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  • Page 2 Canon will release service information as the need arises. In the event of major changes in the contents of this manual over a long or short period, Canon may issue new editions of this manual. The following paragraph does not apply to any countries where such provisions are inconsistent with local law.

  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    SAFETY PRECAUTIONS The following precautions should be observed when servicing. Since many parts in the unit have special safety-related characteristics, always use genuine CANON replacement parts. Especially critical parts in the power circuit block should not be replaced with other makes.
  • Page 4 1-1 Development Objectives --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-1 1-2 Product Concept ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-1 1-3 Design Concept ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-4 - The PowerShot A300 design concept: Slim, clean, simple, easy and high quality ------------------------------- 1-4 1-4 The PowerShot A300 and PowerShot A200 Specifications Comparison ------------------------------------------- 1-5 2 Features 2-1 High Image Quality --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-7 - Approx.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    2-5 High Grade Design -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-16 - Slide type lens cover creates high grade exterior --------------------------------------------------------------------1-16 2-6 System accessories -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-16 - CF card usable to long time movie recording ------------------------------------------------------------------------1-16 3 Exterior 3-1 Exterior Photos ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1-17 3-2 6-dimentional diagram -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------1-18 3-3 Nomenclature ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------1-19 3-4 UI Information --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------1-20 - FUNC.
  • Page 6 With this background in mind, we decided to introduce a new top-of-the-line model, the PowerShot A300, with approx. 3.2-mega camera effective pixels. The PowerShot A300 offers even better image quality, enhanced movie features and improved operability while maintaining the same fundamental design concept of the 2-megapixel PowerShot A200 and the 1.2-megapixel PowerShot A100.

  • Page 7: High Image Quality

    New features unique to the PowerShot A300 (Spring 2003 model) Updated features from thePowethe PowerShor A200 Succeeded features from the PowerShor A200 High Image Quality Approx. 3.2M camera effective pixel CCD (Total of Approx. 3.3M-pixels) High resolution single-focus 5mm, f/3.6 lens (35mm film equivalent : 33mm) High definition and fast processing with the Digital Imaging Processor "DIGIC"...

  • Page 8: High Grade Design

    Long movie recording with audio (internal microphone and speaker, max. of 3 minutes) Unwanted scenes can be deleted in movie replay mode (image and audio) First Frame, Last Frame, Next frame, Previous Frame, Fast Forward and Rewind available during movie replay Ease of Operation 1.5-inch amorphous silicon TFT LCD monitor with low power consumption back light (Approx.
  • Page 9 1-3 Design Concept -The PowerShot A300 design concept: Slim, clean, simple, easy and high quality - Although the basic design is similar to that of the PowerShot A200/A100, the layout of the but- tons, functional markings and operability of each component have been fine-tuned to make this an entry-class digital camera that anyone can use easily.
  • Page 10 1-4 The PowerShot A300 and PowerShot A200 Specifications Comparison PowerShot A300 PowerShot A200 Camera effective pixels : Camera effective pixels : Approx. 3.2 M, 1/2.7" type Approx. 2.0 M, 1/2.7" type Image sensor (CCD) (Total pixels: Approx. 3.3 M) (Total pixels: Approx. 2.1 M)

  • Page 11: Powershot A300

    PowerShot A300 PowerShot A200 Storage media CompactFlash card (Type I ) Design rule for Camera File system, Still File format DPOF(Ver. 1.1) compliant Movie Still JPEG (Exif 2.2 compliant) Recording format Movie Image: Motion JPEG Audio: WAVE(Monaural) (L) 1600 x 1200...
  • Page 12 -High resolution single-focus 5mm f/3.6 lens (35mm film equivalent : 33mm) The PowerShot A300 is equipped with the 5 mm, f/2.8 single-focal- length lens used on the PowerShot A200/A100. The lens consists of 5 elements in 5 groups including one aspherical (single-sided) lens.
  • Page 13 -High-precision white balance (Auto + Five preset positions + Custom) The PowerShot A300 adds custom white balance to the white balance functions (auto and five-position preset) . The custom white balance allows the user to record a desired white reference (usually a white piece of paper) beforehand under the shooting conditions (light sources) employing a camcorder or other device.
  • Page 14 -Digital zoom function with continuously changing angle of view (Approx. 5.1x) The digital zoom magnification of PowerShot A300 enlarges to approx. 5.1x owing to employment of 3M-pixel CCD. It can adjust the field of view from 33mm to 168mm (35 mm film equivalent) Furthermore, several dozen image input positions are calibrated for the monitor display to ensure a smooth digital zoom of the image on the monitor display.
  • Page 15 - Three types of metering function (evaluative metering, center-weighted average metering and spot metering) With the PowerShot A300, the metering modes of center-weighted average and spot are added to PowerShot A200/A100’s evaluative. The center-weighted average metering measures light over the entire image and weights the sensitivity according to proximity to the center of the image;...
  • Page 16 -Sound memos of up to 60 seconds can be appended during replay When replaying images on the PowerShot A300, because a sound recording of up to 60 seconds can be appended to images, you can easily attach comments to images as desired after shooting. The record- ing format is WAVE (monaural).
  • Page 17 -Three types of recording pixels (VGA/QVGA/QQVGA) for movie mode (VGA is high image quality ) The PowerShot A300 can record movie clips with audio at a rate of 15 frames per second in one of three recording pixels, VGA, QVGA or QQVGA.
  • Page 18 -Unwanted scenes can be deleted in movie replay mode (image and audio) The PowerShot A300 allows unwanted sections to be deleted in the movie replay mode. However, the sections that can be deleted are either from the start of the movie recording to an arbitrary point or from an arbitrary point to the end of the movie recording.
  • Page 19 -Slide type lens cover suggests easy operation The PowerShot A300 has moved from the PowerShot A200/A100 lens cover, which operates with a one-click (rotational) method to open and close, to a sliding style of cover. The sliding cover makes it easy to see how to open and close the cover as well as making it possible to check if the cover is open or closed at a glance.
  • Page 20 DISP. FUNC. MENU The PowerShot A300 operation is straightforward and comfortable due to the use of a cross button. Also, by changing from the rubber switch buttons on the Power- Shot A200/A100 to tact switch type buttons*, a subdued yet classy feel is given to the camera.

