VPAT (PowerShot G10) Version 2.1
Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT)
Name of Product: Canon PowerShot G10 Date: March 30, 2009
Note: This document was prepared based on normal walk-up functionality. It does not include maintenance and troubleshooting procedures. The information contained in this document is proprietary information and is not for reproduction, publication or manipulation in any way or form. This template addresses a multitude of Canon PowerShot G10 features; however, any specific inquiries should be made to Aubrey Woolley of the Government Marketing Division at (703) 807-3400.
The rules below refer to the Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility Standards (covered by Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1998) issued by the Architectural and Transportation Compliance Board. Comments in the Supporting Features column are based on the Information Technology Industry Councils suggested language for use when filling out the Voluntary Product Accessibility Template. The Remarks and Explanations column provides additional information on the evaluation results, and explains the standard functions of the Canon PowerShot G10 that can accommodate users with disabilities.
Summary Table Voluntary Product Accessibility Template

Criteria

Section 1194.21 Software Applications and Operating Systems Section 1194.22 Web-based Internet Information and Applications Section 1194.23 Telecommunications Products Section 1194.24 Video and Multi-media Products Section 1194.25 Self-Contained, Closed Products Section 1194.26 Desktop and Portable Computer Section 1194.31 Functional Performance Criteria Section 1194.41 Information, Documentation, and Support

Supporting Features

Supports with exceptions* Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable Supports with exceptions* Not Applicable Supports with exceptions* Supports with exceptions*

Remarks and explanations

Not Web-based Internet Information or Application Not a Telecommunications Product Not a Video/ Multi-media Product
Not a Desktop/Portable Computer
*Please refer to the following pages for detailed information on supporting features and exceptions.
Section 1194.21 Software Applications and Operating Systems Criteria (a) When software is designed to run on a system that has a keyboard, product functions shall be executable from a keyboard where the function itself or the result of performing a function can be discerned textually. Supporting Remarks and explanations Features Digital Photo Digital Photo Professional: Professional: Almost all the functions can be Supports executed from a keyboard without use of a mouse. Some buttons cannot be Zoom accessed from a keyboard only, but Browser EX: their functions can be executed Supports through the operation by using Menu with bar. exceptions Zoom Browser EX: Downloading images from the digital camera to a PC, a major task, can be executed from a keyboard without use of a mouse. Almost all functions available from the browser area and some print settings also can be executed from a keyboard and the menu bar. Selecting a single image can be executed using a keyboard while in the printer and layout settings window. However, pressing the print button to start the print job and navigation between Task, Folder, and Browser area cannot be executed from a keyboard. Starting this application does not affect the main accessibility features run on any operating system.

(b) Applications shall not disrupt or disable Supports activated features of other products that are identified as accessibility features, where those features are developed and documented according to industry standards. Applications also shall not disrupt or disable activated features of any operating system that are identified as accessibility features where the application programming interface for those accessibility features has been documented by the manufacturer of the operating system and is available to the product developer. (c) A well defined on-screen indication of the current focus shall be provided that moves among interactive interface elements as the input focus changes. The focus shall be programmatically exposed so that Assistive Technology can track focus and focus changes. Supports with exceptions
Digital Photo Professional: In many areas, a screen reader can track focus and focus changes. However, in some elements on Browser Area and Tool palette, no focus is programmatically exposed, so that a screen reader cannot track focus and focus changes.
Zoom Browser EX: In many areas, a screen reader can track focus and focus changes. However, in some elements, no focus is programmatically exposed, so that a screen reader cannot track focus and focus changes. (d) Sufficient information about a user interface element including the identity, operation and Supports state of the element shall be available to with Assistive Technology. When an image exceptions represents a program element, the information conveyed by the image must also be available in text. Digital Photo Professional: In many areas, a screen reader can read the identity, operation, or status. However, a screen reader is unable to read the identity, operation, or status for some functions of the Browser Area and Tool palette. Zoom Browser EX: In many areas, a screen reader can read the identity, operation, or status. However, a screen reader is unable to read the identity, operation, or status for some functions of the Browser Area and Task Area. The bitmap image indicates the function's identity and state. The meaning assigned to that image is consistent throughout the applications performance. Textual information is provided through operating system functions for displaying text. A screen reader can track text content, text input caret location and text attributes. Starting up this application does not affect main display attributes set on any operating system.
(e) When bitmap images are used to identify Supports controls, status indicators, or other programmatic elements, the meaning assigned to those images shall be consistent throughout an application's performance. (f) Textual information shall be provided through Supports operating system functions for displaying text. The minimum information that shall be made available is text content, text input caret location, and text attributes. (g) Applications shall not override user selected Supports contrast and color selections and other individual display attributes.

