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- Page 1 Read this guide first if you are new to this camera. It describes the camera functions, setup and operating procedures.
- Page 2 Digital Camera Operating Steps and Reference Guides Hardware Guide PowerShot A50 Software Starter Guide (This Guide) Prepare the Camera for Use Install the Software PowerShot A50 Solutions Disk(s) Start Taking Pictures Load Images onto a Computer...
- Page 3 "Using [ software name ] " On-screen Guide or PowerShot A50 Software Stater Guide On-screen "Help" Processing Images with the Software Read This First Camera Setup Quick Start Basic Functions Buttons Mode Dial Functions Stitch Assist Mode Menu Features Other Functions...
- Page 4 Canon Inc. • Canon Inc. makes no warranties for damages resulting from corrupted or lost data due to a mistaken operation or malfunction of the camera, the software, the CompactFlash™ cards (CF cards), personal computers, peripheral devices, or use of non-Canon CF cards.
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Page 5: Fcc Notice
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Read This First ... 9 Handling and Safety Precautions ... 9 Guide to Components ... 15 Camera Setup ... 18 Charging the Battery Pack ... 18 Installing the Battery Pack ... 20 Using the Camera with an AC Power Source ... - Page 7 Zoom Buttons ... 49 Continuous/Self-Timer/+ Button ... 49 Flash/- Button ... 51 MACRO/JUMP Button ... 52 LCD/VIDEO Button ... 54 MENU Button ... 54 SET Button ... 55 Mode Dial Functions ... 56 Lock ... 56 Auto Mode ... 56 Program Mode ...
- Page 8 Format ... 88 Language ... 89 Other Functions ... 90 Connecting to a TV ... 90 Changing the Button Battery ... 91 Changing the Recording Format ... 94 Appendices ... 95 Camera Maintenance ... 95 Troubleshooting ... 96 List of Message Codes ... 100 List of Messages ...
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Page 9: Read This First
Please read the handling and safety precautions that appear in the following pages of this guide and the PowerShot A50 Software Starter Guide. When you read through the remaining pages, we recommend that you have the camera at hand to try each function as you read about the correct handling procedures. -
Page 10: Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions • Before using the camera, please ensure that you have read and understood the safety precautions described below. Always ensure that the camera is operated correctly. • The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended to instruct you in the safe and correct operation of the camera and its accessories to prevent injuries or damage to yourself, other persons and equipment. - Page 11 Immediately power off the camera: turn the Mode Dial to the L (Lock) position and remove the camera battery or unplug the compact power adapter from the electrical outlet. Confirm that smoke or fume emissions cease. Please consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk.
- Page 12 • Do not handle the power adapter cord if your hands are wet. Handling it with wet hands may lead to electrical shock. When unplugging the cord, ensure that you hold the rigid portion of the plug. Pulling on the flexible portion of the cord may damage or expose the wire and insulation, creating the potential for fires or electrical shocks.
- Page 13 • The camera terminal of the compact power adapter cord is designed for exclusive use with the PowerShot A50. Do not use it with other products or batteries. There is risk of fire and other hazards. Caution •...
- Page 14 Preventing Malfunctions Avoid Strong Magnetic Fields Never place the camera in close proximity to electric motors or other equipment generating strong electromagnetic fields. Exposure to strong magnetic fields may cause malfunctions or corrupt image data. Avoid Condensation Related Problems Moving the equipment rapidly between hot and cold temperatures may cause condensation (water droplets) to form on its external and internal surfaces.
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Page 15: Guide To Components
Guide to Components Front View • Viewfinder (p. 44) • Autofocus (AF) Auxiliary Light Emitter • Flash (p. 51) • Red-Eye Reduction Lamp (p. 51) • VIDEO Terminal (p. 90) • DIGITAL Terminal (see Software Starter Guide) • Lens... - Page 16 Back View • Viewfinder (p. 44) • CF Card Slot Cover (p. 24) • Lock for CF Card Slot Cover (p. 24) • Strap Holder (p. 27) • LCD Panel* • DC Coupler Cable Cover (p. 23) • Battery Cover (p. 20) •...
