Canon PowerShot A570IS PowerShot A570 IS Camera User Guide Advanced
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ENGLISH DIGITAL CAMERA CDI-E310-010 © 2007 CANON INC. PRINTED IN MALAYSIA Advanced Camera User Guide Before Using the Camera Shooting Playback/Erasing Print/Transfer Settings Troubleshooting List of Messages Appendix Advanced Camera User Guide This guide explains camera features and procedures - Canon PowerShot A570IS | PowerShot A570 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 2
image stabilizer z Avoid the effects of camera shake or blurry subjects when shooting by wide converter, tele-converter or close-up lens when shooting Playback z Red-Eye Correction z easy with the Print/Share button z Also supports non-Canon brand PictBridge compliant printers Uses of Recorded Images - Canon PowerShot A570IS | PowerShot A570 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 3
operating procedures. You can use SD memory cards, SDHC memory cards and MultiMediaCards with this camera. These cards are collectively called memory cards in this guide. Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended. This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine - Canon PowerShot A570IS | PowerShot A570 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 4
Items marked with a are lists or charts that summarize camera functions or procedures. Conventions Used in this Guide 1 Handling Precautions 5 Please Read 5 Safety Precautions 6 Preventing Malfunctions 11 Before Using the Camera - Basic Operations 12 Using the LCD Monitor 12 Information - Canon PowerShot A570IS | PowerShot A570 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 5
Hard-to-Focus Subjects (Focus Lock, AF Lock, Manual Focus, Safety MF 45 Switching between Metering Modes 48 Adjusting Setting the DPOF Print Settings 77 Setting the DPOF Transfer Settings 80 Troubleshooting 82 Camera 82 When the power is turned on 82 LCD monitor 83 Shooting 85 Shooting movies - Canon PowerShot A570IS | PowerShot A570 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 6
98 Using the Power Kits (Sold Separately 100 Using the Lenses (Sold Separately 103 Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately). . . . . 107 Replacing the Date Battery 109 Camera Care and Maintenance 111 Specifications 112 Index 123 Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode 128 4 - Canon PowerShot A570IS | PowerShot A570 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 7
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 - Canon PowerShot A570IS | PowerShot A570 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 8
"Safety Precautions" section of the Basic Camera User Guide. Always ensure that the camera is operated correctly. z 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 - Canon PowerShot A570IS | PowerShot A570 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 9
in fire or electrical shock. Immediately turn the camera power off and remove the camera batteries or unplug the battery charger or compact power adapter from the power outlet. Please consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. z Do not use substances containing - Canon PowerShot A570IS | PowerShot A570 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 10
batteries. z Avoid dropping or subjecting the batteries to severe impacts that could damage the casing. z Use only recommended batteries and accessories battery charger and compact power adapter from both the camera recharging the Canon AA-size NiMH batteries, use only a specified battery charger. - Canon PowerShot A570IS | PowerShot A570 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 11
lens adapter. If they loosen, fall off and shatter, the glass shards may cause injury. Cautions Equipment z Be careful not to bang the camera in a manner that exceeds the rated capacity of the electrical outlet or wiring accessories. Or, do not use the equipment if the cable or plug is damaged, - Canon PowerShot A570IS | PowerShot A570 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 12
for extended periods of time, remove the batteries from the camera or battery charger and store the equipment in a safe place. If the batteries are left inside the camera, damage caused by leakage may occur. z Do not connect compact power adapters or battery chargers to devices such as electrical - Canon PowerShot A570IS | PowerShot A570 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 13
its external and internal surfaces. If Condensation Forms Inside the Camera z Stop using the camera immediately. Continued use may damage the equipment. Remove the memory card and batteries or compact power adapter from the camera and wait until the moisture evaporates completely before resuming use - Canon PowerShot A570IS | PowerShot A570 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 14
for approximately 6 sec. when a setting is changed, regardless of the selected display mode. z The LCD monitor on or off setting is retained even after the camera power is turned off. z The LCD monitor does not shut off in the or mode. z The LCD monitor will not switch to the detailed display - Canon PowerShot A570IS | PowerShot A570 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 15
Frame (p. 43) Before Using the Camera - Basic Operations Zoom Magnification (p. 29) Digital Tele-Converter (p. 29) Flash (Basic Guide p. 12) Auto Rotate (p. 58) zRec Movie Recording (p. 35) Low Battery (p. 96) Shooting Mode Grid Lines (p. 21) 3:2 Guide (p. 21) (Basic Guide pp. 10 - 11) (p. 38 - Canon PowerShot A570IS | PowerShot A570 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 16
mode to any setting other than [off] (p. 27) - Raise the ISO speed (p. 53) - Select a setting other than (flash off) (Basic Guide p. 12) - Attach the camera to a tripod or other device Playback Information (Playback Mode) Standard WAVE Format Sound (p. 71) Folder Number-File Number Shooting Date - Canon PowerShot A570IS | PowerShot A570 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 17
Mode (p. 48) White Balance (p. 49) My Colors (p. 52) AF Lock (p. 45)/Manual Focus (p. 46) Macro (Basic Guide p. 13) File size Red-Eye Correction Function (p. 69) Recording Pixels (Still Image) conforming to Design rule for Camera File System Standards (p. 114) RAW image Unrecognized data type 15 - Canon PowerShot A570IS | PowerShot A570 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 18
