Canon A630 User Manual
ENGLISH
Before Using the Camera
Shooting
Playback/Erasing
Print/Transfer Settings
Photo of PowerShot A640
Viewing Images on a TV set
Troubleshooting
List of Messages
Appendix
Advanced
Camera User Guide
This guide explains camera features and procedures in detail.
Main Features
Shooting
z Automatically adjusts shooting settings to match particular
conditions
z Automatically detects camera orientation with an Intelligent
Orientation sensor
z Avoid the effects of camera shake or blurry subjects when
shooting by using a high ISO speed
z Changes specific image colors to shoot (Color Accent,
Color Swap)
z Attaches the separately sold wide converter or tele-converter
Playback
z Plays movies with sound
z
Plays back automatically
using the Auto Play function
Editing
z Adds effects to still
images with My Colors
z Records sound memos
for still images
z Edits movies
Printing
z Makes printing easy with
the Print/Share button
z Also supports non-Canon
brand PictBridge
compliant printers
Uses of Recorded Images
z Effortlessly transfer them to a computer with the Print/Share
button
Conventions Used in this Guide
Icons appearing next to, or below titles indicate the shooting
modes in which the procedure can be used.
Postcard Mode
Shooting Mode
* Unavailable shooting modes are shown grayed out.
See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 142).
z In this guide, the Basic Camera User Guide is referred to as the
Basic Guide, and the Advanced Camera User Guide is referred
to as the Advanced Guide.
: This mark denotes issues that may affect the camera’s operation.
This mark denotes additional topics that complement the
:
basic operating procedures.
You can use SD* memory cards, SDHC memory cards and
MultiMediaCards with this camera. These cards are collectively
called memory cards in this guide.
* SD stands for Secure Digital, a copyright protection system.
Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended.
This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when
used with genuine Canon accessories. Canon shall not be liable
for any damage to this product and/or accidents such as fire, etc.,
caused by the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories
(e.g., a leakage and/or explosion of a battery pack). Please note
that this warranty does not apply to repairs arising out of the
malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories, although you
may request such repairs on a chargeable basis.
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Table of Contents
Items marked with a are lists or charts that summarize camera
functions or procedures.
Conventions Used in this Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Handling Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Please Read. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Safety Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Preventing Malfunctions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Before Using the Camera - Basic Operations. . . . . . . . . 12
Using the LCD Monitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Using the Viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Power Saving Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Menus and Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Menu List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Resetting Settings to Their Default Values. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Formatting Memory Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Changing the Recording Pixels and Compression (Still Images) .27
Using the Digital Zoom/ Digital Tele-Converter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Continuous Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Postcard Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Embedding the Date in the Image Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Setting the Display Overlays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Movie Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Program AE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Setting the Shutter Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Setting the Aperture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture . . . . . . . . . .46
Selecting an AF Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
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Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects (Focus Lock, AF Lock,
Manual Focus) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Locking the Flash Exposure Setting (FE Lock) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Switching between Metering Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Adjusting the Exposure Compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Adjusting the Tone (White Balance) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Shooting in a My Colors Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Changing the Color . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Adjusting the ISO Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Switching between Flash Adjustment Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Compensating the Flash Adjustment / Flash Output . . . . . . . . . . 70
Switching the Timing at which the Flash Fires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Saving Custom Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Setting the Auto Rotate Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Creating an Image Destination (Folder). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Resetting the File Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Playback/Erasing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
Magnifying Images. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback) . . . . . . 79
Jumping to Images. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Viewing Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Editing Movies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Rotating Images in the Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Adding My Colors Effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Attaching Sound Memos to Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Automated Playback (Auto Play) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Protecting Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Erasing All Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Print Settings/Transfer Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
Setting the DPOF Print Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Setting the DPOF Transfer Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Viewing Images on a TV Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
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Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Camera. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
When the power is turned on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
LCD monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100
Shooting Movies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
TV monitor output. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107
Printing with a direct print compatible printer . . . . . . . . . . . .107
List of Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Battery Handling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Handling the Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Using the Power Kits (Sold Separately) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Using the Lenses (Sold Separately) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120
Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately) . . . . .123
Camera Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126
INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode . . . . . . 142
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Handling Precautions
Please Read
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 liable for any consequential damages arising
from any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including memory
cards, that results in the failure of an image to be recorded or to be
recorded in a way that is machine readable.
