Canon PowerShot A495 Getting Started

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Contents

6Table of ContentsChapters 1 – 3 explain the basic operations and frequently used functions ofthis camera. Chapters 4 onward explain the advanced functions, letting youlearn more as you read each chapter.Checking the Package Contents ...... 2Read This First ................................. 3What Do You Want to Do? ............... 4Conventions Used in This Guide ...... 8Safety Precautions............................ 91 Getting Started ............. 13Compatible Memory Cards(Sold Separately) ............................ 14Inserting the Batteries andMemory Card .................................. 14Setting the Date and Time .............. 17Setting the Display Language......... 19Formatting Memory Cards .............. 20Pressing the Shutter Button............ 21Taking Pictures (Smart Auto).......... 22Viewing Images .............................. 26Erasing Images............................... 27Shooting Movies ............................. 28Viewing Movies............................... 31Transferring Images toa Computer for Viewing .................. 32Accessories .................................... 36Separately Sold Accessories .......... 372 Learning More............... 39Components Guide......................... 40Indicator .......................................... 41Screen Display................................ 42Power Saving Function(Auto Power Down)......................... 43FUNC. Menu – Basic Operations ... 44MENU – Basic Operations .............. 45Changing he Sound Settings ......... 46Returning the Camera to DefaultSettings ........................................... 47Low Level Memory CardFormatting ....................................... 483 Shooting in SpecialConditions andCommonly UsedFunctions ...................... 49Shooting in Various Conditions ....... 50Turning the Flash Off ...................... 53Zooming in Closely on Subjects(Digital Zoom).................................. 54Inserting the Date and Time............ 56Using the Self-Timer ....................... 57Using the Face Self-Timer .............. 584 Choosing SettingsYourself ......................... 59Shooting in Program AE.................. 60Adjusting the Brightness(Exposure Compensa ion) .............. 60Turning the Flash On ...................... 61Shooting Close-ups (Macro) ........... 61Shooting Far Away Subjects(Infinity) ........................................... 62Changing the Recording PixelSetting (Image Size)........................ 62Changing the Compression Ra io(Image Quality)................................ 63Changing the ISO Speed ................ 64Adjusting the White Balance ........... 65Continuous Shoo ing....................... 66Changing the Tone of an Image(My Colors)...................................... 67Shooting Using the Two SecondSelf-Timer........................................ 68Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals