Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product A50 Canon
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Read this guide first if you are new to this camera. It describes the camera functions, setup and operating procedur es..
Prepare the Camera for Use Start T aking Pictures Load Images onto a Computer Digital Camera Operating Steps and Reference Guides Install the Software PowerShot A50 Solutions Disk(s) Hardwar e Guide (.
3 Processing Images with the Software On-screen "Help" or "Using [ software name ] " On-screen Guide or PowerShot A50 Softwar e Stater Guide Read This First Camera Setup Quick Star.
4 Intr oduction Thank you for pur chasing a Canon PowerShot A50, the easy-to-use digital camera with a wide-angle zoom lens and a large range of built-in functions incorporated into a compact, completely flat body .
5 FCC Notice Digital Camera, Model PS1026 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Opera- tion is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This de- vice may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference r eceived, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
6 T able of Contents Read This First ..................................... 9 Handling and Safety Precautions .......... 9 Guide to Components .......................... 15 Camera Setup .................................... 18 Charging the Battery Pack .
7 Zoom Buttons ....................................... 49 Continuous/Self-T imer/+ Button ......... 49 Flash/- Button ........................................ 51 MACRO/JUMP Button ........................... 52 LCD/VIDEO Button .......................
8 Format ................................................ 88 Language ............................................ 8 9 Other Functions ................................. 90 Connecting to a TV .............................. 9 0 Changing the Button Battery .
9 Read This First Read This First Handling and Safety Precautions Please read the handling and safety pr ecautions that appear in the following pages of this guide and the PowerShot A50 Software Starter Guide .
10 Read This First Safety Precautions • Before using the camera, please ensur e that you have read and understood the safety precautions described below .
11 Read This First • Do not attempt to disassemble or alter any par t of the equipment that is not expr essly prescribed in this guide. Disassembly or alteration may r esult in high-voltage electrical shock.
12 Read This First • Do not handle the power adapter cor d if your hands are wet. Handling it with wet hands may lead to electrical shock. When unplugging the cor d, ensure that you hold the rigid por tion of the plug.
13 Read This First • Use of batteries not expr essly recommended for this equipment may cause explosions or leaks, r esulting in fire, injur y and damage to the surroundings. Use only r ecommended batteries and accessories. • Use only Compact Power Adapter CA-PS100/100E to charge Battery Pack NB-5H.
14 Read This First Preventing Malfunctions A void Strong Magnetic Fields Never place the camera in close proximity to electric motors or other equipment generating str ong electromagnetic fields. Exposure to str ong magnetic fields may cause malfunctions or corrupt image data.
15 Read This First Guide to Components • Viewfinder (p. 44) • Autofocus (AF) Auxiliary Light Emitter • Flash (p. 51) • Red-Eye Reduction Lamp (p.
16 Read This First Back View • Viewfinder (p. 44) • CF Card Slot Cover (p. 24) • Lock for CF Card Slot Cover (p. 24) • Strap Holder (p. 27) • LCD Panel* • DC Coupler Cable Cover (p.
17 Read This First Display Panel• (p. 43) Operation panel Indicators • (p. 45) SET Button • (pp. 55, 69) MENU Button • (pp. 54, 69) • MACRO/JUMP Button (p. 52) • LCD/VIDEO Button (p. 54) • Zoom Buttons (p. 49) • Continuous/Self-Timer/+ Button (p.
18 Camera Setup Camera Setup Battery Pack NB-5H, Compact Power Adapter CA-PS100/100E, power cords, DC Coupler DR-100A and 2CR5 lithium batteries are sold separately in some regions. T o confirm the package contents, see the back of the System Map packaged with your camera.
19 Camera Setup • The battery pack requires approxi- mately 90 minutes to charge fully from a completely discharged state (as charged with Compact Power Adapter CA-PS100/100E according to standard Canon testing conditions). • Charging times will vary with the ambient temperature and charge state of the battery pack.
20 Camera Setup 3. Install the battery pack into the battery chamber with the terminals oriented in the direction shown. 4. Close the battery cover and slide the lock into the locked position. The following describes how to insert Battery Pack NB-5H or 2CR5 lithium battery into the camera.
21 Camera Setup • Make sure that the battery cover lock is in the lock position. The camera will not operate unless the lock is secured. • Remove the battery pack from the camera whenever you will not use it for an extended period. Do not remove the button battery because it is used as the reserve power source for the date and time settings.