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Page 17: Operation Panel
Operation panel Indicators • (p. 45) Display Panel• (p. 43) SET Button • (pp. 55, 69) MENU Button • (pp. 54, 69) • Mode Dial (p. 56) • Shutter Button (p. 46) • Flash/- Button (p. 51) • LCD/VIDEO Button (p. -
Page 18: Camera Setup
Camera Setup Battery Pack NB-5H, Compact Power Adapter CA-PS100/100E, power cords, DC Coupler DR-100A and 2CR5 lithium batteries are sold separately in some regions. To confirm the package contents, see the back of the System Map packaged with your camera. Charging the Battery Pack Follow the instructions below to charge Battery Pack NB-5H before installing it in the... - Page 19 90 minutes to charge fully from a completely discharged state (as charged with Compact Power Adapter CA-PS100/100E according to standard Canon testing conditions). • Charging times will vary with the ambient temperature and charge state of the battery pack.
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Page 20: Installing The Battery Pack
Installing the Battery Pack The following describes how to insert Battery Pack NB-5H or 2CR5 lithium battery into the camera. Fully charge Battery Pack NB-5H before using it for the first time. 1. Ensure that the Mode Dial is turned to the L (Lock) position (power off). - Page 21 • When removing battery Pack NB-5H from the camera, it is helpful to slip your fingernail or fingertip into the indent on the bottom of the battery pack before you gently pull it out. Indent • Make sure that the battery cover lock is in the lock position.
- Page 22 • You are advised to use a power kit (sold separately in some regions), a charged battery pack or an AC adapter if you will be using the camera frequently at low temperatures, loading images onto a computer or performing other tasks that require extended operation.
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Page 23: Using The Camera With An Ac Power Source
Using the Camera with an AC Power Source To power the camera with an AC power source, connect DC Coupler DR-100A to Compact Power Adapter CA-PS100/100E as shown below and replace Battery Pack NB-5H with the other end of the DC coupler. Cable Cover DC Coupler DR-100A... -
Page 24: Inserting A Cf Card
Inserting a CF Card Follow the procedures below to insert a CF card into the camera. • Please note that using CF cards in this camera that have been used in other manufacturers’ cameras or edited with other application software may cause malfunctions. - Page 25 CF Cards and Estimated Capacities Small/N Small/F Large/N Large/F CCD RAW FC-4M FC-8M FC-15M 200 FC-30M 446 FC-48M 670 • Small (640 x 480 pixels) and Large (1280 x 960 pixels) images use JPEG compression. CCD RAW (1280 x 960 pixels) images are uncompressed. •...
- Page 26 Precautions with CF Cards Please note that the PC card icon may take a moment (about 1 minute) to appear on the Taskbar of certain computers after insertion in a PC card slot. If this occurs, you should delete the Windows standard driver and install the ®...
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Page 27: Attaching The Wrist Strap
Attaching the Wrist Strap A wrist strap is supplied with this camera. Follow the procedures below to attach it. 1. Insert the thin part of the wrist strap through the strap holder. Strap holder 2. Insert the other end of the wrist strap through the loop of the thin part that you inserted through the strap holder in step 1. -
Page 28: Setting The Menu Language
Setting the Menu Language You can change the language in which messages are displayed. The Language menu may appear differ- ently on cameras in some regions. MACRO/JUMP Button SET Button LCD Panel 1. Turn the Mode Dial to the PLAY position. -
Page 29: Setting The Date And Time
Setting the Date and Time Set the correct date and time with the following procedures. MENU Button SET Button LCD Panel Mode Dial 1. Turn the Mode Dial to the position. 2. Press the MENU button to display the Rec. menu. +/- Buttons (Auto) - Page 30 3. Press the +/- buttons to select [Setup]. Then press the SET button to display the Setup menu. 4. Select [Date/Time] with the +/- buttons and press the SET button. The Date/ Time menu will be displayed. The factory default for the date display style may differ in some regions.
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Page 31: Quick Start
Quick Start Now that you have the camera set up, lets jump right into picture taking. This section explains the most basic procedures for taking, reviewing and deleting images. Since any images you record can be readily deleted, try actually taking some shots as you read through this section. -
Page 32: Taking Pictures
Taking Pictures Taking Pictures in Auto Mode Viewfinder Menu Button LCD Panel About Power Save • The lens cover will close and the camera will automatically power down if left for 3 minutes. Turn the Mode Dial or press any button to restore power. 1. - Page 33 Two-Stage Shutter Button The camera features a two-stage shutter button. Press the button lightly (depress to the halfway point) to activate the first stage, the focus and auto exposure lock. Pressing more firmly to the second stage will activate the shutter, recording an image.
