Canon PowerShot A590 IS User manual

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Canon
'RwerShot A 590 IS
Camera User Guide
Getting Started
p.9
Ensure that you read the Safety Precautions (pp. 165 -172).

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.
oCamera
oInterface Cable
IFC-400PCU
8Canon Digital
Camera
Solution
Disk
eAA-size Alkaline
Batteries (x2)
0AVCabie
AVC-DC300
eWarranty Card
D
e Memory Card
(32 MB)
o
o Wrist Strap
WS-800
o User Guides
· rn Camera User Guide (this guide)
· In Direct Print User Guide
l..-1-J (Connecting the camera to aprinter)
· In Software Starter Guide
l..-1-J (Connecting the camera to acomputer)
•"Canon Customer Support" Leaflet
See the PDF
manuals available on the Canon website.
http://web.canon.jp/lmaging/information-e.html
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You
may not be able to achieve the full performancLi of this camera with the
included
memory card.

Let's Get Started! 11
Let's Get Started!
This guide is divided into the following two sections.
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.
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Once you have mastered the basics, use the camera's many features
to shoot more challenging photos. Details
on using each function are
described
in this section, including how to connect the camera to a
television to view images.

2ITable of Contents
Table of Contents
Items marked with a*are lists or charts that summarize camera functions
or procedures.
Please Read 6
Getting Started ••••••••••
Preparations ............................... .. 10
Shooting Still Images
(0 Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 15
Viewing Still
Images. ........................ .. 18
Erasing 19
Printing ...................................
.. 20
Embedding the Date
in the Image Data 22
Shooting Movies
(liJ Standard Mode) 24
Viewing Movies. ............................
.. 26
Downloading Images to aComputer 27
System Map. ...............................
.. 34
Learning More . .•... •"'''' III· III "' .. "' •••••••••• /39
Components Guide 40
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Indicators. ................................... .. 43
Basic Operations 44
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*Menus and Settings 44
*Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor and Menus 46
Using the LCD Monitor. ......................... .. 54
Commonly Used Shooting Functions 56
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[ill] [tJ Using the Optical Zoom. ................... .. 56
Using the Digital Zooml Digital Tele-Converter ....... .. 56
~ Using the Flash. ............................ .. 60
~~ Shooting Close-ups (Macro) ................... .. 61
Using the Self-Timer ........................... .. 62
Changing the Recording Pixels (Still Images) ........ .. 64

Table of Contents I3
Changing the Compression (Still Images) ........... .. 65
Setting the Image Stabilizer Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.. 66
Adjusting the ISO
Speed. ....................... .. 68
Shooting Using the Mode Dial 69
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Mode Dial. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 69
Shooting Modes for Specific Scenes. ..............
.. 70
PProgram AE. .............................. .. 73
Tv Setting the Shutter Speed. ................... .. 74
Av Setting the Aperture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 76
MManually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture . .. 78
." Movie Shooting ............................ .. 80
Advanced Shooting Functions 84
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Continuous Shooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 84
Setting the Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.. 86
Checking the Focus and Peoples' Expressions. . . . . . .
.. 88
Selecting
an AF Frame Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 92
Selecting aSubject to Focus On
(Face Select and Track). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.. 94
Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects
(Focus Lock, Manual Focus, Safety MF) ..........
.. 96
~ Adjusting the Exposure Compensation. . . . . . . . . . . .. 99
Switching between Metering Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.. 100
Adjusting the Tone (White Balance) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.. 101
Shooting in aMy Colors Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 104
Setting the Display
Overlays. ................... .. 106
Categorizing Images Automatically (Auto Category). .
.. 107
Registering Settings to the
JdJItV' Button .......... .. 108
Playback/Erasing 110
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QViewing Magnified Images ................... .. 110
~ Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback) . .. 111
Check the Focus and Facial Expressions of Subjects
(Focus Check Display). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 112
rD Jumping to Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 114
Organizing Images by Category (My Category). . . . . .
.. 116

4ITable of Contents
Viewing Movies .............................. .. 117
Rotating Images in the Display. ................. .. 119
Playback with Transition Effects ................. .. 120
Automated Playback (Slide Shows). .............. .. 121
Red-Eye Correction Function. ................... .. 122
Changing the Recording Pixel (Resize). ........... .. 127
Attaching Sound Memos to Images. .............. .. 129
Protecting Image. ............................ .. 131
Erasing All Images. ........................... .. 132
Print Settings/Transfer Settings 133
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Setting the DPOF Print Settings ................. .. 133
Setting the DPOF Transfer Settings .............. .. 137
Configuring the Camera 139
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Formatting Memory Cards " 141
Resetting the File Number. ..................... .. 142
Creating an Image Destination (Folder). ........... .. 144
Setting the Auto Rotate Function. ................ .. 146
Resetting Settings to Their Default Values. ........ .. 147
Connecting to aTV 148
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Shooting/Playback Using aTV .................. .. 148
Troubleshooting 150
List of Messages
161
Appendix 165
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Safety Precautions. ........................... .. 165
Preventing Malfunctions. ....................... .. 171
Using the Power Kits (Sold Separately). ........... .. 174
Using the Lenses (Sold Separately) .............. .. 178
Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately) .. 182
Replacing the Date Battery ..................... .. 184
Camera Care and Maintenance ,186
Specifications , 187

Table of Contents I5
Index
*Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode
197
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206
About this Guide
Symbol Conventions in this Guide
~_. Mode switch position:
»p. 206 Shooting (11:1 1)/
Playback (I [E] I)
Available Shooting Modes
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Some functions may not be available in certain shooting modes.
Ifthere is no notation to that effect, the function may be used in all modes.
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\I ~ 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.
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 aresult,
the illustrations and screenshots used
in this guide may differfrom the
actual camera.
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You can use SO memory cards, SOHC (SO High Capacity) memory I
S;;"'M cards, MultiMediaCards, MMCplus cards and HC MMCplus cards in;
~ this camera. These memory cards are collectively referred to as I
memory cards in this guide. JI
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6IPlease 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 acamera or accessory, including memory cards,
that results in the failure of an image to be recorded or to be recorded
in away 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 amanner 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 awarranty claim to
aCanon Customer Support Help Desk.
For Canon Customer Support contacts, please see the customer
support list supplied with your camera.

