Canon PowerShot A590 IS User manual

Camera User Guide
Camera User Guide
CDI-E354-010 PRINTED IN MALAYSIA
ENGLISH
DIGITAL CAMERA
Ensure that you read the Safety Precautions (pp. 165 – 172).
Getting Started p. 9
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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.
You may not be able to achieve the full performance of this camera with the
included memory card.
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Camera AA-size Alkaline
Batteries (×2)
Memory Card
(32 MB)
Interface Cable
IFC-400PCU
AV Cable
AVC-DC300
Wrist Strap
WS-800
Warranty CardCanon Digital
Camera Solution
Disk
• Camera User Guide (this guide)
• Direct Print User Guide
(Connecting the camera to a printer)
• Software Starter Guide
(Connecting the camera to a computer)
• “Canon Customer Support” Leaflet
User Guides
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See the PDF manuals available on the Canon website.
http://web.canon.jp/Imaging/information-e.html
• ZoomBrowser EX/ImageBrowser Software User Guide
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Let’s Get Started! 1
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.
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.
First...
Next...
p. 9
Learning More p. 39
Getting Started
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Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
Items marked with a are lists or charts that summarize camera functions
or procedures.
Please Read . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Components Guide 40
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Basic Operations 44
Menus and Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor and Menus . . . 46
Using the LCD Monitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Commonly Used Shooting Functions 56
Using the Optical Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Using the Digital Zoom/ 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
Learning More . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Preparations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Shooting Still Images ( Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Viewing Still Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Erasing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Embedding the Date in the Image Data . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Shooting Movies ( Standard Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Viewing Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Downloading Images to a Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
System Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
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Changing the Compression (Still Images) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Setting the Image Stabilizer Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Adjusting the ISO Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Shooting Using the Mode Dial 69
Mode Dial. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Shooting Modes for Specific Scenes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Program AE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Setting the Shutter Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Setting the Aperture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture . . . 78
Movie Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Advanced Shooting Functions 84
Continuous Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Setting the Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Checking the Focus and Peoples’ Expressions. . . . . . . . . 88
Selecting an AF Frame Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Selecting a Subject 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 a My Colors Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Setting the Display Overlays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Categorizing Images Automatically (Auto Category) . . . . 107
Registering Settings to the Button . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Playback/Erasing 110
Viewing Magnified Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback) . . . 111
Check the Focus and Facial Expressions of Subjects
(Focus Check Display) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Jumping to Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Organizing Images by Category (My Category). . . . . . . . 116
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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
Setting the DPOF Print Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Setting the DPOF Transfer Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Configuring the Camera 139
Power Saving Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
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 a TV 148
Shooting/Playback Using a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Troubleshooting 150
List of Messages 161
Appendix 165
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
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Table of Contents 5
Index 197
Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode 206
Symbol Conventions in this Guide
About this Guide
: 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.
You can use SD memory cards, SDHC (SD High Capacity) memory
cards, MultiMediaCards, MMCplus cards and HC MMCplus cards in
this camera. These memory cards are collectively referred to as
memory cards in this guide.
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Using the Flash
Available Shooting Modes p. 206
1Press the button.
Mode switch position:
Shooting ( )/
Playback ( )
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.
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Please Read
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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.
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Please Read 7
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. 148).
Language Setting
Please see Setting the Display Language (p. 14) to change the
language setting.
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.
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zPreparations
zShooting Still Images
zViewing Still Images
zErasing
zPrinting
zEmbedding the Date in the Image Data
zShooting Movies
zViewing Movies
zDownloading Images to a Computer
zSystem Map
Getting Started
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Preparations
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Getting Started
Preparations
1. Slide the battery cover lock (a) and hold it open while
sliding the cover (b) and opening it (c).
2. Install two batteries.
Installing the batteries
Slide
the cover (b).
Open the cover (c).
b
c
a
Battery Cover Lock
Positive end (+)
Insert the two
supplied AA-size
alkaline batteries.
Negative end (–)
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Preparations 11
Getting Started
3. Insert the memory card until it clicks into place.
4. Close the cover ( d ), and press downward as you slide
it until it clicks into place (e).
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.
Front
• Confirm that the write protect tab is
unlocked (only SD and SDHC
memory cards).
• Check the card for the correct
orientation.
Write Protect Tab
(Only SD and SDHC memory cards)
d
e
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Preparations
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Getting Started
To Remove the Batteries
Open the cover and remove the batteries.
To Remove the Memory Card
Use a finger to push the memory card in until you hear a click, then
release it.
Take care that you do not drop the batteries.
Use the wrist strap to avoid dropping the camera during use.
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Preparations 13
Getting Started
The Date/Time settings menu will appear the first time the power is
turned on.
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.
To Change a Previously Set Date/Time
Use the following procedures to display the Date/Time settings
window, and then perform Steps 2 and 3 above.
1. Press the button.
2. Use the or button to select
the (Set up) menu.
3. Use the or button to select
[Date/Time].
4. Press the button.
Setting the Date and Time
Buttons
Power Button
Button
Button
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Preparations
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Getting Started
You can change the language displayed in the LCD monitor menus
and messages.
1. Set the mode switch to (playback).
2. Hold down the button and press the button.
3. Use the or button to select a language.
4. Press the button.
The date/time setting screen will appear when the capacity of
the lithium date/time battery is depleted (p. 184).
Setting the Display Language
Button
Mode Switch
Button
Buttons
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Shooting Still Images 15
Getting Started
Shooting Still Images
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.
2. Select a shooting mode.
1. Set the mode switch to
(shooting).
2. Set the shooting mode dial to
.
3. Aim the camera at the subject.
4. Press the shutter button lightly (halfway) to focus.
• When the camera focuses, it beeps twice and the indicator lights.
Avoiding Camera Shake
Keep your arms tight against your body
while holding the camera firmly by the
sides. Using a tripod is also effective.
( Mode)
Shutter Button
Power Button
Mode Dial
Button
Mode Switch
Indicators
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Shooting Still Images
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Getting Started
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 2 seconds immediately after shooting (Rec.
Review). You can shoot by pressing the shutter button even
when an image is being displayed.
• If you hold the shutter button down after a shot, the image will
continue to display.
• 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”.
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).
Incorrect
Correct
Press halfway to
set the focus
An AF frame will
display in green on
the LCD monitor at
the point of focus.
Press fully
Shooting Preparations
Complete: lights green
(orange when the flash will fire)
Recording:
blinks green
Just pressing
fully
AF Frame
Beep,
beep…
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Shooting Still Images 17
Getting Started
Shooting in Easy Mode
This camera features a shooting 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
button, allowing you to take images even where flash photography is
prohibited.
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.
No settings, other than flash settings, can be made in Easy
mode. Even if you press the MENU or FUNC./SET button, no
menu will display.
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Viewing Still Images
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Getting Started
Viewing Still Images
1. Press the power button.
2. Set the mode switch to (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.
zIn the menu, you can set [Resume] to either [Last seen]*
or [Last shot] (p. 51). (* Default setting)
zIf you select [Last seen], the last image viewed will display
(Resume Playback).
zThe 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.
Mode Switch
Buttons
Power Button
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