Canon Powershot A2500 User Guide

							Camera User Guide
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©CANON INC. 2013 CDD-E525-010
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Contents:		
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Camera	Basics
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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
•	 A memory card is not included.
Compatible Memor y Cards
The following memory cards (sold separately) can be used, regardless o\
f 
capacity.
•	SD memory cards*
•	 SDHC memory cards*
•	 SDXC memory cards*
•	Eye-Fi cards* Cards conforming to SD standards. However , not all memory cards have been verified 
to work with the camera.
About Eye-Fi CardsThis product is not guaranteed to support Eye-Fi card functions (includ\
ing 
wireless transfer). In case of an issue with an Eye-Fi card, please che\
ck 
with the card manufacturer.
Also note that an approval is required to use Eye-Fi cards in many count\
ries 
or regions. Without approval, use of the card is not permitted. If it is\
 unclear 
whether the card has been approved for use in the area, please check wit\
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the card manufacturer.
 
						

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Preliminar y Notes and Legal 
Information
•	 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 
arising from any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including memory 
cards, that result in the failure of an image to be recorded or to be 
recorded in a way that is machine readable.
•	 Images recorded by the camera are intended for personal use. Refrain 
from unauthorized 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 commercial \
settings.
•	 The camera warranty is valid only in the area of purchase. In case of 
camera problems while abroad, return to the area of purchase before 
contacting a Canon Customer Support Help Desk.
•	 Although the LCD monitor is produced under extremely high-precision 
manufacturing conditions and more than 99.99% of the pixels meet 
design specifications, in rare cases some pixels may be defective or may 
appear as red or black dots. This does not indicate camera damage or 
affect recorded images.
•	 The LCD monitor may be covered with a thin plastic film for protection 
against scratches during shipment. If covered, remove the film before 
using the camera.
•	 When the camera is used over an extended period, it may become warm. 
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Part Names and Conventions in This Guide
 Speaker Zoom lever Shooting:    / 
 <

j (wide angle)> 
Playback: 
 

 / 
 <

g (index)>
 Lens Shutter button Lamp
 Power button Microphone Flash Tripod socket Memory card/battery cover
 DC coupler cable  port Strap mount AV OUT (Audio/video output) / 
DIGITAL terminal
•	 In this guide, icons are used to represent the corresponding camera 
buttons on which they appear, or which they resemble.
•	 The following camera buttons and controls are represented by icons.
 <

o>
 
Up button  on back <
q>
 Left button  on back 

 Right button  on back <
p>
 Down button  on back
•	 Shooting modes and on-screen icons and text are indicated in brackets.
 Screen (LCD monitor) Movie button  / 
< a (Single-image erase)> /  
Up button
  / Left button Indicator
  button < (Help)> button FUNC./SET  button  / Right button  / 
Down button
  button
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: Important information you should know
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: Notes and tips for expert camera use
•	 =xx: Pages with related information (in this example, “xx” represe\
nts a 
page number)
•	 Instructions in this guide apply to the camera under default settings.
•	 For convenience, all supported memory cards are simply referred to as 
the “memory card”.
•	 The tabs shown above titles indicate whether the function is used for st\
ill 
images, movies, or both.
Still Images:   Indicates that the function is used w hen shooting or 
viewing still images.
Movies:   Indicates that the function is used w hen shooting or 
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Package Contents  .........................2
Compatible Memory Cards
 
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Preliminary Notes and Legal 
Information
 
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Part Names and Conventions  
in This Guide
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Table of Contents
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Contents: Basic Operations
 

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Safety Precautions
 
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Basic Guide ...................... 9
Initial Preparations  .......................10
Trying the Camera Out
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Using the Software
 

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System Map
 
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Advanced Guide .............22
1 Camera Basics ..................... 22
On/Off .......................................... 23
Shutter Button   .............................. 24
Shooting Display Options
 

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FUNC. Menu
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MENU Menu
 

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Indicator Display
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2 Smart Auto Mode .................28
Shooting  (Smart Auto) .... .............29
Common, Convenient Features
 
