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Canon PowerShot A95 User Manual

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ENGLISH
Camera User Guide
Please read the Read This First section (p. 4).
Please also see the Software Starter Guide and the Direct Print User Guide.
CDI-E144-010
© 2004 CANON INC.
PRINTED IN CHINA

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  • Page 1 ENGLISH Camera User Guide Please read the Read This First section (p. 4). Please also see the Software Starter Guide and the Direct Print User Guide. CDI-E144-010 © 2004 CANON INC. PRINTED IN CHINA...
  • Page 2 • Canon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described herein at any time without prior notice.
  • Page 3 Flowchart and Reference Guides This Guide Shooting with the Camera Software Starter Guide Installing the Software This Guide Connecting the Camera to a Computer This Guide Software Starter Guide Downloading Images to a Computer Direct Print User Guide Printer User Guide Using the Printer and Printing Symbols Used Icons under title bars show the operations mode.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Items marked with are lists or charts that summarize camera functions or procedures. Read This First ...4 Please Read ... 4 Safety Precautions ... 6 Preventing Malfunctions ... 11 Components Guide ...12 Preparing the Camera ...15 Installing the Batteries ... 15 Installing a CF Card...
  • Page 5 Menu Settings and Default Settings ... 69 Resetting the Settings to Default... 75 Using the Mode Dial (Creative Zone) ... 76 Program AE... 77 Setting the Shutter Speed ... 77 Setting the Aperture ... 79 Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture ...80 Select the AF Frame ...

  • Page 6: Read This First

    Warning Against Copyright Infringement Please note that Canon digital cameras are intended for personal use and should never be used in a manner that infringes upon or contravenes international or domestic copyright laws and regulations.
  • Page 7 Camera Body Temperature If your camera is used for prolonged periods, the camera body may become warm. Please be aware of this and take care when operating the camera for an extended period. About the LCD Monitor The LCD monitor is produced with extremely high-precision manufacturing techniques. More than 99.99% of the pixels operate to specification.

  • Page 8: Safety Precautions

    Similarly, never touch internal portions of the equipment that become exposed as a result of damage. There is a risk of high-voltage electrical shock. Please take the first opportunity to consult your camera distributor or a Canon Customer Support Help Desk.
  • Page 9 Continued use of the equipment may result in fire or electrical shock. Please consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk.
  • Page 10 If using AA-size NiMH batteries, use only Canon AA-size NiMH batteries and the charger recommended for use with these batteries. Use of another charger may cause batteries to overheat or deform, posing risk of fire or electric shock.
  • Page 11 The camera terminal of the compact power adapter is designed for exclusive use with your camera. Do not use it with other products or batteries. There is a risk of fire and other hazards. Exercise due caution when screwing on the separately sold wide converter, tele-converter, close-up lens and conversion lens adapter.
  • Page 12 Read This First Ensure that the battery charger or compact power adapter is plugged into a power outlet of the specified rating, not over the specified rating. The plug of the battery charger varies according to region. Do not use the battery charger or compact power adapter if the cable or plug is damaged, or if the plug is not fully inserted into the power outlet.

  • Page 13: Preventing Malfunctions

    Read This First 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.

  • Page 14: Components Guide

    - Bubble Jet Direct Compatible Printers: Please refer to your Bubble Jet printer user guide. - PictBridge Compliant Printers: Interface Cable IFC-400PCU (supplied with the camera) • PictBridge Compliant Non-Canon Printers: Interface Cable IFC-400PCU (supplied with the camera) Please refer to the...
  • Page 15 LCD Monitor (p. 26, 28) Indicators (p. 14) Viewfinder DC IN Terminal (p. 134) SET / (AF Frame Selector) Button (p. 81) MENU Button (p. 67) Tripod Socket The following operations are accessible through one easy press of the • Printing: See the Direct Print User Guide (separate from this guide) •...
  • Page 16 Components Guide Shooting Mode Dial Use the shooting mode Creative Zone dial to switch between the Shooting modes. • : Auto (p. 34) Auto The camera automatically selects settings. Image Zone • Image Zone The camera automatically selects settings according to the image composition type. : Portrait (p.

  • Page 17: Preparing The Camera

    Charger Kit and AA-size rechargeable NiMH batteries, see the System Map (separate from this guide). Proper Battery Handling Use AA-size alkaline or Canon AA-size NiMH batteries (sold separately) only. For information on handling the AA-size rechargeable NiMH batteries, see Using Rechargeable Batteries...
  • Page 18 Also due to their specifications, alkaline batteries may expire faster than NiMH batteries. If you are using the camera in cold areas or for a long time, we recommend using Canon AA-size NiMH Battery Kit (a four-piece set). While it is possible to use AA-size nickel- cadmium batteries, performance is unreliable and their use is not recommended.
  • Page 19 WARNING Never use damaged batteries or batteries whose outer seal is completely or partially missing or peeled off, as there is risk that such batteries may leak, overheat, or burst. Always check the seals on store-bought batteries before loading them, as some batteries may come with defective seals.

  • Page 20: Installing A Cf Card

    Preparing the Camera Installing a CF Card Be sure that the camera is turned off. Slide the CF card slot cover in the direction of the arrow, and open it. Insert the CF card with the label facing up. Push the card in until the CF card eject button fully extends.
  • Page 21 About CF Cards CF cards are high-precision electronic devices. Do not bend them, apply force to them, or subject them to shocks or vibration. Do not attempt to disassemble or alter a CF card. Moving a CF card rapidly between temperature extremes will cause condensation to form in the card and lead to a malfunction.
  • Page 22 If the camera does not work properly, the inserted CF card may be malfunctioning. Reformatting the CF card may solve the problem. When a non-Canon brand CF card is malfunctioning, reformatting it may solve the problem. CF cards formatted in another camera, computer or peripheral device may not operate correctly.

