Canon Powershot A2500 User Guide

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•	 Some images may not be corrected accurately.
•	 To overwrite the original image with the corrected image, choose 
[Overwrite] in step 4. In this case, the original image will be erased.
•	 Protected images cannot be overwritten.
Still Images
Correcting Red-Eye
Automatically corrects images affected by red-eye. You can save the 
corrected
	 image 	 as 	 a 	 separate 	 file.
1 Choose [Red-Eye Correction].
zzPress the  button, and then 
choose [Red-Eye Correction] on the [ 1] 
tab (=
 26).
2 Choose an i mage.
zzPress the  buttons to choose an 
image.
3 Correct the image.
zzPress the  button.
XXRed-eye detected by the camera is now 
corrected, and frames are displayed 
around corrected image areas.
zzEnlarge or reduce images as needed. 
Follow the steps in “Magnifying Images” 
(=
 64).
4 Save as a new image and 
review
.
zzPress the  buttons to 
choose [New File], and then press the 
 button.
XXThe	image	is	now	saved	as	a	new	file.
zzFollow step 5 in “Resizing Images” 
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Setting Menu
Customize or adjust basic camera functions for greater 
convenience
Adjusting Basic Camera  Functions ........ .........................73
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Hiding Hints and Tips
Display of hints and tips for camera functions can be deactivated.
zzChoose [Hints & Tips], and then choose 
[Off].
Screen Brightness
Adjust screen brightness as follows.
zzChoose [LCD Brightness], and then 
press the  buttons to adjust the 
brightness.
•	 For maximum brightness, press and hold the < p> button for at least one 
second when the shooting screen is displayed or when in single-image dis\
play. 
(This will override the [LCD Brightness] setting on the [ 3] tab.) To restore 
the original brightness, press and hold the < p> button again for at least one 
second or restart the camera.
Adjusting Basic Camera Functions
Functions can be configured on the [ 3] tab. Customize commonly used 
functions as desired, for greater convenience ( = 26).
Silencing Camera Operations
Silence camera sounds and movies as follows.
zzChoose [Mute], and then choose [On].
•	Operation can also be silenced by holding down the < p> button as you turn 
the camera on.
•	 Sound is not played during movies if you mute camera sounds ( =
 73). To 
restore sound during movies, press the < o> button. Adjust volume with the 
 buttons, as needed.
Adjusting the Volume
Adjust the volume of individual camera sounds as follows.
zzChoose [Volume], and then press the 
 button.
zzChoose an item, and then press the 
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3 Format the memory card.
zzTo begin the formatting process, press 
the  buttons to choose [OK], 
and then press the  button.
zzWhen formatting is finished, [Memory 
card formatting complete] is displayed. 
Press the  button.
•	 Formatting or erasing data on a memory card only changes file 
management information on the card and does not erase the data 
completely. When transferring or disposing of memory cards, take 
steps to protect personal information if necessary, as by physically 
destroying cards.
•	 The total card capacity indicated on the formatting screen may be less t\
han 
the advertised capacity.
Low-Level FormattingPerform low-level formatting in these cases: [Memory card error] is 
displayed, the camera is not working correctly, card image reading/writing is 
slower, continuous shooting is slower, or movie recording suddenly stops. 
Low-level formatting erases all data on a memory card. Before low-level \
formatting, copy images on the memory card to a computer, or take other 
steps to back them up.
zzOn the screen in step 2 of “Formatting 
Memory Cards” (= 74), press the 
 buttons to choose [Low Level 
Format], and then press the  
buttons to select this option. A [
] icon is 
displayed.
zzFollow step 3 in “Formatting Memory 
Cards” (= 74) to continue with the 
formatting process.
Hiding the Start-up Screen
If you prefer, you can deactivate display of the start-up screen normally 
shown when you turn the camera on.
zzChoose [Start-up Image], and then 
choose [Off].
Formatting Memor y Cards
Before using a new memory card or a card formatted in another device, yo\
u 
should format the card with this camera.
Formatting erases all data on a memory card. Before formatting, copy 
images on the memory card to a computer, or take other steps to back them 
up.
An Eye-Fi card (=
 90) contains software on the card itself. Before 
formatting an Eye-Fi card, install the software on a computer.
1 Access the [Format] screen .
zzChoose [Format], and then press the 
 button.
2 Choose [OK].
zzPress the  buttons to choose 
[Cancel], press the  buttons to 
choose [OK], and then press the  
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Date-Based Image Storage
Instead of saving images in folders created each month, you can have the\
 
camera create folders each day you shoot to store shots taken that day.
zzChoose [Create Folder], and then choose 
[Daily].
XXImages will now be saved in folders 
created on the shooting date.
Lens Retraction Timing
The lens is normally retracted for safety about one minute after you pre\
ss 
the  button in Shooting mode ( = 23). To have the lens retracted 
immediately after you press the < 1> button, set the retraction timing to  
[0 sec.].
zzChoose [Lens Retract], and then choose 
[0 sec.].
•	 Low-level formatting takes longer than “Formatting Memory Cards” (\
 = 74), 
because data is erased from all storage regions of the memory card.
•	 You can cancel low-level formatting in progress by choosing [Stop]. In th\
is 
case, all data will be erased, but the memory card can be used normally.
File Numbering
Your shots are automatically numbered in sequential order (0001 – 999\
9) 
and saved in folders that store up to 2,000 images each. You can change 
how the camera assigns file numbers.
zzChoose [File Numbering], and then 
choose an option.
Continuous Images are numbered 
consecutively (until the 9999th 
shot is taken/saved) even if you 
switch memory cards.
Auto Reset Image numbering is reset to 0001 
if you switch memory cards, or 
when a new folder is created.
•	
Regardless of the option selected in this setting, shots may be numbered\
 
