Canon A50 User Manual
Read this guide first if you are new to this camera.
It describes the camera functions, setup and operating procedures.
Digital Camera Operating Steps and Reference Guides
Hardware Guide
(This Guide)
Prepare the Camera for Use
Start Taking Pictures
PowerShot A50 Software Starter Guide
Install the Software
PowerShot A50 Solutions Disk(s)
Load Images onto a Computer
or
"Using [ software name ] " On-screen
Guide or PowerShot A50 Softwar e
Stater Guide
On-screen "Help"
Processing Images with the Software
Read This First
Camera Setup
Quick Start
Basic Functions
Buttons
Mode Dial Functions
Stitch Assist Mode
Menu Features
Other Functions
Appendices
Customer Support
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a Canon PowerShot A50, the easy-to-use digital camera with a wide-angle
zoom lens and a large range of built-in functions incorporated into a compact, completely flat body.
Carefully read this guide and the accompanying PowerShot A50 Software Starter Guide to ensure
you obtain maximum benefit from the digital imaging possibilities offered by the PowerShot A50.
Disclaimer
• While every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this guide is accurate and complete,
no liability can be accepted for any errors or omissions. Canon Inc. reserves the right to change the specifications
of the hardware and software described herein at any time without prior notice.
• No part of this guide may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into
any language in any form, by any means, without the prior written permission of Canon Inc.
• Canon Inc. makes no warranties for damages resulting from corrupted or lost data due to a mistaken operation or
malfunction of the camera, the software, the CompactFlash™ cards (CF cards), personal computers, peripheral
devices, or use of non-Canon CF cards.
Trademark Acknowledgments
Canon and PowerShot are trademarks of Canon Inc. CompactFlash is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation. IBM is a
registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. Macintosh and Power Macintosh are trademarks
of Apple Computer Inc in the United States and other countries. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. Other names and products not mentioned above may
be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
Copyright © 1999 Canon Inc. All rights reserved.
Notice: Please ensure that you read and follow the handling and safety precautions on
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pages 9 to 14 of this guide before attempting to use the camera.
FCC Notice
Digital Camera, Model PS1026
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15
of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and , if not installed and used
in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference
to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
Use of shielded cable is required to comply with class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.
Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual. If such
changes or modifications should be made, you could be
required to stop operation of the equipment.
Canon U.S.A. Inc.
One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A.
Tel No. (516) 328-5600
THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS MEETS ALL
REQUIREMENTS OF THE CANADIAN INTERFERENCECAUSING EQUIPMENT REGULATIONS.
CET APPAREIL NUMERIQUE DE LA CLASSE B RESPECTE
TOUTES LES EXIGENCES DU REGLEMENT SUR LE
MATERIEL BROUILLEUR DU CANADA.
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Table of Contents
Read This First ..................................... 9
Handling and Safety Precautions.......... 9
Guide to Components .......................... 15
Camera Setup .................................... 18
Charging the Battery Pack................... 18
Installing the Battery Pack................... 20
Using the Camera with an AC Power
Source ........................ 23
Inserting a CF Card ............................... 24
Attaching the Wrist Strap.................... 27
Setting the Menu Language ............... 28
Setting the Date and Time .................. 29
Quick Start
Taking Pictures................................... 32
Taking pictures in Auto Mode ............. 32
Replaying Images..............................34
Replaying Images in PLAY Mode ........ 34
Replaying Images in MULTI Mode ...... 34
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Erasing Images .................................. 36
Erasing Images from a CF Card ........... 36
Detailed Guide to the Functions
Basic Functions ..................................40
Image Size and Quality ...........................
