Canon A560 - User Manual

5 Handling Precautions Test Shots Before you try to photograph important subjects, we highly recommend that you shoot several trial images to confirm that the camera is operating and being operated correctly.Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are not l...

6 Video Format Please set the camera’s video signal format to the one used in your region before using it with a TV monitor (p. 72) . Language Setting Please see the Basic Guide (p. 8) to change the language setting. z Before using the camera, please ensure that you read the safety precautions descr...

7 Warnings Equipment z Do not point the camera directly at the sun or bright light sources. Doing so could damage the camera’s CCD or your eyesight. z Store this equipment out of the reach of children and infants. • Wrist strap: Placement of the strap around the child’s neck could result in asphyxia...

8 z Do not use substances containing alcohol, benzine, thinners or other flammable substances to clean or maintain the equipment. z Do not cut, damage, alter or place heavy items on the power cord. z Use only recommended power accessories. z Remove the power cord on a regular periodic basis and wipe...

9 z When recharging the Canon AA-size NiMH batteries, use only a specified battery charger. z The compact power adapter is designed for exclusive use with this equipment. Do not use it with other products. There is a risk of overheating and distortion which could result in fire or electrical shock. ...

10 Cautions Equipment z Be careful not to bang the camera or subject it to strong impacts or shocks that could lead to injury or damage the equipment when wearing or holding it by the strap. z Do not store the equipment in humid or dusty areas. z Do not allow metal objects (such as pins or keys) or ...

11 Flash z 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 fingers or clothing when shooting. The flash may be damaged and emit smoke or noise. The resulting heat build-up could damage the flash. z Do not touch ...

12 Before Using the Camera – Basic Operations Night Display When shooting in dark conditions, the camera automatically brightens the LCD monitor to suit the brightness of the subject*, making it easier to frame the subject. * Although noise may appear and the movement of the subject shown on the LCD...

13 Befo re Usin g the Cam era – Bas ic Ope ra tio n s Shooting Information (Shooting Mode) Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor White Balance (p. 49) Compression (Still image) (p. 27) Recording Pixels (pp. 26 , 39) Metering Mode (p. 45) Drive Mode ( p. 32 , Basic Guide p. 16) (Red) * Camera Shak...

14 Playback Information (Playback Mode) „ Standard If the indicator blinks orange and the camera shake icon ( ) displays, these indicate there is insufficient illumination and a slow shutter speed will be selected. Shoot using the following methods.- Raise the ISO speed (p. 54) . - Select a setting ...

15 Befo re Usin g the Cam era – Bas ic Ope ra tio n s „ Detailed The following information may also be displayed with some images. A sound file in a format other than the WAVE format is attached or the file format is not recognized. JPEG image not conforming to Design rule for Camera File System Sta...

16 The viewfinder ( Basic Guide p. 2) can be used to conserve power by turning the LCD monitor off (p. 12) while shooting. Histogram Function The histogram is a graph that allows you to check the brightness of the image. The greater the bias toward the left in the graph, the darker the image. The gr...

17 Befo re Usin g the Cam era – Bas ic Ope ra tio n s This camera is equipped with a power saving function. The power will shut off in the following circumstances. Press the power button again to restore power. * This time can be changed. Power Saving Function Shooting Mode Powers down approximately...

18 Menus are used to set the shooting, playback and print settings as well as such camera settings as the date/time and electronic beep. z FUNC. Menu z Rec., Play, Print and Set up Menus FUNC. Menu Sets many of the functions commonly used during shooting. a Set the shooting mode dial to the shooting...

20 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 122) . FUNC. Menu The icons shown below are the default settings. Rec. Menu ( ) *Default setting Menu List Menu Item Reference Page Special Scene Mode Basic Guide p. 12 Movie Mode p. 36 Exposure Compensation p. 46 Long Shutter Mode p. 47 White Bal...

21 Befo re Usin g the Cam era – Bas ic Ope ra tio n s *1 Default setting is 3 shots. Play Menu ( ) Print Menu ( ) Self-timer 10 sec.*/20 sec./Custom Basic Guide p. 16 Custom Delay: 0 – 10*, 15, 20, 30 sec.Shots: 1 – 10* 1 AF-assist Beam On*/Off – Review Off/2*– 10/seconds/Hold Basic Guide p. 10 Disp...

22 Set up Menu ( ) *Default setting Menu Item Options Summary/Reference Page Mute On/Off * Set to [On] to silence all operation sounds except for the warning sounds ( Basic Guide p. 9). Volume Off / 1 /2*/ 3 / 4 / 5 Adjusts the volume of the start-up sound, operation sound, self-timer sound, shutter...

