Canon Conventions Used in This Guide

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)

(FUNC./SET button)

(Right button) (Left button)

(Down button)

•: Things you should be careful about.

• : Troubleshooting tips.

• : Hints for getting more out of your camera.

• : Supplemental information.

•(p. xx): Reference pages.“xx” stands for a page number.

•This guide assumes all functions are at their default settings.

•The various types of memory cards that can be used in this camera are collectively referred 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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