z Information for images shot on other cameras may not display correctly. z Overexposure Warning In the following cases, overexposed portions of the image blink. - When reviewing an image right after shooting in the LCD monitor (information view) - When using the detailed display mode of the - Canon PowerShot A570IS | PowerShot A570 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 19
the last control is accessed even if [Auto Power Down] is set to [Off]. Press any button other than the power button or change the camera orientation to turn the LCD monitor back on. Playback Mode Powers down approximately 5 minutes after Connected to a Printer the last control is accessed on the - Canon PowerShot A570IS | PowerShot A570 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 20
Menus and Settings Menus are used to set the shooting, playback and print settings as well as such camera settings as the date/time and electronic beep. The following menus are available. z FUNC. Menu z Rec., Play, Print and Set up Menus FUNC. Menu Sets - Canon PowerShot A570IS | PowerShot A570 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 21
up Menus Convenient settings for shooting, playback or printing can be set with these menus. (Rec.) Menu (Set up) Menu a e Before Using the Camera - Basic Operations b You can switch between menus with the or c d button when this part is selected. • This example shows the Rec. menu in - Canon PowerShot A570IS | PowerShot A570 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 22
My Colors Reference Page p. 53 p. 49 p. 31, Basic Guide p. 14 p. 52 +/- (Flash)/ Flash Output p. 55 Menu ) p. 26 p. 37 Rec. Menu ( ) Menu Item AiAF Digital Zoom (Still image) (Movie) Flash Adjust Red-Eye Safety FE standard movie mode only) Auto*/Manual On*/Off On*/Off On*/Off *Default setting Reference Page p. 43 - Canon PowerShot A570IS | PowerShot A570 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 23
Before Using the Camera - Basic Operations Menu Item Safety MF AF-assist Beam Review Disp. Overlay (Still image) (Movie) IS Mode (Still image) (Movie) Converter Date Stamp Set button Options On/Off* On*/Off Off/2*-10 seconds/Hold Off*/Grid Lines/3 : 2 Guide/ Both Off*/Grid Lines Continuous*/ - Canon PowerShot A570IS | PowerShot A570 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 24
warning sounds (Basic Guide p. 8). Volume Off/1/2*/3/4/5 Adjusts the volume of the start-up sound, operation sound, self-timer sound, shutter sound Off Sets whether or not the camera automatically powers down after a set period of time elapses without the camera being operated. Display Off 10 - Canon PowerShot A570IS | PowerShot A570 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 25
Camera - Basic Operations Menu Item Options Reference Page Date/Time Basic Guide Lens Retract 1 minute* / 0 seconds Sets the lens retraction timing when switching from shooting mode to playback mode. Language Basic Guide mode on wide size paper using Canon compact photo printer SELPHY CP730/ - Canon PowerShot A570IS | PowerShot A570 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 26
Default Values 1 (Set up) Menu [Reset All]. See Menus and Settings (p. 19). 2 Select [OK] and press . z Settings cannot be reset when the camera is connected to a computer or to a printer. z The following cannot be reset. - Shooting mode - The [Date/Time], [Language] and [Video System] options - Canon PowerShot A570IS | PowerShot A570 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 27
Before Using the Camera - Basic Operations Formatting Memory Cards You should always when [Low Level Format] is selected by pressing the FUNC./SET button. You can still use a card without problem when formatting is halted, but its data will be erased. z This operation is not available in mode. - Canon PowerShot A570IS | PowerShot A570 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 28
Shooting Changing the Recording Pixels and Compression (Still Images) Shooting Mode 1 FUNC. Menu * (Compression)/ * (Recording Pixels). See Menus and Settings (p. 18). * Default setting. z Use the or button to select compression settings/recording pixels and press the FUNC./SET button. - Canon PowerShot A570IS | PowerShot A570 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 29
Estimated Capacities (p. 117). Setting the Image Stabilizer Function Shooting Mode * *Only [Continuous] can be set. The lens shift type image stabilizer function allows you to minimize the camera shake effect (blurred images) when you shoot distant subjects that have been magnified or when you - Canon PowerShot A570IS | PowerShot A570 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 30
250D p. 106 z If you select [Shoot Only] or [Panning] in shooting mode (still images) and then switch to mode, the setting will change to [Continuous]. z Camera shake may not be fully corrected when shooting with slow shutter speeds, such as with evening shots. Use of a tripod is recommended. z If - Canon PowerShot A570IS | PowerShot A570 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 31
this setting is only available in Standard mode. Enables shooting without digital zoom. Digital zoom is fixed at the selected zoom factor, and the focal length shifts to maximum telephoto. This enables a faster shutter speed and less chance of camera shake than a shot taken at the same angle of view - Canon PowerShot A570IS | PowerShot A570 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 32
monitor. z Depending on the number of recording pixels set, image quality may deteriorate ( and the zoom factor appear in blue). About the Digital Tele-Converter The digital tele-converter feature uses digital zoom to achieve the effects of a tele-converter (a lens used in telephoto shooting). 30 - Canon PowerShot A570IS | PowerShot A570 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 33
shooting. • This reflects standard shooting criteria established by Canon. Actual results may vary according to the subject and Menus and Settings (p. 18). * Default setting. Shooting 2 Shoot. z The camera will continue to record successive images while the shutter button is held down. Recording - Canon PowerShot A570IS | PowerShot A570 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 34
