Canon Powershot A2500 User Guide

Camera User Guide
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©CANON INC. 2013 CDD-E525-010
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Make sure you read this guide, including the “Safety 
Precautions” section, before using the camera.
•	 Reading this guide will help you learn to use the camera 
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Contents:  
Basic Operations
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Smart Auto 
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Other Shooting 
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P Mode
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Index
Basic Guide
Playback Mode
Package Contents
Before use, make sure the following items are included in the package.
If anything is missing, contact your camera retailer.
Camera
Battery Pack NB-11LBattery Charger
CB-2LF/CB-2LFE
Wrist Strap WS-800Getting Started
Warranty Card
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Setting Menu
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Basic Guide
Playback Mode
Preliminar y Notes and Legal 
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•	 Take and review some test shots initially to make sure the images were 
recorded correctly. Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and 
affiliates, and its distributors are not liable for any consequential damages 
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Advanced Guide
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Smart Auto 
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Appendix
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Basic Guide
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Part Names and Conventions in This Guide
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 Lens Shutter button Lamp
 Power button Microphone Flash Tripod socket Memory card/battery cover
 DC coupler cable  port Strap mount AV OUT...

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Basic Guide
Playback Mode
Package Contents  .........................2
Compatible Memory Cards
 
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Preliminary Notes and Legal 
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Part Names and Conventions  
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Contents: Basic Operations
 4 Shoot
zzUse camera-determined settings (Auto Mode)  .................................... 29
Shooting people well
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Portraits (= 40)
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Against Snow (= 40)
Matching specific scenes
Low Light(= 40)
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Fireworks (= 40)
Applying special effects
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•	 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\
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immediately turn the camera off and remove the battery.
If the battery charger becomes...

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materials stuck to the front of the unit. Please use a cotton swab to re\
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dirt, dust or other foreign matter from the flash to prevent heat build-up and 
damage to the unit.
•	 Remove and store the battery when you are not using the camera.
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Initial Preparations  ...................10
Trying the Camera Out   .............14
Using the Software
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System Map
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Gives basic instructions, from initial preparations to 
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Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
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Basic Guide
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Charging the Batter y
Before use, charge the battery with the included charger. Be sure to charge 
the battery initially, because the camera is not sold with the battery charged.
1 Insert the battery .
zzAfter aligning the ▲ marks on the battery 
and charger, insert the...