Canon Powershot A570 IS User manual

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Camera User Guide
This guide explains camera features and procedures in detail.
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•4x optical zoom with shift-method image stabilizer
eAvoid the effects of camera shake or blurry subjects when
shooting by using a high ISO speed
• Face Detect AF ideal for photographing images of people
• Automatically adjusts shooting settings to match particular
conditions
• Use the separately sold wide converter, tele-converter or
close-up lens when shooting
• Red-Eye Correction
• Plays back automatically
using the Auto Pla
• Records sound memos for
still _mages.
• Makes printing easy with
the Print/Share button
• Also supports non-Canon
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printers

Conventions Used in this Guide
Icons appearing next to or below titles indicate the shooting
modes in which the procedure can be used.
Mode switch: Shooting ([])/Playback (
•Unavailable shooting modes are shown grayed oat.
See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 128) at
the end of this guide.
•In this guide, the Basic Camera User Guide is referred to as the
Basic Guide, and the Advanced Camera User Guide is referred
to as the Advanced Guide.
_,_ his mark denotes issues that may affect the camera's
operation.
_] his mark denotes additional topics that complement the
basic operating procedures.
_-_lp TM YOUcan use SD memory cards, SDHC memory
cards and MulfiMediaCards with this camera.
These cards are collectively called memory cards in
this guide.
Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended.
This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when
used with genuine Canon accessories. Canon shall not be liable
for any damage to this product and/or accidents such as fire, etc.,
caused by the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories
(e.g., a leakage and/or explosion of a battery pack). Please note
that this warranty does not apply to repairs arising out of the
malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories, although you
may request such repairs on a chargeable basis.

Table of Contents
Items marked with a -k are lists or charts that summarize camera
functions or procedures.
Please Read ....................................... 5
Safety Precautions .................................. 6
Preventing Malfunctions ............................. 11
Using the LCD Monitor .............................. 12
Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor .............. 13
Using the Viewfinder ............................... 16
Power Saving Function ............................. 17
Menus and Settings ................................ 18
Menu List ........................................ 20
Resetting Settings to Their Default Values ............... 24
Formatting Memory Cards ........................... 25
Changing the Recording Pixels and Compression
(Still Images) ..................................... 26
Setting the Image Stabilizer Function ................... 27
Setting the Red-Eye Reduction Function ................ 28
Using the Digital Zoom/Digital Tete-Converter ............ 29
Continuous Shooting ............................... 31
Postcard Mode .................................... 32
Embedding the Date in the Image Data ............... 33
Setting the Display Ovedays ......................... 34
Dm Movie Shooting ................................ 35
r-_ Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist) ........... 38
P Program AE ................................... 39
Tv Setting the Shutter Speed ........................ 40
Av Setting the Aperture ............................. 41
M Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture ...... 42
Selecting an AF Frame .............................. 43

ShootingHard-to-FocusSubjects(FocusLock,AFLock,
ManualFocus,SafetyMF)........................... 45
SwitchingbetweenMeteringModes.................... 48
[] AdjustingtheExposureCompensation............... 49
AdjustingtheTone(WhiteBalance).................... 49
ShootinginaMyColorsMode........................ 52
AdjustingtheISOSpeed............................. 53
SwitchingbetweenFlashAdjustmentSettings............ 55
CompensatingtheFlashAdjustment/FlashOutput........ 55
AdjustingExposureforBuilt-inFlashShooting(SafetyFE)..56
_ RegisteringSettingstothePrint/ShareButton........ 57
SettingtheAutoRotateFunction...................... 58
CreatinganImageDestination(Folder)................. 59
ResettingtheFileNumber........................... 61
O,MagnifyingImages.............................. 63
ViewingImagesinSetsofNine(IndexPlayback)...... 64
JumpingtoImages.............................. 65
ViewingMovies.................................... 66
RotatingImagesintheDisplay........................ 68
Red-EyeCorrectionFunction......................... 69
AttachingSoundMemostoImages.................... 71
AutomatedPlayback(AutoPlay)...................... 73
ProtectingImages.................................. 74
ViewingImagesonaTVset.......................... 75
ErasingAllImages................................. 76
SettingtheDPOFPrintSettings....................... 77
SettingtheDPOFTransferSettings.................... 80
Camera.......................................... 82
Whenthepoweristurnedon......................... 82
LCDmonitor...................................... 83
Shooting......................................... 85
Shootingmovies................................... 89
Playback......................................... 90
Battery........................................... 913