(h) When animation is displayed, the information Digital Photo Digital Photo Professional: shall be displayable in at least one non-animated Professional: Animation not used. Not presentation mode at the option of the user. Applicable Zoom Browser EX: Animation displayed in Zoom Browser EX when pressing the Back, Zoom Browser EX: Forward, or Up buttons on the Supports Display Control Panel is displayable by switching the display mode to Scroll or Preview. (i) Color-coding shall not be used as the only Digital Photo Digital Photo Professional: Color code
means of conveying information, indicating an Professional: is used as the only means to adjust action, prompting a response, or distinguishing a Does Not color tone in the Tool Pallet. visual element. Support Zoom Browser EX: Supports (j) When a product permits a user to adjust color Not and contrast settings, a variety of color Applicable selections capable of producing a range of contrast levels shall be provided. (k) Software shall not use flashing or blinking Not text, objects, or other elements having a flash or Applicable blink frequency greater than 2 Hz and lower than 55 Hz. (l) When electronic forms are used, the form Supports shall allow people using Assistive Technology to with access the information, field elements, and exceptions functionality required for completion and submission of the form, including all directions and cues. In many areas, a screen reader cannot access field elements, or functionality within each electronic form.
Section 1194.25 Self-Contained, Closed Products Criteria (a) Self contained products shall be usable by people with disabilities without requiring an end-user to attach Assistive Technology to the product. Personal headsets for private listening are not Assistive Technology. Supporting Remarks and explanations Features Supports with exceptions There are features that could be improved to increase usability for users with visual and mobility impairments. (See Remarks and Explanations in Section 1191.31.) Because some degree of user vision is assumed as a precondition in the design of a digital camera, the fundamental alteration exception applies for some design elements. The time limit for auto power off can be extended in Set-up menu. However in many cases, a timed response is required before a setting /feature/parameter returns to its original status, but no pre-alert is given to the users. Some users may need more time before the time out. Refer to details in subsections k-1 through k-4 below.
(b) When a timed response is required, the user shall be alerted and given sufficient time to indicate more time is required.

Supports with exceptions

(c) Where a product utilizes touch screens or contact-sensitive controls, an input method shall be provided that complies with 1194.23 (k) (1) through (4). (1194.23k-1) Products, which have mechanically Supports operated controls or keys, shall comply with the following: Controls and keys shall be tactilely discernible without activating the controls or keys. (1194.23k-2) Controls and keys shall be operable Supports with one hand and shall not require tight grasping, pinching, or twisting of the wrist. The force required to activate controls and keys shall be 5 lbs. (22.2 N) maximum. (1194.23k-3) If key repeat is supported, the delay Supports before repeat shall be adjustable to at least 2 with seconds. Key-repeat rate shall be adjustable to 2 exceptions seconds per character. (1194.23k-4) The status of all locking or toggle Supports controls or keys shall be visually discernible, and with discernible either through touch or sound. exceptions

All the controls/keys on the product are tactilely discernible without activating them with a force less than 30g.
All the controls/keys on the product are tactilely operable with one hand with a force less than 5 lbs.
To zoom or magnify, key-repeat is used with the zoom lever. The delay before the key-repeat begins and the key-repeat rate itself are not adjustable. The status of many locking/toggle controls and keys are discernible visually and tactilely. However, the status after selecting a menu item or function is not discernible
through touch or sound in some cases (Menu button, Main dial, Multi-controller key, Setting button, and etc.) (d) When biometric forms of user identification or Not control are used, an alternative form of Applicable identification or activation, which does not require the user to possess particular biological characteristics, shall also be provided. (e) When products provide auditory output, the Not audio signal shall be provided at a standard Applicable signal level through an industry standard connector that will allow for private listening. The product must provide the ability to interrupt, pause, and restart the audio at anytime. (f) When products deliver voice output in a public Not area, incremental volume control shall be Applicable provided with output amplification up to a level of at least 65 dB. Where the ambient noise level of the environment is above 45 dB, a volume gain of at least 20 dB above the ambient level shall be user selectable. A function shall be provided to automatically reset the volume to the default level after every use. (g) Color coding shall not be used as the only Supports means of conveying information, indicating an action, prompting a response, or distinguishing a visual element. (h) When a product permits a user to adjust color Not and contrast settings, a range of color selections Applicable capable of producing a variety of contrast levels shall be provided. (i) Products shall be designed to avoid causing Supports the screen to flicker with a frequency greater than 2 Hz and lower than 55 Hz. (j) (1) Products which are freestanding, Not non-portable, and intended to be used in one Applicable location and which have operable controls shall comply with the following: The position of any operable control shall be determined with respect to a vertical plane, which is 48 inches in length, centered on the operable control, and at the maximum protrusion of the product within the 48 inch length on products which are freestanding, non-portable, and intended to be used in one All the screen flicker frequency meets the requirement.

