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Canon PowerShot A100 User Manual

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ENGLISH
Camera User Guide
This guide covers both the PowerShot A200 and PowerShot A100 digital cameras.
• Please read the "Read this First" section (p.11).
• Please refer to the "Software Starter Guide" for
information on installing the software and
downloading images.
• Please read the "Quick Start" section on the
following page for a simple explanation of
shooting, replaying and erasing.
• Please also read the "Printer User Guide"
included with your Canon printer.

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  • Page 1 ENGLISH Camera User Guide This guide covers both the PowerShot A200 and PowerShot A100 digital cameras. • Please read the "Read this First" section (p.11). • Please refer to the "Software Starter Guide" for information on installing the software and downloading images.

  • Page 2: Quick Start

    Quick Start Install the batteries and CF card (p. 19) Open the CF card slot / battery cover and insert a CF card and batteries. Open the lens cover to turn the power on (p. 27) The green indicator next to the optical viewfinder starts flashing green.
  • Page 3 Shoot the image (p. 34) Press the shutter button all the way down. The camera beeps once when the image is shot. View the image The recorded image will be displayed for approxi- mately 3 seconds (p. 35). Refer to [Replaying] sec- tion (p.

  • Page 4: Components Guide

    Components Guide Front View Shutter Button (p. 34) Optical Viewfinder Window (p. 33) AF-assist Beam (p. 34) Red-Eye Reduction Lamp (p. 43) Self-Timer Lamp (p. 46) Flash (p. 43) Date Battery Holder (p. 95) Terminal Cover (p. 85) DIGITAL Terminal* (p. 85) DC IN Terminal (p.

  • Page 5: Back View

    G Components Guide G Back View Viewfinder (p. 33) CF Card Slot / Battery Cover (p. 19) Strap Eyelet* Tripod Socket LCD Monitor (p. 29) * Be careful when carrying the camera by the strap. Don’t swing the camera on the strap, and keep the strap and camera body clear of obstacles.

  • Page 6: Operation Panel

    G Components Guide G Operation Panel MENU Button (p. 36) DISP (Display) Button (p. 29) Indicators (Single Image Erase) Button (p. 65) Zoom Button (p. 35) Power / Replay Button (p. 27) DISP (Exposure) / WB (White Balance) / MENU (Photo Effects) / (Up) Button (pp.

  • Page 7: About This Camera User Guide

    About this Camera User Guide Symbols Used This mark denotes issues that may affect Icons on the right end of title bars show the operations the camera’s operation. mode. As in the example below, the shooting mode should be set to This mark denotes additional topics that Shooting complement the basic operating proce-...

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents : Functions and operations tables. Quick Start Using the LCD Monitor ......29 Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor ..31 Components Guide Using the Viewfinder ......... 33 Front View ........... 4 Pressing the Shutter Button ...... 34 Back View ...........

  • Page 9: Erasing Images Individually 65

    G Table of Contents G Movie Mode ..........49 Erasing All Images ........65 Using the Focus Lock ....... 50 Formatting a CF Card ....... 66 Switching Between Autofocus Modes ..51 Printing Adjusting the Exposure ....... 52 About Printing ........... 67 Setting the White Balance ....
  • Page 10 G Table of Contents G List of Menu Options and Messages Rec. Menu ..........87 Play Menu ..........89 Set up Menu ..........90 Resetting the Settings to Default ....91 List of Messages ........92 Appendices Replacing the Date Battery ....... 95 Using the Optional Battery Kits ....

  • Page 11: Read This First

    Read this First Accessories This digital camera is designed to perform optimally when used with genuine Canon brand digital camera accessories (“Canon Brand Accessories”). You may use non Canon Brand Accessories with this Digital camera. However, Canon Makes no warranties concerning, and is not responsible for damages resulting from, use of non Canon Brand Accessories.

  • Page 12: Please Read

    Please note that Canon, its subsidiaries and affiliates, and distributors of its digital cameras are not liable for any consequential damages arising from any malfunction of the Canon digital camera or CompactFlash™ card (CF card) resulting in the failure of an image to be recorded or to be recorded in a format that is machine readable.

