Canon Powershot A2600 User Guide

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Contents: Basic 
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Setting Menu
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Basic Guide
P Mode
Functions and Menu Tables
Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode
Shooting Mode
FunctionGIP t N
Flash (=
  41, 62)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
*1O 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/OffO O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O
Screen Display (
=  30)
Display Off*3O O– –O–O– – – – – –O O ONo Information DisplayO O–O O–O– – – –O O O O OInformation DisplayO O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O
*1  Not available, but switches to [ Z] in some cases.
*2 FE lock not available in [ !]	flash	mode.
*3 PowerShot A1400 onlyO Available or set automatically.  –
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FUNC. Menu
Shooting Mode
FunctionGIP t N
Exposure Compensation ( =
  54)O O*1O O O O O O O O O O O O O
ISO Speed (=  56)O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O–
    –O– – – – – – – – – – – – –O
White Balance (=  57)O O O O O O 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) Delay*2O O O O O–O O O O O O O O O OShots*3O O O O O–O O O O O O O O O O
Metering Method ( =  55)O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O
 –O– – – – – – – – – – – – – –
*1 Settings [Dark - Light].
*2 Cannot be set to 0 seconds in modes without selection of the number o\
f shots.
*3
	One	shot	(cannot	be	modified)	in	modes	without	selection	of	the	number	of	shots.
O Available or set automatically.  –
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Shooting Mode
FunctionGIP 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*1O O O O O O O
Focusing Range ( =  58, 59)
O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O
e u–O O O O–O O O O O O O O–O
*1 Synchronizes with the resolution setting and is automatically set ( =  42).O Available or set automatically. –
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4 Shooting Menu
Shooting Mode
FunctionGIP t N
AF Frame (=
  59)
Face AiAF*1O O O O O O O– –O O O O O–OTracking AF –O O O O–O– – –O O O O–OCenter–O O O O–O O–O O O O O O O
Digital Zoom (
=  38)
OnO O O–O O– – – – – – –O O OOff –O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O
AF-Point Zoom (=  65)
On –O O O O O O– – –O O O O–OOffO 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*2O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O
Continuous AF  (=  61)
OnO O O O O O–O O O O O O O–OOff –O O O O–O O O O O O O O O O
Lamp Setting (=  44
)
OnO O O O O O O O O O O O O O–OOffO O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O
Red-Eye Corr. ( =  43
)
OnO O–O O O O– – – – – –O–OOffO O O O O O O O O O O O O O–O
i-Contrast (=  56)
AutoO O– – – –O– – – – – – – – –
Off –O O O O O–O O O O O O O O O
*1 Operation when no faces are detected varies by shooting mode.
*2 [On] when subject movement is detected in [] mode.O Available or set automatically. –
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Shooting Mode
FunctionGIP t N
Review image after shooting ( =
  65)
Display Time Off/Quick/2 sec./4 sec./8 sec./HoldO O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O
Display InfoOffO O O O O O O O O O O O O O O ODetailed
–O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O
Blink Detection (
=  44)
OnO 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
Grid Lines (=  64)
On –O O O O O O O O O O O O O O OOffO O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O
Date Stamp (=  41)
Off
O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O ODate/Date & TimeO O O–O O– – – – – – –O O O
O
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P Mode
2 Print Menu
Item Ref. Page ItemRef. Page
Print –
Clear All  Selections
=
  98
Select Images & Qty. =
  98Print Settings
=  97
Select All  Images =
  98
Playback Mode FUNC. Menu
ItemRef. Page ItemRef. Page
Rotate =
  75Play Movie
=  68
Protect =
  72Image Search
=  70
Print =
  93Slideshow
=  71
3 Set up Menu
ItemRef. Page
ItemRef. Page
Mute =
  81Format
=  82, 83
Volume =
  81File Numbering
=  83
Hints & Tips =
  81Create Folder
=  84
Date/Time =
  16Video System
=  90
Time Zone =
  85Eye-Fi Settings
=  101
Lens Retract =
  84Certification	Logo	Display
=  85
Power Saving =
  28, 84Language
 =  17
LCD Brightness =
  81Reset All
=  86
Start-up Image =
  82
1 Playback Menu
ItemRef. Page ItemRef. Page
Slideshow =
  71Red-Eye Correction
=  78
Erase =
  74Resize
=  77
Protect =
  72Auto Rotate
=  76
Rotate =
  75Resume
=  68
Photobook Set-up =
  99Transition
=  68
i-Contrast =
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Specifications
Camera Effective 
Pixels (Max.) Approx. 16 million pixels
Lens Focal Length 5x zoom: 5.0 (W) – 25.0 (T) mm
(35mm film equivalent: 28 (W) – 140 (T) mm)
A1400ViewfinderReal-image type optical zoom viewfinder
LCD Monitor
A26003.0 type color TFT LCD
Effective Pixels: Approx. 230,000 dots
A14002.7 type color TFT LCD
Effective Pixels: Approx. 230,000 dots
File Format Design rule for Camera File system, DPOF (version 1.1) 
compliant
Data Type Still Images: Exif 2.3 (JPEG)
Movies: MOV (Image data: H.264; Audio data: Linear PCM 
(monaural))
Interface Hi-speed USB
Analog audio output (monaural)
Analog video output (NTSC/PAL)
Power Source
A2600Battery Pack NB-11L
AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC90
A1400AA alkaline batteries (AA NiMH batteries (Canon NB-3AH)) x2
AC Adapter Kit ACK800
• 
 However, connection requires DC Coupler DR-DC10, sold 
separately
Dimensions (Based 
on CIP

A Guidelines)
A260097.7 x 56.0 x 19.8 mm (3.85 x 2.20 x 0.78 in.)A140094.7 x 61.7 x 29.8 mm (3.73 x 2.43 x 1.17 in.)
