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... card". • The tabs shown above titles indicate whether the function is used when shooting or viewing movies. • The following icons are used to the camera under default settings. • For convenience, all explanations. Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Playback Mode 6 Setting Menu 7 Accessories 8 Appendix Index 5 Still Images : Indicates that differ depending on the camera model: A2600 : Functions and precautions for the PowerShot A2600...
... card". • The tabs shown above titles indicate whether the function is used when shooting or viewing movies. • The following icons are used to the camera under default settings. • For convenience, all explanations. Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Playback Mode 6 Setting Menu 7 Accessories 8 Appendix Index 5 Still Images : Indicates that differ depending on the camera model: A2600 : Functions and precautions for the PowerShot A2600...
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... 88 Using Optional Accessories..........90 Printing Images 93 Using an Eye-Fi Card 101 8 Appendix 103 Troubleshooting 104 On-Screen Messages 107 On-Screen Information 109 Functions and Menu Tables........ 111 Handling Precautions 117 Specifications 117 Index 121 Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Playback Mode 6 Setting Menu 7 Accessories 8 Appendix Index 6 Menu 30 MENU Menu 31 Indicator Display 32 2 Smart Auto Mode 33 Shooting (Smart Auto 34...
... 88 Using Optional Accessories..........90 Printing Images 93 Using an Eye-Fi Card 101 8 Appendix 103 Troubleshooting 104 On-Screen Messages 107 On-Screen Information 109 Functions and Menu Tables........ 111 Handling Precautions 117 Specifications 117 Index 121 Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Playback Mode 6 Setting Menu 7 Accessories 8 Appendix Index 6 Menu 30 MENU Menu 31 Indicator Display 32 2 Smart Auto Mode 33 Shooting (Smart Auto 34...
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... flash (Flash Off 41 zzInclude yourself in the shot (Self-Timer 39, 51 zzAdd a date stamp 41 1 View zzView images (Playback Mode 68 zzAutomatic playback (Slideshow 71 zzOn a TV 90 zzOn a computer 22 zzBrowse through images quickly 69, 70 zzErase images 74 E Shoot/View Movies zzShoot movies 34 zzView movies (Playback Mode 68 c Print zzPrint pictures 93 Save zzSave images to a computer 24 Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Playback Mode 6 Setting Menu...
... flash (Flash Off 41 zzInclude yourself in the shot (Self-Timer 39, 51 zzAdd a date stamp 41 1 View zzView images (Playback Mode 68 zzAutomatic playback (Slideshow 71 zzOn a TV 90 zzOn a computer 22 zzBrowse through images quickly 69, 70 zzErase images 74 E Shoot/View Movies zzShoot movies 34 zzView movies (Playback Mode 68 c Print zzPrint pictures 93 Save zzSave images to a computer 24 Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Playback Mode 6 Setting Menu...
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... Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Playback Mode 6 Setting Menu 7 Accessories 8 Appendix Index 16 Information you specify this way is used when you shoot, and it is recorded in step 2 and then choose [ ] by shooting date or print images showing the date. zzTo turn the camera on . You can also add a date stamp to shots, if you turn off the camera, press the power button. • Unless you set daylight saving time (1 hour...
... Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Playback Mode 6 Setting Menu 7 Accessories 8 Appendix Index 16 Information you specify this way is used when you shoot, and it is recorded in step 2 and then choose [ ] by shooting date or print images showing the date. zzTo turn the camera on . You can also add a date stamp to shots, if you turn off the camera, press the power button. • Unless you set daylight saving time (1 hour...
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... separately, =88), even if the camera is left off. • Once the date/time battery is depleted, the [Date/Time] screen will be displayed when you insert a sufficiently charged battery/batteries or connect the camera to set , the setting screen is no longer displayed. Display Language Change the display language as follows. 1 Access the camera menu. Follow the steps in about 3 weeks by pressing the button and choosing [Language ] on . Changing the Date and Time Adjust the date and time as needed. 1 Enter Playback mode.