  • Page 21: Slide Type Lens Cover Creates High Grade Exterior

    2-5 High Grade Design -Slide type lens cover creates high grade exterior The clean-cut, distinguished exterior of the PowerShot A300 is set off with a sliding lens cover appropriate for the upper model from the PowerShot A200/A100. >> Refer to Design Concept on page 4.

  • Page 22: Exterior

    3 Exterior 3-1 Exterior Photos Photo 3-1 PowerShot A300 Front Photo 3-2 PowerShot A300 Rear 1-17...

  • Page 23: 6-Dimentional Diagram

    3-2 6-dimentional diagram 110.0 (4.37) Unit: mm (inch) 1-18...

  • Page 24: Nomenclature

    3-3 Nomenclature 1-19...

  • Page 25: Ui Information

    3-4 UI Information FUNC.MENU Exposure Compensation . ∼ ∼ -2 0 +2 (EV) White Balance Auto Fluorsecent Daylight FluorsecentH Cloudy Custom Tungsten ISO Speed AUTO 50 100 200 400 Photo Effect Vivid Neutral Low Sharpening Sepia Compression Superfine Fine Normal Recording pixels (Still Image) Large...

  • Page 26: Rec.menu

    Rec.MENU My Camera MENU AiAF Theme Start-up Image Start-up Sound Operation Sound Self-Timer Sound Shutter Sound Selftimer 10 seconds 2 seconds AF-assist Beam Digital Zoom Review 3 to 10seconds (1-second increments) 1-21...

  • Page 27: Play Menu

    Play MENU Protect Transfer Order Rotate Sound Memo Erase all Auto Play Print Order 1-22...

  • Page 28: Set Up Menu

    Set up MENU Beep Operation Vol. off to 5 Auto Power Down Selftimer Vol. off to 5 Date/Time File No. Reset Format Language Shutter Volume off to 5 Playback Vol. off to 5 Start-up Vol. off to 5 1-23...

  • Page 29: Specifications

    4 Specifications 4-1 Camera specifications Image sensor (CCD) Camera effective pixels Approx. 3.2 M pixels Total pixels Approx. 3.3 M pixels Transfer method Interline Chip size 1/2.7 in. Aspect ratio Filter type Primary color filter (Beyer type) Lens Focal length 5.0 mm (35mm film equivalent: 33 mm) f/number f/3.6...
  • Page 30 Exposure control Metering methods Evaluation / Center-weighted averaging / Spot *Metering frame with Spot mode: Center Exposure control methods Program AE AE lock Not available Exposure compensation +/- 2 EV in 1/3-step increments Sensitivity (Equivalent film AUTO / ISO 50/100/200/400 equivalent speed) *Camera automatically sets optimum speed when "AUTO"...
  • Page 31 Shooting specifications Shooting modes Auto / Manual / Stitch Assist / Movie Shooting functions Digital zoom Approx. 5.1 x Photo effects Vivid / Neutral / Low sharpening / Sepia / Black & White Image quality adjustment Not available Noise reduction When shutter speed is set between 1/6 sec and 1 sec.
  • Page 32 FC-32M FC-64M FC-128M 788 1355 FC-256MH 762 1390 962 1563 2720 *The above data is measured under Canon testing standard and may vary depending on the scene, subjects or camera settings. <Movie> File format Recording format Image Motion JPEG Audio WAVE (Monaural)
  • Page 33 Replay specifications Replay modes Single / Index (9 thumbnail images) / Magnification / Movie <Still image> Magnification Approx. 2 - 10 x Automatic vertical/ Not available horizontal detection Image rotation Rotate image to 90-degree or 270-degree Histogram Not available Sound memos Maximum of 60sec.

  • Page 34: Power Supplies

    8 k Hz : 2.0 sec. or less Power supplies Primary batteries Type AA alkaline battery x2 Secondary batteries NiMH battery x2 ) * Canon bland : NB-1AH AC adapter Compact Power Adapter ( CA-PS800 : sold separately) Car battery adapter Not available Sub-battery...
  • Page 35 Camera specifications Operating temperature 0 - 40 Operating humidity 10 - 90 % Dimensions (W x H x D) 110.0 x 58.0 x 36.6 mm (4.37 x 2.28 x 1.44 in.) (Excluding protrusions) Weight Approx. 175 g (6.17 oz) (Camera body only) 1-30...
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  • Page 41: System Diagram

    5-2 System Diagram 1-36...
  • Page 42 CHAPTER 2. TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION CONTENTS 1. Functions of each unit 1.1 MAIN PCB ASS’Y --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2-1 1.2 FLASH UNIT ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2-1 2. Outline of Circuits 2.1 Power Supply Control ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2-2 2.1.1 Power Supply Block Diagram ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2-2 2.1.2 Power Control Sequence ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2-2 2.2 Signal Processing ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2-3 2.2.1 System Control ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2-3...

