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Read this guide first if you are new to this camera.

It describes the camera functions, setup and operating procedures.

Prepare the Camera for Use

Start Taking Pictures

Load Images onto a Computer

Digital Camera Operating Steps and Reference Guides

Install the Software

PowerShot A50 Solutions Disk(s)

Hardware Guide

(This Guide) PowerShot A50 Software Starter Guide

Processing Images with the Software

On-screen "Help"

or "Using [ software name ] " On-screen

Guide or PowerShot A50 Software

Stater Guide

Read This First

Camera Setup

Quick Start

Basic Functions

Buttons

Mode Dial Functions

Stitch Assist Mode

Menu Features

Other Functions

Appendices

Customer Support

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.

Notice: Please ensure that you read and follow the handling and safety precautions on

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. Opera-

tion is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This de-

vice 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 rea-

sonable protection against harmful interference in a residen-

tial installation. This equipment generates, uses and can ra-

diate radio frequency energy and , if not installed and used

in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful in-

terference to radio communications. However, there is no

guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular in-

stallation. 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 follow-

ing 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 lim-

its in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.

Do not make any changes or modifications to the equip-

ment 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 INTERFERENCE-

CAUSING EQUIPMENT REGULATIONS.

CET APPAREIL NUMERIQUE DE LA CLASSE B RESPECTE

TOUTES LES EXIGENCES DU REGLEMENT SUR LE

MATERIEL BROUILLEUR DU CANADA.

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

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...............................................46

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............................................. 55

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 ................... 65

Menu Features...................................68

Basic Menu Operations ........................ 69

Record Menu......................................... 70

Quality ................................................ 70

+/- (Exp.) ............................................. 72

White Balance..................................... 73

Slow Shutter ....................................... 74

Play Menu ............................................. 75

Show/Hide Info. .................................. 75

Erase ................................................... 76

Protect ................................................ 77

Rotate ................................................. 77

Slide Show .......................................... 78

Print Order .......................................... 81

Setup...................................................... 85

LCD..................................................... 85

Beep ................................................... 85

Power Save ......................................... 85

Date/Time ........................................... 86

Review ................................................ 86

File No. Reset ...................................... 87

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 ........................... 95

Troubleshooting ................................... 96

List of Message Codes ........................ 100

List of Messages.................................. 101

Specifications ...................................... 102

Index.................................................105

Customer Support ...........................107

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 perfor-

mances, 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

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

equipment. The use of these substances may lead to fire or electrical shock.

Read This First

• 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.

Read This First

• 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.

Read This First

• 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.

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.

Read This First

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.

Read This First

Guide to Components

• 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)

• Lens

Front View

Read This First

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.

Read This First

Display Panel•

(p. 43)

Operation panel

Indicators •

(p. 45)

SET Button •

(pp. 55, 69)

MENU Button •

(pp. 54, 69)

• MACRO/JUMP Button (p. 52)

• LCD/VIDEO Button

(p. 54)

• Zoom Buttons (p. 49)

• Continuous/Self-Timer/+

Button (p. 49)

• Flash/- Button (p. 51)

• Shutter Button (p. 46)

• Mode Dial (p. 56)

Camera Setup

Battery Pack NB-5H, Compact Power Adapter

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.

2. Set the battery pack into the compact

power adapter as shown below.

Battery Pack

NB-5H

• 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.

To AC Electrical Outlet

CHARGING Indicator

AC power cord

Compact Power Adapter

CA-PS100/100E

Camera Setup

• The battery pack requires approxi-

mately 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 discharg-

ing 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.

Camera Setup

3. Install the battery pack into the battery

chamber with the terminals oriented in

the direction shown.

4. Close the battery cover and slide the

lock into the locked position.

The following describes how to insert Battery Pack

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).

2. Slide the battery cover lock to the

release position and open the battery

cover.

Installing the Battery Pack

Battery Terminals

2CR5 NB-5H

Camera Setup

• 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.

• 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

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 tempera-

ture.

• Do not use 2CR5 lithium batteries that

have been used in another camera. The

camera may not operate properly.

Camera Setup

Battery Performance

Battery Pack NB-5H 2CR5 Lithium Batteries

(Fully charged) (New, Sanyo Brand)

Shooting Capacity

LCD Panel On Approx. 70 shots

Approx. 80 shots

LCD Panel Off

Approx. 280 shots

Approx. 500 shots

Replay Capacity Approx. 70 min. Approx. 100 min.

•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 tempera-

ture, continuous replay of one image

every 5 seconds.)

• You are advised to use a power kit (sold

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.

Camera Setup

Using the Camera with an AC Power Source

• 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.

DC Coupler

DR-100A

Cable Cover

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.

Compact Power

Adapter

CA-PS100/100E

Indicator

Terminal

Camera Setup

Inserting a CF Card

Follow the procedures below to insert a CF

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.

The CF card eject button

will pop up when a card

is inserted. Use this

button to eject a card.

2. As shown below, orient the card with

its label side facing up and insert it into

the slot until it is firmly seated.

Label Side

Arrow Mark

3. Close the CF card slot cover.

Camera Setup

• 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.

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

• 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

•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,

Camera Setup

Precautions with CF Cards

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 com-

puter] 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

[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.

Camera Setup

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.

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.

Strap holder

Camera Setup

Setting the Menu Language

You can change the language in which

messages are displayed.

The Language menu may appear differ-

ently on cameras in some regions.

SET Button

MACRO/JUMP

Button +/- Buttons

LCD Panel

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.