22 Camera Setup Battery Performance Battery Pack NB-5H 2CR5 Lithium Batteries (Fully charged) (New , Sanyo Brand) Shooting Capacity LCD Panel On Approx. 70 shots Approx. 80 shots LCD Panel Off Approx. 280 shots Appr ox. 500 shots Replay Capacity Approx.
23 Camera Setup Using the Camera with an AC Power Sour ce • The DC output indicator on the compact power adapter will shine red while in use as a DC power source for the camera. • Please note that the compact power adapter will not charge a battery pack while in use as a DC power source for the camera.
24 Camera Setup Inserting a CF Card Follow the procedur es below to insert a CF card into the camera. • Please note that using CF cards in this camera that have been used in other manufacturers’ cameras or edited with other application software may cause malfunctions.
25 Camera Setup • Do not remove the battery or remove a CF card while the camera is writing to a CF card, erasing images or reading from a CF card. • A CF card is a high-precision electronic component. Do not bend, apply force to, or subject it to shocks or vibrations.
26 Camera Setup Pr ecautions with CF Cards Please note that the PC car d icon may take a moment (about 1 minute) to appear on the T askbar of certain computers after insertion in a PC car d slot. If this occurs, you should delete the Windows ® standard driver and install the SanDisk A T A FlashDisk device driver .
27 Camera Setup Attaching the W rist Strap A wrist strap is supplied with this camera. Follow the procedur es below to attach it. 1. Insert the thin part of the wrist strap through the strap holder . 2. Insert the other end of the wrist strap through the loop of the thin part that you inserted through the strap holder in step 1.
28 Camera Setup Setting the Menu Language Y ou can change the language in which messages are displayed. The Language menu may appear dif fer- ently on cameras in some regions. SET Button MACRO/JUMP Button +/- Buttons LCD Panel 1. T urn the Mode Dial to the PLA Y position.
29 Camera Setup Setting the Date and Time Set the correct date and time with the following procedur es. SET Button MENU Button +/- Buttons LCD Panel 1.
30 Camera Setup 5. Press the SET button to move between fields and the +/- buttons to advance values. 6. Once the settings are adjusted to your satisfaction, press the MENU button to save your selection and exit. 7. T urn the Mode Dial to the L (Lock) position to shut of f the power .
31 Quick Start Now that you have the camera set up, lets jump right into picture taking. This section explains the most basic procedures for taking, reviewing and deleting images. Since any images you record can be readily deleted, try actually taking some shots as you read through this section.
32 T aking Pictures Mode Dial T aking Pictur es T aking Pictur es in Auto Mode 1. T urn the Mode Dial to the (Auto) position. 2. Look into the viewfinder and frame the subject. 3. Use the Zoom buttons to make the subject appear closer or farther away .
33 T aking Pictures T wo-Stage Shutter Button The camera features a two-stage shutter button. Press the button lightly (depr ess to the halfway point) to activate the first stage, the focus and auto exposur e lock. Pressing more firmly to the second stage will activate the shutter , r ecording an image.
Replaying Images 34 LCD Panel +/- Buttons 1. T urn the Mode Dial to the PLA Y position. 2. Press the + button to display the next image or the - button to display the previous image. 3. When you have finished viewing images, turn the Mode Dial to the L (Lock) position.
35 Replaying Images 2. Select image (green frame) by pressing the +/- buttons. • Display the selected image at full size by turning the Mode Dial to the PLA Y position. • Display the next or previous nine images by pressing the MACRO/JUMP button and +/- buttons.
36 Erasing Images Erasing Images fr om a CF Card Follow the procedur es below to erase an image. 1. T urn the Mode Dial to the PLA Y or MUL TI position. 2. Press the +/- buttons to select the image to be erased. 3. Press the MENU button. 4. Press the +/- buttons to select [Erase], then press the SET button.
37 Erasing Images • T o delete all the images at once, select [All] in Step 5. • If you want to stop the erase procedure, select [Cancel]. • T o display the previous menu, press the MENU button. Shortcut In Play mode, you can erase the currently displayed image by pressing and holding the SET button and pressing the - button.
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Detailed Guide to the Functions This section provides individual explana- tions of each camera function. Read it to find out more detail about each function or for instructions on using the advanced modes, such as the Stitch Assist mode and Menu settings.
