Canon PowerShot A560 PowerShot A560 Camera User Guide Basic
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CDI-E277-010 © 2007 CANON INC. PRINTED IN MALAYSIA The Components Guide Preparations Shooting Playback/Erasing Menus and Settings Basic Printing Downloading Images to a Computer Camera User Guide Please Read This First This guide explains how to prepare the camera and use its basic - Canon PowerShot A560 | PowerShot A560 Camera User Guide Basic - Page 2
with the included memory card. ZoomBrowser EX/ ImageBrowser Software User Guide • PDF manuals available on the Canon website. http://web.canon.jp/ Imaging/information-e.html In this guide, the Basic Camera User Guide is called the Basic Guide, and the Advanced Camera User Guide is called the - Canon PowerShot A560 | PowerShot A560 Camera User Guide Basic - Page 3
-Eye Reduction Lamp (Advanced Guide p. 30) d Self-Timer Lamp (p. 16) e Viewfinder Window (Advanced Guide p. 16) f Flash (p. 14) g Terminal Cover h A/V OUT (Audio/Video output) Terminal (Advanced Guide p. 72) i DIGITAL Terminal (p. 26) j DC IN (Power input) Terminal (Advanced Guide p. 103) k Lens 1 - Canon PowerShot A560 | PowerShot A560 Camera User Guide Basic - Page 4
Wrist Strap a LCD Monitor (Advanced Guide p. 12) b Viewfinder (Advanced Guide p. 16) c Speaker d Wrist Strap Mount e Memory Card Slot / Battery Cover Lock (p. 5) f Memory Card Slot / Battery Cover (p. 5) g Tripod Socket In order to avoid dropping the camera, we recommend attaching the wrist strap - Canon PowerShot A560 | PowerShot A560 Camera User Guide Basic - Page 5
(pp. 9, 11) f (Print/Share) Button (p. 21) g FUNC./SET (Function/Set) Button (p. 19, Advanced Guide p. 18) h MENU Button (p. 20, Advanced Guide p. 19) i DISP. (Display) Button (Advanced Guide p. 12) j (Playback)/ (Shooting) Button (p. 7) k (Macro)/ Button (p. 15) l / (Jump)/ Button (Advanced - Canon PowerShot A560 | PowerShot A560 Camera User Guide Basic - Page 6
corrupt image data. - Shake or jolt the camera - Shut off the power, or open the memory card slot/battery cover z Upper Indicator Green: Ready to shoot (camera beeps twice)/when connected to a computer Blinking Green: During camera startup/image recording/reading/ erasing/transferring (when - Canon PowerShot A560 | PowerShot A560 Camera User Guide Basic - Page 7
slot/battery cover (a), pressing down and sliding it until it clicks into place (b). Front Ensure that the memory card is correctly oriented before inserting it in the camera. It may damage the camera, or the camera may not recognize the card, if it is inserted incorrectly. Î See the Advanced Guide - Canon PowerShot A560 | PowerShot A560 Camera User Guide Basic - Page 8
To Remove the Memory Card Push the memory card with your finger until the memory card clicks and then release it. You can use SD memory cards, SDHC memory cards and MultiMediaCards with this camera. These cards are collectively called memory cards in this guide. 6 - Canon PowerShot A560 | PowerShot A560 Camera User Guide Basic - Page 9
Playback Mode 1. Press the / button. The indicators blink while the camera turns on. 2. Press the power button to turn the power off. Indicators / Button Switching between Shooting Mode and Playback Mode Power Off Press the power button. Shooting Mode Press the / button. Press the / button - Canon PowerShot A560 | PowerShot A560 Camera User Guide Basic - Page 10
(p. 20). The date/time setting screen will appear when the camera power is turned on for the first time, or when the capacity of the lithium date battery is depleted. Î See the Advanced Guide: Replacing the Date Battery (p. 106). Setting the Display Language 1. Press the / button. 2. Hold down - Canon PowerShot A560 | PowerShot A560 Camera User Guide Basic - Page 11
except for warning sounds. Power Button DISP. Button Î See the Advanced Guide: Using the LCD Monitor (p. 12). Î See the Advanced Guide: Power Saving Function (p. 17). Î See the Advanced Guide: Set up Menu (p. 22). 2. Set the shooting mode dial to . 3. Aim the camera at the subject. Shooting - Canon PowerShot A560 | PowerShot A560 Camera User Guide Basic - Page 12
