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Canon Powershot A570 IS User Manual

Canon Powershot A570 IS
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Canon Powershot A570 IS Specifications

General IconGeneral
Megapixel7.1 MP
Sensor typeCCD
Image sensor size1/2.5 \
Still image resolution(s)640 x 480, 1600 x 1200, 1600 x 1200, 2048 x 1536, 2592 x 1944, 3072 x 1728, 3072 x 2304
Digital zoom4 x
InterfaceUSB
Digital SLRNo
Video capabilityYes
Camera shutter speed15 – 1/2000 s
Compatible operating systemsWindows 2000 SP4/XP/Vista; Mac OS X v10.3 - 10.4
FocusTTL
Closest focusing distance50 m
Light meteringCentre-weighted, Spot
ISO sensitivity80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, AUTO
Internal memory16 MB
Compatible memory cardsmmc, sd
Display diagonal2.5 \
Display resolution (numeric)115.000 pixels
Scene modesbeach, Fireworks, Night, party (indoor), Portrait, Underwater, Landscape (scenery)
Photo effectsblack&white, Neutral, Sepia, Vivid
White balanceauto, Cloudy, custom modes, daylight, Fluorescent, Tungsten
Camera playbackMovie
Self-timer delay2 s
Product colorSilver
Battery typeAA Alkaline/ NiMH (NB4-300)
Number of batteries supported2
Bundled softwareZoomBrowser EX/ ImageBrowser PhotoStitch
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90 %
Flash modesauto, Flash off, manual, Red-eye reduction
Viewfinder typeOptical
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth42.8 mm
Width89.5 mm
Height64.3 mm
Weight175 g

Summary

Handling Precautions

Test Shots

Recommends taking trial images to ensure the camera is operating correctly.

Warning Against Copyright Infringement

Warns against using the camera in ways that infringe copyright laws.

Warranty Limitations

Details warranty effectiveness based on the country of sale.

Safety Precautions

Camera Body Temperature

Informs about potential warming of the camera during prolonged use.

About the LCD Monitor

Describes the LCD monitor's manufacturing precision and minor pixel anomalies.

Video Format

Instruction to set video signal format for TV output.

Language Setting

Guide to changing the camera's interface language.

Warnings

Equipment

Provides crucial safety warnings for handling camera equipment and accessories.

Battery

Cautions

Equipment

Advises on environmental conditions, cleaning, and electrical safety for equipment.

Equipment

Flash

Preventing Malfunctions

Avoid Strong Magnetic Fields

Warns against placing the camera near strong electromagnetic fields.

Avoid Condensation Related Problems

Guidance on preventing condensation when moving between temperature extremes.

Before Using the Camera – Basic Operations

Using the LCD Monitor

Explains how to use the LCD monitor for shooting information and display modes.

Night Display

Describes automatic LCD brightness adjustment for low-light shooting.

Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor

Shooting Information (Shooting Mode)

Details the icons and data displayed on the LCD during shooting.

Playback Information (Playback Mode)

Standard

Shows basic information displayed during image playback.

Histogram Function

Using the Viewfinder

Power Saving Function

Menus and Settings

FUNC. Menu

How to access and use the function menu for shooting adjustments.

Rec., Play, Print and Set up Menus

Rec. Menu

Settings for recording images, including AiAF, zoom, and flash adjustments.

Play Menu

Settings related to image playback, such as auto play and protection.

Print Menu

Options for selecting images and print quantities for printing.

Menu List

FUNC. Menu

Reference for default settings of FUNC. Menu items.

Set up Menu

Resetting Settings to Their Default Values

Formatting Memory Cards

Shooting

Changing the Recording Pixels and Compression (Still Images)

Adjusts image resolution and compression for still photographs.

Setting the Image Stabilizer Function

Approximate Values for Compression Settings

Setting the Red-Eye Reduction Function

Using the Digital Zoom/Digital Tele-Converter

Continuous Shooting

Postcard Mode

Embedding the Date in the Image Data

Setting the Display Overlays

Movie Shooting

Changing Recording Pixels and Frame Rates (Movies)

Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist)

P Program AE

Tv Setting the Shutter Speed

Av Setting the Aperture

Shutter Speed Display

Details the range of available shutter speeds for various shooting conditions.

M Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture

Selecting an AF Frame

Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects

Shooting with the Focus Lock

Locks focus on a subject to allow recomposing the shot.

Shooting with the AF Lock

Holds focus and allows recomposing the image before shooting.

Shooting in Manual Focus Mode

Using the Manual Focus in Combination with the Auto Focus (Safety MF)

Combines manual focus with AF for fine-tuned focusing accuracy.

Switching between Metering Modes

Adjusting the Exposure Compensation

Adjusting the Tone (White Balance)

White Balance Settings

Using the Custom White Balance

Procedure for manually setting white balance using a white reference.

Shooting in a My Colors Mode

Setting the Camera to a Custom Color Mode

Adjusting the ISO Speed

Switching between Flash Adjustment Settings

Compensating the Flash Adjustment / Flash Output

Adjusts flash intensity and exposure compensation for optimal lighting.

Adjusting Exposure for Built-in Flash Shooting (Safety FE)

Registering Settings to the Print/Share Button

Setting the Auto Rotate Function

Creating an Image Destination (Folder)

Playback/Erasing

Magnifying Images

Zooms in on images for detailed inspection during playback.

Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback)

Jumping to Images

Viewing Movies

Rotating Images in the Display

Red-Eye Correction Function

Attaching Sound Memos to Images

Automated Playback (Auto Play)

Protecting Images

Viewing Images on a TV set

Erasing All Images

Print Settings/Transfer Settings

Setting the DPOF Print Settings

Configures print options like image selection and copy quantity for DPOF.

Setting the Print Style

Setting the DPOF Transfer Settings

Troubleshooting

Camera

Addresses issues with camera operation, power, and memory card slots.

LCD monitor

Image is blurred or out of focus.

Subject is overexposed because the surroundings are too dark.

Image contains noise.

Eyes appear red.

Continuous shooting slows down.

Recording images to memory card takes a long time.

Lens will not retract.

Battery

TV monitor output

Printing with a direct print compatible printer

List of Messages

Appendix

Battery Handling

Detailed instructions on handling and caring for camera batteries.

Handling the Memory Card

Formatting

Using the Power Kits (Sold Separately)

Using Rechargeable Batteries (Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-300)

Instructions for charging and using rechargeable AA-size NiMH batteries.

Using the AC Adapter Kit ACK800

Using the Lenses (Sold Separately)

Wide Converter WC-DC52

Details on attaching and using the wide-angle converter lens.

Tele-converter TC-DC52A

Details on attaching and using the telephoto converter lens.

Close-up lens 250D (52 mm)

Instructions for attaching and using the close-up macro lens.

Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC52G

Information on the adapter required for attaching other lenses.

Converter Settings

Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately)

Replacing the Date Battery

Camera Care and Maintenance

Specifications

Battery Capacity

Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities

Movie

Image Data Sizes (Estimated)

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