Canon A95- Manuals

5 Read This First 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. The LCD monitor is produced with extremely high-precision manufacturing techniques. More than 99.99% of the pixels ...

6 Read This First Safety Precautions z 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. z The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended to instruct you in the safe ...

7 Read This First z Stop operating the equipment immediately if it emits smoke or noxious fumes. Failure to do so may result in fire or electrical shock. Immediately turn the camera’s power off, remove the camera batteries or unplug the power cord from the power outlet. Confirm that smoke or fume em...

8 Read This First z Use only the recommended power accessories. Use of power sources not expressly recommended for this equipment may lead to overheating, distortion of the equipment, fire, electrical shock or other hazards. z Do not place the batteries near a heat source or expose them to direct fl...

9 Read This First CAUTIONS z 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. z Exercise due caution when screwing on the separately sold wide converter, tele-co...

10 Read This First z 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. z Do not use the battery charger or compact power adapter if the cable or p...

11 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 Relate...

12 Components Guide Shutter Button (p. 34) Speaker Shooting Mode Dial (p. 39) A/V (Audio/Video) OutTerminal (p. 117) DIGITAL Terminal (p. 111) Terminal Cover Lens Ring Microphone Zoom Lever (p. 34, 47, 58, 59, 60) Ring Release Button ON/OFF Button (p. 31) Power Lamp (p. 14) Viewfinder Window (p. 36)...

13 Components Guide P reparing t h e Camer a, Basic F unct ions LCD Monitor(p. 26, 28) Indicators (p. 14) MENU Button (p. 67) Mode Switch (p. 32) Viewfinder Strap Mount CF Card Slot Cover (p. 18) (Macro)/ MF (Manual Focus)/ Down Button (p. 45, 66, 93) SET / (AF Frame Selector) Button (p. 81) FUNC. (...

14 Components Guide Shooting Mode Dial Use the shooting mode dial to switch between the Shooting modes. • : Auto (p. 34) The camera automatically selects settings. • Image Zone The camera automatically selects settings according to the image composition type. : Portrait (p. 39) : Landscape (p. 39) :...

15 P reparing t h e Camer a, Basic F unct ions Preparing the Camera Installing the Batteries Insert four AA-size alkaline batteries (supplied with the camera) or separately sold nickel metal hydride (NiMH) batteries. 1 Be sure that the camera power is off. 2 Slide the battery cover lock in the direc...

17 Preparing the Camera P reparing t h e Camer a, Basic F unct ions 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 ...

18 Preparing the Camera Installing a CF Card 1 Be sure that the camera is turned off. 2 Slide the CF card slot cover in the direction of the arrow, and open it. 3 Insert the CF card with the label facing up. z Push the card in until the CF card eject button fully extends. z To remove the CF card, pr...

19 Preparing the Camera P reparing t h e Camer a, Basic F unct ions About CF Cards z CF cards are high-precision electronic devices. Do not bend them, apply force to them, or subject them to shocks or vibration. z Do not attempt to disassemble or alter a CF card. z Moving a CF card rapidly between t...

20 Preparing the Camera 4 Select [OK] using the left or right button and press the SET button. z To cancel formatting instead, select [Cancel] and press the SET button. z The capacity of the CF card displayed after formatting will be less than the rated capacity of the CF card. This is not a malfunc...

21 Preparing the Camera P reparing t h e Camer a, Basic F unct ions 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. 1 Turn the power on (p. 31). 2 Press the M...

22 Preparing the Camera Charging the date/time battery z 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 batterie...

23 Preparing the Camera P reparing t h e Camer a, Basic F unct ions 4 Select a language using the up, down, left or right button and press the SET button. z The setting menu will reappear without changing the language setting if you press the MENU button instead of the SET button. 5 Press the MENU b...

24 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...

26 Preparing the Camera Using the LCD Monitor Pressing the DISP. button switches the LCD monitor display mode. Shooting Mode The AF frame changes according to its setting (LCD monitor On). AF Frame set to [AiAF] (p. 81) AF Frame set to [Center] or [FlexiZone] (p. 81) z Green: Focusing complete (focu...

