Canon A70 - User Manual

1 A quick introduction intended for new users who wantto shoot first and learn more later. Tells you how to getthe camera running and how to begin shooting andplaying back images. Quick Start Introduces you to all of the camera components, andexplains how to load batteries and use the shutter button...

2 Table of Contents : Functions and operations tables. These pages are shaded on the right edges to make them easy to find. Read this First 6 Quick Start 14 Components Guide 16 Preparing the Camera 20 Installing the Batteries ........................................................... 20Installing a...

6 Please Read Test Shots Before you try to photograph impor tant subjects, we highlyrecommend that you shoot several trial images to confirm thatthe camera is operating and being operated correctly. Pleasenote that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and itsdistributors are not liable for a...

7 Safety Precautions • Before using the camera, please ensure that you have read and understood the safety precautions described below. Alwaysensure that the camera is operated correctly. • The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended to instruct you in the safe and correct opera...

8 WARNINGS • Do not aim the camera directly into the sun or at otherintense light sources which could damage your eyesight. • Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to human oranimal eyes. Exposure to the intense light produced by the flash may damage eyesight. In particular, remain at least on...

11 • Disconnect the battery charger or the compact poweradapter from both the camera and power outlet afterrecharging and when the camera is not in use to avoidfires and other hazards. • The camera terminal of the battery charger cord and thecompact power cord is designed for exclusive use withyour ...

14 1 Install the batteries(p. 20). Slide the battery cover lock,then open the cover andinser t the batteries. • For important information about batteries, see Proper Battery Handling (p. 21). 2 Install the CF card (p. 24). Open the CF card slot coverand inser t a CF card.Push the CF card all theway ...

15 Quic k Star t 5 Turn the mode dial to (p. 60). 6 Focus (p. 40). Aim the camera at thesubject, and lightly pressand hold the shutter buttonhalfway down. The camerabeeps twice when the focusis set. 7 Shoot (p. 40). Press the shutter button allthe way. You will hear thesound of the shutter closewhen...

16 Components Guide Zoom Lever (p. 42, 85, 118, 119) Shutter Button (p. 40) Shooting Mode Dial (p. 19) ON/OFF button (p. 30) AF-assist Beam (p. 41) Red-Eye Reduction Lamp(p. 68) Self-Timer Lamp (p. 83) Optical Viewfinder Window (p. 38) DC IN Terminal (p. 195) Flash (p. 67) Terminal Cover Lens Ring R...

18 Indicators The indicators light or blink when the ON/OFF button or theshutter button is pressed. Upper Indicator Green: Ready to record / Ready to communicate (during acomputer connection) Blinking Green: Star ting up / Recording to CF card / Reading CFcard / Erasing from CF card / Transmitting d...

19 Prepar ing the Camer a, Basic Functions Shooting Mode Dial Use the shooting mode dial to selecta Shooting mode. • : Auto (p. 60) The camera automatically selects settings. • Image Zone The camera automatically selects settings according tothe image composition type. : Por trait (p. 70): Landscape...

20 Installing the Batteries The camera uses four AA-size alkaline batteries suppliedwith the camera. You may use optional nickel metalhydride (NiMH) batteries. 1 Be sure that the camera power is off. 2 Slide the battery cover lock in thedirection of the arrow, and push thebattery cover slightly forw...

21 Prepar ing the Camer a, Basic Functions ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ When the camera’s indicator blinks green, do not turn offthe power or open the battery cover. The camera iswriting, reading, erasing or transmitting an image to orfrom the CF card. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ...

22 • Be careful to load the batteries with their positive (+) andnegative (-) ends in the right direction. • Never mix batteries of different types or from differentmanufacturers. All four batteries should be identical. • Before inser ting the batteries, wipe the battery terminals well with a dry cl...

23 Prepar ing the Camer a, Basic Functions Battery Status Indications The LCD monitor displays an icon or message to let youknow when batteries are low or depleted. Batteries are beginning to run low. Replace (orrecharge) batteries promptly.If the LCD monitor is off, this icon will appearwhen you pr...

24 Installing a CF Card Installing a CF Card 1 Be sure that the camera is turned off. 2 Slide the CF card slot cover in thedirection of the arrow, and open it. 3 Insert the CF card with the label facing outand the arrow pointing in. • Inser t the CF card all the way into the slot, so that the CF car...