  • Page 13: Safety Precautions

    G Read this First G Safety Precautions Before using the camera, please ensure that you have read and understood the safety precautions described below. Always ensure that the camera is operated correctly. The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended to instruct you in the safe and correct operation of the camera and its accessories to prevent injuries or damage to yourself, other persons and equipment.
  • Page 14 • Do not attempt to disassemble or alter any part of the equipment that is not expressly described in this guide. Disassembly or alteration may result in high-voltage electrical shock. Internal inspections, alterations and repairs should be conducted by qualified service personnel authorized by your camera distributor or a Canon Customer Support Help Desk.
  • Page 15 • Stop operating the equipment if it is dropped or the casing is damaged. Failure to do so may result in fire or electrical shock. Immediately turn the camera’s power off, remove the camera batteries and unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet. Please consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk.
  • Page 16 Use only recommended batteries and accessories. • 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 17 G Read this First G CAUTIONS • Avoid using, placing or storing the equipment in places subject to strong sunlight or high temperatures, such as the dashboard or trunk (boot) of a car. Exposure to intense sunlight and heat may cause the batteries to leak, overheat or explode, resulting in fire, burns or other injuries.

  • Page 18: Preventing Malfunctions

    G Read this First G Preventing Malfunctions G 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. G 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 19: Preparing The Camera

    Preparing the Camera Installing the Battery and CF Card Insert two (2) AA-size alkaline batteries (included Insert the batteries as shown and with the camera) or two (2) NiMH batteries (sold close the battery cover. separately) and insert the CF card. (–) Negative end (+) Positive end Be sure that the camera power is off.
  • Page 20 G Preparing the Camera G Close the CF card slot / battery cover. We recommend that you use the optional AC Adapter Kit ACK800 to power the camera during long usage sessions (p. 99). The optional battery charger kit lets you use rechargeable NiMH batteries to power the camera (p.
  • Page 21 Never mix unused and partially used batter- Proper Battery Handling ies. Always load two fresh (or fully recharged) Use AA-size Alkaline or Canon AA-size NiMH batteries at the same time. Never mix batteries of different types or from batteries only. Refer to "Using Rechargeable different manufactures.
  • Page 22 G Preparing the Camera G If you do not plan to use the camera for a WARNING long time, remove the batteries from the Never use damaged batteries or batteries whose outer camera and store them in a safe place. seal is completely or partially missing or peeled off, as Batteries may leak and damage the camera there is risk that such batteries may leak, overheat, or...

  • Page 23: Battery Status Indications

    G Preparing the Camera G Battery Status Indications About CF Cards The LCD monitor displays an icon or message CF cards are high-precision electronic to let you know when batteries are low or devices. Do not bend them, apply force to depleted.

  • Page 24: Setting The Date / Time

    G Preparing the Camera G Setting the Date / Time Press button to select the (Set up)] menu. The Date / Time menu will be displayed when camera power is turned on for the first time or at low date battery power. Perform operations from Step 5.

  • Page 25: Setting The Language

    G Preparing the Camera G Setting the Language Set the date and time. Press button to select the item to be Sets the display language for LCD monitor set. menus and messages. Press button to set the date and time. Press the MENU button.
  • Page 26 G Preparing the Camera G Press button to select Hint for Easy Operation The Language menu can also be displayed (Language) and press the SET but- in replay mode by holding down the SET ton. button and pressing the MENU button. Using the Soft Case (Optional) Use the soft case for storing the camera, The Language menu may appear differently...

  • Page 27: Basic Functions

    Basic Functions Turning the Power ON / OFF Shooting Mode Replay Mode Open the lens cover. Press the button until the image is displayed on the LCD monitor. The camera powers up in Shooting mode (still). Close the lens cover. The camera powers up in Replay mode.
  • Page 28 G Basic Functions G Replay Mode / While Connecting to a Printer / Replay Mode Computer The power will automatically shut off approxi- Press the button. mately 5 minutes after the last function is accessed. While Connected to a Printer (optional) Switching between Shooting/Replay The power will automatically shut off approxi- mately 5 minutes after the last camera function...

