Canon Powershot A2600 User Guide

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Contents: Basic 
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Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Smart Auto 
Mode
Other Shooting 
Modes
Playback Mode
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
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Basic Guide
P Mode
Still Images
Deactivating the Flash
Prepare	the	camera	for	shooting	without	the	flash	as	follows.
Configure	the	setting.
zzTo	deactivate	the	flash,	press	the	 
button repeatedly until [ !] is displayed.
zzTo	activate	the	flash,	press	the	 
button again. ([] is displayed.) The 
flash	will	automatically	fire	in	low-light	conditions.
•	 If	a	flashing	[] icon is displayed when you press the shutter button 
halfway in low-light conditions, mount the camera on a tripod or take 
other measures to keep it still.
Still Images
Adding a Date Stamp
The camera can add the shooting date to images, in the lower-right corne\
r.
However,	note	that	date	stamps	cannot	be	edited	or	removed,	so	confirm	beforehand that the date and time are correct ( =  16).
1	 Configure	the	setting.
zzPress the  button, choose [Date 
Stamp] on the [4] tab, and then 
choose the desired option ( =  31).
XXOnce the setting is complete, [] is 
displayed.
2 Shoot.
XXAs you take shots, the camera adds the 
shooting date or time to the lower-right 
corner of images.
zzTo restore the original setting, choose 
[Off] in step 1.
•	 Date stamps cannot be edited or removed.
   
						

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•	 Shots taken without adding a date stamp can be printed with one as follo\
ws.
However, adding a date stamp this way to images that already have one may 
cause it to be printed twice.
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 Print using printer functions ( =  93)
- Use camera DPOF print settings (=  97) to print
- Use the software downloaded from the Canon website to print 
For details, refer to the Software Guide (=  21).
Still ImagesMovies
Using Eco Mode
This function allows you to conserve battery power in Shooting mode. Whe\
n 
the camera is not in use, the screen quickly darkens to reduce battery 
consumption.
1	 Configure	the	setting.
zzPress the  button several times until  
[] is displayed.
XXThe screen darkens when the camera 
is not used for approximately two 
seconds; approximately ten seconds 
after darkening, the screen turns off. 
The camera turns off after approximately 
three minutes of inactivity.
zzBy pressing the  button again, [] is 
displayed, and Eco Mode is deactivated.
2 Shoot.
zzTo activate the screen and prepare for 
shooting when the screen is off but the 
lens is still out, press the shutter button 
halfway.
Image Customization Features
Still Images
Changing Image Resolution (Size)
Choose from 5 levels of image resolution, as follows. For guidelines on \
how	many	shots	at	each	resolution	setting	can	fit	on	a	memory	card,	see	“Number of Shots per Memory Card” ( =  11 8).
Configure	the	setting.
zzPress the  button, choose [] in 
the menu, and choose the desired option 
(=
  30).
XXThe	option	you	configured	is	now	displayed.
zzTo restore the original setting, repeat this 
process but choose [].
Guidelines for Choosing Resolution Based on Paper 
Size
zz[]: For e-mailing images.
zz[]: For images displayed on widescreen 
HDTVs or similar display devices, on a 
16:9 screen.
A2 (16.5 x 23.4 in.)
A3 – A5 (11.7 x 
16.5 – 5.8 x 8.3 in.)
5 x 7 in.
Postcard
3.5 x 5 in.
  
						

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Still Images
Red-Eye Correction
Red-eye	that	occurs	in	the	flash	photography	can	be	automatically	corrected as follows.
Configure	the	setting.
zzPress the  button, choose 
[Red-Eye Corr.] on the [4] tab, and then 
choose [On] (=
  31).
XXOnce the setting is complete, [R] is 
displayed.
zzTo restore the original setting, repeat this 
process but choose [Off].
•	 Red-eye correction may be applied to image areas other than eyes 
(if the camera misinterprets red eye makeup as red pupils, for 
example).
•	 You can also correct existing images ( =  78).
Movies
Changing Movie Image Quality
2 image quality settings are available. For guidelines on the maximum 
movie	length	at	each	level	of	image	quality	that	will	fit	on	a	memory	card,	see “Recording Time per Memory Card” ( =  11 9).
Configure	the	setting.
zzPress the  button, choose [] in 
the menu, and choose the desired option 
(=
  30).
XXThe	option	you	configured	is	now	displayed.
zzTo restore the original setting, repeat this 
process but choose [].
Image 
Quality Resolution
Frame Rate Details
1280 x 72025 fps For shooting in HD
640 x 480 30 fpsFor shooting in standard 
definition
•	
In [] mode, black bars displayed on the top and bottom edges of the screen 
indicate image areas not recorded.
  