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Page 34: Replaying Images
Replaying Images Replaying Images in PLAY Mode Replays images one at a time on the LCD panel. 1. Turn the Mode Dial to the PLAY position. 2. Press the + button to display the next image or the - button to display the previous image. - Page 35 2. Select image (green frame) by pressing the +/- buttons. • Display the selected image at full size by turning the Mode Dial to the PLAY position. • Display the next or previous nine images by pressing the MACRO/JUMP button and +/- buttons. To select an image, press the MACRO/JUMP button again.
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Page 36: Erasing Images
Erasing Images Erasing Images from a CF Card Follow the procedures below to erase an image. 1. Turn the Mode Dial to the PLAY or MULTI position. SET Button Menu Button +/- Buttons 2. Press the +/- buttons to select the image to be erased. - Page 37 • To delete all the images at once, select [All] in Step 5. • If you want to stop the erase procedure, select [Cancel]. • To display the previous menu, press the MENU button. Shortcut In Play mode, you can erase the currently displayed image by pressing and holding the SET button and pressing the - button.
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Page 39: Detailed Guide To The Functions
Detailed Guide to the Functions This section provides individual explana- tions of each camera function. Read it to find out more detail about each function or for instructions on using the advanced modes, such as the Stitch Assist mode and Menu settings. -
Page 40: Basic Functions
Basic Functions Image Size and Quality Specifications The PowerShot A50 can take pictures with the following screen sizes and qualities. Size/Quality Large/Fine (1280 x 960) Large/Normal (1280 x 960) Small/Fine (640 x 480) Small/Normal (640 x 480) CCD RAW (1280 x 960) •... -
Page 41: Power On/Off Switch
Power On/Off Switch The camera’s power is turned on and off with the Mode Dial. The power is off when the dial is turned to the L (Lock) position and on when turned to any other position. Power Save Function Shooting Modes The camera automatically closes the lens cover and powers down if you do not use... -
Page 42: Camera Modes
Camera Modes The PowerShot A50 features six operating modes that you select with the Mode Dial. Shooting Modes : Auto Mode Auto mode is for taking standard pictures. The focus, exposure and white balance settings as well as the flash are automati- cally selected or activated by the camera. -
Page 43: Display Panel
Display Panel The Display panel on the camera top shows the status of camera settings, battery levels and the approximate number of images that can be stored in the CF card at the current size and quality settings. • Changing size and quality settings will alter the number of images that can be stored in the CF card. -
Page 44: Viewfinder
Viewfinder The camera is equipped with an optical viewfinder for image composition. • The field of the viewfinder will change as the Zoom button is pressed. • In Macro mode (subject 6.7 to 20in. (17 to 50cm) from the lens), the actual area shot by the lens is slightly lower than the area shown in the viewfinder. -
Page 45: Indicators
Indicators Two indicators appear to the left of the viewfinder. These lights shine or flash to confirm various actions and camera modes when you press the shutter button. Upper Indicator Lower Indicator Upper Indicator Green: Ready to take picture (no flash) Flashing Green: Recording to and reading from CF card. -
Page 46: Buttons
Buttons Shutter Button The camera features a two-stage shutter button. Pressing Halfway Press the shutter button halfway to automati- cally set the focus, exposure and white balance to the optimal setting. When the camera finishes metering, it will beep and lock the shutter. -
Page 47: Rapid Shot Function
• If the LCD panel is turned off and the Review function is set to On, a preview of the photographic subject will briefly appear in the LCD panel while the shutter button is fully depressed. • In low light conditions, the shaking hands icon ( ) may display in the middle of the LCD panel as you take a shot. -
Page 48: Focus Lock
when these signals are on. Doing so could corrupt the image data. Focus Lock Pressing the shutter button halfway locks the focus until the button is released. This allows you to focus on a particular object while freely changing the image composition. A moment after depressing the shutter button halfway, two beeps will sound and a green or red indicator will light, indicating a focus lock. -
Page 49: Zoom Buttons
Zoom Buttons The zoom can be set from wide angle, 4.3 mm (35 mm film equivalent: 28 mm), to telephoto, 10.8 mm (35 mm film equivalent: 70 mm). Press the right side of the button to zoom in (telephoto) and the left zoom out (wide angle). - Page 50 • The Continuous mode. If the shutter button is pressed continuously, up to 15 frames will be shot continuously until the internal memory is full. The image size is automatically set to Small. • The Self-Timer mode. The shutter will automatically activate 10 seconds after the shutter button is pressed.