24 *1 The connection method with the printer can be changed. Although it is normally not necessary to change the setting, select when borderless printing an image shot in (Widescreen) mode on wide size paper using Canon compact photo printer SELPHY CP730/CP720/CP710/CP510. As this setting will be st...

25 Befo re Usin g the Cam era – Bas ic Ope ra tio n s You should always format a new memory card or one from which you wish to erase all images and other data. Formatting Memory Cards Please note that formatting (initializing) a memory card erases all data, including protected images and other file ...

26 Shooting Approximate Values for Recording Pixels Changing the Recording Pixels and Compression (Still Images) Shooting Mode 1 FUNC. Menu *(Compression)/ *(Recording Pixels). See Menus and Settings (p. 18) . * Default setting. z Use the or button to select recording pixel/compression settings and ...

27 S h ooting * Paper sizes vary according to region. Approximate Values for Compression Settings or Postcard 1600 × 1200 pixels When printing to postcards (p. 33) Widescreen 3072 × 1728 pixels Printing wide size prints (Images are recorded with 16:9 aspect ratios. Areas not recorded will display as...

28 You can combine digital zoom with optical zoom when shooting.The available shooting characteristics and focal lengths (35mm film equivalent) are as follows. Using the Digital Zoom/ Digital Tele-Converter Shooting Mode * Can only be set in mode. However, [Digital Tele-converter] cannot be set. Sel...

29 S h ooting Shooting With the Digital Zoom 1 (Rec.) Menu [Digital Zoom] [Standard]*/[Off]/[1.5x]/[1.9x]. See Menus and Settings (p. 19) . * Default setting. z When using [Standard]See Shooting With the Digital Zoom (See below). z When using [1.5x] or [1.9x]See Shooting With the Digital Tele-Conver...

30 Shooting With the Digital Tele-Converter You can set whether or not the red-eye reduction* lamp automatically fires with the flash. * This feature reduces the effect of light reflecting back from the eyes and making them appear red. 2 Adjust the angle of view with the zoom lever and shoot. z appe...

31 S h ooting The flash timing is adjusted to slow shutter speeds. This reduces the chance that only the background will appear dark when a night scene or an interior shot is taken. Setting the Slow Synchro Function Shooting Mode 1 (Rec.) Menu [Slow Synchro] [On]/[Off]*. See Menus and Settings (p. 1...

32 In this mode, the camera shoots continuously while the shutter button is held down.If you use the recommended memory card*, you can shoot continuously (smooth continuous shooting) at a set shooting interval until the memory card is full (pp. 114 , 115) . * Recommended Memory Card: Super high-spee...

33 S h ooting You can shoot images with the optimal settings for postcards by composing them inside the print area (width-to-height ratio of approximately 3:2) shown in the LCD monitor. z The interval between shots lengthens when the built-in memory of the camera fills. z If the flash is used, the i...

34 Embedding the Date in the Image Data You can embed the date in image data when (Postcard mode) is selected. 1 (Rec.) Menu [Date Stamp] [Off]*/ [Date]/[Date & Time]. See Menus and Settings (p. 19) . * Default setting. z LCD monitor display : [Off]: [Date]/[Date & Time] z Ensure that the ca...

35 S h ooting You can display vertical and horizontal grid lines, a 3:2 print area guide, or both on the LCD monitor while shooting to help check the position of your subject. *2 Images are still recorded at the standard aspect ratio of 4:3. Setting the Display Overlays Shooting Mode *1 Only [Grid L...

36 The following movie modes are available.For information on the recording pixels and frame rate in each mode, refer to Recording Pixels and Frame Rates (p. 39) . z The recording time will differ according to the memory card used (p. 115) . * Even if the size of the movie data has not reached 4 GB,...

37 S h ooting 1 FUNC. Menu * (Standard). See Menus and Settings (p. 18) . * Default setting. z Use the or button to select a movie mode and press the FUN C./ S E T button. z In mode, you can change the recording pixels and frame rate (p. 39) . 2 Shoot. z Pressing the shutter button halfway automatic...

38 z You are recommended to use a memory card that has been formatted in your camera to shoot movies (p. 25) . The memory card supplied with the camera may be used without further formatting. z Be careful of the following while recording.- Do not touch the microphone ( Basic Guide p. 1). - Do not pr...