Mode Dial

Camera Setup

Setting the Date and Time

Set the correct date and time with the

following procedures.

SET Button MENU Button +/- Buttons

LCD Panel

1. Turn the Mode Dial to the (Auto)

position.

2. Press the MENU button to display the

Rec. menu.

Mode Dial

Camera Setup

5. Press the SET button to move between

fields and the +/- buttons to advance

values.

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.

3. Press the +/- buttons to select [Setup].

Then press the SET button to display

the Setup menu.

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.

Quick Start

Now that you have the camera set up,

lets jump right into picture taking.

This section explains the most basic

procedures for taking, reviewing and

deleting images. Since any images you

record can be readily deleted, try actually

taking some shots as you read through

this section.

Taking Pictures

Mode Dial

Taking Pictures

Taking Pictures in Auto Mode

1. Turn the Mode Dial to the (Auto)

position.

2. Look into the viewfinder and frame the

subject.

3. Use the Zoom buttons to make the

subject appear closer or farther away.

4. Press the shutter button halfway and

wait until the beep sounds twice.

5. After the beeps, press the shutter

button all the way.

A single beep will indicate that the

image has been taken.

6. You can now take another picture.

Turn the Mode Dial to the L (Lock)

position when you wish to stop taking

pictures.

Shutter Button

Viewfinder

Zoom Buttons

About Power Save

• The lens cover will close and the camera

will automatically power down if left

for 3 minutes. Turn the Mode Dial or

press any button to restore power.

LCD/VIDEO Button

LCD Panel

Button

Taking Pictures

Two-Stage Shutter Button

The camera features a two-stage shutter

button. Press the button lightly (depress to the

halfway point) to activate the first stage, the

focus and auto exposure lock. Pressing more

firmly to the second stage will activate the

shutter, recording an image.

Previewing an Image Before Shooting

Press the LCD/VIDEO button to turn on the

LCD panel. Press it again to turn off the LCD

panel (p. 54).

Indicator Behavior After a Shot

The indicator beside the optical viewfinder

flashes green after a shot is taken, indicating

that the image is being recorded on the CF

card. Do not open the battery cover or CF

card slot cover while this indicator is flashing.

Press Halfway Press Fully

However, the next shot can usually be taken

while the green light is flashing (p.47).

Other Shooting Features

Using the LCD Panel to Compose a Shot .. p. 54

Reviewing an Image on the LCD Panel.......

p. 86

Focusing on an Object at the Edge of a

Composition ........................................ p. 48

Shooting Close-Ups (Macro Mode) ......... p. 52

Shooting Telephoto Shots ....................... p. 49

Shooting at the Slow Shutter Speed ....... p. 74

Shooting Continuous Frames.................. p. 49

Shooting with the Self-Timer .................. p. 49

Shooting with the Flash On or Off.......... p. 51

Shooting in Backlit or Bright Conditions

(Exposure Compensation) .................... p. 72

Shooting in Natural or Artificial Lighting

(White Balance) .................................... p. 73

Changing the Image Quality and Size..... p. 70

Shooting Images for Merging into Panoramas

(Stitch Assist Mode) ............................. p. 61

Replaying Images

LCD Panel

+/- Buttons

1. Turn the Mode Dial to the PLAY

position.

2. Press the + button to display the next

image or the - button to display the

previous image.

3. When you have finished viewing

images, turn the Mode Dial to the L

(Lock) position.

Replaying Images in PLAY Mode

Replays images one at a time on the LCD

panel.

Replaying Images in MULTI Mode

Replays sets of up to 9 images on the LCD

panel.

1. Turn the Mode Dial to the MULTI

position.

Mode Dial

LCD Panel

+/- Buttons

Mode Dial

Replaying Images

2. Select image (green frame) by pressing

the +/- buttons.

• Display the selected image at full size

by turning the Mode Dial to the PLAY

position.

• Display the next or previous nine

images by pressing the MACRO/JUMP

button and +/- buttons. To select an

image, press the MACRO/JUMP button

again.

3. When you have finished viewing

images, turn the Mode Dial to L (Lock)

position.

Other Replay Features

Continuous Image Replay (Slide Shows).....

p. 78

Displaying images on a TV ...................... p. 90

Rotating Images...................................... p. 77

Displaying the date and time information for

an image. ............................................. p. 75

Erasing Images

Erasing Images from a CF Card

Follow the procedures below to erase an

image.

1. Turn the Mode Dial to the PLAY or

MULTI position.

2. Press the +/- buttons to select the

image to be erased.

3. Press the MENU button.

4. Press the +/- buttons to select [Erase],

then press the SET button.

Mode Dial

5. Press the +/- buttons to select [Single],

then press the SET button.

6. Check the image, then press the SET

button.

7. Press the +/- buttons to select [OK] or

[Cancel] in the erase confirmation

screen, then press the SET button.

+/- Buttons

Menu Button

SET Button

Erasing Images

• To delete all the images at once, select

[All] in Step 5.

• If you want to stop the erase procedure,

select [Cancel].

• To display the previous menu, press the

MENU button.

Shortcut

In Play mode, you can erase the currently

displayed image by pressing and holding

the SET button and pressing the - button.

The erase confirmation screen will display.

Detailed Guide

to the Functions

This section provides individual explana-

tions of each camera function. Read it to

find out more detail about each function

or for instructions on using the advanced

modes, such as the Stitch Assist mode and

Menu settings.

Basic Functions

• Large and Small sizes cover the exact

same scope but reproduce the images

with differing numbers of pixels. On

computer monitors the Large format is

displayed at 1280 x 960 pixels, while the

Small is displayed at 640 x 480 pixels.