  • Page 23: Setting The Date/Time

    Setting the Date/Time The Set Date/Time menu will appear the first time the camera power is turned on or whenever the built-in rechargeable lithium battery charge is low, start from Step 4. Turn the power on (p. 31). Press the MENU button and select the [ (Set up)]...

  • Page 24: Setting The Language

    Preparing the Camera Charging the date/time battery The camera has a built-in rechargeable lithium battery for saving settings such as the date and time. This battery is recharged by the AA-size batteries while it is in the camera. Right after purchasing the camera, leave fully charged batteries in the camera, or plug in the AC Adapter Kit ACK600 (sold...
  • Page 25 Select a language using the up, down, left or right button and press the SET button. The setting menu will reappear without changing the language setting if you press the MENU button instead of the SET button. Press the MENU button. Shortcut Operation The Language menu can also be displayed in Playback mode by holding down the...

  • Page 26: Opening The Lcd Monitor

    Preparing the Camera Opening the LCD Monitor The LCD monitor can be used to check an image during shooting, to play back recorded images or to adjust menu settings. It can be opened to the following range of positions. Opened right to left 180 degrees. Tilted forward 180 degrees toward the lens or backward 90 degrees.
  • Page 27 • The image shown on the LCD monitor is automatically flipped and reversed so that it appears correctly from in front of the lens. (This reverse display function can be turned off. (p. 70)) Fold the LCD monitor back against the camera body. •...

  • Page 28: Using The Lcd Monitor

    Preparing the Camera Using the LCD Monitor Pressing the DISP. button switches the LCD monitor display mode. Shooting Mode DISP. Button Standard (No Information) Shutter Speed DISP. Button The AF frame changes according to its setting (LCD monitor On). AF Frame set to [AiAF] (p. 81) Green: Focusing complete (focused AF frame) Does not appear: Focusing difficulty Detailed...
  • Page 29 Icons Displayed in Shooting Mode Shooting Mode Exposure Compensation p. 85 White Balance Drive Mode ISO Speed Photo Effect Light Metering Mode p. 83 Compression Resolution Postcard Print Flash Red-eye Reduction p. 44 Macro Mode Manual Focus Auto Rotate Function p. 95 (Red) Movie Recording Mode p.
  • Page 30 Preparing the Camera Playback Mode DISP. Button No Display Image Number and Total (Display Image/Total) Compression Resolution (Still image) Sound memo (WAVE file) Movie Protection Status Standard File Number DISP. Button Shooting Date/Time Aperture Value Shutter Speed DISP. Button * Detailed Display is not available in index p.

  • Page 31: Shooting Mode

    Icons Displayed in Playback Mode (Detailed Display) Shooting Mode Exposure Compensation p. 85 White Balance Photo Effects ISO Speed Flash Macro Mode Manual Focus Light Metering Mode p. 83 Resolution (Movies) p. 41 Low Battery In addition to the above, the shutter speed, aperture value, histogram and recorded movie time are displayed as in the example in the figure on the left.
  • Page 32 Preparing the Camera While a recorded image is displayed on Sample Histograms the LCD monitor, you can check the exposure with the graph (see About the Histogram (below)) that shows the distribution of the brightness data. If the exposure requires adjustment, set the Dark image Balanced image Bright image...

  • Page 33: Basic Functions

    Basic Functions Turning the Power On/Off Turning the Camera On Press the ON/OFF button until the power lamp lights green (p. 14). Shooting Mode Current shooting settings will appear in the LCD monitor. Current shooting settings will disappear in approximately 6 seconds when the LCD monitor is set to Standard (No Information) or off (p.

  • Page 34: Switching Between Shooting And Playback

    Basic Functions Playback mode: Powers down approximately 5 minutes after the last time a camera control is accessed. Printer connection mode: Powers down approximately 5 minutes after the last time a camera control is accessed. When the Auto Power Down Function Activates Press the ON/OFF button again.
  • Page 35 Playback Mode Open the LCD monitor and slide the mode switch to • When a printer (sold separately) is connected, images can be printed (see the Direct Print User Guide). • When the camera is connected to a computer, recorded images can be downloaded to and viewed with a computer (p.

  • Page 36: Shooting - The Basics

    Shooting – The Basics See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 159) at the end of this manual to find out which settings can be changed in which Shooting modes. Auto Mode Mode Dial In this mode, all you have to do is press the shutter button and let the camera do everything else.
  • Page 37 Pressing Halfway Pressing halfway automatically sets the exposure and focus. • Two beeps will sound when the camera has finished metering, and the upper indicator will light green or orange. If the LCD monitor is on, the AF frame will appear green. •...
  • Page 38 Shooting – The Basics Shooting with the Viewfinder You can save power by turning the LCD monitor off (p. 26) and using the viewfinder to shoot. Compose the image so that the subject appears in the center of the frame in the viewfinder (autofocus range).

  • Page 39: Reviewing An Image Right After Shooting

    - If the AF-assist beam is turned off, it may become more difficult for the camera to focus in dark conditions. - The red-eye reduction lamp may emit when you press the shutter button halfway even if the AF-assist beam is turned off.
  • Page 40 Shooting – The Basics Changing the Image Display Duration The length of time images are displayed after a photo has been taken can be changed from 2 seconds to 10 seconds or turned off. Press the MENU button. The [ (Rec.)] menu appears.

  • Page 41: Using The Mode Dial (Image Zone)

    Using the Mode Dial (Image Zone) Settings fitting the shooting conditions of your subject can easily be set using the shooting mode dial. Portrait Movie Use this mode to shoot movies. Sound is also recorded simultaneously (p. 56). Use this mode when you want the subject to appear sharp and the background to blur.
  • Page 42 Shooting – The Basics Turn the shooting mode dial and set the icon of the mode you wish to use to Shooting procedures are the same as for the mode (p. 34). Shooting Modes Always use a tripod to prevent camera shake.