  • Page 29: Using The Lcd Monitor

    G Basic Functions G Using the LCD Monitor • The On / Off setting of the LCD monitor dis- play mode is memorized when the camera is turned off. When the camera is turned on Use the LCD monitor for shooting images, whilst again it assumes the last mode.

  • Page 30: Replay Mode

    G Basic Functions G Replay Mode Set the flash to On or affix the camera to a tripod when the upper indicator flashes orange and the camera shake warning icon Press the button to turn the LCD monitor ) appears in the LCD monitor after the on.

  • Page 31: Information Displayed On The Lcd Monitor

    G Basic Functions G Information Displayed p. 46 Shooting Method p. 45 Macro / Infinity on the LCD Monitor p. 49 Movie Recording Mode (red) A200 x1.3 x1.6 x2.0 x2.5 x3.2 x4.0 Digital Zoom p. 35 Shooting Mode Setting* A100 x1.3 x1.6 x2.0 x2.5 x3.2 p.
  • Page 32 G Basic Functions G The recording time for movies is also displayed. Replay Mode (Simple Display) The following information may be displayed, The following information is displayed for the depending on the image. Simple Display. • File no. Sound wave file (WAVE file) is •...

  • Page 33: Using The Viewfinder

    G Basic Functions G Using the Viewfinder You can reduce power consumption by About the Autofocus Function shooting images with the viewfinder. This camera employs AiAF (artificial intelli- gence autofocus) technology which uses a Align the subject with the center of the broad metering field to calculate the focal optical viewfinder and shoot.

  • Page 34: Pressing The Shutter Button

    G Basic Functions G Pressing the Shutter Button You can press the shutter button all the way AF-assist Beam down or halfway. The AF-assist beam will sometimes emit Pressing Halfway when the shutter button is pressed halfway Automatically sets the to assist focusing in certain conditions, i.e.

  • Page 35: Using The Digital Zoom

    4 times (PowerShot A200), or 3.2 times the image has been taken. You can also check (PowerShot A100). the image with the following steps. *The display time can be changed (p. 88).

  • Page 36: Selecting Menus And Settings

    Play menu / Set up menu: Set the details after pressing the SET button. mode modes Press button to select Rec. / e.g. PowerShot A100 Play or the Set up menu. Press the MENU button.
  • Page 37 G Basic Functions G Set and Menu Display Change the Menu Confirm Open the lens cover. Rec. Menu Set up Menu Menu can be switched whenever the Press the button. button is pressed. Play Menu...

  • Page 38: Menu Settings And Default Settings

    1024 × 768 / 640 × 480 PowerShot A200 p. 41 1280 × 960* / 1024 × 768 / 640 × 480 PowerShot A100 320 × 240* / 160 × 120 Resolution (Movies) p. 41 Compression Superfine / Fine* / Normal p.
  • Page 39 G Basic Functions G Reference Menu Items Available Settings Pages Protect Turns image protection On and Off p. 64 Rotate Rotates the displayed image p. 62 Erase All Erases all images p. 65 Auto Play Automatically replays images p. 63 Print Order Sets the print order p.

  • Page 40: Shooting

    Shooting Selecting the Shooting Mode The following modes are available with this Press the SET button. camera. The camera automatically makes Auto most of the settings for you. Press button to select the You can manually adjust the shooting mode and press the SET Manual exposure, white balance, and button.

  • Page 41: Changing The Resolution / Compression

    Changing the Resolution / Compression You can change the resolution and compression Resolution (excluding movies) settings to suit your purpose. PowerShot A200 PowerShot A100 Resolution 1600 × 1200 pixels 1280 × 960 pixels The resolution gets higher in the order...
  • Page 42 Press the MENU button. Resolution See “Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode” (p. 57). For information on necessary space per im- age (approximate), types of CF cards and the number of images per card see, “Speci- fications” (p. 110). e.g. PowerShot A100 Compression...