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Image Customization Features
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Helpful Shooting Features
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Customizing Camera Operation
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3 Other Shooting Modes  ........39
Specific Scenes  ........................... 40
Applying Special Effects  
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Special Modes  
for Other Purposes
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4 P Mode .................................. 47
Shooting in Program AE  
([P] Mode)
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Image Brightness  
(Exposure Compensation)
 

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Color and Continuous Shooting
 

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Shooting Range and Focusing
 

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Flash
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Using Eco Mode
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Other Settings
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5 Playback Mode ....................60
Viewing ........................................ 61
Browsing and Filtering Images
 
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Image Viewing Options
 

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Protecting Images
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Erasing Images
 

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Rotating Images
 

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Editing Still Images
 

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6 Setting Menu  ........................ 72
Adjusting Basic Camera  
Functions
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7 Accessories .........................79
Optional Accessories .... ...............80
Using  Optional Accessories
 
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Printing Images
 

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Using an Eye-Fi Card................... 90
8 Appendix ..............................92
Troubleshooting .... .......................93
On-Screen Messages
 
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On-Screen Information
 

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Functions and Menu Tables
 

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Handling Precautions
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Specifications
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Index
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Contents: Basic Operations
 4 Shoot
zzUse camera-determined settings (Auto Mode)  .................................... 29
Shooting people well
I
Portraits (= 40)
P
Against Snow (= 40)
Matching specific scenes
Low Light(= 40)
t
Fireworks (= 40)
Applying special effects
Vivid Colors (= 42)Poster Effect (= 42)Fish-Eye Effect (= 42)
Miniature Effect (= 43)Toy Camera Effect (= 44)Monochrome(= 44)
zzWhile adjusting image settings (Live View Control)  ............................. 41
zzFocus on faces ......................................................................... 29,  40,  53
zzWithout using the flash (Flash Off) ....................................................... 34
zzInclude yourself in the shot (Self-Timer) ........................................ 33,  45
zzAdd a date stamp ................................................................................. 35
 1 View
zzView images (Playback Mode) ............................................................. 61
zzAutomatic playback (Slideshow) .......................................................... 64
zzOn a TV ................................................................................................ 81
zzOn a computer ..................................................................................... 18
zzBrowse through images quickly ........................................................... 62
zzErase images ....................................................................................... 67
 E Shoot/V iew Movies
zzShoot movies ....................................................................................... 29
zzView movies (Playback Mode)  ............................................................. 61
 c Print
zzPrint pictures ........................................................................................ 83
  Save
zzSave images to a computer ................................................................. 18
 
						

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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\
, 
immediately turn the camera off and remove the battery.
If the battery charger becomes wet, unplug it from the outlet and consul\
t 
your camera retailer or a Canon Customer Support Help Desk.
•	 Use only the recommended battery.
•	 Do
	 not 	 place 	 the 	 battery 	 near 	 or 	 in 	 direct 	 flame.
•	 Unplug the power cord periodically, and using a dry cloth, wipe away 
any dust and dirt that has collected on the plug, the exterior of the 
power outlet, and the surrounding area.
•	 Do not handle the power cord with wet hands.
•	 Do not use the equipment in a manner that exceeds the rated 
capacity of the electrical outlet or wiring accessories. Do not use if 
the power cord or plug are damaged, or not fully plugged into the 
outlet.
•	 Do not allow dirt or metal objects (such as pins or keys) to contact 
the terminals or plug.
The battery may explode or leak, resulting in electrical shock or fire.  This 
could cause injury and damage the surroundings. In the event that a batt\
ery 
leaks and the battery electrolyte contacts eyes, mouth, skin or clothing\
, 
immediately flush with water.
•	 Turn the camera off in places where camera use is prohibited.
The electromagnetic waves emitted by the camera may interfere with the 
operation of electronic instruments and other devices. Exercise adequate\
 
caution when using the camera in places where use of electronic devices \
is 
restricted, such as inside airplanes and medical facilities.Safety Precautions
•	 Before using the product, please ensure that you read the safety 
precautions described below. Always ensure that the product is used 
correctly.
•	 The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended 
to prevent injuries to yourself and other persons, or damage to the 
equipment.
•	 Be sure to also check the guides included with any separately sold 
accessories you use.
WarningDenotes the possibility of serious injury or death.
•	 Do
	