  • Page 43: Changing The Resolution And Compression

    Changing the Resolution and Compression Mode Dial * The Postcard Print mode is not available in You can change the resolution and compression (excluding movie) depending on the purpose. Resolution Purpose Print larger than A4 size* 210 x 297 mm (8.3 x 11.7 2592 x in.) prints 1944...
  • Page 44 Shooting – The Basics Select the resolution you wish to set using the left or right button. Number of recordable images (Only displayed when the resolution, compression or file format is selected) Press the SET button. Select the compression you wish to set using the left or right button.

  • Page 45: Using The Flash

    Using the Flash Mode Dial * In (Fireworks), the flash is prohibited. Use the flash according to the guidelines below. The flash fires automatically as Auto with required by the lighting level, and red-eye the red-eye reduction lamp fires reduction each time the main flash fires.
  • Page 46 Shooting – The Basics When shooting in any mode other than mode, the flash fires with automatic adjustments. The flash fires twice. A pre-flash will fire and will be followed by the main flash. The pre-flash is used by the camera to obtain the subject’s exposure data so that the main flash can be set to the optimal intensity for the shot.

  • Page 47: Macro Mode

    Macro Mode Mode Dial * Macro mode is not available in Use the macro mode when the distance between the lens and the subject is in the range of 5 to 45 cm (2.0 in. to 1.5 ft.) at wide angle end and 25 to 45 cm (9.8 in.

  • Page 48: Self-Timer

    Shooting – The Basics Self-timer Mode Dial Press the FUNC. button and select * (Drive Mode) using the up or down button. * The current setting is displayed. Select using the left or right button and press the FUNC. button. When is selected, the shutter release will be delayed for 10 seconds, and when...

  • Page 49: Digital Zoom

    Digital Zoom Mode Dial Images can be zoomed with the combined optical and digital zoom functions as follows. Approximately 3.8x, 4.9x, 6.1x, 7.6x, 9.3x and 12x Press the DISP. button to turn the LCD monitor on. In the [ (Rec.)] menu, select (Digital Zoom).

  • Page 50: Continuous Shooting

    1.5 shots per When is selected:Approx. 2.0 shots per * Large/Fine mode with LCD monitor off (These figures reflect Canon's testing standard. The actual figures will vary according to the shooting conditions and settings.) The interval between frames may lengthen somewhat when the internal memory becomes full.

  • Page 51: Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist)

    Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist) Mode Dial Stitch Assist can be used to shoot overlapping images that can later be merged (stitched) to create one panoramic image on a computer. To merge the images on a computer, use PhotoStitch, one of the supplied software programs.
  • Page 52 Shooting – The Basics For good results, pan (swivel) the camera to take successive shots. To shoot close-ups, slide the camera over the subject, keeping it parallel to the subject as you move it. Shooting Images can be shot in the following 2 sequences in Stitch Assist mode.

  • Page 53: Special Scene Mode

    A custom white balance setting (p. 87) cannot be set in mode. To use a custom white balance setting, first set it in another Shooting mode. The settings in place for the first image are locked in and cannot be changed for subsequent shots.
  • Page 54 Shooting – The Basics Appropriate for shooting images with the Waterproof Case WP- DC50 (sold separately). This mode uses an optimal white Underwater balance setting to reduce bluish tones and record images with natural hues. The flash is controlled to fire as seldom as possible.
  • Page 55 Foliage Snow Night Snapshot Kids & Pets mode, the shutter speed slows down. Use a tripod to avoid camera shake. modes, the ISO speed may increase and cause noise in the image. , shooting subjects in the following range: 1 to 4 m (3.3 to 13 ft.) (telephoto end) or 1 m (3.3 ft.) ~ infinity (other zooming positions).

  • Page 56: Postcard Print Mode

    Shooting – The Basics Postcard Print Mode Mode Dial You can shoot images with settings appropriate for postcard size printing. • When printing standard image data to postcard size, sometimes the top and bottom sides may not get printed. • By shooting images in the Postcard Print mode, you can check the printing area (vertical/ horizontal ratio of 3:2) beforehand.
  • Page 57 Some settings are not available with certain Shooting modes. Please refer to Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 159). When [Date Stamp] (p. 55) is set to [Date] or [Date & Time], images in step 2 and 3. For printing instructions, refer to the Direct Print User Guide.

  • Page 58: Movie Mode

    Shooting – The Basics Movie Mode Mode Dial Use this mode to shoot movies. The resolution can be set to [ (640 × 480)], (320 × 240)] or [ (160 × 120)] (p. 41). Turn the Shooting mode dial to The LCD monitor turns on and displays the maximum recording time (in seconds).
  • Page 59 (AVI / Motion JPEG) on a computer. (QuickTime (for Windows) is bundled on the supplied Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk. On the Macintosh platform, QuickTime 3.0 or later is generally bundled with Mac OS 8.5 or later operating system.)

  • Page 60: Playback - The Basics

    Playback – The Basics Displaying Images Individually (Single Image Playback) You can view the recorded images on the LCD monitor. Open the LCD monitor. The position of the LCD monitor can be adjusted to suit your viewing position. Slide the mode switch to The last recorded image appears (single image...

  • Page 61: Viewing Images In Sets Of Nine (Index Playback)

    You can move around the magnified image using the up, down, left or right button. Pressing the zoom lever toward holding the SET button down magnifies the image approx. 2.5 times, approx. 5 times and 10 times in order. Canceling the Magnified Display Press the zoom lever toward Movie frames and index playback images cannot be magnified.

