Canon PowerShot A495, User Manual

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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
Conventions Used in This Guide ...... 8
Safety Precautions............................ 9
1 Getting Started ............. 13
Compatible Memory Cards
(Sold Separately) ............................ 14
Inserting the Batteries and
Memory Card .................................. 14
Setting the Date and Time .............. 17
Setting the Display Language......... 19
Formatting Memory Cards .............. 20
Pressing the Shutter Button............ 21
Taking Pictures (Smart Auto).......... 22
Viewing Images .............................. 26
Erasing Images............................... 27
Shooting Movies ............................. 28
Viewing Movies............................... 31
Transferring Images to
a Computer for Viewing .................. 32
Accessories .................................... 36
Separately Sold Accessories .......... 37
2 Learning More............... 39
Components Guide......................... 40
Indicator .......................................... 41
Screen Display................................ 42
Power Saving Function
(Auto Power Down)......................... 43
FUNC. Menu – Basic Operations ... 44
MENU – Basic Operations.............. 45
Changing the Sound Settings ......... 46
Returning the Camera to Default
Settings ........................................... 47
Low Level Memory Card
Formatting ....................................... 48
3 Shooting in Special
Conditions and
Commonly Used
Functions ...................... 49
Shooting in Various Conditions ....... 50
Turning the Flash Off ...................... 53
Zooming in Closely on Subjects
(Digital Zoom).................................. 54
Inserting the Date and Time............ 56
Using the Self-Timer ....................... 57
Using the Face Self-Timer .............. 58
4
Choosing Settings
Yourself ......................... 59
Shooting in Program AE.................. 60
Adjusting the Brightness
(Exposure Compensation) .............. 60
Turning the Flash On ...................... 61
Shooting Close-ups (Macro) ........... 61
Shooting Far Away Subjects
(Infinity) ........................................... 62
Changing the Recording Pixel
Setting (Image Size)........................ 62
Changing the Compression Ratio
(Image Quality)................................ 63
Changing the ISO Speed ................ 64
Adjusting the White Balance ........... 65
Continuous Shooting....................... 66
Changing the Tone of an Image
(My Colors)...................................... 67
Shooting Using the Two Second
Self-Timer........................................ 68
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