Camera User GuideEnsure that you read the Safety Precautions (pp. 144–149)Getting StartedENGLISHp. 7
Getting StartedCapture Your Best Memories8Capture Your Best Memories
98Images can be sorted into previously prepared categories and organized by category.Organizing Images by Category(My Category)People My Category 1–3S
99Playback/ErasingWhen you have many images recorded onto a memory card, it is handy to use the search keys below to jump over images to find the obje
100To Cancel the Jump Search ModePress the MENU button.2Use the S or T button to select a search key and press the W or X button.• Some search keys on
101Playback/ErasingOperating the Movie Control Panel2Play the movie.1. Use the W or X button to select .2. Press the FUNC./SET button.• The movie wil
102Images can be rotated clockwise 90° or 270° in the display. Rotating Images in the Display1Select [Rotate].1. Press the MENU button.2. In the me
103Playback/ErasingYou can select the transition effect displayed when switching between images.Playback with Transition EffectsNo transition effect.T
104Use this feature to automatically play back all of the images in the memory card. The LCD monitor displays each image for approximately 3 seconds.A
105Playback/ErasingYou can correct red eyes in recorded images. Red-Eye Correction FunctionSince red eyes may not be automatically detected on some im
1063Correct the image.1. Use the W or X button to select [Start].2. Press the FUNC./SET button.4Save the image.1. Use the W or X button to select [New
107Playback/Erasingz When there is not enough space left on the memory card, red-eye correction cannot be performed.z Although you can apply red eye c
Preparations9Getting StartedPreparationsa Slide the battery cover lock in the direction of the arrow (a) and hold it there while moving the entire cov
108Add Correction Frame1Select [Add Frame].1. Use the W or X button to select [Add Frame].2. Press the FUNC./SET button.• A green frame will display.2
109Playback/ErasingRemoving Correction Frames1Select [Remove Frame].1. Use the W or X button to select [Remove Frame].2. Press the FUNC./SET button.2A
110You can save images at lower recording pixels than the original image.Resizing Images1600 x 1200 pixels640 x 480 pixels320 x 240 pixels1Select [Res
111Playback/Erasing4Save the image.1. Use the W or X button to select [OK].2. Press the FUNC./SET button.• The resized image will be saved with a new
112In Playback mode, you can attach sound memos (up to 1 min.) to an image. The sound data is saved in the WAVE format.Attaching Sound Memos to Images
113Playback/ErasingSound Memo PanelUse the W or X button to select an option and press the FUNC./SET button.You can protect important images and movie
114Erasing all the images on a memory card. Erasing All Imagesz Note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing
115Print Settings/Transfer SettingsYou can select images on a memory card for printing and specify the number of print copies in advance using the cam
1161Select [Print Settings].1. Press the MENU button.2. Use the W or X button to select the menu.3. Use the S or T button to select [Print Settings].
117Print Settings/Transfer SettingsSingle ImagesYou can set the number of print copies when the [Print Type] setting (p. 115) is set to [Standard] or
Getting StartedPreparations10b Install two batteries.c Insert the memory card until it clicks into place.The camera may fail to detect the memory card
118All the Images on a Memory CardOne copy of every image will be set to print.1Select [Select All Images].1. Press the MENU button.2. Use the W or X
119Print Settings/Transfer SettingsYou can use the camera to specify settings for images before downloading to a computer. Refer to the Software Start
120All the Images on a Memory Card1Select [Transfer Order].1. Press the MENU button.2. In the menu, use the S or T button to select .3. Press the F
121Configuring the CameraThis camera is equipped with a power saving function, which can automatically turn off the power or LCD monitor.Setting the P
122You should always format a new memory card or one from which you wish to erase all images and other data.The power saving function will not activat
123Configuring the CameraThe images you shoot are automatically assigned file numbers. You can select how the file number is assigned.Resetting the Fi
124File and Folder NumbersRecorded images are assigned consecutive file numbers starting with 0001 and ranging up to 9999, while folders are assigned
125Configuring the CameraYou can create a new folder at any time and the recorded images will be automatically saved to that folder.Creating a Folder
126Setting the Day or Time for Automatic Folder Creation.1Select [Create Folder].1. Press the MENU button.2. Use the W or X button to select menu.3.