• You can change the size and quality

settings with the Menu feature in the

Auto, Program or Stitch Assist mode

before shooting an image. (p. 70)

• In the Continuous mode, the default

size and quality settings are Small/Fine

or Small/Normal. (p. 49)

• Figures noted herein reflect standard

shooting conditions established by

Canon. Actual file sizes will vary among

photographic subjects.

Basic Functions

Image Size and Quality Specifications

The PowerShot A50 can take pictures with the following screen sizes and qualities.

Large/Fine (1280 x 960) JPEG High Quality 320 KB

Large/Normal (1280 x 960) JPEG Normal 170 KB

Small/Fine (640 x 480) JPEG High Quality 120 KB

Small/Normal (640 x 480) JPEG Normal 65 KB

CCD RAW (1280 x 960) No Compression 1560 KB

Size/Quality File SizeCompression Format

Basic Functions

Power On/Off Switch

The camera’s power is

turned on and off with the

Mode Dial. The power is

off when the dial is turned

to the L (Lock) position and

on when turned to any

other position.

Power Save Function

Shooting Modes

The camera automatically closes the lens

cover and powers down if you do not use

a camera function for approximately

three minutes.

Playback Modes

The camera automatically powers down if

you do not use a camera function for

approximately five minutes.

PC Mode

When connected to a computer, a

message is displayed on the computer

monitor if you do not use a camera

function for approximately five minutes.

If you do not use a camera function for

an additional minute, the camera

automatically powers down.

• To reactivate the camera after it is

powered down, turn the Mode Dial or

press any button.

• You can deactivate the Power Save

function. (p. 85)

Basic Functions

Camera Modes

The PowerShot A50 features six operating

modes that you select with the Mode Dial.

Shooting Modes

: Auto Mode

Auto mode is for taking standard pictures.

The focus, exposure and white balance

settings as well as the flash are automati-

cally selected or activated by the camera.

P : Program Mode

Program mode is also for taking pictures,

but the Flash On/Off and Continuous

settings can be selected manually. The

focus and exposure are set automatically

by the camera. (The exposure can be fine-

tuned manually with the Exposure

Compensation function.)

: Stitch Assist Mode

Taking pictures in this mode is helpful if

you intend to merge several images into a

single high-quality panoramic image.

Merging images is easy if you use the

PhotoStitch software program.

Playback Modes

PLAY : Play Mode

Play mode is for viewing images recorded

on the CF card. Images are displayed on

the LCD panel one by one.

MULTI : Multi Mode

Multi mode is for viewing multiple images

recorded on the CF card. Images are

displayed on the LCD panel in groups of

nine.

Data Transmission Mode

PC : PC Mode

PC mode is for viewing and processing

images with a computer.

Basic Functions

Display Panel

The Display panel on the camera top shows

the status of camera settings, battery levels

and the approximate number of images that

can be stored in the CF card at the current

size and quality settings.

• Changing size and quality settings will

alter the number of images that can be

stored in the CF card.

• Message codes on the Display panel will

indicate errors or the camera status.

(p. 100)

Single Mode

Continuous Mode

Self-Timer Mode

Fine

Normal

CCD RAW

Large

Small

Flash On

Flash Off

Red-Eye Reduction

Macro Mode

Exposure Compensation

Beep On

Low Battery

Clock Not Set

Basic Functions

Viewfinder

The camera is equipped with an optical

viewfinder for image composition.

• The field of the viewfinder will change

as the Zoom button is pressed.

• In Macro mode (subject 6.7 to 20in. (17

to 50cm) from the lens), the actual area

shot by the lens is slightly lower than the

area shown in the viewfinder. The closer

the camera is to the subject, the larger

the difference between these areas.

Viewfinder Frame Marks

The camera focuses on the area encompassed

by the square brackets in the viewfinder’s

center. When composing images, aim the

camera so that the photographic subject is in

the middle of the viewfinder.

• Pressing the shutter button halfway

locks the focus until the button is

released. This allows you to focus on a

particular object while freely changing

the image composition. A moment after

depressing the shutter button halfway,

two beeps will sound and a green or

red indicator will light, indicating a

focus lock. You are now free to reorient

the camera knowing that your target

subject is in focus.

• When taking shots in Macro mode, be

sure to confirm the image composition

and focus in the LCD panel.

Basic Functions

Indicators

Two indicators appear to the left of the

viewfinder. These lights shine or flash to

confirm various actions and camera modes

when you press the shutter button.

Upper Indicator

Green: Ready to take picture

(no flash)

Flashing Green: Recording to and reading

from CF card. Transferring

image data to PC

Red: Flash On mode, ready to take

picture

Flashing Red: Flash Off mode, insufficient

light (image may blur)

Upper Indicator

Lower Indicator

Orange: Macro Mode On

• The indicator flashes green when data

such as images or print information is

being written to the CF card. Never open

the battery cover or CF card slot cover

while the indicator is flashing. Opening

either cover could corrupt the data

being written to the CF card.

• When the battery charge weakens, the

LCD panel will shut off and “Lb” will

show in the display panel. You are

advised to replace the battery when this

shows. To warn you against attempting

to remove a battery that becomes low in

the midst of writing data to the CF card,

a beep will sound continuously until the

operation is complete. Do not open the

battery cover or CF card slot cover until

this beeping has stopped. Wait for the

write operation and beeping to cease

before removing the battery.

Buttons

Shutter Button

The camera features a two-stage shutter

button.