40 Basic Functions • Large and Small sizes cover the exact same scope but reproduce the images with differing numbers of pixels. On computer monitors the Large format is displayed at 1280 x 960 pixels, while the Small is displayed at 640 x 480 pixels.
41 Basic Functions Power On/Off Switch The camera’ s power is turned on and off with the Mode Dial. The power is off when the dial is turned to the L (Lock) position and on when turned to any other position.
42 Basic Functions Camera Modes The PowerShot A50 features six operating modes that you select with the Mode Dial. Shooting Modes : Auto Mode Auto mode is for taking standar d pictures. The focus, exposure and white balance settings as well as the flash ar e automati- cally selected or activated by the camera.
43 Basic Functions Display Panel The Display panel on the camera top shows the status of camera settings, battery levels and the approximate number of images that can be stored in the CF car d at the current size and quality settings. • Changing size and quality settings will alter the number of images that can be stored in the CF card.
44 Basic Functions V iewfinder The camera is equipped with an optical viewfinder for image composition. • The field of the viewfinder will change as the Zoom button is pressed. • In Macro mode (subject 6.7 to 20in. (17 to 50cm) from the lens), the actual area shot by the lens is slightly lower than the area shown in the viewfinder .
45 Basic Functions Indicators T wo indicators appear to the left of the viewfinder . These lights shine or flash to confirm various actions and camera modes when you press the shutter button. Upper Indicator Green: Ready to take picture (no flash) Flashing Green: Recording to and reading from CF car d.
46 Buttons Shutter Button The camera features a two-stage shutter button. Pr essing Halfway Press the shutter button halfway to automati- cally set the focus, exposur e and white balance to the optimal setting. When the camera finishes metering, it will beep and lock the shutter .
47 Buttons • If the LCD panel is turned off and the Review function is set to On, a preview of the photographic subject will briefly appear in the LCD panel while the shutter button is fully depressed. • In low light conditions, the shaking hands icon ( ) may display in the middle of the LCD panel as you take a shot.
48 Buttons when these signals are on. Doing so could corrupt the image data. Focus Lock Pressing the shutter button halfway locks the focus until the button is released. This allows you to focus on a particular object while fr eely changing the image composition.
49 Buttons Zoom Buttons The zoom can be set from wide angle, 4.3 mm (35 mm film equivalent: 28 mm), to telephoto, 10.8 mm (35 mm film equivalent: 70 mm). Press the right side of the button to zoom in (telephoto) and the left side to zoom out (wide angle).
50 Buttons • The icon indicates the Continuous mode. If the shutter button is pressed continuously , up to 15 frames will be shot continuously until the internal memory is full. The image size is automatically set to Small. • The icon indicates the Self-Timer mode.
51 Buttons Flash/ - Button Program or Stitch Assist Mode: This button switches between the Auto, Red- Eye Reduction, Flash On and Flash Off functions. • The absence of a flash icon indicates the Auto mode. The flash will automatically respond to the light level detected by the camera.
52 Buttons Play Mode: This button displays the previous stor ed image. Multi Mode: This button selects the pr eviously stored image. Menu Button: This button moves the selection to the previous option. MACRO/JUMP Button Auto, Program or Stitch Assist Mode: This button turns the Macro mode on or off.
53 Buttons •I n Macro mode, the subject can be shot within a range of 6.7 to 20in. (17 to 50cm) and remain in focus. • When shooting in Macro mode, check the LCD panel to confirm that the focus and scope of the image are correct. Play Mode and Multi Mode: This button turns the Jump mode on or off.
54 Buttons LCD/VIDEO Button Auto Mode and Pr ogram Mode: This button turns the LCD panel on or off. Play Mode and Multi Mode: With the TV connected, this button turns the Video Output function on or off.
55 Buttons Play Mode and Multi Mode: This button displays the Play menu. (p.68) • When a menu is already displayed on the LCD panel, pressing the MENU button restores the previous screen. SET Button This button selects the current menu option shown on the LCD panel.
56 Mode Dial Functions The Mode Dial allows you to select between the various shooting and playback modes featur ed on the PowerShot A50. Mode Dial Functions Lock The Mode Dial should be set to the L (Lock) position when the camera is not in use. In this mode the lens cover will close and the camera power will shut of f.
57 Mode Dial Functions Program Mode In Program mode, you can manually select the Single or Continuous mode as well as the image size and quality . • Be sure to select this mode to use the CCD RAW function (no compression) for shooting.
