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Contents: Basic

Operations

Advanced Guide

Camera Basics
Smart Auto

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Other Shooting

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Playback Mode

Setting Menu

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Basic Guide

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Summary of Contents for PowerShot A1400

Page 1: ...0 Click the buttons in the lower right to access other pages Next page Previous page Page before you clicked a link To jump to the beginning of a chapter click the chapter title at right From chapter...

Page 2: ...not included Compatible Memory Cards The following memory cards sold separately can be used regardless of capacity SD memory cards SDHC memory cards SDXC memory cards Eye Fi cards Cards conforming to...

Page 3: ...uthorized recording that infringes on copyright law and note that even for personal use photography may contravene copyright or other legal rights at some performances or exhibitions or in some commer...

Page 4: ...mount AV OUT Audio video output DIGITAL terminal Screen LCD monitor Movie button A Auto a Single image erase Up button Left button 1 Playback button Help button FUNC SET button h Flash Right button l...

Page 5: ...tips for expert camera use xx Pages with related information in this example xx represents a page number Instructions in this guide apply to the camera under default settings For convenience all supp...

Page 6: ...nary Notes and Legal Information 3 Part Names and Conventions in This Guide 4 Table of Contents 6 Contents Basic Operations 7 Safety Precautions 8 Basic Guide 11 Initial Preparations 12 Trying the Cam...

Page 7: ...ial effects Vivid Colors 48 Poster Effect 48 Fish Eye Effect 48 Miniature Effect 49 Toy Camera Effect 50 Monochrome 50 z z While adjusting image settings Live View Control 47 z z Focus on faces 34 46...

Page 8: ...ea water or other liquids Do not allow liquids or foreign objects to enter the camera This could result in electrical shock or fire If liquids or foreign objects come into contact with the camera inte...

Page 9: ...ng so may damage the image sensor When using the camera on a beach or at a windy location be careful not to allow dust or sand to enter the camera This may cause the product to malfunction In regular...

Page 10: ...Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index Basic Guide P Mode Do not sit down with the camera in your pocket Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the screen When putting the camera in your bag...

Page 11: ...Basics Smart Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index Basic Guide P Mode Basic Guide Gives basic instructions from initial preparations to shooting playback...

Page 12: ...to prevent it from moving Do not rest your fingers on the flash A2600 Charging the Battery Before use charge the battery with the included charger Be sure to charge the battery initially because the c...

Page 13: ...en they are not used Charge the battery on or immediately before the day of use The charger can be used in areas with 100 240 V AC power 50 60 Hz For power outlets in a different format use a commerci...

Page 14: ...z z Slide the cover and open it 2 Insert the batteries z z Insert the batteries as shown 3 Close the cover z z Lower the cover and hold it down as you slide it until it clicks into the closed position...

Page 15: ...ward position Slide the tab up until it clicks into the unlocked position 2 Open the cover z z Slide the cover and open it 3 Insert the memory card z z Insert the memory card facing as shown until it...

Page 16: ...amera on z z Press the power button X X The Date Time screen is displayed 2 Set the date and time z z Press the q r buttons to choose an option z z Press the o p buttons to specify the date and time z...

Page 17: ...battery after the battery pack or batteries are removed The date time battery will be charged in about 4 hours once you insert a sufficiently charged battery batteries or connect the camera to an AC...

Page 18: ...Aim the camera at the subject The camera will make a slight clicking noise as it determines the scene X X A scene icon is displayed in the upper right of the screen X X Frames displayed around any det...

Page 19: ...layed around any detected faces indicate that they are in focus z z Once recording begins take your finger off the movie button Finish shooting z z Press the movie button again to stop shooting The ca...

Page 20: ...e volume press the o p buttons To switch to Shooting mode from Playback mode press the shutter button halfway Erasing the Images You can choose and erase unneeded images one by one Be careful when era...