TV monitor output .................................. 91
Printing with a direct print compatible printer ............. 92
Battery Handling ................................... 96
Handling the Memory Card .......................... 98
Using the Power Kits (Sold Separately) ................ 100
Using the Lenses (Sold Separately) ................... 103
Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately) ..... 107
Replacing the Date Battery ......................... 109
Camera Care and Maintenance ...................... 111
Specifications .................................... 112
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Handling Precautions
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 sate 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.
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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. 75).
Language Setting
Please see the Basic Guide (p. 7) to change the language setting.
• Before using the camera, please ensure that you read the safety
precautions described below and in the "Safety Precautions"
section of the Basic Camera User Guide. Always ensure that the
camera is operated correctly.
• 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.
• Equipment refers to the camera, battery, battery charger (sold
separately) and compact power adapter (sold separately).

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• Do not point the camera directly at the sun or bright light
sources.
Doing so could damage the camera's CCD or your eyesight.
• Store this equipment out of the reach of children and infants.
Accidental damage by achild could result in serious injury.
Wrist strap: Placement of the strap around the child's neck could
result in asphyxiation.
Memory card: It may be swallowed accidentally. If this occurs,
contact a doctor immediately.
• Do not attempt to disassemble or alter any part of the
equipment that is not expressly described in this guide.
• To avoid the risk of high-voltage electrical shock, do not touch
the flash portion of the camera if it has been damaged.
• Stop operating the equipment immediately if it emits smoke
or noxious fumes.
• Do not allow the equipment to come into contact with, or
become immersed in, water or other liquids. If the exterior
comes into contact with liquids or salt air, wipe it dry with a
soft, absorbent cloth.
Continued use of the equipment may result in fire or electrical
shock, immediately turn the camera power off and remove the
camera batteries or unplug the battery charger or compact power
adapter from the power outlet. Please consult your camera
distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk.
• Do not use substances containing alcohol, benzine,
thinners or other flammable substances to clean or
maintain the equipment.
• Do not cut, damage, alter or place heavy items on the power
cord.
•Use only recommended power accessories.
•Remove the power cord on a regular periodic basis and
wipe away the dust and dirt that collects on the plug, the
exterior of the power outlet and the surrounding area.
•Do not handle the power cord if your hands are wet.
Continued use of the equipment may result in fire or electrical shock.

• Do not place the batteries near a heat source or expose it to
direct flame or heat.
•The batteries should not be immersed in water or sea water.
•Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the
batteries.
•Avoid dropping or subjecting the batteries to severe
impacts that could damage the casing.
•Use only recommended batteries and accessories.
Failure to follow these precautions may cause explosions or leaks,
resulting in fire, injury and damage to the surroundings. In the
event that a battery leaks and the eyes, mouth, skin or clothing
contact these substances, immediately flush with water and seek
medical assistance.
•Disconnect the battery charger and compact power adapter
from both the camera and the power outlet after recharging
or when not in use to avoid fire and other hazards.
•Do not place anything, such as tablecloths, carpets,
bedding or cushions, on top of the battery charger while it
is charging.
Leaving the units plugged in for a long period of time may cause
them to overheat and distort, resulting in fire.
• When recharging the Canon AA-size NiMH batteries, use
only a specified battery charger.
• The compact power adapter is designed for exclusive use
with this equipment. Do not use it with other products.
There is a risk of overheating and distortion which could result in
fire or electrical shock.
• 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.

