Canon DIGIC PowerShot A75 User manual

Camera User Guide
zPlease read the Read This First section (p. 7).
zPlease also see the Software Starter Guide and the Direct Print User Guide.
CDI-E123-010 © 2004 CANON INC. PRINTED IN MALAYSIA
DIGITAL CAMERA Camera User Guide
ENGLISH

Flowchart and Reference Guides
This Guide
Shooting with the Camera
Software Starter Guide
Installing the Software
This Guide
This Guide
Connecting the Camera to a Computer
Software Starter Guide
Direct Print User Guide
Printer User Guide
Using the Printer and Printing
Downloading Images to a Computer

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Use of genuine Canon accessories is
recommended.
This product is designed to perform optimally
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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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. 113).
Language Setting
Please see page 24 to change the language
setting.
Please read through the Read This First section
(p. 7) before using your camera.
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
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.
Canon makes no warranties for damages
resulting from corrupted or lost data due to a
mistaken operation or malfunction of the
camera, the software, the CompactFlashTM
cards (CF cards), personal computers,
peripheral devices, or use of non-Canon CF
cards.

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Trademark Acknowledgments
• Canon and PowerShot are trademarks of Canon,
Inc.
• CompactFlash is a trademark of SanDisk
Corporation.
• iBook and iMac are trademarks of Apple
Computer, Inc.
• Macintosh, PowerBook, Power Macintosh and
QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Computer,
Inc, registered in the United States and other
countries.
• Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are either
registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or other
countries.
• Other names and products not mentioned above
may be registered trademarks or trademarks of
their respective companies.
Copyright © 2004 Canon Inc. All rights reserved.

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Table of Contents
Functions and operations tables. These pages
are shaded on the right edges to make them easy
to find.
Read This First 7
Please Read...........................................................7
Safety Precautions .................................................8
Preventing Malfunctions .......................................13
Components Guide 14
Preparing the Camera 17
Installing the Batteries ..........................................17
Installing a CF Card..............................................20
Setting the Date/Time...........................................22
Setting the Language ...........................................24
Basic Functions 25
Turning the Power On/Off.....................................25
Switching between Shooting and Playback..........26
Using the LCD Monitor .........................................28
Shooting – The Basics 33
Auto Mode ...................................................33
Reviewing an Image Right after Shooting ............36
Using the Mode Dial (Image Zone).......................38
Portrait ...............................................................38
Landscape ........................................................38
Night Scene .......................................................38
Fast Shutter .......................................................38
Slow Shutter......................................................38
Changing the Resolution and Compression......... 40
Using the Flash................................................42
Macro Mode ................................................... 44
Self-timer.............................................................. 45
Digital Zoom ......................................................... 46
Continuous Shooting............................................ 47
Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist) ..... 48
Special Scene Mode..................................... 51
Postcard Print Mode ...................................... 53
Movie Mode ................................................... 55
Playback – The Basics 57
Displaying Images Individually
(Single Image Playback) ...................................... 57
Magnifying Images......................................... 58
Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback) .58
Jumping Between Images.................................... 59
Viewing/Editing Movies ........................................ 60
Erasing 63
Erasing Images Individually.................................. 63
Erasing All Images ............................................... 63
Shooting – Advanced Functions 64
Selecting Menus and Settings.............................. 64

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Menu Settings and Default Settings .....................67
Resetting the Settings to Default..........................73
Using the Mode Dial (Creative Zone) ...................74
PProgram AE......................................................75
Tv Setting the Shutter Speed ................................75
Av Setting the Aperture .........................................76
M Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture ...77
Switching between Autofocus Modes...................78
Switching between Light Metering Modes............79
Adjusting the Exposure.........................................80
Adjusting the Tone (White Balance).....................81
Changing the ISO Speed......................................84
Changing the Photo Effect....................................85
Adjusting the Flash Output ...................................86
Shooting Problem Subjects for the Autofocus......87
Setting the Auto Rotate Function..........................89
Playback – Advanced Features 91
Rotating Images in the Display.............................91
Attaching Sound Memos to Image .......................92
Auto Play ..............................................................93
Protecting Images.................................................94
Various Functions 96
About Printing .......................................................96
DPOF Print Settings .............................................98
Image Transfer Settings (DPOF Transfer Order) .......102
Downloading Images to a Computer.................. 104
Computer System Requirements ....................... 104
Viewing Images on a TV Set ..............................112
Resetting the File Number.................................. 114
Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) .... 115
Registering My Camera Settings........................ 116
List of Messages 120
Troubleshooting 122
Appendix 128
Using the Power Kits (Sold Separately) .............128
Using the Lenses (Sold Separately)................... 131
Camera Care and Maintenance ......................... 134
Specifications 136
Battery Performance .......................................... 140
CF Cards and Estimated Capacities
(Recordable Images).......................................... 140
Photo Tips and Information 144
Index 146
Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode...... 151

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Symbols Used
Icons under title bars show the operations mode.
As in the example below, the mode dial should be
set to , , , , , , , , , ,
or .
Using the Flash
This mark denotes issues that may affect
the camera's operation.
This mark denotes additional topics that
complement the basic operating
procedures.
Mode Dial

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Read This First
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, its
subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are not liable for any consequential damages arising from
any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including CompactFlashTM cards, that results in the failure of an
image to be recorded or to be recorded in a format 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 regulations.
Please be advised that in certain cases the copying of images from performances, exhibitions, or
commercial properties by means of a camera or other device may contravene copyright or other legal
rights even if the image was shot for personal use.
Warranty Limitations
This camera's warranty is only effective in the country of sale. If a problem arises while the camera is in
use abroad, please convey it back to the country of sale before proceeding with a warranty claim to a
Canon Customer Support Help Desk.
For Canon Customer Support contacts, please see the Canon Limited Warranty supplied with your
camera.

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Read This First
Safety Precautions
zBefore using the camera, please ensure that you have read and understood the safety precautions
described below. Always ensure that the camera is operated correctly.
zThe 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.
zIn the next few pages, the term “equipment” refers primarily to the camera, batteries, and separately sold
battery and charger kit and compact power adapter.