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..." represents a page number) • Instructions in this guide, icons are 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 still images, movies, or both. • In this guide apply to the camera under default settings. • For convenience, all supported memory cards are simply referred to indicate functions that differ...
..." represents a page number) • Instructions in this guide, icons are 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 still images, movies, or both. • In this guide apply to the camera under default settings. • For convenience, all supported memory cards are simply referred to indicate functions that differ...
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...( Mode 54 Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation 54 Color and Continuous Shooting....57 Shooting Range and Focusing.....58 Flash 62 Using Eco Mode 63 Other Settings 64 5 Playback Mode 67 Viewing 68 Browsing and Filtering Images.....69 Image Viewing Options 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 101 8 Appendix 103 Troubleshooting 104 On-Screen Messages 107...
...( Mode 54 Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation 54 Color and Continuous Shooting....57 Shooting Range and Focusing.....58 Flash 62 Using Eco Mode 63 Other Settings 64 5 Playback Mode 67 Viewing 68 Browsing and Filtering Images.....69 Image Viewing Options 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 101 8 Appendix 103 Troubleshooting 104 On-Screen Messages 107...
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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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... 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 zzPress the buttons to specify the date and time. zzPress the button to shots, if you wish (=41). 1 Turn the camera on. Setting the Date and Time Set the current date and time correctly as follows if the [Date/Time] screen is displayed when you turn the camera on. You can also add a date stamp to complete the setting. zzPress the power button. XXThe [Date/Time] screen is...
... 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 zzPress the buttons to specify the date and time. zzPress the button to shots, if you wish (=41). 1 Turn the camera on. Setting the Date and Time Set the current date and time correctly as follows if the [Date/Time] screen is displayed when you turn the camera on. You can also add a date stamp to complete the setting. zzPress the power button. XXThe [Date/Time] screen is...
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... 3 Set the display language. Display Language Change the display language as follows. 1 Access the camera menu. zzMove the zoom lever to choose a language, and then press the button. zzPress the buttons to adjust the settings. zzPress the button to close the menu. • Date/time settings can also change the display language by the camera's built-in date/time battery (backup battery) after the battery pack or batteries are removed. • The date/time battery will be displayed when you insert a sufficiently charged battery/batteries or connect the camera to set , the setting...
... 3 Set the display language. Display Language Change the display language as follows. 1 Access the camera menu. zzMove the zoom lever to choose a language, and then press the button. zzPress the buttons to adjust the settings. zzPress the button to close the menu. • Date/time settings can also change the display language by the camera's built-in date/time battery (backup battery) after the battery pack or batteries are removed. • The date/time battery will be displayed when you insert a sufficiently charged battery/batteries or connect the camera to set , the setting...
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... separate folders named by date. zzChoose [Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow] and then click [OK]. 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 24 zzFor Windows, follow the steps introduced below. Saving Images to a Computer Windows 7 and Mac OS X 10.6 are used here for the sake of the relevant software (some software excluded). 1 Connect the camera to...
... separate folders named by date. zzChoose [Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow] and then click [OK]. 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 24 zzFor Windows, follow the steps introduced below. Saving Images to a Computer Windows 7 and Mac OS X 10.6 are used here for the sake of the relevant software (some software excluded). 1 Connect the camera to...
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... using Canon CameraWindow] on the screen displayed when you turn the camera on the operating system version, the software in horizontal orientation. - Images shot in vertical orientation may not be saved in use, or image file sizes. - 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 25 • In Windows 7, if the screen in step 2 is not displayed after you connect the camera...
... using Canon CameraWindow] on the screen displayed when you turn the camera on the operating system version, the software in horizontal orientation. - Images shot in vertical orientation may not be saved in use, or image file sizes. - 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 25 • In Windows 7, if the screen in step 2 is not displayed after you connect the camera...
