Canon 6864A001AA PowerShot A10/A20 Camera User Guide - Page 18

Mode Dial, Indicators

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Mode Dial You use the mode dial to select the camera's operating mode. (Auto) The camera automatically makes most of the settings for you ( p. 37). (Manual) You can adjust the exposure, white balance, and other settings before shooting ( p. 37). (Stitch Assist) Use this mode when taking shots that you want to stitch into a panorama ( p. 49). (Replay) • Replay or delete images from the CF card ( pp. 53, 59). • Download and display images at your computer ( p. 87). • Print images directly to the optional Card Photo Printer CP-10 ( p. 69). 16 • The LCD monitor displays the mark if the camera is connected to the printer correctly. • The LCD monitor goes off when the camera is connected to a computer. Indicators The upper indicator comes on when you turn on the power and whenever you press the shutter button. Upper Indicator Green: Ready to shoot, or ready to communicate with your computer. Flashing Green: Camera is busy processing (starting up; accessing the CF card, or transmitting data to your computer). Orange: Ready to shoot, using the flash. Flashing Orange: Ready to shoot, but camera is not steady (This warns you that the picture may come out blurred.).

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Mode Dial
You use the mode dial to select the
camera’s operating mode.
(Auto)
The camera automatically makes most of
the settings for you (
p. 37).
(Manual)
You can adjust the exposure, white
balance, and other settings before shooting
(
p. 37).
(Stitch Assist)
Use this mode when taking shots that you
want to stitch into a panorama (
p. 49).
(Replay)
• Replay or delete images from the CF card
(
pp. 53, 59).
• Download and display images at your
computer (
p. 87).
• Print images directly to the optional Card
Photo Printer CP-10 (
p. 69).
• The LCD monitor displays the
mark if
the camera is connected to the printer
correctly.
• The LCD monitor goes off when the camera
is connected to a computer.
Indicators
The upper indicator comes on when you
turn on the power and whenever you press
the shutter button.
Upper Indicator
Green: Ready to shoot, or ready to
communicate with your computer.
Flashing Green: Camera is busy
processing (starting up; accessing
the CF card, or transmitting data to
your computer).
Orange: Ready to shoot, using the flash.
Flashing Orange:
Ready to shoot, but
camera is not steady (This warns
you that the picture may come out
blurred.).