Canon PowerShot A60 User manual

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•Please start by reading the Precautions on page 7 of this DIRECT
PRINT
manual.
•Please refer to the Software Starter Guide for information on mr_
installing the software and downloading images.
•Please also read the printer user guide included with your BUBBLEJET
Canon printer, DIREr

Flowchart and Reference Guides
_Printer User Guide
Using the Printer an'dPrinting _

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.
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 malfunc-
tion.
Please set the camera's video signal format to the one used in your region
before using it with a TV monitor (p. 181).
Please see page 28 to change the language setting.
Please read through the "Read This First" section (p. 6) before using your
camera.
Trademark Acknowledgements
•Canon and PowerShot and Bubble Jet are trademarks of Canon, Inc.
• CompactFlash is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation.
• iBook and iMac are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.
• Macintosh, PowerBook, Power Macintosh and QuickTime are trademarks of
Apple Computer, tnc, registered in the United States and other countries.
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trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other
countries.
• Other names and products not mentioned above may be registered
trademarks or trademarks of their respective companies.
Copyright @2903 Canon Inc. All rights reserved.

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Icons under title bars show the operations mode. As in the
example below, the mode dial should be set to q_]i_, P, Tv,
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O: This mark denotes issues that may affect the camera's
operation.
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the basic operating procedures.
• How do I navigate the menus?
Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 43)
• What settings are available under each function?
and
Will my settings remain in effect even after I've turned the
camera off?
Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode
(p. 224)
• How do I go about printing?
About Printing (p. 136)
• What functions are available through the menus?
FUNC. Menu (p. 172)
Rec. Menu (p. 174)
Replay Menu (p. 176)
Set up Menu (p. 178)
My Camera Menu (p. 181)
The above sections are shaded on the right edges to make them
easy to find.
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A quick introduction intendedfor new users who want
to shootfirst and learnmore later Tellsyou howto get
the camera running andhow to begin shooting and
playing back images
Introducesyou toallof thecameracomponents,and
explainshowto loadbatteriesandusetheshutterbutton,
amongotherbasicfunctions.Alsoexplainshowto setthe
camera'sstart-upimage,start-upsoundandshuttersound
Describes shooting with the camera, from each
shooting mode to using the camera's variousshooting
features.
Explains how to review recorded images or select
replaysettings, howto protect images or erase them,
andhow to edit movies
Explains howto print and make print settings, and how
to select images for transferring to e-mail.
Explains howto transfer imagesto a computer Also
explainshow you can connect the camera to a TV set
for shooting and reviewingimages. Youmust readthis
section beforeconnectingyourcamerato acomputer.
Showsthe menus anderror messages ata glance.
Also explains howto replace the date battery andhow
to use various accessories, such as the lenses andthe
AC adapter kit.

:Functionsandoperationstables.Thesepagesare
shadedontherightedgestomakethemeasytofind,
InstallingtheBatteries...........................................................20
InstallingaCFCard...............................................................24
SettingtheDate/Time............................................................26
SettingtheLanguage............................................................28
Turning the Power On ............................................................ 30
Switching between Shooting and Replaying ......................... 32
Using the LCD Monitor .......................................................... 3g
Using the Viewfinder to Shoot ............................................... 38
Pressing the Shutter Button .................................................. 40
Using the Zoom (Focal Length) ............................................. 42
Changing My Camera Settings ............................................. 52
Registering My Camera Settings .......................................... 55
Auto Mode ..................................................................... 60
Reviewing an Image Right After Shooting ............................ 62
Changing the Resolution and Compression ......................... 64
Using the Flash ............................................................... 67
_!"11Portrait Mode .................................................................. 70
,_A Landscape Mode ............................................................ 71

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Night Scene Mode .......................................................... 72
_, Fast Shutter .................................................................... 73
a_" Slow Shutter ................................................................... 74
r4_ Stitch Assist Mode .......................................................... 75
Jml Movie Mode .................................................................... 79
Macro Mode .................................................................... 81
Self-Timer ....................................................................... 83
Digital Zoom ........................................................................... 85
Continuous Shootin_ ...................................................... 87
PProgram AE .................................................................... 89
Tv Setting the Shutter Speed .............................................. 91
Av Setting the Aperture ....................................................... 94
iManually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture ........ 96
Switching Between Autofocus Modes ................................... 98
Switching Between Light Metering Modes ............................ 99
I+_ Adjusting the Exposure ................................................ 101
WB Setting the White Balance ............................................ 103
4_ Changing the Photo Effect ........................................... 108
[] Changing the ISO Speed ............................................. 110
Adjusting the Flash Output .................................................. 112
Shooting Problem Subjects for the Autofocus .................... 113
Resetting the File Numbers ................................................. 116
Displaying Images Individually ............................................ 118
O., Magnifying Images ....................................................... 119
_"==Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Replay) ........... 120
JUMP Jumping Between Images ........................................ 121
Viewing Movies .................................................................... 122
Editing Movies ..................................................................... 124
Rotating Images in the Display ........................................... 127
Attaching Sound Memos to images .................................... 128
Auto Play .............................................................................. 130

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Protecting Images ................................................................ 131
Erasing Images Individually ................................................. 132
Erasing All Images ............................................................... 133
Formatting a CF Card .......................................................... 134
Connecting the Camera to a Printer ................................... 140
Printing ................................................................................. 144
Setting the Print Settings (Direct Print Function) ................ 146
Print Settings (DPOF Print Settings) ................................... 154
Printing with DPOF Print Settings ....................................... 160
Selecting Images for Transferring ........................................ 163
Connecting the Camera to a Computer
Via the USB Cable ............................................................ 167
Downloading Directly from a CF Card ................................ 171
Resetting the Settings to Default ......................................... 184
List of Messages .................................................................. 186
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Replacing the Date Battery ................................................. 191
Using the Optional Battery Kits .......................................... 193
Using the Optional Lenses and Lens Adapter .................... 197
Camera Care and Maintenance ......................................... 203
Troubleshooting ................................................................... 204

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
CompactFlash TM cards, that results in the failure of an image to
be recorded or to be recorded in a format that is machine
sensible.
Warning Against Copyright Infringement
Please note that Canon digital cameras are intended for
personal use and must be used in a manner that respects
international and 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 recorded 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
Canon Limited Warranty supplied with your camera.