Canon Power Shot A530 User Manual

Digital Camera
Canon – Power Shot A530
Features:
Special Note:
The cameras have been configured for 1600 x 1200 pixels
with Normal resolution. This is more than adequate for all classroom
projects and will provide space for 25 pictures on the memory card. If
video is recorded it will reduce the number of pictures available.
Power Button – push on/off
Zoom Lever – push left or right to zoom in or out
Shutter Button – Press halfway to focus, then
continue pressing to snap
picture
Shooting Dial – Turn dial to select shooting
Top View mode; Auto is for pictures,
is for video
Features: View Finder
Speaker
Mode Switch – slide up to
Camera to take pictures and
Delete Button – use to Video; slide down to “Play”
delete unwanted symbol to view recorded
pictures and video pictures and video
Control Arrows – use arrow keys to navigate menus; Also
when taking pictures, lightning bolt is flash and flower is for
close-ups (less that 3 feet)
Function Set Button – controls settings
Rear View for memory card and sets up
image size and resolution
Display Button – turns LCD screen Menu Button – general camera
on and off settings
LCD
Screen

Canon Power Shot A530 Specifications

General

Sensor Resolution	5.0 Megapixels
Optical Zoom	4x
Digital Zoom	4x
LCD Screen Size	1.8 inches
Image Processor	DIGIC II
ISO Sensitivity	Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400
Storage Media	SD card
Battery Type	2 x AA batteries
Camera Type	Compact
Image Sensor Size	1/2.5 inch
Shutter Speed	15 - 1/2000 sec
Weight	170 g (without battery)
Sensor Type	CCD
Maximum Aperture	f/2.6 - f/5.5
Video Capture	640 x 480
Focal Length	35 - 140 mm (35mm equivalent)

Summary

Digital Camera Features Overview

Top View Controls

Controls located on the top of the camera, including power, zoom, and shutter.

Rear View Controls

Controls situated on the rear of the camera for mode selection, deletion, and navigation.

Using the Camera

Taking a Picture

Step-by-step instructions for capturing a photograph with the digital camera.

Viewing Your Pictures

Guidance on how to review captured images, including navigation and zoom.

Deleting Unwanted Pictures

Instructions for removing individual or all unwanted pictures from the camera.

Saving Pictures to Your Computer

Process for transferring images from the camera's memory card to a computer.

Transferring Images to a Computer

Connecting Camera via USB

Steps to connect the camera to a computer using a USB cable for image transfer.

Camera Mode and Software Handling

Setting the camera to play mode and managing the auto-run camera wizard.

Navigating Files with Windows Explorer

Opening Windows Explorer to access files on the connected camera.

Managing Image Files

Locating Camera Drive

Finding the camera's drive letter within My Computer for file access.

Copying Images

Procedure for copying selected images from the camera to a computer folder.

Finalizing Image Transfer

Pasting Images to Destination Folder

How to paste copied images into the desired folder on the computer.

Image Editing and Resizing

Note on resizing images for general computer use and a link for further guidance.