  • Page 43: Functions Of Each Unit

    CHAPTER 2. TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION 1. Functions of each unit 1.1 MAIN PCB ASS’Y 1) Driving the CCD Sensor. 2) Conversion of the image signal from the analog signal to the digital signal. 3) Controlling the power supply and the system by CPU. (Refer to Sections 2.1 and 2.2.) 4) Image processing, and reading and writing the image signal to and from the CF card using DSP.

  • Page 44: Outline Of Circuits

    CHAPTER 2. TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION 2. Outline of Circuits 2.1 Power Supply Control The power supply is controlled by the CPU mounted on the main PCB ass’y. 2.1.1 Power Supply Block Diagram MAIN PCB ASS'Y E1, E2, E21, E3 BATTERY DC/DC VCC1AL for DSP CONVERTER...

  • Page 45: Signal Processing

    CHAPTER 2. TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION 2.2 Signal Processing MAIN PCB ASS'Y SDRAM CF card HD, VD Drive Pulse Driver CDS, A/D Sensor Motor LENS UNIT Driver AF Support LED FLASH MEMORY FINDER LED Electric FLASH AUDIO/SP SPEAKER Fig. 3 Signal System Block Diagram 2.2.1 System Control The CPU on the main PCB ass’y controls the LENS UNIT (motor, shutter), operation switch receiver, USB communication and flowing circuits.

  • Page 46: Picture Processing

    CHAPTER 2. TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION 2.2.2 Picture Processing 1) The drive pulse of the CCD sensor is created by both clock from DSP and TG that is operated by sync. signal. The picture signal by the drive pulse is output from CCD sensor. The output signal of the CCD picture is converted to the signal processing and the digital data by the CDS and A/D converter, and is sent to the DSP.

  • Page 47: Troubleshooting

    CHAPTER 2. TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION 3. Troubleshooting 3.1 When an Error Code is Displayed [Remedy] • Check for any abnormalities in the mounting of probable faulty parts or connector connections referring to the table below. • Try replacing probable faulty parts referring to the below. [NOTE] •...
  • Page 48 CHAPTER 2. TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION Error Code Name Occurrence Conditions Cause and Probable Faulty Part CF WRITE Free area could not be secured in the CF CARD TIME OVER buffer for the photograph image within the specified time in the continuous MAIN PCB ASS’Y shooting mode.

  • Page 49: When A Problem Occurs

    CHAPTER 2. TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION 3.2 When a Problem Occurs [Remedy] • Check for any abnormalities in the mounting of probable faulty parts or connector connections referring to the table below. • Try replacing probable faulty parts referring to the table below. [NOTE] •...
  • Page 50 CHAPTER 3. REPAIR INSTRUCTION CONTENTS 1. Before Starting the Repair Work ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 3-1 1.1 Precaution on Flash High Tension Circuit ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3-1 1.2 List of Tools ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3-1 1.3 List of Supplies -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3-1 1.4 Flexible Connectors --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3-2 2. Disassembly/Assembly ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3-3 2.1 Procedure --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3-3 2.2 REAR COVER UNIT, STRAP PLATE, LCD WINDOW ------------------------------------------------------------ 3-4 2.3 BACK LIGHT UNIT, LCD PANEL ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3-5...

  • Page 51: Before Starting The Repair Work

    CHAPTER 3. REPAIR INSTRUCTION 1. Before Starting the Repair Work Be sure to read the following precaution before starting the repair work. 1.1 Precaution on Flash High Tension Circuit • When the FRONT COVER UNIT is removed, be sure to discharge the main capacitor. (Discharging resistor : 1 kΩ,, approx.

  • Page 52: Flexible Connectors

    CHAPTER 3. REPAIR INSTRUCTION 1.4 Flexible Connectors This product uses the two types of the flexible connectors. Type A UNLOCK LOCK The contact-piece should face upwards. UNLOCK LOCK Type B The contact-piece should face front. Unconnected state connected state Fig. 3-2 Flexible connectors Holes of the flexible card.

  • Page 53: Disassembly/Assembly

    2. Disassembly/Assembly 2.1 Procedure Disassembling procedure of PowerShot A300 is shown by the following flowchart. Reverse the disassembling procedure to reassemble them. * The pages to refer are shown in parenthesis ( ). Some parts can be disassembled not following the procedure shown below. (See interactive.) Note : At the respective steps, *1 indicates that the “DIA BOND 1663G that has adhered to the parts should be...

  • Page 54: Rear Cover Unit

    CHAPTER 3. REPAIR INSTRUCTION (1)-4 SIDE COVER SIDE COVER BATTERY COVER (1)-3 (1)-4 REAR COVER UNIT NOTE2 (Assembling) Setting position during assembling (1)-3 NOTE1 (Assembling) Switch position check (1)-1 LITHIUM BATTERY (1)-3 (1)-1 (1)-4 (1)-2 (1)-2 LENS COVER MO FPC LCD FPC CAUTION REAR COVER...