  • Page 43: Using The Flash

    G Shooting G Using the Flash Press the button as necessary to The flash fires automatically as Auto required by the light level. select the desired flash mode. The flash may fire automatically Red-Eye as required by the light level. Reduction, The red-eye reduction lamp Auto...
  • Page 44 G Shooting G steady orange when recharging is completed. Recharging time may vary according to shooting conditions and battery charge lev- If the flash is used in macro mode, the light may els. not be controlled correctly. In this case, set a The flash fires twice.

  • Page 45: Macro / Infinity Modes

    The recordable area at the closest focal distance : Available PowerShot A200: approx. 46 x 34mm : Available only for the first image (1.81 x 1.34 in.) PowerShot A100: approx. 47 x 35mm (1.85 x 1.38 in.)

  • Page 46: Continuous Mode

    LCD monitor. PowerShot A200: approx. 2 images per second PowerShot A100: approx. 3 images per second Shoot the image. * Large / Fine, LCD monitor off mode. • The self-timer starts when the shutter (These figures reflect standard Canon testing button is pressed.

  • Page 47: Stitch Assist Mode

    G Shooting G Stitch Assist Mode Use this mode when taking shots that you want Framing a Subject to combine into a panorama. To create the pan- orama itself, you must stitch the images together The PhotoStitch program detects the overlap- on your computer.
  • Page 48 G Shooting G • Make the brightness in each image consis- Shoot the next images in the same tent. The final image will appear unnatural if way. the difference in brightness is too great. • Pan (swivel) the camera to take successive You can shoot up to 26 images.

  • Page 49: Movie Mode

    (AVI / Motion JPEG) on a PowerShot A200: approx. 9 seconds computer. Quick Time 5.0 is included on the PowerShot A100: approx. 14 seconds Canon Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM. PowerShot A200: approx. 26 seconds See “Functions Available in Each Shooting PowerShot A100: approx.

  • Page 50: Using The Focus Lock

    G Shooting G Using the Focus Lock The following types of subject may not be suited Aim the camera so that a subject at to autofocus photography. Use the focus lock in the same focal distance as the main these situations. subject is centered in the viewfinder •...

  • Page 51: Switching Between Autofocus Modes

    G Shooting G Switching Between Autofocus Modes While the auto focus function is set to AiAF, you In the [Rec.] menu, select (AiAF). can change to the auto focus center point. See “Selecting Menus and Settings” (p. 36). The camera automatically selects the AF frame to focus on according to the shooting conditions.

  • Page 52: Adjusting The Exposure

    G Shooting G Adjusting the Exposure If you are shooting against a bright background • You can check the results of the compen- or strong backlight, you may need to correct the sation by viewing the image on the LCD exposure so that the subject doesn’t come out monitor when it is on.

  • Page 53: Setting The White Balance

    G Shooting G Setting the White Balance When the white balance is set to match the light Press the button (several source, the camera can reproduce colors more times) until the white balance setting accurately. screen appears. The camera sets the white balance automatically according Auto to shooting conditions.

  • Page 54: Switching Between Photo Effect Modes

    G Shooting G Switching Between Photo Effect Modes An image can be recorded in a different Photo Effect Mode. Records normally with this setting. Emphasizes the contrast and color Vivid saturation to record in bold colors. Tones down the contrast and color Neutral saturation to record neutral hues.

  • Page 55: Changing The Iso Speed

    (ISO matically adjusts ISO as shown below. Speed). PowerShot A200: ISO 50 - 150 See “Selecting Menus and Settings” (p. 36). PowerShot A100: ISO 64 - 150 e.g. PowerShot A100 Press button to select the ISO speed. Press the MENU button.

  • Page 56: Resetting The File Number

    G Shooting G Resetting the File Number Select the set up method for the file number. Press button to select [On] or [Off] and press the MENU button. The camera resets the file number to 100- 0001 each time you insert a new (unused) CF card.

  • Page 57: Functions Available In Each Shooting Mode

    G Shooting G Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode The following chart shows the functions and settings available in each shooting mode. The camera stores settings separately for each mode, and retains these settings even if you switch to a different mode.