  • Page 62: Jumping Between Images

    Playback – The Basics Jumping Between Images The display can be advanced or set back 9 images in index playback. Press the zoom lever toward while in index playback (p. 59). The jump bar appears. Change the image selection. Jump 9 images back or forward using the left or right button.
  • Page 63 When a movie has finished playing, it will display the last frame. If the SET button is pressed in this state, the camera will revert to the movie playback panel. If the SET button is pressed again, the movie will start playing from the first frame. Pausing and Resuming Play Press the SET button to pause the movie.
  • Page 64 Playback – The Basics Select (Edit) using the left or right button and press the SET button. The movie editing panel and the movie editing bar appear. Select an editing Movie Editing Panel method using the up or down button. Movie Editing Bar (Cut Beginning): Deletes frames from the beginning of the...
  • Page 65 [New File] : Saves the edited movie under a new file name. The original data is not deleted. When there is not enough space left on the CF card, only the overwrite function is available. If this happens, a small on the counter of the movie editing bar.

  • Page 66: Erasing

    Erasing Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise caution before erasing a file. Erasing Images Individually Slide the mode switch to Select the image you wish to erase using the left or right button and press the button. A confirmation screen appears.
  • Page 67 Erasing...

  • Page 68: Shooting - Advanced Functions

    Shooting – Advanced Functions Selecting Menus and Settings Selecting Settings with the FUNC. Button (Shooting Mode Only) Slide the mode switch to Press the FUNC. button. Select a FUNC. menu option using the up or down button. Select the setting contents using the left or right button.
  • Page 69 Selecting Settings with the MENU Button Shooting Mode Playback Mode Rec. Menu Play Menu For items with [...] next to them, push the SET button and carry out the settings from the next displayed menu. Once the settings are complete, press the SET button again and confirm these settings. In the Shooting mode, you can also close the menu by pressing the shutter button halfway.
  • Page 70 Shooting – Advanced Functions Some menu items may not be available for selection according to the Shooting mode (p. 159). You can apply a desired image and sound to in the My Camera menu. For details, see the Registering My Camera Settings (p. 121) or the Software Starter Guide.

  • Page 71: Menu Settings And Default Settings

    Menu Settings and Default Settings Rec. Menu Menu Item Sets the camera so that it will either automatically select the AF frame and shoot, or shoot with the AF frame fixed in the center or in the AF Frame manually set frame. •...
  • Page 72 Shooting – Advanced Functions Menu Item Sets the duration images display on the LCD monitor after the shutter Review button is released. • Off/2* to 10 sec. Sets whether or not the image will be displayed in reverse, as with a Reverse Disp.
  • Page 73 Menu Item Transfer Order Specifies images before downloading to a computer Set up Menu Menu Item Set [On] to mute the start-up sound, operation sound, self-timer sound and shutter sound all at once. For details, see How the Mute setting in the [ (Set up)] menu and each sound setting in the [ Mute related on page 74.
  • Page 74 Shooting – Advanced Functions Menu Item Selftimer Vol. Adjusts the volume of the self-timer sound played 2 sec. before the shutter is released. Shutter Volume Volume Adjusts the Shutter Sound volume when the shutter button is pressed all the way. There is no shutter sound in Movie mode. Playback Vol.
  • Page 75 Menu Item Sets whether or not images shot with the camera held vertically are automatically rotated in the display. Auto Rotate • On*/Off Sets the format of the MF indicator’s displayed distance units. • m/cm* Distance Units • ft./in. Sets the language used in the menus and messages on the LCD monitor. •...
  • Page 76 Shooting – Advanced Functions Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) You can select the theme, start-up image and sound, operation sound, self-timer sound and shutter sound used on this camera. These are called My Camera settings. You can also customize the options for each item with images from the CF card and newly recorded sounds or by using the supplied software.

  • Page 77: Resetting The Settings To Default

    Resetting the Settings to Default You can reset the menu and button operation settings to default. Turn the power on. Can be performed from Shooting or Playback mode. Press the MENU button for longer than 5 seconds. The message “Reset settings to default?” appears on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 78: Using The Mode Dial (Creative Zone)

    Shooting – Advanced Functions Using the Mode Dial (Creative Zone) Mode Dial You can freely select camera settings such as the shutter speed and aperture value to suit your shooting purposes. After settings are made, shooting procedures are the same as for the mode (p.

  • Page 79: Program Ae

    Program AE Use the program AE mode to have the camera automatically set the shutter speed and aperture value to match the brightness of the scene. The shutter speed and aperture value will show in red on the LCD monitor when the correct exposure cannot be obtained.
  • Page 80 Shooting – Advanced Functions When the AF frame is set to FlexiZone, you can switch between shutter speed and AF frame each time the SET button is pressed (p. 82). Please note that camera shake becomes a factor at low shutter speeds. If the camera shake warning on the LCD monitor, secure the camera to a tripod before shooting.

  • Page 81: Setting The Aperture

    Setting the Aperture When you set the aperture in the aperture-priority AE mode, the camera automatically selects a shutter speed to match the brightness. Selecting a lower aperture value (opening the aperture) allows you to fade the background and create a beautiful portrait. A higher aperture value (closing it) brings the entire range from foreground to background into focus.

  • Page 82: Manually Setting The Shutter Speed And Aperture

    Shooting – Advanced Functions Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture You can manually set the shutter speed and aperture to shoot images. You can select settings such as a long exposure to suit your purpose. When you press the shutter button halfway, the difference between the standard exposure* and the selected exposure appears on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 83: Select The Af Frame

    Select the AF Frame Mode Dial You can change the autofocus frame (AF frame) selection method. The AF frame will appear when the LCD monitor is turned on (p. 26). The camera automatically AiAF selects between 9 AF (Auto frames to focus on Selection) according to the shooting conditions.

