Canon A495RED, A495SILVER User Manual

Camera User Guide

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Photo of PowerShot A495

• 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

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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

Getting Started

Using the PDF Manuals

Also refer to the PDF manuals on the CD-ROM. After installation, shortcut icons appear on the desktop. If the software installation fails, you can find the manuals in the Readme folder on the CD-ROM.

• Camera User Guide (This 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 (sold separately) and print.

• Software Guide

Read when you want to use the included software.

• A memory card is not included.

• Adobe Reader is required to view the PDF manuals.

AA Alkaline Batteries (x2)

DIGITAL CAMERA

Solution Disk

Warranty

Wrist Strap WS-800

AV Cable

AVC-DC300

Card

“Canon Customer

Support” Leaflet

Read This First

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Test Shots and Disclaimer

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

This camera’s warranty is only effective in the country of sale. If there is a problem with the camera while abroad, please return it to the country of sale before proceeding with a warranty claim to a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. For Canon Customer Support contacts, please see the customer support list supplied with your camera.

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.

• The LCD monitor may be covered with a thin plastic film for protection

against scratches during shipment. If so, remove the film before using the camera.

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.

What Do You Want to Do?

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Shoot

Shoot, leaving it to the camera to make settings . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Shoot to match special conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 – 52

Take good people shots

Portraits

(p. 50)

Focus on faces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22, 72

Shoot in places where I cannot use the flash

(turn off the flash) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Take pictures with me in them too (self-timer). . . . . . . . . . . 57, 58

Insert the date and time into my shots. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Take close-up pictures of subjects (macro shooting) . . . . . . . . 61

Add effects and shoot (Poster Effect, Super Vivid) . . . 52

Take sepia toned or black and white pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Change the size of picture I want to take (recording pixels) . . . 62

Take pictures continuously . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Change the ISO speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

At night

(p. 50)

Kids and pets

(p. 50)

Take good landscapes

Foliage

(p. 51)

Shoot various other scenes

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Indoors

(p. 51)

Low light

(p. 51)

At the beach

(p. 51)

Sunsets

(p. 52)

Against snow

Fireworks

(p. 52)

(p. 51)

What Do You Want to Do?

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View

Look at my pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Automatically play back pictures (slideshow) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Look at my pictures on a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Look at my pictures on a computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Quickly search pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84, 85

Erase pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27, 91

Protect pictures from accidental erasure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Shoot/View Movies

Shoot movies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

View movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31, 82

Easily print pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Save

Save images to a computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Other

Turn off sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Use the camera abroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Understand what is displayed on the screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

Table of Contents

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Chapters 1 – 3 explain the basic operations and frequently used functions of this camera. Chapters 4 onward explain the advanced functions, letting you learn more as you read each chapter.