  • Page 58: White Balance

    : Default settings : Available : Available only for the first image : The ISO speed is automatically set between the equivalent of 50 and 150 (PowerShot A200) or 64 and 150 (PowerShot A100) : Setting is retained even after power off.

  • Page 59: Replaying

    Replaying Displaying Images Individually Use this feature to view recorded images one at a time on the LCD monitor (Single Image Replay). Press the button. The last image shot is displayed. Approximate Location of the Magnified Area Press button to switch the displayed image.

  • Page 60: Viewing Images In Sets Of 9

    G Replaying G Viewing Images in Sets of 9 View nine images at once on the LCD monitor Changing the Displayed Images (Index View) so that you can search the image quickly. Press the button while the index Press the button.

  • Page 61: Viewing Movies

    G Replaying G Viewing Movies Replay movies you shot. Pausing and Resuming Play • Press the SET button to pause the movie. Press button to select the Press it again to resume play. movie. A movie displays with the instructions Fast Forwarding / Rewinding on it.

  • Page 62: Rotating Images In The Display

    G Replaying G Rotating Images in the Display You can rotate an image by 90° or 270° In the [Play] Menu, select (Ro- clockwise in the LCD monitor. tate) and press the SET button. See “Selecting Menus and Settings” (p. 36). Press button to select the image to be rotated and press the...

  • Page 63: Auto Play

    G Replaying G Auto Play Use this feature to automatically replay all of Pausing and Resuming Auto Play the images in the CF card (Auto Play). The LCD You can pause Auto Play at any time by press- monitor displays each image for approximately ing the SET button.

  • Page 64: Protecting Images

    G Replaying G Protecting Images Use the protect feature to protect important im- • To release the protection, press the SET ages from accidental erasure. button again. • You can make the selection of images In the [Play] Menu, select (Pro- easier by toggling between single replay tect) and press the SET button.

  • Page 65: Erasing

    Erasing Remember that erased images cannot be recovered. Be careful to avoid accidental erasures. This function will not erase protected images (p. 64). Erasing Images Individually Erasing All Images Press the button to select In the [Play] Menu, select (Erase the image you want to erase and all) and press the SET button.

  • Page 66: Formatting A Cf Card

    G Erasing G Formatting a CF Card You should format new CF cards before using Select [Cancel] and press the SET button to them. cancel the formatting. If the camera is not operating correctly, the Formatting a CF card will permanently erase all CF card may be corrupted.

  • Page 67: Printing About Printing

    Printing About Printing After connecting the camera to an optional Canon direct print function compliant printer, you can easily print images just by using the controls on the camera. Or, you can specify the images on your CF card you want to print and how many copies you want (DPOF* Print Settings), and then take the CF card to a participating photo lab to have them printed out later.

  • Page 68: Selecting From The Print Order Menu

    G Printing G Selecting from the Print Order Menu Use the Print Order Menu as shown below to select all print settings. Direct Print Function - Replay Image (p. 72) Borders (p. 72) Style Date (p. 72) Number of copies (p.

  • Page 69: Connecting The Camera To A Printer

    G Printing G Connecting the Camera to a Printer Two direct interface cables are included with Turn off the Camera. Canon printers having the direct print function. Use the DIF-100 cable with the mark on the connector when connecting to this camera.
  • Page 70 G Printing G Connect the camera and printer Press the button to turn the using the direct interface cable. camera power on. • When you insert the cable, make sure the If the printer is correctly connected, the mark of the cable faces the front of the icon will appear on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 71: Printing

    G Printing G Printing An image can be printed when displayed in Movies cannot be printed. single replay or selected in index replay. Press button to select the Cancel Printing image you wish to print, and then Press the SET button while printing. press the SET button.

  • Page 72: Print Settings (Direct Print Function)

    G Printing G Print Settings (Direct Print Function) You can specify print settings while a printer is connected. Setting the Print Style Setting the Number of Copies You can set the following print styles. While displaying the image, press the SET button and press button Prints one image per page.
  • Page 73 G Printing G While displaying the image, press the Select with button. SET button. Press button to select [Style], then press the SET button. Image Select [Standard] or [Multiple]. Borders Select [Borderless] or [Bordered]. Press button to select [Image], [Borders], or [Date]. Date Select [On] or [Off].

