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Table of Contents
Quick Guide to Page Numbers by Category ...........5
Handling and Safety Precautions ............................9
Guide to Components........................................... 16
Basic Functions of the PowerShot A5................... 18
Image Size and Quality Specifications ............. 18
Power On/Off Switch ........................................ 19
Power Save Function ..................................... 19
Camera Modes .................................................. 20
Display Panel..................................................... 21
Viewfinder ........................................................ 22
Viewfinder Frame Marks ............................... 22
Indicators .......................................................... 23
Shutter Button .................................................. 24
Pressing Halfway............................................ 24
Pressing Fully.................................................. 25
Continuous/Self-Timer (+) Button .................... 25
Flash (-) Button ................................................. 26
Macro/Jump Button .......................................... 28
LCD Button........................................................ 29
MENU Button.................................................... 29
SET Button ........................................................ 30
Mode Dial Functions ............................................. 31
Lock ................................................................... 31
Auto Mode........................................................ 31
Buttons Available in Auto Mode................... 31
Program Mode.................................................. 32
Buttons Available in Program Mode............. 32
Stitch Assist Mode............................................. 33
What is Stitch Assist? ..................................... 33
Play Mode ......................................................... 34
Multi Mode ....................................................... 34
PC Mode............................................................ 35
Taking Pictures in Stitch Assist Mode ................... 36
Buttons Available in Stitch Assist Mode........ 36
Retaking a Picture.......................................... 36
When a Sequence is Complete ...................... 36
Shooting Hints .................................................. 37
Procedures for Shooting Horizontal/Vertical
Sequences ......................................................... 38
2x2 Shot Procedures ......................................... 39
Menu Features ...................................................... 42
Record Menu.................................................. 42
Play Menu ...................................................... 42
Basic Menu Operations..................................... 43
MENU Button................................................. 43
+/- Buttons...................................................... 43
SET Button...................................................... 43
Record Menu..................................................... 44
Quality............................................................ 44
Review ............................................................ 45
+/- (Exp.) ......................................................... 45
Reset File No. ................................................. 46