25 Prepar ing the Camer a, Basic Functions 4 Close the CF card slot cover securely. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ • When the indicator on the left side of the viewfinder blinks green, the camera is writing, reading, erasing ortransmitting an image to or from the card. Do notp...

26 Setting the Date/Time The Set Date/Time menu will appear when the camera isfirst turned on or the date battery has run down. Replacethe date battery, then reset the date and time star tingfrom step 5 below. 1 Press the ON/OFF button to turn on thecamera (p. 30). 2 Press the button. The [ (Rec.)] ...

27 Prepar ing the Camer a, Basic Functions 4 Press the up or down button to select (Date / Time), and then press the button. 5 Set the date and time. • Use the up or down button to change the value of the highlighted field. • Press the left or right button to highlight another field.• The date can b...

29 Prepar ing the Camer a, Basic Functions 4 Select (Languages) using the up or down button and press the button. 5 Select a language using the up, down, leftor right button. 6 Press the button. After adjusting the settings, press the button. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ In ...

30 Turning the Power On 1 Press the ON/OFF button until the greenindicator begins blinking. Shooting Mode Current shooting settings will appear in the LCD monitorfor about 6 seconds. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ If you turn the mode switch to , the lens will retract after ap...

32 Switching between Shooting and Replaying You can quickly switch between Shooting mode andReplaying mode. This is convenient when you wish toshoot again after checking or deleting an image immedi-ately after it is shot. Shooting Mode Replaying Mode The lens does not retract right awaywhen the came...

33 Prepar ing the Camer a, Basic Functions Using the LCD Monitor The LCD monitor can be used to compose images whileshooting, adjust settings menus and replay images. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ The image in the LCD monitor may darken when themonitor is used under sunlight ...

34 Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor The LCD monitor displays information in Shooting orReplaying mode, such as the camera settings, remainingimage capacity and shooting date / time. Shooting Mode The following displays in information view. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ...

36 Replaying Mode In simple display mode, the following information appears. Compression p. 64 (PowerShot A70) L M1 M2 S Resolution (Still images) p. 64 (PowerShot A60) L M S Sound memo (wave file) p. 128 Movie p. 122 Protection Status p. 131 In detailed display mode, the following information appea...

38 Using the Viewfinder to Shoot Setting the LCD monitor to Off (p. 33) and using theoptical viewfinder can help conserve power while shoot-ing. 1 Align the square brackets (autofocusmetering field) inside the viewfinder on theprimary subject to compose the image. Viewfinder Shows the centerof the i...

40 Pressing the Shutter Button The shutter button features a two-stage action. Pressing Halfway Pressing halfway automatically sets theexposure, focus and white balance. The indicators light or blink as follows. Upper Indicator • Green: Metering complete (two beepssound) • Orange: Flash will fire • ...

42 Using the Zoom (Focal Length) The zoom can be adjusted to any setting in the 35 to 105mm range in 35 mm film equivalent terms. Telephoto/Wide Angle Digital Zoom When the LCD monitor is on, you can digitally zoom in ona subject with the zoom button. Images can be zoomedup to approx. 9.6 times (Pow...

43 Prepar ing the Camer a, Basic Functions Selecting Menus and Settings Menus are used to adjust shooting, replaying, date / timeand electronic sound settings. Menus can be displayed byeither pressing the button or the button. Watch the LCD monitor while performing the followingprocedures. Selecting...

46 Shooting Mode Selecting Menus and Settings (continued) Displaying a MENU Switching be Rec. Menu* Selectable itemsvary according toeach mode. Replay Menu* Replaying Mode Shooting Mode FUNC. Menu

47 Prepar ing the Camer a, Basic Functions ing between Menus Set up Menu* My CameraMenu* * Use the zoom lever to switch between menus anytime. SettingOptions Completingthe Procedure

48 Menu Settings and Default Settings This char t shows the options for each menu and thedefault settings. button Menu Item Available Settings Reference Page Exposure Compensation -2 to +2 101 Flash Output Low / Medium / Strong* 112 White Balance * / / / / / / 103 Drive Mode * / / / 83, 87 ISO Speed...

