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Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera User Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Playback Mode ENGLISH • Before use, be sure to read this guide, including the safety precautions. ... the buttons in the lower right to the beginning of a chapter, click the chapter title at right. From chapter title pages, you can use the camera properly. • Store this guide safely so that you clicked a link • To jump to access other pages. : Next page : Previous page : Page before...
Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera User Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Playback Mode ENGLISH • Before use, be sure to read this guide, including the safety precautions. ... the buttons in the lower right to the beginning of a chapter, click the chapter title at right. From chapter title pages, you can use the camera properly. • Store this guide safely so that you clicked a link • To jump to access other pages. : Next page : Previous page : Page before...
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...use Eye-Fi cards in many countries or regions. Camera A2600 Wrist Strap WS-800 Getting Started Warranty System Booklet A1400...that an approval is not permitted. 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 2 In case of an issue with an Eye-Fi card, please check with the camera. If anything is unclear whether the card has been approved for use of capacity. • SD memory cards* ...
...use Eye-Fi cards in many countries or regions. Camera A2600 Wrist Strap WS-800 Getting Started Warranty System Booklet A1400...that an approval is not permitted. 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 2 In case of an issue with an Eye-Fi card, please check with the camera. If anything is unclear whether the card has been approved for use of capacity. • SD memory cards* ...
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...recording that infringes on copyright law, and note that even for personal use . Refrain from any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including memory cards, that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are intended for personal use , photography may contravene copyright or...rare cases some commercial settings. • For information on your camera. If covered, remove the film before using the camera. • When the camera is used over an extended period, it may become warm. For Canon Customer Support, please refer to make sure the images were recorded...
...recording that infringes on copyright law, and note that even for personal use . Refrain from any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including memory cards, that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are intended for personal use , photography may contravene copyright or...rare cases some commercial settings. • For information on your camera. If covered, remove the film before using the camera. • When the camera is used over an extended period, it may become warm. For Canon Customer Support, please refer to make sure the images were recorded...
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Part Names and Conventions in This Guide A2600 Speaker Zoom lever Shooting: / Playback: / Lens Shutter button Lamp ON/OFF button Microphone Flash Tripod socket Memory card/battery cover Indicator DC coupler cable port ...)> button FUNC./SET button / Right button / Down button button Speaker Viewfinder Indicator 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 4
Part Names and Conventions in This Guide A2600 Speaker Zoom lever Shooting: / Playback: / Lens Shutter button Lamp ON/OFF button Microphone Flash Tripod socket Memory card/battery cover Indicator DC coupler cable port ...)> button FUNC./SET button / Right button / Down button button Speaker Viewfinder Indicator 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 4
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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 ... that the function is used to represent the corresponding camera buttons on the camera model: A2600 : Functions and precautions for the PowerShot A2600 only A1400 : Functions and precautions for the PowerShot A1400 only • This guide uses PowerShot A2600 illustrations and screenshots for expert camera use • =xx: Pages with related information...
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 ... that the function is used to represent the corresponding camera buttons on the camera model: A2600 : Functions and precautions for the PowerShot A2600 only A1400 : Functions and precautions for the PowerShot A1400 only • This guide uses PowerShot A2600 illustrations and screenshots for expert camera use • =xx: Pages with related information...
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... 71 Protecting Images 72 Erasing Images 74 Rotating Images 75 Editing Still Images 77 6 Setting Menu 80 Adjusting Basic Camera Functions 81 7 Accessories 87 Optional Accessories 88 Using Optional Accessories .........90 Printing Images 93 Using an Eye-Fi Card...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 Table of ...
... 71 Protecting Images 72 Erasing Images 74 Rotating Images 75 Editing Still Images 77 6 Setting Menu 80 Adjusting Basic Camera Functions 81 7 Accessories 87 Optional Accessories 88 Using Optional Accessories .........90 Printing Images 93 Using an Eye-Fi Card...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 Table of ...
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... (= 46) Applying special effects t Fireworks (= 46) Vivid Colors (= 48) Poster Effect (= 48) Fish-Eye Effect (= 48) Miniature Effect (= 49) Toy Camera Effect (= 50) Monochrome (= 50) While adjusting image settings (Live View Control 47 Focus on faces 34, 46, 59 ...61548;Save 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 7 Accessories 8 Appendix Index 7
... (= 46) Applying special effects t Fireworks (= 46) Vivid Colors (= 48) Poster Effect (= 48) Fish-Eye Effect (= 48) Miniature Effect (= 49) Toy Camera Effect (= 50) Monochrome (= 50) While adjusting image settings (Live View Control 47 Focus on faces 34, 46, 59 ...61548;Save 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 7 Accessories 8 Appendix Index 7
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...any separately sold accessories you read the safety precautions described below. Strap: Putting the strap around a child's neck could damage your camera retailer or a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. If liquids or foreign objects come into the outlet. • Do not allow liquids or foreign objects ...immediately if it from infants when using the flash. • Store this equipment out of the reach of electronic instruments and other devices. A2600 If the battery charger becomes wet, unplug it emits smoke, a strange smell, or otherwise behaves abnormally. • Do not use organic...
...any separately sold accessories you read the safety precautions described below. Strap: Putting the strap around a child's neck could damage your camera retailer or a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. If liquids or foreign objects come into the outlet. • Do not allow liquids or foreign objects ...immediately if it from infants when using the flash. • Store this equipment out of the reach of electronic instruments and other devices. A2600 If the battery charger becomes wet, unplug it emits smoke, a strange smell, or otherwise behaves abnormally. • Do not use organic...
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...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 9 A2600 • Do not place the battery near pets. terminals reversed. If the screen... cracks, injury may result from the broken fragments. • When using it to enter the camera. This may cause the product to cover it ...