  • Page 55: Back Light Unit, Lcd Panel

    CHAPTER 3. REPAIR INSTRUCTION REAR COVER UNIT NOTE2 (Assembling) Setting the position during assembling NOTE1 (Assembling) (1)-1 Soldering (1)-2 (1)-4 LCD PANEL (1)-3 (1)-4 LIGHT SHADING SHEET CAUTION (1)-3 BACK LIGHT UNIT (1)-4 NOTE3 (Assembling) (1)-2 (1)-4 Claw (1)-4 (1)-4 XA4-9170-407 Claw 4.0mm...

  • Page 56: Battery Cover

    CHAPTER 3. REPAIR INSTRUCTION (1)-1 BATTERY COVER (1)-2 (1)-1 BATTERY CONTACT PLATE NOTE (Assembling) (1)-1 Claws Dowels (1)-2 Tweezers Fig. 3-6 BATTERY COVER 2.4 BATTERY COVER (1) BATTERY COVER 1. Remove the BATTERY COVER in the direction of the arrow. 2.

  • Page 57: Front Cover Unit, Cf Cover, Battery Cover Spring

    CHAPTER 3. REPAIR INSTRUCTION (2)-1 CF COVER (2)-1 CAUTION (1)-3 SHUTTER BUTTON ELECT. CAPASITOR (2)-2 BATTERY COVER SPRING (1)-3 FRONT COVER UNIT (1)-3 (1)-3 USB CONNECTOR Never touch the terminals of the capacitor MAIN SHILD 2 CASE How to discharge the capacitor (1)-2 terminal BARRIER FPC...

  • Page 58: Microphone, Microphone Bush

    CHAPTER 3. REPAIR INSTRUCTION (1)-3 MICROPHONE BUSH (1)-2 (1)-3 MICROPHONE (1)-2 Black (1)-1 Soldering (1)-2 NOTE (Assembling) MICROPHONE, MICROPHONE BUSH Black Fig. 3-8 MICROPHONE, MICROPHONE BUSH 2.6 MICROPHONE, MICROPHONE BUSH (1) MICROPHONE, MICROPHONE BUSH 1. Remove soldering and remove the two lead wires (black) and (red) coming from MICROPHONE. NOTE (Assembling) Be careful of the direction of the two lead wires (black) and (red).

  • Page 59: Main Pcb Ass'y-(1)

    CHAPTER 3. REPAIR INSTRUCTION OPT FPC CCD FPC NOTE2 (Assembling) MAIN PCB ASS’Y, Setting the position MAIN SHIELD 1 CASE, during assembling MAIN SHIELD 2 CASE, MAIN SHIELD 3 CASE (1)-5 (1)-6 (1)-4 (1)-6 (1)-3 (1)-2 Soldering CAUTION Black (1)-1 Soldering Black NOTE2 (Assembling) Setting the position...

  • Page 60: Main Pcb Ass'y-(2)

    CHAPTER 3. REPAIR INSTRUCTION MAIN PCB ASS’Y, MAIN SHIELD 1 CASE, MAIN SHIELD 3 CASE, (1)-2 MAIN SHIELD 2 CASE (1)-1 Soldering (1)-2 Position where insulation tape is to be attached. Insulation tape Insulation tape NOTE (Assembling) MAIN SHIELD 2 CASE Fig.

  • Page 61: Main Pcb Ass'y-(3)

    CHAPTER 3. REPAIR INSTRUCTION (1)-2 (1)-1 Soldering (1)-2 MAIN SHIELD 3 CASE (1)-4 MAIN PCB ASS’Y (1)-2 (1)-4 (1)-4 MAIN SHIELD 1 CASE (1)-1 Soldering (1)-4 (1)-3 Soldering NOTE (Assembling) (1)-4 Insulation tape Fig. 3-11 MAIN PCB ASS’Y-(3) 2.9 MAIN PCB ASS’Y-(3) (1) MAIN SHIELD 3 CASE, MAIN SHIELD 1 CASE, MAIN PCB ASS’Y 1.

  • Page 62: Flash Unit

    CHAPTER 3. REPAIR INSTRUCTION NOTE2 (Assembling) NOTE3 (Assembling) When viewed from the bottom of Dowels for setting the position the MAIN FRAME. FLASH UNIT Motor block (1)-4 (1)-5 GND PLATE (1)-3 NOTE1 (Assembling) Molded portion Soldering position (1)-5 FLASH UNIT (1)-4 (1)-1 (Gray)

  • Page 63: M-S Fpc

    CHAPTER 3. REPAIR INSTRUCTION FLASH UNIT M-S FPC NOTE (Assembling) Fig. 3-13 M-S FPC 2.11 M-S FPC (1) M-S FPC 1. Remove the M-S FPC. NOTE (Assembling) Fold the M-S FPC into the three equal lengths as shown. 3-13...

  • Page 64: Rls Pcb Ass

    CHAPTER 3. REPAIR INSTRUCTION (1)-2 (1)-3 RLS PCB ASS’Y NOTE (Assembling) (1)-1 Dowel for setting the position Dowel for setting the position NOTE (Assembling) Claw (1)-1 OPT FPC XA4-9140-257 2.5mm METAL M1.4 (SELF TAP) Fig. 3-14 RLS PCB ASS’Y 2.12 RLS PCB ASS’Y (1) RLS PCB ASS’Y 1.