52 My Camera allows you to customize the start-up imageand star t-up, shutter, operation and self-timer sounds.Each menu item has three choices. e.g. Start-up image [ ] [ ] [ ] As default settings, My Camera setting [ ] has a science fiction theme and My Camera setting [ ] has an animal theme. Chang...

53 Prepar ing the Camer a, Basic Functions 3 Select the [ (My Camera)] menu using the left or right button. 4 Select a menu item using the up or downbutton. 5 Select setting content using the left orright button. 6 Press the button. • Pressing the button closes the menu and makes the settings take e...

55 Prepar ing the Camer a, Basic Functions Registering My Camera Settings Images recorded onto the CF card and newly recordedsounds can be added as My Camera settings to the [ ] and [ ] menu items. You can also use the supplied software to upload your computer’s images and sounds tothe camera.The fo...

59 Prepar ing the Camer a, Basic Functions • Star t-up Sound, Operation Sound, Selftimer Sound and Shutter Sound • Recording format WAVE (monaural) • Quantization bit 8 bit • Sampling frequency 11.025 kHz and 8.000 kHz • Recording time 11.025 kHz 8.000 kHz Star t-up Sound 1.0 sec. or less 1.3 sec. o...

60 Shooting - Letting the Camera Select Settings See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 228) at the end of this manual to find out which settingscan be changed in which Shooting modes. Auto Mode In this mode, all you have to do is press the shutter buttonand let the camera do ever ything ...

62 Reviewing an Image Right After Shooting After a photo is taken, the image displays on the LCDmonitor for two seconds (To change, see Changing the Image Display Duration (p. 63)). There are two ways to display the image for longer. • Keeping the Shutter Button Pressed The image continues to appear...

63 Shooting Changing the Image Display Duration The length of time images are displayed after a photo hasbeen taken can be changed from 2 seconds to 10seconds or turned off. 1 In the [ (Rec.)] menu, select (Review). See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 43) 2 Select a Review setting and press the but...

64 Changing the Resolution and Compression You can change the resolution and compression (exclud-ing movies) settings to suit the purpose of the image youare about to shoot. Resolution Purpose PowerShot A70 PowerShot A60 High L 2048 x 1536 1600 x 1200 (Large) pixels pixels M1 1600 x 1200 – (Medium 1...

67 Shooting Using the Flash Use the flash according to the guidelines below. The flash fires automatically asrequired by the lighting level, andthe red-eye reduction lamp fireseach time the main flash fires. Auto The flash fires automatically asrequired by the lighting level. The red-eye reduction l...

68 When the red-eye reduction function is off 2 Shoot the image. • The flash will fire if the indicator beside the viewfinder lights orange when the shutter button is pressed halfway.(Does not fire in .) • Shooting procedures are the same as for the mode (p. 60). Setting the Red-eye Reduction Functi...

70 Portrait Mode Use this mode when you want the subject to appearsharp and the background to blur. 1 Turn the shooting modedial to . Shooting procedures are the same as for the Mode (p. 60). ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ • For functions available in this mode, see page 224.•...

71 Shooting Landscape Mode Use this mode to shoot expansive landscape scenes. 1 Turn the shooting modedial to . Shooting procedures are the same as for the Mode (p. 60). ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ • For functions available in this mode, see page 224.• Since a slow shutter ...

72 Night Scene Mode Use this mode to capture human subjects against thebackdrop of an evening sky or night scene. The peopleare illuminated with light from the flash while the backdropis captured at a slow shutter speed so that both appearcorrectly exposed. 1 Turn the shooting mode dial to . Shootin...

73 Shooting Fast Shutter Use this mode to shoot fast moving objects. 1 Turn the shooting modedial to . Shooting procedures are the same as for the mode (p. 60). ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ • For functions available in this mode, see page 224.• Noise in the recorded image ma...

74 Slow Shutter Use this mode to shoot moving objects to make themappear blurred such as river rapids. 1 Turn the shooting modedial to . Shooting procedures are the same as for the mode (p. 60). ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Always use a tripod to prevent camera shake in this...

75 Shooting Stitch Assist Mode Use this mode when taking shots that you want tocombine into a panorama. To create the panorama itself,you must stitch the images together at your computer. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ To create the panorama at your computer, use thePhotoStitc...

