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  • Page 37 Camera User Guide 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. ENGLISH Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 38: Checking The Package Contents

    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. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 39: Read This First

    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.

  • Page 40: What Do You Want To Do

    Change the ISO speed ....... 64 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

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    Use the camera abroad ....... 37 Understand what is displayed on the screen....118 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 42: Table Of Contents

    FUNC. Menu – Basic Operations ... 44 Changing the Tone of an Image MENU – Basic Operations ....45 (My Colors)........67 Changing he Sound Settings ..46 Shooting Using the Two Second Self-Timer........68 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 43 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 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 44: Conventions Used 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.

  • Page 45: Safety Precautions

    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. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 46 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. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 47 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. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
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  • Page 49: Getting Started

    • 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 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 50: Compatible Memory Cards (Sold Separately)

    Slide the tab up until you hear a click. Open the cover. ● Slide he cover and open it Insert the batteries. ● Insert the batteries with (+) and (-) ends oriented correctly. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 51: Insert The Memory Card

    • 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. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 52: Compatible Batteries

    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.

  • Page 53: Setting The Date And Time

    Pressing the power button will turn off he camera. 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. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 54: Changing The Date And Time

    Follow Steps 2 and 3 on p. 17 to adjust the setting. ● Pressing the n button will close the menu. 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). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 55: Setting The Display Language

    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. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 56: Formatting Memory Cards

    Press the qr buttons to choose [OK], hen press the m button. A confirmation screen will appear. ● Press the op buttons to choose [OK] and press the m button. The memory card will be formatted. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 57: Pressing The Shutter Button

    AF frames appear where the camera focused. Press fully (all the way to shoot). 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. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 58: Taking Pictures (Smart Auto)

    Pressing the button toward j will zoom out from your subject, making it Zoom bar appear smaller (the zoom bar will appear). Focus. ● Press the shutter button halfway to focus. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 59: Scene Icons

    Backlit Using Subject Tripod People – Landscapes Close Subjects – – Icon Background Gray Light Blue Orange Dark Blue Color * Appears when the scene is dark and the camera is attached to a tripod. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 60 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). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 61 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. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 62: Viewing Images

    ● 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. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 63: Erasing Images

    Press the qr buttons to choose [Erase], then press the m button. The displayed image will be erased. ● To exit instead of erasing, press the qr buttons to choose [Cancel], then press the m button. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 64: Shooting Movies

    Focus. ● Press the shutter button halfway to focus. When the camera focuses, it will beep twice and the indicator will light green. Shoot. ● Press the shutter button fully. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 65: Stop Shooting

    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. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 66 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. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 67: Viewing Movies

    The movie will play. ● Press the m button again to pause the movie or resume playback. ● Press the op buttons to adjust the volume. After the movie finishes, appears. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 68: Transferring Images To A Computer For Viewing

    Mac OS X v10.4 – v10.5: 512 MB or more Mac OS X v10.6: 1 GB or more Interface Free Hard Disk ImageBrowser: 300 MB or more Space PhotoStitch: 50 MB or more Display 1,024 x 768 pixels or higher Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 69: Install The Software

    Place the supplied CD-ROM (DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk) (p. 2) into the computer’s CD-ROM drive. Begin installation. ● Double-click the on the CD. ● Click [Install], and follow the on-screen instructions to proceed with the installation. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 70: Connect The Camera To The Computer

    • • Click on the task bar. • In the screen that appears, click the link to modify the program. • Click [Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow], then click [OK]. • Double click Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 71: Transfer And View Images

    Protection settings for images may be lost when transferred to a computer. • There may be problems transferring images or image information correc ly depending on the version of the operating system in use, the file size, or the software in use. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 72: Accessories

    Memory Card Card Reader Windows/Macintosh Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers Compact Photo Printers Inkjet Printers (SELPHY series) (PIXMA series) See the user guide supplied with the printer for more information on the printer and interface cables. TV/Video Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 73: Separately Sold Accessories

    100 – 240 V (50/60 Hz) AC power. If the plug does not fit the outlet, use a commercially available plug adapter. Do not use devices such as electrical transformers for foreign travel because hey will cause malfunctions. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 74 Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended. This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine Canon accessories. Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this product and/or accidents such as fire, etc., caused by the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories (e.g., a leakage and/or explosion of a battery pack).

  • Page 75: Learning More

    Learning More This chapter explains the parts of the camera and what appears on the screen, as well as the basic operating instructions. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 76: Components Guide

    (p. 22). P Mode Scene Mode Choose settings You can shoot with yourself to take the best settings for various types of the scene (p. 50) or pictures (p. 60). add effects and shoot (p. 52) Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 77: Indicator

    Do not turn off the power, open the memory card slot/battery cover, shake or jolt the camera. These actions may corrupt the image data or cause the camera or memory card to malfunc ion. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 78: Screen Display

    Screen noise may appear and the movement of the subject may appear somewhat jagged on the screen. This has no effect on the recorded image. Overexposure Warning during Playback In [Detailed], overexposed areas of the image flash on the screen. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 79: Power Saving Function

    The power will turn off approximately 5 minutes after the camera is last operated. • • You can turn off the Power Saving Function (p. 103). • You can adjust the time before the screen turns off (p. 104). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 80: Func. Menu - Basic Operations

    You can also choose settings by pressing the n button on options that display Menu Items Complete the setting. ● Press the m button. The shooting screen will reappear and the setting you chose will display on the screen. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 81: Menu - Basic Operations

    Choose an option. ● Press the qr buttons to choose an option. Complete the setting. ● Press the n button. The normal screen will reappear. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 82: Changing The Sound Settings

    Change the volume. ● Press the op buttons to choose an item, then press the qr buttons to adjust the volume. ● Press the n button twice to return to the normal screen. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 83: Returning The Camera To Default Settings

    The camera will reset to the default settings. Are there functions that cannot be reset? The [Date/Time] (p. 17) in the 3 tab, [Language] (p. 19), [Video • • System] (p. 89). • The saved data for custom white balance (p. 65). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 84: Low Level Memory Card Formatting

    • You can stop a low level format of a memory card by choosing [Stop]. When stopping low level formatting, the data will be erased but the memory card can be used without problem. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 85: Shooting In Special Conditions And Commonly Used Functions

    (pp. 120 – 123). “Using the Face Self-Timer” (p. 58) assumes that " has been chosen. • button and then the qr buttons to choose K mode, then Press the press the op buttons to choose ". Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 86: Shooting In Various Conditions

    V Take shots of kids and pets (Kids&Pets) ● Lets you capture subjects that move around, such as children and pets, without missing photo opportuni ies. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 87 Lets you shoot trees and leaves, such as new growth, autumn leaves or blossoms, in vivid colors. P Take shots of people in snow (Snow) ● Lets you take bright, natural-colored shots of people against snowy backgrounds. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 88: Adding Effects And Shooting

    Take posterized shots (Poster Effect) ● Lets you take shots that look like an old poster or illustration. Since you may not achieve the expected results with images shot in , try taking some test shots first. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 89: Turning The Flash Off

    When you press the shutter button halfway in low light conditions where camera shake is likely, a flashing will appear on the screen. Attach the camera to a tripod to prevent it from moving. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 90: Zooming In Closely On Subjects (Digital Zoom)

    [Digital Zoom] and the [Off] option. The focal length when using the optical zoom is 37 – 122 mm, and the focal length when using the digital zoom is 37 – 488 mm (35mm film equivalent). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 91 The respective equivalent focal lengths when using [1.4x] and [2.3x] are 51.8 – 171 mm and 85.1 – 281 mm (35mm film equivalent). • The digital tele-converter cannot be used together with the digital zoom. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 92: Inserting The Date And Time

    Use the DPOF print settings (p. 98) to print. • Use the included software to print. Refer to the Software Guide for details. • Print using printer functions. Refer to the Personal Printing Guide for details. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 93: Using The Self-Timer

    To cancel shooting with the timer after countdown has started, press the p button. ● To restore the original setting, choose Step 2. You can change the delay time and number of shots (p. 68). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 94: Using The Face Self-Timer

    Press the m button to accept the setting. Even if your face is not detected after joining the subjects, the shutter will release approximately 15 seconds later. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 95: Choosing Settings Yourself

    G stands for Program AE. • • Before attempting to shoot using a function explained in this chapter in modes other than G mode, check if the function is available in those modes (pp. 120 – 123). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 96: Shooting In Program Ae

    ● Press the o button. Adjust the brightness. ● While watching the screen, press he qr buttons to adjust the brightness and press the m button. The exposure compensation amount will appear on the screen. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 97: Turning The Flash On

    Try attaching the camera to a tripod and shooting in Î, to prevent the • • camera from moving and blurring the image (p. 68). • You can reduce the AF frame size when you want to focus on a specific portion of the subject (p. 73). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 98: Shooting Far Away Subjects (Infinity)

    Press the qr buttons to choose an option, then press the m button. The setting you chose will appear on the screen. If you choose , you cannot use Digital Zoom (p. 54) or Digital Tele- Converter (p. 55). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 99: Changing The Compression Ra Io