127Configuring the CameraYour camera is equipped with an Intelligent Orientation sensor that detects the orientation of an image shot with the camera
Getting StartedPreparations11d Close the cover (a), and press downward as you slide it until it clicks into place (b).To Remove the Memory Card• Push
128When the camera is held vertically to shoot, the Intelligent Orientation sensor judges the upper end to be “up” and the lower end to be “down”. It
129Connecting to a TVYou can use the supplied AV cable to shoot or playback images using a TV. Shooting/Playback Using a TV1Turn off the camera and th
130•Camera (p. 130)• When the power is turned on (p. 131)• LCD monitor (p. 131)• Shooting (p. 133)• Shooting movies (p. 137)• Playback (p. 138)• TV mo
131TroubleshootingSounds come from the camera interior.The camera’s horizontal/vertical orientation was changed.z The camera’s orientation mechanism i
132Display flickers.Display flickers when shot under fluorescent lighting.z This is not a camera malfunction (flickering recorded in movies, but not i
133TroubleshootingShootingCamera will not record.Mode dial is set to (playback).z Set the mode dial to (Auto), (Manual), (Special Scene) or (
134Subject is out of focal range. z Shoot with the subject at the correct focusing distance (p. 162).z The camera may be set to an unintended function
135TroubleshootingImage contains noise.ISO speed is too high. z Higher ISO speeds and (High ISO Auto) setting may increase image noise. For higher i
136Continuous shooting slows down.The memory card’s performance has dropped.z To enhance the continuous shooting performance, you are recommended to f
137TroubleshootingShooting moviesThe recording time may not display properly or shooting may stop unexpectedly.The following types of memory cards are
Getting StartedPreparations12The Date/Time settings menu will appear the first time the power is turned on.a Press the ON/OFF button.b Select the mont
138PlaybackCannot play back.You attempted to play back images shot with another camera or images edited with a computer.z Computer images that cannot
139TroubleshootingBatteryBatteries consumed quickly.Battery performance is insufficient.z Check the battery handling instructions in the Handling Prec
140The following messages may appear on the LCD monitor during shooting or playback. Please refer to the Direct Print User Guide for the messages that
141List of MessagesNaming error!The file name could not be created because there is an image with the same name as the folder that the camera is attem
142Cannot rotateYou attempted to rotate the image shot with a different camera or data type, or an image edited with a computer.Incompatible WAVEA sou
143List of MessagesCommunication errorThe computer was unable to download the image due to the large amount of images (approx. 1000) stored on the mem
144z Before using the camera, please ensure that you read the safety precautions described below. Always ensure that the camera is operated correctly.