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Page 51: Flash/- Button
Flash/- Button Program or Stitch Assist Mode: This button switches between the Auto, Red- Eye Reduction, Flash On and Flash Off functions. • The absence of a flash icon indicates the Auto mode. The flash will automatically respond to the light level detected by the camera. -
Page 52: Macro/Jump Button
Play Mode: This button displays the previous stored image. Multi Mode: This button selects the previously stored image. Menu Button: This button moves the selection to the previous option. MACRO/JUMP Button Auto, Program or Stitch Assist Mode: This button turns the Macro mode on or off. •... - Page 53 • In Macro mode, the subject can be shot within a range of 6.7 to 20in. (17 to 50cm) and remain in focus. • When shooting in Macro mode, check the LCD panel to confirm that the focus and scope of the image are correct. Play Mode and Multi Mode: This button turns the Jump mode on or off.
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Page 54: Lcd/Video Button
LCD/VIDEO Button Auto Mode and Program Mode: This button turns the LCD panel on or off. Play Mode and Multi Mode: With the TV connected, this button turns the Video Output function on or off. • The LCD panel automatically turns on in Program mode, except when the White Balance function is set to any setting but [Auto] or the Slow Shutter function is set... -
Page 55: Set Button
Play Mode and Multi Mode: This button displays the Play menu. (p.68) • When a menu is already displayed on the LCD panel, pressing the MENU button restores the previous screen. SET Button This button selects the current menu option shown on the LCD panel. -
Page 56: Mode Dial Functions
Mode Dial Functions The Mode Dial allows you to select between the various shooting and playback modes featured on the PowerShot A50. Lock The Mode Dial should be set to the L (Lock) position when the camera is not in use. -
Page 57: Program Mode
Program Mode In Program mode, you can manually select the Single or Continuous mode as well as the image size and quality. • Be sure to select this mode to use the CCD RAW function (no compression) for shooting. Buttons Available in Program Mode Flash Button The Flash On, Flash Off and Red-Eye Reduction functions can be manually set... -
Page 58: Stitch Assist Mode
Stitch Assist Mode What is Stitch Assist? The Stitch Assist mode is designed to make it easier to merge separate panoramic images into a single, seamless image using a software program on a computer. You can shoot a photographic subject that won’t fit into a single frame, such as a landscape, and stitch it together later with a program such as PhotoStitch. -
Page 59: Play Mode
Play Mode In Play mode, you can display images from the CF card one at time on the LCD panel. • Press the + or - button to display the next or previous recorded image. • You can jump 9 images ahead or behind by selecting the Jump mode with the MACRO/JUMP button and then pressing the + button or - button. -
Page 60: Pc Mode
Mode Dial is turned from the PC position to another setting. Turn the Mode Dial to the L (Lock) position and back again, or press any button to resume normal operation. • Please refer to the PowerShot A50 Software Starter Guide for further details. -
Page 61: Stitch Assist Mode
Stitch Assist Mode Set the Mode Dial to the (Stitch Assist) position and follow the procedures below to merge several images into one large panoramic scene. In Stitch Assist mode, images can be shot in horizontal, vertical or 2x2 (matrix) sequences. - Page 62 PhotoStitch Shooting Guide, an On-screen Guide introducing shooting hints and techniques for improved results with PhotoStitch. Please read this guide before shooting.(In some regions, the PhotoStitch Shooting Guide is included in print, in the PowerShot A50 Software Starter Guide.)