location and which have operable controls. (j) (2) Products which are freestanding, non-portable, and intended to be used in one location and which have operable controls shall comply with the following: Where any operable control is 10 inches or less behind the reference plane, the height shall be 54 inches maximum and 15 inches minimum above the floor. (j)(3) Products which are freestanding, non-portable, and intended to be used in one location and which have operable controls shall comply with the following: Where any operable control is more than 10 inches and not more than 24 inches behind the reference plane, the height shall be 46 inches maximum and 15 inches minimum above the floor. (j)(4) Products which are freestanding, non-portable, and intended to be used in one location and which have operable controls shall comply with the following: Operable controls shall not be more than 24 inches behind the reference plane.
Section 1194.31 Functional Performance Criteria Criteria (a) At least one mode of operation and information retrieval that does not require user vision shall be provided, or support for Assistive Technology used by people who are blind or visually impaired shall be provided. Supporting Remarks and explanations Features Not Applicable Fundament al Alteration Exception Applies The purpose of this product (which is to take visual images) requires some degree of user vision. Therefore, the Fundamental Alteration Exception applies to this criterion. Visual acuity greater than 20/70 is generally not required for use of this product.
(b) At least one mode of operation and Supports information retrieval that does not require visual acuity greater than 20/70 shall be provided in audio and enlarged print output working together or independently, or support for Assistive Technology used by people who are visually impaired shall be provided. (c) At least one mode of operation and Supports information retrieval that does not require user hearing shall be provided, or support for Assistive Technology used by people who are deaf or hard of hearing shall be provided. (d) Where audio information is important for the use of a product, at least one mode of operation and information retrieval shall be provided in an enhanced auditory fashion, or support for assistive hearing devices shall be provided. Not Applicable

User hearing is generally not required for use of this product.
(e) At least one mode of operation and Supports information retrieval that does not require user speech shall be provided, or support for Assistive Technology used by people with disabilities shall be provided. (f) At least one mode of operation and Supports information retrieval that does not require fine with motor control or simultaneous actions and that is exceptions operable with limited reach and strength shall be provided.
User speech is generally not required to operate this product.
To perform basic shooting (power on/off, pressing the shutter button, playback images, etc.), this product is operable with limited reach and strength. However, when connecting the interface cable to the terminal, simultaneous actions (opening and holding the terminal cover and inserting the interface cable) are required. Users who have limited use of their upper body may experience other difficulties. (See Remarks and Explanations in Section 1194.21 (a) and (l), 1194.25 (b), (c) k-2, and (c) k-3 for more detailed information.)
Section 1194.41 Information, Documentation, and Support Criteria (a) Product support documentation available to end-users is available in alternate formats upon request, at no additional charge. Supporting Remarks and explanations Features Supports. Product support documentation will be provided upon request in electronic format, at no additional charge. An evaluation of the accessibility features of products will be provided upon request in electronic format, at no additional charge. Canon U.S.A., Inc. provides support services accommodating users with disabilities through OKCANON assistance, TTY support at (866) 251-3752. Canon otherwise available to U.S. federal government agencies through Federal Relay.
(b) End-users have access to a description of the Supports accessibility and compatibility features of with products in alternate formats and alternate exception. methods upon request, at no additional charge. c) Support services for products accommodate the communication needs of end-users with disabilities. Supports.
This document is for informational purposes only. This information is based on Canons current understanding of 36 CFR Part 1194 Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility Standard and Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act. It is not intended address applicability of these laws to a particular end-user, customer, application or procurement. All product design and specifications are subject to change. Some of the information may be based upon data collected or tests conducted on similar product modules. The information in this Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) should not be considered a contractual agreement by Canon. FURTHER, THE INFORMATION AND MATERIALS PROVIDED IN THIS VPAT ARE AS IS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR NON-INFRINGEMENT OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY. Canon does not warrant the accuracy and completeness of the information or materials in this VPAT. Canon may make changes to the information in this VPAT, or to the products described in this VPAT at any time, without notice.