77 Shooting 2 Select the shooting sequence using theleft or right button and press the button. You can also press the shutter button directly to shootwithout pressing . 3 Shoot the first image. The exposure and white balance settings are set andlocked with the first image. 4 Compose and shoot the se...

79 Shooting Movie Mode Use this mode to shoot movie frames. The resolution canbe set to either [ (640 × 480)] (PowerShot A70 only) or [ (320 × 240)] or [ (160 × 120)] (p. 64). 1 Turn the shooting mode dial to . The LCD monitor turns on and displays the maximumrecording time (in seconds). 2 Press the...

81 Shooting Macro Mode Use the macro mode to shoot close-ups of subjects in therange of 5 to 46 cm (2.0 in. to 1.5 ft.) at wide angle endand 26 to 46 cm (10 in. to 1.5 ft.) at telephoto end. 1 Press the button to turn the LCD monitor on. 2 Press the button. • The icon appears on the LCD monitor. • P...

86 5 Press the zoom lever toward and hold it. • The lens will zoom to the maximum optical telephoto setting and stop. Release the lever and press it toward again to fur ther zoom the image digitally. • Press the lever toward to zoom back out. 6 Shoot the image. Shooting procedures are the same as fo...

87 Shooting Continuous Shooting The camera will shoot continuously at the speed ofapprox. 2.2 images per second* (PowerShot A70) orapprox. 2.6 images per second* (PowerShot A60) (Whenthe LCD monitor is OFF in Large/Fine mode). * These figures reflect Canon’s testing standard, the actual figures will...

89 Shooting Shooting-Selecting Particular Effects Camera settings such as shutter speed and aper ture canbe freely changed for shooting. See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 224) at the end of this manual to find out whichsettings can be changed in which Shooting modes. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ...

91 Shooting Setting the Shutter Speed When you set the shutter speed in the shutter speed-priority AE mode, the camera automatically selects anaper ture value to match the brightness. Faster shutterspeeds allow you to catch an instantaneous image of amoving subject while slower speeds create a flowi...

94 Setting the Aperture The aper ture adjusts the amount of light that passesthrough the lens. Selecting a lower aperture value(opening the aperture) allows you to fade the background.A higher aper ture value (closing it) brings the entire rangefrom foreground to background into focus. 1 Turn the sh...

96 Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture You can manually set the shutter speed and aper ture toachieve a par ticular effect. This is convenient for shootingfireworks and other images where it is difficult to set thecorrect exposure automatically. 1 Turn the shooting mode dial to . The shu...

98 Switching Between Autofocus Modes You can change the auto focus frame (AF frame) selectionmethod. The AF frame will appear when the LCD monitoris turned on (p. 40). On The camera automatically selectsbetween 5 AF frames to focusaccording to the shooting conditions. OFF Of 5 AF frames, the middle ...

99 Shooting Switching Between Light Metering Modes You can switch between metering modes to shoot. Appropriate for standard shootingconditions, including backlight scenes. Thecamera divides images into several zonesfor light metering. The camera evaluatesthe complex lighting conditions, such asthe p...

101 Shooting Adjusting the Exposure Adjust the exposure compensation setting to avoidmaking the subject too dark when it is backlit or shotagainst a bright background. 1 Press the button to turn on the LCD monitor. 2 Press the button. 3 Select * (+/- (Exp.)) using the up or down button. * The curren...

103 Shooting Setting the White Balance When the white balance mode is set to match the lightsource, the camera can reproduce colors more accurately.Set the white balance mode to a natural or artificial lightsetting according to the circumstances. Auto The camera sets the white balanceautomatically a...

105 Shooting Setting a Custom White Balance You can set a custom white balance to obtain the optimalsetting for the shooting conditions by having the cameraevaluate a subject such as a white piece of paper or cloth,or a photo-quality gray card. 1 Press the button. 2 Select * (Auto) using the up or d...

108 Changing the Photo Effect You can shoot with different photo effects. Photo Effect Off Records with no effect. Vivid Emphasizes the contrast and colorsaturation to record in bold color. Neutral Tones down the contrast and colorsaturation to record neutral hues. Low Shar pening Records subjects w...

