Canon PowerShot A200 Betriebsanweisung

Camera User GuideThis guide covers both the PowerShot A200 and PowerShot A100 digital cameras.• Please read the "Read this First" section (p

1918Preventing Malfunctions● Avoid Strong Magnetic FieldsNever place the camera in close proximity to electric motors or other equipment generating st

2120Never mix unused and partially used batter-ies. Always load two fresh (or fully recharged)batteries at the same time.Never mix batteries of differ

2322About CF CardsCF cards are high-precision electronicdevices. Do not bend them, apply force tothem, or subject them to shocks or vibration.Do not a

25245Set the date and time.Press or button to select the item to beset.Press or button to set the date and time.6Press the SET button.7Press t

2726Shooting Mode1Open the lens cover.The camera powers up in Shooting mode (still).Close the lens cover.The power goes off.OpenOpencloseopenReplay Mo

2928Using the LCD MonitorUse the LCD monitor for shooting images, whilstchecking images, for menu operations and re-playing images.The image in the LC

3130Information Displayedon the LCD MonitorShooting Mode*Displayed during digital zoom.The flash, continuous shoot, self-timer, macro,and infinity can

3332Using the ViewfinderYou can reduce power consumption byshooting images with the viewfinder.1Align the subject with the center of theoptical viewfi

3534You can press the shutter button all the waydown or halfway.Pressing HalfwayAutomatically sets theexposure, focus and whitebalance. The camerabeep

36 37Menu Display Change the MenuSet and ConfirmEndOpen the lens cover.Rec. MenuPlay MenuSet up MenuPress the button.Menu can be switched whenever

32When you have finished shooting photosInstalling the software Software Starter GuideConnecting the camera to a computer This guideDownloading images

3938● Basic Functions ●Menu Items Available SettingsReference PagesPlay Menu (Blue)Set up Menu (Yellow)p. 64p. 62p. 65p. 63p. 71p. 82p. 90p. 27p. 24p.

4140● Shooting ●Changing the Resolution / Compression You can change the resolution and compression(excluding movies) settings to suit your purpose.Re

4342● Shooting ● Using the Flash AutoSlow-SynchroRed-EyeReduction,AutoOnOffThe flash fires automatically as required by the light level.The flash may

4544● Shooting ● Macro / Infinity Modes MacroInfinityUse this mode when the distances from the lens tip to the subject is 5 to 20 cm (2 to 7.9 in.).

4746● Shooting ●Stitch Assist Mode Use this mode when taking shots that you wantto combine into a panorama. To create the pan-orama itself, you must s

4948● Shooting ●Movie Mode The clip will end automatically after thesetimes have elapsed or when the CF cardbecomes full.The exposure, focus and whit

5150● Shooting ●Switching Between Autofocus Modes 1In the [Rec.] menu, select (AiAF).See “Selecting Menus and Settings” (p. 36).2Press or button

5352● Shooting ● Setting the White Balance When the white balance is set to match the lightsource, the camera can reproduce colors moreaccurately.Auto

5554● Shooting ●Changing the ISO Speed Change the ISO speed when shooting imagesin dark places or when you want to raise theshutter speed.1In the [Rec

5756● Shooting ●FunctionReferencePagesResolutionCompressionFlashLargeMediumSmall MovieMovieSuperFineFineNormalAuto Red-eye reduction, AutoOnp. 41p. 41

54Back ViewViewfinder (p. 33)LCD Monitor (p. 29)Tripod SocketStrap Eyelet*CF Card Slot / Battery Cover (p. 19)● Components Guide ●* Be careful when ca

5958● Shooting ●FunctionReference PagesFlashMacro ModeInfinity ModeExposure CompensationWhite BalancePhoto EffectISO SpeedAuto Focus FrameDigital Zoom

6160Viewing Movies Pausing and Resuming Play• Press the SET button to pause the movie.Press it again to resume play.Fast Forwarding / Rewinding• Pres

6362Auto Play Use this feature to automatically replay all ofthe images in the CF card (Auto Play). The LCDmonitor displays each image for approximat

6564ErasingErasing Images Individually 1Press the or button to selectthe image you want to erase andpress the button.2Press the or button to

6766Formatting a CF Card You should format new CF cards before usingthem.Formatting a CF card will permanently erase alldata already on it, including