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zzPress the buttons to the screen displayed before you pressed the button in step 1. • To undo any of the camera (=4) lights up , recording/reading/transmitting images, or shooting long exposures (=52) A1400 Color Green Orange Indicator Status On Blinking On Blinking Camera Status Display off - zzPress the button to return to choose a setting. Turn the camera off (=28, 42, 63, 84), or connected to a computer (=24) Starting up, recording/reading/transmitting images, shooting long exposures (=52), distance...
zzPress the buttons to the screen displayed before you pressed the button in step 1. • To undo any of the camera (=4) lights up , recording/reading/transmitting images, or shooting long exposures (=52) A1400 Color Green Orange Indicator Status On Blinking On Blinking Camera Status Display off - zzPress the button to return to choose a setting. Turn the camera off (=28, 42, 63, 84), or connected to a computer (=24) Starting up, recording/reading/transmitting images, shooting long exposures (=52), distance...
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... button. [Blink Detection] (=44) is useful when including yourself in "Specific Scenes" (=46) and choose [ ]. 2 Compose the shot and press the shutter button halfway. 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 XXThe lamp blinks and the self-timer sound is played. 4 Join the subjects in the shooting area, the camera will shoot. XXThe camera now enters shooting...
... button. [Blink Detection] (=44) is useful when including yourself in "Specific Scenes" (=46) and choose [ ]. 2 Compose the shot and press the shutter button halfway. 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 XXThe lamp blinks and the self-timer sound is played. 4 Join the subjects in the shooting area, the camera will shoot. XXThe camera now enters shooting...
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... shooting. Press the button. Fluorescent H For shooting under the light in your shot. XXThe option you configured is white. Auto Day Light Automatically sets the optimal white balance for the scene you are shooting. 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 57 Color and Continuous Shooting Still Images Adjusting White Balance Movies By adjusting white balance (WB), you can make image colors...
... shooting. Press the button. Fluorescent H For shooting under the light in your shot. XXThe option you configured is white. Auto Day Light Automatically sets the optimal white balance for the scene you are shooting. 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 57 Color and Continuous Shooting Still Images Adjusting White Balance Movies By adjusting white balance (WB), you can make image colors...
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..., the focus and exposure are displayed in some shooting conditions. • In low-light conditions, Servo AF may not turn blue) when you press the shutter button halfway. 1 Configure the setting. Off Conserves battery power, because the camera does not focus constantly. 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 61 zzPress the button, choose [Continuous AF] on...
..., the focus and exposure are displayed in some shooting conditions. • In low-light conditions, Servo AF may not turn blue) when you press the shutter button halfway. 1 Configure the setting. Off Conserves battery power, because the camera does not focus constantly. 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 61 zzPress the button, choose [Continuous AF] on...
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... card. • You can change how the camera assigns file numbers. zzFollow step 3 in "Formatting Memory Cards" (=82) to continue with the formatting process. • Low-level formatting takes longer than "Formatting Memory Cards" (=82), because data is reset to 2,000 images each. zzChoose [File Numbering], and then choose an option. A [ ] icon is slower, or movie recording suddenly stops. 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...
... card. • You can change how the camera assigns file numbers. zzFollow step 3 in "Formatting Memory Cards" (=82) to continue with the formatting process. • Low-level formatting takes longer than "Formatting Memory Cards" (=82), because data is reset to 2,000 images each. zzChoose [File Numbering], and then choose an option. A [ ] icon is slower, or movie recording suddenly stops. 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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...-brand PictBridge-compatible printers (sold separately). Both standard and index formats are printed with the file number. - Images are printed. Smaller versions of copies, as the number of multiple images are printed with the shooting date. - Changing the print settings using this way will prevent you that the memory card has print settings that were configured on another camera. 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...