consecutively after the last number of existing images on newly inserted\
 
memory cards. To start saving shots from 0001, use an empty (or formatted 
(=
 74)) memory card.
•	 Refer to the Software Guide  (= 17) for information on the card folder 
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World Clock
To ensure that your shots will have the correct local date and time when \
you 
travel abroad, simply register the destination in advance and switch to \
that 
time zone. This convenient feature eliminates the need to change the Date/
Time setting manually.
Before using the world clock, be sure to set the date and time and your \
home time zone, as described in “Setting the Date and Time” (=
 12).
1 Specify your destination.
zzChoose [Time Zone], and then press the 
 button.
zzPress the  buttons to choose 
[ World], and then press the  
button.
zzPress the  buttons to choose the 
destination.
zzTo set daylight saving time (1 hour 
ahead), press the  buttons to 
choose [
].
zzPress the  button.
2 Switch to th e destination time 
zone.
zzPress the  buttons to choose  
[ World], and then press the  
button.
XX[] is now shown on the shooting screen 
(“On-Screen Information” ( = 97)).
•	Adjusting the date or time while in [] mode (= 12) will automatically 
update your [ Home] time and date.
Power-Saving Adjustment
Adjust the timing of automatic camera and screen deactivation (Auto Pow\
er 
Down and Display Off, respectively) as needed ( = 23).
zzChoose [Power Saving], and then press 
the  button.
zzAfter choosing an item, press the 
 buttons to adjust it as needed.
•	To conserve battery power, you should normally choose [On] for 
[Auto Power Down] and [1 min.] or less for [Display Off].
•	 The [Display Off] setting is applied even if you set [Auto Power Down] to [Off].
•	 These power-saving functions are not available when you have set Eco mod\
e 
(=
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Display Language
Change the display language as needed.
zzChoose [Language ], and then press 
the  button.
zzPress the  buttons to 
choose a language, and then press the 
 button.
Adjusting Other Settings
The following settings can also be adjusted on the [ 3] tab.
•	 [Video System] (=
 81)
•	 [Eye-Fi Settings] (=
 90)
Date and Time
Adjust the date and time as follows.
zzChoose [Date/Time], and then press the 
 button.
zzPress the  buttons to choose 
an item, and then press the  
buttons to adjust the setting.
Checking Certification Logos
Some logos for certification requirements met by the camera can be viewed 
on the screen. Other certification logos are printed in this guide, on the 
camera packaging, or on the camera body.
zzChoose [Certification Logo Display], and 
then press the  button.
 
						

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Restoring Defaults
If you accidentally change a setting, you can restore default camera 
settings.
zzChoose [Reset All], and then press the 
 button.
zzPress the  buttons to choose 
[OK], and then press the  button.
XXDefault settings are now restored.
•	 The following functions are not restored to default settings.
-
 [3 ] tab settings [Date/T
ime] (= 12), [Time Zone] (= 76), [Language ] 
(= 14), and [Video System] (= 81)
-
 Custom white balance data you have recorded ( = 51)
-
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Accessories
Use included accessories effectively and enjoy the 
camera in more ways with optional Canon accessories 
and other compatible accessories sold separately
Optional Accessories ...............80
Using Optional Accessories ....81
Printing Images
 

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Using an Eye-Fi Card
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Flash Unit
High-Power Flash HF-DC2
zzExternal flash for illuminating subjects 
that are out of range of the built-in flash.   
High-Power Flash HF-DC1 can also be 
used.
Other Accessories
AV Cable AVC-DC400
zzConnect the camera to a TV to enjoy 
playback on the larger TV screen.
Interface Cable IFC-400PCU
zzFor connecting the camera to a computer 
or printer.
Printers
Canon-brand PictBridge-
Compatible Printers
zzPrinting images without a computer is 
possible by connecting the camera to 
a Canon-brand PictBridge-compatible 
printer.  
For details, visit your nearest Canon 
dealer.
Optional Accessories
The following camera accessories are sold separately. Note that availability 
varies by area, and some accessories may no longer be available.
Power Supplies
Battery Pack NB-11L
zzRechargeable lithium-ion battery
Battery Charger CB-2LF/CB-2LFE
zzCharger for Battery Pack NB-11L
•	 The battery includes a convenient cover which you can attach to know the\
 
charging status at a glance. Attach the cover so that ▲ is visible on a charged 
battery, and attach it so that ▲ is not visible on an uncharged battery.
•	 CB-2LD is also supported.
AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC90
zzFor 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 be used to 
charge the camera battery.
•	The battery charger and AC adapter kit 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 the plug. Never use an electrical transformer designed 
for traveling, which may damage the battery.