Canon PowerShot A470 User manual

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Camera User Guide
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Confirming the Package Contents
The following items are included in the package. If something is missing
please contact the retail outlet at which you purchased the product.
Batteries (x2) (32MB)
_) Interface Cable 0) AV Cable (_ Wrist Strap
IFC-400PCU AVC-DC300 WS-800
Canon Digital Camera
Solution Disk _) Warranty Card
_) User Guides
_Getting Started
"Canon Customer Support" Leaflet
Please also refer to the PDF manuals on the supplied CD-ROM:
•Camera User Guide
(Advanced functions of the camera)
•Direct Print User Guide
(Connecting the camera to a printer)
• Software Starter Guide
(Connecting the camera to a computer)
Download ZoomBrowser EX/ImageBrowser Software Guide (PDF) from:
http://web.canon.j p/imaging/information-e.htm
You may not be able to achieve the full performance of this camera
with the included memory card.

Let's Get Started!
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This section explains how to prepare the camera for use and the
basics of shooting, viewing and printing images. Start out by
familiarizing yourself with the camera and mastering the basics.
Once you have mastered the basics, use the camera's many features
to shoot more challenging photos.
The PDF manuals are included in the
supplied CD-ROM.
When the installation is finished a
shortcut icon will appear on the
desktop (If the software fails to
install, please find the manuals in the
Readme folder on the CD-ROM).

2Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Items marked with a_ are lists or charts that summarize camera
functions or procedures.
P_ease Read 6
Components Guide 38
Indicator ........................................ 41
Basic Operations 42
_" Menus and Settings ............................... 42
Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor and Menus .... 44
Using the LCD Monitor ............................. 5t
Commonly Used Shooting Functions 54
Eli [] Shooting with the Optical Zoom ................ 54
Using the Digital Zoom/Digital TeleoConve_er ........... 55
_, Using the Flash ................................ 59
_ Shooting Close°ups/Infinity Shots (Macro/Infinity/Super
Macro) ......................................... 60
Using the Self°Timer .............................. 62
Changing the Recording Pixels (Still Images) ........... 64
Changing the Compression (Still Images) .............. 65

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Various Shooting Methods
$CN Shooting Modes for Specific Scenes ............. 66
aM Shooting in Manual Mode ...................... 68
Continuous Shooting .............................. 69
Setting the Flash ................................. 70
Dm
,, Movie Shooting ............................... 72
Checking the Focus and People's Expressions .......... 75
Selecting an AF Frame Mode ....................... 76
Selecting the Face to Focus On (Face Select and Track)..
Shooting Hard°to°Focus Subjects (Focus Lock) ......... 80
Adjusting the ISO Speed ........................... 81
Adjusting the Exposure Compensation ................ 82
Switching between Metering Modes .................. 83
Setting a Slow Shutter Speed (Long Shutter Mode) ...... 84
Adjusting the Tone (White Balance) .................. 86
Shooting in a My Colors Mode ....................... 89
Setting the Display Overlays ........................ 91
Categorizing images Automatically (Auto Category) ...... 92
_,,v Registering Settings to the PdnttShare Button ...... 93
O, Magnified Images ....................... 96
mages in Sets of Nine (Index Playback) ........ 97
Organizing Images by Category (My Category) .......... 98
Jumping to Images ................................ 99
Viewing Movies ................................. 100
Rotating Images in the Display ..................... 102
Playback with Transition Effects .................... 103
Automated Playback (Slide Show) ................... 104
Red-Eye Correction Function ....................... 105
Resizing Images ................................ 110
Attaching Sound Memos to Images .................. 112
Protecting Images ............................... 113
Erasing All Images ............................... 114

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Print Settings/Transfer Settings 115
Setting the DPOF Print Settings .................... 115
Setting the DPOF Transfer Settings ................. 119
Configuring the Camera 121
Setting the Power Saving Function .................. 121
Formatting Memory Cards ......................... 122
Resetting the File Number ......................... 123
Creating an Image Destination (Folder) ............... 125
Setting the Auto Rotate Function .................... 127
Resetting Settings to Their Default Values ............ 128
Connecting to a TV 129
Shooting/Playback Using a TV ..................... 129
Trou b_eshooti ng 130
List of Messages 140
144
Safety Precautions ............................... 144
Handling Precautions ............................. 150
Using the Power Kits (Sold Separately) ............... 154
Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately) . .. 157
Replacing the Date Battery ........................ 159
Camera Care and Maintenance ..................... 161
Specifications ................................... 162
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Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode 178

Table of Contents 5
• Symbol Conventions in this Guide
IS Using the Flash [][_
1. Use the • or I_ button to change the
flash mode,
[]: [Auto]
IPI: [On]
H: [oft]
You can configure detailed settings
for the flash when you press the
MENU button while this screen is
displayed(p,zo),
- Slow Synchro, Red-Eye Correction, Red-Eye Lamp
Mode dial position
_Some functions may not be
available in certain shooting modes.
If there is no notation to that effect,
the function may be used in all
modes.
This mark denotes issues that may affect the camera's
operation.
This mark denotes additional topics that complement the
basic operating procedures.
Explanations in this guide are based on the camera's default settings
at time of purchase. Specifications are subject to change without prior
notice. As a result, the illustrations and screenshots used in this guide
may differ from the actual camera.

6Please Read
Please Read
Test Shots
Before you try to photograph important subjects, we highly recommend that you
shoot several trial images to confirm that the camera is operating and being
operated correctly.
Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are
not liable for any consequential damages arising from any malfunction of a
camera or accessory, including memory cards, that results in the failure of an
image to be recorded or to be recorded in a way that is machine readable.
Warning Against Copyright Infringement
Please note that Canon digital cameras are intended for personal use and should
never be used in a manner that infringes upon or contravenes international or
domestic copyright laws and 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 customer support
list supplied with your camera.
Video Format
Please set the camera's video signal format to the one used in your region before
using it with a TV monitor.
Language Setting
Please see Setting the Display Language (p. t 3) to change the language setting.

