Canon PowerShot A70 - User Manual

Step 2
Shooting
1.
Turn on the power.
Hold the ON/OFF button down until the indicator next to the viewfinder starts
blinking green.
2.
Turn the mode switch to (shooting) and set the mode dial to .
3.
Set the date and time. (first time the camera is powered on)
Use the left or right button to select the items you wish to set, and use
the up or down button to change the value.
To put the settings into effect, press the button.
4.
Focus.
Point the camera in the direction of the subject you wish to shoot and press the
shutter button halfway. The camera beeps twice when the subject is in focus.
5.
Shoot.
Press the shutter button fully. The shutter sound will sound once when the shot
has been taken. The recorded image is displayed on the LCD monitor for
approximately 2 seconds.
This guide explains the required operations the first time the camera is used, how to download images
to a computer, as well as connecting to a printer for direct printing. For usage precautions and detailed
instructions, please refer to the manuals listed above.
Please refer to the Troubleshooting section of the Software Starter Guide if you have trouble installing the software or downloading
images.
Do not connect the camera to the computer before the software is installed.
Step 1
Preparing the Camera
1.
Install the batteries.
Slide the battery cover lock and open the
battery cover.
Insert the batteries as shown and close the
battery cover.
2.
Install the CF card.
Slide the CF card slot cover
in the direction of the
arrow, and open it.
Insert the CF card with its
label facing out until the
CF card eject button fully
extends and dose the CF
card slot.
Step 3
Reviewing an Image
1.
Turn on the power.
Hold the ON/OFF button down until the indicator next to the viewfinder starts
blinking green.
2.
Set the mode switch to (Replay).
The last recorded image appears in LCD monitor.
3.
View the images.
Use the left or right button to display the image you wish to see.
2.
When the confirmation screen appears, check
that [Erase] is selected and press the
button.
Select [Cancel] using the left or right button to cancel without
erasing.
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CF Card Eject Button
Turn off the power.
Press the ON/OFF button. Even if you do not press the ON/OFF button, the power will
automatically shut down 3 minutes after the last control is accessed.
To Delete an Unwanted Image
1.
Select the unwanted image using the left or
right button and press the
button.
Continued on the reverse side.
Handling precautions
Camera's detailed operations
➜ Camera User Guide
Software operations
➜ Software Starter Guide
Detailed software operations
➜ ZoomBrowser EX Software User Guide (Windows
®
)
➜ ImageBrowser Software User Guide (Macintosh)
(These PDF format manuals are available on the
Canon website. Please download them from the
following URL: http://www.canon.co.jp/Imaging/
information-e.html)
ON/OFF Button
ON/OFF Button
Negative end
Positive end
Indicator
ON/OFF Button
Indicator
Label Side
▲ Mark
ENGLISH

Summary

Preparing the Camera

Install Batteries

Instructions for installing camera batteries and closing the cover.

Install CF Card

Process for inserting the CF card into the camera slot.

Shooting Process

Power On and Mode Selection

How to turn on the camera and set shooting mode to AUTO.

Set Date and Time

Procedure for setting the camera's date and time values.

Focusing and Shooting

Steps for focusing the subject and fully pressing the shutter button.

Turn Off Power

How to manually turn off the camera or its auto power-down.

Reviewing Images and Deletion

Turn On and Select Replay Mode

Procedure to power on the camera and switch to image review mode.

Navigate and View Images

Instructions for browsing through recorded images using buttons.

Delete Unwanted Images

Steps to select an image, confirm deletion, and save changes.

Downloading Images to Computer

Software Installation

Guide to installing camera software from the provided CD-ROM.

Connect Camera and Start Program

Connecting the camera via USB and launching the download software.

Download Images

Process for transferring images from the camera to the computer.

Printing with Direct Print Printer

Load Printer Media

Instructions for loading ink and paper cassettes into the printer.

Connect Camera and Printer

Connecting the camera to the printer and powering on both devices.

Select and Print Image

Choosing an image on the camera and initiating the print process.

Canon PowerShot A70 Specifications

General

Type	Digital Camera
Brand	Canon
Model	PowerShot A70
Release Date	2003
Sensor Type	CCD
Effective Pixels	3.2 Megapixels
Optical Zoom	3x
Digital Zoom	3.2x
Display	LCD
LCD Screen Size	1.5 inches
Video Resolution	320 x 240
Storage Media	CompactFlash (Type I)
Battery	4 x AA batteries
Image Sensor	1/2.7 inch CCD
Sensor Resolution	3.3 Megapixels
ISO Range	100, 200, 400
Supported Flash Memory	CompactFlash