Canon PowerShot A10 User manual

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This is the PowerShot A20 and PowerShot A10, the
digital cameras or those o us who would rather learn
to sur or mountain bike or scuba dive than to master
the intricacies o digital technology.
Get Digital With It:
The Fun-loving
PowerShot A20 & A10
3xOptical Zoom
Either camera its right into your li estyle, and
right into your pocket. They’re compact, light-
weight and rugged or go-anywhere un. Their
simple, easy-to-understand controls help you
get the best shot under every set o conditions,
but they’ll never get in your way or con use you.
Brilliant images, rich with color and detail, reward
both the beginner’s eye and the more advanced
photographer’s demands, thanks to the A20’s 2.1
megapixel CCD and the A10’s 1.3 megapixel CCD.
Canon’s world-renowned optics are represented in the
sharpness and clarity o the 3x optical zoom lens (the
A20’s 2.5x digital zoom and the A10’s 2x digital zoom
let you move in even closer). And rom ocus to lash,
the A20’s and A10’s operations are automatic, so you
can concentrate on capturing the moment.
By attaching it to the A20 or
the A10, the WC-DC52 wide
conversion lens lets you take
shots as wide as 24 5mm*
2
*Approximately equivalent in
the traditional 35mm film format.
Wide Converter WC-DC52

With the A20 and A10’s Direct Print Mode, skip your
computer altogether and use the Card Photo Printer
CP-10 . You’ll have a print to show to your riends in
under a minute.
Just plug the camera and the printer
together with the direct printer cable, ollow the
instructions on the camera’s LCD monitor, and in less
than 60 seconds you will have a credit card-size print
or 8 mini-labels o your image.
Shoot and Show:
Printing Was
Never Easier
Designed speci ically to complement the A20 or A10,
the CP-10 is as easily portable, and as simple to use
as the camera itsel . It delivers high-resolution – 300
x 300dpi – borderless credit card-sized prints, using
the dye-sublimation printing method or superior color
gradation and neutral tints. A protective overcoating
keeps your prints rom ading due to handling or
exposure to sunlight.
The CD-300 is another way to get great prints
o your digital images. Don’t bother with
complicated connections –just pop the A20’s
or A10’s CompactFlash™card right in the
printer and choose between 4” x 6”, 4” x 10”
or multi-image print sizes. Dye-sublimation
technology ensures vibrant, high-quality prints
and protective over-
coating means they’ll
stay that way.
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Speed and versatility are what digital photography is
really all about. Forget waiting until a roll o ilm is
inished. Forget waiting or the lab to develop ilm and
send it back to you.
Instead o all that waiting, the A20 or A10 lets you
share your images as soon as you’ve captured them.
Take a picture o your child or your dog or a lovely
vacation spot with it. As soon as you’ve taken the
picture, you can share it with amily and riends.
The Digital Difference:
Share Your Images
Use your Macintosh or PC computer to display your images
on screen, print them on paper, or e-mail them to your
riends and amily. All o the so tware to do that is
bundled with your A20 or A10, including
ZoomBrowser EX 2.6 (ImageBrowser
1.6 or Macintosh users) and
PhotoStitch 3.1.
PhotoStitch can assemble dramatic panoramic images
rom pictures taken with the Canon’s exclusive Stitch
Assist Mode.
ZoomBrowser (or ImageBrowser) gives you the ability
to display, download and save images. It also lets you
per orm simple cropping and color adjustments and
arrange an onscreen slide show. Want to send images via
e-mail? ZoomBrowser automatically resizes and compresses
the images, and starts your e-mail application.