110 Changing the ISO Speed Change the ISO speed when shooting in dark places orwhen you want to shoot with a faster shutter speed. Youcan choose from the following speeds: Auto, 50, 100, 200and 400. 1 Press the button. 2 Select * (ISO Speed) using the up or down button. * The current setting is disp...

112 Adjusting the Flash Output In mode, the flash output can be controlled in three steps, starting from FULL, when shooting. 1 Press the button. 2 Select (Flash Output) using the up or down button. 3 Adjust the flash output using the left orright button. You can shoot the image right after selectin...

113 Shooting Shooting Problem Subjects for the Autofocus The autofocus may not work well on the following types ofsubjects. • Subjects with extremely low contrast to the surround- ings • Subjects mixing close and far objects• Subjects with extremely bright objects at the center of the composition • ...

114 4 Keep it pressed while you recompose theimage and press the shutter button all theway to shoot the image. Focus Lock Method 2 1 Press the button to turn on the LCD monitor. 2 Press the shutter button halfway to lockthe focus. Keep it pressed and press theMF button. • The MF icon appears on the ...

115 Shooting Shooting in Manual Focus Mode The focus can be manually set. 1 Press the button to turn on the LCD monitor. 2 Press the MF button until MF appears. • The MF indicator appears. • The MF indicator shows approximate figures. Use them as a shooting guideline only. 3 Use the left or right bu...

116 Resetting the File Numbers You can select the way file numbers are assigned. On The file numbers are reset to the star t (100-0001) eachtime a new CF card is inser ted. New images recorded onCF cards with existing files are assigned the nextavailable number. Off The file number of the last image...

118 Replaying Displaying Images Individually You can view the recorded images on the LCD monitor. 1 Set the mode switch to . The last recorded image appears (single image replay). 2 Move between images using the left orright button. Use the left button to move to the previous image and theright butt...

119 Repla ying, Er asing Magnifying Images Images can be magnified up to approximately 10 times. 1 Set the mode switch to . 2 Press the zoom lever toward . • You can move around the magnified image using the left, right, up or down button. • Hold the button down and press the zoom lever toward to cy...

120 Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Replay) Up to nine images can be viewed at once in index replay. 1 Set the mode switch to . 2 Press the zoom lever toward . Nine images appear at once (index replay). 3 Change the image selection using the left,right, up or down button. 4 Press the zoom leve...

121 Repla ying, Er asing Jumping Between Images The display can be advanced or set back 9 images ineither single image replay or index replay. 1 Display the JUMP bar. • Press the zoom lever twice toward while in single replay (p. 118). • Press the zoom lever once toward while in index replay (p. 120...

122 Viewing Movies You can replay the images shot in mode. 1 Set the mode switch to . Movies cannot be viewed in index replay. 2 Select a movie using the left or rightbutton and press the button. • A movie displays with the icon on it. • The movie replay panel appears. 3 Select (Play) using the left...

124 Editing Movies You can delete unwanted portions from the first or secondhalf of a movie clip. 1 Select the movie you wish to edit andpress the button. See Viewing Movies (p. 122). 2 Select (Edit) using the left or right button and press the button. The movie editing panel and the movie editing b...

127 Repla ying, Er asing Rotating Images in the Display Images can be rotated 90º and 270º clockwise on theLCD monitor. 0 ° (Original) 90 ° 270 ° 1 Select (Rotate) from the [ (Replay)] menu. See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 43). 2 Select an image you want to rotate usingthe left or right button ...

128 Attaching Sound Memos to Images In replay mode (including single replay, index replay andmagnifying replay) you can attach sound memos (up to 60seconds) to an image. The sound data is saved in WAVEformat. 1 Select (Sound Memo) in the [ (Replay)] menu. See Selecting menus and Settings (p. 43). ap...

129 Repla ying, Er asing • The recording starts and the elapsed time is displayed. Speak towards the microphone of the camera. • To stop recording, press the button. To restar t recording press the button again. • You can add as many sound memos as you like until their total time reaches 60 seconds....

130 Auto Play Use this feature to automatically replay all of the imagesin the CF card (Auto Play). The LCD monitor displayseach image for approximately 3 seconds. 1 In the [ (Replay)] menu, select (Auto Play). • See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 43). • Once you have selected it, Auto Play star t...