  • Page 65: Battery (-) Contact, Battery (+) Contact

    CHAPTER 3. REPAIR INSTRUCTION MAIN FRAME (1)-1 (2)-1 (1)-1 BATTERY (-) CONTACT (1)-1 (2)-1 (2)-3 NOTE1 (Assembling) (1)-2 Soldering (2)-2 (1)-2 BATTERY (+) LEAD (2)-2 Soldering BATTERY (-) LEAD (Red) (Black) NOTE2 (Assembling) (2)-1 (2)-3 BATTERY (+) CONTACT BATTERY CONTACT (+) GUARD NOTE3 (Assembling) DIA BOND 1663G How to route the wire.

  • Page 66: Elect. Capacitor

    CHAPTER 3. REPAIR INSTRUCTION (1)-1 NOTE1 (Assembling) Double-sided adhesive tape (1)-1 ELECT. CAPACITOR (1)-2 Soldering Orange Gray MAIN FRAME NOTE2 (Assembling) DIA BOND 1663G How to route the wire. ELECT. CAPACITOR Orange DIA BOND 1663G Gray Fig. 3-16 ELECT. CAPACITOR 2.14 ELECT.

  • Page 67: Optical Unit-(1)

    CHAPTER 3. REPAIR INSTRUCTION NOTE1 (Assembling) Setting the position during assembling (1)-2 MAIN FRAME (1)-2 OPTICAL UNIT, (1)-1 IR FILTER, CCD RUBBER, CCD UNIT XA4-9170-407 4.0mm METAL M1.7 (SELF TAP) Fig. 3-17 OPTICAL UNIT-(1) 2.15 OPTICAL UNIT-(1) (1) OPTICAL UNIT-(1) 1.

  • Page 68: Optical Unit-(2)

    CHAPTER 3. REPAIR INSTRUCTION NOTE1 (Assembling) Setting the position during assembling (1)-4 NOTE2 (Assembling) IR FILTER (1)-3 CCD RUBBER (1)-2 CCD UNIT OPTICAL UNIT (1)-1 XA4-9140-307 3.0mm METAL M1.4 (SELF TAP) Fig. 3-18 OPTICAL UNIT-(2) 2.16 OPTICAL UNIT-(2) (1) CCD UNIT, CCD RUBBER, IR FILTER 1.

  • Page 69: Battery Lock Plate, Battery Locker

    CHAPTER 3. REPAIR INSTRUCTION MAIN FRAME Groove NOTE (Assembling) (1)-3 (1)-1 BATTERY LOCKER (1)-2 BATTERY LOCK PLATE XA4-9170-407 4.0mm METAL M1.7 (SELF TAP) Fig. 3-19 BATTERY LOCK PLATE, BATTERY LOCKER 2.17 BATTERY LOCK PLATE, BATTERY LOCKER (1) BATTERY LOCK PLATE, BATTERY LOCKER 1.

  • Page 70: Lithium (+) Contact, Lithium (-) Contact

    CHAPTER 3. REPAIR INSTRUCTION MAIN FRAME (1)-2 (1)-1 (2)-2 (1)-2 (2)-1 LITHIUM (+) CONTACT (2)-2 LITHIUM (-) CONTACT XA4-9170-407 4.0mm METAL M1.7 (SELF TAP) Fig. 3-20 LITHIUM (+) CONTACT, LITHIUM (-) CONTACT 2.18 LITHIUM (+) CONTACT, LITHIUM (-) CONTACT (1) LITHIUM (+) CONTACT 1.

  • Page 71: Screw List

    CHAPTER 3. REPAIR INSTRUCTION 2.19 Screw List CD3-0443-000 XA4-9170-607 XA4-9170-407 4.0mm 4.0mm 6.0mm SILVER METAL METAL M1.7 M1.7 M1.7 (SELF TAP) (SELF TAP) (SELF TAP) XA4-9140-257 XA4-9140-307 3.0mm 2.5mm METAL METAL M1.4 M1.4 (SELF TAP) (SELF TAP) 3-21...

  • Page 72: Adjustments

    3. Adjustments 3.1 Replacement Parts and Adjustment Items PowerShot A300 requires electrical adjustments when certain parts are replaced. The table below indicates the adjustments required for the respective part replacements. For all other parts not listed below, no electrical adjustments are necessary after replacement.

  • Page 73: Adjustment Tools

    CHAPTER 3. REPAIR INSTRUCTION 3.2 Adjustment Tools The following tools are required for electrical adjustment. DESCRIPTION PARTS NO. REMARKS PC/AT-Compatible Machine — Local purchase (Windows2000 or 98 pre-installed Model, USB port) SERVICE MANUAL (CD-ROM) CY8-4385-031 ADJUSTMENT SOFTWARE — Download Enclosed in Compact Power Adapter CA-PS800 —...

  • Page 74: Before Starting Electrical Adjustments

    CHAPTER 3. REPAIR INSTRUCTION 3.3 Before Starting Electrical Adjustments 3.3.1 TWAIN Driver Installation Install the USB Driver for Adjustment in the CD-ROM to PC. (“This Adjustment Software” is impossible when the RS-232C TWAIN driver is used.) 3.3.2 Factory Mode Driver Installation After downloading and extracting Factory Mode Driver, double-click Setup.exe (\Factory Mode Driver\Win 2000_98\Setup.exe) to install it.
  • Page 75 CHAPTER 3. REPAIR INSTRUCTION Choose Destination Location Select folder where Setup will install files. Click the “??[N]>” button. InstallShield Wizard Complete Click the “??” button. Click the “OK” button. Installing TWAIN (Factory Mode) Driver is completed. NOTE : If you cannot install Factory Mode Driver in above procedure, install it in the following procedure. 1.