27 Preparing the Camera P reparing t h e Camer a, Basic F unct ions Icons Displayed in Shooting Mode *1:The icons of all the SCN mode options appear (p. 51). *2:Zoom powers reflect the combined optical and digital zoom effects. These figures appear when the digital zoom is activated. Shooting Mode p...

28 Preparing the Camera Playback Mode * Detailed Display is not available in index playback (9 images). Image Number and Total(Display Image/Total) DISP. Button DISP. Button DISP. Button Standard No Display Detailed * ShootingDate/Time File Number Aperture Value Shutter Speed Movie Length Histogram ...

30 Preparing the Camera z While a recorded image is displayed on 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 exposure compensation and re-shoot. (Press th...

31 P reparing t h e Camer a, Basic F unct ions Basic Functions Turning the Power On/Off Turning the Camera On 1 Press the ON/OFF button until the power lamp lights green (p. 14). Shooting Mode z Current shooting settings will appear in the LCD monitor. Playback Mode z The LCD monitor displays an ima...

32 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 a...

33 Basic Functions P reparing t h e Camer a, Basic F unct ions Playback Mode z 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 ...

34 Shooting – The Basics Auto Mode In this mode, all you have to do is press the shutter button and let the camera do everything else. 1 Check that the camera is in Shooting mode (p. 32). 2 Turn the shooting mode dial to . 3 Open the LCD monitor if desired. 4 Aim the camera at the subject you wish t...

35 Shooting – The Basics T he Basic s 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. • The lower i...

36 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. 1 Compose the image so that the subject appears in the center of the frame in the viewfinder (autofocus range). Viewfinder window Shows approximate cente...

37 Shooting – The Basics T he Basic s - 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. In order to prevent any lamp...

41 Shooting – The Basics T he Basic s Changing the Resolution and Compression You can change the resolution and compression (excluding movie) depending on the purpose. Mode Dial * The Postcard Print mode is not available in and . Resolution Purpose L(Large) 2592 x 1944 pixels High Low z Print larger...

42 Shooting – The Basics 3 Select the resolution you wish to set using the left or right button. 4 Press the SET button. 5 Select the compression you wish to set using the left or right button. z You can shoot the image right after selecting settings by pressing the shutter button. This screen will ...

43 Shooting – The Basics T he Basic s Using the Flash Use the flash according to the guidelines below. 1 Press the button to switch between flash modes. z The selected flash mode appears on the LCD monitor. Mode Dial * In (Fireworks), the flash is prohibited. Auto with red-eye reduction The flash fi...

45 Shooting – The Basics T he Basic s Macro Mode 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. to 1.5 ft.) at telephoto end.Use to take close-up shots of flowers or small objects. 1 ...

46 Shooting – The Basics Self-timer 1 Press the FUNC. button and select * (Drive Mode) using the up or down button. * The current setting is displayed. 2 Select or using the left or right button and press the FUNC. button. z When is selected, the shutter release will be delayed for 10 seconds, and w...

47 Shooting – The Basics T he Basic s Digital Zoom Images can be zoomed with the combined optical and digital zoom functions as follows. z Approximately 3.8x, 4.9x, 6.1x, 7.6x, 9.3x and 12x 1 Press the DISP. button to turn the LCD monitor on. 2 In the [ (Rec.)] menu, select (Digital Zoom). z See Sel...

48 Shooting – The Basics Continuous Shooting Use this mode to shoot successive frames while the shutter button is pressed. 1 Press the FUNC. button. 2 Select * (Drive Mode) using the up or down button. * The current setting is displayed. Mode Dial Standard Continuous Shooting Use this mode to view t...

49 Shooting – The Basics T he Basic s Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist) Stitch Assist can be used to shoot overlapping images that can later be merged (stitched) to create one panoramic image on a computer. Mode Dial To merge the images on a computer, use PhotoStitch, one of the supplied sof...