Handling Precautions
•	 The camera 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 may cause malfunction or 
erase image data.
•	 If water droplets or dirt adheres to the camera or screen, wipe with a dry 
soft cloth, such as an eyeglass cloth. Do not rub hard or apply force.
•	 Never use cleaners containing organic solvents to clean the camera or 
screen.
•	 Use a blower brush to remove dust from the lens. If cleaning is difficult, 
contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk.
•	 To prevent condensation from forming on the camera after sudden 
temperature changes (when the camera is transferred from cold to warm 
environments), put the camera in an airtight, resealable plastic bag and 
let it gradually adjust to the temperature before removing it from the bag.
•	 If condensation does form on the camera, stop using it immediately . 
Continuing to use the camera in this state may damage it. Remove 
the battery/batteries and memory card, and wait until the moisture has 
evaporated before resuming use.
A2600•	 Before long-term battery storage, use up the battery’s remaining charge, 
remove it from the camera, and store it in a plastic bag or similar 
container. Storing a partially charged battery over extended periods 
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•	 The number of shots that can be taken is based on measurement guidelines\
 of the 
Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA).
•	 Under some shooting conditions, the number of shots and recording time m\
ay be less 
than mentioned above.
A2600•	Number of shots/time with a fully charged battery.
A1400•	The number of shots and recording time that can be taken may vary widely\
 depending 
on the brand of alkaline batteries used.
•	 Number of shots/time with fully charged NiMH batteries.
Number of Shots per Memory Card
Recording Pixels Number of Shots per Memory Card  
(Approx. shots)
8 GB 32 GB
 (Large)
16M/4608x3456 1903
7684
 (Medium 1)
8M/3264x2448 3721
15020
 (Medium 2)
2M/1600x1200 12927
52176
 (Small)
0.3M/640x480 40937
165225
 (Widescreen)
4608x2592 2531
10219
•	 The values in the table are measured according to Canon standards and ma\
y change 
depending on the subject, memory card and camera settings.
Weight (Based on 
CIPA Guidelines)
A2600Approx. 135 g (Approx. 4.76 oz.; including the battery and 
memory card)
Approx. 120 g (Approx. 4.23 oz.; camera body only)
A1400Approx. 174 g (Approx. 6.14 oz.; including the batteries and 
memory card)
Approx. 126 g (Approx. 4.44 oz.; camera body only)
Number of Shots/Recording Time, Playback Time
A2600
Number of Shots Approx. 220
 in Eco mode Approx. 300
Movie Recording Time*
1Approx. 50 minutes
Continuous Shooting*2Approx. 1 hour, 30 minutes
Playback Time Approx. 5 hours
A1400
Power SourceAlkaline BatteriesNiMH Batteries
(Sold Separately)
Number of  Shots Screen On
Approx. 150 Approx. 500
in Eco mode Approx. 200 Approx. 650
Screen Off Approx. 500 Approx. 1100
Movie Recording Time*
1Approx. 40 minutes Approx. 2 hours
Continuous Shooting*2Approx. 1 hour Approx. 3 hours
Playback Time Approx. 6 hours Approx. 13 hours
*1
 Time under default camera settings, when normal operations are performed, such as 
shooting, pausing, turning the camera on and off, and zooming.
*2
 Time available when shooting the maximum movie length (until recording stops 
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Continuous Shooting Speed
Shooting Mode Speed
G Approx. 0.8 shots/sec.
Approx. 2.9 shots/sec.
Shutter Speed
[] mode, automatically set range
1 – 1/2000 sec.
Range in all shooting modes 15 – 1/2000 sec.
Aperture
f/number f/2.8 / f/7.9 (W), f/6.9 / f/20 (T)
A2600
Battery Pack NB-11L
Type: Rechargeable lithium-ion battery
Nominal Voltage: 3.6 V DC
Nominal Capacity: 680 mAh
Charging Cycles: Approx. 300 times
Operating Temperatures: 0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F)
Dimensions: 34.6 x 40.2 x 5.2 mm (1.36 x 1.58 x 0.20 in.)
Weight: Approx. 13 g (approx. 0.46 oz.)
Recording Time per Memory Card
Image Quality Recording Time per Memory Card
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 ma\
y change 
depending on the subject, memory card and camera settings.
•	 Recording
	will	automatically	stop	when	the	clip	file	size	reaches	4	GB,	or	when	the	recording time reaches approximately 29 minutes and 59 seconds when shoo\
ting in  
[], or approximately 1 hour when shooting in [].
•	 Recording may stop even if the maximum clip length has not been reached \
on some 
memory cards. SD Speed Class 6 or higher memory cards are recommended.
Flash Range
Maximum wide angle ( j)50 cm – 3.0 m (1.6 – 9.8 ft.)
Maximum telephoto ( i)1.2 – 2.0 m (3.9 – 6.6 ft.)
Shooting Range
Shooting Mode Focusing Range Maximum Wide 
Angle (j) Maximum Telephoto 
(i)
– 3	cm	(1.2	in.)	–	infinity 1.2	m	(3.9	ft.)	–	infinity
Other modes
5	cm	(2.0	in.)	–	infinity 1.2	m	(3.9	ft.)	–	infinity
e* 3 – 50 cm 
(1.2 in. – 1.6 ft.) –
u* 3
	m	(9.8	ft.)	–	infinity 3	m	(9.8	ft.)	–	infinity
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A2600
Battery 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 / Fully charged: green (two-indicator 
system)
Operating Temperatures:
 5 – 40 °C (41 – 104 °F)
•	 All data is based on tests by Canon.
•	 Camera
	specifications	or	appearance	are	subject	to	change	without	notice.