Specifications ............ 40
Power On/Off Switch............................ 41
Camera Modes ...................................... 42
Display Panel......................................... 43
Viewfinder ............................................ 44
Indicators............................................... 45
Upper Indicator................................... 45
Lower Indicator................................... 45
Buttons............................................... 4 6
Shutter Button...................................... 46
Pressing Halfway................................. 46
Pressing Fully ...................................... 46
Rapid Shot Function............................ 47
Focus Lock .......................................... 48
Zoom Buttons ....................................... 49
Continuous/Self-Timer/+ Button ......... 49
Flash/- Button........................................ 51
MACRO/JUMP Button........................... 52
LCD/VIDEO Button................................ 54
MENU Button........................................ 54
SET Button............................................. 5 5
Mode Dial Functions ......................... 56
Lock........................................................ 56
Auto Mode............................................ 56
Program Mode...................................... 57
Stitch Assist Mode ................................ 58
Play Mode ............................................. 59
Multi Mode ........................................... 59
PC Mode ................................................ 60
Stitch Assist Mode ............................ 61
Procedures for Shooting Horizontal/
Vertical Sequences ....... 63
Procedures for Shooting 2 x 2 (Matrix)
Sequences ................... 6 5
Menu Features................................... 68
Basic Menu Operations ........................ 69
Record Menu......................................... 70
Quality ................................................ 7 0
+/- (Exp.) ............................................. 72
White Balance..................................... 73
Slow Shutter ....................................... 74
Play Menu ............................................. 75
Show/Hide Info. .................................. 75
Erase ................................................... 76
Protect ................................................ 7 7
Rotate ................................................. 77
Slide Show .......................................... 78
Print Order .......................................... 81
Setup...................................................... 85
LCD..................................................... 85
Beep ................................................... 8 5
Power Save ......................................... 85
Date/Time ........................................... 86
Review ................................................ 86
File No. Reset ...................................... 87
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Format ................................................ 88
Language............................................ 89
Other Functions................................. 90
Connecting to a TV .............................. 90
Changing the Button Battery.............. 91
Changing the Recording Format ........ 94
Appendices ........................................ 95
Camera Maintenance ........................... 9 5
Troubleshooting ................................... 96
List of Message Codes ........................ 100
List of Messages.................................. 101
Specifications ...................................... 102
Index................................................. 105
Customer Support ...........................107
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Read This First
Handling and Safety Precautions
Please read the handling and safety precautions that appear in the following pages of this guide
and the PowerShot A50 Software Starter Guide. When you read through the remaining pages, we
recommend that you have the camera at hand to try each function as you read about the correct
handling procedures.
Please Read
Test Shots
Before you shoot images of subjects of importance to you, we highly recommend that you shoot
several trial images to confirm that you are operating the camera correctly. Please note that
Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and distributors of its digital cameras are not liable for
any consequential damages arising from any malfunction of a PowerShot camera or
CompactFlash™ card (CF card) that results in the failure of an image to be recorded or to be
recorded in a format that is machine sensible.
Warning Against Copyright Infringement
Please note that PowerShot digital cameras are intended for personal use and should never be
used in a manner that infringes upon or contravenes international or domestic copyright laws
and regulations. Please be advised that in certain cases the copying of images from performances, exhibitions, or commercial properties by means of a camera or other device may
contravene copyright or other legal rights even if the image was shot for personal use.
Read This First
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Read This First
Safety Precautions
•Before using the camera, please ensure that you have read and understood the safety
precautions described below. Always ensure that the camera is operated correctly.
•The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended to instruct you in the safe
and correct operation of the camera and its accessories to prevent injuries or damage to
yourself, other persons and equipment.
•In the next few pages, the term “equipment” refers primarily to the camera and its power
supply accessories.
Warnings
• Do not aim the camera directly into the sun or at other intense light sources that could injure your
eyesight.
• Do not trigger the optional flash in close proximity to human or animal eyes. Exposure to the intense
light produced by the flash may injure eyesight. In particular, remain at least one meter (39 inches) away
from infants when using the flash.
• Store this equipment out of the reach of children and infants. Accidental damage to the camera or
batteries by a child could result in serious injury. In addition, placement of the strap around the child’s
neck could result in suffocation.
• Be particularly careful to keep the button batteries (CR2016 lithium) used in the camera out of the reach
of children. Seek medical assistance immediately if a child swallows a battery.
• Do not use substances containing alcohol, benzene or thinners or other flammable substances on the
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equipment. The use of these substances may lead to fire or electrical shock.
• Do not attempt to disassemble or alter any part of the equipment that is not expressly prescribed in this
guide. Disassembly or alteration may result in high-voltage electrical shock. Internal inspections,
alterations and repairs should be conducted by qualified service personnel authorized by your camera
distributor or a Canon Customer Support Help Desk.