Pressing Halfway

Press the shutter button halfway to automati-

cally set the focus, exposure and white

balance to the optimal setting. When the

camera finishes metering, it will beep and lock

the shutter.

• When the camera is ready to take a

shot, the upper indicator will shine

green (no flash) or red (flash) and two

beeps will sound.

• When the LCD panel is turned on, the

image will freeze for an instant.

• In low light conditions in the Flash Off

mode, the upper indicator will flash red

and the shaking hands icon ( ) will

display in the bottom of the LCD panel.

This is a warning that hand tremors or

camera movement may blur the image.

• In the Macro mode, the lower indicator

will shine orange.

• In the Exposure Compensation mode,

the subject will display in the LCD panel

after the second beep if the LCD panel is

turned on when the shutter button is

pressed halfway.

Pressing Fully

Pressing the shutter button all the way down

captures an image and stores the data on the

CF card.

• When an image is captured, a single

beep will sound and the upper indicator

will flash green while the data is stored

on the CF card.

• If the LCD panel is turned on while an

image is being stored, the window will

momentarily blank.

Buttons

• If the LCD panel is turned off and the

Review function is set to On, a preview

of the photographic subject will briefly

appear in the LCD panel while the

shutter button is fully depressed.

• In low light conditions, the shaking

hands icon ( ) may display in the

middle of the LCD panel as you take a

shot. Be particularly careful while this

icon shows not to move the camera.

• You can conduct a shooting test even if

a CF card is not installed by turning on

the LCD panel with the LCD/VIDEO

button. The image cannot, however, be

recorded.

• If the CF card is missing or full, you

won’t be able to shoot and the beep

will sound continuously while the

shutter button is pressed halfway.

Rapid Shot Function

When a picture is taken, the data is

temporarily stored in the camera’s on-board

memory until it can be written to the CF card.

As long as there is adequate free capacity in

the on-board memory, a second shot can be

taken immediately after the first. When the

on-board memory is fills up, the camera will

beep and temporarily cease activating the

shutter. Meanwhile, the data in the memory

will be written to the CF card. As soon as

space for one image is free, you can take the

next picture.

• If you wish to take many pictures at

short intervals, use the Continuous

mode. (p. 49)

• The rapid shot function is not available

in CCD RAW mode. (p. 71)

• The indicators will flash green while

image data is being written to the CF

card. Never open the CF card slot cover

Buttons

when these signals are on. Doing so

could corrupt the image data.

Focus Lock

Pressing the shutter button halfway locks the

focus until the button is released. This allows

you to focus on a particular object while freely

changing the image composition. A moment

after depressing the shutter button halfway,

two beeps will sound and a green or red

indicator will light, indicating a focus lock.

You are now free to reorient the camera

knowing that your target subject is in focus.

• If you release the shutter button only to

the halfway point after taking a

picture, you can take a second picture

at the same focal setting simply by

pressing the shutter button all the way

down again.

Situations Not Suited to

Autofocus Photography

Some subjects are not suited to autofocus

photography. For these subjects, aim the

camera at another object at the same

distance, press and hold the shutter button

halfway to lock the focus, and re-aim the

camera at the subject.

The following subjects are generally

difficult to shoot with autofocus.

•extremely low-contrast objects

•compositions that mix close and far

objects in the center of the viewfinder

•extremely bright objects in the center of

the viewfinder

•moving objects such as automobiles

For objects behind glass, position the

camera as close as possible to the glass to

reduce unintended reflection.

Buttons

Zoom Buttons

The zoom can be set from wide angle, 4.3

mm (35 mm film equivalent: 28 mm), to

telephoto, 10.8 mm (35 mm film equivalent:

70 mm). Press the right side of the button

to zoom in (telephoto) and the left side to

zoom out (wide angle).

Wide Angle

Telephoto

• The zoom setting can not be changed

while a menu is displayed or after the

first shot has been taken in Stitch Assist

mode.

Continuous/Self-Timer/+ Button

Auto Mode:

This button turns the Self-Timer mode on and

off.

• The icon indicates the

Single (frame) mode. One

frame is shot when the

shutter button is pressed.

• The icon indicates the

Self-Timer mode. The

shutter will activate 10

seconds after the shutter

button is pressed.

Program Mode:

This button switches between the Single

(frame), Continuous (frame) and Self-Timer

modes.

• The icon indicates the

Single mode. One frame is

shot when the shutter

button is pressed.

➜➜

Buttons

• The icon indicates the

Continuous mode. If the

shutter button is pressed

continuously, up to 15

frames will be shot

continuously until the

internal memory is full. The

image size is automatically

set to Small.

• The icon indicates the

Self-Timer mode. The

shutter will automatically

activate 10 seconds after

the shutter button is

pressed.

➜

Play Mode:

This button displays the next stored image.

Multi Mode:

This button selects the next stored image.

Menu Button:

This button moves the selection to the next

option.

Self-Timer Procedures

• With the Self-Timer mode activated, the

shutter activates 10 seconds after the

shutter button is pressed. You can tell

when the Self-Timer has been activated

by the beeping sounds and the flashing

of the Red-Eye Reduction Lamp.

Buttons

Flash/

Button

Program or Stitch Assist Mode:

This button switches between the Auto, Red-

Eye Reduction, Flash On and Flash Off

functions.

• The absence of a flash icon

indicates the Auto mode.

The flash will automatically

respond to the light level

detected by the camera.

• The icon indicates the

Red-Eye Reduction mode.

When the flash is required,

the Red-Eye Reduction

Lamp will light when you

press the shutter button.