  • Page 74: Specifying The Printing Area

    G Printing G Press the MENU button. Specifying the Printing Area • If [Borderless] or [Multiple] is selected as the print style, the center portion of the re- You can select from 3 types of printing areas. corded image is printed at an enlarged size. As a result, the top, bottom and sides may Before specifying the printing area be cropped slightly.
  • Page 75 G Printing G • The selectable print area may move left or Press button to select the right for L size paper or when the screen printing area from setting for the print style is [Multiple]. The printing area setting only applies to one image.

  • Page 76: Dpof Print Settings

    On your CF card, select which image or images you want to print and how many copies you want. This is convenient for printing images all at once, on optional Canon direct print function compliant printers or at participating photo labs.
  • Page 77 G Printing G You can set with the same method even if the • You can change the number of copies for button is pressed and changed to index each image when the print type is [Stan- replay (3-image index replay). dard] / [Both].
  • Page 78 G Printing G Display the [Print Order] menu. Images are printed in order from oldest to See “Selecting from the Print Order Menu” newest by the shooting date. (p. 68). A maximum of 998 images can be set per CF card. Press button to select The number of copies cannot be set when...
  • Page 79 G Printing G - If the print settings have been changed before restarting. - If the image for which the print settings To print the date, set the [Date] setting in the were set has been deleted before print order menu in Step 2 on the previous page restarting.

  • Page 80: Printing With Dpof Print Settings

    G Printing G Printing with DPOF Print Settings You can use the DPOF print settings to print Set the print style as required. with an optional direct print function compliant • See “Setting the print style” (p. 72) printer. • A print style cannot be set if the print type is set to [Index] in the DPOF print setting.
  • Page 81 G Printing G - If the print settings have been changed before restarting. - If the image for which the print settings To print the date, set the [Date] setting in the were set has been deleted before print order menu in Step 2 on the previous page restarting.

  • Page 82: Image Transfer Settings (Dpof Transfer Order) Setting The Image Transfer

    Image Transfer Settings (DPOF Transfer Order) Setting the Image Transfer Using the camera, you can specify images you Selecting Images for Transferring wish to transfer and attach to e-mails. (Please use the supplied software for actually transfer- In the [Play] menu, select (Trans- ring images.) These settings are compatible with fer Order) and press SET button.
  • Page 83 G Image Transfer Settings (DPOF Transfer Order) G • Select [Clear all] to remove all settings. Select images for transferring. For setting images one by one Press the MENU button. • Press button to select the image and mark or remove from images using button.

  • Page 84: Downloading Images To A Computer

    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).

  • Page 85: Connecting The Camera To A Computer Via The Usb Cable

    G Downloading Images to a Computer G Connecting the Camera to a Computer Via the USB Cable Installing the included software in advance allows you to download images automatically simply by connecting the camera to the computer with the included USB cable. USB port Connect the supplied USB interface cable to the computer’s USB port...
  • Page 86 G Downloading Images to a Computer G Press the button. It is recommended to power the camera from The LCD monitor displays in replay mode. a household power outlet with the optional When the connection to the computer is com- AC Adapter Kit ACK 800 when connected to plete, the LCD monitor turns off and the green a computer (p.

  • Page 87: List Of Menu Options And Messages

    (1280 × 960 pixels) • Normal • M Medium (1024 × 768 pixels) • S Small e.g. PowerShot A100 (640 × 480 pixels) Resolution (Movies) Set the resolution of the ISO Speed Sets the recording sensitivity frames as they are recorded (p.
  • Page 88 G List of Menu Options and Messages G Rec. Menu (2/2) Item / Menu Screen Setting Content Item / Menu Screen Setting Content AiAF AF-assist Beam Sets the AiAF to on (the Turns the AF-assist beam camera automatically on or off (p. 34). selects the AF frame •...