• Do not touch the interior of the flash if it is exposed. Touching it may result in electrical shock. Please
consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk.
• Stop operating the equipment immediately if it should emit smoke or noxious fumes. Failure to do so may
result in fire or electrical shock. Immediately power off the camera: turn the Mode Dial to the L (Lock)
position and remove the camera battery or unplug the compact power adapter from the electrical outlet.
Confirm that smoke or fume emissions cease. Please consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon
Customer Support Help Desk.
• Stop operating the equipment if it is dropped or the casing is damaged. Failure to do so may result in
fire or electrical shock. Immediately power off the camera: turn the Mode Dial to the L (Lock) position and
remove the camera battery or unplug the compact power adapter from the electrical outlet. Please consult
your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk.
• Prevent the equipment from contact with, or immersion in, water and other liquids. Do not allow liquids
to enter the interior. The camera has not been waterproofed. If the exterior comes into contact with a
liquid or salt air, wipe it dry with a soft, absorbent cloth. In the event that water or other foreign
substances enter the interior, immediately power off the camera: turn the Mode Dial to the L (Lock)
position and remove the camera battery or unplug the compact power adapter from the electrical outlet.
Continued use of the equipment may result in fire or electrical shock. Please consult your camera
distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk.
• Do not cut, damage, alter or place heavy items on the power adapter cord. Any of these actions may
cause an electrical short circuit, which may lead to fire or electrical shock. Replace a broken or damaged
power adapter cord.
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• Do not handle the power adapter cord if your hands are wet. Handling it with wet hands may lead to
electrical shock. When unplugging the cord, ensure that you hold the rigid portion of the plug. Pulling
on the flexible portion of the cord may damage or expose the wire and insulation, creating the potential
for fires or electrical shocks.
• Use of power sources not expressly recommended for this equipment may lead to overheating,
distortion of the equipment, fire, electrical shock or other hazards. Use only the recommended compact
power adapter and accessories.
• Power down the computer and unplug the power adapter cord before attempting to connect the
interface cable to avoid the risk of electrical shock.
• Do not place the batteries near a heat source or expose it to direct flame or heat, or immerse them in
water. Such exposure may damage the batteries and lead to the leakage of corrosive liquids, which may
result in fire, electrical shock, explosion and serious injury.
• Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the batteries. There is serious risk of injury due to
an explosion. Immediately flush with water any area of the body, including the eyes and mouth, or
clothing that comes into contact with the inner contents of a battery. If the eyes or mouth contact these
substances, immediately flush them with water and seek medical assistance.
• Avoid dropping or subjecting the batteries to severe impacts that could damage the casing. It could lead
to leakage and injury.
• Do not short-circuit the battery terminals with metallic objects, such as key holders. It could lead to
overheating, burns and other injuries. Use the supplied battery case when transporting or storing the
batteries.
• Before you discard a battery, cover the terminals with tape or other insulators to prevent direct contact
with other objects. Contact with the metallic components of other materials in waste containers may
lead to fire or explosions. Discard the batteries in specialized waste facilities if available in your area.
• Use of batteries not expressly recommended for this equipment may cause explosions or leaks, resulting
in fire, injury and damage to the surroundings. Use only recommended batteries and accessories.
• Use only Compact Power Adapter CA-PS100/100E to charge Battery Pack NB-5H. Use of other chargers
may result in overheating, distortion, fire or electrical shock.
• Disconnect Compact Power Adapter CA-PS100/100E from both the camera and electrical outlet after
recharging and when the camera is not in use. Leaving it connected for long periods of time may cause
it to overheat, distort or catch fire.
• The camera terminal of the compact power adapter cord is designed for exclusive use with the
PowerShot A50. Do not use it with other products or batteries. There is risk of fire and other hazards.
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Caution
• Avoid using, placing or storing the equipment in places subject to strong sunlight or high temperatures,
such as the dashboard or trunk (boot) of a car. Exposure to intense sunlight and heat may cause the
batteries to leak, overheat or explode, resulting in fire, burns or other injuries. High temperatures may
also cause deformation of the casing. Ensure that there is good ventilation when using the compact
power adapter to charge the battery pack or power the camera.
• Do not store the equipment in humid or dusty areas. Storage in these areas could lead to fire, electrical
shock or other damage.
