Canon 8063B002, 8115B001, 8157B001, 8158B001, 8159B001, 8160B001, 8161B001, A1400, A1400BK, A2600, A2600BK, A2600BL, A2600PK, A2600SIL 4 Appendix, Helpful information when using the camera, Basic Guide, Functions and Menu

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Helpful information when using the camera

Cover

Preliminary Notes

and Legal Information

Contents: Basic

Operations

Basic Guide

Advanced Guide

1	Camera Basics
2	ModeSmart Auto
3	Other Shooting
3	Modes
4 P Mode
5	Playback Mode
6	Setting Menu
7	Accessories
8	Appendix

Troubleshooting......................	104	Handling Precautions.............	117	Index
On-Screen Messages.............	107	Specifications.........................	117
On-Screen Information...........	109
Functions and Menu	111
Tables.....................................	111

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Basic Guide ENGLISH Package Contents Compatible Memory Cards Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Part Names and Conventions in This Guide Page Table of Contents Contents: Basic Operations Safety Precautions Warning Caution •Do not attach any hard objects to the camera Gives basic instructions, from initial preparations to 4 shooting, playback, and saving on a computer Initial Preparations Inserting the Battery 1 Open the cover 2 Insert the battery 3 Close the cover Removing the Battery Inserting the Batteries 1Open the cover 2 Insert the batteries 3Close the cover Compatible Batteries Inserting the Memory Card 1Check the card’s write-protect tab 2 Open the cover 3 Insert the memory card Setting the Date and Time 1Turn the camera on 2Set the date and time 3Set the home time zone 4 Finish the setup process Display Language 1 Enter Playback mode 2 Access the setting screen 3Set the display language Trying the Camera Out Shooting Movies Start shooting Finish shooting Viewing 2 Browse through your images 3Play movies Erasing the Images 1Choose an image to erase Erase the image Using the Software System Requirements Installing the Software What you will need: 1Download the software 2Begin the installation 4Install the files Saving Images to a Computer 3 Save the images to the 1 Connect the camera to the computer 2 Turn the camera on to access Page System Map Camera Basics Practical guide that introduces other camera basics and 4 describes shooting and playback options On/Off Shutter Button Optical Viewfinder Shooting Display Options FUNC. Menu MENU Menu Indicator Display Smart Auto Mode Convenient mode for easy shots with greater control 4 over shooting Shooting (Smart Auto) Resize the subject and recompose the shot as needed Still Images/Movies Still Images Movies Scene Icons Common, Convenient Features Using the Self-Timer 1 Configure the setting 2Shoot Using the Self-Timerto Avoid Camera Shake Configure the setting Customizing the Self-Timer 1Choose [$] Deactivating the Flash Adding a Date Stamp Image Customization Features Red-EyeCorrection Changing Movie Image Quality Helpful Shooting Features Customizing Camera Operation Other Shooting Modes Shoot more effectively in various scenes, and take shots enhanced with unique image effects or captured using 4 special functions Specific Scenes Brightness/Color Customization (Live View Control) Applying Special Effects Shots Resembling Miniature Models (Miniature Effect) 2Choose the area to keep in focus 3For movies, choose the movie playback speed 4Return to the shooting screen and shoot Playback Speed and Estimated Playback Time (for One-MinuteClips) Shooting with a Toy Camera Effect (Toy Camera Effect) Choose [ ] Choose a color tone Shooting in Monochrome Special Modes for Other Purposes Shooting Long Exposures (Long Shutter) 1Choose [N] 2Choose the shutter speed 3 Check the exposure 4 Shoot P Mode More discerning shots, in your preferred shooting style Shooting in Program AE (<P> Mode) Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation) Locking Image Brightness/Exposure (AE Lock) 1Deactivate the flash (=41) 2 Lock the exposure 3Compose the shot and shoot Changing the Metering Method Changing the ISO Speed Correcting Image Brightness (i-Contrast) Color and Continuous Shooting Shooting Range and Focusing Shooting Distant Subjects (Infinity) Changing