is recorded to the memory card. Î See Selecting a Shooting Mode (p. 11). Î See Indicators (p. 4). Î See the Advanced Guide: Selecting an AF Frame (p. 40). Î See the Advanced Guide for the various shooting methods available. Reviewing an Image Right After Shooting After a shot is taken, the image - Canon PowerShot A560 | PowerShot A560 Camera User Guide Basic - Page 13
the FUNC./SET button (b) and use the or button to select a shooting mode (c), then press the FUNC./SET button (d). Manual Auto Image zone Shooting Shooting Modes Auto The camera automatically selects settings. When a shooting mode appropriate for the shooting conditions is selected, the - Canon PowerShot A560 | PowerShot A560 Camera User Guide Basic - Page 14
Indoor Prevents camera shake and maintains the subject's true color when shooting under at the person and the shutter speed is slow, so both the person and the background can be beautifully shot. Image zone Foliage Shoots trees and leaves such as new growth, autumn leaves or blossoms - in vivid - Canon PowerShot A560 | PowerShot A560 Camera User Guide Basic - Page 15
attachments. Î See the Advanced Guide (p. 36). Manual Allows you to select settings camera shake. • In , , or mode, the ISO speed may increase and cause noise in the image depending on the scene being shot. • In mode, shoot with the subject more than 1 m (3.3 ft.) away from the front of the lens - Canon PowerShot A560 | PowerShot A560 Camera User Guide Basic - Page 16
See Selecting a Shooting Mode (p. 11). You are recommended to shoot with the camera attached to a tripod or other device if the camera shake warning icon ( ) appears. When the LCD monitor is on and flash for flash recharging will change depending on usage conditions and remaining battery power. 14 - Canon PowerShot A560 | PowerShot A560 Camera User Guide Basic - Page 17
End of Lens to Subject: • Maximum wide angle setting: 60 × 45 mm (2.4 × 1.8 in.) Minimum focusing distance: 5 cm (2.0 in.) • Maximum telephoto setting: it in macro mode (Advanced Guide p. 110). This setting cannot be set in some shooting modes. Î See the Advanced Guide: Functions Available in Each - Canon PowerShot A560 | PowerShot A560 Camera User Guide Basic - Page 18
appear. For details on how to use , refer to p. 32 of the Advanced Guide. • When the shutter button is pressed fully, the self-timer lamp will blink. : You can change the delay time (0-10*1, 15, 20, 30 sec.) and number of shots (1-10*2) (p. 17). • When a delay time of over 2 seconds is set for the - Canon PowerShot A560 | PowerShot A560 Camera User Guide Basic - Page 19
at the settings selected for the first shot. - If the flash is used, the interval between shots lengthens because the flash must charge. - The interval between shots may lengthen when the built-in memory of the camera fills. - Shooting will automatically cease if the memory card becomes full. 17 - Canon PowerShot A560 | PowerShot A560 Camera User Guide Basic - Page 20
the memory card appears. 2. Use the or button to display the image you wish to view (b). Use the button to move to the previous image and the button to move to the next image. Holding the button down advances the images more rapidly, but shows them less clearly. Î See the Advanced Guide for - Canon PowerShot A560 | PowerShot A560 Camera User Guide Basic - Page 21
Menus and Settings Settings for the shooting, playback or print modes or such camera settings as the date/time and sounds are set using the FUNC., Rec., Play, Print or Set again, allowing you to adjust the settings easily. e Press the FUNC./SET button. Î See the Advanced Guide: Menu List (p. 20). 19 - Canon PowerShot A560 | PowerShot A560 Camera User Guide Basic - Page 22
(Rec.) Menu (Set up) Menu a e b You can switch between menus with the or c d button when this part is selected. • This example shows the Rec. menu in mode. • In playback mode, the Play, Print and Set the setting. e Press the MENU button. Î See the Advanced Guide: Menu List (p. 20). 20 - Canon PowerShot A560 | PowerShot A560 Camera User Guide Basic - Page 23
camera. 1. Connect the camera to a direct print compatible printer and turn on the printer's power. Canon Brand Printers Camera Printers *1 Since this camera uses a standard protocol (PictBridge), you can use it with other PictBridge-compliant printers in addition to Canon-brand printers. *2 - Canon PowerShot A560 | PowerShot A560 Camera User Guide Basic - Page 24