145Appendixz Do not attempt to disassemble or alter any part of the equipment that is not expressly described in this guide.z To avoid the risk of hig
146Batteryz Do not place the batteries near a heat source or expose it to direct flame or heat.z The batteries should not be immersed in water or sea
147Appendixz When recharging the Canon AA-size NiMH batteries, use only a specified battery charger.z The compact power adapter is designed for exclus
Getting StartedPreparations13You can change the language displayed in the LCD monitor menus and messages. a Set the mode dial to (Playback). b Hold
148 CautionsEquipmentz Be careful not to entangle the camera in other subjects and not to subject the camera to strong impacts or shocks when holding
149AppendixFlashz Do not operate the flash with dirt, dust or other items stuck to the surface of the flash.z Be careful not to cover the flash with y
150Handling PrecautionsCameraAvoid Strong Magnetic Fieldsz Never place the camera in close proximity to electric motors or other equipment generating
151Appendixz Do not install the batteries with their terminals ( and ) reversed.z Do not mix batteries of different types or from different manufact
152Memory CardSD memory card or SDHC memory card Write Pro-tect Tabz Memory cards are high-precision electronic devices. Do not bend them, apply force
153Appendixz You are recommended to use memory cards that have been formatted in your camera.• The memory card supplied with the camera may be used wi
154Using Rechargeable Batteries (Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-300)This kit includes a battery charger and four rechargeable AA-size NiMH (nickel metal
155Appendixz Wipe the battery terminals well with a dry cloth in the following situations, as the terminals may be soiled with oil from one’s skin or
156Using the AC Adapter Kit ACK800It is best to power the camera with AC Adapter Kit ACK800 (sold separately) when you are using it for long periods o
157AppendixHigh-Power Flash HF-DC1This flash is used to supplement the camera’s built-in flash when the subject is too far away for proper illuminatio
Shooting Still Images14Getting StartedShooting Still Images a Press the ON/OFF button.• The start-up sound will play and the start-up image will displ
158 Batteriesz Charge becomes Severely LimitedIf the battery usage time has considerably diminished, wipe the battery terminals well with a dry cloth
159AppendixIf the Date/Time menu appears when the camera power is turned on, the date battery charge is low and the date and time settings have been l
1604Remove the battery holder in the direction of the arrow.5Remove the battery by pulling it up in the direction of the arrow.6Insert a new battery w
161AppendixCamera BodyGently wipe dirt off the camera body with a soft cloth or eyeglass lens wiper.LensFirst use a lens blower brush to remove dust a
162All data is based on Canon’s standard testing methods. Subject to change without notice.PowerShot A470Specifications(W): Max. wide angle (T): Max
163AppendixISO speed(Standard Output Sensitivity, Recommended Exposure Index)Auto*1, High ISO Auto*2, ISO 80/100/200/400/800/1600*1 Camera automatical
164Data Type (Still images) Exif 2.2 (JPEG)*Sound memos: WAVE (monaural)(Movies) AVI (Image data: Motion JPEG; Audio data: WAVE (monaural))* This digi
165AppendixDirect Print PictBridge compliant, Canon Direct Print and Bubble Jet Direct compatibleInterface USB (mini-B) Audio/Video output (NTSC or PA
166Battery Capacityz The actual figures will vary according to the shooting conditions and settings.z Movie data is excluded.z At low temperatures, th
167AppendixMemory Cards and Estimated Capacities: Memory Card included with the camera• Capable of smooth continuous shooting (p. 69) when the memory
Getting StartedShooting Still Images15e Without changing anything else, press the shutter button all the way (press fully) to shoot.• The shutter soun
168Movie: Memory Card included with the camera• Maximum movie clip length at : 3 min. The figures indicate the maximum continuous recording time.Rec
169AppendixImage Data Sizes (Estimated)Recording PixelsCompression3072 x 2304 pixels 3045 KB 1897 KB 902 KB2592 x 1944 pixels 2503 KB 1395 KB 695 KB20
170MultiMediaCardSD Memory CardNiMH Battery NB-3AH(Supplied with the separately sold NiMH Battery NB4-300 set or the Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-300)
171AppendixBattery Charger CB-5AH/CB-5AHE(Supplied with the separately sold Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-300)*1 When charging four NB-3AH batteries*2
172Numerics3:2 Guide ...91AAC Adapter Kit ACK800 ...156Accessories ...34AF Frame ..