  • Page 76: Adjustment Software Installation

    CHAPTER 3. REPAIR INSTRUCTION 3.3.3 Adjustment Software Installation 1. After downloading and extracting Adjustment Software, double-click Setup.exe to install it. (Adjustment Softwares are different according to the model of camera that you are going to adjust.) 2. When the dialog box below appears, click the “OK” button. 3.

  • Page 77: Preparation

    CHAPTER 3. REPAIR INSTRUCTION 3.3.4 Preparation Before starting up the Adjustment Software, follow the preparatory steps below: 1. Obtain all the tools necessary for the adjustment. 2. Connect the Camera to the Power Source with the Compact Power Adapter CA-PS800 and AC Cable. 3.

  • Page 78: Starting Up The Adjustment Software

    CHAPTER 3. REPAIR INSTRUCTION 3.3.5 Starting up the Adjustment Software After completing the preparatory steps, click Start and move the cursor to Program; then select Canon Digital Camera and click PowerShot A300 Adjustment. 3.3.6 Menu Window When the Adjustment Software starts up, the Menu Window below will appear.

  • Page 79: Calibration

    CHAPTER 3. REPAIR INSTRUCTION 3.4 Calibration 3.4.1 Calibration I Tools Used • Personal Computer • Brightness Box (light source A) • FL-W Filter • ADJUSTMENT SOFTWARE • Color Viewer (5600° K) • ND-2 Filter • Compact Power Adapter CA-PS800 • Color Bar Chart •...
  • Page 80 CHAPTER 3. REPAIR INSTRUCTION 1. Place the camera so that lens is set against the Brightness C-12 Filter light source surface of the Brightness Box via the C-12 Filter. 2. Set the Brightness Box to EV12. CAMERA 3. Click the “Check” button. BODY 4.
  • Page 81 CHAPTER 3. REPAIR INSTRUCTION When the message on the right appears go to 9. W-10 1. Remove the ND-2 Filter. Filter 2. Attach the two W-10 Filters between the Lens Color Viewer and the Color Viewer. CAMERA BODY Place the camera so that the lens is set against the center part of the Color Viewer.
  • Page 82 CHAPTER 3. REPAIR INSTRUCTION When the message on the right appears go to 13. 1. Attach the Color Bar Chart to the Color Viewer. Color Bar Chart Color Viewer 2. Place the camera so that the Viewing image of the color bar chart is the full of LCD with the ND-4 Filter attached.
  • Page 83 CHAPTER 3. REPAIR INSTRUCTION When the message on the right appears, click the “FINISH” button. (This ends the “Calibration”.) 3-33...

  • Page 84: Adjustment Procedure

    CHAPTER 3. REPAIR INSTRUCTION 3.5 Adjustment Procedure 3.5.1 CCD Adjustment I Tools Used • Personal Computer • INTERFACE CABLE IFC-300PCU • ADJUSTMENT SOFTWARE • Brightness Box (light source A) • Compact Power Adapter CA-PS800 • C-12 Filter • AC Cable Click the “CCD”...
  • Page 85 CHAPTER 3. REPAIR INSTRUCTION When the message on the right appears, Set the Brightness Box to EV15 while setting the C-12 Filter between the lens. Click the “ADJUST” button. When the message on the right appears, click the “FINISH” button. (This ends the “CCD”...

  • Page 86: Optical Unit Adjustment

    CHAPTER 3. REPAIR INSTRUCTION 3.5.2 Optical Unit Adjustment I Tools Used • Personal Computer • INTERFACE CABLE IFC-300PCU • ADJUSTMENT SOFTWARE • AutoFocus Chart • Compact Power Adapter CA-PS800 • Zoom Chart • AC Cable • Tripod Click the “Optical Unit” button. When the message on the right appears, go to 3.
  • Page 87 CHAPTER 3. REPAIR INSTRUCTION When the message on the right appears, click the “FINISH” button. (This ends the “Optical Unit” Adjustment.) 3-37...

  • Page 88: Imaging Process Adjustment

    CHAPTER 3. REPAIR INSTRUCTION 3.5.3 Imaging Process Adjustment I Tools Used • Personal Computer • W-10 Filter (2 pcs.) • ADJUSTMENT SOFTWARE • C-12 Filter • Compact Power Adapter CA-PS800 • FL-W Filter • AC Cable • ND-2 Filter • INTERFACE CABLE IFC-300PCU •...
  • Page 89 CHAPTER 3. REPAIR INSTRUCTION When the message on the right appears, go to 5. W-10 1. Remove the ND-2 Filter. Filter 2. Attach the two W-10 Filters between the Lens Color Viewer and the Color Viewer. CAMERA BODY Place the camera so that the lens is set against the center part of the Color Viewer.
  • Page 90 CHAPTER 3. REPAIR INSTRUCTION When the message on the right appears, click the “FINISH” button. (This ends the “Imaging Process” Adjustment.) 3-40...