not
	
trigger
	
the 	 flash 	 in 	 close 	 proximity 	 to 	 people’s 	 eyes.
Exposure to the intense light produced by the flash could damage eyesight. 
In particular, remain at least 1 meter (39 inches) away from infants when 
using the flash.
•	 Store this equipment out of the reach of children and infants.
Strap: Putting the strap around a child’s neck could result in asphyxiation.
•	 Use only recommended power sources.
•	 Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the product.
•	 Avoid dropping or subjecting the product to severe impacts.
•	 To avoid the risk of injury, do not touch the interior of the product if 
it has been dropped or otherwise damaged.
•	 Stop using the product immediately if it emits smoke, a strange 
smell, or otherwise behaves abnormally.
•	 Do not use organic solvents such as alcohol, benzine, or thinner to 
clean the product.
•	 Do not let the product come into contact with water (e.g. sea water) 
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materials stuck to the front of the unit. Please use a cotton swab to re\
move 
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.
If the battery is left inside the camera, damage caused by leakage may 
occur.
•	 Before you discard the battery, cover the terminals with tape or other 
insulators.
Contacting other metal materials may lead to fire or explosions.
•	 Unplug the battery charger from the power outlet after charging is 
complete, or when you are not using it.
•	 Do not place anything, such as cloth, on top of the battery charger 
while it is charging.
Leaving the unit plugged in for a long period of time may cause it to 
overheat and distort, resulting in fire.
•	 Do not place the battery near pets.
Pets biting the battery could cause leakage, overheating or explosion, 
resulting in fire or damage.
•	 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 do 
not come into contact with the screen.
•	 Do not attach any hard objects to the camera.
Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the screen.
CautionDenotes the possibility of injury.
•	 When holding the camera by the strap, be careful not to bang it, 
subject it to strong impacts or shocks, or let it get caught on other 
objects.
•	 Be careful not to bump or push strongly on the lens.
This could lead to injury or damage the camera.
•	 Be careful not to subject the screen to strong impacts.
If the screen cracks, injury may result from the broken fragments.
•	 When
	
using
	
the
	 flash, 	 be 	 careful 	 not 	 to 	 cover 	 it 	 with 	 your 	 fingers 	 or 	
clothing.
This could result in burns or damage to the flash.
•	 A

void using, placing or storing the product in the following places:
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Places subject to direct sunlight
-

 
Places subject to temperatures above 40 °C (104 °F)
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Humid or dusty areas
These could cause leakage, overheating or an explosion of the battery

, 
resulting in electrical shock, fire, burns or other injuries.
High temperatures may cause deformation of the camera or battery charger\
 
casing.
CautionDenotes the possibility of damage to the equipment.
•	 Do not aim the camera at bright light sources (such as the sun on a 
clear day).
Doing 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 use, small amounts of smoke may be emitted from the 
flash.
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Appendix
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Basic Guide
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Basic Guide
Initial Preparations  ...................10
Trying the Camera Out   .............14
Using the Software
  ...................17
System Map
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Gives basic instructions, from initial preparations to 
shooting, playback, and saving on a computer
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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 battery by pushing 
it in (
) and down ().
2 Charge the battery .
zzCB-2LF: Flip out the plug () and plug 
the charger into a power outlet ().
zzCB-2LFE: Plug the power cord into the 
charger, then plug the other end into a 
power outlet.
XXThe charging lamp turns orange and 
charging begins.
XXWhen charging is finished, the lamp turns 
green.
3 Remove the battery .
zzAfter unplugging the battery charger, 
remove the battery by pushing it in () 
and up ().
CB-2LF
CB-2LFE
Initial Preparations
Prepare for shooting as follows.
Attaching the Strap
Attach the strap.
zzThread the end of the strap through the 
strap hole (), and then pull the other 
end of the strap through the loop on the 
threaded end (
).
Holding the Camera
zzPlace the strap around your wrist.
zzWhen shooting, keep your arms close to 
your body and hold the camera securely 
to prevent it from moving. Do not rest 
your fingers on the flash.