50 Shooting – The Basics Shooting Images can be shot in the following 2 sequences in Stitch Assist mode. 1 Turn the Shooting mode dial to . z The LCD monitor will turn on. 2 Select the shooting sequence using the left or right button and press the SET button. z The shooting sequence is set. z You ca...

51 Shooting – The Basics T he Basic s z 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. z The settings in place for the first image are locked in and cannot be changed for subsequent shots. z A TV cannot be us...

52 Shooting – The Basics Underwater Appropriate for shooting images with the Waterproof Case WP-DC50 (sold separately). This mode uses an optimal white balance setting to reduce bluish tones and record images with natural hues. The flash is controlled to fire as seldom as possible. Indoor Prevents c...

54 Shooting – The Basics Postcard Print Mode 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 pri...

55 Shooting – The Basics T he Basic s Embedding the Date in the Image Data You can embed the date on image data when is selected. The date will be printed on your images even if it has not been set by the computer or printer. z Ensure that the camera’s date/time is set beforehand (p. 21). z You cann...

56 Shooting – The Basics Movie Mode Use this mode to shoot movies. The resolution can be set to [ (640 × 480)], [ (320 × 240)] or [ (160 × 120)] (p. 41). 1 Turn the Shooting mode dial to . z The LCD monitor turns on and displays the maximum recording time (in seconds). 2 Press the shutter button all...

58 Playback – The Basics Displaying Images Individually (Single Image Playback) You can view the recorded images on the LCD monitor. 1 Open the LCD monitor. z The position of the LCD monitor can be adjusted to suit your viewing position. 2 Slide the mode switch to . z The last recorded image appears...

59 Playback – The Basics T he Basic s z You can move around the magnified image using the up, down, left or right button. z Pressing the zoom lever toward while holding the SET button down magnifies the image approx. 2.5 times, approx. 5 times and 10 times in order. Canceling the Magnified Display 1...

60 Playback – The Basics Jumping Between Images The display can be advanced or set back 9 images in index playback. 1 Press the zoom lever toward while in index playback (p. 59). z The jump bar appears. 2 Change the image selection. z Jump 9 images back or forward using the left or right button. z P...

61 Playback – The Basics T he Basic s z 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...

64 Erasing Erasing Images Individually 1 Slide the mode switch to . 2 Select the image you wish to erase using the left or right button and press the button. z A confirmation screen appears. 3 Select [Erase] using the left or right button and press the SET button. z To cancel instead of erasing, sel...

66 Shooting – Advanced Functions Selecting Menus and Settings Selecting Settings with the FUNC. Button (Shooting Mode Only) 1 Slide the mode switch to . 2 Press the FUNC. button. 3 Select a FUNC. menu option using the up or down button. 4 Select the setting contents using the left or right button. 5...

67 Shooting – Advanced Functions Advanc ed F unc tions Selecting Settings with the MENU Button 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Use the left or right button to switch between menus. z You can also switch between menus using the zoom lever. 3 Use the up or down button to select a menu item. 4 Use the left ...

69 Shooting – Advanced Functions Advanc ed F unc tions Menu Settings and Default Settings Rec. Menu Menu Item Setting Content Reference Page AF Frame 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 manually ...

70 Shooting – Advanced Functions Play Menu Review Sets the duration images display on the LCD monitor after the shutter button is released. • Off/2* to 10 sec. 37 Reverse Disp. Sets whether or not the image will be displayed in reverse, as with a mirror, when the LCD monitor is turned 180 degrees. •...

71 Shooting – Advanced Functions Advanc ed F unc tions Set up Menu Transfer Order Specifies images before downloading to a computer 107 Menu Item Setting Content Reference Page Mute Set [On] to mute the start-up sound, operation sound, self-timer sound and shutter sound all at once. For details, see...

72 Shooting – Advanced Functions Volume Selftimer Vol. Adjusts the volume of the self-timer sound played 2 sec. before the shutter is released. 46 Shutter Volume Adjusts the Shutter Sound volume when the shutter button is pressed all the way. There is no shutter sound in Movie mode. 35 Playback Vol....

74 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 and options for each item with ima...