131 Repla ying, Er asing Protecting Images You can protect impor tant images from accidentalerasure. 1 In the [ (Replay)] menu, select (Protect). See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 43). 2 Select an image you want to protect usingthe left or right button and press the button. • The icon appears on ...

132 Erasing ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Please note that erased images cannot be recovered.Exercise caution before erasing a file. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Erasing Images Individually 1 Select the image you wish to erase usingthe left or r...

133 Repla ying, Er asing Erasing All Images 1 In the [ (Replay)] menu, select (Erase all) and press the button. A confirmation screen appears. 2 Select [OK] using the left or right buttonand press the button. To cancel instead of erasing, select [Cancel] and press the button. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○...

134 Formatting a CF Card You should format a new CF card or one from which youwish to erase all images and other data. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Please note that formatting (initializing) a CF card erasesall data, including protected images and other file types.Please che...

136 Printing About Printing This camera supports direct printing. By connecting thecamera to an optional direct print compatible printer (CPSeries)* 1 or a Bubble Jet printer (sold separately) that suppor ts the direct print function, you can send theimages from the CF card directly to the printer u...

137 Pr inting, T ransf err ing Print Settings for Direct Print Function • Select how many copies you want (p.146) • Select the print style (p.146) • Standard / Multiple• Bordered / Borderless• Date On / Off • Select the print area (Trimming) (p.149, 152) DPOF Print Settings • Select the image you wa...

138 Selecting from the Print Order Menu Use the Print Order Menu as shown below to select allprint settings. Direct Print Function Mode switch ➔ DPOF Settings Mode switch ➔ PowerShot A70

140 Connecting the Camera to a Printer You can make clear prints swiftly and easily when youconnect the camera to an optional direct print functioncompatible printer (CP Series) or a direct print functioncompatible Bubble Jet printer (sold separately). It can alsobe used with DPOF print settings. ○ ...

142 Connecting Bubble Jet Printer to the Camera ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Please read the user guide supplied with your BJ printerto see if it is compatible with the direct print function, andfor instructions on connection cables and generaloperations. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○...

146 Setting the Print Settings (Direct Print Function) Selecting the Number of Copies 1 In Replaying mode, press the button and select the [Copies] option using theup or down button. 2 Specify the desired number of copiesusing the left or right button. You can specify from 1 to 99 prints. Setting th...

147 Pr inting, T ransf err ing Direct Print Function Compatible BJ Printer Paper Select the paper size from the following.[Card #1], [Card #2], [Card #3], [LTR] or[A4]For the usable paper type, please referto the Bubble Jet Printer User Guide. Borders Borderless Prints right to the edges of the page...

149 Pr inting, T ransf err ing 4 Press the button. If [Borderless] or [Multiple] is selected as the print style, thecenter portion of the recorded image (the image displayedon the LCD monitor) is printed at an enlarged size. As aresult, the image’s top, bottom and sides may be croppedslightly. The a...

150 1 In Replaying mode, press the button, choose [Trimming] using the up or downbutton and press the button again. The trimming frame will appear at the center of the image.If a trimming setting has already been selected for theimage, the frame will appear around the previously selectedpor tion. 2 ...

152 Specifying the Printing Area (PowerShot A60) Choose from three printing area options. Top Prints the top area of an image. Middle Prints the middle area of an image. Bottom Prints the bottom area of an image. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Prior to Setting the Printing Are...

155 Pr inting, T ransf err ing 3 Select images for printing. Single Images • When the print type (p. 156) is set to [Standard] or [Both], selectan image using the left or rightbutton. You can set the number ofcopies (up to 99) to be printedusing the up or down button. • When the print type (p. 156) ...

156 4 Press the button. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ • Images are printed in order from oldest to newest by the shooting date. • A maximum of 998 images can be marked per CF card.• Press the zoom lever in step 3 to switch between single and 3-image index replay for selecting...

160 Printing with DPOF Print Settings You can use the DPOF print settings to print with anoptional direct print function compatible printer (CPSeries) or with a direct print function compatible BJprinter. 1 In the [ (Replay)] menu, select (Print Order) and press the button. See Selecting Menus and S...

163 Pr inting, T ransf err ing Image Transfer Settings (DPOF Transfer Order) Using the camera, you can make marks on images youwish to transfer and attach to e-mails. (Please use thesupplied software for actually transferring images. ) Thesesettings are compatible with the Digital Print Order Format...