Page 21: ...ess the r button An explanation of the item is displayed To continue reading the explanation press the o p buttons to scroll up or down the screen Press the q button to return to the left hand screen...

Page 22: ...bit Windows Vista 1 GB or more Windows XP 512 MB or more Movies 1 GB or more Mac OS X 10 7 10 8 2 GB or more Mac OS X 10 6 1 GB or more Interfaces USB Free Hard Disk Space 440 MB or more 2 550 MB or m...

Page 23: ...z Turn the camera on and follow the on screen instructions to complete the installation process X X The software will connect to the Internet to update to the latest version and download new function...

Page 24: ...the 1 button to turn the camera on z z On a Macintosh computer CameraWindow is displayed when a connection is established between the camera and computer z z For Windows follow the steps introduced b...

Page 25: ...CameraWindow On a Macintosh computer if CameraWindow is not displayed after step 2 click the CameraWindow icon in the Dock the bar at the bottom of the desktop Although you can save images to a comput...

Page 26: ...e to this product and or accidents such as fire etc caused by the malfunction of non genuine Canon accessories e g a leakage and or explosion of a battery pack Please note that this warranty does not...

Page 27: ...Shooting Modes Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index Basic Guide P Mode Advanced Guide 4 1 On Off 28 Shutter Button 29 Optical Viewfinder 29 Shooting Display Options 30 FUNC Menu 30 ME...

Page 28: ...once the camera is in Playback mode You can turn the camera off when the lens is retracted by pressing the 1 button Power Saving Features Auto Power Down As a way to conserve battery power the camera...

Page 29: ...X The camera shoots as a shutter sound is played z z Keep the camera still until the shutter sound ends Images may be out of focus if you shoot without initially pressing the shutter button halfway L...

Page 30: ...hots are composed However on screen image brightness may not match the brightness of your shots Note that any on screen image distortion or jerky subject motion will not affect recorded images For pla...

Page 31: ...configured To undo any accidental setting changes you can restore the camera s default settings 86 MENU Menu Configure a variety of camera functions through other menus as follows Menu items are grou...

Page 32: ...tings 86 Indicator Display The indicator on the back of the camera 4 lights up or blinks depending on the camera status A2600 Color Indicator Status Camera Status Green On Connected to a computer 24 o...

Page 33: ...Mode Other Shooting Modes Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index Basic Guide P Mode Smart Auto Mode Convenient mode for easy shots with greater control over shooting 4 2 Shooting Smart...

Page 34: ...is displayed in the upper right of the screen 37 X X Frames displayed around any detected subjects indicate that they are in focus 3 Compose the shot z z To zoom in and enlarge the subject move the z...

Page 35: ...pose shots the focus brightness and colors will be automatically adjusted Elapsed Time Finish shooting z z Press the movie button again to stop shooting The camera beeps twice as recording stops X X R...

Page 36: ...you attempt to shoot indicates that shooting is not possible until the flash has finished recharging Shooting can resume as soon as the flash is ready so either press the shutter button all the way do...

Page 37: ...scenes when the camera is held still as when mounted on a tripod Try shooting in G mode 53 if the scene icon does not match actual shooting conditions or if it is not possible to shoot with your expec...

Page 38: ...remain on the screen When you are pressing the shutter button halfway and the camera detects subject movement a blue frame is displayed and the focus and image brightness are constantly adjusted Servo...

Page 39: ...noticeably grainy ZoomPlus Blue range digital zoom range where the image will appear grainy Because the blue range will not be available at some resolution settings 42 the maximum zoom factor can be...

Page 40: ...t Configure the setting z z Follow step 1 in Using the Self Timer 39 and choose X X Once the setting is complete is displayed z z Follow step 2 in Using the Self Timer 40 to shoot Still Images Movies...

Page 41: ...flashing icon is displayed when you press the shutter button halfway in low light conditions mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to keep it still Still Images Adding a Date Stamp The c...