  • Page 84: Setting An Af Frame Manually

    Shooting – Advanced Functions Select the desired AF frame using the left or right button. Press the MENU button. You can immediately shoot the image using the selected AF frame by pressing the shutter button instead of pressing the MENU button. For operation when [FlexiZone] has been selected, see Setting an AF Frame Manually (on the right).

  • Page 85: Switching Between Light Metering Modes

    Press the button. You can immediately shoot the image using the selected AF frame by pressing the shutter button instead of pressing button. The AF frame will move back to its original position (Center), if you hold down the button. Turn the LCD monitor on to set the AF frame to the position you desire before shooting.
  • Page 86 Shooting – Advanced Functions Select (Evaluative) in the FUNC. menu. See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 66). * The current setting is displayed. Select a light metering mode using the left or right button and press the FUNC. button. If you have selected (Spot AE Point), go to step 3.

  • Page 87: Adjusting The Exposure

    Adjusting the Exposure Mode Dial Adjust the exposure compensation setting to avoid making the subject too dark when it is backlit or shot against a bright background in the night. * (+/ - Select (Exp.)) in the FUNC. menu. See Selecting Menus and Settings (p.

  • Page 88: Adjusting The Tone (White Balance)

    Shooting – Advanced Functions Adjusting the Tone (White Balance) Mode Dial When the white balance is set to match the light source, the camera reproduces colors more accurately. Combinations of setting contents and light source are as follows. Settings are automatically set by Auto the camera For recording outdoors on a...
  • Page 89 The white balance cannot be adjusted when the photo effect is set to (B/W) (p. 90). Setting a Custom White Balance You can set a custom white balance to obtain the optimal setting for the shooting conditions by having the camera evaluate an object, such as a piece of white paper or cloth, or a photo-quality gray card that you wish to establish as the standard white color.
  • Page 90 Shooting – Advanced Functions You are recommended to set the white balance when shooting in the following conditions. - The shooting mode dial is set to and the exposure compensation is set to ±0. The correct white balance may not be obtained when the exposure is incorrect (image is completely black or white).

  • Page 91: Changing The Iso Speed

    Changing the ISO Speed Mode Dial By raising the ISO speed, you can shoot bright images even in poor lighting conditions. This function is convenient when you want to prevent camera shake, shoot without the flash or shoot with a faster shutter speed in dark conditions.

  • Page 92: Changing The Photo Effect

    Shooting – Advanced Functions Changing the Photo Effect Mode Dial You can shoot with different saturation and contrast color effects. Records normally with this Effect Off setting. Emphasizes the contrast and Vivid color saturation to record in bold color. Tones down the contrast and Neutral color saturation to record neutral hues.

  • Page 93: Adjusting The Flash Output

    Adjusting the Flash Output mode, the flash output can be controlled in three steps when shooting. Select (Flash Output) in the FUNC. menu. See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 66). Adjust the flash output using the left or right button. You can shoot the image right after selecting settings by pressing the shutter button.

  • Page 94: Shooting Problem Subjects For The Autofocus

    Shooting – Advanced Functions Shooting Problem Subjects for the Autofocus Mode Dial The autofocus may not work well on the following types of subjects. • Subjects with extremely low contrast to the surroundings • Subjects mixing close and far objects •...
  • Page 95 The AF lock setting will cancel if the MF button is pressed again. Recompose the image and press the shutter button all the way to shoot the image. AF lock is not available in modes. When shooting with focus lock, you can lock the focus to the subject in the center AF frame by setting to [Center] in the...

  • Page 96: Saving Custom Settings

    Shooting – Advanced Functions Focus using the left or right button and shoot the image. Adjust the focus using the left or right button until the image appears focused on the LCD monitor. Pressing the MF button again cancels the manual focus mode.

  • Page 97: Setting The Auto Rotate Function

    Shooting menu settings Zoom location Manual focus location Select [Save Settings] in the (Rec.)] menu and press the SET button. See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 66). Select [OK] and press the SET button. Press the MENU button. The setting contents do not influence other shooting modes.
  • Page 98 Shooting – Advanced Functions This function may not operate correctly when the camera is pointed straight up or down. Check that the arrow pointing in the right direction and if it is not, then set the Auto Rotate function to [Off].

  • Page 99: Playback - Advanced Functions

    Playback – Advanced Functions Rotating Images in the Display You can rotate an image by 90° or 270° clockwise in the LCD monitor. (Original) 90° In the [ (Play)] menu, select (Rotate) and press the SET button. See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 66). Press the left or right button to select the image to be rotated and press the SET button.

  • Page 100: Attaching Sound Memos To Image

    Playback – Advanced Functions Attaching Sound Memos to Image In Playback mode (including single image playback, index playback and magnified playback), you can attach sound memos (up to 60 seconds) to an image. The sound data are saved in WAVE format. Select (Sound Memo) in the (Play)] menu and press the...

  • Page 101: Auto Play

    You cannot attach sound memos to movies. You cannot record or play back sound memos for images that already have an incompatible sound file attached. If you attempt to record or play such images the “Incompatible WAVE format” message will display. Incompatible sound files can be deleted with this camera.

  • Page 102: Protecting Images

    Playback – Advanced Functions The display interval may vary for some images. Movie images play for the length of time that they were recorded. The power saving function is disabled during Auto Play (p. 99). Protecting Images Use the protect feature to protect important images from accidental erasure.

  • Page 103: Various Functions

    This camera complies with the industry standard PictBridge, therefore, you can connect the camera to non-Canon PictBridge compliant printers and print images. Digital Print Order Format This manual explains the DPOF print settings. For information on how to print images, refer to the Direct Print User Guide supplied with the camera.
  • Page 104 - Also, refer to your printer's manual. Bubble Jet Printer Printers that Can Be Used with this Camera Canon Direct Print Compatible CP Printers - See the System Map Direct Print Compatible Bubble Jet Printers - For more information, visit your nearest Canon retailer.