• The icon indicates the

Flash On mode. The flash

will fire with each shot.

➜➜➜

• The Red-Eye Reduction mode counter-

acts the tendency for flash photography

to produce the red-eye effect in prints

of humans and animals, the result of

light reflected back from the subjects’

retinas. The flash emitted before the

actual shutter operation causes the

subjects’ irises to narrow in advance,

thereby reducing the potential for

reflections back from the retinas.

• When shooting in the Red-Eye Reduction

mode, press the shutter button halfway

and wait a moment before pressing it

fully. If the interval between pressing

the shutter halfway and all the way is

too short, the Red-Eye Reduction Lamp

may not fire.

• The icon indicates the

Flash Off mode. The flash

will not fire.

Buttons

Play Mode:

This button displays the previous stored

image.

Multi Mode:

This button selects the previously stored

image.

Menu Button:

This button moves the selection to the

previous option.

MACRO/JUMP Button

Auto, Program or Stitch Assist Mode:

This button turns the Macro mode on or off.

• The icon indicates that

the Macro mode is on.

• In Macro mode, the lower indicator will

shine orange when you press the

shutter button halfway.

• In Macro mode, the actual area shot by

the lens is slightly lower than the area

shown in the viewfinder. The closer the

camera is to the photographic subject,

the larger the difference between these

areas.

• Macro mode off.

Buttons

•I

n Macro mode, the subject can be shot

within a range of 6.7 to 20in. (17 to 50cm)

and remain in focus.

•

When shooting in Macro mode, check

the LCD panel to confirm that the focus

and scope of the image are correct.

Play Mode and Multi Mode:

This button turns the Jump mode on or off.

Jump Mode:

The following operations are possible.

• In Play mode, press the + button to

jump 9 images ahead, the - button to

jump 9 images back.

• In Play mode, you can also press and

hold the SET button and press the +

button to jump to the last image.

Substitute the - button to jump to the

first image.

• In Multi mode, turning on the Jump

mode enables you to display the next

or previous set of nine images by

pressing the +/- buttons.

• In Multi mode, you can also press and

hold the SET button and press the +

button to jump to the last set of nine

images. Substitute the - button to jump

to the first set.

Buttons

LCD/VIDEO Button

Auto Mode and Program Mode:

This button turns the LCD panel on or off.

Play Mode and Multi Mode:

With the TV connected, this button turns the

Video Output function on or off.

• The LCD panel automatically turns on in

Program mode, except when the White

Balance function is set to any setting but

[Auto] or the Slow Shutter function is set

to any setting but [Off]. The LCD/VIDEO

button can be pressed to turn it off.

• In Stitch Assist mode, the LCD panel is

automatically turned on.

• The Video Output does not function

while shooting is in progress.

• If the LCD panel is left on for a long

period, the camera may become warm.

This is normal and does not constitute a

breakdown

MENU Button

Auto Mode, Program Mode and

Stitch Assist Mode:

This button displays the Record (Rec.) menu.

(p. 68)

Program Mode

Stitch Assist Mode

Auto Mode

Buttons

Play Mode and Multi Mode:

This button displays the Play menu. (p.68)

• When a menu is already displayed on

the LCD panel, pressing the MENU

button restores the previous screen.

SET Button

This button selects the current menu option

shown on the LCD panel.

Image Quality and

Size Settings

LCD Panel

MENU Button

SET Button

SET Button Pressed

Mode Dial Functions

The Mode Dial allows you to select between the various shooting and playback modes featured on

the PowerShot A50.

Mode Dial Functions

Lock

The Mode Dial should be

set to the L (Lock) position

when the camera is not in

use. In this mode the lens cover will close and

the camera power will shut off.

• Ensure that you turn the Mode Dial to

the L (Lock) position before you change

a battery, eject a CF card or connect the

camera to a computer or television.

Auto Mode

In Auto mode, the camera

selects whether or not to use

the flash and automatically

chooses focus, exposure and white balance settings.

The size is fixed at Large for this mode, but the

quality setting can be changed. It is convenient to

use this mode for normal picture taking.

Buttons Available in Auto Mode

• Macro Button

Use this button to shoot a photographic

subject 6.7 to 20in. (17 to 50cm) from the

lens. The icon displays in the Display

Panel when this mode is selected.

• Self-Timer Button

Use this button to activate the Self-Timer

mode. The icon displays in the Display

Panel when this mode is selected.

The shutter will activate 10 seconds after

the shutter button is pressed.

Mode Dial Functions

Program Mode

In Program mode, you can

manually select the Single

or Continuous mode as

well as the image size and quality.

• Be sure to select this mode to use the

CCD RAW function (no compression) for

shooting.

Buttons Available in Program Mode

Flash Button

The Flash On, Flash Off and Red-Eye

Reduction functions can be manually set

with this button. The icon indicates that

the Red-Eye Reduction mode is selected.

The icon indicates the Flash On mode is

selected. The icon indicates the Flash

Off mode is selected.

Macro Button

Use this button when you want to shoot a

subject 6.7 to 20in. (17 to 50cm) from the

lens. The icon appears in the Display

Panel when this mode is selected.

Continuous/Self-Timer Button

Use this button to activate the Continuous

and Self-Timer modes. The icon is

shown in the Display Panel when the

Continuous mode is selected. The icon

shows when the Self-Timer mode is

selected.

Mode Dial Functions

Stitch Assist Mode

What is Stitch Assist?

