Canon 8253B001, 8254B001, 8255B001, A2500, PowerShot A2500 Black Basic Guide

Basic Guide

4 Gives basic instructions, from initial preparations to shooting, playback, and saving on a computer

Initial Preparations...................	10
Trying the Camera Out.............	14
Using the Software...................	17
System Map...............................	21

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

Index

Contents

Camera User Guide Basic Guide ENGLISH Package Contents Compatible Memory Cards Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Part Names and Conventions in This Guide Table of Contents Contents: Basic Operations Safety Precautions Warning Caution Basic Guide Initial Preparations Inserting the Battery and Memory Card 1 Check the card’s write-protecttab 2Open the cover 3Insert the battery 4Insert the memory card Removing the Battery and Memory Card Remove the battery Remove the memory card Setting the Date and Time 1Turn the camera on 4 Finish the setup process Changing the Date and Time 1 Access the camera menu 2Choose [Date/Time] 3Change the date and time Trying the Camera Out 3Compose the shot Shooting Movies Start shooting 4Shoot Shooting Still Images Focus 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 1Download the software Begin the installation 4Install the files Saving Images to a Computer 1Connect the camera to the computer 2 Turn the camera on to access CameraWindow 3 Save the images to the computer System Map 4 Camera Basics On/Off Shutter Button Shooting Display Options FUNC. Menu MENU Menu Indicator Display Smart Auto Mode Shooting (Smart Auto) Shooting Movies Start shooting 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 [$] 2 Configure the setting Deactivating the Flash Adding a Date Stamp Using Eco Mode 1Configure the setting Image Customization Features Helpful Shooting Features Customizing Camera Operation Other Shooting Modes Specific Scenes Brightness/Color Customization (Live View Control) 1 Enter 3 Shoot Shooting With Reduced Blur (Digital IS) 1Enter [] mode Applying Special Effects Shots Resembling Miniature Models (Miniature Effect) 2Choose the area to keep in focus 3For movies, choose the movie playback speed 4 Return 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 Shooting in Program AE ([P] Mode) Locking Image Brightness/Exposure (AE Lock) 1Deactivate the flash (=34) 2 Lock the exposure 2 Compose 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 Shooting with the AF Lock 1 Lock the focus Flash Using Eco Mode Other Settings Deactivating the Digital Zoom 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 shooting] screen Changing the Screen Displayed After Shots Playback Mode Viewing Browsing and Filtering Images Finding Images Matching Specified Conditions Choose the first condition for image display or navigation Choose the second condition for image display or navigation 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 Editing Still Images 5Review the new image 1Choose [i-Contrast] 4Save as a new image and review Correcting Red-Eye 1Choose [Red-EyeCorrection] 3 Correct the image Setting Menu 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 Optional Accessories Using Optional Accessories Powering the Camera with Household Power 1Make sure the camera is off 2 Open the cover 3Insert the coupler 4Close the cover 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 Available Layout Options 3Choose a type of paper 3Choose the printing area 4Print the image Printing Movie Scenes 1Access the printing screen 2Choose a printing method Setting Up Printing for Individual Images 1Choose [Select Images & Qty.] 3Specify the number of prints Setting Up Printing for All Images Clearing All Images from the Print List Printing Images Added to the Print List (DPOF) 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.] Appendix Troubleshooting Power Display on a TV Shooting Shooting Movies Playback Memory Card Computer Eye-FiCards On-ScreenMessages Exceeded selection limit Communication error Naming error Lens Error A camera error was detected (error number) On-ScreenInformation Playback (Detailed Information Display) Summary of Movie Control Panel in “Viewing” (=93) Functions and Menu Tables FUNC. Menu 4 Shooting Menu 3 Set up Menu 2 Print Menu Playback Mode FUNC. Menu 1 Playback Menu Handling Precautions Specifications Number of Shots/Recording Time, Playback Time Recording Time per Memory Card Number of Shots per Memory Card Flash Range Shooting Range Continuous Shooting Speed Shutter Speed Aperture Battery Pack NB-11L Battery Charger CB-2LF/CB-2LFE Index Page Page Trademark Acknowledgments About MPEG-4Licensing Disclaimer

Canon Basic Guide

Models: 8253B001 8254B001 8255B001 A2500 PowerShot A2500 Black