasing a file.Erasing Images Individually1 Slide the mode switch

64Selecting Menus and SettingsSelecting Settings with the FUNC. Button (Shooting Mode Only)1 Slide the mode switch to .2 Press the FUNC. button.3 Sel

65Shooting – Advanced FunctionsSelecting Settings with the MENU Button Rec. Menuz For items with [...] next to them, push the SET button and carry out

66Shooting – Advanced FunctionszSome menu items may not be available for selection according to the Shooting mode (p. 152).z You can apply a desired i

67Shooting – Advanced FunctionsMenu Settings and Default SettingsRec. MenuMenu Item Setting Content Reference PageAiAFSets the AiAF to on (the camera

5Table of ContentsMenu Settings and Default Settings ...67Resetting the Settings to Default ...73Using the Mo

68Shooting – Advanced FunctionsPlay MenuSet up MenuItem Setting Content Reference PageProtect Protects images from accidental erasure. 94Rotate Rota

69Shooting – Advanced FunctionsVolumeAdjusts the volume of the start-up sound, operation sound, self-timer sound, shutter sound, or playback sound. Th

70Shooting – Advanced FunctionsPower SavingThe Auto Power Down and Display Off settings can be set by pressing the SET button.Auto Power DownSets whet

71Shooting – Advanced FunctionsDistance UnitsSets the format of the MF indicator’s displayed distance units.• m/cm*• ft/in89LanguageSets the language

72Shooting – Advanced FunctionsCustomizing the Camera (My Camera Settings)You can select the theme, start-up image and sound, shutter sound, operation

73Shooting – Advanced FunctionsResetting the Settings to DefaultYou can reset the menu and button operation settings to default.1 Turn on the camera.z

74Shooting – Advanced FunctionsUsing the Mode Dial (Creative Zone)You can freely select camera settings such as the shutter speed and aperture value t

75Shooting – Advanced FunctionsProgram AEUse the program AE mode to have the camera automatically set the shutter speed and aperture value to match th

76Shooting – Advanced Functionsz Please note that camera shake becomes a factor at low shutter speeds. If the camera shake warning appears in the ce

77Shooting – Advanced Functionsz If the shutter speed shows in red on the LCD monitor, the image is underexposed (insufficient light) or overexposed (

6Table of ContentsSymbols UsedThis mark denotes issues that may affect the camera's operation.This mark denotes additional topics that complement

78Shooting – Advanced Functionsz See page 152 for settings that can be changed in this mode.z If you wish to change the exposure, select the shutter s

79Shooting – Advanced Functions2 Select [On] or [Off] using or .3 Press the MENU button.z You can immediately shoot the image using the selected AF f

80Shooting – Advanced Functions1 Select * (Evaluative) from the FUNC. menu.z See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 65).* The current setting is display

81Shooting – Advanced Functionsz You can shoot the image right after selecting settings by pressing the shutter button. The menu displays again after

82Shooting – Advanced Functions1 Select * (Auto) in the FUNC. menu.z See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 64).* The current setting is displayed.2 Se

83Shooting – Advanced Functions1 Select * (Auto) from the FUNC. menu.z See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 64).* The current setting is displayed.2

84Shooting – Advanced Functions• FlashSetting the flash to on or off is recommended. If the flash fires when reading the white balance data with the f

85Shooting – Advanced Functionsz Higher ISO speeds increase the image noise. To take clean images, use as low an ISO speed as possible. zThe AUTO sett

86Shooting – Advanced Functions1 Select * (Effect OFF) in the FUNC. menu.z See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 64).* The current setting is displaye

87Shooting – Advanced FunctionsShooting Problem Subjects for the AutofocusThe following types of subjects may not be suited to autofocus photography.

7Read This FirstPlease ReadTest ShotsBefore you try to photograph important subjects, we highly recommend that you shoot several trial images to confi

88Shooting – Advanced FunctionsShooting with AF Lock1 Press the DISP. button to turn on the LCD monitor.2 Press the shutter button halfway to lock the

89Shooting – Advanced FunctionsShooting in Manual Focus ModeThe focus can be manually set.1 Press the DISP. button to turn on the LCD monitor.2 Press

90Shooting – Advanced Functions1 In the [ (Set up)] menu, select (Auto Rotate).z See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 65).2 Select [On] and press t

91Playback – Advanced FeaturesRotating Images in the DisplayYou can rotate an image by 90° or 270° clockwise in the LCD monitor.1 In the [ (Play)] me

92Playback – Advanced FeaturesAttaching Sound Memos to ImageIn Playback mode (including single image playback, index playback and magnified playback)

93Playback – Advanced Featuresz You cannot attach sound memos to movies.z You cannot record or play back sound memos for images that already have an i

94Playback – Advanced Featuresz The display interval may vary for some images.z Movie images play for the length of time that they were recorded.z The

95Playback – Advanced Features

96Various FunctionsAbout PrintingImages shot with this camera can be printed using one of the following methods.- Connecting the camera to a direct pr

97Various FunctionsDPOF Print Settingsz Select the image you want to print (p. 98)z Select how many copies you want (p. 98)z Select the print style (p