). * Default setting. z The recording pixels are set to (1600 x 1200) and the compression to (Fine). z The area that will not get printed grays out. The digital zoom and digital tele-converter cannot be used in this mode. For printing instructions, refer to the Direct Print User Guide. 32 - Canon PowerShot A570IS | PowerShot A570 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 35
Stamp] [Off]*/ [Date]/[Date & Time]. See Menus and Settings (p. 19). * Default setting. z LCD monitor display : [Off] : [Date]/[Date & Time] z Ensure that the camera's date/time is set beforehand (p. 23). z The date stamp cannot be deleted from the image data once it has been embedded. Shooting - Canon PowerShot A570IS | PowerShot A570 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 36
or both on the LCD monitor while shooting to help check the position of your subject. Grid Lines 3:2 Guide Both Displays grid lines to divide the screen into 9 parts. Helps confirm the vertical and horizontal positioning of the subject. Helps confirm the print area - Canon PowerShot A570IS | PowerShot A570 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 37
frame rate and record until the memory card is full (when a super high-speed memory card is used, such as the recommended SDC-512MSH). The digital zoom can be used while shooting in this mode (p. 29). • Maximum Size: 4 GB/movie* Fast Frame Rate Use this mode to record fast moving subjects - Canon PowerShot A570IS | PowerShot A570 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 38
careful of the following while recording. - Do not touch the microphone (Basic Guide p. 1). - Do not press any buttons other than the shutter button. The sound that buttons make will be recorded in the movie. - The camera will automatically adjust the exposure and white balance to suit the shooting - Canon PowerShot A570IS | PowerShot A570 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 39
Changing Recording Pixels and Frame Rates (Movies) You can change the recording pixels and frame rate when the movie mode is set to (Standard). 1 FUNC. Menu * (Frame Rate)/ * (Recording Pixels). See Menus and Settings (p. 18). * Default setting. z Use the or button to select a frame rate/ - Canon PowerShot A570IS | PowerShot A570 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 40
Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist) Shooting Mode Stitch Assist can be used to shoot overlapping images that can later be merged (stitched) to create one panoramic image on a computer. The overlapping seams of several adjacent images can be joined into a single panoramic image. 1 Use the or - Canon PowerShot A570IS | PowerShot A570 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 41
second image onward (except for Macro setting). z Use PhotoStitch, a supplied software program, to merge the images on a computer. z When the button is Exposure compensation/Shooting direction selection Program AE Shooting Mode The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture value to - Canon PowerShot A570IS | PowerShot A570 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 42
value shows in white. z The nature of CCD image sensors is such that noise in the recorded image increases at slow shutter speeds. This camera, however, applies special processing to images shot at shutter speeds slower than 1.3 seconds to eliminate the noise, thereby producing high-quality images - Canon PowerShot A570IS | PowerShot A570 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 43
1/1250 1/1600 1/2000 Setting the Aperture Shooting Mode The aperture adjusts the amount of light entering through the lens. When you set the aperture value, the camera automatically selects a shutter speed to match the brightness. Selecting a lower aperture value (opening the aperture) allows you to - Canon PowerShot A570IS | PowerShot A570 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 44
Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture Shooting Mode You can manually set the shutter speed and aperture to shoot images. z When you press the shutter button halfway, the difference between the standard exposure* and the selected - Canon PowerShot A570IS | PowerShot A570 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 45
detect the position of a face and use this data to set the focus and exposure* while shooting. In addition, the camera will meter the subject so that the face is correctly illuminated when the flash fires. If a face is not detected, shooting will take place with [ - Canon PowerShot A570IS | PowerShot A570 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 46
occurs when [Face Detect] is selected. - Maximum of three AF frames will be displayed at the position of the face the camera recognizes. At this point, the frame the camera judges to be the main subject appears in white while the others appear in gray. When the shutter button is pressed halfway - Canon PowerShot A570IS | PowerShot A570 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 47
Shooting Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects (Focus Lock, AF Lock, Manual Focus, Safety MF) Shooting Mode * * Cannot be used chances of light reflecting back off the glass. Shooting with the Focus Lock 1 Aim the camera so that an object at the same focal distance as the main subject is centered in - Canon PowerShot A570IS | PowerShot A570 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 48
[Off] (p. 43) makes shooting easier since the camera focuses using the center AF frame only. z The the same focus. Shooting in Manual Focus Mode The focus can be manually set. 1 Turn on the LCD not appear magnified in mode, when the digital zoom or digital tele-converter is activated or when a TV - Canon PowerShot A570IS | PowerShot A570 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 49
focus is used to roughly focus, then from that focus position the camera automatically focuses more accurately. 1 (Rec.) Menu [Safety MF] [On]*/[Off] z Press shutter button halfway after focusing with the Manual Focus function, the focus will be automatically fine tuned to the most focused point - Canon PowerShot A570IS | PowerShot A570 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 50
the FUNC./ SET button. Metering Methods Evaluative Center Weighted Average Spot Appropriate for standard shooting conditions, including backlit scenes. The camera divides images into several zones for metering. It evaluates complex lighting conditions, such as the position of the subject, the - Canon PowerShot A570IS | PowerShot A570 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 51