    30174 123550 1920 1978 8101 (Widescreen) 3648 x 2048 4022 16473 • The values in the table are measured according to Canon standards and may change depending on the subject, memory card and camera settings. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 100: Changing The Iso Speed

    When the camera is set to , you can press the shutter button halfway to display the automatically set ISO speed. (p. 51), ISO speeds will automatically be set higher than in » • mode, depending on the scene. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 101: Adjusting The White Balance

    The tint on the screen will change after recording the white balance data. If you change camera settings after recording white balance data, the tone may not turn out properly. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 102: Continuous Shooting

    • As the number of images increases, he shooting speed may slow down. • If the flash fires, the shooting speed may slow down. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 103: Changing The Tone Of An Image (My Colors)

    ● The more to the right, the stronger/deeper the effect gets, the more to the left, the weaker/lighter he effect gets. ● Press the n button to accept the setting. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 104: Shooting Using The Two Second Self-Timer

    Exposure and white balance settings are set with he first shot. • When you set the time delay for more than two seconds, the self-timer lamp and sound speed up two seconds before the shutter releases (when the flash will fire, the lamp lights). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 105: Shooting Using A Tv Monitor

    Center the subject you want in focus, and press the shutter button halfway. ● Confirm that the AF Frame is green. Recompose. ● Keep the shutter button pressed halfway and recompose the scene. Shoot. ● Press the shutter button fully. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
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  • Page 107: Getting More Out Of Your Camera

    K mode, then press the op buttons to choose § mode. • Before attempting to shoot using a function explained in this chapter in modes other than G mode, check if the function is available in those modes (pp. 120 – 123). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 108: Changing The Af Frame Mode

    If the camera cannot focus when you press the shutter button halfway, the AF frame will not appear. ● Center The AF frame is locked to the center. This is effective for focusing on a specific point. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 109: Magnifying The Focal Point

    In [Center], it will not appear magnified if the camera cannot focus. The magnified display will not appear when using Digital Zoom (p. 54) or Digital Tele-converter (p. 55) or when connected to a TV (p. 89). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 110: Shooting With The Af Lock

    Automatically adjusts the exposure to match the shooting conditions. Center Weighted Averages the light metered from the entire frame, but gives Avg. greater weight to the center. Spot Only meters within the (Spot AE Point frame). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 111: Shooting With The Ae Lock

    ● If you release your finger from the shutter button and press the o button again, ( will disappear and the FE will unlock. Compose the scene and shoot. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 112: Shooting With Slow Synchro

    Shoot. ● Even if the flash fires, ensure that the subject does not move until the shutter sound ends. Attach the camera to a tripod to prevent the camera from moving and blurring the image. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 113: Red-Eye Correction

    • • You can correct recorded images (p. 93). You can also display the screen in Step 2 by pressing the r button, • then the n button. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 114: Shooting Long Exposures

    A certain amount of processing time may be needed before you can take the next shot. If the flash fires, the image may be overexposed. If this happens, set the flash to ! and shoot. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 115: Using Various Functions For Shooting Movies

    This chapter provides more advanced information than the “Shooting Movies” and “Viewing Movies” sections of Chapter 1. This chapter assumes that E mode has been chosen by pressing the • button, then the qr buttons. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 116: Changing He Image Quality

    1 hr. 31 min. 25 sec. 6 hrs. 14 min. 23 sec. • Based on Canon’s testing standards. • Recording will automatically stop when either the clip file size reaches 4 GB or the recording time reaches approximately 1 hour.

  • Page 117: Ae Lock/Exposure Shift

    Shooting Using a TV Monitor (p. 69) • Shooting with the AF Lock (p. 74) • Turning off the AF Assist Beam (p. 105) • Displaying the Overlay (p. 107) [3:2 Guide] is not available. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 118: Playback Functions

    Previous frame (Rewind if you hold down the m button.) Next frame (Fast forward if you hold down the m button.) Display the last frame Appears when connected to a PictBridge compliant printer (p. 96). Refer to the Personal Printing Guide for details. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 119: Using Various Playback And Editing Functions

    • The edit function (pp. 92 – 93) cannot be used if the memory card does not have free space available. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 120: Quickly Searching Images

    100 images. If you press the zoom button toward g again, an orange frame appears around all of the images and you can quickly search by pressing the op buttons to switch between sets of 100 images. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 121: Searching For Images Using The Jump Display

    The number of images matching the search filter will display on the right side of the screen except for If there are no images matching the jump method, the qr buttons will not func ion. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 122: Viewing Slideshows