173IIndex Playback ...97Indicator ...40, 41Infinity ...60Info D
174Shutter Speed ...44Slide Show ...104Slow Synchro ...70Smooth Continu
175Trademark Acknowledgments• Microsoft, Windows Vista and the Windows Vista logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in
176Some functions may not be available, depending on the shooting mode. Check the functions available for each shooting mode in the table below.Functi
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Viewing Still Images16Getting StartedViewing Still Imagesa Set the mode dial to (Playback).b Use the W or X button to display the image you wish to
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Erasing17Getting StartedErasinga Set the mode dial to (Playback).b Use the W or X button to select an image to erase and press the button.c Confir
Confirming the Package ContentsThe following items are included in the package. If something is missing please contact the retail outlet at which you
Printing18Getting StartedPrintinga Connect the camera to a direct print compatible printer.• Open the camera’s terminal cover and insert the interface
Getting StartedPrinting19Printing From a Print ListYou can add images directly to a print list by merely pressing the button immediately after shooti
Embedding the Date in the Image Data20Getting StartedEmbedding the Date in the Image DataThis section explains how to embed date information on images
Getting StartedEmbedding the Date in the Image Data21c Select (Date Stamp).1. Press the FUNC./SET button.2. Use the S or T button to select .3. Use
Shooting Movies22Getting StartedShooting Movies a Press the ON/OFF button. b Select a shooting mode. 1. Set the mode dial to (Movie).• Confirm that
Getting StartedShooting Movies23d Press the shutter button lightly (press halfway) to set the focus.• An electronic beep will sound twice and the indi
Viewing Movies24Getting StartedViewing Moviesa Press the ON/OFF button. b Set the mode dial to (Playback).c Use the W or X button to display a movie
Downloading Images to a Computer25Getting StartedDownloading Images to a ComputerYou are recommended to use the supplied software to download images t
Getting StartedDownloading Images to a Computer26a Installing the software. Windows1. Place the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk in the computer&ap
Getting StartedDownloading Images to a Computer27b Connecting the camera to a computer.1. Connect the supplied interface cable to the computer's
1Let’s Get Started!Adobe Reader is required to view the PDF manuals.Please download from http://www.adobe.comThis section explains how to prepare the
Getting StartedDownloading Images to a Computer28d Displaying the Camera Window. WindowsSelect [Canon CameraWindow] and click [OK].CameraWindow will
Getting StartedDownloading Images to a Computer29Use this method to download images using camera operations (except Windows 2000).a Confirm that the D
Getting StartedDownloading Images to a Computer30You can also use the following options in the Direct Transfer menu to set the method for downloading
Getting StartedDownloading Images to a Computer313. Use the W or X button to select images to download and press the button.• The images will downlo
System Map32Getting StartedSystem Map Wrist StrapWS-800Memory Card (32MB)Canon Digital Camera Solution DiskAV Cable AVC-DC300*1AC Adapter Kit ACK800Ba
Getting StartedSystem Map33Direct Interface CableUSB CardReaderPCMCIAAdapter*1 Also available for purchase separately.*2 See the user guide supplied w
Getting StartedSystem Map34The following camera accessories are sold separately. Some accessories are not sold in some regions, or may no longer be av
Getting StartedSystem Map35Canon offers the following separately sold printers for use with the camera. You can produce photo quality prints quickly a
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37Learning More
Table of Contents2Table of ContentsItems marked with a are lists or charts that summarize camera functions or procedures.Please Read 6Components Gui
38 Front ViewaWrist Strap Mountb Speakerc Microphoned Flash (p. 59)e AF-assist Beam (p. 47)f Red-Eye Reduction Lamp (pp. 59, 70)g Self-Timer Lamp (p.
39Components Guide Back ViewaLCD Monitor (pp. 44, 51)b Memory Card Slot / Battery Cover Lock (p. 9)c Memory Card Slot / Battery Cover (p. 9)d Tripod
40 ControlsaON/OFF Button (pp. 12, 14)b Shutter Button (p. 14)c Mode Dial (pp. 13, 14)d FUNC./SET Button (p. 42)e MENU Button (p. 43)f (Print/Share)
41Components GuideThe camera indicator on the back of the camera will light or blink under the following conditions.IndicatorGreen: Ready to shoot (ca
42Settings for the shooting or playback modes or such camera settings as the print settings, date/time and sounds are set using the FUNC. menu or the
43Basic Operations MENU ButtonConvenient settings for shooting, playback or printing can be set with these menus.1Press the MENU button.2Use the W or
44Shooting ModeInformation Displayed on the LCD Monitor and MenusAvailable Shooting Modes p. 176Content Configuration MethodaExposure compensation, I
45Basic OperationsPlayback ModeThe following information may also be displayed with some images.Content Configuration MethodjPrint List button, MENU b
46FUNC. MenuHistogram FunctionThe histogram is a graph that allows you to check the brightness of the image. The greater the bias toward the left in t
47Basic OperationsRec. Menu Menu Item Options PageAF Frame Face Detect*/AiAF/Center p. 76AF-Point Zoom On/Off* p. 75Digital Zoomp. 55(Still image) Sta
Table of Contents3Various Shooting Methods 66 Shooting Modes for Specific Scenes . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Shooting in Manual Mode . . . . . . .