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• Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to human or
animal eyes. Exposure to the intense light produced by the
flash may damage eyesight.
In particular, remain at least one meter (39 inches) away from
infants when using the flash.
• Keep objects that are sensitive to magnetic fields (such as
credit cards) away from the speaker of the camera.
Such items may lose data or stop working.
• Exercise due caution when screwing on the separately sold
wide converter, tele-converter, close-up lens and
conversion lens adapter.
If they loosen, fall off and shatter, the glass shards may cause
injury.
•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.
•Do not store the equipment in humid or dusty areas.
•Do not allow metal objects (such as pins or keys) or dirt to
contact the charger terminals or plug.
Such conditions could lead to fire, electrical shock or other
damage.
• 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.
• Do not use the equipment in a manner that exceeds the rated
capacity of the electrical outlet or wiring accessories. Or, do not
use the equipment ifthe cable or plug is damaged, or if the plug
is not fully inserted into the power outlet.
• Do not use in locations with poor ventilation.
The above-mentioned can cause leakage, overheating or
explosion, resulting in fire, bums or other injuries. High
temperatures may also cause deformation of the casing.

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• When not using the camera for extended periods of time,
remove the batteries from the camera or battery charger
and store the equipment in a safe place.
If the batteries are left inside the camera, damage caused by
leakage may occur.
• Do not connect compact power adapters or battery
chargers to devices such as electrical transformers for
foreign travel because it may lead to malfunctions,
excessive heat generation, fire, electric shock or injury.
•Do not operate the flash with dirt, dust or other items stuck
to the surface of the flash.
•Be careful not to cover the flash with your fingers or
clothing when shooting.
The flash may be damaged and emit smoke or noise. The resulting
heat build-up could damage the flash.
•Do not touch the surface of the flash after taking several
pictures in rapid succession.
Doing so could result in bums.
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• 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.
•When moving the equipment rapidly from cold to hot
temperatures, you can avoid condensation by placing the
equipment in an airtight, resealable plastic bag and letting it
adjust to temperature changes slowly before removing it
from the bag.
Moving the equipment rapidly from cold to hot temperatures may
cause condensation (water droplets) to form on its external and
internal surfaces.
•Stop using the camera immediately.
Continued use may damage the equipment. Remove the memory
card and batteries or compact power adapter from the camera and
wait until the moisture evaporates completely before resuming use.
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BeforeUsing the Camera - Basic Operations