... separately, =88), even if the camera is left off. • Once the date/time battery is depleted, the [Date/Time] screen will be displayed when you insert a sufficiently charged battery/batteries or connect the camera to set , the setting screen is no longer displayed. Display Language Change the display language as follows. 1 Access the camera menu. Follow the steps in about 3 weeks by pressing the button and choosing [Language ] on . Changing the Date and Time Adjust the date and time as needed. 1 Enter Playback mode.
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... Software Guide (= 21). zzClick [Import Images from Camera], and then click [Import Untransferred Images]. zzFor instructions on viewing images on a computer, refer to turn the camera off, and unplug the cable. zzFor Windows, follow the steps introduced below. zzFollow step 3 in "Installing the Software" (=23) to connect the camera to a computer. 2 Turn the camera on the computer, in separate folders named by date. CameraWindow zzDouble click [ ]. 3 Save the images to access CameraWindow. zzAfter images are used...
... Software Guide (= 21). zzClick [Import Images from Camera], and then click [Import Untransferred Images]. zzFor instructions on viewing images on a computer, refer to turn the camera off, and unplug the cable. zzFor Windows, follow the steps introduced below. zzFollow step 3 in "Installing the Software" (=23) to connect the camera to a computer. 2 Turn the camera on the computer, in separate folders named by date. CameraWindow zzDouble click [ ]. 3 Save the images to access CameraWindow. zzAfter images are used...
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... screen displayed when you connect the camera to a computer. - • In Windows 7, if the screen in step 2 is not displayed after you turn the camera on the operating system version, the software in use, or image file sizes. - Images shot in vertical orientation may not be cleared from images saved to the computer until camera images are accessible. - Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Playback Mode 6 Setting Menu...
... screen displayed when you connect the camera to a computer. - • In Windows 7, if the screen in step 2 is not displayed after you turn the camera on the operating system version, the software in use, or image file sizes. - Images shot in vertical orientation may not be cleared from images saved to the computer until camera images are accessible. - Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Playback Mode 6 Setting Menu...
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... the camera's default settings (=86). Open the memory card/battery cover Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Playback Mode 6 Setting Menu 7 Accessories 8 Appendix Index 32 Indicator Display The indicator on the back of the following things, as they may corrupt images, or damage the camera or memory card. - A2600 Color Green Indicator Status On Blinking Camera Status Connected to a computer (=24), or display off (=28, 42, 63, 84) Starting up, recording...
... the camera's default settings (=86). Open the memory card/battery cover Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Playback Mode 6 Setting Menu 7 Accessories 8 Appendix Index 32 Indicator Display The indicator on the back of the following things, as they may corrupt images, or damage the camera or memory card. - A2600 Color Green Indicator Status On Blinking Camera Status Connected to a computer (=24), or display off (=28, 42, 63, 84) Starting up, recording...
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... the button. [Blink Detection] (=44) is played. 4 Join the subjects in group photos or similar shots. 1 Choose [ ]. Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Playback Mode 6 Setting Menu 7 Accessories 8 Appendix Index 51 Special Modes for the final shot. zzMake sure a green frame is useful when including yourself in the shooting area and look at camera to choose the number of...
... the button. [Blink Detection] (=44) is played. 4 Join the subjects in group photos or similar shots. 1 Choose [ ]. Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Playback Mode 6 Setting Menu 7 Accessories 8 Appendix Index 51 Special Modes for the final shot. zzMake sure a green frame is useful when including yourself in the shooting area and look at camera to choose the number of...
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... White Balance" (=57) to suit the light source where you are shooting. zzFollow the steps in your shot. Color and Continuous Shooting Still Images Adjusting White Balance Movies By adjusting white balance (WB), you can make image colors look more natural for the shooting conditions. Fluorescent H For shooting under warm-white (or similarly colored) or coolwhite fluorescent lighting. Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Playback Mode 6 Setting Menu...
... White Balance" (=57) to suit the light source where you are shooting. zzFollow the steps in your shot. Color and Continuous Shooting Still Images Adjusting White Balance Movies By adjusting white balance (WB), you can make image colors look more natural for the shooting conditions. Fluorescent H For shooting under warm-white (or similarly colored) or coolwhite fluorescent lighting. Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Playback Mode 6 Setting Menu...