Adjusting the Exposure Compensation Shooting Mode Adjust the exposure compensation to a positive value to avoid making the subject too dark when it is backlit or shot against a bright background. Adjust the exposure compensation to a negative value to avoid making the subject too bright in night - Canon PowerShot A570IS | PowerShot A570 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 52
My Colors. Using the Custom White Balance You can set a custom white balance to obtain the optimal setting for the shooting conditions by having the camera evaluate an object, such as a piece of white paper or cloth, or a photo-quality gray card that you wish to establish as the standard white - Canon PowerShot A570IS | PowerShot A570 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 53
and Settings (p. 18). * Default setting. (Custom). Shooting 2 Aim the camera at a piece of white paper or cloth and press . z If you that the entire field is filled. However, the center frame will not appear when the digital zoom is being used, or when is displayed. z You are recommended to set - Canon PowerShot A570IS | PowerShot A570 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 54
My Colors Off). See Menus and Settings (p. 18). * Default setting. z Use the or button to select a My Colors mode. 2 Shoot. z Mode See Setting the Camera to a Custom Color Mode (p. 53). z Modes other than Press the FUNC./SET button. The display will return to the shooting screen and you can shoot - Canon PowerShot A570IS | PowerShot A570 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 55
Setting the Camera to a Custom Color Mode 1 (Custom Color) . See Menus and Settings (p. 18). Shooting 2 Use the or button to speed to use a fast shutter speed when you wish to reduce the effects of camera shake or avoid blurry subjects, or to turn the flash off when shooting in a dark area. 53 - Canon PowerShot A570IS | PowerShot A570 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 56
to the light level when shooting. Since the ISO speed setting will automatically be raised in dark places, the camera will select a faster shutter speed and reduce the chances of camera shake. z Selecting (High ISO Auto)* sets a higher sensitivity than for . As the shutter speed becomes even faster - Canon PowerShot A570IS | PowerShot A570 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 57
it fires without any adjustments. 1 (Rec.) Menu [Flash Adjust] [Manual]. See Menus and Settings (p. 19). * Default setting. [Auto]*/ Shooting z You can combine the flash exposure compensation with the camera's exposure compensation function to achieve creative effects which compensate for - Canon PowerShot A570IS | PowerShot A570 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 58
press the FUNC./SET button. (Flash Example: Flash Exposure Compensation Adjusting Exposure for Built-in Flash Shooting (Safety FE) Shooting Mode The camera automatically changes the shutter speed or aperture value when the flash fires to avoid overexposing and blowing out the highlights in the - Canon PowerShot A570IS | PowerShot A570 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 59
button. The following functions can be registered. Menu Item Not Assigned* ISO Speed White Balance * Default setting. Page - p. 53 p. 49 Menu Item Digital Tele-converter DISP. Overlay Display Off Page p. 30 p. 34 p. 22 1 (Rec.) Menu [Set button]. See Menus and Settings (p. 19). 2 Use the - Canon PowerShot A570IS | PowerShot A570 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 60
down) will appear in the display. z This function may not operate correctly when the camera is pointed straight up or down. Check that the arrow is pointing in the right direction [On], the orientation of images downloaded to a computer will depend upon the software used to download the images. 58 - Canon PowerShot A570IS | PowerShot A570 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 61
When the camera is held vertically to shoot, the Intelligent Orientation sensor judges the upper end to be "up" and the lower end to be "down". It then - Canon PowerShot A570IS | PowerShot A570 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 62
Creating a Folder the Next Time You Shoot. 2 Use the or button to check mark [Create New Folder] . z will be displayed on the LCD monitor when shooting. will disappear from the screen when a new folder is created. Setting the Day or Time for Automatic Folder Creation. 2 Select a day for the [ - Canon PowerShot A570IS | PowerShot A570 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 63
avoid file name duplication when changing folders or memory cards.* * When a blank memory card is used. If a memory card with recorded data is used, the 7-digit number for the last recorded folder and image is compared with the last one on the card, and the larger of the two is utilized - Canon PowerShot A570IS | PowerShot A570 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 64
- Images from continuous shooting - Self-timer images (custom) - Stitch Assist mode images z Images cannot be played back when the folder numbers are duplicated or image numbers are duplicated within folders. z Please refer to the Software Starter Guide for information regarding folder structures or - Canon PowerShot A570IS | PowerShot A570 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 65
Playback/Erasing Please also see the Basic Camera User Guide (p. 16). Magnifying Images 1 Press the zoom lever toward . around the image. z If you press the FUNC./SET button while in magnified display, the camera switches to image advance mode and will display. You can use the or button to advance - Canon PowerShot A570IS | PowerShot A570 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 66
Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback) 1 Press the zoom lever toward z Up to nine images can be viewed at once in index playback. z Use the , , or button to change the image selection. . Selected Image Movie Switching between Sets of Nine Images The jump bar will display if you press - Canon PowerShot A570IS | PowerShot A570 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 67