39 S h ooting Recording Pixels and Frame Rates Frame rates indicate the number of frames recorded or played back each second. The higher the frame rate, the smoother the appearance of motion. *1 Default setting.*2 The recording pixels and frame rate are fixed. Changing Recording Pixels and Frame Rat...

40 The AF frame indicates the area of the composition on which the camera focuses. You can set the AF frame in the following ways. Selecting an AF Frame Shooting Mode *Cannot be set in mode. Face Detect You can have the camera automatically detect the position of a face and use this data to set the ...

42 It may be difficult to focus on the following types of subjects. z Subjects with extremely low contrast to the surroundings z Scenes with a mixture of near and far subjects z Subjects with extremely bright objects at the center of the composition z Subjects that are moving quickly z Subjects thro...

43 S h ooting Shooting with the AF Lock *Only available in and modes. To Release the AF Lock Press the button. 1 Turn on the LCD monitor. 2 Aim the camera so that an object at the same focal distance as the main subject is centered in the AF frame. 3 Press and hold the shutter button halfway and pre...

44 You can set the exposure and focus separately. This is effective when the contrast is too strong between the subject and background or when a subject is backlit. To Release the AE Lock Press the ISO button. Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock) Shooting Mode You must set the flash to . The AE lo...

45 S h ooting You can lock the flash exposure so that the exposure settings are correctly set regardless of the composition of your subject. To Release the FE Lock Press the ISO button. Locking the Flash Exposure Setting (FE Lock) Shooting Mode 1 Turn on the LCD monitor. 2 Press the button and selec...

46 Metering Methods Adjust the exposure compensation to a positive value to avoid making the subject too dark when it is backlit or shot against a bright background. Adjust the exposure compensation to a negative value to avoid making the subject too bright in night shots or when shot against a dark...

47 S h ooting To Cancel the Exposure Compensation Follow Step 2 to restore the compensation value to [0]. You can set the shutter speed to a slow setting to make dark subjects appear brighter. In mode, the exposure shift can be set/canceled (p. 38) . Shooting in Long Shutter Mode Shooting Mode 1 FUN...

48 z This setting is reset once the camera is turned off. z The nature of CCDs is such that noise in the recorded image increases at long shutter speeds. This camera, however, applies special processing to images shot at shutter speeds slower than 1.3 seconds to eliminate the noise, thereby producin...

49 S h ooting Normally, the (Auto) white balance setting selects an optimal white balance. When the (Auto) setting cannot produce natural looking colors, change the white balance using a setting appropriate for the light source. White Balance Settings Adjusting the Tone (White Balance) Shooting Mode...

50 Using the Custom White Balance You can set a custom white balance to obtain the optimal setting for the shooting conditions by having the camera evaluate an object, such as a piece of white paper or cloth, or a photo-quality gray card that you wish to establish as the standard white color.In part...

52 You can change the look of an image when it is shot. My Colors Settings Shooting in a My Colors Mode Shooting Mode My Colors Off Records normally. Vivid Emphasizes the contrast and color saturation to record bold colors. Neutral Tones down the contrast and color saturation to record neutral hues....

53 S h ooting Setting the Camera to a Custom Color Mode 1 (Custom Color) . See Menus and Settings (p. 18) . 2 Use the or button to select [Contrast], [Sharpness] or [Saturation] and the or button to adjust it. z The altered color will display. 3 . z This completes the setting. If you press the MENU ...

54 Raise the ISO speed to use a fast shutter speed when you wish to reduce the effects of camera shake or avoid blurry subjects, or to turn the flash off when shooting in a dark area. Adjusting the ISO Speed Shooting Mode 1 Press the ISO button to cycle through ISO settings. z You can advance to the...

55 S h ooting Your camera is equipped with an Intelligent Orientation sensor that detects the orientation of an image shot with the camera held vertically and automatically rotates it to the correct orientation when viewing it in the LCD monitor. Setting the Auto Rotate Function Shooting Mode 1 (Set...

56 You can create a new folder at any time and the recorded images will be automatically saved to that folder. Creating a Folder the Next Time You Shoot Creating an Image Destination (Folder) Shooting Mode Create New Folder Creates a new folder the next time you shoot images. To create an additional...

57 S h ooting Setting the Day or Time for Automatic Folder Creation 2 Select a day for the [Auto Create] option and a time in the [Time] option . z displays when the specified time arrives. The symbol will cease to display after the new folder is created. Up to 2000 images can be saved into one fold...