    If you press the qr buttons during playback, the image will switch. If • • you keep the qr buttons pressed, you can fast-forward through images. • The power saving func ion does not work during slideshows (p. 43). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 123: Checking The Focus

    ● Press the zoom button to change the magnification level, and press the opqr buttons to change the display position while checking the focus. ● Pressing the n button resets the display to Step 1. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 124: Magnifying Images

    You can choose from two transition effects when switching between images in Single Image Playback. Choose [Transition]. ● Press the n button and choose the 1 tab, then choose [Transition] and press the qr buttons to choose an option. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 125: Viewing Images On A Tv

    Images will not display correctly if the camera’s video output setting (NTSC/PAL) does not match the TV system. Press the n button, choose the 3 tab and [Video System] to switch to the correct video system. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 126: Protecting Images

    If you switch Shooting modes or turn off the power before performing the operations in Step 3, images will not be protected. Protected images cannot be erased with he camera’s erase function. To erase an image, cancel protection first. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 127: Erasing All Images

    [Rotate], and press the m button. Rotate the image. ● Press the qr buttons to choose an image. The image will rotate 90° with each press of the m button. ● Pressing the n button will restore the menu screen. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 128: Resizing Images

    The saved image will be displayed. • • You cannot resize an image to a larger size. • Images recorded at a pixel setting of (p. 63), or saved as Step 3 cannot be edited. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 129: Correcting The Red-Eye Effect

    • • Some images may not be properly corrected. • When [Overwrite] in Step 4 is chosen, the uncorrected image is overwritten with the corrected data, erasing the original image. • Protected images cannot be overwritten. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
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  • Page 131: Printing

    This chapter explains how to choose images for printing, and print using a PictBridge compliant printer (sold separately, p. 38). Please also refer to the Personal Printing Guide. Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers SELPHY series PIXMA series Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 132: Printing Images

    Turn on the camera. ● Press the 1 button to turn on the camera. will appear on the screen. Choose an image to print. ● Press the qr buttons to choose an image, then press the m button. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 133: Print Images

    After printing has completed, turn off the camera and printer, and unplug the interface cable. • • Refer to the Personal Printing Guide for details on printing. • Refer to pp. 36, 38 for Canon-brand Pictbridge compliant printers. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 134: Choosing Images For Printing (Dpof)

    These set ings will be overwritten with those set by your camera. • If [Date] is set to [On], some printers may print the date twice. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 135: Choosing The Number Of Copies

    Choose [Select All Images]. ● In Step 1 above, choose [Select All Images] and then press the m button. Make print settings. ● Press the qr buttons to choose [OK] and press the m button. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 136: Printing Images With Dpof Settings

    ● Press the qr buttons to choose [OK], hen press the m button. Printing Images with DPOF Settings The following examples use the Canon SELPHY series printers. Connect the camera to the printer. Number of copies to print ● Follow Steps 1 – 4 on p. 96.

  • Page 137: Customizing Camera Settings

    You can customize various settings to suit your shooting preferences. The first part of this chapter explains convenient and commonly used functions. The latter part explains how to change shooting and playback settings to suit your purposes. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 138: Changing Camera Settings

    [Continuous] and [Auto Reset] settings. If you want to start over with file number 0001, format the memory card before use (p. 20). • Refer to the Software Guide for information regarding folder structure or image types. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 139: Creating Folders By Shooting Date

    Press the op buttons to choose [Auto Power Down], then press the qr buttons to choose [Off]. ● If you set the power saving function to [Off], be sure to turn the camera off after use. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 140: Setting The Screen Shut-Off Time

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  • Page 141: Changing Shooting Function Settings

    You can turn off this function. ● Choose [Flash Set ings], then press the m button. ● Press the op buttons to choose [Red-Eye Lamp], then press the qr buttons to choose [Off]. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 142: After Shooting

    Displays the image only. Displays detailed information Detailed (p. 42). The area inside the AF frame is magnified, allowing you to Focus Check check the focus. The procedure is the same as in “Checking the Focus” (p. 87). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 143: Changing Playback Function Settings

    Choosing the Image that First Displays in Playback ● Choose [Resume], then press the qr buttons to choose an option. Resumes with the image last Last seen viewed. Resumes with the most recently Last shot shot image. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
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  • Page 145: Useful Information

    This chapter introduces how to change the date/time battery, the use of the AC adapter kit (sold separately), troubleshooting tips, and contains lists of functions and things that appear on the screen. The index also appears at the end. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 146: Replacing The Date/Time Battery

    Replace the battery. ● Insert the battery with (+) and (–) sides oriented correctly. Insert the battery holder. Insert the batteries and close the cover. Turn on the camera’s power and set the date/time (p. 17). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 147: Using Household Power

    After you finish, turn off the camera and unplug the power cord from the power outlet. Do not unplug the plug or power cord with the camera turned on. This could erase images you have taken or damage the camera. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 148: Handling Precautions

    • Use a commercially available blower brush to remove dust from the lens. For stubborn dirt contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed on the customer support leaflet supplied with your camera. • When you move the camera rapidly from cold to hot temperatures, condensation may form on the internal or external surfaces of the camera.