Getting Started
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You can use SD memory cards, SDHC (SD High
Capacity) memory cards, MultiMediaCards,
MMCplus cards and HC MMCplus cards in this
camera. These cards are collectively referred to as
memory cards in this guide.

8 Capture Your Best Memories
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Preparations 9
Installing the Batteries and Memory Card
@Slide the battery cover lock in the direction of the arrow
(_i_)and hold it there while moving the entire cover in
the direction of the arrow (_) and opening it up in the
direction of the arrow (_).
Battery Cover Lock
Be sure to hold the battery cover
lock open while sliding the entire
cover in the direction of the
arrow.
Hold lock open

10 Preparations
Install two batteries.
Negative end (-) Positive end (+)
Insert the memory card until it clicks into place.
Back
Only SD and SDHC memory cards
Write Protect Tab
Confirm that the write protect
tab is unlocked.
Front
The camera may fail to detect the memory card or malfunction
if the memory card is inserted backward by mistake.

Preparations 11
Close the cover (_h), and press downward as you slide
it until it clicks into place (_).
To Remove the Memory Card
•Push the memory card with your finger until
the memory card clicks and then release it.
It is recommended to use the wrist strap to avoid dropping the
camera during use.
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12 Preparations
Setting the Date and Time
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The Date/Time settings menu will appear the first time the power is
turned on.
Power
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(_ Button
Q Button
MENU J
@Press the power button.
Select the month, day, year and
time, and the display order.
1. Use the < or •button to select a
category.
2. Use the •or •button to set the
value.
Press the FUNC./SET button.
!To Change a Previously Set Date/Time
Perform Steps @@ above after using the following procedures to
display the Date/Time settings window.
1. Press the MENU button.
2. Use the < or •button to select the
in (Set up) menu.
3. Use the •or •button to select
[Date/Time].
4. Press the FUNC./SET button.
5. Press the MENU button.

Preparations 13
Setting the Display Language
You can change the language displayed in the LCD monitor menus
and messages.
FUNC.
SET
Q Button
)de Dial
O Button
MENU
Set the mode dial to [] (Playback).
Hold down the FUNC./SET button and press the MENU
button once.
Use the A, V, "dor _button to select a language.
Press the FUNC./SET button.
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14 Shooting Still Images
Power Button Shutter Button
Indicator
Press the power button.
• The start-up sound will play and the start-up image will display in
the LCD monitor.
• Pressing the power button again turns the power off.
• To switch to the setting that mutes all sound, press and hold the
MENU button while pressing the power button. The [Mute] setting
also can be changed in the _i] (Setup) menu.
Select a shooting mode.
1. Set the mode dial to a (Auto).
Aim the ca ct.
Avoiding Camera Shake _y
Keep your arms tight against your body
while holding the camera firmly by the sides.
Using a tripod is also effective.
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Press the shutter button lightly (press halfway) to set
the focus.
• When the camera focuses, it beeps twice and the indicator lights
green (orange when the flash fires).

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Without changing anything else, press the shutter
button all the way (press fully) to shoot.
• The shutter sound will play once and the image will record.
• Recorded images are displayed on the LCD monitor for
approximately 2 seconds* immediately after shooting
(Rec. Review). You can also shoot while the image is displayed.
• You can change the interval for which images are displayed by configuring the
[Review] item in the [] (Rec.) menu.
• The image will continue to display after shooting if you keep the
shutter button pressed.
• The indicator will blink green and the file will record to the
memory card.
To Shoot Images in Focus
The camera automatically sets the focus when you press the shutter
button halfway*.
* The shutter button has a two-stage action. Pressing it down to the first stage is
referred as "pressing halfway".
Correct _Incorrect
Press halfway Press fully Just pressing fully
to set the focus
Shooting Preparations
Complete: lights green
(orange when the flash fires '
"_ AF frames will display in
green on the LCD monitor
at the points of focus.

16 Viewing Still Images
Mode Dial
Set the mode dial to [] (Playback).
Use the "d or _button to display
the image you wish to view.
°Use the 4 button to move to the
previous image and the _ button to
move to the next image.
° The images advance more quickly if
you keep the button pressed
continuously, but they will appear
coarse.
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• Setting [Resume] to either [Last seen]* or [Last shot] in the
[] (Play) menu allows you to specify the image to display in
Playback mode (* Default setting). If you select [Last seen],
the last image viewed will display (Resume Playback).
• The following actions will display the most recent image
regardless of the [Resume] settings.
Shooting an image, changing the memory card, or editing an
image on the memory card using a computer.

Erasing 17
)de Dial
FUNC.
SET
Button
/_Button
Set the mode dial to [] (Playback).
Use the "4 or I_ button to select an image to erase and
press the _> button.
Confirm that [Erase] is selected and press the FUNC./
SET button.
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18 Printing
Power Button
_N Button
Mode Dial
/_ Buttons
Connect the camera to a direct print compatible printer.
• Open the camera's terminal cover and insert the interface cable
all the way into the connector.
• See the printer's user guide for connection instructions.
• Since this camera uses a standard protocol (PictBridge), you can
use it with other PictBridge-compliant printers in addition to
Canon-brand printers. Please see the Direct Print User Guide for
more information.
Turn on the printer.
Set the camera's mode dial to [] (Playback) and press
the power button.
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•The _N button will light blue.
Use the _ or _ button to select an image to print and
press the _,_,, button.
• The _ button will blink blue and printing will start.
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