58 Mode Dial Functions Stitch Assist Mode What is Stitch Assist? The Stitch Assist mode is designed to make it easier to merge separate panoramic images into a single, seamless image using a software program on a computer .
59 Mode Dial Functions Play Mode In Play mode, you can display images from the CF card one at time on the LCD panel. • Press the + or - button to display the next or previous recorded image. • Y ou can jump 9 images ahead or behind by selecting the Jump mode with the MACRO/JUMP button and then pressing the + button or - button.
60 Mode Dial Functions button in Jump mode followed by the + button or - button displays the last or first set of nine images, respectively . PC Mode In PC mode, you can connect the camera to a computer to load images into an image processing application pr ogram.
61 Stitch Assist Mode Set the Mode Dial to the (Stitch Assist) position and follow the procedur es below to merge several images into one large panoramic scene. In Stitch Assist mode, images can be shot in horizontal, vertical or 2x2 (matrix) sequences.
62 Stitch Assist Mode • The Display Panel may display a lower number of recordable images in Stitch Assist mode than in Auto or Program mode. • The CD-ROM that accompanied the camera contains the PhotoStitch Shooting Guide, an On-screen Guide introducing shooting hints and techniques for improved results with PhotoStitch.
63 Stitch Assist Mode Procedur es for Shooting Horizontal/V ertical Sequences Horizontal Sequence V ertical Sequence 1. T ur n the Mode Dial to the (Stitch Assist) position. 2. Select [Horizontal] or [Vertical] with the +/- buttons and press the SET button.
64 Stitch Assist Mode 4. Orient the camera so that the second frame overlaps a small portion of the photographic subject of the first image and press the shutter button to take the next image. After the indicator stops flashing green, the second recor ded image will display beside a preview of the new photographic subject captured by the lens.
65 Stitch Assist Mode Procedur es for Shooting 2x2 (Matrix) Sequences 1. T ur n the Mode Dial to the (Stitch Assist) position. 2. Select [2x2] with the +/- buttons and press the SET button.
66 Stitch Assist Mode • By default, images are recorded in a clockwise direction starting from the upper right. T o change the starting position, press the + button before taking the first shot. 4. Overlap a small portion of the photo- graphic subject of the first image and shoot the next image in the sequence.
67 Stitch Assist Mode 6. Orient the camera so that the fourth image will correctly overlap a portion of the third image and take the shot. After the indicator stops flashing gr een, the fourth recor d.
68 Menu Features Menus can be used to select image size and quality settings (Recor d menu), to select the display options, such as information formats and the Slide Show option (Play menu), and to select date, time and other camera settings, such as the LCD panel brightness (Setup menu).
69 Menu Features Basic Menu Operations Menu functions are operated by the MENU, +/- and SET buttons. MENU Button This button turns the menu display on or off. This button also displays the previous menu when a submenu has been selected. +/- Buttons These buttons move the selection from one option to another within a menu.
70 Menu Features Recor d Menu Pressing the MENU button in the Auto, Program or Stitch Assist mode displays the Recor d menu on the LCD panel. • In Auto mode, the Exposure Compensation is set to [0], the White Balance to [Auto] and the Slow Shutter to [Off].
71 Menu Features Size/Quality Compression Format File Size Large/Fine (1280 x 960) JPEG High Quality 320 KB Large/Normal (1280 x 960) JPEG Normal 170 KB Small/Fine (640 x 480) JPEG High Quality 120 KB Small/Normal (640 x 480) JPEG Normal 65 KB CCD RAW (1280 x 960) No Compression 1560 KB • JPEG file sizes will vary between photographic subjects.
72 Menu Features +/- (Exp.) The Exposure Compensation function allows you to adjust exposure settings to a variety of situations in which a photographic subject is shadowed or a light source is too intense, such as backlight shots and artificially illuminated night shots.
73 Menu Features White Balance The White Balance function can be set to suit the shooting conditions when the flash is not used and an image is taken only with natural or artificial ambient light. The [Auto], [Day Light], [Cloudy], [T ungsten], and [Fluorescent] settings are available.
74 Menu Features Icons On: For intentionally setting the shutter to a slow speed. Off: Camera selects a setting automatically . Night Scene: For night scene. • In the [ On] or [ Night Scene] mode, hand tremors and camera movement may prevent a clear image from being shot.