Checking the Package Contents ...... 2

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

What Do You Want to Do? ............... 4

Conventions Used in This Guide ...... 8

Safety Precautions............................ 9

Getting Started ............. 13

Compatible Memory Cards

(Sold Separately) ............................ 14

Inserting the Batteries and

Memory Card .................................. 14

Setting the Date and Time .............. 17

Setting the Display Language......... 19

Formatting Memory Cards .............. 20

Pressing the Shutter Button ............ 21

Taking Pictures (Smart Auto).......... 22

Viewing Images .............................. 26

Erasing Images............................... 27

Shooting Movies ............................. 28

Viewing Movies ............................... 31

Transferring Images to

a Computer for Viewing .................. 32

Accessories .................................... 36

Separately Sold Accessories.......... 37

Learning More............... 39

Components Guide......................... 40

Indicator .......................................... 41

Screen Display................................ 42

Power Saving Function

(Auto Power Down)......................... 43

FUNC. Menu – Basic Operations ... 44

MENU – Basic Operations .............. 45

Changing the Sound Settings......... 46

Returning the Camera to Default

Settings ........................................... 47

Low Level Memory Card

Formatting ....................................... 48

Shooting in Special

Conditions and Commonly Used

Functions ...................... 49

Shooting in Various Conditions ....... 50

Turning the Flash Off ...................... 53

Zooming in Closely on Subjects

(Digital Zoom).................................. 54

Inserting the Date and Time ............56

Using the Self-Timer ....................... 57

Using the Face Self-Timer .............. 58

Choosing Settings

Yourself ......................... 59

Shooting in Program AE .................. 60

Adjusting the Brightness

(Exposure Compensation) ..............60

Turning the Flash On ...................... 61

Shooting Close-ups (Macro) ........... 61

Shooting Far Away Subjects

(Infinity) ........................................... 62

Changing the Recording Pixel

Setting (Image Size)........................62

Changing the Compression Ratio

(Image Quality)................................63

Changing the ISO Speed ................ 64

Adjusting the White Balance ........... 65

Continuous Shooting ....................... 66

Changing the Tone of an Image

(My Colors)...................................... 67

Shooting Using the Two Second

Self-Timer........................................ 68

Customizing the Self-Timer ............ 68

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Shooting Using a TV Monitor.......... 69

Changing the Composition with

the Focus Lock ............................... 69

Getting More Out of Your

Camera .......................... 71

Changing the AF Frame Mode ....... 72

Magnifying the Focal Point ............. 73

Shooting with the AF Lock.............. 74

Changing the Metering Mode ......... 74

Shooting with the AE Lock.............. 75

Shooting with the FE Lock.............. 75

Shooting with Slow Synchro ........... 76

Red-Eye Correction ........................ 77

Shooting Long Exposures............... 78

Using Various Functions

for Shooting Movies..... 79

Changing the Image Quality ........... 80

AE Lock/Exposure Shift .................. 81

Other Shooting Functions ............... 81

Playback Functions......................... 82

Using Various

Playback and Editing

Functions ...................... 83

Quickly Searching Images .............. 84

Searching for Images Using

the Jump Display ............................ 85

Viewing Slideshows ........................ 86

Checking the Focus ........................ 87

Magnifying Images.......................... 88

Changing Image Transitions ........... 88

Viewing Images on a TV................. 89

Protecting Images ........................... 90

Erasing All Images .......................... 91

Rotating Images.............................. 91

Resizing Images ............................. 92

Correcting the Red-Eye Effect........ 93

Table of Contents

Printing.......................... 95

Printing Images ............................... 96

Choosing Images for Printing

(DPOF) ............................................ 98

Printing Images with DPOF

Settings ......................................... 100

Customizing Camera

Settings ....................... 101

Changing Camera Settings ........... 102

Changing Shooting Function

Settings ......................................... 105

Changing Playback Function

Settings ......................................... 107

Useful Information...... 109

Replacing the Date/Time

Battery ........................................... 110

Using Household Power................ 111

Handling Precautions .................... 112

Troubleshooting ............................ 113

List of Messages That Appear

on the Screen ................................ 116

Information Displayed on

the Screen ..................................... 118

Functions Available in Each

Shooting Mode .............................. 120

Menus ...........................................122

Specifications ................................ 126

Index ............................................. 128

Conventions Used in This Guide

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• Icons are used in the text to represent the camera buttons and switches.

• Language that displays on the screen appears inside [ ] (square

brackets).

• The directional buttons and FUNC./SET button are represented by the

following icons.

(Up button)

(FUNC./SET button)

(Right button)

(Left button)

(Down button)

• : Things you should be careful about.

• : Troubleshooting tips.

• : Hints for getting more out of your camera.

• : Supplemental information.

• (p. xx): Reference pages.“xx” stands for a page number.

• This guide assumes all functions are at their default settings.

• The various types of memory cards that can be used in this camera are

collectively referred to as memory cards in this guide.

• Functions that differ depending on the camera model are indicated with

the following icons:

: Functions and precautions for the PowerShot A495 only : Functions and precautions for the PowerShot A490 only

Explanations without these icons apply to both models.

• PowerShot A495 screenshots and illustrations are used for the

explanations in this guide.

Safety Precautions

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• 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.

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Be sure to also check the guides included with any separately sold accessories you use.

Warning

Caution

Denotes the possibility of serious injury or death.

Denotes the possibility of injury.

Denotes the possibility of damage to the equipment.

Warning

Camera

• Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to people’s eyes.

Exposure to the intense light produced by the flash could damage eyesight. In particular, remain at least one meter (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 swallowed. If this occurs, contact a doctor immediately.

• Do not attempt to disassemble or alter any part of the equipment unless

expressly indicated to do so 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.

The above 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.

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Batteries

• 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.

The above 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.

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

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.