Warning Against Copyright Infringement
Please note that Canon 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
regulat ions. Please be advised that in certain cases the copying of
images f rom 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.
Warranty Limitations
For information on your camera’s warranty, please refer to the
Canon European Warranty System (EWS) Booklet supplied with
your camera.
For Canon Customer Support contacts, please see rear of the
European Warranty System (EWS) Booklet.
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Camera Body Temperature
If your camera is used for prolonged periods, the camera body
may become warm. Please be aware of this and take care when
operating the camera for an extended period.
About the LCD Monitor
The LCD monitor is produced with extremely high-precision
manufacturing techniques. More than 99.99% of the pixels
operate to specification. Less than 0.01% of the pixels may
occasionally misfire or appear as red or black dots. This has no
effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a
malfunction.
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. 97).
Language Setting
Please see the Basic Guide (p. 8) to change the language setting.
Safety Precautions
z Before using the camera, please ensure that you read the safety
precautions described below and in the “Safety Precautions”
section of the Basic Camera User Guide. Always ensure that the
camera is operated correctly.
z The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended
to instruct you in the safe and correct operation of the camera and
its accessories to prevent injuries or damage to yourself, other
persons and equipment.
z Equipment refers to the camera, battery, battery charger (sold
separately) and compact power adapter (sold separately).
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Warnings
Equipment
z Do not look directly into the sun or at bright light sources
through the camera’s viewfinder.
Doing so can damage your eyesight.
z Store this equipment out of the reach of children and
infants. Accidental damage by a child could result in
serious injury.
• Wrist strap: Placement of the strap around the child’s neck could
result in asphyxiation.
• Memory card: It may be swallowed accidentally. If this occurs,
contact a doctor immediately.
z Do not attempt to disassemble or alter any part of the
equipment that is not expressly described in this guide.
z To avoid the risk of high-voltage electrical shock, do not
touch the flash portion of the camera if it has been
damaged.
z Stop operating the equipment immediately if it emits smoke
or noxious fumes.
z Do not allow the equipment to come into contact with, or
become immersed in, water or other liquids. If the exterior
comes into contact with liquids or salt air, wipe it dry with a
soft, absorbent cloth.
Continued use of the equipment may result in fire or electrical
shock. Immediately turn the camera power off and remove the
camera batteries or unplug the power code from the power outlet.
Please consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon
Customer Support Help Desk.
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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 away the dust and dirt that collects on the plug, the
exterior of the power outlet and the surrounding area.
z Do not handle the power cord if your hands are wet.
Continued use of the equipment may result in fire or electrical
shock.
Battery
z Do not place the batteries near a heat source or expose it to
direct flame or heat.
z The batteries should not be immersed in water or sea water.
z Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the
batteries.
z Avoid dropping or subjecting the batteries to severe
impacts that could damage the casing.
z Use only recommended batteries and accessories.
Use of batteries not expressly recommended for this equipment
may cause explosions or leaks, resulting in fire, injury and damage
to the surroundings. In the event that a battery leaks and the eyes,
mouth, skin or clothing contact these substances, immediately
flush with water and seek medical assistance.
z Disconnect the battery charger and compact power adapter
from both the camera and the power outlet after recharging
or when not in use to avoid fire and other hazards.
z Do not place anything, such as tablecloths, carpets, bedding
or cushions, on top of the battery charger while it is charging.
Continued use over a long period may cause the units to overheat
and distort, resulting in fire.
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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.
z 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.
Others
z Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to human or
animal eyes. Exposure to the intense light produced by the
flash may damage eyesight.
In particular, remain at least one meter (39 inches) away from
infants when using the flash.
z Keep objects that are sensitive to magnetic fields (such as
credit cards) away from the speaker of the camera.
Such items may lose data or stop working.
z Exercise due caution when screwing on the separately sold
wide converter, tele-converter and conversion lens adapter.
If they loosen, fall off and shatter, the glass shards may cause
injury.
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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 dirt to
contact the charger terminals or plug.
Such conditions could lead to fire, electrical shock or other
damage.
z 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.
z Do not use the equipment in a manner that exceeds the
rated capacity of the electrical outlet or wiring accessories.
Do not use if the power cord or plug is damaged, or if not
fully plugged into the outlet.
z Do not use in locations with poor ventilation.
