Canon Powershot A2600 User Guide

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Preliminary Notes  
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Contents: Basic 
Operations
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Smart Auto 
Mode
Other Shooting 
Modes
Playback Mode
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Index
Basic Guide
P Mode
Basic Guide
Gives basic instructions, from initial preparations to 
shooting, playback, and saving on a computer
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Initial Preparations ................... 12
Trying the Camera Out
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Using the Software
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System Map
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Initial Preparations
Prepare for shooting as follows.
Attaching 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.
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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
  
						

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•	 To protect the battery and keep it in optimal condition, do not charge 
it continuously for more than 24 hours.
•	 For battery chargers that use a power cord, do not attach the 
charger or cord to other objects. Doing so could result in malfunction 
or damage to the product.
•	 For details on charging time and the number of shots and recording time \
possible with a fully charged battery, see “Number of Shots/Recording Time, 
Playback Time” (=
  11 8 ).
•	 Charged batteries gradually lose their charge, even when they are not us\
ed. 
Charge the battery on (or immediately before) the day of use.
•	 The charger 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, wh\
ich may 
damage the battery.
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Inserting the Batter y
Insert the included battery.
1 Open the cover.
zzSlide the cover () and open it ().
2 Insert the battery.
zzWhile pressing the battery lock in the 
direction of the arrow, insert the battery 
as shown and push it in until it clicks into 
the locked position.
zzIf you insert the battery facing the wrong 
way, it cannot be locked into the correct 
position.
	Always	confirm	that	the	battery	is facing the right way and locks when 
inserted.
3 Close the cover.
zzLower the cover () and hold it down as 
you slide it, until it clicks into the closed 
position (
).
Terminals Battery  Lock
   
						

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Removing the Battery
zzOpen the cover and press the battery 
lock in the direction of the arrow.
XXThe battery will pop up.
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Inserting the Batteries
Insert the included batteries.
1 Open the cover.
zzSlide the cover () and open it ().
2 Insert the batteries.
zzInsert the batteries as shown.
3 Close the cover.
zzLower the cover () and hold it down as 
you slide it, until it clicks into the closed 
position (
).
Compatible BatteriesUse AA alkaline batteries or Canon AA NiMH batteries (sold separately, 
=  88).
•	 Due	to	the	variations	in	performance	of	other	batteries,	use	of	specified	batteries only is recommended.
•	 NiMH batteries last longer in cameras than alkaline batteries do, especi\
ally in 
cold weather.
•	 For guidelines on how many shots or hours of recording are possible with\
 
various batteries, see “Number of Shots/Recording Time, Playback Time” 
(
=
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Inserting the Memor y Card
Insert a memory card (sold separately).
Note that before using a new memory card (or a memory card formatted 
in another device), you should format the memory card with this camera \
(=
  82).
1	 Check	the	card’s	write-protect	tab.
zzRecording is not possible on memory 
cards with a write-protect tab when the 
tab is in the locked (downward) position. 
Slide the tab up until it clicks into the 
unlocked position.
2 Open the cover.
zzSlide the cover () and open it ().
3 Insert the memory card.
zzInsert the memory card facing as shown 
until it clicks into the locked position.
zzMake sure the memory card is facing the 
right way when you insert it. Inserting 
memory cards facing the wrong way may 
damage the camera.
Label
4 Close the cover.
zzLower the cover () and hold it down as 
you slide it, until it clicks into the closed 
position (
).
•	 For guidelines on how many shots or hours of recording can be saved on o\
ne 
memory card, see “Number of Shots per Memory Card” ( =  11 8).
Removing the Memory Card
zzOpen the cover and push the memory 
card in until it clicks, and then slowly 
release the memory card.
XXThe memory card will pop up.
   
						

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Setting the Date and Time
Set the current date and time correctly as follows if the [Date/Time] screen 
is displayed when you turn the camera on. Information you specify this w\
ay 
is recorded in image properties when you shoot, and it is used when you \
manage images by shooting date or print images showing the date.
You can also add a date stamp to shots, if you wish ( =
  41).
1 Turn the camera on.
zzPress the power button.
XXThe [Date/Time] screen is displayed.
2 Set the date and time.
zzPress the  buttons to choose an 
option.
zzPress the  buttons to specify 
the date and time.
zzWhen	finished,	press	the	 button.
3 Set the home time zone.
zzPress the  buttons to choose 
your home time zone.
4 Finish the setup process.
zzPress the  button to complete the 
setting. The setting screen is no longer 
displayed.
XXOnce the date and time have been set, 
the [Date/Time] screen is no longer 
displayed.
zzTo turn off the camera, press the power 
button.
•	 Unless you set the date and time, the [Date/Time] screen will be 
displayed each time you turn the camera on. Specify the correct 
information.
•	 To set daylight saving time (1 hour ahead), choose [] in step 2 and then 
choose [] by pressing the  buttons.
      
