Canon PowerShot A590 IS User Manual (English)

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User Guide207 pages

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Questions and Answers:

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Ana ScottSep 1, 2025
How to get rid of red eye in Canon Digital Camera photos?
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  Jennifer AdamsSep 1, 2025
  If eyes appear red in your Canon Digital Camera photos, it's likely due to light reflecting back from the eyes when the flash is used in dark areas. To reduce this, shoot with [Red-Eye Lamp] in the [Flash Settings] menu set to [On]. Ensure the subject looks directly at the red-eye reduction lamp. Increasing indoor lighting or moving closer to the subject can also help. Additionally, setting [Red Eye Corr.] in the [Flash Settings] to [On] will automatically correct red eyes while shooting. You can also correct red eyes in recorded images using the [Red-Eye Correction] feature.
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Stephanie TaylorAug 31, 2025
Why are my Canon PowerShot A590 IS photos overexposed?
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  Christopher GarzaAug 31, 2025
  If the subject in your Canon Digital Camera image appears white, it could be due to the subject being too close, making the flash too strong. Try shooting within the correct flash range or adjust the flash output using the flash exposure compensation function, and set the safety FE to [On]. If the surroundings are too dark, causing overexposure, set the exposure compensation to a negative (–) setting or use the spot metering function. Also, adjust the shooting angle if too much light is shining directly into the camera or reflecting off the subject. If the flash is set to (Flash on), try setting it to (Flash off).
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Anthony MorrisAug 30, 2025
Why does my Canon Digital Camera say 'Card locked!'?
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  atkinslaurieAug 30, 2025
  If your Canon Digital Camera displays a “Card locked!” message, it means the SD memory card’s or SDHC memory card’s write protect tab is set to “Write protect”. To fix this, slide the write protect tab upward when recording, erasing, or formatting the memory card.
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Bryan SmithAug 28, 2025
How to brighten dark images on my Canon Digital Camera?
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  ycontrerasAug 29, 2025
  If subjects in your Canon Digital Camera images appear too dark, it might be due to insufficient light. Try setting the built-in flash to (Flash on). If the surroundings are too bright, causing underexposure, adjust the exposure compensation to a positive (+) setting or use the spot metering function. Also, ensure the subject is within the flash's effective range; if not, move closer or increase the ISO speed.
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Victor DawsonAug 27, 2025
Why do my Canon PowerShot A590 IS Digital Camera batteries drain so fast?
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  Dennis NelsonAug 27, 2025
  If your Canon Digital Camera batteries are draining quickly, consider these factors. Ensure the battery is being used to its full capacity (refer to the Battery section for details). Verify you're using the correct type of batteries, specifically unused AA-size alkaline or Canon AA-size NiMH batteries. Low ambient temperatures can also reduce battery capacity, so warm the batteries before use if shooting in cold conditions. Lastly, clean the battery terminals with a dry cloth and reload the batteries to ensure good contact.
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bsandersAug 26, 2025
Why is my Canon Digital Camera LCD screen blank?
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  Matthew ShepherdAug 27, 2025
  If nothing is displaying on your Canon Digital Camera's LCD monitor, first check if the LCD monitor is set not to display and press the DISP. button to turn it on. Also, if [Power Saving] is set to [Display Off], press any button other than the ON/OFF button or change the camera orientation to turn the LCD monitor back on.
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Wesley RobinsonAug 25, 2025
Why are my Canon PowerShot A590 IS pictures blurry?
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  wardmadelineAug 26, 2025
  If your Canon Digital Camera images are blurred or out of focus, it could be due to camera movement when pressing the shutter button. Also, ensure that the AF-assist Beam is set to [On] for better focusing in dark places. Make sure your subject is within the correct focal range and that the camera isn't set to an unintended function like macro. If the subject is hard to focus on, use the focus lock or manual focus feature.
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Stacey CurtisAug 23, 2025
What to do if my Canon PowerShot A590 IS will not record?
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  Joshua ClineAug 23, 2025
  If your Canon Digital Camera isn't recording, check if it's in playback mode or connected to a computer/printer; if so, switch to shooting mode. Ensure the flash is fully charged, indicated by the orange light. Verify that the memory card isn't full; if it is, insert a new one or transfer images to a computer to free up space. Also, confirm the memory card is correctly formatted. If problems persist, the memory card's logic circuits may be damaged, so contact Canon Customer Support. Finally, make sure the SD memory card isn't write-protected by sliding the write protect tab upward.

Canon PowerShot A590 IS Specifications

General

Megapixel	8 MP
Sensor type	CCD
Image stabilizer	Yes
Image sensor size	1/2.5 \
Maximum image resolution	3264 x 2448 pixels
Digital zoom	4 x
Combined zoom	16 x
Focal length range	5.8 - 23.2 mm
Interface	USB 2.0
Digital SLR	No
Camera shutter speed	15 - 1/2000 s
Compatible operating systems	Windows 2000 SP4 / XP SP2 / Vista Mac OS X v10.3 - 10.4
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)	35 - 140 mm
Focus	TTL
Closest focusing distance	0.05 m
Light metering	Centre-weighted, Spot
ISO sensitivity	80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, Auto
Flash modes	auto, Flash off, manual, Red-eye reduction
Flash range (tele)	0.30 - 2.2 m
Flash range (wide)	0.30 - 3.5 m
Internal memory	32 MB
Compatible memory cards	mmc, sd
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	Black
Scene modes	beach, Children, Fireworks, Night, party (indoor), Portrait, Landscape (scenery)
Photo effects	black&white, Neutral, Sepia, Vivid
White balance	auto, Cloudy, daylight, Fluorescent, manual, Tungsten
Camera playback	Slide show
Battery type	2x AA / NiMH (NB4-300)
Bundled software	ZoomBrowser EX / ImageBrowser PhotoStitch TWAIN (2000)
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 90 %
Viewfinder type	Optical