The above-mentioned can cause leakage, overheating or
explosion, resulting in fire, burns or other injuries. High
temperatures may also cause deformation of the casing.
z When not using the camera for extended periods of time,
remove the batteries from the camera or battery charger
and store the equipment in a safe place.
If the batteries are left inside the camera, damage caused by
leakage may occur.
z Do not connect compact power adapters or battery
chargers to devices such as electrical transformers for
foreign travel because it may lead to malfunctions,
excessive heat generation, fire, electric shock or injury.
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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 the surface of the flash after taking several
pictures in rapid succession.
Doing so could result in burns.
Preventing Malfunctions
Avoid Strong Magnetic Fields
z 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
z When moving the equipment rapidly from a cold place to a
hot place, you can avoid condensation by placing the
equipment in an airtight, resealable plastic bag and letting it
adjust to temperature changes slowly before removing it
from the bag.
Moving the equipment rapidly from a cold place to a hot place may
cause condensation (water droplets) to form on its external and
internal surfaces.
If Condensation Forms Inside the Camera
z Stop using the camera immediately.
Continued use may damage the equipment. Remove the memory
card and batteries or compact power adapter from the camera and
wait until the moisture evaporates completely before resuming use.
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Before Using the Camera - Basic Operations
Using the LCD Monitor
Press .
1
z The display mode changes as follows with each press.
Shooting Mode ( )
Standard
(No Information)
Playback Mode ( )
No Information
Detailed
(Information View)
Off
z The shooting information displays for approximately 6 sec.
when a setting is changed, regardless of the selected
display mode.
z The LCD monitor on or off setting is retained even after the
camera power is turned off.
z The LCD monitor does not shut off in the ( , ),
or mode.
z The LCD monitor will not switch to the detailed display while in
magnified display (p. 78), or the index playback mode (p. 79).
Standard
Detailed
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.
* The movements of the subject will appear irregular in the LCD monitor. The
recorded image will not be affected. The brightness of the image displayed
in the monitor, and the brightness of the actual image recorded will be
different.
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Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor
Shooting Information (Shooting Mode)
Digital Tele-Converter*1 (p. 30)
Zoom Magnification*1*2 (p. 30)
*1 Spot AE Point Frame (p. 55)
*1 AF Frame (p. 47)
*1 Low Battery (p. 112)
Flash (Basic Guide p. 15)
Red-Eye Reduction
(Basic Guide p. 16)
Auto Rotate (p. 73)
Rec*1 Movie Recording (p. 37)
z
Shooting Mode
Before Using the Camera - Basic Operations
3:2 Guide (p. 36)
Grid Lines*1 (p. 36)
*1*1*1*1*1*
ISO Speed (p. 69)
White Balance (p. 58)
(p. 33, Basic Guide p. 18)
My Colors
Flash Exposure
Compensation/Flash Output (p. 70)
Frame Rate (Movies) (p. 40)
Recording Pixels (pp. 28, 40)
*1 Appears even if the LCD monitor is set to Standard display.
*2 PowerShot A640 screen
Drive Mode
(p. 61)
Metering Mode (p. 55)
Compression
(Still image) (p. 29)
1
(Basic Guide pp. 11 – 13)
(p. 64) (p. 41)
1*1*1*1
*
Save Settings (p. 72)
*1 Create Folder (p. 74)
• Stills: Recordable Shots
• Movies: Remaining
Time/ Elapsed Time
Shutter Speed*
Aperture Value*
···
*1 Macro (
*1 Manual Focus (p. 51)
AF Lock (p. 50)
AE Lock (p. 52)
FE Lock (p. 54)
(Red)
Warning (p. 14)
pp. 43
(
1
(pp. 43, 46)
1
1
*
Exposure Compensation (p. 57)
Basic Guide
*1 Camera Shake
(p. 37)
– 46)
(pp. 45 – 46)
p. 17)
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If the indicator blinks orange and the camera shake warning
icon displays, this indicates that a slow shutter speed may
have been selected due to insufficient illumination. Raise the
ISO speed (p. 69) or select a setting other than (flash off),
or attach the camera to a tripod or other device.
