Canon A480 User Manual

Canon

f'&werShot A480

Getting Started

ENGLISH

Make sure you read this guide before using the camera Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future

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Checking the Package Contents

Check if the following items are included in your camera package. If anything is missing, contact the retailer from which you purchased the camera.

Camera

Interface Cable

IFC-400PCU

AA-si2e Alkaline

Batteries (x2)

Memory Card

Getting Started

(This Guide)

Also refer to the manuals on the DIGITAL CAMERA Manuals Disk.

After installation, shortcut icons appear on the desktop. If the

DIGITAL CAMERA

Manuals Disk

’ You can use the Included memory card to try out your new camera and take

some test shots.

’ Adobe Reader must be installed to viaw the PDF manuals. Microsoft Word

Viewer 2003 can be installed to view Word manuals (Middle East only). If this software is not installed on your computer, access the following web site to download the software:

http;//www.8dobe;GGm (in the case of PDF)

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/ (In the case of Word format).

software installation fails, you can find the manuals in the Readme folder on the CD-ROM

DIGITAL CAMERA

Solution Disk

Camera User Guide

Once you have mastered the basics, use the camera's many features to shoot more challenging photos.

Personal Printing Guide

Read when you want to connect the camera to a printer and print.

Software Starter Guide

Read when you want to connect the camera to a computer Explains how to install and use the software on the DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk

Warranty System

Booklet

Read This First

Test Shots

Take some initial test shots and play them back to make sure the images were recorded correctly. Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are not liable for any consequential damages arising from any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including memory cards, that results in the failure of an image to be recorded or to be recorded in a way that is machine readable.

Warning Against Copyright infringement

The images recorded with this camera are intended for personal use. Do not record images that infringe upon copyright laws without the prior permission of the copyright holder. Please be advised that in certain cases the copying of images from performances, exhibitions, or commercial properties by means of a camera or other device may contravene copyright or other legal rights even if the image was shot for personal use.

Warranty Limitations

For information on your camera's warranty, please refer to the Canon Warranty System Booklet supplied with your camera. For Canon Customer Support contacts, please see the rear of the Warranty System Booklet

LCD Monitor

The LCD monitor is produced with extremely high-precision manufacturing techniques. More than 99,99% of the pixels operate to specification, but occasionally non-performing pixels may appear as bright or dark dots. This is not a malfunction and has no effect on the recorded image

Camera Body Temperature

Please take care when operating the camera for an extended period as the camera body may become warm. This is not a malfunction.

Memory Cards

The various types of memory cards that can be used in this camera are collectively referred to as memory cards in this guide.

Trademark Acknowledgments

The SDHC logo is a trademark.

CANON INC.

30-2, Shimomaruko 3-chome, Ohta-ku, Tokyo 146-8501, Japan

CANON EUROPA N.V.

Bovenkerkerweg 59-61, 1185 XB Amstelveen, The Netherlands

Safety Precautions

Before using the camera, please ensure that you read the safety precautions described below. Always ensure that the camera is operated correctly. The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended to prevent injuries to yourself and other persons, or damage to the equipment. Be sure to also check the guides included with any separately sold accessories you use

Warning Denotes the possibility of serious injury or death. Caution Denotes the possibility of injury Caution Denotes the possibility of damage to the equipment.

A Warning

Camera

Do not trigger the flash In close proxirMty to human eyes.

Exposure to the intense light produced by flash could damage eyesight. In particular, remain at least one meler (39 inches) away from infants when using the flash.

Store this equipment out of the reach of children and infants.

Strap; Putting the strap around a child’s neck could result in asphyxiation. Memory card, day/date battery: Dangerous if accidentally swallowed. If this occurs, contact a doctor immediately.

Do not attempt to disassemble or alter any part of the equipment that is not

expressly described in this guide. To avoid the risk of injury, do not touch the interior of the camera if it has been

dropped or otherwise damaged. Stop operating the camera immediately if it emits smoke, a strange smell, or

otherwise behaves abnormally. Do not use organic solvents such as alcohol, benzine, or thinner to clean the

equipment.

Do not allow liquids or foreign objects to enter the camera.

This could result in fire or electrical shock.

If liquid or foreign objects come into contact with the camera interior, immediately turn

the camera power off and remove the batteries

Use only recommended power sources.

Using other power sources could result in fire or electrical shock

Safety Precautions

Battery •

• Use only recommended batteries.

• Do not place the batteries near or In direct flame.

• Do not let the batteries come Into contact with water (e.g. sea water) or other liquids. « Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the batteries.

• Avoid dropping or subjecting the batteries to severe Impacts.

This may cause explosions or leaks, resulting in fire, injury and damage to the

surroundings. In the event that a battery leaks and the eyes, mouth, skin or clothing contacts these substances, immediately flush with water and seek medical assistance

Other Warnings

Do not play the supplied CD*ROM(s) in any CD player that does not support data CD-ROMs.

Playing the CD-ROM(s) in an audio CD player (music player) could damage the speakers. It is also possible to suffer hearing loss from listening with headphones to the loud sounds of a CD-ROM played on a music CD player.