58 The images you shoot are automatically assigned file numbers. You can select how the file number is assigned. File Number Reset Function Resetting the File Number Shooting Mode 1 (Set up) Menu [File Numbering] [Continuous]*/[Auto Reset]. See Menus and Settings (p. 19) . * Default setting. Continu...

59 S h ooting File and Folder Numbers Recorded images are assigned consecutive file numbers starting with 0001 and ranging up to 9999, while folders are assigned numbers starting with 100 and ranging up to 999. Up to 2,000 images can be saved into a single folder. z Images may be saved to a new fold...

60 Playback/Erasing Please also see the Basic Camera User Guide (p. 18). To Cancel the Magnified Display Press the zoom lever toward . (You can also cancel it immediately by pressing the MENU button.) Magnifying Images 1 Press the zoom lever toward . z will display and a magnified portion of the ima...

61 P layb a ck/E ra si n g To Return to Single Image Playback Press the zoom lever toward . Viewing Images in Sets of Nine ( Index Playback) 1 Press the zoom lever toward . z Up to nine images can be viewed at once in index playback. z Use the , , or button to change the image selection. Switching b...

62 When you have many images recorded onto a memory card, it is handy to use the five search keys below to jump over images to find the object of your search. To Return to Single Image Playback Press the MENU button. Jumping to Images Jump 10 Images Jumps over 10 images at a time. Jump 100 Images Ju...

63 P layb a ck/E ra si n g Viewing Movies Movies cannot be played in the index playback mode. 1 Display a movie and press . z Images with a icon are movies. 2 Select (Play) and press . z The movie will pause if you press the FUNC./SET button during playback. It will resume when you press the button ...

64 Operating the Movie Control Panel Ends playback and returns to single image playback Prints (An icon will display when a printer is connected. See the Direct Print User Guide for details.) Play Slow Motion Playback (You can use the button to slow down or the button to speed up playback.) Displays...

65 P layb a ck/E ra si n g Images can be rotated clockwise 90° or 270° in the display. Rotating Images in the Display 1 (Play) Menu . See Menus and Settings (p. 19) . 2 Use the or button to select an image to rotate and press to rotate it. z Cycle through the 90°/270°/original orientations with each...

66 You can correct red eyes in recorded images. However, red eyes may not be automatically detected in some images or the results may not turn out as you intended. Examples: z Faces near the screen edges or faces that appear extremely small, large, dark or bright in relation to the overall image. z ...

67 P layb a ck/E ra si n g 4 Select [New File] or [Overwrite] and press . z [New File]: saves the image under a new file name. The original file remains as is. The newly saved image file is saved as the last image of the photographed images. z [Overwrite]: saves the new image under the original file...

68 Adding Correction Frames You can add up to a maximum of 35 correction frames. 1 Use the or button to select [Add Frame] and press . 2 Use the , , or or button to move the frame and press . z You can change the size of the frame with the zoom lever.

69 P layb a ck/E ra si n g In playback mode (including single image playback and index playback), you can attach sound memos (up to 1 min.) to an image. The sound data is saved in the WAVE format. Attaching Sound Memos to Images 1 (Play) Menu . See Menus and Settings (p. 19) . 2 Use the or button to...

70 Sound Memo Panel Use this feature to automatically play back all of the images in the memory card. The LCD monitor displays each image for approximately 3 seconds. Exit Record Pause Play EraseSelect [Erase] in the confirmation screen and press the FUNC./ SET button. z You cannot attach sound memo...

71 P layb a ck/E ra si n g You can protect important images and movies from accidental erasure. 2 Press . z During automated playback, the following functions are possible:- Pausing/resuming the Auto Play: Press the FUNC./SET button - Fast forwarding/rewinding: Press the or button (hold down the but...

72 You can play back images on a television with the supplied AV cable. Viewing Images on a TV Set 1 Turn off the camera and the TV. 2 Connect the AV cable to the camera’s A/V OUT terminal. z Slip your fingernail under the lower end of the camera’s terminal cover, lift it open and plug the interface...

73 P layb a ck/E ra si n g z When the camera is set to shooting mode, you can take pictures while displaying images on the television. z The video output signal can be switched (NTSC or PAL) to accommodate different regional standards (p. 23) . The default setting varies between regions.- NTSC: Japa...

74 Print Settings/Transfer Settings You can select images on a memory card for printing and specify the number of print copies in advance using the camera. The settings used on the camera comply with the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) standards. This is extremely convenient for printing on a dire...

75 P rin t Se tt in g s /T ra n s fe r Setti n g s 2 Use the or button to select images for printing. z Selection methods differ for the Print Type settings (p. 77) . - Standard ( )/Both ( ) Select an image, press the FUNC./ SET button and use the or button to select the number of print copies (up t...