Please Read I7
Camera Body Temperature
Ifyour 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 aTV monitor
(p. 148).
Language Setting
Please see Setting the Display Language (p. 14) to change the
language setting.

8I

Getting Started
• Preparations
.Shooting Still Images
.Viewing Still Images
eErasing
.Printing
-Embedding the Date in the Image Data
.Shooting Movies
.Viewing Movies
eDownloading Images to a Computer
eSystem Map

2. Install two batteries.
Insert the two
supplied AA-size
alkaline batteries.
Open the cover ((3)).
10 IPreparations
Slide
the cover
((~)).
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I Installing the batteries
1. Slide the battery cover lock (CD) and hold it open while
sliding the cover (@) and opening it (@).

3. Insert the memory card until it clicks into place.
Preparations 111
• Confirm that the write protect tab is
unlocked (only SO and SOHC
memory cards).
• Check the card for the correct
orientation.
Write Protect Tab
(Only SD and SDHC memory cards)
Front
4. Close the cover (@), and press downward as you slide
it until it clicks into place (@).
Ensure that the memory card is correctly oriented before
inserting it
in the camera. Inserting it backward may cause the
camera to fail to recognize the memory card or to malfunction.

12 IPreparations
To Remove the Batteries
Open the cover and remove the batteries.
oTake care that you do not drop the batteries.
To Remove the Memory Card
Use afinger to push the memory card in until you hear aclick, then
release
it.
Use the wrist strap to avoid dropping the camera during use.

o Button
MENU
,.....------Power Button
Preparations 11 3
To Change a Previously Set Date/Time
Use the following procedures to display the Date/Time settings
window, and then perform Steps 2and 3above.
1. Press the 0 button.
MENU
2. Use the • or .. button to select
the W(Set up) menu.
3. Use the ... or .. button to select
[Date/Time].
4. Press the @ button.
1. Press the power button.
2. Select the month, day, year and
time, and the display order.
1. Use the • or .. button to select
an option.
2. Use the ... or .. button to set the
value.
3. Press the @ button.
I Setting the Date and Time
The Date/Time settings menu will appear the first time the power is
turned on.

14 IPreparations
[J] The date/time setting screen will appear when the capacity of
the lithium date/time battery is depleted (p. 184).
• 1. Buttons
1.Set the mode switch to eEl (playback).
2. Hold down the ~ button and press the 0button.
~ MENU
3. Use the. or •button to select alanguage.
4. Press the @button.
I Setting the Display Language
You can change the language displayed in the LCD monitor menus
and messages.

'A.Cl.lfctt-IMOCle Switch
~-----Power Button
,....---Shutter Button
--+H~~~~lndicators
~~~O Button
~§§§§§~~:::::::d DISP.
Avoiding Camera Shake
Keep your arms tight against your body
while holding the camera firmly by the
sides. Using atripod is also effective.
Mode Dial
Shooting Still Images 115
2. Select a shooting mode.
1. Set the mode switch to Q
(shooting).
2. Set the shooting mode dial to
W).
3. Aim the camera at the subject.
1. 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.
4. Press the shutter button lightly (halfway) to focus.
•When the camera focuses, it beeps twice and the indicator lights.

16 IShooting Still Images
An AF frame will
display
in green on
the LCD monitor at
the point of focus.
AF Frame
5. Press the shutter button fully (all the way) to shoot.
•The shutter sound will play once and the image will record.
•Recorded images are displayed on the LCD monitor for
approximately 2seconds immediately after shooting (Rec.
Review). You can shoot by pressing the shutter button even
when
an image is being displayed.
•Ifyou hold the shutter button down after ashot, the image will
continue to display.
•The indicator will blink green and the file will record to the
memory card.
Shooting Preparations
Complete: lights green
(orange when the flash will fire)
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I To Shoot Images in Focus
;
!The camera automatically sets the focus when you press the shutter
ibutton halfway*.
I*The shutter button has atwo-stage action. Pressing it down to the first stage is
Ireferred as "pressing halfway".
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Mute Setting
When you hold down the DISP. button while turning on the
camera, the mute setting will be set to [On]. You can change
the setting
in [Mute] in the Set up menu (p. 52).

Shooting Still Images 117
[£) Shooting in Easy Mode
This camera features ashooting mode, Easy mode, that
automatically selects all camera settings except the flash. This mode
is ideal for first time camera users, or users who do not make many
settings. You can select whether or not to use the flash with the
~
Ibutton, allowing you to take images even where flash photography is
I
Iprohibited.
1. Set the mode dial to ~ (Easy mode).
2. Aim the camera at the subject.
3. Press the shutter button halfway to focus.
4. Press the shutter button fully to shoot.
(j No settings, ?ther than flash settings, can be made in Easy
mode. Even If you press the MENU
or FUNC.lSET button, no
menu will display.

,..------Power Button
• In the lell menu, you can set [Resume] to either [Last seen]*
or [Last shot] (p. 51).
(* 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 acomputer.
"I. Buttons
18 IViewing Still Images
1. Press the power button.
2. Set the mode switch to [E] (playback).
3. Use the • or • button to display the image you wish
to view.
•Use the •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, but they
will appear coarse.