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Digital Printer CD-300 Windows/Macintosh
Windows/Macintosh
Direct Interface Cable
DIF-100
US Interface Cable
IFC-300PCU
Video
Cable
VC-100
(for PowerShot
A20 only)
TV/Video
Card Photo Printer
CP-10
AC Adapter Kit
ACK600
PCMCIA
Card Adapter
CF Type I
Deluxe Soft Case PSC20
Waterproof Case
WP-DC200
4AA-size NiMH
Rechargeable atteries
N 4-100
attery Charger
C -3AH
Wide Converter
WC-DC52
Close-up Lens
250D 52mm
Conversion Lens
Adapter LA-DC52
Battery and Charger Kit CBK100
Hike with it. Mountain bike with it. Lie on a beach with
it. Going kayaking? There’s a waterproo case or it that
will let you take it along on water sports adventures,
too. The case is so protective, in act,
that it will enable you to take your
A20 or A10 scuba diving with you
to depths o 100 eet (30 meters).
Wherever you go, you won’t run out o power, because
the A20 and A10 run on AA batteries that you can ind
anywhere in the world. The CompactFlash
™
card provides
removable digital
storage or your pictures.
Expandable Capabilities:
For All Seasons
And All Reasons
For greater photographic variety, both the A20 and A10
will accept the WC-DC52 wide conversion lens which
reduces the camera’s ocal length to 24.5mm or a wide -
angle e ect. For extreme macro work, the Close-up Lens
250D 52mm can be used. Both lenses require the use
o a lens adapter, which will also accommodate 52mm
ilters or a range o visual e ects.
Take your PowerShot A20 or PowerShot A10
with you anywhere, and let it take
you deep
to the possibilities o digital
photography.
System Chart

Optical Viewfinder Window
Shutter Button
Battery Cover Lock
Lens
Battery Cover
AF-auxiliary Light
Emitter/Red-Eye
Reduction Lamp/
Self-timer Lamp
Flash
Zoom Button
Display Button
Mode Dial
Exposure
Compensation/
White Balance Button
Power Button
Menu Button
Viewfinder
Indicators
LCD Monitor
Flash/Set Button
Digital Terminal
Video Out Terminal
(for A20 only)
DC In Terminal
Terminal
Strap Eyelet
Date Battery Holder
CF Card Slot Cover
Macro/Infinity/Right Button
Continuous/
Self-timer/Left Button
DIGITAL
VIDEO OUT
DC IN 4.3V
Nomenclature (for PowerShot A20 and A10)
TTyyppee::AA2200:: Compact digital still camera with built-in flash and 3x optical zoom lens plus 2.5x
digital zoom. AA1100:: Compact digital still camera with built-in flash and 3x optical zoom lens
plus 2x digital zoom.
IImmaaggee CCaappttuurree DDeevviiccee::1/2.7-inch charge coupled device (CCD).
RReessoolluuttiioonn::AA2200:: 2.11 M pixels (1,636 x 1,236 effective pixels). AA1100:: 1.32 M pixels (1,288 x
968 effective pixels).
FFiillee FFoorrmmaatt::JPEG (Choice of Normal, Fine, or SuperFine JPEG Compression).
RReessoolluuttiioonn OOppttiioonnss::AA2200:: Large (1,600 x 1,200), Medium (1,024 x 768), Small (640 x 480).
AA1100:: Large (1,280 x 960), Medium (1,024 x 768), Small (640 x 480)
DDaattaa RReeccoorrddiinngg FFoorrmmaatt::DCF*, DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) v. 1.1.
SSttoorraaggee MMeeddiiaa::CompactFlash™(CF) Card Type I.
FFooccaall LLeennggtthh::5.4-16.2mm, f/2.8-4.8 (35-105mm 35mm equivalent).
OOppttiiccaall CCoonnssttrruuccttiioonn::9 elements in 7 groups (all glass design); one aspherical element.
CClloossiinngg FFooccuussiinngg DDiissttaannccee::2.5ft./76cm; Macro: 6.3in./16cm (WIDE), 10.2in./26cm (TELE).
AAuuttooffooccuuss::Three-point TTL System with off-center coverage.
EExxppoossuurree::Program AE; Exposure is locked once focusing is complete.
DDiiaall MMooddeess::Auto, Manual, Stitch Assist, Playback.
