What to do if my Canon Digital Camera says 'Change the batteries'?
If your Canon Digital Camera displays a 'Change the batteries' message and won't operate, replace the batteries with two unused or fully charged ones. Alternatively, you can use the AC Adapter Kit ACK800, which is sold separately.
What to do if my Canon PowerShot A470 has poor contact between camera and battery terminals?
If your Canon Digital Camera has poor contact between the camera and battery terminals, try wiping the battery terminals with a clean, dry cloth. If that doesn't work, reload the batteries several times.
What to do if the memory card slot or battery cover is open on my Canon PowerShot A470?
If the memory card slot or battery cover of your Canon Digital Camera is open, make sure that the cover is securely closed.
What type of batteries should I use in my Canon PowerShot A470?
To ensure proper operation of your Canon Digital Camera, only use unused AA-size alkaline batteries or Canon AA-size NiMH batteries.
What if the batteries are loaded in the wrong direction in my Canon PowerShot A470 Digital Camera?
If the batteries are loaded in the wrong direction in your Canon Digital Camera, reload them in the correct direction.
Essential steps for initial camera setup, including battery and card insertion.
Configuring camera date and time for accurate image metadata.
Identification of camera parts and their functions.
Understanding camera controls and navigating menus for settings.
Selecting preset shooting modes for different scenes and conditions.
Step-by-step guide to capturing photographs.
Reviewing captured photos and videos on the camera.
Deleting unwanted photos and videos from the memory card.
Preparing memory cards for camera use and managing data.
Solutions for operational problems and error messages.
Critical guidelines for safe camera operation and handling.
Technical details and features of the camera model.
General| Megapixel | 7.1 MP |
|---|---|
| Camera type | Compact camera |
| Sensor type | CCD |
| Image sensor size | 1/2.5 \ |
| Maximum image resolution | 3072 x 2304 pixels |
| Digital zoom | 4 x |
| Optical zoom | 3.4 x |
| Combined zoom | 14 x |
| Focal length range | 6.3 - 21.6 mm |
| Interface | USB 2.0 |
| Digital SLR | No |
| Built-in flash | Yes |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 104.8 x 40.7 x 55.1 mm |
| Camera shutter speed | 1/60 - 1/2000 s |
| Compatible operating systems | Windows 2000 SP4/XP SP2/Vista Mac OS X 10.3 - 10.4 |
| Focal length (35mm film equivalent) | 38 - 132 mm |
| Focus | TTL |
| Focus adjustment | Auto |
| Auto focusing (AF) modes | multi point auto focus, single auto focus |
| Light metering | Centre-weighted, Spot |
| ISO sensitivity | 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 |
| Motion JPEG frame rate | 30 fps |
| Video formats supported | AVI |
| Maximum video resolution | 640 x 480 pixels |
| Display diagonal | 2.5 \ |
| Display resolution (numeric) | 115000 pixels |
| Product color | Orange |
| Battery type | AA |
| Battery technology | Alkaline |
| Number of batteries supported | 2 |
| Flash modes | auto, Flash off, manual, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization |
| Flash range (tele) | 0.3 - 2 m |
| Flash range (wide) | 0.3 - 3 m |
| Internal memory | 32 MB |
| Compatible memory cards | mmc, ms pro, sd, xd |
| I/O ports | A/V |
| USB version | 2.0 |
| Scene modes | Night, party (indoor), Portrait, Sunset, Underwater |
| White balance | auto, Cloudy, custom modes, daylight, Fluorescent, Tungsten |
| Camera playback | movie, single image |
| Image processor | DIGIC III |
| Playback zoom (max) | 2 x |
| Bundled software | ZoomBrowser EX / ImageBrowser PhotoStitch |
Weight and Dimensions| Depth | 40.7 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 104.8 mm |
| Height | 55.1 mm |
| Weight | 165 g |
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