  • Page 89: Play Menu

    G List of Menu Options and Messages G Play Menu *Default settings Item / Menu Screen Setting Content Item / Menu Screen Setting Content Protect Auto Play Protects images from Plays images automatically accidental erasure (p. 64). one after the other (p. 63). Print Order Rotate Rotates images 90 or 270...

  • Page 90: Set Up Menu

    G List of Menu Options and Messages G Set up Menu *Default settings Item / Menu Screen Setting Content Item / Menu Screen Setting Content Beep Format Sets whether or not the Formats (initializes) a CF beep sounds when the card (p.

  • Page 91: Resetting The Settings To Default

    G List of Menu Options and Messages G Resetting the Settings to Default You can reset all of the menu and button opera- Press button to select [OK], tion settings to default except for [Date / Time] and press the SET button. and [Language].

  • Page 92: List Of Messages

    G List of Menu Options and Messages G List of Messages The following table explains each of the messages that may appear on the LCD monitor. Busy... : The camera is recording image data to the CF card. The Replay mode is running. No CF card : You attempted to shoot or replay with no CF card installed.
  • Page 93 G List of Menu Options and Messages G Image too large : You attempted to replay an image whose resolution exceeded 3200 x 2400 pixels or whose file size was too large. : You attempted to replay an incompatible JPEG file. Incompatible JPEG format : You attempted to replay an image with corrupted data.
  • Page 94 G List of Menu Options and Messages G The following table lists and explains the messages that may be on the LCD monitor when printing to an optional direct print function compliant printer. (Some of these messages may not appear depending on the printer.) : Paper cassette is empty or is not installed correctly.

  • Page 95: Appendices

    Appendices Replacing the Date Battery If the LCD monitor displays the Set Date / Time Pull out the date battery holder in the menu when you turn on the camera, this means direction of the arrow. that the Date battery has run down and the clock has stopped running.

  • Page 96: Using The Optional Battery Kits

    G Appendices G Using the Optional Battery Kits Insert the new date battery into the holder with the (+) side facing up. Replace the date battery holder back Using Rechargeable Batteries into its original position. (Battery and Charger Kit CBK100) Set the date and time when the Set Date / Time menu is displayed on the LCD monitor (p.
  • Page 97 G Appendices G - If the number of recordable images has consid- erably diminished This charger can be used only to charge Canon - When charging the batteries (insert and remove AA-size NiMH batteries. Please do not attempt the batteries two or three times before charg-...
  • Page 98 220 minutes (for four) for the charger to fully recharge the batteries (as determined by testing at Canon facilities). Please do not charge batteries in areas where the tem- perature is outside the range of 0 to 35 °C (32 to 104 °F).

  • Page 99: Dc In Terminal (P

    G Appendices G Using the Household Power Source Open the Terminal cover, and con- nect the adapter’s DC plug into the (AC Adapter Kit ACK800) camera’s DC IN terminal. Use of the ACK800 optional AC adapter kit is • Please unplug the adapter from the power recommended when using the camera outlet when you have finished using the continuously for prolonged periods of time and...

  • Page 100: Camera Care And Maintenance

    Lens: • Never wipe the camera or lens with cleaners that contain organic solvents. If you are unable to remove the dirt from the lens, contact the Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Viewfinder: Clean with a lens blower brush. If necessary, wipe lightly with a soft cloth or eyeglass lens wiper.

  • Page 101: Troubleshooting

    • Use only unused AA-size alkaline batteries or Batteries are not the right type. • Canon AA-size NiMH batteries. (For the information about alkaline batteries, see “Proper Battery Handling” (p. 21).) Batteries are not making good electrical Wipe the battery terminals with a clean dry •...
  • Page 102 Contact Canon Customer Help Desk. Use only unused AA-size alkaline batteries or The batteries are • Batteries are not the right type. Canon AA-size NiMH batteries. (For the infor- consumed quickly. mation about alkaline batteries, see “Proper Battery Handling” (p. 21).)
  • Page 103 G Appendices G Cause Solution Problem If shooting in a cold area, keep the batteries The batteries are Battery capacity drops due to low • warm (by placing them in an inner pocket, etc.) consumed quickly. ambient temperatures. until ready to use them. Battery terminals are dirty.
  • Page 104 G Appendices G Cause Solution Problem Shots are blurry or The camera was moving when you took Hold the camera steady when shooting. • unfocused. the shot. Autofocus function hampered by Be careful not to block the AF-assist beam • obstruction to AF-assist beam.
  • Page 105 G Appendices G Cause Solution Problem When flash is used, the distance between lens The subject comes The subject is beyond the range of the • and subject should not exceed 2 m (6.6 ft.). out underexposed flash. (too dark). The subject comes The subject is too close to the flash.