• 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.
• Be careful not to cover the flash with your fingers when shooting. In addition, do not touch the surface
of the flash after taking several pictures in rapid succession. Either action could result in burns.
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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 Related Problems
Moving the equipment rapidly between hot and cold temperatures may cause condensation (water
droplets) to form on its external and internal surfaces. You can avoid this by placing the equipment in an
airtight plastic bag and letting it adjust to temperature changes slowly before removing it from the bag.
If Condensation Forms Inside the Camera
Stop using the camera immediately if you detect condensation. Continued use may damage the
equipment. Remove the CF card, battery and compact power adapter (if connected) from the camera
and wait until the moisture evaporates completely before resuming use.
Extended Storage
When not using the camera for extended periods of time, remove the battery and store the
equipment in a safe place. (Do not remove the button-sized CR2016 lithium battery.) Storing the
camera for extended periods with the battery pack installed will run down the battery pack and
may damage the camera.
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Guide to Components
Front View
• Lens
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• Viewfinder (p. 44)
• Autofocus (AF)
Auxiliary Light Emitter
• Flash (p. 51)
• Red-Eye Reduction Lamp (p. 51)
• VIDEO Terminal (p. 90)
• DIGITAL Terminal
(see Software Starter Guide)
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Back View
• Viewfinder (p. 44)
• CF Card Slot Cover (p. 24)
• Lock for CF Card Slot Cover (p. 24)
• Strap Holder (p. 27)
• LCD Panel*
• DC Coupler Cable Cover (p. 23)
• Battery Cover (p. 20)
• Battery Cover Lock (p. 20)
• Tripod Socket
*The LCD panel is produced with extremely high-
precision manufacturing techniques, with more
than 99.99% of the pixels operating to
specification. Less than 0.01% of the pixels may
occasionally misfire or appear as black or red
dots. This has no effect on the recorded image
and does not constitute a malfunction.
Operation panel
Read This First
• Mode Dial (p. 56)
Display Panel•
(p. 43)
Indicators •
(p. 45)
SET Button •
(pp. 55, 69)
MENU Button •
(pp. 54, 69)
• Shutter Button (p. 46)
• Flash/- Button (p. 51)
• Continuous/Self-Timer/+
Button (p. 49)
• Zoom Buttons (p. 49)
• LCD/VIDEO Button
(p. 54)
• MACRO/JUMP Button (p. 52)
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Camera Setup
Battery Pack NB-5H, Compact Power Adapter
Camera Setup
CA-PS100/100E, power cords, DC Coupler
DR-100A and 2CR5 lithium batteries are sold
separately in some regions.
To confirm the package contents, see the
back of the System Map packaged with
your camera.
Charging the Battery Pack
Follow the instructions below to charge
Battery Pack NB-5H before installing it in the
camera.
1. Attach the AC power cord to Compact
Power Adapter CA-PS100/100E and plug
it into an electrical outlet.
To AC Electrical Outlet
AC power cord
Compact Power Adapter
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CA-PS100/100E
2. Set the battery pack into the compact
power adapter as shown below.
Battery Pack
NB-5H
CHARGING Indicator
• While charging, the CHARGING indicator
on the charger will flash green.
• Once the battery pack has charged, the
CHARGING indicator will stop flashing
and shine steadily.
• The battery pack requires approximately 90 minutes to charge fully from
a completely discharged state (as
charged with Compact Power Adapter
CA-PS100/100E according to standard
Canon testing conditions).
• Charging times will vary with the
ambient temperature and charge state
of the battery pack.
• To protect and prolong the battery pack
life, do not charge it longer than 24
hours at a time.
• Do not charge the battery pack in
poorly ventilated areas.
• Remove the power cord from the outlet
when charging is complete or the
compact power adapter is not in use.
• Do not charge batteries other than
Battery Pack NB-5H with the compact
power adapter.
• The battery pack continues to discharge
a minute amount while it is left in the
camera, even if the camera is not used.
Since continual discharge will shorten
the life of the battery pack, you should
remove it from the camera when it is
not in use and store it in the supplied
case in a cool dry place. Remember to
charge it fully before using it again.
• The battery pack capacity may diminish
if it is repeatedly charged without first
being fully discharged. It can be
restored by fully charging and discharging it several times.