2. Press the / button to turn on the power and confirm that , or is displayed in the upper left of The button will blink blue and printing will start. Î See the Advanced Guide: Setting the DPOF Print Settings (p. 74). Î See the Direct Print User Guide. Î See the user guide for your printer. 22 - Canon PowerShot A560 | PowerShot A560 Camera User Guide Basic - Page 25
Guide (p. 24) Requirements • Software Starter Guide Connecting the Camera to a Computer • Basic Guide (pp. 25, 26) • Basic Guide (p. 26) Downloading Images to a Computer • Basic Guide (pp. 27 - 29) • Software Starter Guide • Software Starter Guide Using a Memory Card Reader A memory card - Canon PowerShot A560 | PowerShot A560 Camera User Guide Basic - Page 26
software on a computer meeting the following minimum requirements. Windows OS Computer Model CPU RAM Interface Free Hard Disk Space Display Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 Windows XP (including Service Pack 1 and Service • ZoomBrowser EX • PhotoStitch zCanon Camera TWAIN Driver : 200 MB or more : - Canon PowerShot A560 | PowerShot A560 Camera User Guide Basic - Page 27
• Camera and computer • Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk supplied with the camera • Interface cable supplied with the camera 1. Install the software. 1. Place the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk in the computer's CD-ROM drive. 2. Click [Easy Installation]. Follow the onscreen instructions to - Canon PowerShot A560 | PowerShot A560 Camera User Guide Basic - Page 28
on the power. The camera and computer will be able to communicate. Interface Cable Always grasp the sides of the connector when disconnecting the interface cable from the camera's DIGITAL terminal. If the Digital Signature Not Found window appears, click [Yes]. The USB driver will automatically - Canon PowerShot A560 | PowerShot A560 Camera User Guide Basic - Page 29
appear, click the [Start] menu and select [All Programs] or [Programs], followed by [Canon Utilities], [CameraWindow], [PowerShot-IXY-IXUS-DV 6] and [CameraWindow]. 2. Download the images. • Download the images using the camera or the computer. • By default, the downloaded images are saved into the - Canon PowerShot A560 | PowerShot A560 Camera User Guide Basic - Page 30
Downloading Images to a Computer The following window will appear when you establish a connection between the camera and computer. If it fails to appear, click the [Canon CameraWindow] icon on the Dock (the bar which appears at the bottom of the desktop). 1. Download the images. • Download the - Canon PowerShot A560 | PowerShot A560 Camera User Guide Basic - Page 31
Use this method to download images using camera operations. Install the supplied software and adjust the computer settings before using this to the computer only the images with DPOF Transfer Order settings. (Advanced Guide p. 79). Select & Transfer Transfers and saves single images to the - Canon PowerShot A560 | PowerShot A560 Camera User Guide Basic - Page 32
. On the Windows platform, the files are automatically created as BMP images. The option selected with the button is retained even when the camera's power is turned off. The previous setting will be in effect the next time the Direct Transfer menu is displayed. The image selection screen will - Canon PowerShot A560 | PowerShot A560 Camera User Guide Basic - Page 33
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. Be sure to also read the safety precautions listed in the Advanced Camera User Guide. Warnings • Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to human handle the power cord if your hands are wet. • Do not use batteries which are not specified for this camera. • The compact power adapter output
ENGLISH
The Components Guide
Preparations
Shooting
Playback/Erasing
Menus and Settings
Printing
Basic
Downloading Images
to a Computer
CDI-E277-010
© 2007 CANON INC.
PRINTED IN MALAYSIA
Camera User Guide
Please Read This First
This guide explains how to prepare the camera and use its basic features.