  • Page 91: Color Adjustment

    CHAPTER 3. REPAIR INSTRUCTION 3.5.4 Color Adjustment I Tools Used • Personal Computer • INTERFACE CABLE IFC-300PCU • ADJUSTMENT SOFTWARE • Color Viewer (5600° K) • Compact Power Adapter CA-PS800 • Color Bar Chart • AC Cable • ND-4 Filter Click the “Color”...
  • Page 92 CHAPTER 3. REPAIR INSTRUCTION 1. Shift a frame on the displayed screen with a mouse to choose a color of color bar. 2. Click the “Sampling” button. Check “Yellow and Red”, and click the “OK” button. If these data are within specifications, go to 7. * Specification Ave_Cr = Reference Camera ±...

  • Page 93: Pixel Dot Adjustment

    CHAPTER 3. REPAIR INSTRUCTION 3.5.5 Pixel Dot Adjustment I Tools Used • Personal Computer • INTERFACE CABLE IFC-300PCU • ADJUSTMENT SOFTWARE • Brightness Box (Light source A) • Compact Power Adapter CA-PS800 • C-12 Filter • Light-Shielding Cloth (500 × 500 or larger) •...
  • Page 94 CHAPTER 3. REPAIR INSTRUCTION 1. When the message on the right appears, cover the camera with the Light-Shielding Cloth so that the no light reasons the CCD. 2. Click the “ADJUST” button. When the message on the right appears, click the “FINISH”...

  • Page 95: Flash Adjustment

    CHAPTER 3. REPAIR INSTRUCTION 3.5.6 Flash Adjustment I Tools Used • Personal Computer • INTERFACE CABLE IFC-300PCU • ADJUSTMENT SOFTWARE • 18% Gray Chart • Compact Power Adapter CA-PS800 • Tripod • AC Cable Click the “Flash” button. When the message on the right appears, go to 3. 1.
  • Page 96 CHAPTER 3. REPAIR INSTRUCTION When the message on the right appears, click the “FINISH” button. (This ends the “Flash” Adjustment.) 3-46...

  • Page 97: Checking Of Sound Recording/Output

    CHAPTER 3. REPAIR INSTRUCTION 3.5.7 Checking of sound recording/output It is not required to adjust the recording/output (volume, etc.) of sound. Check the camera if the sound is recorded/play-backed properly. 3-47...
  • Page 98 CHAPTER 4. PARTS CATALOG CONTENTS PowerShot A300 Casing Parts ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Pg1 Internal Parts-1 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Pg2 Internal Parts-2 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Pg3 Accessories-1 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Pg4 Accessories-2 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Pg5 Service Tools-1 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Pg6 Service Tools-2 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Pg7 Category of CLASS A: Frequency of use: High...
  • Page 99 PowerShot A300 Casing Parts...
  • Page 100 PowerShot A300 P A R T S L I S T SYMBOL PARTS NO. CLASS QTY D E S C R I P T I O N R E M A R K S CY1-6281-000 FRONT COVER UNIT CD3-0406-000 COVER, CONNECTOR...

  • Page 101: Internal Parts

    PowerShot A300 Internal Parts-1 BLACK BLACK...
  • Page 102 PowerShot A300 P A R T S L I S T SYMBOL PARTS NO. CLASS QTY D E S C R I P T I O N R E M A R K S CD3-0449-000 PLATE, GND CK2-2002-000 FPC, M-S...
  • Page 103 PowerShot A300 Internal Parts-2 ORANGE GRAY...
  • Page 104 PowerShot A300 P A R T S L I S T SYMBOL PARTS NO. CLASS QTY D E S C R I P T I O N R E M A R K S CY1-6284-000 CCD UNIT CD1-4906-000 RUBBER, CCD...
  • Page 105 PowerShot A300 A c c e s s o r i e s -1 Wrist Strap WS-200 USB Interface Cable CF Card FC-16M IFC-300PCU Alkaline Batteries (X2) Canon Digital Camera AC Cable Solution Disk CF CASE N.Sl : N.S Stand for No Stock (Product available)
  • Page 106 PowerShot A300 P A R T S L I S T SYMBOL PARTS NO. CLASS QTY D E S C R I P T I O N R E M A R K S C84-1060-000 WRIST STRAP WS-200 C84-1174-000 CD-ROM, SOLUTION DISK VER.12.0 (J/E)
  • Page 107 PowerShot A300 A c c e s s o r i e s -2 Camera User Guide Software Starter Guide System Map Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 108 PowerShot A300 P A R T S L I S T SYMBOL PARTS NO. CLASS QTY D E S C R I P T I O N R E M A R K S CDI-E078-000 I.BOOK (ENGLISH) FOR USA, CANADA,...
  • Page 109 PowerShot A300 S e r v i c e T o o l s -1 C-12 Filter ND-2 Filter SERVICE MANUAL CD-ROM Color Viewer (5600° K) ND-4 Filter W-10 Filter Standard Color Bar Chart FL-W Filter ND-8 Filter 18% Gray Chart...
  • Page 110 PowerShot A300 P A R T S L I S T SYMBOL PARTS NO. CLASS QTY D E S C R I P T I O N R E M A R K S CY8-4385-031 CD-ROM, SERVICE MANUAL (J/E) DY9-2039-100...
  • Page 111 PowerShot A300 S e r v i c e T o o l s -2 DIA BOND NO.1663G BLACK Adhesive Tape SONY T4000 Adhesive Tape 3M NO.56 Copper Foil Tape (3M 1181)
  • Page 112 PowerShot A300 P A R T S L I S T SYMBOL PARTS NO. CLASS QTY D E S C R I P T I O N R E M A R K S CY9-8129-000 BOND, DIA BOND NO.1663G BLACK 6mm ×...
  • Page 113 CHAPTER 5. DIAGRAMS CONTENTS 1. INTERCONNECTION DIAGRAM 3. P.C.B. DIAGRAMS 2. BLOCK DIAGRAMS 3-1. MAIN PCB ASS’Y 2-1. OVERALL 3-2. FLASH UNIT 2-2. MAIN PCB ASS’Y (1/4) 3-3. OPR PCB ASS’Y 2-3. MAIN PCB ASS’Y (2/4) 3-4. RLS PCB ASS’Y 2-4.