• When using the flash, be careful not to cover it with your fingers or clothing.

This could result in burns or damage to the flash.

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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.

This may cause the camera to malfunction.

• In regular use, small amounts of smoke may be emitted from the flash.

This is due to the high intensity of the flash burning dust and foreign materials stuck to the front of the unit. Please use a cotton swab to remove dirt, dust or other foreign matter from the flash to prevent heat build-up and damage to the unit.

• 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 down with the camera in your pocket.

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 screen.

• Do not attach accessories to the strap.

Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the screen.

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Getting Started

This chapter explains preparations before shooting, how to shoot in » mode, and then how to view and erase the images you take. The latter part of this chapter explains how to shoot and view movies and transfer images to a computer.

Attaching the Strap/Holding the Camera

• Be sure to attach the supplied strap to the camera and wrap it around your

wrist when shooting to avoid dropping the camera.

• 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.

Strap

Compatible Memory Cards (Sold

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Separately)

• SD memory cards (2 GB and less)*

• SDHC memory cards (More than 2 GB, up to and including 32 GB)*

• SDXC memory cards (More than 32 GB)*

• MultiMediaCards

• MMCplus memory cards

• HC MMCplus memory cards

* This memory card complies with the SD standards. Some cards may not operate

properly depending on the brand of card used.

Depending on your computer’s OS version, SDXC memory cards may not be recognized when using a commercially available card reader. Check to make sure that your OS supports this function beforehand.

Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card

Insert the included batteries and a memory card (sold separately).

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.

Open the cover.

● Slide the cover and open it .

Insert the batteries.

● Insert the batteries with (+) and (-) ends

oriented correctly.

Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card

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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 wrong direction could damage the camera.

Label

Close the cover.

● Close the cover and press downward as

you slide it until it clicks into place .

● Removing the Memory Card

● Push the memory card in until you hear a

click, then slowly release it.

X The memory card will pop up.

What if [Memory card locked] appears on the screen?

SD, SDHC and SDXC memory cards have a write-protect tab. If this tab is in the locked position, [Memory card locked] will appear on the screen and you will not be able to take or erase images.

Approximate Number of Shots That Can Be Taken

Power Source

Number of Shots* 150 400

Playback Time (Hours) 810

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

Association (CIPA) measurement standard.

• Under some shooting conditions, the number of shots that can be taken may be less

than mentioned above.

• 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)

NiMH Batteries

(Sold Separately)

Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card

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Compatible Batteries

AA alkaline batteries and Canon AA NiMH batteries (sold separately) (pp. 36, 37).

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 on the screen. If the batteries are charged, the icon and message will not appear.

Display Summary

Nearly depleted. Ready new batteries.

“Change the batteries” Depleted. Change the batteries.

Approximate Number of Shots per Memory Card

Memory Card

Number of 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. 22).

Number of shots that can be taken

4GB 16GB

1471 6026

Setting the Date and Time

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The Date/Time settings screen will appear the first time the camera is turned on. Since the dates and times recorded into your images are based on these settings, be sure to set them.

Turn on the camera.

● Press the power button.

X The Date/Time screen will appear.

Set the date and time.

● Press the qr buttons to choose an option.

● Press the op buttons to set a value.

Complete the setting.

Reappearing Date/Time screen

Set the correct date and time. If you have not set the date and time, the Date/Time screen will appear each time you turn on the camera.

● Press the m button.

X Once the date and time have been set, the

Date/Time screen will close.

● Pressing the power button will turn off the

camera.

Setting the Date and Time

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● Changing the Date and Time

You can change the current date and time settings.

Display the menus.

● Press the n button.

Choose [Date/Time] in the 3 tab.

● Press the qr buttons to choose the 3 tab.

● Press the op buttons to choose [Date/

Time], then press the m button.

Change the date and time.

● Follow Steps 2 and 3 on p. 17 to adjust the

setting.

Date/Time battery

If the [Date/Time] screen appears even when the date/time have been correctly set, insert a new date/time battery (p. 110).

● Pressing the n button will close the

menu.

Setting the Display Language

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You can change the language that displays on the screen.

Enter Playback mode.

● Press the 1 button.

Display the settings screen.

● Press and hold the m button, then press

the n button.

Set the display language.

● Press the opqr buttons to choose a

language, then press the m button.

X Once the display language has been set,

the settings screen will close.

