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Contents: Basic

Operations

Advanced Guide

Camera 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, and saving on a computer

Initial Preparations ...................

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Page 1: ...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 title pages you can access...

Page 2: ...emory 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 SD standards However not...

Page 3: ...nfringes 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 commercial settings The camera w...

Page 4: ...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 Display Down button n but...

Page 5: ...e 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 supported memory cards are sim...

Page 6: ...mation 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 Camera Out 18 Using the Softw...

Page 7: ...8 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 59 z z Without using the f...

Page 8: ...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 interior immediately turn the...

Page 9: ...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 use small amounts of smoke...

Page 10: ...ries 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 ensure that hard objects...

Page 11: ...er Shooting Modes Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index Basic Guide P Mode Basic Guide Gives basic instructions from initial preparations to shooting playback and saving on a computer...

Page 12: ...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 camera is not sold with the...

Page 13: ...e 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 commercially available adapter for...

Page 14: ...en 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 Compatible Batteries Use...

Page 15: ...b 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 clicks into the locked pos...

Page 16: ...er 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 z When finished press the...

Page 17: ...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 adapter kit sold separatel...

Page 18: ...ect 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 detected subjects indicate th...

Page 19: ...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 camera beeps twice as record...

Page 20: ...tons 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 erasing images because they c...

Page 21: ...ation 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 The Help menu can also be...

Page 22: ...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 more 2 Display 1024 x 768 r...

Page 23: ...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 functions Installation may take so...

Page 24: ...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 below z z In the screen tha...

Page 25: ...h 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 computer simply by connecting yo...

Page 26: ...ccidents 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 apply to repairs arising o...

Page 27: ...de 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 MENU Menu 31 Indicator Displ...

Page 28: ...yback 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 automatically deactivates...

Page 29: ...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 Length of shutter sound pla...

Page 30: ...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 playback display options see...

Page 31: ...cidental 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 grouped by purpose on tabs suc...

Page 32: ...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 or display off 28 42 63 84...

Page 33: ...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 Auto 34 Common Convenient...

Page 34: ...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 zoom lever toward i telepho...

Page 35: ...tness 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 Recording will stop automat...

Page 36: ...ates 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 down and wait or release it...

Page 37: ...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 expected effect color or bright...

Page 38: ...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 AF Try shooting in G mode...

Page 39: ...s 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 achieved by following step...

Page 40: ...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 Customizing the Self Timer...

Page 41: ...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 camera can add the shooting...

Page 42: ...y 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 again is displayed and Ec...

Page 43: ...s 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 are available For guidelines...

Page 44: ...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 On Helpful Shooting Featu...

Page 45: ...layback 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 image effects or captured usin...

Page 46: ...enu 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 light Low Light z z Shoot with...

Page 47: ...djust 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 blur In scenes without peop...

Page 48: ...es 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 desired results Still Images Sh...

Page 49: ...esize 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 Return to the shooting scr...

Page 50: ...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 Standard Cool Images have...

Page 51: ...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 X The lamp blinks and the...

Page 52: ...ific 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 shutter button halfway to vi...

Page 53: ...oting 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 other than G make sure the fun...

Page 54: ...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 in G mode see Shooting Rang...

Page 55: ...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 Adjust the metering method how...

Page 56: ...tion 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 menu and choose the desired...

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

Page 58: ...tion level determined when you pressed the shutter button halfway Shooting may stop momentarily or continuous shooting may slow down depending on shooting conditions camera settings and the zoom posit...

Page 59: ...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 detected faces When the c...

Page 60: ...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 too rapidly or when subject...

Page 61: ...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 speeds and aperture value...

Page 62: ...ll 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 press the m button X X Th...

Page 63: ...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 the shot and shoot FE Flash...

Page 64: ...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 screen z z To restore the or...

Page 65: ...or 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 Style After Shots You can...

Page 66: ...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 shooting details 110 When D...

Page 67: ...r 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 images that were renamed o...

Page 68: ...lay 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 the o p buttons to adjust...

Page 69: ...e 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 each level of brightness...

Page 70: ...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 displayed in yellow frames To...

Page 71: ...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 Approximate Position of Di...

Page 72: ...e 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 Still Images Movies Protec...

Page 73: ...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 Protect the image z z Press...

Page 74: ...e 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 images at once Be careful w...

Page 75: ...ssage 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 Choosing a Selection Method 74 ch...

Page 76: ...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 Deactivating Auto Rotation Fo...

Page 77: ...e 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 Save new image is display...

Page 78: ...w 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 repeated editing using this...

Page 79: ...ng 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 corrected image choose Overwrite...

Page 80: ...uide 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 functions for greater con...

Page 81: ...on 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 z Choose an item and then...

Page 82: ...e 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 z z Press the o p buttons...

Page 83: ...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 choosing Stop In this cas...

Page 84: ...inute 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 Retract and then choose 0...

Page 85: ...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 Switch to the destination...

Page 86: ...usting 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 can restore default camer...

Page 87: ...ting 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 other compatible accessor...

Page 88: ...d 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 printer or computer Cannot...

Page 89: ...aveling 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 Flash HF DC1 can also be use...

Page 90: ...nnect 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 into the camera terminal...

Page 91: ...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 the cover and hold it down...

Page 92: ...nsert 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 slide it until it clicks into...

Page 93: ...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 orientation shown insert the plug...

Page 94: ...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 Specify the paper size lay...

Page 95: ...aper 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 m button 4 Choose a layout...

Page 96: ...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 The screen at left is displ...

Page 97: ...t 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 are printed with the shoo...

Page 98: ...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 repeat steps 2 3 z z Printing...

Page 99: ...e 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 computer where they are st...

Page 100: ...emove 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 return to the menu screen Sti...

Page 101: ...or 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 Battery power will be consu...

Page 102: ...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 Fi trans and then choose D...

Page 103: ...er 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 Screen Messages 107 On Screen I...

Page 104: ...ch 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 Batteries are depleted quickly...

Page 105: ...6 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 lock or spot metering 55 Red...

Page 106: ...ot 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 stops or audio skips Switch to...

Page 107: ...e 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 shot with another camera...

Page 108: ...sible 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 setting 95 If this error me...

Page 109: ...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 detection 44 Time zone 85 A2600 Ba...

Page 110: ...le 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 displayed when viewing images on...

Page 111: ...2 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 O O O O O O O O O Screen...

Page 112: ...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 Self Timer Settings 40 De...

Page 113: ...de 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 Focusing Range 58 59 O O...

Page 114: ...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 On O O O O O O O O O O O O...

Page 115: ...ay 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 Detection 44 On O O O O O O O O O...

Page 116: ...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 Create Folder 84 Date Time 1...

Page 117: ...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 electromagnetic fields which...

Page 118: ...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 battery and memory card Appro...

Page 119: ...rd 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 depending on the subject memory ca...

Page 120: ...ttery 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 Indicator Charging orange F...

Page 121: ...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 86 Center AF frame mode 60...

Page 122: ...eshow 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 72 P shooting mode 54 R R...

Page 123: ...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 of Part 15 of the FCC rule...

Page 124: ...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 that was encoded only 1 for a...

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