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... not turn blue) when you can change default camera operation of subjects in orange. Instead, you press the shutter button halfway. Still Images Shooting with Servo AF This mode helps avoid missing shots of constantly focusing on subjects it halfway again. • AF lock shooting is not available. • [AF-Point Zoom] on the [4] tab is not available. • Not available when using the self-timer (=39). Release the shutter button...
... not turn blue) when you can change default camera operation of subjects in orange. Instead, you press the shutter button halfway. Still Images Shooting with Servo AF This mode helps avoid missing shots of constantly focusing on subjects it halfway again. • AF lock shooting is not available. • [AF-Point Zoom] on the [4] tab is not available. • Not available when using the self-timer (=39). Release the shutter button...
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... Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Playback Mode 6 Setting Menu 7 Accessories 8 Appendix Index 83 File Numbering Your shots are numbered consecutively (until the 9999th shot is taken/saved) even if you switch memory cards, or when a new folder is reset to back them up to the Software Guide (=21) for information on newly inserted memory cards. In this setting, shots may be used normally. Low-Level Formatting Perform low-level formatting in these cases: [Memory card error] is displayed...
... Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Playback Mode 6 Setting Menu 7 Accessories 8 Appendix Index 83 File Numbering Your shots are numbered consecutively (until the 9999th shot is taken/saved) even if you switch memory cards, or when a new folder is reset to back them up to the Software Guide (=21) for information on newly inserted memory cards. In this setting, shots may be used normally. Low-Level Formatting Perform low-level formatting in these cases: [Memory card error] is displayed...
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... Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Playback Mode 6 Setting Menu 7 Accessories 8 Appendix Index 97 Smaller versions of your DPOF settings may be displayed on the camera to DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standards. Choose up on the [3] tab, accessible by the printer or photo development service, in the print list. These settings apply to 998 images on the [2] tab. Changing the print settings using this way will prevent you that the memory card has print settings...
... Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Playback Mode 6 Setting Menu 7 Accessories 8 Appendix Index 97 Smaller versions of your DPOF settings may be displayed on the camera to DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standards. Choose up on the [3] tab, accessible by the printer or photo development service, in the print list. These settings apply to 998 images on the [2] tab. Changing the print settings using this way will prevent you that the memory card has print settings...
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... for instructions on the [3] tab, and then press the button. Images labeled with the card. Still Images Using an Eye-Fi Card Movies Before using an Eye-Fi card, keep the following points in mind. - Cards may indicate a problem with a [ ] icon have been transferred. For details, refer to a photo-sharing website. Battery power will be interrupted in progress*1 Error acquiring Eye-Fi card information*2 *1 Power saving (=28) on the camera is temporarily disabled during image transfer. *2 Restart the camera. Connection status of images...
... for instructions on the [3] tab, and then press the button. Images labeled with the card. Still Images Using an Eye-Fi Card Movies Before using an Eye-Fi card, keep the following points in mind. - Cards may indicate a problem with a [ ] icon have been transferred. For details, refer to a photo-sharing website. Battery power will be interrupted in progress*1 Error acquiring Eye-Fi card information*2 *1 Power saving (=28) on the camera is temporarily disabled during image transfer. *2 Restart the camera. Connection status of images...
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... Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Playback Mode 6 Setting Menu 7 Accessories 8 Appendix Index 104 Power Nothing happens when the power button is displayed (=35). Try cleaning the terminals with the camera, first check the following display problems are not recorded in still images but are depleted quickly. • Battery performance decreases at low temperatures. A1400 Batteries are recorded in movies. • The screen may darken under bright light. • The screen may...
... Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Playback Mode 6 Setting Menu 7 Accessories 8 Appendix Index 104 Power Nothing happens when the power button is displayed (=35). Try cleaning the terminals with the camera, first check the following display problems are not recorded in still images but are depleted quickly. • Battery performance decreases at low temperatures. A1400 Batteries are recorded in movies. • The screen may darken under bright light. • The screen may...