  • Page 149: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If you think there is a problem with the camera, first check the following. If the items below do not solve your problem, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed on the included customer support list. Power You pressed the power button, but nothing happened.
  • Page 150 When you can’t make settings for shooting functions or FUNC. menu. • The items in which settings can be made differ depending on the shooting mode. Refer to “Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode” (pp. 120 – 121). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 151 Press and hold down the n button, then press and hold the o and m • buttons simultaneously. Choose [B] when it appears on the screen, then press the m button. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 152: List Of Messages That Appear On The Screen

    Memory card error (p. 48) • If the same message appears even when a formatted memory card is installed in the correct direction, contact your Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Insufficient space on card • There is not enough free space on the memory card to shoot (pp. 22, 28, 49, 59, 71, 79) or edit images (pp.
  • Page 153 Check the image in Playback mode. • If this error code reappears, note the Error number (Exx) and contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk as there may be a problem with the camera. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 154: Information Displayed On The Screen

    It also detects orientation during playback, so you can hold the camera in either orientation and it will automatically rotate images for correct viewing. This function may not operate correctly when the camera is pointed straight up or down. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 155 Shutter Speed (p. 93) Aperture Value, Image Shooting Date and Time Compression (Image Quality (Movies) (p. 56) Quality) (p. 63) Flash (p. 61) Recording Pixels (p. 62), AVI (Movies) (p. 80) Focusing Zone (pp. 61, Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 156: Functions Available In Each Shooting Mode

    *2 Possible settings: 0 – 30 seconds in [Delay], and 1 – 10 shots in [Shots]. *3 A recording pixel setting of will display, and the image will be fixed at 1600 x 1200 pixels. The compression setting (image quality) is selectable. *4 PowerShot A495 only *5 PowerShot A490 only Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
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  • Page 158: Menus

    Off/2 – 10 sec./Hold Review Info (p. 106) Off/Detailed/Focus Check Off/Grid Lines Disp. Overlay (p. 107) 3:2 Guide/Both Date Stamp (p. 56) Off/Date/Date & Time *1 Fixed to [Off]. *2 PowerShot A495 only *3 PowerShot A490 only Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
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  • Page 160: Playback Menu

    Rotates images. p. 91 Red-Eye Correction Corrects red eyes in still images. p. 93 Resize Resizes and saves still images. p. 92 Resume Last seen*/Last shot p. 107 Transition Fade*/Slide/Off p. 88 * Default setting Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 161: Print Menu

    Chooses individual images for printing. p. 99 Select All Images Chooses all images for printing. p. 99 Clear All Selections Cancels all settings for printing. p. 100 Print Settings Sets the printing style. p. 98 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 162: Specifications

    HC MMCplus memory card File Format..... . . Design rule for Camera File system and DPOF compliant Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 163 Weight (CIPA compliant) ... . Approx. 175 g (6.17 oz.) (Including the battery and memory card) Approx. 130 g (4 60 oz.) (Camera body only) • All data is based on tests by Canon. • Camera specifications or appearance are subject to change without notice.

  • Page 164: Index

    AF Lock ..........74 Default Settings ........47 AF-Point Zoom ........ 73 Deleting J Erasing Focus Check .......... 87 DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk ..2 Focus Lock ..........69 Digital Tele-Converter ......55 Format J Memory Card, Formatting Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 165 ............61 Auto Correction ....... 77 Magnified Display ........88 Correction ........93 Memory Cards ........14 Reduction ........105 Available Shots ......16, 63 Resizing (Making Images Smaller) ..92 Formatting ........20, 48 Rotating Images ........91 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 166 Super Vivid (Scene Mode) ....52 Terminal .......34, 89, 96, 111 Tone (White Balance) ......65 Troubleshooting ........113 Video J Movies Viewing (Playback) Images on a TV ........89 Index Display ........84 Magnified Display ......88 Single Image Playback ....26 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
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  • Page 168 • Reprinting, transmitting, or storing in a retrieval system any part of this guide without the permission of Canon is prohibited. • Canon reserves the right to change the contents of this guide at any time without prior notice. • Illustrations and screenshots in this guide may differ slightly from the actual equipment.
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