Page 42: ...not used for approximately two seconds approximately ten seconds after darkening the screen turns off The camera turns off after approximately three minutes of inactivity z z By pressing the q button...

Page 43: ...image areas other than eyes if the camera misinterprets red eye makeup as red pupils for example You can also correct existing images 78 Movies Changing Movie Image Quality 2 image quality settings ar...

Page 44: ...light conditions with the flash Configure the setting z z Press the n button choose Lamp Setting on the 4 tab and then choose Off 31 z z To restore the original setting repeat this process but choose...

Page 45: ...ode Other Shooting Modes Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index Basic Guide P Mode Other Shooting Modes Shoot more effectively in various scenes and take shots enhanced with unique imag...

Page 46: ...e m button choose in the menu and choose the desired option 30 2 Shoot Still Images Movies I Shoot portraits Portrait z z Take shots of people with a softening effect Still Images Shoot under low ligh...

Page 47: ...For a warm reddish tone adjust the level to the right and for a cool bluish tone adjust it to the left Still Images Shooting With Reduced Blur Digital IS Shoot with minimal camera shake and subject b...

Page 48: ...ch vivid colors Still Images Movies Posterized shots Poster Effect z z Shots that resemble an old poster or illustration In and modes try taking some test shots first to make sure you obtain the desir...

Page 49: ...z Move the zoom lever to resize the frame and press the o p buttons to move it 3 For movies choose the movie playback speed z z Press the n button and then press the q r buttons to choose the speed 4...

Page 50: ...r tone and then press the m button X X A preview is shown of how your shot will look with the effect applied 3 Shoot Standard Shots resemble toy camera images Warm Images have a warmer tone than with...

Page 51: ...focus on and white frames around other faces 3 Press the shutter button all the way down X X The camera now enters shooting standby mode and Look straight at camera to start count down is displayed X...

Page 52: ...z z Follow step 1 in Specific Scenes 46 and choose N 2 Choose the shutter speed z z Press the m button choose in the menu and choose the desired shutter speed 30 3 Check the exposure z z Press the sh...

Page 53: ...hots in your preferred shooting style Instructions in this chapter apply to the camera when set to G mode G Program AE AE Auto Exposure Before using a function introduced in this chapter in modes othe...

Page 54: ...quate exposure Movies can be recorded in G mode as well by pressing the movie button However some H and n settings may be automatically adjusted for movie recording For details on the shooting range i...

Page 55: ...z To unlock AE release the shutter button and press the r button again In this case is no longer displayed 3 Compose the shot and shoot AE Auto Exposure Still Images Changing the Metering Method Adjus...

Page 56: ...shooting conditions correction may be inaccurate or may cause images to appear grainy You can also correct existing images 78 Still Images Changing the ISO Speed z z Press the m button choose in the m...

Page 57: ...or shooting under ordinary incandescent tungsten lighting and similarly colored fluorescent lighting Fluorescent For shooting under warm white or similarly colored or cool white fluorescent lighting F...

Page 58: ...ure are locked at the position level determined when you pressed the shutter button halfway Shooting may stop momentarily or continuous shooting may slow down depending on shooting conditions camera s...

Page 59: ...ce only After you aim the camera at the subject a white frame is displayed around the person s face determined by the camera to be the main subject and up to two gray frames are displayed around other...

Page 60: ...s detected is displayed 3 Shoot z z Press the shutter button all the way down to shoot Servo AF 61 is set to On and cannot be changed Tracking may not be possible when subjects are too small or move t...

Page 61: ...frames may not turn blue when you press the shutter button halfway In this case the focus and exposure are set according to the specified AF frame mode If adequate exposure cannot be obtained shutter...

Page 62: ...ose the shot and shoot Still Images Flash Changing the Flash Mode You can change the flash mode to match the shooting scene z z Press the r button press the q r buttons to choose a flash mode and then...

Page 63: ...on X X The flash fires and when is displayed the flash output level is retained z z To unlock FE release the shutter button and press the r button again In this case is no longer displayed 3 Compose t...