48Play Menu Print Menu Menu Item PageImage Disp. p. 97Info Disp. p. 51Jump to p. 99Slide Show p. 104My Category p. 98Red-Eye Correction p. 105Resize p
49Basic OperationsSet up Menu Menu Item Options Page/TopicMute On/Off* Set to [On] to silence all sounds. (Except for when the memory card slot/batter
50Print MethodYou can change the printer connection method. There is usually no need to change the settings, but select when you print an image reco
51Basic OperationsYou can switch between display modes on the LCD monitor.See Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor and Menus for details (p. 44).
52Switching the Information Display in Shooting or Rec. Review ModeSwitching the Information Display in Playback Mode1Select [Shooting Info] or [Revie
53Basic Operationsz The shooting information displays for approximately 6 seconds when a setting is changed, regardless of the selected display mode.z
54The zoom can be adjusted from 38 mm – 132 mm (focal length) in 35mm film equivalent terms. Shooting with the Optical Zoom1Press the or button.•
55Commonly Used Shooting FunctionsYou can combine digital zoom with optical zoom when shooting.The available shooting characteristics and focal length
56Safety Zoom ZoneDepending on the number of recording pixels set, you can shift from optical zoom to digital zoom without pausing up to a factor wher
57Commonly Used Shooting FunctionsShooting with the Digital Zoom1Select [Digital Zoom]. 1. Press the MENU button.2. In the menu, use the S or T butt
Table of Contents4Print Settings/Transfer Settings 115Setting the DPOF Print Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115Setting the DPOF T
58Shooting with the Digital Tele-ConverterThe digital tele-converter feature uses digital zoom to achieve the effects of a tele-converter (a lens used
59Commonly Used Shooting Functions Using the Flash Available Shooting Modes p. 1761Press the button.1. Use the W or X button to change the flash mo
60You can shoot close-ups or infinity shots.Shooting in Macro/Infinity ModeTo Cancel the Macro/Infinity ModePress the / button and use the W or X bu
61Commonly Used Shooting FunctionsShooting in Super Macro Mode 1Select .1. Set the mode dial to .2. Press the FUNC./SET button.3. Use the S or T butt
62You can set the time delay and the numbers of shots you wish to take in advance.Using the Self-Timer Available Shooting Modes p. 17610 sec. Self-Ti
63Commonly Used Shooting FunctionsTo Cancel the Self-TimerFollow Step 1 to display .Changing the Delay Time and Number of Shots ( )1Select .1. Press
64Approximate Values for Recording PixelsChanging the Recording Pixels (Still Images) Available Shooting Modes p. 1761Select the number of recording
65Commonly Used Shooting Functions•: Approximate number of recording pixels. (M is short for megapixels.)* Paper sizes vary according to region.Approx
66You can shoot with the most appropriate settings for the scene. Shooting Modes for Specific ScenesAvailable Shooting Modes p. 1761Select a shooting
67Various Shooting Methods IndoorPrevents camera shake and maintains the subject’s true color when shooting under fluorescent or tungsten lighting. Su
Table of Contents5 Symbol Conventions in this GuideAbout this GuideThis mark denotes issues that may affect the camera’s operation.This mark denotes
68Allows you to select settings yourself, such as the exposure compensation, white balance or my colors. AquariumSelects the optimal ISO speed, white
69Various Shooting MethodsIn this mode, the camera shoots continuously while the shutter button is held down. If you use the recommended memory card*,
70Setting the FlashAvailable Shooting Modes p. 176Slow SynchroThe flash timing is adjusted to slow shutter speeds. This reduces the chance that only
71Various Shooting Methods2Accept the setting.1. Use the S or T button to select a function.2. Use the W or X button to select [On] or [Off].3. Press
72The following movie modes are available.The recording time will vary according to the capacity of the memory card you use (p. 168).* Even if the fil