164 3 Select images for transferring. Single Images • Select an image using the left or right button and mark or removemarks from images using the upor down button. • You can use the same procedures to select images inindex replay (3 images). All the Images on a CF Card • Switch to index replay (thr...

165 Connecting Viewing Images on a TV Set A video-compatible television connected via the suppliedAV cable AVC-DC100 can be used to view images as youshoot or replay them. 1 Turn off the camera (p. 30). 2 Attach the AV Cable to the terminal on thecamera. 3 Plug the other ends of the AV cable to thev...

167 Connecting Downloading Images to a Computer Download images taken with the camera to a computer inone of the following ways: • Connect the camera to a computer with the USB cable You can then download images directly from thecamera to a computer. • Directly from the CF card Using a laptop comput...

169 Connecting To disconnect the cable fromthe camera: Hold the cableconnector firmly at both sidesand pull it straight out. For information about what to do after making theconnection, please refer the Software Starter Guide . 3 Set the camera’s mode switch to and press the ON/OFF button until thei...

170 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ • It is recommended to power the camera with the optional AC Adapter Kit ACK600 when connected to acomputer (p. 195). • All procedures performed with a connection to a USB 2.0 compliant board are not guaranteed. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ...

171 Connecting Downloading Directly from a CF Card 1 Eject the CF card from the camera, andinsert it into a CF card reader connectedto the computer. • If you are using a PC card reader, first inser t the CFcard into a PC card adapter(optional), and then insertthe PC card adapter into thecomputer’s P...

172 List of Menu Options and Messages FUNC. Menu Item/ Setting Content Reference Menu Screen Page * Default setting Exposure Compensation Sets the exposure compensation.-2 ... 0 ... +2 Flash Output Adjusts the flash output in mode. White Balance Sets the white balance.• (Auto)* • (Day Light) • (Clou...

173 Appendix Item/ Setting Content Reference Menu Screen Page ISO Speed Sets the sensitivity at which images arerecorded.• 50*• 100• 200• 400• AUTO Photo Effect Switches between photo effects.• (Effect Off)* • (Vivid) • (Neutral) • (Low Sharpening) • (Sepia) • (B/W) Light Metering System Switches be...

176 Replay Menu Item/ Setting Content Reference Menu Screen Page Protect Protects images from accidentalerasure. Rotate Rotates images 90 or 270 degreesclockwise in the display. Sound Memo Adds sound memos to images. Erase all Erases all images from a CF card(excluding protected images). 131 127 128...

178 Set up Menu Item/ Setting Content Reference Menu Screen Page Beep Sets whether or not the beep soundswhen the shutter button is pressed orwhen a menu operation is performed.See also “How the [Beep] setting in the[ (Set up)] menu and each sound setting in the [ (My Camera)] menu are related” on p...

181 Appendix Video System Sets the video output signal standard.• NTSC*• PAL Item/ Setting Content Reference Menu Screen Page * Default setting 165 My Camera Menu You can select the theme, start-up image and sound,shutter sound, operation sound and selftimer sound usedon this camera. These are calle...

183 Appendix Shutter Sound Sets the shutter sound when youdepress the shutter button. There is noshutter sound while a movie is beingshot.* 1 • (Off) • * •• *1 How the [Beep] setting in the [ (Set up)] menu and each sound setting in the [ (My Camera)] menu are related To actually turn off the sound ...

184 Resetting the Settings to Default You can reset all of the menu and button operationsettings to default except for [Date/Time], [Language], and[Video System]. 1 Turn on the camera. The mode dial can be turned to any setting. 2 Press the button for longer than 5 seconds. The message “Reset settin...

186 List of Messages The following messages may appear on the LCD monitor. Busy...: Image is being recorded to, or read from, CFcard. Resetting settings to default. No Memory card: You attempted to shoot or replay imageswithout a CF card installed. Cannot record!: You attempted to shoot an image wit...

191 Appendix Appendices Replacing the Date Battery The camera uses a special Date battery to power itsinternal clock. If the LCD monitor displays the Set Date/Time menu when you turn on the camera, this means thatthe Date battery has run down and the clock has stoppedrunning. Please purchase a repla...