...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 9 A2600 • Do not place the battery near pets. terminals reversed. If the screen... cracks, injury may result from the broken fragments. • When using it to enter the camera. This may cause the product to cover it ...
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• Do not sit down with the screen. • Do not attach any hard objects to the camera. Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the screen. 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 10 Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the screen. • When putting the camera in your bag, ensure that hard objects do not come into contact with the camera in your pocket.
• Do not sit down with the screen. • Do not attach any hard objects to the camera. Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the screen. 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 10 Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the screen. • When putting the camera in your bag, ensure that hard objects do not come into contact with the camera in your pocket.
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4 Basic Guide Gives basic instructions, from initial preparations to shooting, playback, and saving on a computer Initial Preparations 12 Trying the Camera Out 18 Using the Software 21 System Map 26 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 11
4 Basic Guide Gives basic instructions, from initial preparations to shooting, playback, and saving on a computer Initial Preparations 12 Trying the Camera Out 18 Using the Software 21 System Map 26 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 11
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...and charging begins. When charging is not sold with the included charger. Do not rest your body and hold the camera securely to prevent it from moving. A2600 Charging the Battery Before use, charge the battery with the battery charged. 1 Insert the battery. After aligning the ... the end of the strap through the loop on the flash. Be sure to your fingers on the threaded end ( ). Holding the Camera Place the strap around your wrist. When shooting, keep your arms close to charge the battery initially, because the...
...and charging begins. When charging is not sold with the included charger. Do not rest your body and hold the camera securely to prevent it from moving. A2600 Charging the Battery Before use, charge the battery with the battery charged. 1 Insert the battery. After aligning the ... the end of the strap through the loop on the flash. Be sure to your fingers on the threaded end ( ). Holding the Camera Place the strap around your wrist. When shooting, keep your arms close to charge the battery initially, because the...
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A2600 Inserting the Battery Insert the included battery. 1 Open the cover. Slide the cover ( ) and open it continuously for more than 24 hours. • ... battery, see "Number of use an electrical transformer designed for the plug. 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 13 • To protect the battery and keep it in...
A2600 Inserting the Battery Insert the included battery. 1 Open the cover. Slide the cover ( ) and open it continuously for more than 24 hours. • ... battery, see "Number of use an electrical transformer designed for the plug. 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 13 • To protect the battery and keep it in...
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...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 14 Compatible Batteries Use AA alkaline batteries or Canon AA NiMH batteries (sold separately, = 88). • ...Due to the variations in performance of other batteries, use of specified batteries only is recommended. • NiMH batteries last longer in cameras than alkaline batteries do, especially...
...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 14 Compatible Batteries Use AA alkaline batteries or Canon AA NiMH batteries (sold separately, = 88). • ...Due to the variations in performance of other batteries, use of specified batteries only is recommended. • NiMH batteries last longer in cameras than alkaline batteries do, especially...
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...position. Note that before using a new memory card (or a memory card formatted in another device), you should format the memory card with this camera (= 82). 1 Check the card's write-protect tab. Recording is not possible on one memory card, see "Number of Shots per... Memory Card" (=118). 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 15 Label 3 Insert the ...
...position. Note that before using a new memory card (or a memory card formatted in another device), you should format the memory card with this camera (= 82). 1 Check the card's write-protect tab. Recording is not possible on one memory card, see "Number of Shots per... Memory Card" (=118). 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 15 Label 3 Insert the ...
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... time you set daylight saving time (1 hour ahead), choose [ ] in image properties when you shoot, and it is used when you wish (=41). 1 Turn the camera on. Press the ON/OFF button. The [Date/Time] screen is no longer displayed. To turn off the... camera, press the ON/OFF button. • Unless you turn the camera on . The setting screen is no longer displayed. Once the date and time have been set, the [Date...
... time you set daylight saving time (1 hour ahead), choose [ ] in image properties when you shoot, and it is used when you wish (=41). 1 Turn the camera on. Press the ON/OFF button. The [Date/Time] screen is no longer displayed. To turn off the... camera, press the ON/OFF button. • Unless you turn the camera on . The setting screen is no longer displayed. Once the date and time have been set, the [Date...
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...Once the display language has been set the date and time. Display Language Change the display language as follows. 1 Access the camera menu. Press the button. 2 Choose [Date/Time]. Move the zoom lever to choose the [3] tab. ...left off. • Once the date/time battery is no longer displayed. 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 • You can be...
...Once the display language has been set the date and time. Display Language Change the display language as follows. 1 Access the camera menu. Press the button. 2 Choose [Date/Time]. Move the zoom lever to choose the [3] tab. ...left off. • Once the date/time battery is no longer displayed. 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 • You can be...
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...selection at the subject. Shoot. Press the shutter button all the way down . Still Images Trying the Camera Out Movies Follow these instructions to indicate image areas in focus. 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 18 Shooting...
...selection at the subject. Shoot. Press the shutter button all the way down . Still Images Trying the Camera Out Movies Follow these instructions to indicate image areas in focus. 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 18 Shooting...
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...begins, and [ Rec] is displayed. 2 Browse through images quickly. 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 19 Finish shooting. ...in focus. Once recording begins, take your images. To view the previous image, press the button. A2600 Frames displayed around any detected faces indicate that they are identified by a [ To play movies, go to stop shooting...
...begins, and [ Rec] is displayed. 2 Browse through images quickly. 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 19 Finish shooting. ...in focus. Once recording begins, take your images. To view the previous image, press the button. A2600 Frames displayed around any detected faces indicate that they are identified by a [ To play movies, go to stop shooting...
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... button. • You can choose and erase unneeded images one by one. 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 20 Erasing the Images You can also erase all images...
... button. • You can choose and erase unneeded images one by one. 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 20 Erasing the Images You can also erase all images...