75 Menu Features Play Menu Pressing the MENU button in the Play or Multi mode displays the Play menu on the LCD panel. Show/Hide Info. This function displays information about an image, such as its shooting date and file number . • Selecting this option causes the LCD panel to display the image data.
76 Menu Features Erase This function can be used to erase image files from a CF car d. • Selecting the [Single] option allows you to scroll through images with the +/- buttons and select single images for erasing. • Selecting the [All] option erases all the images on a CF card with the exception of protected images.
77 Menu Features Rotate The Rotate function can be used to rotate a r ecorded image 90˚ clockwise or counterclock- wise for playback. This allows you to play images with the correct orientation in slide shows. Protect The Protect function locks an image file to prevent accidental deletion fr om the CF card.
78 Menu Features • With each successive press of the SET button, the image is rotated 90˚ clockwise, 90˚ counterclockwise and back to its original orientation. • The Rotate function has no ef fect upon the recorded image data. Start Begin the slide show by selecting the Start option.
79 Menu Features Mark/Unmark This function is used to mark or unmark images for replay in a slide show . Y ou can save marked images in shows 1 to 3. • CCD RA W images can be maked and selected for Slide Show playback, but they will be displayed as miniature thumbnails (not full screen) on the LCD panel or a connected video monitor .
80 Menu Features Clear Marks This function clears all marked data contained in shows 1 to 3. • Selecting [OK] deletes the marks. Selecting [Cancel] returns the LCD panel to the Slide Show menu. Play Time The length of time an image is displayed on the LCD panel can be set to [+/- Manual] or to the [3 sec.
81 Menu Features Repeat Selecting this option enables you to automati- cally repeat the slide show once it r eaches the last image. • When it is set to on, the power save function will not power down the camera while a slide show is playing.
82 Menu Features each page. The [Index] setting prints an index of the images like a contact sheet. The [Both] setting prints both individual images and an index sheet. Order Prints Y ou can specify the images to be printed and the number of copies. Ther e are two ways to mark images: singly [select] or all at once [all images].
83 Menu Features • Use the +/- buttons to scroll through images and the SET button to mark or unmark an image. A check mark appears beside the marked images. • A maximum of 998 images can be marked at once. • Hold the SET button down and press one of the +/- buttons to specify the number of print copies within the range 1 to 29.
84 Menu Features The options are [Off], which omits all data, [Date], [File No.] and [Both], which prints both the date and file number . • The date is printed in the format set with the [Date Style] function. (p. 86) • The first three digits of the file number represent the folder name and the last four the individual frame number (e.
85 Menu Features Setup Selecting the Setup option in either the Recor d or Play menu displays the Setup submenu. • The [Review] and [File No. Reset] options do not appear in the Setup submenu accessed from the Play menu. • The [Format] and [Language] options do not appear in the Setup submenu accessed from the Record menu.
86 Menu Features Date/Time Use this setting to adjust the camera’ s date and time settings and display formats. The factory default date style may differ between regions. • Press the SET button to move between the Style, Day , Month, Y ear , Hour and Minute fields.
87 Menu Features File No. Reset The method by which the camera assigns file numbers can be selected. The file no. reset [On] setting r esets the starting file number to 1 (100-0001) each time a new CF card is inserted. On car ds with existing files, the next available number is assigned.
88 Menu Features Format This function enables you to format a CF car d for use with the camera. If the camera ceases to operate corr ectly , a corrupted CF card may be the cause. Solve the problem by selecting [Format] from the Setup menu to r eformat the CF card.
89 Menu Features Language Use the Language option to change the language in which messages on the LCD panel are displayed. The Language menu may appear differ - ently on cameras in some regions. • If you are having dif ficulty with a CF card made by a manufacturer other than Canon, reformatting it may solve the problem.
90 Other Functions Connecting to a TV Y ou can connect your camera to a television to display the images you have r ecorded by following the procedur es below . 1. T u rn the camera’ s Mode Dial to the L (Lock) position and ensure that the TV power switch is of f.
91 Other Functions 6. Play images using the normal proce- dures. 7. When you finish viewing, turn the camera Mode Dial to the L (Lock) position before disconnecting the cable from both devices. • When you are using the +/- buttons to switch images, the display resolution will drop slightly until the next image appears.
