Camera User Guide
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•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.
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• 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
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• Software Guide
Read when you want to use the included software.
• A memory card is not included.
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Read This First
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 personalYuse.
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This camera’s warranty is only effective in the country of sale. If there is a problem with the cameraOwhile abroad, please return it to the country of sale before proceeding with a warranty claim to a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. For CanonCustomer 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.
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What Do You Want to Do?
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Shoot, leaving it to the camera to make settings. . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Shoot to match special conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 – 52
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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
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What Do You Want to Do?
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
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Table of Contents
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.
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Conventions Used in This Guide
• 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)
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•: Things you should be careful about.
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• : Hints for getting more out of your camera.
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•(p. xx): Reference pages.“xx” stands for a page number.
•This guide assumes Oall functions are at their default settings.
•The various types of memory cards that can be used in this camera are collectivelyCreferred 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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•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.
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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.
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Compatible Memory Cards (Sold
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•SD memory cards (2 GB and less)*
•SDHC memory cards (More than 2 GB, up to and including 32 GB)*
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•MultiMediaCards
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•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.
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4 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.
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•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.
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Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card
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.
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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).
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Setting the Date and Time
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.
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●Pressing the power button will turn off the camera.
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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.
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● Changing the Date and Time
You can change the current date and time settings.
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● Press the n button.
Choose [Date/Time] in the 3 tab.
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●Press the op buttons to choose [Date/ Time], then press the m button.
Y P C O3 Change the date and time.
● Follow Steps 2 and 3 on p. 17 to adjust the
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● Pressing the n button will close the menu.
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If the [Date/Time] screen appears even when the date/time have been correctly set, insert a new date/time battery (p. 110).
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Setting the Display Language
You can change the language that displays on the screen.
1 Enter Playback mode.
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2 Display the settings screen.
● Press and hold the m button, then press the n button.
3 Set the display language.
● Press the opqr buttons to choose a Y language, then press the m button.
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Formatting Memory Cards
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.
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XWhen formatting ends, [Memory card formatting complete] will appear on the screen.
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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.
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Taking Pictures (Smart Auto)
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.
1 Turn on the camera.
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X The start-up screen will appear.
2 Choose » mode.
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XWhen the camera focuses, it will beep twice and AF frames will appear where the camera focuses.
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5 Shoot.● Press the shutter button fully.
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X The imageYwill appear on the screen for about two seconds.
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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 qrbuttons to choose [Off].
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The subject is too far away for the flash to reach. Press the zoom button toward jand hold it untilPthe 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 zoomObutton toward i and hold it until the lens stops
moving. The camera will be at its maximum telephoto setting and you can shootCwithin 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.
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Viewing Images
You can view the images you have taken on the screen.
1 Enter Playback mode.
● Press the 1 button.
X The last image you took will appear.
2 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 imagesYchange more quickly if you
keep the qr buttons pressed, but they will P appear coarse.
X The lens will retract after approximately 1 Ominute elapses.
● Pressing the 1 button again while the lens C 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.
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Erasing Images
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.
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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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Shooting Movies
The camera can automatically select all settings so that you can shoot movies just by pressing the shutter button.
1 Enter E mode.
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