6968● Printing ●Connecting the Camera to a PrinterTwo direct interface cables are included withCanon printers having the direct print function.Use the

7170● Printing ●PrintingMovies cannot be printed.Cancel PrintingPress the SET button while printing.A confirmation screen will appear. Press or butt

7372● Printing ●1While displaying the image, press theSET button. Press or button toselect [Style], then press the SETbutton.2Press or button t

7574● Printing ●2Press or button to select theprinting area from , or .• The selectable print area may move left orright for L size paper or w

7776● Printing ●You can set with the same method even if the button is pressed and changed to indexreplay (3-image index replay).For setting all image

76About this Camera User GuideIcons on the right end of title bars show the operationsmode. As in the example below, the shooting modeshould be set to

7978● Printing ● File No. Select [On] or [Off].5Press the MENU button.If you have chosen (index) as the print type,you cannot set [Date] and [

8180● Printing ●To print the date, set the [Date] setting in theprint order menu in Step 2 on the previous pageto [On]. You cannot set the date to pri

83823Select images for transferring. For setting images one by one• Press or button to select the imageand mark or remove from images using or

8584Connecting the Camera to a Computer Via the USB CableInstalling the included software in advanceallows you to download images automaticallysimply

8786Rec. Menu (1/2)List of Menu Options and Messages2Press the button.The LCD monitor displays in replay mode.When the connection to the computer is

8988Play MenuItem / Menu Screen Setting Content Item / Menu Screen Setting ContentProtectRotateErase allAuto Play Print OrderTransfer OrderProtects i

90 91Resetting the Settings to DefaultYou can reset all of the menu and button opera-tion settings to default except for [Date / Time]and [Language].1

9392Image too large :You attempted to replay an image whose resolution exceeded 3200 x 2400 pixels orwhose file size was too large.Incompatible JPEG f

9594● List of Menu Options and Messages ●The following table lists and explains the messages that may be on the LCD monitor when printingto an optiona

9796This charger can be used only to charge CanonAA-size NiMH batteries. Please do not attemptto charge any other type of batteries with thischarger.N

8 9● Table of Contents ●Movie Mode ... 49Using the Focus Lock ... 50Switching B

9998Using the Household Power Source(AC Adapter Kit ACK800)Use of the ACK800 optional AC adapter kit isrecommended when using the cameracontinuously

101100The camera is turned off.The CF card slot / battery cover is open.Batteries are loaded in the wrong direction.Batteries are depleted.Batteries a

103102Battery capacity drops due to low ambient temperatures.Battery terminals are dirty.The batteries have not been used for over a year.If using rec

105104The subject is beyond the range of the flash.The subject is too close to the flash.The subject is brighter than the sur-roundings.Light is shini

107106PowerShot A200 PowerShot A100SensitivityWhite BalanceFlashFlash RangeShooting ModesContinuous ShootingSelf-TimerRecording MediaFile FormatImage

109108<Test Conditions>Shooting : Room temperature (23°C, 73°F), alternating the shots every 20 seconds, flash used once every four shots, power

110 111● Specifications ●MovieFC-8M FC-16M FC-32M FC-64M FC-128M7 15316412811 24 49 100 20024 48 99 200 40110 21 43 88 17716 32 67 135 27132 64 131 26

112NiMH Battery NB-1AHSupplied with the optional NiMH Battery NB4-100 setand the Battery / Charger Kit CBK100.Type Rechargeable nickel hydridebatteryN

113● Index ●IndexAAdjusting the Exposure ... 52AF-assist Beam ... 4, 34AiAF ...

115114● Index ●ReplayingAuto Play ... 63Displaying Images Individually ... 59Rotating Images in the

1110● Table of Contents ●List of Menu Options and Messages 87Rec. Menu ... 87Play Menu ...

117116● Index ●DisclaimerWhile every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this guide is accurate andcomplete, no liability

119118FCC Notice(Digital Camera, Model PC1021 and PC1025)This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two

1312Safety PrecautionsBefore using the camera, please ensure that you have read and understood the safety precautionsdescribed below. Always ensure th

1514• Stop operating the equipment if it is dropped or the casing is damaged. Failure to do so may result in fire orelectrical shock. Immediately turn

1716 CAUTIONS• Avoid using, placing or storing the equipment in places subject to strong sunlight or hightemperatures, such as the dashboard or trunk