Playback Information (Playback Mode)
Standard
WAVE Format Sound (p. 87)
Folder Number-File Number
Shooting Date/Time
Protection Status (p. 89)
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Total number of images
Displayed image number
Compression (Still Images) (p. 29)
Pixels (Still Images) (p. 28)
Movie (p. 81)
Recording
Detailed
ISO Speed (p. 69)
Histogram
Shooting Mode
(Basic Guide pp. 11 – 13)
(p. 41) (p. 37)
(pp. 43 – 46)
Frame Rate (Movies) (p. 40)
Movie Length (Movies) (p. 37)
Shutter Speed (pp. 43, 46)
Aperture Value (p. 57)
Flash Output (p. 70)
Compensation (p. 70)
File size (p. 133)
* Appears with images taken in the Color Accent or Color Swap shooting modes.
Recording Pixels/
···
··· Flash Exposure
Aperture Value (pp. 45 – 46)
Metering Mode (p. 55)
White Balance (p. 58)
* *
My Colors
My Colors (Playback) (p. 85)
Recording Pixels (Still Image) (p. 28)
(p. 61)
Image with the My Colors effect (p. 85)
Manual Focus (p. 51)
AF Lock (p. 50)
Macro (Basic Guide p. 17)
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 Standards (p. 128)
RAW image
Unrecognized data type
Before Using the Camera - Basic Operations
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z Information for images shot on other cameras may not
display correctly.
z Overexposure Warning
In the following cases, overexposed portions of the image
blink.
- When reviewing an image right after shooting in the LCD
monitor (information view)
- When using the detailed display mode of the Playback mode
Histogram Function
The histogram is a graph that allows you to judge the brightness
of the image. The greater the bias toward the left in the graph, the
darker the image. The greater the bias toward the right, the
brighter the image.
If the image is too dark, adjust the exposure compensation to a
positive value. Similarly, adjust the exposure compensation to a
negative value if the image is too bright (p. 57).
Sample Histograms
Balanced ImageDark Image Bright Image
Using the Viewfinder
The viewfinder can be used to conserve power by turning the LCD
monitor off (p. 12) while shooting.
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Shows the center of the image
Viewfinder
Power Saving Function
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.
Powers down approximately 3 minutes after the
last control is accessed on the camera. The LCD
Shooting Mode
Playback Mode
Connected to a
Printer
* This time can be changed.
z The power saving function will not activate during an Auto
Play or while the camera is connected to a computer.
z The power saving function settings can be changed (p. 23).
monitor automatically turns off 1 minute* after the
last control is accessed even if [Auto Power
Down] is set to [Off]. Press any button other than
the power button or change the camera
orientation to turn the LCD monitor back on.
Powers down approximately 5 minutes after the
last control is accessed on the camera.
Before Using the Camera - Basic Operations
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Menus and Settings
Menus are used to set the shooting, playback and print settings as
well as such camera settings as the date/time and electronic beep.
The following menus are available.
z FUNC. Menu
z Rec., Play, Print, Set up and My Camera Menus
FUNC. Menu
Sets many of the functions commonly used during shooting.
ab
cd
• This example shows the FUNC. menu in mode.
a Set the mode switch to (shooting).
b Press the FUNC./SET button.
c Use the or button to select a menu item.
• Some items may not be selectable in some shooting modes.
d Use the or button to select an option for the menu item.
• You can select further options with the MENU button for some
options.
• After selecting an option, you can press the shutter button to
shoot immediately. After shooting, this menu will appear again,
allowing you to adjust the settings easily.
e Press the FUNC./SET button.
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e
Rec., Play, Print, Set up and My Camera
Menus
Convenient settings for shooting, playback or printing can be set
with these menus.
(Rec.) Menu
ae
You can switch
b
between menus
with the or
button when this
part is selected.
• This example shows the Rec. menu in mode.
• In playback mode, the Play, Print, Set up and My Camera menus display.
a Press the MENU button.
b Use the or button to switch between menus.
• You can also use the zoom lever to switch between menus.
c Use the or button to select a menu item.
• Some items may not be selectable in some shooting modes.
d Use the or button to select an option.
• Menu items followed by an ellipsis (...) can only be set after
pressing the FUNC./SET button to display the next menu.
Press the FUNC./SET button again to confirm the setting.
e Press the MENU button.
c
(Set up) Menu
(My Camera) Menu
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Menu List
FUNC. Menu
The icons shown below are the default settings.