  • Page 114: Interconnection Diagram

    CN1501 FU101 REAR COVER UNIT FLASH UNIT OPR PCB ASS'Y BL FPC ASS'Y BATTERY BARRIER CLOSE SW M-S FPC LCD PANEL BARRIER OPEN SW DETECT SWITCH SPEAKER BACK LIGHT UNIT CN201 01 April, 2003 C CANON INC., 2003 (Direct solder)
  • Page 115 VBATT EFCHG STSP /CE2 VCHGLVL Not Connected LED_SELF /IORD VDC(VDD3) /IOWR VDD(VCCIA-3) IREQ Not Connected Not Connected RESET /WAIT /INPACK Not Connected /REG POCB Not Connected Not Connected Not Connected DSAVE PSAVE C_GND 01 April, 2003 C CANON INC., 2003...

  • Page 116: Block Diagrams

    UNIT (2/3) AUDIO/SP CN1502 Control SPEAKER for System for Motor for CCD for LCD Control FLASH UNIT FLASH HV/OSC/XE_Drive AF Support DC/DC CONVERTER SELF SW REG CONTROL Red Eye BATTERY BOX UNIT DC_IN 01 April, 2003 C CANON INC., 2003...
  • Page 117 TGCS P2 5 MIC PWRS AOUT PBAMPI UV_GND P2 2 SP PWRS BUZZERC BEEP IN VAUDIOEVR EVR CTL VCC1A 3 VCC1 VCC SP MIC IN DATA COMMUNICATION ANALOG IMAGE SIGNAL ANALOG AUDIO SIGNAL 01 April, 2003 C CANON INC., 2003...
  • Page 118 CN1902 EX63 STSPC STSP IC1905 AND GATE VCC1A 3 EFCHG ST PCB UNIT BUZZERC IC1901(1/2) VCC1 VCHGLVL COMPARATOR LED SELF NJM12903R AIN1 EX60 IC1003 BH2220FVM VCC1 Q1902 DATA COMMUNICATION LED DRIVE XP03311 VAUDIOEVR 01 April, 2003 C CANON INC., 2003...
  • Page 119 P0 1 VBATT_R BARRIER OPEN XP03312 /REG P0 0 BROP EX49 P0 4 BR_CLS BARRIER CLOSE EX48 BR OPEN BARRIER OPEN SCAN INTP2 BR FPC EX30 /CD1 EX31 FRONT COVER UNIT /CD2 DATA COMMUNICATION 01 April, 2003 C CANON INC., 2003...
  • Page 120 6 5 8 -INE3 Q2008 Q2006 D2002 SWITCH SWITH UMF5N MCH3406 OUT2 Q2001 SWITCH L2012 SSM6N16FE -INE2 VDD3 Q2002 E21LAT EX37 SWITCH XP6213 DTC1 E2LAT DTC2 EX36 DTC3 DTC4 E3LAT EX38 VREF E1PLAT EX35 01 April, 2003 C CANON INC., 2003...

  • Page 121: Abbreviation In Block Diagrams

    2.6 Abbreviation in Block Diagrams Abbreviation Nominal name Description Analog-to-Digital (A/D) Converter Automatic Exposure control Automatic Focussing control Logic AND circuit R-Y/B-Y Color difference signals of TV system Band-Pass Filter BUFFER Buffer circuit Chrominance signal Color component signal of TV system Charge-Coupled Device CCD imager Correlated Double Sampling system...

  • Page 122: Diagrams

    3. P.C.B. DIAGRAMS 3.1 MAIN PCB ASS’Y MAIN PCB ASS’Y (SOLDERING SIDE) MAIN PCB ASS’Y (COMPONENT SIDE) 01 April, 2003 C CANON INC., 2003...

  • Page 123: Flash Unit

    3.2 FLASH UNIT FLASH PCB ASS’Y (SOLDERING SIDE) FLASH PCB ASS’Y (COMPONENT SIDE) 01 April, 2003 C CANON INC., 2003...

  • Page 124: Opr Pcb Ass'y

    3.3 OPR PCB ASS’Y 01 April, 2003 C CANON INC., 2003...

  • Page 125: Rls Pcb Ass'y

    3.4 RLS PCB ASS’Y 01 April, 2003 C CANON INC., 2003...

  • Page 126: Bl Fpc Ass'y

    3.5 BL FPC ASS’Y 01 April, 2003 C CANON INC., 2003...
  • Page 127 How to print out the Auto Focus Chart < Procedures > 1. Click “ Print” of the Menu Bar. 2. Remove clicking from “Shrink oversized pages to paper size” and “Expand small pages to paper size”, and then print on A4 or legal. (A3 can be used.)
  • Page 128 PowerShot A300 Auto Focus Chart...
  • Page 129 PowerShot A300 Auto Focus Chart...
  • Page 130 AF Chart Dimensions Dimensions 83mm...

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