Page 64: ...orizontal reference while shooting Configure the setting z z Press the n button choose Grid Lines on the 4 tab and then choose On 31 X X Once the setting is complete grid lines are displayed on the sc...

Page 65: ...their face is too large for the screen or if the camera detects subject movement The display will not magnify when using the digital zoom 38 or Tracking AF 60 Still Images Changing the Image Display...

Page 66: ...buttons to choose Display Info Press the q r buttons to choose the desired option z z To restore the original setting repeat this process but choose Off Off Displays only the image Detailed Displays s...

Page 67: ...ode Have fun reviewing your shots and browse or edit them in many ways To prepare the camera for these operations press the 1 button to enter Playback mode It may not be possible to play back or edit...

Page 68: ...identified by a icon To play movies go to step 3 3 Play movies z z To start playback press the m button press the o p buttons to choose and then press the m button again 4 Adjust the volume z z Press...

Page 69: ...formation display see above is a histogram showing the distribution of brightness in the image The horizontal axis represents the degree of brightness and the vertical axis how much of the image is at...

Page 70: ...second condition for image display or navigation z z Press the o p q r buttons to choose a condition and then press the m button 3 View the filtered images z z Images matching your conditions are disp...

Page 71: ...itch to other images while zoomed press the q r buttons Press the m button again to restore the original setting You can return to single image display from magnified display by pressing the n button...

Page 72: ...se a menu item to configure and then choose the desired option 31 z z To start the slideshow with your settings choose Start and press the m button z z To return to the menu screen press the n button...

Page 73: ...the q r buttons to choose an image and then press the m button is displayed z z To cancel selection press the m button again is no longer displayed z z Repeat this process to specify other images 3 P...

Page 74: ...se Erase and then press the m button X X The current image is now erased z z To cancel erasure press the q r buttons to choose Cancel and then press the m button Erasing All Images You can erase all i...

Page 75: ...n button A confirmation message is displayed z z Press the q r buttons to choose OK and then press the m button Specifying All Images at Once 1 Choose Select All Images z z Following step 2 in Choosin...

Page 76: ...90 each time you press the m button z z To return to the menu screen press the n button Movies with an image quality of cannot be rotated Rotation is not possible when Auto Rotate is set to Off 76 Dea...

Page 77: ...1 tab 31 2 Choose an image z z Press the q r buttons to choose an image and then press the m button 3 Choose an image size z z Press the q r buttons to choose the size and then press the m button X X...

Page 78: ...he m button 4 Save as a new image and review z z Follow steps 4 5 in Resizing Images 77 For some images correction may be inaccurate or may cause images to appear grainy Images may look grainy after r...

Page 79: ...art Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index Basic Guide P Mode Some images may not be corrected accurately To overwrite the original image with the correct...

Page 80: ...asic Operations Advanced Guide Camera Basics Smart Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index Basic Guide P Mode Setting Menu Customize or adjust basic camera...

Page 81: ...ng movies press the o button Adjust volume with the o p buttons as needed Adjusting the Volume Adjust the volume of individual camera sounds as follows z z Choose Volume and then press the m button z...

Page 82: ...card 101 contains software on the card itself Before formatting an Eye Fi card install the software on a computer 1 Access the Format screen z z Choose Format and then press the m button 2 Choose OK...

Page 83: ...rmatting process Low level formatting takes longer than Formatting Memory Cards 82 because data is erased from all storage regions of the memory card You can cancel low level formatting in progress by...

Page 84: ...ted for safety about one minute after you press the 1 button in Shooting mode 28 To have the lens retracted immediately after you press the 1 button set the retraction timing to 0 sec z z Choose Lens...

Page 85: ...s to choose World and then press the m button z z Press the q r buttons to choose the destination z z To set daylight saving time 1 hour ahead press the o p buttons to choose z z Press the m button 2...