The Stitch Assist mode is

designed to make it easier

to merge separate panoramic images into a

single, seamless image using a software

program on a computer. You can shoot a

photographic subject that won’t fit into a

single frame, such as a landscape, and stitch it

together later with a program such as

PhotoStitch. This mode displays the previous

images while you shoot the next in a

horizontal, vertical or matrix sequence of

images.

Horizontal Sequence

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• See Stitch Assist Mode for more detail

on this subject. (p. 61)

2x2 (Matrix) Sequence Vertical Sequence

Mode Dial Functions

Play Mode

In Play mode, you can

display images from the CF

card one at time on the

LCD panel.

• Press the + or - button to display the

next or previous recorded image.

• You can jump 9 images ahead or behind

by selecting the Jump mode with the

MACRO/JUMP button and then pressing

the + button or - button. In addition,

pressing the SET button in Jump mode

followed by the + button or - button

displays the last or first image, respec-

tively.

•CCD RAW images are displayed as

miniature thumbnails (not full screen).

Multi Mode

In Multi mode, you can

display images from the CF

card in groups of nine on

the LCD panel.

• A green border indicates the selected

image. Move the selection between

images using the +/- buttons and display

the selection at full size by turning the

Mode Dial to the PLAY position.

• You can display the next or previous set

of nine images by selecting the Jump

mode with the MACRO/JUMP button

and then pressing the + button or -

button. In addition, pressing the SET

Mode Dial Functions

button in Jump mode followed by the +

button or - button displays the last or

first set of nine images, respectively.

PC Mode

In PC mode, you can

connect the camera to a

computer to load images

into an image processing application program.

• The Display panel will display [PC] when

the camera is ready to display or load

images on the computer.

• The camera may cease to respond when

the Mode Dial is turned from the PC

position to another setting. Turn the

Mode Dial to the L (Lock) position and

back again, or press any button to

resume normal operation.

• Please refer to the PowerShot A50

Software Starter Guide for further

details.

Stitch Assist Mode

Set the Mode Dial to the (Stitch Assist)

position and follow the procedures below to

merge several images into one large panoramic

scene. In Stitch Assist mode, images can be

shot in horizontal, vertical or 2x2 (matrix)

sequences. The merged image cannot be

viewed in the camera’s LCD panel.

Buttons Available

in Stitch Assist Mode

FLASH Button

• The Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Flash On

and Flash Off modes can be set with

the Flash button.

MACRO Button

• The Macro mode for shooting

photographic subjects 6.7 to 20in. (17 to

50cm) distant from the lens can be set

with the Macro button.

Stitch Assist Mode

Retaking a Picture

• In this mode, repeatedly pressing the

+ button enables you to scroll through

the images to confirm the current

merge sequence and to retake an

image if required.

• To retake an image in a horizontal or

vertical sequence, press the + button

to return to the previous image and

take the shot. Press the + button again

to return to the original image.

• To retake an image in a 2x2 (matrix)

sequence, press the + button to

advance to any image that you wish to

replace and take the shot.

When a Sequence is Complete

• When you have completed shooting a

sequence, press the SET button to

return to the Stitch Assist menu.

• To exit Stitch Assist mode, turn the

Mode Dial to another setting, such as

the L (Lock) position.

Stitch Assist Mode

• The Display Panel may display a lower

number of recordable images in Stitch

Assist mode than in Auto or Program

mode.

• The CD-ROM that accompanied the

camera contains the PhotoStitch

Shooting Guide, an On-screen Guide

introducing shooting hints and

techniques for improved results with

PhotoStitch. Please read this guide

before shooting.(In some regions, the

PhotoStitch Shooting Guide is included

in print, in the PowerShot A50 Software

Starter Guide.)

Stitch Assist Mode

Procedures for Shooting Horizontal/Vertical Sequences

Horizontal Sequence

Vertical Sequence

1. Turn the Mode Dial to

the (Stitch Assist)

position.

2. Select [Horizontal] or [Vertical] with the

+/- buttons and press the SET button.

To change the direction, press the + button.

3. Shoot the first image.

After the indicator stops flashing green, the

next image appears beside the previous image.

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Horizontal

Sequence

Stitch Assist Mode

4. Orient the camera so that the second

frame overlaps a small portion of the

photographic subject of the first image

and press the shutter button to take

the next image.

After the indicator stops flashing green, the

second recorded image will display beside a

preview of the new photographic subject

captured by the lens.

• To retake the previous image in the

sequence, press the + button before

shooting the next image. The previously

recorded image will be replaced by a

preview of the new photographic

subject captured by the lens.

5. Follow the same steps to shoot

subsequent images in the sequence.

• Do not worry about minor discrepancies

in the overlapped areas because the

computer software can compensate for

them when the images are merged.

• You can check through a sequence by

repeatedly pressing the + button.

Release the button to retake the

previous image.

• A maximum of 26 frames may be shot

in any horizontal or vertical sequence.

6. Finish the sequence by pressing the SET

button after the last image has been

recorded.

• The respective icons will display on the

LCD panel when the Exposure Compen-

sation, White Balance and Slow Shutter

settings are set to values other than

their default settings.

Stitch Assist Mode

Procedures for Shooting 2x2 (Matrix) Sequences

1. Turn the Mode Dial

to the (Stitch

Assist) position.

2. Select [2x2] with the +/- buttons and

press the SET button.

3. Shoot the first image.

After the indicator stops flashing green,

the recorded image will display in the

upper right, and a preview of the new

photographic subject captured by the lens

will appear in the lower right.