  • Page 105: Dpof Print Settings

    DPOF Print Settings You can select images on a CF card for printing and specify the number of print copies in advance using the camera. This is extremely convenient for sending the images to a photo developing service that supports DPOF or for printing on a direct print function compatible printer.
  • Page 106 Various Functions When the print type (p. 105) is set to [Index], select an image using the left or right button and mark or remove marks from images using the up or down button. A check mark appears on the marked image. You can press the zoom lever toward use the same procedures to select images in index playback (three images).
  • Page 107 Setting the Print Style You can set up the print style as follows. Standard Prints one image per page. Prints the selected images Index together at a reduced size Print in an index format. Type Prints the images in both Both the standard and index formats.
  • Page 108 Various Functions Press the MENU button. The set up menu will close and the Print Order menu will reappear. When [Print Type] is set to [Index], the [Date] and [File No.] cannot be set to [On] at the same time. Both [Date] and [File No.] can be set to [On] if [Print Type] is set to [Both] or [Standard].

  • Page 109: Image Transmission Settings (Dpof Transfer Order)

    Image Transmission Settings (DPOF Transfer Order) You can use the camera to specify settings for images before downloading to a computer. Refer to the Software Starter Guide for instructions on how to transfer images to your computer. You cannot use this function to transfer several images at once to a Mac OS X computer.

  • Page 110: Downloading Images To A Computer

    Various Functions All the Images on a CF Card Press the zoom lever toward to switch to index playback (three images). Press the SET button, select [Mark all] using the up or down button and press the SET button again to mark all the images. (If you select [Clear all] instead of [Mark all], you can remove marks from all the images.) You can select images using the left or right...

  • Page 111: Computer System Requirements

    Hard Disk - PhotoStitch : 40 MB or more Space Canon Camera TWAIN Driver : 25 MB or more Canon Camera WIA Driver : 25 MB or more 800 x 600 pixels/High Color (16 bit) or better is required...
  • Page 112 1,024 x 768 pixels or better is recommended IMPORTANT You must install the software and driver bundled on the supplied Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk onto your computer before connecting the camera to a computer. The camera will not operate correctly if you connect it to your computer before installing the driver and software.
  • Page 113 Install the driver and the software applications bundled on the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk (first time only). Please see the Software Starter Guide for the installation procedures. Use the supplied interface cable to connect the computer's USB port to the camera's DIGITAL terminal.
  • Page 114 Proceed to steps 5 and 6 on the right. Macintosh Refer to the Software Starter Guide and download images. Select [Canon CameraWindow] in the events dialog that appears on the computer and click [OK] (first time only). If the events dialog fails to appear, click the...
  • Page 115 Click [Set] in the [CameraWindow - Set Auto-Launch] window (first time only). The Download Image window will display. Various Functions Using the software and computer to download images: See the Software Starter Guide. Using the Camera to Download Images (Direct Transfer Function): See Downloading Images by Direct Transfer (below).
  • Page 116 Various Functions Transfers and saves single images Select & to the computer as you view and Transfer select them. Transfers and saves single images to the computer as you view and Wallpaper select them. The transferred images display on the computer desktop.
  • Page 117 Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk. This is useful for downloading images to a computer in which the software is not installed.
  • Page 118 Copy images from the card into a folder of your choice on the hard disk. The images are stored in the [xxx CANON] folders located in the [DCIM] folder (where xxx is a three-digit number from 100 to 998 (p. 119)).

  • Page 119: Viewing Images On A Tv Set

    Viewing Images on a TV Set The supplied AV cable AVC-DC300 can be used to view images as you shoot or play them back. Turn off the camera (p. 31) and the TV. Attach the AV cable to the A/V Out terminal on the camera.

  • Page 120: Resetting The File Number

    Various Functions No image will appear on the LCD monitor when the camera is connected to a TV monitor. The video output signal can be switched (NTSC or PAL) to accommodate different regional standards (p. 73). The default setting varies between regions. - NTSC: Japan, U.S.A., Canada, Taiwan, etc.
  • Page 121 Setting the File No. Reset to [Off] is useful for avoiding file name duplication when images are downloaded to a computer. About File and Folder Numbers Images are assigned file numbers from 0001 to 9900, and folders are assigned folder numbers from 100 to 998 (Folder numbers cannot contain 99 in the last two digits).

  • Page 122: Customizing The Camera (My Camera Settings)

    Various Functions Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) My Camera allows you to customize the start-up image and start-up, operation, self- timer and shutter sounds. Each menu item has three choices. Example: Start-up image As default settings, My Camera setting science fiction theme and My Camera setting has an animal theme.

  • Page 123: Registering My Camera Settings

    Registering My Camera Settings Images recorded onto the CF card and newly recorded sounds can be added to the camera. You can also use the supplied software to upload your computer's images and sounds to the camera. The following menu items can be saved to the camera. Start-up Image Start-up Sound Operation Sound...
  • Page 124 Various Functions Select using the left or right button. appears. Press the DISP. button. An image appears. Start-up Image: Go to step Start-up Sound, Shutter Sound, Operation Sound, and Self-timer Sound: Go to step Select the image you wish to register using the left or right button.
  • Page 125 Sounds recorded with the movies and sound memo function cannot be added as My Camera settings (p. 56, 98). When you register new My Camera settings, the previously registered settings are erased. File Format of My Camera Settings My Camera settings should conform to the below file formats.