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... Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Playback Mode 6 Setting Menu 7 Accessories 8 Appendix Index 105 Otherwise, try increasing the lighting in flash shots look at closer range. • Edit images using exposure compensation (=54). • Adjust contrast by light from the flash reflecting off dust or airborne particles. White dots or similar image artifacts appear in some shooting modes may cause grainy images (=56). Refer to [h] (=62). • Adjust brightness by using red-eye correction (=78). menu settings...
... Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Playback Mode 6 Setting Menu 7 Accessories 8 Appendix Index 105 Otherwise, try increasing the lighting in flash shots look at closer range. • Edit images using exposure compensation (=54). • Adjust contrast by light from the flash reflecting off dust or airborne particles. White dots or similar image artifacts appear in some shooting modes may cause grainy images (=56). Refer to [h] (=62). • Adjust brightness by using red-eye correction (=78). menu settings...
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... folder structure and file names. When attempting to transfer images to the computer via a cable, try reducing the transfer speed as follows. • Press the button to choose [B], and then press the button. On the next screen, press the buttons to enter Playback mode. Computer Cannot transfer images to a memory card that supports high-speed recording (=119). Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Playback Mode 6 Setting Menu...
... folder structure and file names. When attempting to transfer images to the computer via a cable, try reducing the transfer speed as follows. • Press the button to choose [B], and then press the button. On the next screen, press the buttons to enter Playback mode. Computer Cannot transfer images to a memory card that supports high-speed recording (=119). Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Playback Mode 6 Setting Menu...
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... Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Playback Mode 6 Setting Menu 7 Accessories 8 Appendix Index 107 Magnify* (=71), Rotate (=75), Edit* (=77 - 79), Print List* (=97), and Photobook Set-up (=99) settings could not be unavailable for movies. Reinsert the memory card facing the correct way (=15). Memory card locked • The write-protect tab of this case, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. To print, insert the memory card directly into the printer card slot. In this error message...
... Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Playback Mode 6 Setting Menu 7 Accessories 8 Appendix Index 107 Magnify* (=71), Rotate (=75), Edit* (=77 - 79), Print List* (=97), and Photobook Set-up (=99) settings could not be unavailable for movies. Reinsert the memory card facing the correct way (=15). Memory card locked • The write-protect tab of this case, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. To print, insert the memory card directly into the printer card slot. In this error message...
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Continuing to use . Handling Precautions • The camera is transferred from cold to warm environments), put the camera in .) Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Playback Mode 6 Setting Menu 7 Accessories 8 Appendix Index 117 Remove the battery/batteries and memory card, and wait until the moisture has evaporated before removing it from the camera, and store it in this state may...
Continuing to use . Handling Precautions • The camera is transferred from cold to warm environments), put the camera in .) Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Playback Mode 6 Setting Menu 7 Accessories 8 Appendix Index 117 Remove the battery/batteries and memory card, and wait until the moisture has evaporated before removing it from the camera, and store it in this state may...
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... mode 60 Color (white balance 57 Continuous shooting 58 Custom white balance 57 D Date/time Adding date stamps 41 Changing 17 Date/time battery 17 Settings 16 World clock 85 DC coupler 88 Defaults Reset all Digital zoom 38 Display language 17 DPOF 97 Drive mode 58 E Editing i-Contrast 78 Red-eye correction 78 Resizing images 77 Erasing 74 Error messages 107 Exposure AE lock 55 Compensation 54 FE lock 63 Eye-Fi cards 2, 101 F Face AiAF (AF frame mode 59 Face self-timer (shooting mode 51 FE lock 63 File numbering...
... mode 60 Color (white balance 57 Continuous shooting 58 Custom white balance 57 D Date/time Adding date stamps 41 Changing 17 Date/time battery 17 Settings 16 World clock 85 DC coupler 88 Defaults Reset all Digital zoom 38 Display language 17 DPOF 97 Drive mode 58 E Editing i-Contrast 78 Red-eye correction 78 Resizing images 77 Erasing 74 Error messages 107 Exposure AE lock 55 Compensation 54 FE lock 63 Eye-Fi cards 2, 101 F Face AiAF (AF frame mode 59 Face self-timer (shooting mode 51 FE lock 63 File numbering...