• The service life of a battery pack has
expired if its capacity to hold a charge
diminishes severely despite several cycles
of full charging and discharging. Replace
the battery pack with a new one.
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Installing the Battery Pack
The following describes how to insert Battery Pack
Camera Setup
NB-5H or 2CR5 lithium battery into the camera.
Fully charge Battery Pack NB-5H before
using it for the first time.
1. Ensure that the Mode
Dial is turned to the L
(Lock) position (power
off).
3. Install the battery pack into the battery
chamber with the terminals oriented in
the direction shown.
2CR5 NB-5H
Battery Terminals
2. Slide the battery cover lock to the
release position and open the battery
cover.
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4. Close the battery cover and slide the
lock into the locked position.
• When removing battery Pack NB-5H
from the camera, it is helpful to slip
your fingernail or fingertip into the
indent on the bottom of the battery
pack before you gently pull it out.
Indent
• Make sure that the battery cover lock is
in the lock position. The camera will not
operate unless the lock is secured.
• Remove the battery pack from the
camera whenever you will not use it for
an extended period. Do not remove the
button battery because it is used as the
reserve power source for the date and
time settings.
2CR5 Lithium Batteries
• Please note that using 2CR5 lithium
batteries at low temperatures will
severely limit their performance. Even
new batteries may only provide power
for a few shots. You can obtain more
shots if you warm the battery in your
pocket immediately prior to use. When
operating the camera at close to 32˚F
(0˚C) , keep the LCD panel off and
compose images with the optical
viewfinder.
• Even if the battery charge appears to be
depleted while shooting at low
temperature (“Lb” shows in the display
panel), the battery may still retain a
charge when used at room temperature.
• Do not use 2CR5 lithium batteries that
have been used in another camera. The
camera may not operate properly.
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• You are advised to use a power kit (sold
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separately in some regions), a charged
battery pack or an AC adapter if you
will be using the camera frequently at
low temperatures, loading images onto
a computer or performing other tasks
that require extended operation.
• Replace the supplied 2CR5 lithium
battery with a new one of the same
type.
Battery Performance
Battery Pack NB-5H 2CR5 Lithium Batteries
(Fully charged) (New, Sanyo Brand)
Shooting Capacity
LCD Panel On Approx. 70 shots
LCD Panel Off
Replay Capacity Approx. 70 min. Approx. 100 min.
Approx. 280 shots
•This data is generated according to our
standard test conditions. Results will vary
with shooting conditions and camera
modes. (Shooting: room temperature,
Large/Fine, zoom used, flash fired once
every four shots. Replay: room temperature, continuous replay of one image
every 5 seconds.)
Approx. 80 shots
Approx. 500 shots
Using the Camera with an AC Power Source
To power the camera with an AC power
source, connect DC Coupler DR-100A to
Compact Power Adapter CA-PS100/100E as
shown below and replace Battery Pack NB-5H
with the other end of the DC coupler.
DC Coupler
DR-100A
Compact Power
Adapter
CA-PS100/100E
Cable Cover
DC
Indicator
DC
Terminal
• The DC output indicator on the
compact power adapter will shine red
while in use as a DC power source for
the camera.
• Please note that the compact power
adapter will not charge a battery pack
while in use as a DC power source for
the camera.
• Unplug the compact power adapter
cord from the electrical outlet after
use.
• The compact power adapter can only
be used as an AC power source for
products specified for use with Battery
Pack NB-5H.
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Inserting a CF Card
Follow the procedures below to insert a CF
Camera Setup
card into the camera.
• Please note that using CF cards in this
camera that have been used in other
manufacturers’ cameras or edited with
other application software may cause
malfunctions.
1. Slide the lock for the CF card slot cover
to the open position and open the
cover.
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2. As shown below, orient the card with
its label side facing up and insert it into
the slot until it is firmly seated.
Arrow Mark
Label Side
The CF card eject button
will pop up when a card
is inserted. Use this
button to eject a card.
3. Close the CF card slot cover.
CF Cards and Estimated Capacities
Small/N Small/F Large/N Large/F CCD RAW
FC-4M 52 30 21 11 2
FC-8M 106 61 43 23 4
FC-15M 200 116 81 44 9
FC-30M 446 251 179 96 19
FC-48M 670 378 269 144 30
•S
mall (640 x 480 pixels) and Large (1280 x 960
pixels) images use JPEG compression. CCD RAW
(1280 x 960 pixels) images are uncompressed.