  • Page 126: List Of Messages

    Battery charge is insufficient to operate the camera. Replace all batteries at Change the batteries the same time with new AA-size alkaline batteries (p. 15) or fully recharged Canon NiMH batteries. No image No images recorded on CF card. You attempted to play back an image larger than 4064 x 3048 pixels or with a Image too large large file size.
  • Page 127 You attempted to play back an image recorded in the RAW format. You attempted to play back an image that was recorded in a special format Unidentified Image (proprietary format used by the camera of another manufacturer, etc.) or a movie recorded by another camera.

  • Page 128: Troubleshooting

    (four AA-size batteries). Use the Compact Power Adapter. Use only unused AA-size alkaline batteries or Canon AA-size NiMH batteries. (For information about alkaline batteries, see Proper Battery Handling (p. 15).) Wipe the battery terminals with a clean dry cloth.
  • Page 129 Card (p. 19)). If reformatting does not work, the CF card logic circuits may be damaged. Contact the nearest Canon Customer Help Desk. Computer images that cannot be played back will playback if they are added to the camera using the bundled software program ZoomBrowser EX or ImageBrowser.
  • Page 130 Battery terminals are dirty. Battery life exceeded. Solution Use only unused AA-size alkaline batteries or Canon AA-size NiMH batteries. (For information about alkaline batteries, see Proper Battery Handling (p. 15).) If shooting in a cold area, keep the batteries warm (by placing them in an inner pocket, etc.) until ready to use them.
  • Page 131 Problem Cause Image is blurred or Camera moved out of focus Autofocus function hampered by obstruction to AF-assist beam. The AF-assist beam is set to [Off]. Subject out of focal range. Subject is hard to focus on. Subject in Insufficient light for shooting. recorded image is Subject dark in comparison to the too dark...
  • Page 132 Troubleshooting Problem Cause Subject in Subject too close causing flash to recorded image is be too bright. too bright Subject bright in comparison to the background Light shining directly on subject or reflected off subject into the camera. Flash set to On A vertical bar of Subject too bright.
  • Page 133 Problem Cause Image not showing Incorrect video system setting. on TV. Shooting mode set to Assist). Zoom does not Zoom lever was pressed while operate. shooting in Movie mode. Reading images Currently used CF card was from CF card is formatted in another device.

  • Page 134: Appendix

    This charger can be used only to charge Canon AA-size NiMH batteries NB-2AH. Please do not attempt to charge NB- 2AH batteries in any other type of charger. Never mix new batteries together with batteries that have been used in other devices.
  • Page 135 Switch to different, unused batteries. If you are purchasing new batteries, look for Canon’s AA-size NiMH batteries (four piece set). Appendix Leaving batteries in the camera or charger may damage it causing battery leakage.
  • Page 136 Appendix Using the AC Adapter Kit ACK600 Use of AC Adapter Kit ACK600 (sold separately) is recommended when using the camera continuously for prolonged periods of time and when connecting to a computer. Be sure that the camera is turned off before connecting or disconnecting the compact power adapter.

  • Page 137: Using The Lenses (Sold Separately)

    Using the Lenses (Sold Separately) The camera supports use of the separately sold Wide Converter WC-DC52, Tele-converter TC-DC52A and Close-up Lens 250D (52 mm). In order to attach any of these lenses, you also need to use the separately sold Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC52D.
  • Page 138 Appendix Close-Up Lens 250D (52 mm) This lens makes it easy to take macro shots. With the camera set to Macro mode, you can use this option to shoot subjects that are 4 to 16 cm (1.6 to 6.3 in.) away from the front of the lens at the wide angle end, and 8 to 11 cm (3.2 to 4.3 in.) at the telephoto end.
  • Page 139 Attaching a Lens Be sure that the camera is turned off. Press the ring Ring Release Button release button and hold it down, and turn the ring in the direction of the arrow. When the mark on the camera and the mark on the ring are aligned, lift off the ring.
  • Page 140 Appendix Completely remove all dust and dirt from conversion lenses with a lens blower brush before use. The camera may focus on any dirt that remains. Exercise due caution when handling the lenses since it is easy to dirty them with finger prints.

  • Page 141: Camera Care And Maintenance

    Never use synthetic cleansers on Lens the camera body or lens. If dirt remains, contact the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed on the separate Canon Customer Support leaflet. : Use a lens blower brush to remove dust and dirt. If necessary, gently...

  • Page 142: Specifications

    Specifications All data is based on Canon’s standard testing methods. Subject to change without notice. PowerShot A95 Camera Effective Pixels Approx. 5.0 million Image Sensor 1/1.8-inch CCD (Total number of pixels: Approx. 5.3 million) 7.8 (W) – 23.4 (T) mm (35 mm film equivalent: 38 (W) – 114 (T) mm) Lens f/2.8 (W) –...
  • Page 143 Program AE, Shutter-priority AE, Aperture-priority AE, Manual exposure Exposure Control System control Exposure Compensation ± 2 stops in 1/3-stop increments Sensitivity Auto, ISO 50/100/200/400 equivalent Auto, pre-set (available settings: Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent or White Balance Fluorescent H) or custom Auto*, on*, off Built-in Flash * Red-eye reduction available...
  • Page 144 Playback Modes (approx. 10x (max.) in LCD monitor), Auto play or Sound memos (up to 60 sec.). Canon Direct Print and Bubble Jet Direct compatible, and PictBridge Direct Print compatible 14 languages available for menus and messages (English, German, French,...
  • Page 145 Weight Approx. 235 g (8.3 oz.) (camera body only) This digital camera supports Exif 2.2 (also called "Exif Print"). Exif Print is a standard for enhancing the communication between digital cameras and printers. By connecting to an Exif Print-compliant printer, the camera's image data at the time of shooting is used and optimized, yielding extremely high quality prints.