MMeetteerriinngg::Evaluative Metering linked to focusing point.
EExxppoossuurree CCoommppeennssaattiioonn::+/- 2 stops in 1/3-step increments. (Manual mode only.)
IISSOO SSeennssiittiivviittyy::100 (gain up to ISO 150 equivalent automatically in low light conditions).
SShhuutttteerr SSppeeeedd RRaannggee::1/1500 - 1 sec.
WWhhiittee aallaannccee::TTL Auto White alance, Pre-set White alance (Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten
or Fluorescent), lack & White.
OOppttiiccaall VViieewwffiinnddeerr::Real-image type, approx. 80% coverage.
LLCCDD MMoonniittoorr::1.5 inches diagonal, 117,600 effective pixels (490 x 240).
FFllaasshh RRaannggee::
Normal AF: 2.5ft./76cm ~ 13.8ft./4.2m (WIDE); 2.5ft./76cm ~ 8.2ft./2.5m (TELE).
Macro AF: 10.2in/26cm ~ 2.5ft./76cm (WIDE,TELE).
FFllaasshh MMooddeess::
Auto, Auto w/Red-Eye Reduction, Flash ON, Flash OFF.
CCoonnnneeccttiivviittyy::US ; Video Out NTSC/PAL (A20 only);Direct Connection to Canon Card Photo
Printer CP-10 (no computer required).
aatttteerryy::4 AA-size atteries (Alkaline, Rechargeable NiMH, NiCd).
DDiimmeennssiioonnss::4.3 x 2.8 x 1.5 in. / 110 x 71 x 38 mm.
WWeeiigghhtt ((ww//oo bbaatttteerryy aanndd CCFF ccaarrdd))::8.8 oz. / 250g.
*“DCF” is an abbreviation of “Design rule for Camera File system” standardized by Japan Electronics and Information
Technology Industries Association (JEITA).
All data are based on Canon’s Standard Test Method. Subject to Change without notice. Canon PowerShot and “are
you digital yet?” are trademarks of Canon Inc. All other products and brand names are registered trademarks, trade-
marks, or service marks of their respective owners.
Specifications
Image Storage Capacity
A
B
E
G
A. PowerShot A20 or A10 ody
. Wrist Strap WS-200
C. Video Cable VC-100
(for PowerShot A20 Only)
D. US Interface Cable IFC-300PCU
E. Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM
F. 4 AA-size Alkaline atteries
G. CompactFlash Card FC-8M
F
CD
Supplied Accessories (for PowerShot A20 and A10)
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File Size 79K 141K 208K 155K 294K 450K 302K 611K 957K
FC-8M 87 50 35 46 24 16 24 11 7
FC-16M 172 99 70 92 49 32 48 24 15
FC-32M 353 206 143 189 102 67 99 49 31
FC-48M 533 312 217 286 155 102 151 75 48
FC-64M 707 415 288 379 205 135 200 100 64
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File Size 79K 141K 208K 155K 294K 450K 228K 450K 693K
FC-8M 87 50 35 46 24 16 32 16 10
FC-16M 172 99 70 92 49 32 64 32 21
FC-32M 353 206 143 189 102 67 131 67 43
FC-48M 533 312 217 286 155 102 198 102 66
FC-64M 707 415 288 379 205 135 263 135 88
Note: N=Normal F=Fine SF=SuperFine
Storage capacity varies depending on the scene or the subjects. This data is estimated from Canon’s standard shooting conditions.
A20
A10
Optional Accessories (for PowerShot A20 and A10)
Wide Converter WC-DC52
Conversion Lens Adapter
LA-DC52 Close-up Lens 250D 52mm
Size AA NiMH Rechargeable
Batteries NB4-100
Battery and Charger Kit CBK100
AC Adapter Kit
ACK600
Waterproof Case
WP-DC200 Deluxe Soft Case PSC20 Card Photo Printer CP-10
10 11
* A20 shown here.