75 Shooting – Advanced Functions Advanc ed F unc tions Resetting the Settings to Default You can reset the menu and button operation settings to default. 1 Turn the power on. z Can be performed from Shooting or Playback mode. 2 Press the MENU button for longer than 5 seconds. z The message “Reset se...

76 Shooting – Advanced Functions Using the Mode Dial (Creative Zone) 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. 34). How to Use the Mode Dial 1 Check ...

77 Shooting – Advanced Functions Advanc ed F unc tions 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. z The shutter speed and aperture value will show in red on the LCD monitor when the correct exposu...

78 Shooting – Advanced Functions z 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). z Please note that camera shake becomes a factor at low shutter speeds. If the camera shake warning appears on the LCD monitor, sec...

79 Shooting – Advanced Functions Advanc ed F unc tions 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 a...

80 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. z When you press the shutter button halfway, the difference between the standard...

81 Shooting – Advanced Functions Advanc ed F unc tions Select the AF Frame You can change the autofocus frame (AF frame) selection method. The AF frame will appear when the LCD monitor is turned on (p. 26). Mode Dial AiAF(Auto Selection) The camera automatically selects between 9 AF frames to focus ...

82 Shooting – Advanced Functions 2 Select the desired AF frame using the left or right button. 3 Press the MENU button. z 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 select...

83 Shooting – Advanced Functions Advanc ed F unc tions 7 Press the button. z You can immediately shoot the image using the selected AF frame by pressing the shutter button instead of pressing button. z The AF frame will move back to its original position (Center), if you hold down the button. z Turn...

85 Shooting – Advanced Functions Advanc ed F unc tions Adjusting the Exposure 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. 1 Select * (+/- (Exp.)) in the FUNC. menu. z See Selecting Menus and Settin...

87 Shooting – Advanced Functions Advanc ed F unc tions 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 w...

88 Shooting – Advanced Functions z 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 b...

89 Shooting – Advanced Functions Advanc ed F unc tions Changing the ISO Speed 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 dar...

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

91 Shooting – Advanced Functions Advanc ed F unc tions Adjusting the Flash Output In mode, the flash output can be controlled in three steps when shooting. 1 Select (Flash Output) in the FUNC. menu. z See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 66). 2 Adjust the flash output using the left or right button....

92 Shooting – Advanced Functions Shooting Problem Subjects for the Autofocus 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• Subjects with extremely bright objects at the center of...

93 Shooting – Advanced Functions Advanc ed F unc tions z The AF lock setting will cancel if the MF button is pressed again. 2 Recompose the image and press the shutter button all the way to shoot the image. AF lock is not available in and modes. z When shooting with focus lock, you can lock the focu...

94 Shooting – Advanced Functions 2 Focus using the left or right button and shoot the image. z Adjust the focus using the left or right button until the image appears focused on the LCD monitor. z Pressing the MF button again cancels the manual focus mode. z You can use manual focus in the macro foc...

95 Shooting – Advanced Functions Advanc ed F unc tions z Shooting menu settings z Zoom location z Manual focus location 3 Select [Save Settings] in the [ (Rec.)] menu and press the SET button. z See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 66). 4 Select [OK] and press the SET button. 5 Press the MENU button...

96 Shooting – Advanced Functions z This function may not operate correctly when the camera is pointed straight up or down. Check that the arrow is pointing in the right direction and if it is not, then set the Auto Rotate function to [Off]. z Even if the Auto Rotate function is set to [On], the orie...

97 Advanc ed F unc tions Playback – Advanced Functions Rotating Images in the Display You can rotate an image by 90° or 270° clockwise in the LCD monitor. 1 In the [ (Play)] menu, select (Rotate) and press the SET button. z See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 66). 2 Press the left or right button t...

98 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. 1 Select (Sound Memo) in the [ (Play)] menu a...

99 Playback – Advanced Functions Advanc ed F unc tions z You cannot attach sound memos to movies. z 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 di...

100 Playback – Advanced Functions Protecting Images Use the protect feature to protect important images from accidental erasure. 1 In the [ (Play)] menu, select (Protect) and press the SET button. z See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 66). 2 Select an image you want to protect using the left or rig...

