Canon POWERSHOT A75 User manual

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Direct Print User Guide
Printer User Guide
Using the Printer and Printing

Use of genuine Canon accessories is
recommended.
This product is designed to perform optimally
when used with genuine Canon accessories.
Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this
_roduct 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.

Ifyourcameraisusedforprolongedperiods,the
camerabodymaybecomewarm.Pleasebeaware
ofthisandtakecarewhenoperatingthecamera
foranextendedperiod.
TheLCDmonitorisproducedwithextremelyhigh-
precisionmanufacturingtechniques.Morethan
99.99%ofthepixelsoperatetospecification.Less
than0.01%ofthepixelsmayoccasionallymisfire
orappearasredorblackdots.
Thishasnoeffectontherecordedimageanddoes
notconstituteamalfunction.
VideoFormat
Pleasesetthecamera'svideosignalformattothe
oneusedinyourregionbeforeusingitwithaTV
monitor(p.113).
LanguageSetting
Pleaseseepage24tochangethelanguage
setting.
PleasereadthroughtheRead This First section
(p. 7) before using your camera.

Trademark Acknowledgments
• Canon and PowerShot 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,
Inc, registered in the United States and other
countries.
• Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are either
registered trademarks or 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 © 2004 Canon Inc. All rights reserved.

Functions and operations tables. These pages
are shaded on the right edges to make them easy
to find.
Please Read ........................................................... 7
Safety Precautions ................................................. 8
Preventing Malfunctions ....................................... 13
Installing the Batteries .......................................... 17
Installing a CF Card .............................................. 20
Setting the DatetTime ........................................... 22
Setting the Language ........................................... 24
Turning the Power OntOff ..................................... 25
Switching between Shooting and Playback .......... 26
Using the LCD Monitor ......................................... 28
Auto Mode ................................................... 33
Reviewing an Image Right after Shooting ............ 36
Using the Mode Dial (Image Zone) ....................... 38
_'_ Portrait ............................................................... 38
Landscape ........................................................ 38
Night Scene ....................................................... 38
Fast Shutter ....................................................... 38
Slow Shutter ...................................................... 38
Changing the Resolution and Compression ......... 40
Using the Flash ................................................ 42
_ Macro Mode ................................................... 44
Self-timer .............................................................. 45
Digital Zoom ......................................................... 46
Continuous Shooting ............................................ 47
Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist) ..48
SCN Special Scene Mode ...................................... 51
Postcard Print Mode ...................................... 53
_ Movie Mode ................................................... 55
Displaying Images Individually
(Single Image Playback) ...................................... 57
C_ Magnifying Images ......................................... 58
Viewing Images in Sets dNine (Index Playback).. 58
Jumping Between Images .................................... 59
ViewingtEditing Movies ........................................ 60
/_ Erasing Images Individually ............................. 63
Erasing All Images ............................................... 63

Table of Contents
Resetting the Settings to Default .......................... 73
Using the Mode Dial (Creative Zone) ................... 74
P Program AE ...................................................... 75
TV Setting the Shutter Speed ................................ 75
AV Setting the Aperture ......................................... 76
_W Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture. 77
Switching between Autofocus Modes ................... 78
Switching between Light Metering Modes ............ 79
Adjusting the Exposure ......................................... 80
Adjusting the Tone (White Balance) ..................... 81
Changing the ISO Speed ...................................... 84
Changing the Photo Effect .................................... 85
Adjusting the Flash Output ................................... 86
Shooting Problem Subjects for the Autofocus ...... 87
Setting the Auto Rotate Function .......................... 89
Rotating Images in the Display ............................. 91
Attaching Sound Memos to Image ....................... 92
Auto Play .............................................................. 93
Protecting Images ................................................. 94
About Printing ....................................................... 96
DPOF Print Settings ............................................. 98
Image Transfer Settings (DPOF Transfer Order)... 102
Downloading Images to a Computer .................. 104
Computer System Requirements .......................... 104
Viewing Images on a TV Set .............................. 112
Resetting the File Number .................................. 114
Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) 115
Registering My Camera Settings ........................ 116
Using the Power Kits (Sold Separately) ............. 128
Using the Lenses (Sold Separately) ................... 131
Camera Care and Maintenance ......................... 134
Battery Performance .......................................... 140
CF Cards and Estimated Capacities
(Recordable Images) .......................................... 141
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Table of Contents
Symbols Used
Icons under title bars show the operations mode.
As in the example below, the mode dial should be
set to _, P, Tv, AM, M, _'_, _, _, _%_,_,
SCN or E::_.
Using the Flash
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This mark denotes additional topics that
complement the basic operating
procedures.

PJease 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, 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 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 ifthe 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 Canon Limited Warranty supplied with your
camera.

Read This First J
Safety Precautions
• Before using the camera, please ensure that you have read and understood the safety precautions
described below. 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.
• Inthe next few pages, the term "equipment" refers primarily to the camera, batteries, and separately sold
battery and charger kit and compact power adapter.