• N refers to Normal quality, F to Fine quality.
• Image totals are based on our standardized
shooting conditions. Actual totals may differ
according to the shooting conditions,
• Do not remove the battery or remove a
CF card while the camera is writing to a
CF card, erasing images or reading from
a CF card.
• A CF card is a high-precision electronic
component. Do not bend, apply force to,
or subject it to shocks or vibrations.
• Do not attempt to disassemble or alter a
CF card.
• Moving a CF card rapidly between
temperature extremes will cause
condensation to form on the card and
may lead to a malfunction. To avoid
condensation, place the CF card into a
sealed plastic bag before moving it into a
different temperature zone and allow it
to adjust slowly to the new temperature.
If condensation forms on the CF card, put
it aside until the water droplets have
evaporated completely.
• Place the CF card in the supplied case for
storage.
• Do not use or store CF cards in the
following types of location.
- Locations subject to strong magnetic
fields
- Locations subject to dust or sand
- Locations subject to high humidity and
high temperatures
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Precautions with CF Cards
Camera Setup
Please note that the PC card icon may take a
moment (about 1 minute) to appear on the
Taskbar of certain computers after insertion in
a PC card slot. If this occurs, you should delete
®
the Windows
standard driver and install the
SanDisk ATA FlashDisk device driver. The
procedures are described below. Please
consult your computer manufacturer if you
are uncertain about these procedures.
How to Remove the Windows Standard Driver
1. Insert the CF card (with adapter) into the
PC card slot. Right-click the [My computer] icon and select [Properties].
2. The System Properties dialog will appear.
Click the [Device Manager] tab and select
[View devices by connection] check box at
the top.
3. Click the [Computer] option, select the
device with the PC card icon and click the
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[Remove] button.
4. When the Confirm Device Removal dialog
appears, click the [OK] button.
5. Close the System Properties dialog.
6. Remove the CF card from the slot.
How to Install the SanDisk ATA FlashDisk
Device Driver
1. Insert the CF card into the PC card slot.
2. The New Hardware Found dialog will
appear. Choose the [Select from a list of
alternative drivers] option and click the
[OK] button.
3. Select the [Show all devices] option in the
Select Device dialog.
4. Select [SanDisk] in the Manufacturers
category. SanDisk ATA FlashDisk will
automatically be selected in the Models
category. Finish by clicking the [OK]
button.
Attaching the Wrist Strap
A wrist strap is supplied with this camera.
Follow the procedures below to attach it.
1. Insert the thin part of the wrist strap
through the strap holder.
Strap holder
2. Insert the other end of the wrist strap
through the loop of the thin part that
you inserted through the strap holder
in step 1.
3. Pull the wrist strap through the loop of
the thin part until the loop slips over
the plastic part of the strap.
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Setting the Menu Language
You can change the language in which
Camera Setup
messages are displayed.
The Language menu may appear differently on cameras in some regions.
MACRO/JUMP
SET Button
Button
LCD Panel
+/- Buttons
1. Turn the Mode Dial to the PLAY
position.
2. Press and hold the SET button, then
press the MACRO/JUMP button to
display the Language menu.
3. Use the +/- buttons to move between
language selections and the SET button
to execute the selection.
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Mode Dial
Setting the Date and Time
Set the correct date and time with the
following procedures.
SET Button
MENU Button
LCD Panel
+/- Buttons
1. Turn the Mode Dial to the (Auto)
position.
2. Press the MENU button to display the
Rec. menu.
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Mode Dial
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3. Press the +/- buttons to select [Setup].
Camera Setup
Then press the SET button to display
the Setup menu.
5. Press the SET button to move between
fields and the +/- buttons to advance
values.
4. Select [Date/Time] with the +/- buttons
and press the SET button. The Date/
Time menu will be displayed.
The factory default for the date display
style may differ in some regions.
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6. Once the settings are adjusted to your
satisfaction, press the MENU button to
save your selection and exit.
7. Turn the Mode Dial to the L (Lock)
position to shut off the power.
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