of each shooting date. Jumps to a movie. Jumps to the first image of each folder. 1 In single image playback mode, press the button. z The camera will switch to jump search mode. z The screen sample will vary slightly according to the search key. Location of image currently being displayed Number - Canon PowerShot A570IS | PowerShot A570 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 68
Viewing Movies Movies cannot be played in the index playback mode. 1 Display a movie and press . z Images with a movies. icon are Movie Control Panel Playback Progress Bar Time movie was shot Volume Level (Adjust it with the or button) 2 Select (Play) and press . z The movie will pause if you - Canon PowerShot A570IS | PowerShot A570 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 69
Movie Control Panel Ends playback and returns to single image playback Prints (An icon will display when a printer is connected. See the Direct Print User Guide for details.) Play Slow Motion Playback (You can use the button to slow down or the button to speed up playback.) Displays the first frame - Canon PowerShot A570IS | PowerShot A570 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 70
90°/270°/original orientations with each press of the FUNC./SET button. z This also can be set in the index playback mode. When images are downloaded to a computer, the orientation of images rotated by the camera will depend upon the software used to download the images. 68 - Canon PowerShot A570IS | PowerShot A570 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 71
Red-Eye Correction Function You can correct red eyes in recorded images. However, red eyes may not be automatically detected in some images or the results may not turn out as you intended. Examples: - Faces near the screen edges or faces that appear extremely small, large, dark or bright in - Canon PowerShot A570IS | PowerShot A570 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 72
4 Select [New File] or [Overwrite] and press . z [New File]: Saved as new file with a new name. The uncorrected image is stored. The new image is stored as the last file. z [Overwrite]: Saved with the same file name as the uncorrected image. The uncorrected image is erased. z When [New File] is - Canon PowerShot A570IS | PowerShot A570 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 73
Add Corrected Frame A maximum of 35 corrected frames may be added. 1 Select [Add Frame] with or button and press . 2 Match the position using , , or button and press . z Size of the frame can be changed with the zoom lever. Attaching Sound Memos to Images In playback mode (including single image - Canon PowerShot A570IS | PowerShot A570 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 74
2 Use the or button to select an image to which to attach a sound memo and press . z The sound memo control panel will display. 3 Select (Record) and press . z The elapsed time and the remaining time display. z Pressing the FUNC./SET button pauses the recording. Pressing it again resumes - Canon PowerShot A570IS | PowerShot A570 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 75
Automated Playback (Auto Play) Use this feature to automatically play back all of the images in the memory card. The LCD monitor displays each image for approximately 3 seconds. 1 (Play) Menu . See Menus and Settings (p. 19). z During automated playback, the following functions are possible: - - Canon PowerShot A570IS | PowerShot A570 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 76
Protecting Images You can protect important images and movies from accidental erasure. 1 (Play) Menu . See Menus and Settings (p. 19). 2 Use the or button to select an image to protect and press . z Pressing the FUNC./SET button again cancels the setting. z You can also protect images in the - Canon PowerShot A570IS | PowerShot A570 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 77
IN and AUDIO IN jacks on the TV. Yellow VIDEO AUDIO Black 4 Turn on the TV and switch it to video mode. 5 Turn on the camera. z The video output signal can be switched (NTSC or PAL) to accommodate different regional standards (p. 23). The default setting varies between regions. - NTSC: Japan - Canon PowerShot A570IS | PowerShot A570 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 78
Erasing All Images z Note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing an image. z Protected images cannot be erased with this function. 1 (Play) Menu . See Menus and Settings (p. 19). 2 Select [OK] and press . z To exit instead of erasing, select [Cancel]. - Canon PowerShot A570IS | PowerShot A570 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 79
copies in advance using the camera. The settings used on the camera comply with the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) standards. This is extremely convenient for printing on a direct print compatible printer, or for sending the images to a photo developing service that supports DPOF. The icon may - Canon PowerShot A570IS | PowerShot A570 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 80
press the FUNC./SET button to select or deselect it. Index Print Selection z You can also select images in the index playback mode. z If the camera is connected to a printer, the button will light in blue while images are being selected. At this time, press the button, confirm that [Print] is - Canon PowerShot A570IS | PowerShot A570 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 81
z The output of some printers or photo developing services may not reflect the specified print settings. z Print settings cannot be set for movies. z Images are printed in order according to the file number. z A maximum - Canon PowerShot A570IS | PowerShot A570 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 82
in the style specified in the [Date/Time] menu (p. 23, Basic Guide p. 7). Setting the DPOF Transfer Settings You can use the camera to specify settings for images before downloading to a computer. Refer to the Software Starter Guide for instructions on how to transfer images to your computer. The - Canon PowerShot A570IS | PowerShot A570 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 83
Single Images 2 Select [Order] and press . z Selecting [Reset] cancels all transfer order settings. 3 Use the or button to select an image to transfer and press . Transfer Selection z Pressing the FUNC./SET button again deselects the setting. z You can also select images in the index playback - Canon PowerShot A570IS | PowerShot A570 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 84