92 Other Functions 1. Ensure that the Mode Dial is set to the L (Lock) position. 2. Slide the battery cover lock to the release position and slide the battery cover open. 3. Remove the battery pack. 4. T ake out the button battery holder and remove the spent battery .
93 Other Functions NB-5H 2CR5 6. Place the button battery holder (with the new button battery installed) back into place in the battery chamber . 7. Replace the battery pack. Align the button battery holder with its slot and lightly press it forward into place with your fingertip.
94 Other Functions Changing the Recor ding Format The PowerShot A50 r ecords images in the “Design rule for Camera File system” industry standard for mat. The recording format can be switched to the CIFF format to meet your file management needs if you so wish.
95 Appendices Camera Maintenance Follow the procedur es below to clean the camera body , lens, viewfinder and LCD panel when they become dirty . • Never use thinners, benzene, synthetic cleansers or water to clean the camera. The use of these substances may distort or damage the equipment.
96 Appendices T roubleshooting Problem Cause(s) Solution(s) • Slide the battery cover lock into the locked position. • Install the 2CR5 lithium battery with the terminals oriented toward the back of the chamber . • Use a fully charged battery pack.
97 Appendices Problem Cause(s) Solution(s) • Firmly close and lock the CF card slot cover . • Replace the CF card. • Load the CF card data ont o a computer and erase all or some of the card’ s images to create space. • Format the CF card. • The logic circuits of the CF card may be faulty or damaged.
98 Appendices Problem Cause(s) Solution(s) • The battery pack should recover if you fully charge and fully discharge it several times. • This battery pack can no longer be used to operate the camera. Replace it with a new battery pack. • Make sure the battery pack is seated firmly in the charger .
99 Appendices Problem Cause(s) Solution(s) • Set Slow Shutter to Off. • Ensure that the Flash mode is set to On. • Adjust the Exposure Compensation mode to a positive “+” setting. • Reset the White Balance. • The effective range of the flash is 6.
100 Appendices The following codes may appear in the Display Panel. The significance of the message is explained alongside. Pb: Image data is being read for display . CF: No CF card installed, CF car d slot cover is open or unlocked, or CF card err or .
101 Appendices The following messages may appear on the LCD Panel. Busy: Image is recording on CF car d. Or image data is being read for display . CF card full!: CF card is too full to accommodate more images. Cannot Record!: Y ou attempted to shoot an image without a CF card installed.
102 Appendices Specifications PowerShot A50 Image Sensor: 1,310,000-pixel (total), 1/2.7-inch charge coupled device (effective pixels 1,250,000) Gradation Reproduction: 8 bits x 3 colors (10-bit data .
103 Appendices Exposure compensation: ± 2 EV Flash: Built-in (Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Reduction) Flash Range: 6.7 in. to 11.5 ft. (0.17 to 3.5 m) (wide angle), 6.
104 Appendices Compact Power Adaptor CA-PS100/100E (sold separately in some r egions) Input V oltage: AC 100 to 240 V (50/60 Hz) Rated Output: Charging: 7.
105 Appendices Symbols 2x2 (Matrix) Sequence (Stitch Assist Mode) 58, 65 +/- (Exp.) 72 +/- Buttons 69 A All Images 83 Auto Exposure 32, 46, 72 Auto Flash mode 51 Auto Mode 32, 42 Auto Mode (Mode Dial).
106 Appendices LCD Panel 16 Lens 15 Lock (Mode Dial) 56 Lock for CF Card Slot Cover 16, 24 Lower Indicator 45 M Macro Button 17, 52 Macro Mode 52 MACRO/JUMP Button 17, 52 Maintenance 95 Mark 79 Menu 6.
107 Customer Support Customer Support EUROPE Canon (UK) Ltd. Helpdesk T el No.: 0990 143 723 (Calls may be recor ded.) Fax No.: 0990 143 340 BBS No.: 0990 143 350 Canon France S.A. Hotline: (1) 41 99 70 70 Tél: (1) 41 99 77 77 Télécopie: (1) 41 99 79 51 Canon S.
108 Customer Support OCEANIA Canon Australia Pty . Ltd. Info-Line: (02) 9805 2864 Canon New Zealand Ltd. Info-Line: 0900-522666 ASIA Canon Singapore Pte. Ltd. 79 Anson Road, #09-01 / 06, Singapore 079906 Phone: (65) 532 4400 Fax: (65) 221 7577 Canon Hongkong Co.
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