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Page 63: Procedures For Shooting Horizontal
Procedures for Shooting Horizontal/Vertical Sequences Horizontal Sequence Vertical Sequence 1. Turn the Mode Dial to position. 2. Select [Horizontal] or [Vertical] with the +/- buttons and press the SET button. To change the direction, press the + button. 3. Shoot the first image. After the indicator stops flashing green, the next image appears beside the previous image. - Page 64 4. Orient the camera so that the second frame overlaps a small portion of the photographic subject of the first image and press the shutter button to take the next image. After the indicator stops flashing green, the second recorded image will display beside a preview of the new photographic subject captured by the lens.
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Page 65: Procedures For Shooting 2X2 (Matrix) Sequences
Procedures for Shooting 2x2 (Matrix) Sequences 1. Turn the Mode Dial to the (Stitch Assist) position. 2. Select [2x2] with the +/- buttons and press the SET button. 3. Shoot the first image. After the indicator stops flashing green, the recorded image will display in the upper right, and a preview of the new photographic subject captured by the lens will appear in the lower right. - Page 66 • By default, images are recorded in a clockwise direction starting from the upper right. To change the starting position, press the + button before taking the first shot. 4. Overlap a small portion of the photo- graphic subject of the first image and shoot the next image in the sequence.
- Page 67 6. Orient the camera so that the fourth image will correctly overlap a portion of the third image and take the shot. After the indicator stops flashing green, the fourth recorded image will display in the upper left, and a preview of a new photo- graphic subject captured by the lens will appear in the position of the first image.
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Page 68: Menu Features
Menu Features Menus can be used to select image size and quality settings (Record menu), to select the display options, such as information formats and the Slide Show option (Play menu), and to select date, time and other camera settings, such as the LCD panel brightness (Setup menu). Record Menu Auto Mode •... -
Page 69: Basic Menu Operations
Basic Menu Operations Menu functions are operated by the MENU, +/- and SET buttons. +/- Buttons MENU Button SET Button MENU Button This button turns the menu display on or off. This button also displays the previous menu when a submenu has been selected. +/- Buttons These buttons move the selection from one option to another within a menu. -
Page 70: Record Menu
Record Menu Pressing the MENU button in the Auto, Program or Stitch Assist mode displays the Record menu on the LCD panel. Auto Mode • In Auto mode, the Exposure Compensation is set to [0], the White Balance to [Auto] and the Slow Shutter to [Off]. - Page 71 • The file sizes given here reflect 320 KB standard shooting conditions estab- lished by Canon. • The Small and CCD RAW sizes are not available in Auto mode. CCD RAW size 170 KB is not available in Stitch Assist mode.
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Page 72: (Exp.)
+/- (Exp.) The Exposure Compensation function allows you to adjust exposure settings to a variety of situations in which a photographic subject is shadowed or a light source is too intense, such as backlight shots and artificially illuminated night shots. •... -
Page 73: White Balance
White Balance The White Balance function can be set to suit the shooting conditions when the flash is not used and an image is taken only with natural or artificial ambient light. The [Auto], [Day Light], [Cloudy], [Tungsten], and [Fluorescent] settings are available. -
Page 74: Slow Shutter
Slow Shutter The Slow Shutter function can be used to shoot night scenes and subjects in dark rooms. The [On], [Off] and [Night Scene] settings are available. The [On] and [Night Scene] settings will cause the respective icon to display in the lower left of the LCD panel. -
Page 75: Play Menu
Play Menu Pressing the MENU button in the Play or Multi mode displays the Play menu on the LCD panel. Show/Hide Info. This function displays information about an image, such as its shooting date and file number. • Selecting this option causes the LCD panel to display the image data. -
Page 76: Erase
Erase This function can be used to erase image files from a CF card. • Selecting the [Single] option allows you to scroll through images with the +/- buttons and select single images for erasing. • Selecting the [All] option erases all the images on a CF card with the exception of protected images. -
Page 77: Protect
Protect The Protect function locks an image file to prevent accidental deletion from the CF card. This function is also used to unlock image files. • Use the +/- buttons to scroll through images and the SET button to protect or unlock an image. -
Page 78: Slide Show
• With each successive press of the SET button, the image is rotated 90˚ clockwise, 90˚ counterclockwise and back to its original orientation. • The Rotate function has no effect upon the recorded image data. Slide Show This function automatically scrolls through the images on a CF card displaying each in turn as in a slide show. - Page 79 Mark/Unmark This function is used to mark or unmark images for replay in a slide show. You can save marked images in shows 1 to 3. A checkmark appears beside slide shows in which marked images have already been registered. •...