101 Various F unct ions Various Functions About Printing There are two ways of printing images shot with this camera. z You can easily print images stored in the CF card by connecting the camera to a direct print compatible printer* 1 with a cable and then pressing the camera’s button. z You can spe...

102 Various Functions Photo Lab Print settings (DPOF Print Settings) (p. 103)Image Transmission Settings (DPOF Transfer Order) (p. 107) Direct Print Compatible Printing - For details, see the Direct Print User Guide . - Also, refer to your printer's manual. „ Printers that Can Be Used with this Came...

103 Various Functions Various F unct ions 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 ...

104 Various Functions z 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. z You can press the zoom lever toward and use the same procedures to sele...

105 Various Functions Various F unct ions Setting the Print Style You can set up the print style as follows. 1 In the [ (Play)] menu, select (Print Order) and press the SET button. z See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 66). 2 Select [Set up] using the left or right button and press the SET button. ...

106 Various Functions 5 Press the MENU button. z The set up menu will close and the Print Order menu will reappear. z When [Print Type] is set to [Index], the [Date] and [File No.] cannot be set to [On] at the same time. z Both [Date] and [File No.] can be set to [On] if [Print Type] is set to [Both...

107 Various Functions Various F unct ions Image Transmission Settings (DPOF Transfer Order) You can use the camera to specify settings for images before downloading to a computer. Refer to the Canon Digital Camera Software Starter Guide Disk for instructions on how to transfer images to your compute...

108 Various Functions All the Images on a CF Card z Press the zoom lever toward to switch to index playback (three images). z 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], y...

109 Various Functions Various F unct ions z Downloading Directly from a CF Card With this method, you download images using a card adapter or card reader. See Downloading Directly from a CF card (p. 116). Connecting the Camera to a Computer Computer System Requirements z Windows OS Windows 98 (Inclu...

110 Various Functions z Macintosh OS Mac OS 9.0 – 9.2, Mac OS X (v10.1/v10.2/v10.3) Computer Model The above OS should be pre-installed on computers with built-in USB ports. CPU PowerPC RAM Mac OS 9.0 – 9.2: 64 MB or more of application memoryMac OS X (v10.1/v10.2/v10.3): 128 MB or more Interface US...

111 Various Functions Various F unct ions 1 Install the driver and the software applications bundled on the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk (first time only). z Please see the Canon Digital Camera Software Starter Guide Disk for the installation procedures. 2 Use the supplied interface cable to c...

115 Various Functions Various F unct ions 4 Press the MENU button. z The Direct Transfer menu will display again. Only JPEG format images can be downloaded as wallpaper for the computer. After images are transferred, they are automatically converted to BMP format. z During the downloading of images ...

117 Various Functions Various F unct ions 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. 1 Turn off the camera (p. 31) and the TV. 2 Attach the AV cable to the A/V Out terminal on the camera. 3 Plug the other ends of the AV cable...

118 Various Functions z No image will appear on the LCD monitor when the camera is connected to a TV monitor. z 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,...

119 Various Functions Various F unct ions 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 9...

120 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. As default settings, My Camera setting has a science fiction theme and My Camera setting ha...

121 Various Functions Various F unct ions 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 t...

122 Various Functions 4 Select or using the left or right button. z appears. 5 Press the DISP. button. z An image appears. Start-up Image: Go to step 6a , 7a Start-up Sound, Shutter Sound, Operation Sound, and Self-timer Sound: Go to step 6b , 7b 6a Select the image you wish to register using the le...

123 Various Functions Various F unct ions File Format of My Camera Settings My Camera settings should conform to the below file formats. However, CF card images shot with this camera can be registered as My Camera settings regardless of the below formats. (excluding movies and sound memos (p. 98 ) )...

124 List of Messages The following messages may appear on the LCD monitor. z For messages which may appear when a printer is connected, refer to the Direct Print User Guide . Busy... The camera is recording image data to the CF card.The playback mode is running. No memory card You turned on the powe...