Troubleshooting Camera Camera will not operate. Power is not turned on. z Press the power button (Basic Guide p. 8). Memory card slot/battery cover is open. z Confirm that the memory card slot /battery cover is securely closed (Basic Guide p. 5). Batteries are loaded in the z Reload the - Canon PowerShot A570IS | PowerShot A570 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 85
menu appears. The lithium date/time battery z Replace the lithium date/time battery charge is depleted. (p. 109). LCD . Display flickers. Display flickers when shot z This is not a camera malfunction under fluorescent lighting. (flickering recorded in movies, but not in Troubleshooting 83 - Canon PowerShot A570IS | PowerShot A570 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 86
than [Off] (p. 27). z Raise the ISO speed (p. 53). z Select a setting other than (flash off)(Basic Guide p. 12). z Set the self-timer and attach the camera to a tripod or other device (Basic Guide p. 14). appears. This displays when using a z These settings will be overwritten memory card that has - Canon PowerShot A570IS | PowerShot A570 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 87
required, download the images to a computer and erase them from the memory card to make space. Memory card is not formatted correctly. z Format the memory card (p. 25). z If reformatting does not work, the memory card logic circuits may be damaged. Consult the nearest Canon Customer Support Help - Canon PowerShot A570IS | PowerShot A570 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 88
]. z In dark places where it is difficult for the camera to focus, the AF-assist Beam will emit to assist focusing Use the focus lock, AF lock or on. manual focus to shoot (p. 45). Subject in recorded image is too z Set the flash to (Flash on) (Basic Guide p. 12). The subject is z Set the exposure - Canon PowerShot A570IS | PowerShot A570 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 89
(p. 48). Too much light is shining directly into the camera, or is being reflected off the subject. z Change on. z Set the flash to (Flash off) (Basic Guide p. 12). Image contains noise. ISO speed is too high. reflected off dust particles or with digital cameras and does not insects in the - Canon PowerShot A570IS | PowerShot A570 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 90
shooting performance, you are recommended to format the memory card in the camera after you save all its images to your computer (p. 25). memory card formatted in in another device. your camera (p. 25). Lens will not retract. Memory card slot/battery cover was opened with power on. z After - Canon PowerShot A570IS | PowerShot A570 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 91
Recording time will display properly if you format the memory card in this camera (excluding slow recording memory cards) (p. 25). "!" displayed on the LCD in movie mode (Basic Guide p. 12). Note the digital zoom is available while shooting, but only in Standard movie mode. Troubleshooting 89 - Canon PowerShot A570IS | PowerShot A570 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 92
shot with another played back may play back if they camera or images edited are added to the camera using the with a computer. supplied software program ZoomBrowser EX or ImageBrowser. See ZoomBrowser EX/ ImageBrowser Software User Guide (PDF). File name was changed with z Set the file - Canon PowerShot A570IS | PowerShot A570 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 93
Canon AA-size NiMH batteries As the batteries have not been used for over a year, their recharging capacity has decreased. z Their charging performance should return to normal after fully recharging and fully depleting them over several times. Battery life (Basic Guide p. 9). Troubleshooting 91 - Canon PowerShot A570IS | PowerShot A570 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 94
Printing with a direct print compatible printer Cannot print The camera and printer are z Securely connect the camera and not properly connected. printer with the specified cable. The printer power is not turned on. z Turn on the printer power. The print connection method z - Canon PowerShot A570IS | PowerShot A570 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 95
during shooting or playback. Please refer to the Direct Print User Guide for the messages that display during a printer connection. Busy... using the supplied memory card, contact your Canon Customer Support Help Desk as there may be a problem with the camera. Memory card full Memory card is full - Canon PowerShot A570IS | PowerShot A570 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 96
to operate the camera. Replace both batteries immediately with unused AA-size alkaline batteries or fully charged Canon AA-size NiMH batteries. No image with a recording type specific to another manufacturer's camera, or an image that has been downloaded to a computer and altered. Cannot magnify! You - Canon PowerShot A570IS | PowerShot A570 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 97
download the image due to the large amount of images (approx. 1000) stored on the memory card. List of Messages Lens error, restart camera An error was detected while the lens contact your Canon Customer Support Help Desk as there may be a problem with the lens. Exx (xx: number) Camera detected - Canon PowerShot A570IS | PowerShot A570 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 98
as soon as possible. Change the batteries Batteries are fully depleted and the camera can no longer operate. Replace the batteries immediately. Battery Handling Precautions z This camera uses AA-size alkaline batteries or Canon AAsize NiMH batteries (sold separately). While it is possible - Canon PowerShot A570IS | PowerShot A570 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 99
circuited. z When not using the camera for long periods, remove the batteries from the camera and store them separately. If the batteries are left inside the camera, the camera may become damaged from battery leakage. WARNING Never use damaged batteries or batteries whose outer seal is completely or - Canon PowerShot A570IS | PowerShot A570 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 100