Menu Item
ISO Speed p. 69 Metering Mode p. 55
White Balance p. 58
Drive Mode
My Colors p. 61
+/– (Flash)/
Flash Output
Rec. Menu ( )
Menu Item Options
AF Frame AiAF*/Center/FlexiZone
Digital Zoom
Flash Sync 1st-curtain*/2nd-curtain p. 71
Slow Synchro On/Off*
Flash Adjust Auto*/Manual
Reference
Page
p. 33,
Basic Guide
p. 18
p. 70
Standard*/Off/1.4x/2.3x
(PowerShot A640)
Standard*/Off/1.6x/2.0x
(PowerShot A630)
(Standard*/Off in standard
movie mode)
Menu Item
Compression
(still image)
Frame Rate
(movie)
Recording Pixels
(still image)
Recording Pixels
(movie)
Reference Page
p. 47
p. 30
Basic Guide
p. 16
p. 70
Reference
Page
p. 29
p. 40
p. 28
p. 40
* Default setti ng
Summary/
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Menu Item Options
Red-Eye On*/Off
Spot AE Point Center*/AF Point p. 55
Safety Shift On/Off* p. 45
MF-Point Zoom
AF-assist Beam On*/Off –
Review Off/2*-10 seconds/Hold
Save Original On/Off* p. 68
Reverse Disp. On*/Off Basic Guide p. 7
Disp. Overlay
Date Stamp Off*/Date/Date & Time p. 35
Save Settings – p. 72
On*/Off p. 51
Off*/Grid Lines/3:2 Guide/Both p. 36
Summary/
Reference Page
Basic Guide
p. 16
Basic Guide
p. 10
Play Menu ( )
Menu Item Reference Page
Auto Play p. 89
My Colors p. 85
Sound Memo p. 87
Protect p. 89
Rotate p. 84
Erase all p. 90
Transfer Order p. 95
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Print Menu ( )
Menu Item Reference Page
Print
Select Image & Qty.
Select All Images
Clear All Selections
Print Settings
p. 91
Set up Menu ( )
* Default setting
Menu Item Options Summary/Reference Page
Mute On/Off* Set to [On] to silence all operation
Volume Off/1/2*/3/4/5 Adjusts the volume of the start-up
Start-up Vol.
Operation Vol. Adjusts the volume of the
Selftimer Vol. Adjusts the volume of the
Shutter Volume Adjusts the volume of the sound
sounds except for the warning
sounds (Basic Guide p. 9).
sound, operation sound, selftimer sound, shutter sound and
playback sound. The volume
cannot be adjusted if [Mute] is set
to [On].
Adjusts the volume of the start-up
sound when the camera is turned on.
operation sound that beeps when
any button other than the shutter
button is pressed.
selftimer sound played 2 sec.
before the shutter is released.
played when the shutter releases.
The shutter sound does not play
when a movie is recording.
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Menu Item Options Summary/Reference Page
Playback Vol. Adjusts the volume of movie
Power Saving p. 17
Auto Power
Down
Display Off 10 sec./20 sec./
Date/Time Basic Guide p. 8
Format You can also set a low level
File Numbering Continuous*/
Create Folder p. 74
Create New
Folder
Auto Create Off*/Daily/
Auto Rotate On*/Off p. 73
Distance Units m/cm*/
Lens Retract 1 minute*/
Language Basic Guide p. 8
Video System NTSC/ PAL p. 97
On*/Off Sets whether or not the camera
30 sec./1 min.*/
2 min./3 min.
Auto Reset
Create New
Folder
Check mark
(On)/No check
mark (Off)
MondaySunday/Monthly
ft/in
0 seconds
sounds and sound memos.
automatically powers down after a
set period of time elapses without
the camera being operated.
Sets the length of time before the
LCD monitor turns off when no
camera operation is performed.
format (p. 26).
p. 76
Creates a folder during the next
shooting session.
You can also set an auto creation
time.
Sets the units for the MF indicator
distance unit (p. 51).
Sets the lens retraction timing
when switching from shooting
mode to playback mode.
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Menu Item Options Summary/Reference Page
Print Method Auto*/ See below*1.
Reset All p. 25
*1The 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 stored to memory even when the power is turned off, to
print using an image size other than , return the mode to [Auto] (however,
the connection method cannot be changed while connected to a printer).