76 All the Images on a Memory Card 1 (Print) Menu [Select All Images] . See Menus and Settings (p. 19) . z One copy of every image will be set to print. z Selecting [Clear All Selections] cancels all print settings. z When the camera is connected to a printer, the button will light in blue. At this ...

77 P rin t Se tt in g s /T ra n s fe r Setti n g s Setting the Print Style After setting the print style, select the images for printing. The following settings can be selected. *Default setting Print Type Standard* Prints one image per page. Index Prints the selected images together at a reduced si...

79 P rin t Se tt in g s /T ra n s fe r Setti n g s You can use the camera to specify settings for images before downloading to a computer. Refer to the Software Starter Guide for instructions on how to transfer images to your computer. The settings used on the camera comply with the Digital Print Or...

81 Tr oublesh ooting Troubleshooting Camera Camera will not operate. Power is not turned on. z Press the power button ( Basic Guide p. 9). Memory card slot/battery cover is open. z Confirm that the memory card slot/ battery cover is securely closed ( Basic Guide p. 5). Batteries are loaded in the wr...

82 When the power is turned on “Card locked!” message appears. The SD memory card or SDHC memory card’s write protect tab is set to “Write protect”. z When recording to, erasing from or formatting the memory card, slide the write protect tab upward (p. 98) . The Date/Time menu appears. The lithium c...

84 Shooting Shooting Mode is set to (playback). z Press the shutter button halfway, or press / button to switch to the shooting mode ( Basic Guide p. 7). Flash is charging. z When the flash is charged, the indicator will light orange. Shooting is now possible ( Basic Guide p. 4). Memory card is full...

85 Tr oublesh ooting Image is blurred or out of focus. The camera moves when the shutter button is pressed. z Confirm the procedures in “ appears” (p. 83) . AF-assist Beam is set to [Off]. z In dark places where it is difficult for the camera to focus, the AF-assist Beam will emit to assist focusing...

86 Subject in recorded image is too bright, or image flashes white. Subject is too close, making the flash too strong. z Shoot within correct flash range of the subject when using the built-in flash (p. 110) . The subject is overexposed because the surroundings are too dark. z Set the exposure compe...

87 Tr oublesh ooting Eyes appear red. Light is reflected back from the eyes when the flash is used in dark areas. z Shoot with [Red-Eye] set to [On] (p. 30) . For this mode to be effective, the subject must be looking right at the red-eye reduction lamp. Try asking them to look directly at the lamp....

88 Shooting Movies The recording time may not display properly or shooting may stop unexpectedly. The following types of memory cards are used. - Slow recording cards.- Cards formatted on a different camera or a computer. - Cards which have had images recorded and erased repeatedly. z Although the r...

89 Tr oublesh ooting Playback Cannot play back. You attempted to play back images shot with another camera or images edited with a computer. z Computer images that cannot be played back may play back if they are added to the camera using the supplied software program ZoomBrowser EX or ImageBrowser. ...

90 Reading images from memory card is slow. Memory card was formatted in another device. z Use a memory card formatted in your camera (p. 25) . Battery Batteries consumed quickly. Battery is not being used to its full capacity. z See Battery Handling Precautions (p. 96) . Batteries are not the right...

91 Tr oublesh ooting TV monitor output Image is distorted or not showing on TV monitor. Incorrect video system setting. z Set the video system to the appropriate setting, NTSC or PAL, for your TV (p. 23) . Printing with a direct print compatible printer Cannot print. The camera and printer are not p...

92 List of Messages The following messages may appear on the LCD monitor during shooting or playback.Please refer to the Direct Print User Guide for the messages that display during a printer connection. Busy... Image is being recorded to the memory card, or the playback mode is starting up. No memo...

93 L ist o f M e ssage s Naming error! The file name could not be created because there is an image with the same name as the folder that the camera is attempting to create, or the highest possible file number has already been reached. In the Set up menu, set [File Numbering] to [Auto Reset]; altern...

94 Cannot magnify! You attempted to magnify an image recorded in a different camera or data type, an image edited with a computer, or a movie. Cannot rotate You attempted to rotate an image recorded in a different camera or data type, an image edited with a computer or a movie. Incompatible WAVE A s...

95 L ist o f M e ssage s Unselectable image You attempted to set the print settings for a non-JPEG image. Communication error The computer was unable to download the image due to the large amount of images (approx. 1000) stored on the memory card. Lens error, restart camera An error was detected whi...