73Various Shooting Methods2Shoot.• Pressing the shutter button halfway automatically sets the exposure, focus and white balance settings.• Pressing th
74Changing Recording Pixels/Frame RatesYou can change the recording pixels when the Movie mode is set to (Standard). The frame rate can be set depend
75Various Shooting MethodsYou can zoom the display of the AF frame area to check the focus and people’s expressions as you compose and shoot.To do thi
76The Auto Focus frame (AF frame) indicates the area of the composition on which the camera focuses. The display cannot be zoomed under the following
77Various Shooting Methods2Accept the setting.1. Use the W or X button to select [Face Detect], [AiAF] or [Center].2. Press the MENU button.The AF fra
Please Read6Please ReadTest ShotsBefore you try to photograph important subjects, we highly recommend that you shoot several trial images to confirm t
78Once the focus is fixed to a subject’s face, the frame can be set to follow the subject within a certain range.Selecting the Face to Focus On (Face
79Various Shooting Methods2Use the W or X button to select a person to focus on. • If multiple faces are detected, you can move the face frame with th
80It may be difficult to focus on the following types of subjects.• Subjects with extremely low contrast to the surroundings• Scenes with a mixture of
81Various Shooting MethodsRaise the ISO speed to use a fast shutter speed when you wish to reduce the effects of camera shake or avoid blurry subjects
82Adjust the exposure compensation to a positive value to avoid making the subject too dark when it is backlit or shot against a bright background. Ad
83Various Shooting MethodsSwitching between Metering ModesAvailable Shooting Modes p. 176EvaluativeAppropriate for standard shooting conditions, incl
84You can set the shutter speed to a slow setting to make dark subjects appear brighter.Setting a Slow Shutter Speed (Long Shutter Mode)Available Shoo
85Various Shooting Methodsz Use the LCD monitor to confirm that the image was recorded at the desired brightnessz Please note that camera shake become
86Normally, the (Auto) white balance setting selects an optimal white balance. When the setting cannot produce natural looking colors, change the
87Various Shooting MethodsUsing the Custom White BalanceTake a custom white balance reading for the following situations that are difficult for the (
7Getting Startedz Preparationsz Shooting Still Imagesz Viewing Still Imagesz Erasingz Printingz Embedding the Date in the Image Dataz Shooting Moviesz
88z You are recommended to set the Shooting mode to and the exposure compensation setting to [±0] before setting a custom white balance.The correct
89Various Shooting MethodsYou can change the look of an image when it is shot.Configuring My Colors Settings ( / / / )Shooting in a My Colors ModeAvai
90Setting the Camera to a Custom Color Mode ( )1Select .1. Press the FUNC./SET button.2. Use the S or T button to select and choose with the W or
91Various Shooting MethodsYou can display vertical and horizontal grid lines, a 3:2 print area guide, or both on the LCD monitor while shooting to hel
92If you set Auto Category to [On], images are automatically sorted into preset categories as they are recorded.Categorizing Images Automatically(Auto
93Various Shooting MethodsYou can register a function that you often use when shooting with the button. The following functions can be registered. Re
94To Cancel the Shortcut ButtonSelect in Step 2.1Select [Set button].1. Press the MENU button.2. In the menu, use the S or T button to select [S
95Various Shooting MethodsUsing the Button1Press the button.• :The Face Select mode activates.•: The settings advance each time the button is pr
96To Cancel the Magnified DisplayPress the MENU button. Viewing Magnified Images1Press the button.• will display and allow you to magnify the view
97Playback/ErasingViewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback)1Select [Image Disp.].1. Press the MENU button.2. In the menu, use the S or T butto
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