Canon PowerShot A410 User Guide Basic Guide de l'utilisateur

Camera User GuideAdvanced DIGITAL CAMERA Advanced Camera User GuideBefore Using the CameraShootingPlayback/ErasingPrint/Transfer SettingsTroubleshooti

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

98Battery CapacityzThe actual figures will vary according to the shooting conditions and settings.zMovie data is excluded.Test ConditionsShooting: Nor

99 AppendixMemory Cards and Estimated Capacities* : Card included with the cameraCapable of smooth continuous shooting (p. 33). This reflects standar

100Image Data Sizes (Estimated)ResolutionCompression (2048 x 1536 pixels)1602 KB 893 KB 455 KB (1600 x 1200 pixels) 1002 KB 558 KB 278 KB (1024 x 768

101 AppendixMultiMediaCard SD Memory Card (Sold Separately)NiMH Battery NB-2AH (Sold Separately)(Included with the separately sold NiMH NB4-200 or th

102Battery Charger CB-4AH (Sold Separately)(Included with the separately sold or the Battery/Charger Kit CBK4-200)*1 To charge four NB-2AH NiMH Batter

103INDEXAAC Adapter Kit ACK800 ...88AF Frame ...41, 42AF Lock ...42AF-assist Beam ...

104MenuFUNC. Menu ... 22, 24Menu List ... 24Menus and Settings ... 22Play Menu ...

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9Othersz Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to human or animal eyes. Exposure to the intense light produced by the flash may damage eyesight.

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110Trademark Acknowledgments • Canon, PowerShot, PIXMA and SELPHY are trademarks of Canon Inc.• Macintosh, Mac OS and QuickTime are trademarks of Appl

111Canadian Radio Interference RegulationsThis Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.Réglementation canadienne sur les interférenc

112Functions Available in Each Shooting ModeThe chart below is a reference for the settings available for various shooting conditions. The settings se

113*Default setting o Setting available U Setting can only be selected for the first image. (Shaded Area): Setting is remembered even when the camera

10Flashz Do not operate the flash with dirt, dust or other items stuck to the surface of the flash.z Be careful not to cover the flash with your finge

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

12Before Using the Camera—The Components GuideFront ViewPower Button (Basic Guide p. 2)Shutter Button (Basic Guide p. 4)Flash (Basic Guide p. 8)Viewfi

13Before Using the Camera—The Components GuideBack ViewLCD Monitor (p. 15)Viewfinder (p. 19)DIGITAL Terminal (Basic Guide p. 17)DC Coupler Terminal Co

14Operation PanelIndicator (p. 19)DISP. (Display) Button (p. 15)Mode Dial (Basic Guide p. 5)MENU Button (p. 23)FUNC./SET (Function/Set) Button (p. 22)

15Before Using the Camera—Basic OperationsBefore Using the Camera—Basic Operationsz The LCD monitor on or off setting is remembered even after the cam

16Shooting mode* Appears even if the LCD monitor is set to Standard (No Information)Information Displayed on the LCD MonitorExposure Compensation (p.

17Before Using the Camera—Basic Operationsz If the indicator blinks orange and the camera shake icon displays, it indicates there is insufficient il

Main FeaturesShootingzAutomatically adjusts shooting settings to match particular conditions (Special Scene mode)zChanges image colors to create speci

18DetailedThe following information may also be displayed with some images.Information for images shot on other cameras may not display correctly. The

19Before Using the Camera—Basic OperationsThe viewfinder can be used to conserve power by turning the LCD monitor off (p. 15) while shooting.The indic

20This camera is equipped with a power saving function. The power will shut off in the following circumstances. Press the power button again to restor

21Before Using the Camera—Basic OperationsYou should always format a new memory card or one from which you wish to erase all images and other data. Lo

22Menus are used to set the shooting and playback settings as well as such camera settings as the date/time and electronic beep. The following menus a

23Before Using the Camera—Basic OperationsRec., Play and Set up MenusConvenient settings for shooting or playback can be set with these menus.Press th

24FUNC. MenuThe icons for the default settings are shown here.Rec. Menu*Default settingMenu ListManual Mode Shooting MethodManual p. 31 Singlep. 33Sup

25Before Using the Camera—Basic OperationsPlay MenuSet up MenuMenu Item Reference Page Protect p. 63 Rotate p. 61 Erase All p. 64 Auto Play p. 62 Pri

26zSettings cannot be reset when the camera is connected to a computer or to a printer.z The following cannot be reset.- Shooting mode- The (Date/Tim

27ShootingShootingIn Postcard Print mode, you cannot modify the compression rate.Changing the Resolution and Compression (Still Images)Shooting Mode 1

1Conventions Used in this GuideIcons appearing below titles indicate the modes in which the procedure can be used. In the example below, the mode dial