96 Appendix Battery Handling Battery Charge The following icon and message will display. Battery Handling Precautions z This camera uses AA-size alkaline batteries or Canon AAsize NiMH batteries (sold separately). While it is possible to use AA-size nickel-cadmium batteries, performance is unreliabl...

97 A p pendix z Before installing the batteries, wipe the battery terminals well with a dry cloth. If the battery terminals are soiled with oil from one’s skin or other dirt, the number of recordable images may be considerably diminished, or the amount of time the camera can be used reduced. z At lo...

98 Handling the Memory Card SD Memory Card or SDHC Memory Card Write Protect Tab Cautions When Handling z Memory 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 the memory card. z Do ...

99 A p pendix Formatting z Please note that formatting (initializing) an memory card erases all data, including protected images. z You are recommended to use memory cards that have been formatted in your camera. • The card supplied with the camera may be used without further formatting. • When the ...

100 Using Rechargeable Batteries (Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-300) This kit includes a battery charger and four rechargeable AA-size NiMH (nickel metal hydride) batteries. Charge batteries as shown below. Recharging is also possible using two batteries. • After inserting the batteries, plug the cha...

102 z If you store batteries for a long period of time (about 1 year), it is recommended that you deplete the batteries in the camera and to then store them at room temperature (0 to 30 °C/32 to 90 °F) in low humidity. Storing them in a fully charged condition can shorten their lifespan or degrade t...

103 A p pendix Using the AC Adapter Kit ACK800 It is best to power the camera with AC Adapter Kit ACK800 (sold separately) when you are using it for long periods of time or connecting it to a computer. Turn the camera power off before connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter. 1 Connect the power c...

104 High-Power Flash HF-DC1 This flash is used to supplement the camera’s built-in flash when the subject is too far away for proper illumination. Use the following procedures to affix the camera and High-Power Flash to the supporting bracket.Please read the instructions accompanying the flash along...

105 A p pendix „ Batteries z Charge becomes Severely Limited If the battery usage time has considerably diminished, wipe the battery terminals well with a dry cloth. The terminals may be dirty from fingerprints. z Usage in Cold Temperatures Get a spare generic lithium battery (CR123A or DL123). You ...

106 If the Date/Time menu appears when the camera power is turned on, the date battery charge is low and the date and time settings have been lost. Please purchase a lithium coin battery (CR1220) and replace it as follows. Replacing the Date Battery The date battery is preinstalled at the factory an...

108 Camera Body Gently wipe dirt off the camera body with a soft cloth or eyeglass lens wiper. Lens First use a lens blower brush to remove dust and dirt, then remove any remaining dirt by wiping the lens lightly with a soft cloth. Viewfinder and LCD Monitor Use a lens blower brush to remove dust an...

109 A p pendix All data is based on Canon’s standard testing methods. Subject to change without notice. PowerShot A560 Specifications Camera Effective Pixels : Approx. 7.1 millionImage Sensor : 1/2.5-inch type CCD (Total number of pixels: Approx. 7.4 million) Lens : 5.8 (W) – 23.2 (T) mm (35mm film ...

113 A p pendix Battery Capacity z The actual figures will vary according to the shooting conditions and settings. z Movie data is excluded. z At low temperatures, the battery performance may diminish and the low battery icon may appear very rapidly. In these circumstances, the performance can be imp...

114 Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities : Card included with the camera • Capable of smooth continuous shooting (p. 32) (When card has been formatted with a low level format). • This reflects standard shooting criteria established by Canon. Actual results may vary according to the subject and shoo...

115 A p pendix Movie : Card included with the camera * Maximum clip length at : 1 min and : 3 min. The figures indicate the maximum continuous recording time. Image Data Sizes (Estimated) Recording Pixels Frame Rate 16MB SDC-128M SDC- 512MSH Standard 640 × 480 pixels 7 sec. 1 min. 4 sec. 4 min. 9 se...

117 A p pendix NiMH Battery NB-3AH (Supplied with the separately sold NiMH Battery NB4-300 set or the Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-300) Battery Charger CB-5AH/CB-5AHE (Supplied with the separately sold Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-300) *1 When charging four NB-3AH batteries*2 When charging two NB-3A...

118 INDEX Numerics 3:2 Guide ......................... 13 , 35 A AC Adapter Kit ACK800 ....... 103 Add Frame ............................. 66 AE Lock ................................. 44 AF Frame ......................... 13 , 40 AF Lock.................................. 43 AF-assist Beam..............