  • Page 146: Battery Performance

    Specifications Battery Performance Number of Shots Based on the Monitor CIPA standard AA Alkaline Batteries Approx. Approx. (included with 140 shots 500 shots the camera) AA NiMH Batteries Approx. Approx. (NB-2AH (fully 400 shots 1000 shots charged)) * The actual figures will vary according to the shooting condition and settings.

  • Page 147: Cf Cards And Estimated Capacities (Recordable Images)

    CF Cards and Estimated Capacities (Recordable Images) CF card included with the camera FC-32MH FC-64M FC-128M 256MH 1355 45 sec. 92 sec. 186 sec. 374 sec. 743 sec. Movie 91 sec. 183 sec. 368 sec. 735 sec. 1453 sec. 241 sec. 486 sec. 973 sec. 1954 sec. 3906 sec. Some CF cards are not sold in some regions.
  • Page 148 Specifications Image File Size (Estimated) 2503 KB 1395 KB 695 KB (2592 x 1944 pixels) 1602 KB 893 KB (2048 x 1536 pixels) 1002 KB 558 KB (1600 x 1200 pixels) 249 KB 150 KB (640 x 480 pixels) 660 KB/sec. (640 x 480 pixels) Movie 330 KB/sec.
  • Page 149 Battery Charger CB-4AH/CB-4AHE Supplied with the separately sold Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-200. Rated Input 100 – 240 V AC (50/60 Hz), 10W Rated 565 mA* , 1275 mA* Output Charging Approx. 250 min.* Time Approx. 110 min.* Operating Temperatures 0 – 35 °C (32 – 95 °F) 65.0 ×...
  • Page 150 Macro mode) 52 mm standard filter thread Thread (Conversion Lens Adapter Diameter LA-DC52D is required when mounted on PowerShot A95.) Diameter: 55.7 mm (2.2 in.) Dimensions Length: 23.7 mm (0.9 in.) Weight Approx. 74 g (2.6 oz.) Close-up Lens 250D 52 mm (Sold...
  • Page 151 A95, at telephoto end) 52 mm standard filter thread Thread (Conversion Lens Adapter Diameter LA-DC52D is required when mounted on PowerShot A95) Diameter: 55.2 mm (2.2 in.) Dimensions Length: 49.3 mm (1.9 in.) Weight Approx. 86 g (3.0 oz.)

  • Page 152: Photo Tips And Information

    Photo Tips and Information This section offers photography tips. Tip for Using the Self-timer (p. 46) Normally, the camera shakes a little when you press the shutter button. Setting the self-timer to delays the shutter release for two seconds and allows the camera to stop shaking, thus preventing a blurred image.
  • Page 153 Underexposure The whole recorded image is dark, which makes white elements of the image appear gray. Shooting bright subjects or in backlit conditions may cause the image to be underexposed. Adjust the exposure compensation towards the + end. Optimal Exposure Overexposure The whole recorded image is bright, which makes...

  • Page 154: Index

    INDEX AC Adapter Kit ...134 AF Frame ...81 Aperture Value ...79 Aperture-Priority AE ...79 Auto Mode ...34 Auto Play ...99 A/V Out Terminal ...117 Batteries Battery Cover ...15 Charge ...15 Handling Precautions ...15 Installing ...15 Low Status ...17 Performance ...144 Rechargeable Batteries ...132 Status ...17 Beep ...35, 71, 74...
  • Page 155 Displayed Images ...37 Single Image ...64 Exposure Aperture-Priority AE ...79 Compensation ...85 Shutter-Speed Priority AE ...77 White Balance ...86 Fast Shutter ...39 File No. Reset ...72, 118 File Numbers ...72, 119 Flash ...43 Focal Length ...135, 136, 148, 149 Focus Lock ...92 Manual ...93 Format ...19...
  • Page 156 INDEX Rec..69 Selecting ...66 Set up ...71 – 73 Messages ...124 – 125 Microphone ...12 Mode Dial ...39, 76 Movie Editing ...61 Playback ...60 Shooting ...56 My Camera Menu ...74 Registering ...121 Settings ...121 Night Scene Mode ...39 Operation Sound ...71, 74, 121, 122, 142 Photo Effect ...90 PictBridge compliant printers ...101 Playback...
  • Page 157 Self-timer ...46 Sound ...74 Shooting ...34, 66 Reviewing an Image ...37 Switching from Playback Mode ...32 TV Set ...117 Shooting Mode ...159 Dial ...14 Functions Available ...159 Shutter Shutter-Speed Priority AE ...77 Sound ...74 Speed ...77 Volume ...72 Shutter Button ...34 Pressing Fully ...35 Pressing Halfway ...34 Single Image Playback ...58...
  • Page 158 • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. The cables with the ferrite core provided with the digital camera must be used with this equipment in order to comply with Class B limits in Subject B of Part 15 on the FCC rules.
  • Page 159 MEMO...
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  • Page 161: Functions Available In Each Shooting Mode

    Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode The following chart shows the functions and settings available in each Shooting mode. Function Large Medium 1 Medium 2 Small Resolu- tion Postcard Print Movie – – Movie – – Movie – – Superfine Com- pres- Fine...
  • Page 162 Function Single Shot Standard Continuous – Shooting High-speed Drive Continuous – Mode Shooting Self-timer (10 sec.) Self-timer (2 sec.) AiAF Center – Frame FlexiZone – – AF Lock – Manual Focus – Macro Mode Digital Zoom Exposure Compensation – Evaluative Light Metering Metering...
  • Page 163 Function Spot Metering – – Light Metering Center – – System AF Point – – White Balance – Photo Effect – ISO Speed – – Auto Rotate The default for the settings changed by the menu and button operations can be restored all at once except for [Date/Time], [Language] and [Video System] (p.

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