the AF Frame Mode Face AiAF Choosing Subjects to Focus On (Tracking AF) 1Choose [Tracking AF] 2Choose a subject to focus on Center Shooting with Servo AF Changing the Focus Setting Flash Using Eco Mode Other Settings Magnifying the Area in Focus 2Check the focus Changing the Image Display Style After Shots Changing the Image Display Period After Shots 1 Access the [Review image after Changing the Screen Displayed After Shots 1Set [Display Time] to [2 sec.], [4 sec.], [8 sec.], or [Hold] (=65) 2Configure the setting Playback Mode Have fun reviewing your shots, and browse or edit them in many ways Viewing Browsing and Filtering Images Finding Images Matching Specified Conditions 1 Choose the first condition for image display or navigation 2 Choose the second condition for image display or navigation 3 View the filtered images Image Viewing Options Protecting Images Choosing Images Individually 1Choose [Select] 3Protect the image Specifying All Images at Once 1Choose [Select All Images] Erasing Images Rotating Images Deactivating Auto Rotation Editing Still Images Correcting Red-Eye 1Choose [Red-EyeCorrection] 3 Correct the image Page Setting Menu Customize or adjust basic camera functions for 4 greater convenience Adjusting Basic Camera Functions Hiding the Start-upScreen Formatting Memory Cards 1Access the [Format] screen 2Choose [OK] 3Format the memory card File Numbering Date-BasedImage Storage Lens Retraction Timing Power-SavingAdjustment World Clock 1Specify your destination 2Switch to the destination time zone Date and Time Checking Certification Logos Adjusting Other Settings Restoring Defaults Accessories Use included accessories effectively and enjoy the camera in more ways with optional Canon accessories 4 and other compatible accessories sold separately Optional Accessories Flash Unit High-PowerFlash HF-DC2 Other Accessories AV Cable AVC-DC400 Interface Cable IFC-400PCU Using Optional Accessories Powering the Camera with Household Power 1Make sure the camera is off 3Insert the coupler 5Connect the power cord 3 Insert the coupler Printing Images Configuring Print Settings 1 Access the printing screen Cropping Images Before Printing (Cropping) 1Choose [Cropping] 2Adjust the cropping frame as needed Choosing Paper Size and Layout Before Printing 1Choose [Paper Settings] 2Choose a paper size 3Choose a type of paper 4Choose a layout Printing Movie Scenes 1Access the printing screen 2 Choose a printing method Movie Printing Options Adding Images to the Print List (DPOF) Configuring Print Settings Setting Up Printing for Individual Images 1Choose [Select Images & Qty.] 3 Specify the number of prints Setting Up Printing for All Images Clearing All Images from the Print List Adding Images to a Photobook Adding Images Individually Adding All Images to a Photobook Removing All Images from a Photobook Using an Eye-FiCard Disabling Eye-FiTransfer Choose [Disable] in [Eye-Fitrans.] 4 Appendix Helpful information when using the camera Troubleshooting Power Display on a TV Shooting [] is displayed when the shutter button is pressed halfway (=41) Shots are out of focus Subjects in shots look too dark Subjects look too bright, highlights are washed-out Shots look too dark despite the flash firing (=35) Shooting Movies Playback Memory Card Computer Eye-FiCards On-ScreenMessages File Error Print error Ink absorber full On-ScreenInformation Playback (Detailed Information Display) Summary of Movie Control Panel in “Viewing” (=68) Functions and Menu Tables FUNC. Menu Page 4 Shooting Menu Page 3 Set up Menu 2 Print Menu Playback Mode FUNC. Menu 1 Playback Menu Handling Precautions Specifications Number of Shots/Recording Time, Playback Time Number of Shots per Memory Card Recording Time per Memory Card Flash Range Shooting Range Continuous Shooting Speed Shutter Speed Battery Charger CB-2LF/CB-2LFE Index Page Page Canadian Radio Interference Regulations Trademark Acknowledgments About MPEG-4Licensing Disclaimer

Canon 4 Appendix, Helpful information when using the camera, Basic Guide, Functions and Menu

Models: 8063B002 8115B001 8157B001 8158B001 8159B001 8160B001 8161B001 A1400 A1400BK A2600 A2600BK A2600BL A2600PK A2600SIL

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