and high temperatures z Since some or all of the data recorded on the memory card may be corrupted or erased by electrical noise, static electricity, camera or card malfunction, making a backup copy of important data is recommended. 98 - Canon PowerShot A570IS | PowerShot A570 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 101
a corrupted memory card might be the cause. Reformatting the memory card may solve the problem. • When a non-Canon brand memory card is malfunctioning, reformatting it may solve the problem. • Memory cards formatted in other cameras, computers, or peripheral devices may not operate correctly in this - Canon PowerShot A570IS | PowerShot A570 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 102
lit when charging is finished. z The CB-5AH/CB-5AHE battery charger can only be used to charge Canon AA-size NiMH batteries NB-3AH and NB- 2AH. Please do not attempt to charge other type of battery. z Do not mix batteries with different purchase dates or different charge states. When recharging - Canon PowerShot A570IS | PowerShot A570 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 103
of their lifespan. Replace them with new batteries. If you are purchasing new batteries, look for Canon AA-size NiMH batteries. z Leaving batteries in the camera or charger may result in damage from battery leakage. When not in use, remove the batteries from the camera or charger and store them in - Canon PowerShot A570IS | PowerShot A570 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 104
will take approximately two hours (as determined by testing at Canon facilities). Charge batteries in an environment where the temperature is in the range long periods of time or connecting it to a computer. Turn the camera power off before connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter. 1 Connect the - Canon PowerShot A570IS | PowerShot A570 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 105
Using the Lenses (Sold Separately) The camera supports use of the separately sold Wide Converter WC-DC52, Tele-converter TC-DC52A and Close-up lens 250D (52mm). In order to attach these lenses, you also need to use the separately sold Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC52G. z When attaching the wide - Canon PowerShot A570IS | PowerShot A570 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 106
Shooting area 46 x 35 mm (1.8 x 1.4 in.) Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC52G This is a lens adapter required for attaching the wide converter, tele-converter and close-up lens (the thread diameter is 52 mm). Attaching a Lens 1 Be sure that the camera is turned off. 2 Press the ring release button - Canon PowerShot A570IS | PowerShot A570 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 107
finger prints on them. z Be careful not to drop the camera or adapter when removing the ring. z When using these lens attachments, you should not shoot images in mode. It will not be possible to use the PhotoStitch software from your computer to accurately stitch the images together. 105 Appendix - Canon PowerShot A570IS | PowerShot A570 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 108
Settings for when shooting using [IS Mode] (p. 27) with the separately sold Wide Converter WC-DC52, Tele-converter TCDC52A or Close-up lens 250D attached. 1 (Rec.) Menu [Converter] [Off]*/ [WC-DC52]/[TC-DC52A]/[250D]. See Menus and Settings (p. 19) * Default setting. z Select the attached - Canon PowerShot A570IS | PowerShot A570 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 109
procedures to affix the camera and High-Power Flash to the supporting bracket. Please read the instructions accompanying the flash along with in mode - When Flash Adjust is set to [Manual] z The flash charge time will lengthen as the battery charge gets weaker. Always set the power/mode switch - Canon PowerShot A570IS | PowerShot A570 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 110
that they do not loosen. Failure to do so may lead to the dropping of the camera and flash resulting in damage to both. z Before attaching the bracket to the flash, check that the lithium battery (CR123A or DL123) is installed. z To illuminate the subjects properly, install the flash so that it - Canon PowerShot A570IS | PowerShot A570 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 111
the reach of children. Seek medical assistance immediately if a child swallows a battery since corrosive battery fluids can damage the stomach or intestinal walls. 1 Confirm that the camera is turned off. 2 Slide the memory card slot / battery cover lock and open the cover. 3 Hook your nail onto the - Canon PowerShot A570IS | PowerShot A570 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 112
indicated by the arrow. (-) Side 6 Insert a new battery with the (-) side facing up. 7 Replace the battery holder and close the memory card slot/battery cover. 8 When the Date/Time menu appears, set the date and time (Basic Guide p. 7). After purchasing the camera and turning on the power for the - Canon PowerShot A570IS | PowerShot A570 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 113
with a soft cloth. Never use organic solvents on the camera body or lens. If dirt remains, contact the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed on the customer support list supplied with your camera. Viewfinder and LCD Monitor Use a lens blower brush to remove dust and dirt. If necessary - Canon PowerShot A570IS | PowerShot A570 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 114
based on Canon's standard testing methods. Subject to change without notice. PowerShot A570 IS (W): Max. wide angle (T): Max. telephoto Camera Effective Pixels : Approx. 7.1 million Image Sensor : 1/2.5-inch type CCD (Total number of pixels: Approx. 7.4 million) Lens : 5.8 (W) - 23.2 (T) mm - Canon PowerShot A570IS | PowerShot A570 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 115
Shooting Modes Continuous Shooting Self-timer Recording Media : Evaluative*1, Auto*, ISO 80/100/200/400/ 800/1600 * Camera automatically sets the optimal speed. : Auto, Day Light, zone: Program, Shutter-speed priority, Aperture priority, Manual Image zone: Portrait, Landscape, Night Snapshot, Kids - Canon PowerShot A570IS | PowerShot A570 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 116