						

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Changing the Date and TimeAdjust the date and time as follows.
1 Access the camera menu.
zzPress the  button.
2 Choose [Date/Time].
zzMove the zoom lever to choose the [ 3] 
tab.
zzPress the  buttons to choose 
[Date/Time], and then press the  
button.
3 Change the date and time.
zzFollow step 2 in “Setting the Date and 
Time” (=  16) to adjust the settings.
zzPress the  button to close the 
menu.
•	 Date/time settings can be retained for about 3 weeks by the camera’s built-in 
date/time battery (backup battery) after the battery pack or batteries\
 are 
removed.
•	 The date/time battery will be charged in about 4 hours once you insert a\
 
sufficiently
	charged	battery/batteries	or	connect	the	camera	to	an	AC	adapter	kit (sold separately, =  88), even if the camera is left off.
•	 Once the date/time battery is depleted, the [Date/Time] screen will be 
displayed when you turn the camera on. Follow the steps in “Setting t\
he Date 
and Time” (=
  16) to set the date and time.
Display Language
Change the display language as needed.
1 Enter Playback mode.
zzPress the  button.
2 Access the setting screen.
zzPress and hold the < m> button, and 
then press the  button.
3 Set the display language.
zzPress the  buttons to 
choose a language, and then press the 
 button.
XXOnce the display language has been set, 
the setting screen is no longer displayed.
•	 You can also change the display language by pressing the < n> button 
and choosing [Language ] on the [3] tab.
        
						

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Still ImagesMovies
Tr ying the Camera Out
Follow these instructions to turn the camera on, shoot still images or 
movies, and then view them.
Shooting (Smart Auto)
For	fully	automatic	selection	at	optimal	settings	for	specific	scenes,	simply	let the camera determine the subject and shooting conditions.
1 Turn the camera on.
zzPress the power button.
XXThe startup screen is displayed.
2 Enter [] mode.
zzPress the  button repeatedly until  
[] is displayed.
zzAim the camera at the subject. The 
camera will make a slight clicking noise 
as it determines the scene.
XXA scene icon is displayed in the upper 
right of the screen.
XXFrames displayed around any detected 
subjects indicate that they are in focus.
3 Compose the shot.
zzTo zoom in and enlarge the subject, move 
the zoom lever toward < i> (telephoto), 
and to zoom away from the subject, move 
it toward  (wide angle).
4 Shoot.
Shooting Still Images
Focus.
zzPress the shutter button lightly, halfway 
down. The camera beeps twice after 
focusing, and AF frames are displayed to 
indicate image areas in focus.
Shoot.
zzPress the shutter button all the way 
down.
XXAs the camera shoots, a shutter sound 
is played, and in low-light conditions, the 
flash
	fires	automatically.
zzKeep the camera still until the shutter 
sound ends.
XXYour shot is only displayed until the 
camera is ready to shoot again.
   
						

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Shooting Movies
Start shooting.
zzPress the movie button. The camera 
beeps once as recording begins, and  
[
Rec] is displayed with the elapsed time.
XXBlack bars displayed on the top and 
bottom edges of the screen indicate 
image areas not recorded.
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faces indicate that they are in focus.
zzOnce	recording	begins,	take	your	finger	off the movie button.
Finish shooting.
zzPress the movie button again to stop 
shooting. The camera beeps twice as 
recording stops.
Elapsed Time
Viewing
After shooting images or movies, you can view them on the screen as 
follows.
1 Enter Playback mode.
zzPress the  button.
XXYour last shot is displayed.
2 Browse through your images.
zzTo view the previous image, press the 
 button. To view the next image, 
press the  button.
zzPress and hold the < q> buttons to 
browse through images quickly. Images 
appear grainy at this time.
zzMovies	are	identified	by	a	[] icon. 
To play movies, go to step 3.
    
						

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3 Play movies.
zzPress the  button, press the 
 buttons to choose [], and 
then press the  button again.
XXPlayback now begins, and after the movie 
is	finished,	[] is displayed.
zzTo adjust the volume, press the  
buttons.
•	 To switch to Shooting mode from Playback mode, press the shutter button 
halfway.
Erasing the ImagesYou can choose and erase unneeded images one by one. Be careful when 
erasing images, because they cannot be recovered.
1 Choose an image to erase.
zzPress the  buttons to choose an 
image.
2 Erase the image.
zzPress the  button.
zzAfter [Erase?] is displayed, press the 
 buttons to choose [Erase], and 
then press the  button.
XXThe current image is now erased.
zzTo cancel erasure, press the < q> 
buttons to choose [Cancel], and then 
press the  button.
•	 You can also erase all images at once ( =  74).