195 Appendix Using the AC Adapter Kit ACK600 This optional adapter kit allows you to operate the cameracontinuously without worrying about having to stop andreplace the batteries. Use of the kit is recommendedwhen you are planning long sessions with the camera,and whenever you connect the camera to ...

196 2 Open the terminal cover, and connect the adapter’s DC plug into thecamera’s DC IN terminal. Please unplug the adapter from the power outlet when youhave finished using the camera. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Please do not attempt to use any AC adapter other thanAC Ada...

197 Appendix Using the Optional Lenses and Lens Adapter The camera suppor ts use of the optional Wide Conver terWC-DC52, Tele-conver ter TC-DC52 and Close-up Lens250D (52 mm). In order to attach any of these lenses, youalso need to use the optional Conversion Lens AdapterLA-DC52C. • When attaching t...

199 Appendix Shooting Ranges in Macro Mode Distance between Field Coverage Lens tip and Subject 13 cm 48 × 36 mm (5.1 in.) (1.9 × 1.4 in.) 25 cm 82 × 61 mm (9.8 in.) (3.2 × 2.4 in.) 4 cm 55 × 41 mm (1.6 in.) (2.2 × 1.7 in.) 25 cm 230 × 173 mm (9.8 in.) (9.1 × 6.8 in.) At maximumtelephoto At maximumw...

201 Appendix 4 Align the ¡ marks on the Conversion Lens Adapter and the camera, and turn theadapter in the direction of the arrows asfar as the C mark on the camera. ➔ 5 Set the lens on the adapter, and attach itsecurely by turning it in the indicateddirection.

203 Appendix Camera Care and Maintenance Use the following procedures to clean the camera body,lens, viewfinder, LCD monitor and other par ts. Camera Body Wipe the camera body with a soft cloth or eyeglass lens wiper. Lens First use a lens blower brush to remove dust anddir t, then remove any remain...

204 Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution Press the ON/OFFbutton for a fewmoments. Confirm that the CFcard slot cover orbattery cover issecurely closed. Reload the batteries inthe correct direction. • Replace with unused alkaline or fullyrecharged batteries(four AA-sizebatteries.) • Use an AC adapt...

211 Appendix All data is based on Canon’s standard testing methods.Subject to change without notice. PowerShot A70 / PowerShot A60 Camera A70 : Approx. 3.2 million effective pixels A60 : Approx. 2 million Image A70 : 1/2.7 in. CCD (Total number of pixels: approx. 3.3 million) Sensor A60 : 1/2.7 in. ...

215 Appendix CF Cards and Estimated Capacities (Recordable Images) PowerShot A70 FC-16M FC-32M FC-64M FC-128M FC-256MH 8 18 38 76 154 L 16 33 68 137 276 32 67 136 274 548 14 30 61 122 246 M1 26 54 109 219 440 52 108 217 435 868 25 53 107 215 431 M2 46 94 189 379 762 84 174 349 700 1390 58 120 241 48...

217 Appendix NiMH Battery NB-1AH Supplied with the optional NiMH Battery NB4-100 set and the Battery/Charger Kit CBK100. Type Rechargeable nickel metal hydride battery Nominal Voltage 1.2 V DC Typical Capacity 1600 mAh (Lowest : 1550mAh) Cycle Life Approx. 300 times Operating 0 – 35 ° C (32 – 95 ° F...

218 CompactFlash™ Card Card Slot Type Type I Dimensions 36.4 × 42.8 × 3.3 mm (1.4 × 1.7 × 0.1 in.) Weight Approx. 10 g (0.4 oz.) Wide Converter WC-DC52 (optional) Magnification Approx. 0.7 × (35 mm film equivalent at wide angle end: approx. 24.5 mm) Focusing Range Approx. 60 mm (2.4 in.) – ∞ (from t...

220 Index A AC Adapter Kit 195AF Frame Auto Selection 98Manual Selection 98 Aperture-Priority AE ( ) 94 Aperture Value 89, 91, 94, 96Auto Mode ( ) 60 Auto Play 130A/V Out Terminal 165 B Batteries Battery Cover 17Change 20Handling Precautions 21Installing 20Low Status 23Performance 214Rechargeable Ba...

223 FCC Notice (Digital Camera, Model PC1043 and PC1044) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the followingtwo conditions;(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that m...