						

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Customizing Camera Operation
Customize shooting functions on the [ 4] tab of the menu as follows.
For instructions on menu functions, see “MENU Menu” ( =  31).
Still Images
Deactivating the Lamp
You can deactivate the lamp that normally lights up to help you focus in \
low-
light conditions when you press the shutter button halfway, or that lights up 
to
	reduce	red-eye	when	you	shoot	in	low-light	conditions	with	the	flash.
Configure	the	setting.
zzPress the  button, choose 
[Lamp Setting] on the [4] tab, and then 
choose [Off] (=
  31).
zzTo restore the original setting, repeat this 
process but choose [On].
Helpful Shooting Features
Still Images
Checking for Closed Eyes
[] is displayed when the camera detects that people may have closed 
their eyes.
1	 Configure	the	setting.
zzPress the  button, choose [Blink 
Detection] on the [4] tab, and then 
choose [On] (=
  31).
2 Shoot.
XX[]	flashes	when	the	camera	detects	a	person whose eyes are closed.
zzTo restore the original setting, choose 
[Off] in step 1.
•	 When	you	have	specified	multiple	shots	in	[$] mode, this function is only 
available	for	the	final	shot.
•	 A frame is displayed around people whose eyes are closed when you have 
selected [2 sec.], [4 sec.], [8 sec.], or [Hold] in [Display Time] (=
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Other Shooting Modes
Shoot more effectively in various scenes, and take shots 
enhanced with unique image effects or captured using 
special functions
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Specific	Scenes ........................ 46
Applying Special Effects
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Special Modes for Other  Purposes
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Specific Scenes
Choose a mode matching the shooting scene, and the camera will 
automatically	configure	the	settings	for	optimal	shots.
1 Choose a shooting mode.
zzPress the  button repeatedly until  
[] is displayed.
zzPress the  button, choose [] in 
the menu, and choose the desired option 
(=
  30).
2 Shoot.
Still ImagesMovies
 I Shoot portraits (Portrait)
zzTake shots of people with a softening 
effect.
Still Images
 Shoot under low light (Low Light)
zzShoot with minimal camera shake and 
subject blur even in low-light conditions.
Still ImagesMovies
 P Shoot with snowy backgrounds 
(Snow)
zzBright, natural-colored shots of people 
against snowy backgrounds.
Still ImagesMovies
 t Shoot	fireworks	(Fireworks)
zzVivid	shots	of	fireworks.
•	 In [t] mode, mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures 
to keep it still and prevent camera shake.
•	 [] mode resolution is [] (2304 x 1728) and cannot be changed.
   
						

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Brightness/Color Customization  
(Live View Control)
Image brightness or colors when shooting can be easily customized as 
follows.
1 Enter  mode.
zzFollow	step	1	in	“Specific	Scenes”	(=  46) and choose [].
2	 Configure	the	setting.
zzPress the  button to access the 
setting screen. Press the  
buttons to choose a setting item, and 
then press the  buttons to adjust 
the value as you watch the screen.
zzPress the  button.
3 Shoot.
Brightness For brighter images, adjust the level to the right, and for darker 
images, adjust it to the left.
Color For more vivid images, adjust the level to the right, and for more 
subdued images, adjust it to the left.
Tone For a warm, reddish tone, adjust the level to the right, and for a cool,\
 
bluish tone, adjust it to the left.
Still Images
Shooting With Reduced Blur (Digital IS)
Shoot with minimal camera shake and subject blur. In scenes without 
people, continuously shot images can be combined to reduce camera 
shake and noise.
1 Enter  mode.
zzFollow	step	1	in	“Specific	Scenes”	(=  46) and choose [].
2 Shoot.
zzPress the shutter button halfway. [] is 
displayed on the left side of the screen in 
scenes without people.
zzWhen [] is displayed, press the shutter 
button all the way down. Images will be 
shot continuously, and then be combined.
zzWhen the icon is not displayed, press the 
shutter button all the way down to shoot a 
single image.
•	 Because the camera will shoot continuously when [] is displayed, 
hold it steady while shooting.
•	 In some scenes, images may not look as expected.
•	 The
	flash	will	not	fire	when	[] is displayed, even in low-light 
conditions.
•	 In scenes with people, the camera will shoot continuously when you 
have
	set	the	flash	to	[!].
•	 When using a tripod, shoot in [] mode (=  33).
•	 [] mode resolution is [] (2304 x 1728) and cannot be changed.
  