(monaural) (Movies) : AVI (Image data: Motion JPEG; Audio data: WAVE (monaural)) * This digital camera supports Exif 2.2 (also called "Exif Print"). Exif Print is a standard for enhancing the communication between digital cameras and printers. By connecting to an Exif Print-compliant printer, the - Canon PowerShot A570IS | PowerShot A570 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 117
). Direct Print : PictBridge compliant, and Canon Direct Print and Bubble Jet Direct compatible Interface Source : 2 AA-size alkaline batteries 2 AA-size NiMH batteries NB4-300 (sold separately) AC Adapter 2.53 x 1.69 in.) Weight (camera body only) : Approx. 175 g (6.17 oz.) Appendix 115 - Canon PowerShot A570IS | PowerShot A570 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 118
at 30 second intervals with the flash fired once every two shots and the camera power turned off after every tenth shot. Power is left off for a and the testing procedure is repeated. • A Canon-brand memory card is used. * Until the battery returns to normal temperature Playback: Normal temperature - Canon PowerShot A570IS | PowerShot A570 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 119
Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities : Card included with the camera Recording Pixels Compression 16MB SDC-128M SDC512MSH (Large) 3072 x . • This reflects standard shooting criteria established by Canon. Actual results may vary according to the subject and shooting conditions. Appendix 117 - Canon PowerShot A570IS | PowerShot A570 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 120
Movie Standard :Card included with the camera Recording Frame Pixels Rate 16MB 640 x 480 pixels 7 sec. 15 sec. 320 x 240 pixels 22 sec. 43 sec. SDC- SDC128M 512MSH 1 min. 4 min. 4 sec. 9 sec. 2 - Canon PowerShot A570IS | PowerShot A570 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 121
Image Data Sizes (Estimated) Recording Pixels Compression 3072 x 2304 pixels 2592 x 1944 pixels 2048 x 1536 pixels 1600 x 1200 pixels 640 x 480 pixels 1600 x 1200 pixels 3072 x 1728 pixels 3045 KB 2503 KB 1602 KB 1002 KB 249 KB - 2304 KB 1897 KB 1395 KB 893 KB 558 KB 150 KB 558 KB 1420 KB 902 - Canon PowerShot A570IS | PowerShot A570 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 122
32.0 x 24.0 x 2.1 mm (1.3 x 0.9 x 0.1 in.) Approx. 2 g (0.07 oz.) NiMH Battery NB-3AH (Supplied with the separately sold NiMH Battery NB4-300 set or the Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-300) Type Nominal Voltage Typical Capacity Cycle Life Operating Temperatures Dimensions Weight AA-size nickel metal - Canon PowerShot A570IS | PowerShot A570 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 123
mm (2.56 x 4.13 x 1.08 in.) Weight (body only) Approx. 95 g (3.35 oz.) *1 When charging four NB-3AH batteries *2 When charging two NB-3AH batteries loaded one on each side of the battery charger Compact Power Adapter CA-PS800 (Included with the separately sold AC Adapter Kit ACK800) Rated Input - Canon PowerShot A570IS | PowerShot A570 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 124
14 g (0.49 oz.) (W) : Max. wide angle (T) : Max. telephoto *1 When mounted on PowerShot A570 IS (Max. wide angle) *2 From front of the mounted tele-converter. *3 Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC52G is required when mounted on PowerShot A570 IS *4 When mounted on PowerShot A570 IS (Max. telephoto) 122 - Canon PowerShot A570IS | PowerShot A570 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 125
Folder 59 Creative Zone Basic 11 Custom White Balance 50 D Date/Time Basic 7 Digital Tele-Converter 29 DIGITAL Terminal Basic 1, Basic 25 Digital Zoom 29 Direct Transfer Basic 29 Distance Units 23 Downloading Images to a Computer Basic 22 DPOF Print Order Print Style 79 Selecting Images - Canon PowerShot A570IS | PowerShot A570 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 126
12 Lens Conversion Lens Adapter ... 104 Tele-converter 103 Wide Converter 103 M Macro Basic 13 Magnifying 63 Maintenance 111 Manual Focus 28 Reset All 24 Resume Playback........... Basic 16 Review 21, Basic 9 Rotate 68 S Safety FE 56 Safety MF 47 Safety Zoom 30 Self-Timer Basic 14 124 - Canon PowerShot A570IS | PowerShot A570 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 127
Shooting ... 31 Sound Memo 71 Special Scene Mode ...... Basic 10 Spot AE Point Frame 13 Stitch Assist 38 System Requirements .... Basic 23 T Telephoto Basic 12 Troubleshooting 82 V Video Output System 75 W White Balance 49 Wide Angle Basic 12 Wrist Strap Basic 2 Z Zoom 29, Basic 12 125 - Canon PowerShot A570IS | PowerShot A570 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 128
with the instructions, may off and on, the user is encouraged to try the ferrite core provided with the digital camera must be used with this equipment in manual. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment. Canon U.S.A., Inc. One Canon - Canon PowerShot A570IS | PowerShot A570 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 129
Canon. • Canon makes no warranties for damages resulting from corrupted or lost data due to a mistaken operation or malfunction of the camera, the software, SDHC logo is a trademark. For CA, USA only Included lithium battery contains Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply. See www.dtsc. - Canon PowerShot A570IS | PowerShot A570 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 130
sec. Self Timer (Basic p. 14) U{ { { { { Custom (Basic p. 14) AiAF (p. 43) Face Detect On Off AF Lock (p. 45) Manual Focus (p. 46) MF-Point Zoom (p. 46) Macro Mode (Basic p. 13) Digital Zoom (p. 29) z z z z z z z2 2) - z 2) z - z z z z 2 2 2 2 6) { { { { Digital Tele-Converter - Canon PowerShot A570IS | PowerShot A570 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 131
beam - AiAF frame selection (will be fixed to [Off].) - AF lock - Manual focus - MF-Point zoom - Macro mode - Safety FE - Safety MF (3) The Operation is possible during shooting (only during standard). (7) Automatically set by the camera. (8) Settings cannot be made when My Colors is set to or mode.
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Advanced Camera User Guide
Before Using the Camera
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Troubleshooting
List of Messages
Appendix
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