  • Page 106: Specifications

    All data is based on Canon’s standard testing methods. Specifications Subject to change without notice. PowerShot A200 PowerShot A100 Approx. 2 million Approx. 1.2 million Camera Effective Pixels 1 / 3.2 in. CCD 1 / 3.2 in. CCD Image Sensor (Total number of pixels: approx.
  • Page 107 G Specifications G PowerShot A200 PowerShot A100 ± 2 EV (in 1 / 3 - step increments) Exposure Compensation ISO 50 / 100 / 200 / 400 equivalent and Auto ISO 64 / 100 / 200 / 400 equivalent and Auto...
  • Page 108 G Specifications G PowerShot A200 PowerShot A100 : 1600 × 1200 pixels : 1280 × 960 pixels Large Large Medium : 1024 × Medium : 1024 × 768 pixels Still Images 768 pixels 640 × 640 × 480 pixels Small...

  • Page 109: Battery Performance

    G Specifications G Battery Performance Number of Shots Replay Time LCD Monitor ON LCD Monitor OFF AA Alkaline A200: Approx. 90 shots A200: Approx. 300 shots Batteries Approx. 90 min. (included with A100: Approx. 100 shots A100: Approx. 380 shots the camera) AA NiMH A200: Approx.
  • Page 110 1056 sec. * The shooting time for 1 movie PowerShot A200: approx. 9 seconds, PowerShot A100: approx. 14 seconds PowerShot A200: approx. 26 seconds, PowerShot A100: approx. 30 seconds The figures in the table reflect recording times for repeated shooting.
  • Page 111 G Specifications G Approximate File Size for One Image (1600 x 1200 pixels) (1280 x 960 pixels) (1024 x 768 pixels) (640 x 480 pixels) PowerShot A200 PowerShot A100 957 KB 693 KB 450 KB 208 KB Superfine 611 KB...
  • Page 112 G Specifications G NiMH Battery NB-1AH Compact Power Adapter CA-PS800 Supplied with the optional NiMH Battery NB4-100 set Supplied with the optional AC Adapter Kit ACK800. and the Battery / Charger Kit CBK100. Rated Input 100 - 240 V AC (50 / 60 Hz), 16VA (100V) - 26VA (240V) Type Rechargeable nickel hydride...

  • Page 113: Index

    Index G Index G Continuous Mode ........46 Adjusting the Exposure ......52 AF-assist Beam ........4, 34 Date ............24 AiAF ............51 Default Settings ......... 38, 91 Autofocus .......... 33, 51 Digital Zoom ..........35 Downloading Images to a Computer Connecting the Camera to a Computer Batteries Via the USB Cable ......
  • Page 114 G Index G Functions ..........57 Photo Effect ..........54 Play Menu ..........89 Image Transfer Settings Power Save Function ......27 (DPOF Transfer Order) ....82 Pressing Fully .......... 34 Index View ..........60 Pressing Halfway ........34 Indicators ........... 6 Printing Infinity ............
  • Page 115 G Index G Replaying Shutter Button ......... 34 Auto Play ..........63 Single Image Replay ....... 59 Displaying Images Individually .... 59 Stitch Assist ..........47 Rotating Images in the Display ... 62 Strap Eyelet ..........5 Viewing Images in Sets of 9 ....60 Resolution ..........
  • Page 116 While every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this guide is accurate and complete, no liability can be accepted for any errors or omissions. Canon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described herein at any time without prior notice.
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