28Approximate Values for Resolutions* Paper sizes vary according to region.Approximate Values for Compression Settingsz See Image Data Sizes (Estimate

29ShootingYou can change the resolution/frame rate when the movie shooting mode is set to (Standard) or (My Colors).Resolutions and Frame Rates* F

30You can take an optimal picture simply by selecting the appropriate shooting mode. Shooting in a Special Scene ModeShooting Mode 1FUNC. Menu * (Spec

31ShootingYou can adjust settings yourself, such as the exposure, white balance and photo effect, when shooting in this mode. You can shoot a subject

32By combining the digital and optical zooms, you can shoot with images zoomed.Still images: approximately 10x max. (Super macro: approximately 3.2x m

33ShootingIn this mode, the camera shoots continuously while the shutter button is held down. In addition, continuous shooting is possible (p. 99) at

34You can shoot images with the optimal settings for postcards by composing them inside the print area (width-to-height ratio of approximately 3:2) sh

35ShootingYou can set the shutter to a 10 sec. ( ) or 2 sec. delay ( ), or to a custom delay time and number of shots ( Custom Timer), for shooting a

36Changing the Delay Time and Number of Shots ().You can change the delay time (0–10, 15, 20, 30 sec.) and number of shots (1–10). These settings, how

37Shooting The following three movie modes are available.* The recording time will vary according to the capacity of the memory card you use (p. 99).

2Table of ContentsItems marked with a are lists or charts that summarize camera functions or procedures.Please Read . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

38z Before recording, you can set the white balance (p. 45).z QuickTime 3.0 or later is required to play back movies (Data type: AVI/Compression metho

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

40Use PhotoStitch, a supplied program, to merge the images on a computer.You can display a four-line (two vertical, two horizontal) grid on the LCD mo

41ShootingYou can select between the following two focusing modes according to the AiAF setting.z The focus is locked to the center AF frame when the

42It may be difficult to focus on the following types of subjects.zSubjects with extremely low contrast to the surroundingszScenes with a mixture of n

43ShootingMetering MethodsSwitching between Metering ModesShooting Mode 1 (Rec.) Menu (Light Metering) / / .See Menus and Settings (p. 22).Evaluative

44Adjust the exposure compensation setting to avoid making the subject too dark when it is backlit or shot against a bright background or to avoid mak

45ShootingNormally, the (Auto) white balance setting selects an optimal white balance. When the (Auto) setting cannot produce natural looking colo

46Using the Custom White Balance You can set a custom white balance to obtain the optimal setting for the shooting conditions by having the camera eva

47Shootingz You are recommended to set the shooting mode to and the exposure compensation setting to zero (±0) before setting a custom white balance.

3Switching between Metering Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43Adjusting the Exposure Compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44Ad

48By setting a photo effect before you shoot, you can change the look and feel of the pictures you take.Photo Effect SettingsChanging the Photo Effect

49ShootingA My Colors mode easily changes the colors in an image when it is shot, allowing you to alter the balance between red, green and blue, trans

50* The skin colors of non-human subjects may also be altered.* You may not obtain the expected results depending on the skin color.The ISO speed will

51Shooting Changing the Save Method for the Original ImageWhen you are shooting still images in a My Colors mode, you can specify whether or not

52Setting the Camera to the Color Accent ModeColors other than the color specified in the LCD monitor are shot in black and white.1 (Color Accent) ME

53ShootingSetting the Camera to the Color Swap ModeThis mode allows you to transform a color specified in the LCD monitor into another.1 (Color Swap)

54Raise the ISO speed when you wish to reduce the effects of camera shake, turn the flash off when shooting in a dark area, or use a fast shutter spee

55ShootingThe images you shoot are automatically assigned file numbers. You can select how the file number is assigned.File No. Reset FunctionSee the

56Playback/Erasing→ See the Basic Guide (p. 10)To Cancel the Magnified DisplayPress the zoom lever toward T. (You can also cancel it immediately by pr

57 Playback/ErasingTo Return to Single Image PlaybackPress the FUNC./SET button at least 1 second.Viewing Images in Sets of Nine(Index Playback)1Disp

4Battery Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83Handling the Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

58Operating the Movie Control PanelViewing MoviesMovies cannot be played in the index playback mode.1Display a movie and press the FUNC./SET button.zI

59 Playback/ErasingYou can delete portions of recorded movies.Editing MoviesMovies that are 1 sec. or longer before editing can be edited in 1-second

60It may take approximately 3 minutes to save an edited movie. If the battery runs out of charge partway through, edited movie clips cannot be saved.