Stitch Assist Mode

• By default, images are recorded in a

clockwise direction starting from the

upper right. To change the starting

position, press the + button before

taking the first shot.

4. Overlap a small portion of the photo-

graphic subject of the first image and

shoot the next image in the sequence.

After the indicator stops flashing green,

the second recorded image will display in

the lower right, and a preview of the new

photographic subject captured by the lens

will appear in the lower left.

5. Orient the camera so that the third

image will correctly overlap a portion

of the second image and take the shot.

After the indicator stops flashing green,

the third recorded image will display in the

lower left, and a preview of the new

photographic subject captured by the lens

will appear in the upper left.

Stitch Assist Mode

6. Orient the camera so that the fourth

image will correctly overlap a portion

of the third image and take the shot.

After the indicator stops flashing green, the

fourth recorded image will display in the

upper left, and a preview of a new photo-

graphic subject captured by the lens will

appear in the position of the first image.

• Do not worry about minor discrepancies

in the overlapped areas because the

computer software can compensate for

them when the images are merged.

• You can check through the sequence by

pressing and holding the + button,

which will cause the lens preview to

disappear.

7. Finish the sequence by pressing the SET

button after all the images have been

recorded.

• To retake a shot, press the + button to

advance to the image you want to

replace, wait until the lens preview

displays and then retake the shot.

• The respective icons will display on the

LCD panel when the Exposure Compen-

sation, White Balance and Slow Shutter

settings are set to values other than

their default settings.

Menu Features

Menus can be used to select image size and quality settings (Record menu), to select the display options,

such as information formats and the Slide Show option (Play menu), and to select date, time and other

camera settings, such as the LCD panel brightness (Setup menu).

Menu Features

Record Menu

• Quality ....................................... p. 70

• +/- (Exp.)...................................... p. 72

• White Balance ............................. p. 73

• Slow Shutter................................ p. 74

• Setup ............................................ p. 85

LCD............................................ p. 85

Beep.......................................... p. 85

Power Save ............................... p. 85

Date/Time ................................. p. 86

Review ...................................... p. 86

File No. Reset ........................... p. 87

Play Menu

Auto Mode

Program Mode

Stitch Assist Mode

• Show/Hide Info. .......................... p. 75

• Erase............................................. p. 76

• Protect ......................................... p. 77

• Rotate .......................................... p. 77

• Setup ............................................ p. 85

LCD............................................ p. 85

Beep.......................................... p. 85

Power Save ............................... p. 85

Date/Time ................................. p. 86

Format ..................................... p. 88

Language ................................. p. 89

• Slide Show ................................... p. 78

• Print Order .................................. p. 81

Menu Features

Basic Menu Operations

Menu functions are operated by the MENU,

+/- and SET buttons.

MENU Button

This button turns the menu display on or off.

This button also displays the previous menu

when a submenu has been selected.

+/- Buttons

These buttons move the selection from one

option to another within a menu. A highlight

appears around an option to indicate its

selection. Press the + button to display the

next option and press the - button to display

the previous option.

• Pressing and holding either button will

cause the highlight to move continu-

ously to the next option.

SET Button

This button confirms the selection of a menu

option or a setting. When there is a submenu

available, pressing this button advances the

display to the next menu level. Once the SET

button has been pressed, the selected setting

takes effect.

The selected item is

highlighted

- Button

+ Button

MENU Button

SET Button

+/- Buttons

Menu Features

Record Menu

Pressing the MENU button in the Auto,

Program or Stitch Assist mode displays the

Record menu on the LCD panel.

• In Auto mode, the Exposure

Compensation is set to [0], the White

Balance to [Auto] and the Slow Shutter

to [Off]. No other settings are available

for these functions in Auto mode.

Quality

The Quality option is used to set the format in

which the image will be recorded. Image

quality can be set to [Normal], [Fine] or [CCD

RAW], and the to [Large] or [Small].

Auto Mode

Program Mode

Stitch Assist Mode

Menu Features

Size/Quality Compression Format File Size

Large/Fine (1280 x 960)

JPEG High Quality 320 KB

Large/Normal (1280 x 960)

JPEG Normal 170 KB

Small/Fine (640 x 480)

JPEG High Quality 120 KB

Small/Normal (640 x 480)

JPEG Normal 65 KB

CCD RAW (1280 x 960)

No Compression 1560 KB

• JPEG file sizes will vary between

photographic subjects.

• The file sizes given here reflect

standard shooting conditions estab-

lished by Canon.

• The Small and CCD RAW sizes are not

available in Auto mode. CCD RAW size

is not available in Stitch Assist mode.

• A second CCD RAW picture can not be

started until the first image has been

completely written to the CF card

(green flashing indicator stops).

Menu Features

+/- (Exp.)

The Exposure Compensation function allows

you to adjust exposure settings to a variety of

situations in which a photographic subject is

shadowed or a light source is too intense,

such as backlight shots and artificially

illuminated night shots.

• To use this function, aim the camera at

the photographic subject and watch the

effect on the image in the LCD panel as

you adjust the exposure with the +/-

buttons. Press the SET button or MENU

button to confirm the setting.

• Once a setting other than zero has been

selected, the Display Panel will show a

+/- icon and the ( ) icon will display in

the lower left of the LCD panel.

• After the setting is set, the image can

be shot as shown in the LCD display

simply by pressing the shutter button.

• The Exposure Compensation function

cannot be activated in Auto Mode

Shortcut

In Program mode, you can display this menu

directly by pressing and holding the SET

button, and pressing the - button.