						

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Applying Special Effects
Add a variety of effects to images when shooting.
1 Choose a shooting mode.
zzFollow	step	1	in	“Specific	Scenes”	(=  46) to choose a shooting mode.
2 Shoot.
Still ImagesMovies
 Shoot in vivid colors  
(Super Vivid)
zzShots in rich, vivid colors.
Still ImagesMovies
 Posterized shots (Poster Effect)
zzShots that resemble an old poster or 
illustration.
•	 In [] and []	modes,	try	taking	some	test	shots	first,	to	make	sure	you obtain the desired results.
Still Images
Shooting with a Fish-Eye Lens Effect  
(Fish-eye Effect)
Shoot	with	the	distorting	effect	of	a	fish-eye	lens.
1 Choose [].
zzFollow	step	1	in	“Specific	Scenes”	(=  46) and choose [].
2 Choose an effect level.
zzPress the  button, press the 
 buttons to choose an effect 
level, and then press the < m> button.
XXA preview is shown of how your shot will 
look with the effect applied.
3 Shoot.
•	Try	taking	some	test	shots	first,	to	make	sure	you	obtain	the	desired	results.
  
						

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Still ImagesMovies
Shots Resembling Miniature Models 
(Miniature Effect)
Creates the effect of a miniature model, by blurring image areas above and 
below your selected area.
You can also make movies that look like scenes in miniature models by 
choosing the playback speed before the movie is recorded. People and 
objects in the scene will move quickly during playback. Note that sound \
is 
not recorded.
1 Choose [].
zzFollow	step	1	in	“Specific	Scenes”	(=  46) and choose [].
XXA white frame is displayed, indicating the 
image area that will not be blurred.
2 Choose the area to keep in 
focus.
zzPress the  button.
zzMove the zoom lever to resize the frame, 
and press the  buttons to move 
it.
3 For movies, choose the movie 
playback speed.
zzPress the  button, and then 
press the  buttons to choose the 
speed.
4 Return to the shooting screen 
and shoot.
zzPress the  button to return to the 
shooting screen, and then shoot.
Playback Speed and Estimated Playback Time  
(for One-Minute Clips)
Speed Playback Time
Approx. 12 sec.
Approx. 6 sec.
Approx. 3 sec.
•	The zoom is not available when shooting movies. Be sure to set the 
zoom before shooting.
•	 Try
	taking	some	test	shots	first,	to	make	sure	you	obtain	the	desired	results.
•	 To switch the orientation of the frame to vertical, press the < q> buttons 
in step 2. To move the frame, press the  buttons again. To return the 
frame to horizontal orientation, press the < o> buttons.
•	 Holding the camera vertically will change the orientation of the frame.
•	 Movie image quality is [
] when a still image resolution of [] is selected 
and [] when a still image resolution of [] is selected (=  42). These 
quality settings cannot be changed.
  
						

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Still Images
Shooting with a Toy Camera Effect  
(Toy Camera Effect)
This effect makes images resemble shots from a toy camera by vignetting 
(darker, blurred image corners) and changing the overall color.
1 Choose [].
zzFollow	step	1	in	“Specific	Scenes”	(=  46) and choose [].
2 Choose a color tone.
zzPress the  button, press the 
 buttons to choose a color tone, 
and then press the  button.
XXA preview is shown of how your shot will 
look with the effect applied.
3 Shoot.
Standard Shots resemble toy camera images.
Warm Images have a warmer tone than with [Standard].
Cool Images have a cooler tone than with [Standard].
•	 Try	taking	some	test	shots	first,	to	make	sure	you	obtain	the	desired	results.
Still ImagesMovies
Shooting in Monochrome
Shoot images in black and white, sepia, or blue and white.
1 Choose [].
zzFollow	step	1	in	“Specific	Scenes”	(=  46) and choose [].
2 Choose a color tone.
zzPress the  button, press the 
 buttons to choose a color tone, 
and then press the  button.
XXA preview is shown of how your shot will 
look with the effect applied.
3 Shoot.
B/W Black and white shots.
Sepia Sepia tone shots.
Blue Blue and white shots.