Shooting Information (Shooting Mode)
([] SpotAE Point Frame (p. 48) J[ ] [] AF Frame (p. 43))
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29) 1 JFlash (Basic Guide p. 12)
[] Digital Tele-Cenverter (p 29)j. [] [] [] Auto Rotate (p. 58)
21)
3:2 Guide (p, 21)
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ISO Speed (p. 53)
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White Balance (p. 49)
[] [] [] [] [] Drive Mode
(p. 31, BasicGuide p. 14)
[] [] [] [] [] My Colors (p, 52)
[] Flash Exposure Compensation/
Flash Output (p, 55)
[] [] [] Metering Mode (p, 48)
[] [] [] Compression (Still image)
(p, 27)
Mrara
Frame Rate (Movies) (p, 37)
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Recording Pixels (pp. 26, 37)
eRec Movie Recording (p. 35)
Low Battery (p. 96)
Shooting Mode
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[] [] [] (Basic Guide pp. 10 - 11)
[] (p. 38)
I_ [] [] (p. 35)
[] [] [] [] (pp. 39 - 42)
[ [] Create Fol_er (p. 59)
I*Stills: Recordable Shots
*Movies: Remaining Time/
[ Elapsed Time
Shutter Speed (p. 40)
Aperture Value (p. 41 )
[]...[]
Exposure Compensation (p. 49)
[] Macro (Basic Guide p. 13)
[] AF Lock (p. 45)/
Manual Focus (p. 46)
[] (Red) Camera Shake
Warning (p. 14)
* Displays when the shutter button is pressed halfway. During flash
photography, however, the camera automatically readjusts the ISO speed,
shutter speed or aperture setting to an optimal setting, which may cause the
playback information to differ from the displayed information.
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If the indicator blinks orange and the camera shake waming
icon [] displays, this indicates that a slow shutter speed may
have been selected due to insufficient illumination. Use the
following methods to shoot:
- Set the IS mode to any setting other than [off] (p. 27)
- Raise the ISO speed (p. 53)
- Select a setting other than [] (flash off) (Basic Guide
p, 12)
- Attach the camera to a tripod or other device
Playback Information (Playback Mode)
mStandard
1[] WAVE Format Sound (p, 71)
_gDate/Time
--Total number of images
-- Displayed image number
{'Pt_ Protection Status (p, 74) )
(StillImages) (p, 27)J
lPixels (Still Images) (p, 26)
[ [] Movie (p, 35) J
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• Detailed
Histogram (p, 16)
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[] (p. 38) [] (p. 35)
[] [] [] [] (pp. 39 - 42)
Shutter Speed (p. 40)
[][][]Mmm
Recording Pixels/Frame Rate
(Movies) (p. 37)
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Exposure Compensation (p. 49)
[] []... [] Flash Exposure
Compensation (p. 55)
Flash Output (p. 55)
ISO Speed (p. 53)
Aperture Value (p. 41 )
[] [] [] Metenng Mode (p. 48)
mDDn_W•[]
White Balance (p. 49)
[] [] [] [] [] My Colors (p. 52)
[] AF Lock (p. 45)/Manual Focus
(p. 46)
[] Macro (Basic Guide p. 13)
File size
[] [] Red-Eye Correction Function
(p. 69)
Recording Pixels (Still Image) (p. 26)
Movie Length (Movies) (p. 35) ,_
The following information may also be displayed with some images. 'ID
A sound file in a format other than the WAVE format is attached _"
[] or the file format is not recognized.
JPEG image not conforming to Design rule for Camera File
System Standards (p. 114)
_ PAW image
Unrecogn zed data type
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• Information for images shot on other cameras may not
display correctly.
• Overexposure Warning
In the following cases, overexposed portions of the image
blink.
- When reviewing an image right after shooting in the LCD
monitor (information view)
- When using the detailed display mode of the Playback
mode
Histogram Function
The histogram is a graph that allows you to check the brightness
of the image. The greater the bias toward the left in the graph, the
darker the image. The greater the bias toward the right, the
brighter the image.
If the image is too dark, adjust the exposure compensation to a
positive value. Similady, adjust the exposure compensation to a
negative value if the image is too bright (p. 49).
Sample Histograms
Dark Image Balanced Image Bright Image
The viewfinder can be used to conserve power by turning the LCD
monitor off (p. 12) while shooting.
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This camera is equipped with a power saving function. The power
will shut off in the following circumstances. Press the power button
again to restore power.
Shooting Mode Powers down approximately 3 minutes after
the last control is accessed on the camera.
The LCD monitor automatically turns off 1
minute* after the last control is accessed
even if [Auto Power Down] is set to [Off].
Press any button other than the power button
or change the camera orientation to turn the
LCD monitor back on.
Playback Mode Powers down approximately 5 minutes after
Connected to a Printer the last control is accessed on the camera.
*This time can be changed.
OThe power saving function will not activate during an Auto
Play or while the camera is connected to a computer.
• The power saving function settings can be changed (p. 22).
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Menus are used to set the shooting, playback and print settings as
well as such camera settings as the date/time and electronic beep.
The following menus are available.
• FUNC. Menu
• Rec., Play, Print and Set up Menus
FUNC. Menu
Sets many of the functions commonly used during shooting.
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This example
menu in 1_) mode,
_Set the mode switch to I_1 (shooting).
®Press the FUNC./SET button.
®Use the ,IF or _button to select a menu item.
•Some items may not be selectabte in some shooting modes.
_Use the 4- or "k button to select an option for the menu
item.
• You can select further options with the MENU button for some
options.
• After selecting an option, you can press the shutter button to
shoot immediately. After shooting, this menu will appear again,
allowing you to adjust the settings easily.
(_)Press the FUNG./SET button.