125 List of Messages T roubleshoot ing RAW You attempted to play back an image recorded in the RAW format. Unidentified Image You attempted to play back an image that was recorded in a special format (proprietary format used by the camera of another manufacturer, etc.) or a movie recorded by another...

126 Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution The camera will not operate Power is not turned on. z Press the ON/OFF button for a few moments. CF card slot cover or battery cover is open. z Be sure the cover is closed securely. Batteries are loaded in the wrong direction. z Reload the batteries in the ...

132 Appendix Using the Power Kits (Sold Separately) Using Rechargeable Batteries (Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-200) Included are the battery charger and four rechargeable AA-size NiMH (nickel metal hydride) batteries. Charge batteries as shown below. The indicator blinks while charging, then remains...

133 Appendix A ppendix - When charging completes in a matter of a few minutes (the battery charger indicator remains lit) z You may not be able to fully charge the batteries due to their specifications right after purchase or after long periods of non-use. If this happens, use the batteries until th...

134 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. 1 Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter, and then plug the other end into the p...

135 Appendix A ppendix 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. ...

136 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 telephoto end. It is not possible to attach a lens hood o...

137 Appendix A ppendix Attaching a Lens 1 Be sure that the camera is turned off. 2 Press the ring release button and hold it down, and turn the ring in the direction of the arrow. 3 When the mark on the camera and the mark on the ring are aligned, lift off the ring. Ring Release Button Ring 4 Align ...

138 Appendix z 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. z Exercise due caution when handling the lenses since it is easy to dirty them with finger prints. z Be careful not to drop the camera or adap...

139 Appendix A ppendix Camera Care and Maintenance Use the following procedures to clean the camera body, lens, viewfinder, LCD monitor and other parts. Camera Body : Wipe the camera body with a soft cloth or eyeglass lens wiper. Lens : First use a lens blower brush to remove dust and dirt, then rem...

140 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) Lens 7.8 (W) – 23.4 (T) mm (35 mm film equivalent: 38 (W) – ...

144 Specifications Battery Performance * The actual figures will vary according to the shooting condition and settings. Test Conditions Shooting: Normal temperature (23 °C ± 2 °C/73 °F ± 3.6 °F), normal relative humidity (50% ± 20%), alternating wide angle end and telephoto end shots at 30 second in...

145 Specifications A ppendix CF Cards and Estimated Capacities(Recordable Images) CF card included with the camera FC-32MH FC-64M FC-128M FC- 256MH FC- 512MSH L 11 24 49 99 198 21 43 88 177 354 43 88 176 355 709 M1 18 38 76 154 308 33 68 137 276 552 67 136 274 548 1096 M2 30 61 122 246 491 54 109 21...

147 Specifications A ppendix Battery Charger CB-4AH/CB-4AHE Supplied with the separately sold Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-200. *1 To charge four NB-2AH NiMH batteries *2 To charge two NB-2AH NiMH batteries loaded one at each end of the battery charger Rated Input 100 – 240 V AC (50/60 Hz), 10W Rate...

149 Specifications A ppendix Tele-converter TC-DC52A (Sold Separately) Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC52D(Sold Separately) Magnification Approx. 1.75x (35 mm film equivalent at telephoto end: approx. 200 mm) Focusing Range(from front of lens) Approx. 2.2 m (Approx. 7.2 ft.) – infinity(when mounted on ...

150 Photo Tips and Information This section offers photography tips. z 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 prevent...

151 Photo Tips and Information A ppendix 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...

152 INDEX A AC Adapter Kit ..................................................134AF Frame ...........................................................81Aperture Value ................................................... 79Aperture-Priority AE ........................................... 79Auto Mode .......

154 INDEX Rec. .............................................................. 69Selecting ......................................................66Set up ...................................................71 – 73 Messages ...............................................124 – 125Microphone ...............

159 A ppendix Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode The following chart shows the functions and settings available in each Shooting mode. Function (1) Reference Pages Resolu-tion Large L { * { * { * { * { * { * { * U U U U * – { * { * { * { * 41 Medium 1 M1 { { { { { { { U U U U – { { { { Medium...