61 Playback/ErasingImages can be rotated clockwise 90° or 270° in the display. Rotating Images in the Display1 (Play) Menu (Rotate).See Menus and Set

62All the images on a memory card can be displayed automatically.The displaying time is 3 seconds. z Depending on the images, the display interval may

63 Playback/ErasingYou can protect important images and movies from accidental erasure.Protecting Images1 (Play) Menu (Protect).See Menus and Settin

64Please format the memory card when you want to erase not only image data but also all the data contained on the card (p. 21).Erasing All Imagesz Ple

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

66All the Images on a Memory Card 3Select images for printing.zAs shown below, selection meth-ods differ for the Print Type set-tings (p. 67).- (Stand

67 Print Settings/Transfer Settingsz Images are printed in order from oldest to newest by the shooting date.z A maximum of 998 images can be selected

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

68z The Date and File No. settings will change according to the Print Type as follows.- Index[Date] and [File No.] cannot be set at the same time.- St

69 Print Settings/Transfer SettingsYou can use the camera to specify settings for images before downloading to a computer. Refer to the Software Star

70All the Images on a Memory Cardz Images are transferred in order from oldest to newest by the shooting date.z A maximum of 998 images can be selecte

71 TroubleshootingTroubleshootingCameraCamera will not operate.Power is not turned on. zPress the power button for a moment (Basic Guide p. 2).Memor

72The Date/Time menu appears.The lithium coin battery charge is low.zReplace it (p. 87).LCD monitorThe display darkens.The image in the LCD monitor wi

73 TroubleshootingShootingCamera will not record.Mode switch is set to (playback). zSet the mode switch to , , or (Basic Guide p. 6).Flash is

74The camera moves when the shutter button is pressed.zSetting the self-timer to (2 seconds) delays the shutter release for 2 seconds and allows the

75 TroubleshootingSubject in recorded image is too bright.Subject is too close, making the flash too strong. zShoot within correct shooting distance

76Eyes appear red.Light reflecting back from eyes can make them appear red when the flash is used in dark areas.zUnder these conditions, use the red

77 TroubleshootingShooting MoviesThe recording time may not display properly or filming may stop unexpectedly.The following types of memory cards are

6Language SettingPlease see the Basic Guide (p. 3) to change the language setting.zBefore using the camera, please ensure that you read and understand

78PlaybackCannot play back.You attempted to play back images shot with another camera or images edited with a computer.zComputer images that cannot be

79 TroubleshootingBattery/Battery ChargerBattery consumed quickly.Batteries are not the right type.zUse only unused AA-size alkaline batteries or ful

80List of MessagesThe following messages may appear on the LCD monitor during shooting or playback. Please refer to the Direct Print User Guide for th

81 List of MessagesNo image. zNo images recorded on memory card.Image too large. zYou attempted to play back an image larger than 4992 x 3328 pixels

82Unselectable image. zYou attempted to set the print settings for a non-JPEG image.Exxz(xx: number) Camera malfunction. Turn the power off and then b

83 AppendixAppendixBattery HandlingBattery ChargeThe following icon and message will display.Battery Handling Precautionsz Use AA-size alkaline or Ca

84z Before inserting the batteries, wipe the battery terminals well with a dry cloth.Oil from one's skin or other dirt may cause a considerable r

85 AppendixHandling the Memory CardSD Memory Card (Sold Separately) Write Protect TabCautions When Handlingz Memory cards are high-precision electron

86Formattingz Please note that formatting (initializing) an memory card erases all data, including protected images and other file types.z You are rec

87 AppendixIf the LCD monitor displays the Date/Time menu when you turn on the camera, this means that the date battery has run down and the clock ha

7 WarningsEquipmentz Do not aim the camera directly into the sun or at other intense light sources that could damage your eyesight.zStore this equipme

88The LCD monitor also displays the Date/Time menu the very first time you turn on the camera. This is normal, and you don't need to replace the

89 AppendixUsing Rechargeable Batteries (Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-200)Included are the battery charger and four rechargeable AA-size NiMH (nickel

90z Repeatedly recharging batteries before they become fully depleted may cause batteries to lose capacity. Do not recharge the batteries until the LC

91 AppendixzIt takes approximately 1 hour 50 minutes when two batteries are loaded one at each end of the charger and approximately 4 hours 10 minute

92High-Power Flash HF-DC1This flash is used to supplement the camera's built-in flash when the subject is too far away for proper illumination. U

93 Appendixz Before attaching the bracket to the flash, check that the lithium battery (CR123A or DL123) is installed.z To illuminate the subjects pr

94Camera BodyGently wipe dirt off the camera body with a soft cloth or eyeglass lens wiper.LensFirst use a lens blower brush to remove dust and dirt,

95 AppendixAll data is based on Canon’s standard testing methods. Subject to change without notice.PowerShot A410Specifications(W): wide angle (T):

96ISO Speed Auto*, ISO 50/100/200 equivalent* Camera automatically sets the optimal speed.White Balance Auto, pre-set (available settings: Day Light,

97 Appendix*1 This digital camera supports Exif 2.2 (also called "Exif Print"). Exif Print is a standard for enhancing the communication be