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Page 80: Play Time
Clear Marks This function clears all marked data contained in shows 1 to 3. • Selecting [OK] deletes the marks. Selecting [Cancel] returns the LCD panel to the Slide Show menu. Play Time The length of time an image is displayed on the LCD panel can be set to [+/- Manual] or to the [3 sec.], [5 sec.] or [10 sec.] settings. -
Page 81: Print Order
(date and file no.) settings can be specified. The print specifica- tions for the PowerShot A50 conform to the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) standard, allowing your prints to be output at the specified parameters on compatible digital printers or at developing service outlets. -
Page 82: Order Prints
• Some printers or developing services may not be able to output the images as specified. • Print specifications created on a CF card used in another DPOF compliant camera may be overwritten by the PowerShot A50 and lost when you mark images. Please note that a warning [!] icon will appear in the upper right of the LCD panel if a card with this type of data is... - Page 83 • Select Images Images can be selectively marked and the number of print copies specified. Total Number of Prints Marked Print Mark (Checkmark) 29 print copies (the double underline represents 20) • Use the +/- buttons to scroll through images and the SET button to mark or unmark an image.
- Page 84 Cancel Orders This setting deletes the print mark data. • Select [OK] to delete the print mark data. Select [Cancel] to return to the print mark menu. Property This setting determines whether or not image data, such as the shooting date and file number, are printed.
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Page 85: Setup
Setup Selecting the Setup option in either the Record or Play menu displays the Setup submenu. • The [Review] and [File No. Reset] options do not appear in the Setup submenu accessed from the Play menu. • The [Format] and [Language] options do not appear in the Setup submenu accessed from the Record menu. -
Page 86: Date/Time
Date/Time Use this setting to adjust the camera’s date and time settings and display formats. The factory default date style may differ between regions. • Press the SET button to move between the Style, Day, Month, Year, Hour and Minute fields. •... -
Page 87: File No. Reset
File No. Reset The method by which the camera assigns file numbers can be selected. The file no. reset [On] setting resets the starting file number to 1 (100-0001) each time a new CF card is inserted. On cards with existing files, the next available number is assigned. -
Page 88: Format
• Images shot in Continuous or Stitch Assist mode are always saved into the same folder, creating the potential for more than 100 images to be contained in a single folder. • Whenever the battery is removed from the camera, the last used folder is closed and subsequent images are saved into a new folder. -
Page 89: Language
• If you are having difficulty with a CF card made by a manufacturer other than Canon, reformatting it may solve the problem. If it doesn’t, consult the outlet from which you purchased the card. Language Use the Language option to change the language in which messages on the LCD panel are displayed. -
Page 90: Other Functions
Other Functions Connecting to a TV You can connect your camera to a television to display the images you have recorded by following the procedures below. 1. Turn the camera’s Mode Dial to the L (Lock) position and ensure that the TV power switch is off. -
Page 91: Changing The Button Battery
6. Play images using the normal proce- dures. 7. When you finish viewing, turn the camera Mode Dial to the L (Lock) position before disconnecting the cable from both devices. • When you are using the +/- buttons to switch images, the display resolution will drop slightly until the next image appears. - Page 92 1. Ensure that the Mode Dial is set to the L (Lock) position. 2. Slide the battery cover lock to the release position and slide the battery cover open. 3. Remove the battery pack. 2CR5 4. Take out the button battery holder and remove the spent battery.
- Page 93 6. Place the button battery holder (with the new button battery installed) back into place in the battery chamber. Align the button battery holder with its slot and lightly press it forward into place with your fingertip. 7. Replace the battery pack. 2CR5 NB-5H 8.
