Canon A1200, A1200BK, A1200SL Table of Contents

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.

Checking the Package Contents .......	2
Read This First ..................................	3
What Do You Want to Do? ................	4
Table of Contents ..............................	6
Conventions Used in This Guide .......	9
Safety Precautions...........................	10
1 Getting Started..................	13
Compatible Memory Cards
(Sold Separately)...........................	14
Inserting the Batteries and Memory
Card...............................................	14
Setting the Date and Time ...............	18
Setting the Display Language..........	20
Formatting Memory Cards ...............	21
Pressing the Shutter Button.............	22
Taking Pictures (Smart Auto)...........	23
Viewing Images ...............................	26
Erasing Images................................	27
Shooting or Viewing Images in
Easy Mode.....................................	28
Shooting Movies ..............................	29
Viewing Movies................................	31
Transferring Images to a Computer
for Viewing.....................................	32
Accessories .....................................	36
Separately Sold Accessories ...........	37
2 Learning More ...................	39
Components Guide..........................	40
Screen Display.................................	43
Indicators .........................................	44
FUNC. Menu – Basic Operations ....	45
MENU – Basic Operations...............	46

Changing the Sound Settings .........	47
Adjusting the Screen Brightness .....	49
Returning the Camera to Default
Settings .........................................	50
Power Saving Function
(Auto Power Down).......................	51
Clock Functions...............................	51
3 Shooting with Commonly
Used Functions .................	53
Turning the Flash Off ......................	54
Zooming in More Closely on
Subjects (Digital Zoom).................	55
Inserting the Date and Time............	57
Using the Self-Timer .......................	58
Changing the Recording Pixel
Setting (Image Size) .....................	61
Changing the Compression Ratio
(Image Quality) .............................	61
4 Adding Effects and Shooting
in Various Conditions .......	63
Shooting in Various Conditions .......	64
Easily Changing the Brightness
and Color When Shooting
(Live View Control)........................	67
Shooting in Discreet Mode ..............	68
Adding Effects and Shooting
(Creative Filters) ...........................	68
Detecting a Face and Shooting
(Smart Shutter) .............................	73
Shooting Long Exposures ...............	77

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