Menu Features

White Balance

The White Balance function can be set to suit

the shooting conditions when the flash is not

used and an image is taken only with natural or

artificial ambient light. The [Auto], [Day Light],

[Cloudy], [Tungsten], and [Fluorescent] settings

are available. Settings other than Auto will cause

the respective icon to display in the lower left of

the LCD panel.

Icons

Auto: Camera selects the setting

automatically.

Day Light: For shooting outdoors in

bright daylight.

Cloudy: For shooting in cloudy

conditions or in twilight.

Tungsten: For shooting indoors in

artificial lighting from

tungsten light bulbs.

Fluorescent: For shooting in artificial

lighting from fluorescent

lights.

Menu Features

Icons

On: For intentionally setting

the shutter to a slow speed.

Off: Camera selects a setting

automatically.

Night Scene: For night scene.

• In the [On] or [Night Scene] mode, hand

tremors and camera movement may

prevent a clear image from being shot.

Affix the camera to a tripod to shoot, or

take a test shot and examine it before

shooting for real.

• In the [On] or [Night Scene] mode, using

flash photography in a dark place will

cause the flash to fire twice. Since the

picture is taken with the second flash,

do not move the camera until the flash

fires for the second time.

Slow Shutter

The Slow Shutter function can be used to shoot

night scenes and subjects in dark rooms. The

[On], [Off] and [Night Scene] settings are

available. The [On] and [Night Scene] settings

will cause the respective icon to display in the

lower left of the LCD panel.

Menu Features

Play Menu

Pressing the MENU button in the Play or Multi

mode displays the Play menu on the LCD

panel.

Show/Hide Info.

This function displays information about an

image, such as its shooting date and file

number.

• Selecting this option causes the LCD

panel to display the image data. The

menu then shows the [Hide Info.]

option.

• In Play mode, this function displays the

image number, total number of images,

file number, shooting date and time

and protection setting icon.

• In Multi mode, this function displays the

image number of the selected image

and the total number of images. When

the total number of images requires

four or more digits, all image numbers

are replaced by the number sign “#”.

Menu Features

Erase

This function can be used to erase image files

from a CF card.

• Selecting the [Single] option allows you

to scroll through images with the +/-

buttons and select single images for

erasing.

• Selecting the [All] option erases all the

images on a CF card with the exception

of protected images.

• When confirmation messages are

displayed, select [OK] to erase, or

[Cancel] to cancel, this operation.

Shortcut

In Play mode, you can erase the currently

displayed image by pressing and holding the

SET button and pressing the - button. The

erase confirmation screen will display.

Menu Features

Mark/Unmark

This function is used to mark or unmark

images for replay in a slide show. You can

save marked images in shows 1 to 3.

• CCD RAW images can be maked and

selected for Slide Show playback, but

they will be displayed as miniature

thumbnails (not full screen) on the LCD

panel or a connected video monitor.

• Use the +/- buttons to scroll through

images and the SET button to mark an

image. If you select the marked image

and press the SET button, the image is

unmarked. A checkmark will be

associated with marked images.

• A maximum of 100 images can be

marked.

A checkmark

appears beside slide

shows in which

marked images have

already been

registered.

Menu Features

Clear Marks

This function clears all marked data contained

in shows 1 to 3.

• Selecting [OK] deletes the marks.

Selecting [Cancel] returns the LCD panel

to the Slide Show menu.

Play Time

The length of time an image is displayed on

the LCD panel can be set to [+/- Manual] or to

the [3 sec.], [5 sec.] or [10 sec.] settings.

• With the manual setting, the slide show

can be advanced forward or backward

with the +/- buttons.

• The actual play time for some images

may differ slightly from the selected

setting.

Menu Features

Repeat

Selecting this option enables you to automati-

cally repeat the slide show once it reaches the

last image.

• When it is set to on, the power save

function will not power down the

camera while a slide show is playing.

Since playing slide shows for extended

periods of time will use up the battery

charge, it is advisable to use an AC

power source.

• The MENU button will still end the slide

show when pressed, even if the Repeat

function is active.

Print Order

Images on a CF card can be marked for

printing and the number of prints, the print

type and the image data (date and file no.)

settings can be specified. The print specifica-

tions for the PowerShot A50 conform to the

Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) standard,

allowing your prints to be output at the

specified parameters on compatible digital

printers or at developing service outlets.

Produktspecifikationer

Varumärke:	Canon
Kategori:	Digitalkamera
Modell:	Powershot A50 ZOOM
Enhetsplacering:	Vrijstaand
Färg på produkten:	Wit
Dörrgångjärn:	Rechts
Vikt:	7000 g
Bredd:	600 mm
Djup:	630 mm
Höjd:	1890 mm
Nettoskatt:	- W
Sladdlängd:	1.6 m
Ljudnivå:	45 dB
Årlig-energiförbrukning:	332 kWu
Energieffektivitetsklass (gammal):	A+
Frys nettokapacitet:	108 l
Fryskapacitet:	3 kg/24u
Kylskåpets nettokapacitet:	188 l
No Frost (kylskåp):	Ja
Kylskåp invändig belysning:	Ja
Frysläge:	Onder
Retentionstid vid strömavbrott:	- uur
Snabbfrysfunktion:	Ja
antal stjärnor:	4*
Total nettokapacitet:	296 l
Äggställ:	Ja
Till fackområdet:	Ja
Klimaatklasse:	SN-T
Genom montage:	Deur-op-deur
Fingeravtrycksresistent:	Ja
AC-ingångsspänning:	220 - 240 V
AC-ingångsfrekvens:	50 Hz