My Camera Menu ( )
The camera’s start-up image and start-up sound, operation sounds,
self-timer sounds, and shutter sounds are called “My Camera
settings”. You can also use the supplied software to upload your
computer’s images and sounds to the camera.
Menu Item Options
Start-up Image
Start-up Sound
Operation Sound
Selftimer Sound
Shutter Sound
Settings On*/Off
When the power is turned on, the start-up image appears.
When the power is turned on, a start-up sound is
played.
When a button other than the shutter button is
pressed, an operation sound will be played.
While shooting in self-timer mode, a sound will be
played two seconds before the shutter releases.
A sound will be played when the shutter button is
fully pressed. The shutter sound does not play
when a movie is recording.
* Default setting
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z See the supplied Software Starter Guide for more information
on creating and adding to the My Camera settings.
z A computer is required to restore the My Camera settings to
the defaults. Use the supplied software (ZoomBrowser EX/
ImageBrowser) to restore the default settings to the camera.
Resetting Settings to Their Default Values
(Set up) Menu [Reset All].
1
See Menus and Settings (p. 19).
Select [OK] and press .
2
z When the camera is in shooting mode and the mode dial is
set to C, only the settings saved for C mode will return to
default settings. This is the only way to return C mode
settings to defaults.
z Settings cannot be reset when the camera is connected to a
computer or to a printer.
z The following cannot be reset.
- Shooting mode
- The [Date/Time], [Language] and [Video System] options in
the (Set up) menu (p. 23)
- White balance data recorded with the custom white
balance function (p. 59)
- Colors specified in the [Color Accent] (p. 65) or [Color
Swap] (p. 66) modes
- Newly added My Camera settings
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Formatting Memory Cards
You should always format a new memory card or one from which
you wish to erase all images and other data.
Please note that formatting (initializing) a memory card
erases all data, including protected images and other file
types.
(Set up) Menu [Format].
1
See Menus and Settings (p. 19).
Select [OK] and press .
2
z To perform a low level format, use the
button to select [Low Level
Format] and the or button to
add a check mark.
z You can stop formatting a card when
[Low Level Format] is selected by
pressing the FUNC./SET button. You can still use a card
without problem when formatting is halted, but its data will
be erased.
z Cannot be operated in mode.
z Low Level Format
We recommend you select [Low Level Format] when you
think that the recording/reading speed of a memory card
has dropped. A low level format may require 2 to 3 minutes
with some memory cards.
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Shooting
Changing the Recording Pixels and Compression (Still Images)
Shooting Mode
FUNC. Menu * (Compression)/ *
1
(Recording Pixels).
See Menus and Settings (p.18).
* Default setting.
z Use the or button to select
recording pixel/compression settings
and press the FUNC./SET button.
z settings cannot be made in ,
and mode.
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Approximate Values for Recording Pixels
Recording Pixels
PowerShot
A640
3648 x 2736
pixels
(Large)
2816 x 2112
pixels
(Medium 1)
2272 x 1704
pixels
(Medium 2)
(Medium 3)
(Small)
or
(Postcard)
(Widescreen)
* Paper sizes vary according to region.
1600 x 1200 pixels
1600 x 1200 pixels
3648 x 2048
pixels
PowerShot
A630
3264 x 2448
–
–
–
640 x 480 pixels Low
pixels
2592 x 1944
pixels
2048 x 1536
pixels
3264 x 1832
pixels
– High
–
–
When printing to postcards
(p.34)
Print wide size prints (Images
are recorded with 16:9 aspect
ratios. Areas not recorded will
not display as black bars on
the LCD monitor.)
Purpose*
Printing to about A2 size
(Approx. 420 x 594 mm
(16.8 x 23.8 in.))
Printing to about A3 size
(Approx. 297 x 420 mm
(11.7 x 16.5 in.))
Printing to about A4 size
(Approx. 210 x 297 mm
(8.3 x 11.7 in.))
Printing to about Lettersize prints 216 x 279 mm
(8.5 x 11 in.)
Printing to about A5 size
(Approx. 149 x 210 mm
(5.9 x 8.3 in.))
Print postcard-size prints
148 x 100 mm (6 x 4 in.)
Print L-size prints 119 x
89 mm (4.7 x 3.5 in.)
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