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Page 94: Changing The Recording Format
Changing the Recording Format The PowerShot A50 records images in the “Design rule for Camera File system” industry standard format. The recording format can be switched to the CIFF format to meet your file management needs if you so wish. -
Page 95: Appendices
If the lens accumulates dirt that will not come off with a lens blower, contact your camera retailer or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Viewfinder Use a lens blower to remove dust and dirt from the viewfinder. -
Page 96: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem Camera will not operate Camera will not shoot Cause(s) Battery cover lock not in lock position 2CR5 lithium battery is inserted the wrong way Insufficient battery power (Display panel flashes [Lb]) Incorrect battery type Poor contact between battery and camera terminals Mode Dial is set to the L (Lock) position... - Page 97 • Format the CF card. • The logic circuits of the CF card may be faulty or damaged. Please consult the nearest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • Close the CF card slot cover and reset the Mode Dial to the L (Lock) position.
- Page 98 Problem Battery fails prematurely Battery pack will not charge Image is out of focus, or expected results can’t be achieved Cause(s) Battery pack capacity has diminished after non-use for a year or more Battery pack life has been exceeded Poor connection between battery pack and compact power adapter Camera is drawing power from the AC power source...
- Page 99 Problem Image is blurred or out Incorrect Slow Shutter setting of focus Images are too dark Insufficient ambient light Photographic subject is insufficiently illuminated in comparison with surroundings Incorrect White Balance setting Photographic subject is beyond the range of the flash Images are too bright Photographic subject is too close...
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Page 100: List Of Message Codes
(xx: number) Camera malfunction. Turn Mode Dial to L (Lock) position and retry shot or replay. Problem exists if error code reappears. Note the number and contact Canon Customer Support Help Desk. If error code displays directly after taking a picture, shot may not be recorded. -
Page 101: List Of Messages
List of Messages The following messages may appear on the LCD Panel. Busy: Image is recording on CF card. Or image data is being read for display. CF card full!: CF card is too full to accommodate more images. Cannot Record!: You attempted to shoot an image without a CF card installed. -
Page 102: Specifications
CompactFlash™ card File Format: Design rule for Camera File System/CIFF (Camera Image File Format) Image Compression: Images: JPEG and proprietary Canon format (CRW); Thumbnails: JPEG Compression Modes: Fine, Normal and CCD RAW Recorded Image Size: 1280 x 960 pixels (Large), 640 x 480 pixels (Small) Image Properties: Shooting date and time, image serial number, etc. - Page 103 Exposure compensation: 2 EV Flash: Built-in (Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Reduction) Flash Range: 6.7 in. to 11.5 ft. (0.17 to 3.5 m) (wide angle), 6.7 in. to 8 ft. (0.17 to 2.5 m) (telephoto) White Balance control: Through the lens (TTL) auto/manual Self-Timer: 10-second delay Interfaces:...
- Page 104 32˚ to 104˚ F (0˚ to 40˚ C) Dimentions: 1.3 x 0.9 x 1.9 in. (34 x 22 x 49 mm) Weight: Approximately • All data is based on Canon’s standard testing methods. Subject to change without notice. 6.3 oz. (180 g) 2.5 oz. (70 g)
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Page 105: Index
Index Symbols 2x2 (Matrix) Sequence (Stitch Assist Mode) 58, 65 +/- (Exp.) 72 +/- Buttons 69 All Images 83 Auto Exposure 32, 46, 72 Auto Flash mode 51 Auto Mode 32, 42 Auto Mode (Mode Dial) 56 Auto White Balance 73 Autofocus 48, 56 Autofocus (AF) Auxiliary Light Emitter 15... - Page 106 LCD Panel 16 Lens 15 Lock (Mode Dial) 56 Lock for CF Card Slot Cover 16, 24 Lower Indicator 45 Macro Button 17, 52 Macro Mode 52 MACRO/JUMP Button 17, 52 Maintenance 95 Mark 79 Menu 69 MENU Button 17, 54, 69 Mode Dial 17, 56 Multi Mode (Mode Dial) 59 Order Prints 82...
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Page 107: Customer Support
Hotline: (1) 49 04 01 00 Télécopie: (1) 49 04 01 01 Canon Deutschland GmbH Canon-Hotline-Service Customer-Support: 02151/349-555 Telefax: 02151/349-588 Info-Desk Tel: 02151/349-566 Info-Desk Fax : 02151/349-599 Mailbox : 02151/349-577 Canon Italia S.p.A. Pronto Canon : 02 8249 2000 BBS : 02 8249 2099... -
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