Page 86: ...hen press the m button Adjusting Other Settings The following settings can also be adjusted on the 3 tab Video System 90 Eye Fi Settings 101 Restoring Defaults If you accidentally change a setting you...

Page 87: ...ng Modes Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index Basic Guide P Mode Accessories Use included accessories effectively and enjoy the camera in more ways with optional Canon accessories and...

Page 88: ...CB 2LDE are also supported A2600 AC Adapter Kit ACK DC90 z z For powering the camera using household power Recommended when using the camera over extended periods or when connecting the camera to a p...

Page 89: ...ransformer designed for traveling which may damage the battery Flash Unit High Power Flash HF DC2 z z External flash for illuminating subjects that are out of range of the built in flash High Power Fl...

Page 90: ...camera and TV are off 2 Connect the camera to the TV z z On the TV insert the cable plugs fully into the video inputs as shown z z On the camera open the terminal cover and insert the cable plug fully...

Page 91: ...shown just as you would a battery following step 2 in Inserting the Battery 13 z z Make sure the coupler cable passes through the port A2600 Terminals Coupler Cable Port 4 Close the cover z z Lower t...

Page 92: ...3 Insert the coupler z z Insert the coupler as shown z z Make sure the coupler cable passes through the port A1400 Coupler Cable Port 4 Close the cover z z Lower the cover and hold it down as you slid...

Page 93: ...e compatible printer sold separately with the USB cable 1 Make sure the camera and printer are off 2 Connect the camera to the printer z z Open the cover Holding the smaller cable plug in the orientat...

Page 94: ...from the time of shooting to print under optimal settings Red Eye 1 Corrects red eye No of Copies Choose the number of copies to print Cropping Specify a desired image area to print 94 Paper Settings...

Page 95: ...the m button 2 Choose a paper size z z Press the o p buttons to choose an option and then press the m button 3 Choose a type of paper z z Press the o p buttons to choose an option and then press the...

Page 96: ...ing Images Before Printing Cropping 94 to choose the printing area 4 Print the image Movies Printing Movie Scenes 1 Access the printing screen z z Follow steps 1 6 in Easy Print 93 to choose a movie T...

Page 97: ...ettings as desired 31 Print Type Standard One image is printed per sheet Index Smaller versions of multiple images are printed per sheet Both Both standard and index formats are printed Date On Images...

Page 98: ...in is no longer displayed 3 Specify the number of prints z z Press the o p buttons to specify the number of prints up to 99 z z To set up printing for other images and specify the number of prints rep...

Page 99: ...resumed from the next image Still Images Adding Images to a Photobook Photobooks can be set up on the camera by choosing up to 998 images on a memory card and importing them into the software on your...

Page 100: ...X X is displayed z z To remove the image from the photobook press the m button again is no longer displayed z z Repeat this process to specify other images z z When finished press the n button to ret...

Page 101: ...the card s user manual Poor Eye Fi connections may cause image transfer to take a long time and transfer may be interrupted in some cases Eye Fi cards may become hot due to their transfer functions B...

Page 102: ...ing as follows to disable Eye Fi transfer by the card if necessary Choose Disable in Eye Fi trans z z Press the n button choose Eye Fi Settings on the 3 tab and then press the m button z z Choose Eye...

Page 103: ...Basics Smart Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index Basic Guide P Mode Appendix Helpful information when using the camera 4 8 Troubleshooting 104 On Scree...

Page 104: ...t the terminals do not touch any metal objects If these measures do not help and the battery is still depleted soon after charging it has reached the end of its life Purchase a new battery A1400 Batte...

Page 105: ...rast by using i Contrast 56 78 Use AE lock or spot metering 55 Subjects look too bright highlights are washed out Set the flash mode to 41 Adjust brightness by using exposure compensation 54 Use AE lo...

Page 106: ...ge or movie playback may not be possible if a computer is used to rename files or alter the folder structure Refer to the Software Guide 21 for details on folder structure and file names Playback stop...