A Caution

Be careful not to bang the camera or subject it to strong impacts or shocks when hanging it by the strap.

Be careful not to bump or push strongly on the lens.

This could damage the camera or lead to injury.

Avoid using, placing or storing the camera In the following places.

- Places subject to strong sunlight.

• Places subject to temperatures above 40 ‘’C (104 '^F).

- Humid or dusty areas These could cause leakage, overheating or an explosion of the batteries, resulting in electrical shock, fire, burns or other injuries. High temperatures may also cause deformation of the casing.

Caution

Do not aim the camera at bright light sources (the sun, etc.).

Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the image sensor.

When using the camera on a beach or at a windy location, be careful not to allow dust or sand to enter the camera.

Safety Precautions

Do not use the flash with dirt, dust or other items stuck to the surface, or if it is covered by your fingers or clothing.

This may cause the camera to malfunction.

Remove and store the batteries when you are not using the camera.

If the batteries are left inside the camera, damage caused by leakage may occur.

Before you discard batteries, cover the terminals with tape or other insulators.

Contacting other metal materials in waste containers may lead to fire or explosions.

Do not sit in a chair with the camera in your pocket.

Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the LCD monitor

When putting the camera in your bag, ensure that hard objects do not come into contact with the LCD monitor.

Do not attach accessories to the strap.

Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the LCD monitor.

Table of Contents

Checking the Package Contents....................................................................................2

Read This First...............................................................................................................3

Safety Precautions.........................................................................................................4

Attaching the Strap/Holding the Camera

Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card......................................................................8

Setting the Date and Time...........................................................................................12

Setting the Display Language......................................................................................14

Pressing the Shutter Button.........................................................................................15

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WHO Taking Pictures................................................................................................16

H Viewing Images........................................................................................................19

Erasing Images............................................................................................................20

Printing Images........................................................................................................... 21

H Shooting Movies.......................................................................................................23

Viewing Movies............................................................................................................ 25

Transferring Images to a Computer.............................................................................26

Accessories..................................................................................................................30

Separately Sold Accessories.......................................................................................32

Attaching the Strap/Holding the Camera

• Attach the included strap and place it around your wrist to avoid dropping the camera during use.

' Keep your arms tight against your body while holding the camera firmly by

the sides. Be sure that your fingers do not block the flash.

Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card

Insert the included batteries and memory card into the camera.

■ | Check the card’s write-protect tab.

• If the memory card has a write-protect tab, you will not be able to record images if the tab is in the locked position. Slide the tab up until you hear a click.

2 Open the cover.

• Slide the cover lock 0, then slide and open the cover @ as shown.

Insert the batteries.

• Insert the batteries with (+) and (-) ends oriented correctly.

* •

Insert the memory card.

* Insert the memory card as shown until it

locks into place with a click.

• Be sure the memory card is oriented

correctly. Inserting the memory card in the

Labal

wrong direction could damage the

camera.

Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card

^ Close the cover.

• Close the cover 0 and press downvtrard as you slide It until it clicks into place ®.

Removing the Memory Card -«l.

e Push the memory card in until you hear a

click, then slowly release it.

^ The memory card will pop up.

Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card

Approximate Number of Shots That Can Be Taken

Power Source

Number of Shots*

Playback Time (Hours)

* The number of shots that can be taken is based on the Camera & Imaging Products

Association (CIPA) measurement standard. Under some shooting conditions, fewer shots can be taken. Depending on the brand of alkaline batteries used, the number of shots that can be

taken may vary widely. The values for NiMH batteries are based on fully charged batteries

Alkaline Batteries

(Supplied)

200

NIMH Batteries

(Sold Separately)

470

Compatible Batteries

AA-size alkaline batteries and Canon AA-size NiMH batteries (sold separately) (pp. 30, 32).

6 Can any other batteries be used?

We cannot recommend the use of any other batteries than those listed above because performance varies widely.

^ Why use NIMH batteries?

NiMH batteries last much longer than alkaline batteries, especially in cold weather.

Battery Charge Indicator

When battery charge is low, an icon and message will appear. If the batteries are charged, the icon and message will not display.

Display Summary

1—^ continue using the camera

“Change the batteries" The batteries are depleted. Insert new batteries.

Battery charge is low. Prepare new batteries to

Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card

Approximate Number of Shots per Memory Card

Memory Card

Number ot Shots

Values are based on the default settings. The number of shots that can be taken will vary depending on camera settings, the

subject and the memory card used

Can you check the number of shots that can be taken?

You can check the number of shots that can be taken when the camera is in a Shooting Mode (p. 16).

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128 MB

Number of shots that can be taken

2 GB

749

8 GB 2994

Compatible Memory Cards

SD memory cards SDHC memory cards

" MultiMediaCards

» MMCpIus memory cards

• HC MMCpIus memory cards

What is the write-protect tab?

SD and SDHC memory cards have a write-protect tab. if this tab is In the locked position, [Card Locked!] will appear and you will not be able to take or erase images.

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