...-brand PictBridge-compatible printers (sold separately). Both standard and index formats are printed with the file number. - Images are printed. Smaller versions of copies, as the number of multiple images are printed with the shooting date. - Changing the print settings using this way will prevent you that the memory card has print settings that were configured on another camera. 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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... use is set to a photo-sharing website. Battery power will be interrupted in some cases. - Connection status of Eye-Fi cards in the camera can be checked on the shooting screen (in regular information display mode) or playback screen (in simple information display mode). (Gray) Not connected Interrupted (Blinking white) Connecting Not communicating (White) (Animated) Connected Transfer in progress*1 Error acquiring Eye-Fi card information*2 *1 Power saving (=28) on the [3] tab, and then press the button. Images labeled with the card. Remove the Eye...
... use is set to a photo-sharing website. Battery power will be interrupted in some cases. - Connection status of Eye-Fi cards in the camera can be checked on the shooting screen (in regular information display mode) or playback screen (in simple information display mode). (Gray) Not connected Interrupted (Blinking white) Connecting Not communicating (White) (Animated) Connected Transfer in progress*1 Error acquiring Eye-Fi card information*2 *1 Power saving (=28) on the [3] tab, and then press the button. Images labeled with the card. Remove the Eye...
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...to images. • Configure the [Date Stamp ] setting (=41). Shooting Cannot shoot. • In Playback mode (=17), press the shutter button halfway (=29). 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 104 Purchase a new battery. A2600 The battery is swollen. • Battery swelling is a problem with a cotton swab and reinserting the battery a few times. Strange display on the screen under...
...to images. • Configure the [Date Stamp ] setting (=41). Shooting Cannot shoot. • In Playback mode (=17), press the shutter button halfway (=29). 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 104 Purchase a new battery. A2600 The battery is swollen. • Battery swelling is a problem with a cotton swab and reinserting the battery a few times. Strange display on the screen under...
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... flash mode to shoot (=29). • Make sure subjects are out of the memory card (=83). A2600 [h] flashes on the screen when the shutter button is pressed, and shooting is caused by using exposure compensation (=54). • Use AE lock or spot metering (=55). • Reduce the lighting on subjects. 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 105 Shots...
... flash mode to shoot (=29). • Make sure subjects are out of the memory card (=83). A2600 [h] flashes on the screen when the shutter button is pressed, and shooting is caused by using exposure compensation (=54). • Use AE lock or spot metering (=55). • Reduce the lighting on subjects. 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 105 Shots...
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... memory card quickly enough. 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 106 The camera's internal memory buffer filled up as you press the and buttons at the same time. Refer to the Software Guide (=21) for movies shot in [ ] mode (=49) because audio is not recorded in this mode. When attempting to transfer images to the computer via a cable...
... memory card quickly enough. 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 106 The camera's internal memory buffer filled up as you press the and buttons at the same time. Refer to the Software Guide (=21) for movies shot in [ ] mode (=49) because audio is not recorded in this mode. When attempting to transfer images to the computer via a cable...
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... error message is displayed even after a shot, the image may be recorded, because the highest supported folder number (999) for storing images on the memory card prevented printing or image transfer to a computer. To transfer the images, use a commercially available USB card reader. To print, insert the memory card directly into the printer card slot. Naming error! • The folder could not be created or images could not be displayed. In this case, write down the error number (Exx) and contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. A camera error...
... error message is displayed even after a shot, the image may be recorded, because the highest supported folder number (999) for storing images on the memory card prevented printing or image transfer to a computer. To transfer the images, use a commercially available USB card reader. To print, insert the memory card directly into the printer card slot. Naming error! • The folder could not be created or images could not be displayed. In this case, write down the error number (Exx) and contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. A camera error...
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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 117 A2600 • Before long-term battery storage, use up the battery's remaining charge, remove it from the lens. Do not rub hard or apply force. • Never use cleaners containing organic solvents to clean the camera or screen. • Use a blower brush to use . Continuing to remove dust from the camera, and store it immediately. Storing a partially charged battery...
... 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 A2600 • Before long-term battery storage, use up the battery's remaining charge, remove it from the lens. Do not rub hard or apply force. • Never use cleaners containing organic solvents to clean the camera or screen. • Use a blower brush to use . Continuing to remove dust from the camera, and store it immediately. Storing a partially charged battery...
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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...