Page 107: ...rotate Cannot modify image Cannot modify Cannot assign to category Unselectable image The following functions may be unavailable for images that were renamed or already edited on a computer or images...

Page 108: ...printing 93 may not be possible for photos from other cameras or images that have been altered using computer software even if the camera is connected to the printer Print error Check the paper size s...

Page 109: ...oting mode 111 Scene icon 37 Flash mode 41 62 Red eye correction 43 Date stamp 41 ISO speed 56 i Contrast 56 Grid lines 64 AE lock 55 FE lock 63 Shutter speed Aperture value Zoom bar 34 Blink detectio...

Page 110: ...62 Focusing range 58 59 File size Still images Resolution 118 Movies Playback time 119 Protection 72 Red eye correction 43 78 i Contrast 56 78 Shooting date time 16 Some information may not be display...

Page 111: ...ction G I P t N Flash 41 62 O O O O O O O O O O O O O O h O O O O O O O O O O O O Z 1 O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O AE Lock FE Lock 55 63 2 O AF Lock 62 O O O Eco Mode 42 63 On Off O O O O O O O...

Page 112: ...ite Balance 57 O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O Drive Mode 58 O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O Self Timer 39 O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O...

Page 113: ...dix Index Basic Guide P Mode Shooting Mode Function G I P t N Resolution 42 O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O Movie Quality 43 O O O O O O O O 1 O O O O O O O...

Page 114: ...Off O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O AF Point Zoom 65 On O O O O O O O O O O O Off O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O Servo AF 61 On O O O O O O O O O Off 2 O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O Continuous AF 61...

Page 115: ...ge after shooting 65 Display Time Off Quick 2 sec 4 sec 8 sec Hold O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O Display Info Off O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O Detailed O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O Blink Detecti...

Page 116: ...Page Item Ref Page Rotate 75 Play Movie 68 Protect 72 Image Search 70 Print 93 Slideshow 71 3 Set up Menu Item Ref Page Item Ref Page Mute 81 Format 82 83 Volume 81 File Numbering 83 Hints Tips 81 Cr...

Page 117: ...ng Precautions The camera is a high precision electronic device Avoid dropping it or subjecting it to strong impact Never bring the camera near magnets motors or other devices that generate strong ele...

Page 118: ...le are measured according to Canon standards and may change depending on the subject memory card and camera settings Weight Based on CIPA Guidelines A2600 Approx 135 g Approx 4 76 oz including the bat...

Page 119: ...cording Time per Memory Card 8 GB 32 GB 49 min 15 sec 3 hr 19 min 00 sec 1 hr 28 min 53 sec 5 hr 59 min 05 sec The values in the table are measured according to Canon standards and may change dependin...

Page 120: ...asic Guide P Mode A2600 Battery Charger CB 2LF CB 2LFE Rated Input 100 240 V AC 50 60 Hz 8 0 VA 0 07 A 100 V 0 04 A 240 V Rated Output 4 2 V 0 41 A Charging Time Approx 2 hr when using NB 11L Charge I...

Page 121: ...Battery and charger kit 88 Level 109 Power saving 28 Battery Charging 12 Eco mode 42 63 Level 109 Power saving 28 Battery and charger kit 88 Battery charger 2 88 Blink detection 44 C Camera Reset all...

Page 122: ...ngle image display 19 Slideshow 71 TV display 90 W White balance color 57 Widescreen resolution 42 World clock 85 Wrist strap Strap Z Zoom 18 34 38 Power saving 28 Printing 93 Program AE 54 Protecting...

Page 123: ...er or an experienced radio TV technician for help The cable with the ferrite core provided with the digital camera must be used with this equipment in order to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B...

Page 124: ...from Microsoft About MPEG 4 Licensing This product is licensed under AT T patents for the MPEG 4 standard and may be used for encoding MPEG 4 compliant video and or decoding MPEG 4 compliant video tha...

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