You can also change the display language by pressing the n button, choosing the 3 tab, and choosing the [Language] menu item.

Formatting Memory Cards

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Before you use a new memory card or one that has been formatted in other devices, you should format the card with this camera. Formatting (initializing) a memory card erases all data on the memory card. As you cannot retrieve the erased data, exercise adequate caution before formatting the memory card.

Display the menu.

● Press the n button.

Choose [Format].

● Press the qr buttons to choose the 3 tab.

● Press the op buttons to choose [Format],

then press the m button.

Format the memory card.

● Press the qr buttons to choose [OK], then

press the m button.

X A confirmation screen will appear.

● Press the op buttons to choose [OK] and

press the m button.

X The memory card will be formatted.

Pressing the Shutter Button

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X When formatting ends, [Memory card

formatting complete] will appear on the screen.

● Press the m button.

Formatting or erasing data on a memory card merely changes the file management information on the card and does not ensure its contents are completely erased. Be careful when transferring or disposing of a memory card. When disposing of a memory card, take precautions such as physically destroying the card to prevent personal information leaks.

The total capacity of the memory card displayed in the formatting screen may be less than indicated on the memory card.

Pressing the Shutter Button

To take images that are in focus, be sure to first press the shutter button lightly (halfway) to focus, then press fully to shoot.

Press halfway (lightly to focus).

● Press lightly until the camera beeps twice

and AF frames appear where the camera focused.

Press fully (all the way to shoot).

X The camera plays the shutter sound and

takes the shot.

If you shoot without pressing the shutter button halfway, the image may not be in focus.

Taking Pictures (Smart Auto)

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Since the camera can determine the subject and shooting conditions, you can let it automatically select the best settings for the scene and just shoot. The camera can also detect and focus on faces, setting the color and brightness to optimal levels.

Turn on the camera.

● Press the power button.

X The start-up screen will appear.

Choose » mode.

● Press the button, then press the qr

buttons to choose ».

● Press the m button.

● When you point the camera toward the

subject, the camera will make a slight noise as it determines the scene.

X The icon for the determined scene will

appear in the upper right of the screen.

X The camera will focus on detected faces

and display frames on them.

Compose the shot.

Zoom bar

● Pressing the zoom button toward i will

zoom in on your subject, making it appear larger. Pressing the button toward j will zoom out from your subject, making it appear smaller (the zoom bar will appear).

Focus.

● Press the shutter button halfway to focus.

Taking Pictures (Smart Auto)

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X When the camera focuses, it will beep twice

and AF frames will appear where the camera focuses. Several AF frames will appear when the camera focuses on more than one point.

AF Frame

Shoot.

● Press the shutter button fully.

X The camera will play the shutter sound and

shoot. The flash will automatically fire in low light conditions.

X The image will appear on the screen for

about two seconds.

● You can take a second picture even while

an image is displayed by pressing the shutter button again.

● Scene Icons

The camera displays an icon for the scene it has determined and then automatically focuses and selects the optimum settings for subject brightness and color.

Background

Subject

People – *

Landscapes *

Close Subjects ––

Icon Background Color

* Appears when the scene is dark and the camera is attached to a tripod.

Bright

Gray Light Blue Orange Dark Blue

Including Blue

Skies

Backlit Backlit

Sunsets

Dark

When Using

Tripod

Taking Pictures (Smart Auto)

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Background

Subject Backlit Backlit

People *

Landscapes –– *

Close Subjects –– –

Icon Background Color

* Appears when the scene is dark and the camera is attached to a tripod.

Under certain conditions, the icon that appears may not match the actual scene. Especially when there is an orange or blue colored background (a wall for example), ( ) or the “Including Blue Skies” icons may appear and it may not be possible to shoot with the appropriate color. If this happens, try shooting in G mode (p. 60).

Bright

Gray Light Blue Dark Blue

Including Blue

Skies

Dark

When Using

Tripod

Taking Pictures (Smart Auto)

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What if...

• What if white and gray frames appear when you point the camera

toward a subject?

When faces are detected, a white frame appears on the face of the main subject, while gray frames appear on other detected faces. The frames will follow the subjects within a certain range (p. 72).

• What if a flashing appears?

Attach the camera to a tripod so that the camera does not move and blur the image.

• What if the camera does not play any sounds?

Pressing the n button while turning on the camera power will turn off all sounds except for warning sounds. To turn the sounds on, press the n button, choose the 3 tab, and then choose [Mute]. Press the qr buttons to choose [Off].

• What if the image comes out dark even if the flash fired when

shooting?

The subject is too far away for the flash to reach. Press the zoom button toward j and hold it until the lens stops moving. The camera will be at its maximum wide angle setting and you can shoot within the effective flash range of approximately 30 cm – 3.0 m (12 in. – 9.8 ft.). Press the zoom button toward i and hold it until the lens stops moving. The camera will be at its maximum telephoto setting and you can shoot within the effective flash range of approximately 30 cm –

2.0 m (12 in. – 6.6 ft.).

• What if the camera beeps once when the shutter button is pressed

halfway?

Your subject may be too close. Press the zoom button toward j and hold it until the lens stops moving. The camera will be at its maximum wide angle setting and you will be able to focus on subjects that are approximately 5 cm (2.0 in.) or more away from the end of the lens. Press the zoom button toward i and hold it until the lens stops moving. The camera will be at its maximum telephoto setting and you will be able to focus on subjects that are approximately 25 cm (9.8 in.) or more away from the end of the lens.

• What if the lamp lights when the shutter button is pressed

halfway?

To reduce red-eye and to assist in focusing, the lamp may light when shooting in dark areas.

• What if the screen turns off when you try to shoot?

When flash recharging begins, the screen turns off. The screen turns on again when recharging ends.

Viewing Images

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You can view the images you have taken on the screen.

Enter Playback mode.

● Press the 1 button.

X The last image you took will appear.

Choose an image.

● Pressing the q button will cycle through the

images in the reverse order they were taken, from the newest image to the oldest.

● Pressing the r button will cycle through the

images in the order they were taken, from oldest to newest.

● The images change more quickly if you

keep the qr buttons pressed, but they will appear coarse.

X The lens will retract after approximately 1

minute elapses.

● Pressing the 1 button again while the lens

is retracted will turn off the power.

Switching to Shooting mode

Pressing the shutter button halfway while in Playback mode switches the camera to Shooting mode.

Erasing Images

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You can choose and erase images one at a time. Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing an image.

Enter Playback mode.

● Press the 1 button.

X The last image you took will appear.

Choose an image to erase.

● Press the qr buttons to display an image to

erase.

Erase the image.

● Press the p button.

X [Erase?] appears on the screen.

● Press the qr buttons to choose [Erase],

then press the m button.

X The displayed image will be erased.

● To exit instead of erasing, press the qr

buttons to choose [Cancel], then press the m button.

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The camera can automatically select all settings so that you can shoot movies just by pressing the shutter button.

Enter E mode.

● Press the button, then press the qr

buttons to choose E.

● Press the m button.

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Compose the shot.

● Pressing the zoom button toward i will

zoom in on your subject, making it appear larger. Pressing the button toward j will zoom out from your subject, making it appear smaller.

Focus.

● Press the shutter button halfway to focus.

X When the camera focuses, it will beep twice

and the indicator will light green.

Shoot.

● Press the shutter button fully.

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Microphone

Shooting Movies

X Recording will start, and [ Rec] and the

elapsed time will appear on the screen.

● Once shooting begins, take your finger off

the shutter button.

● If you change the composition of your shot

during shooting, the focus will stay the same, but the brightness and tone will automatically adjust.

● Do not touch the microphone while shooting.

● Do not press any buttons other than the

shutter button while shooting. The sound the buttons make will be recorded in the movie.

Stop shooting.

● Press the shutter button fully again.

X The camera will beep once and stop

shooting the movie.

X The movie will record to the memory card. X Shooting will automatically stop when the

memory card fills.

Magnifying the subject while shooting

Pressing the zoom button toward i while shooting will zoom in on the subject. However, operation sounds will be recorded and the movie may appear coarse.

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Estimated Shooting Times

Memory Card

Shooting Time 32 min. 26 sec. 2 hrs. 12 min. 50 sec.

• Shooting times are based on default settings.

• Recording will automatically stop when either the clip file size reaches 4 GB or the

recording time reaches approximately 1 hour.

• Recording may stop even if the maximum clip length has not been reached on some

memory cards. SD Speed Class 4 or higher memory cards are recommended.

4GB 16GB

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