Canon Powershot A2600 User Guide

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Playback Mode
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Adjusting Basic Camera Functions
Functions	can	be	configured	on	the	[ 3] tab. Customize commonly used 
functions as desired, for greater convenience ( =  31).
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 ( =
  68). 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 
 buttons to adjust the volume.
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.
  
						

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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 ima\
ges 
on the memory card to a computer, or take other steps to back them up.
An Eye-Fi card (=  101) 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  
button.
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.
  
						

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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” (=  82), 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” (=  82) to continue with the 
formatting process.
•	 Low-level formatting takes longer than “Formatting Memory Cards” (\
 =  82), 
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 
(=
  82)) memory card.
•	 Refer to the Software Guide  (=  21) for information on the card folder 
structure and image formats.
  
						

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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 ( =  28). 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.].
Power-Saving Adjustment
Adjust the timing of automatic camera and screen deactivation (Auto Pow\
er 
Down and Display Off, respectively) as needed ( =  28).
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 
(=
  42, 63) to [].
  
						

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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” (=
  16).
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 the destination time 
zone.
zzPress the  buttons to choose  
[ World], and then press the  
button.
XX[] is now shown on the shooting screen 
(=  109).
•	 Adjusting the date or time while in [] mode (=  17) will automatically 
update your [ Home] time and date.
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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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] (=
  90)
•	 [Eye-Fi Settings] (=
  101)
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/Time] (=  16), [Language ] (=  17), 
[Time Zone] (=  85), and [Video System] (=  90)
- Custom white balance data you have recorded ( =  57)
- Shooting mode ( =  46)
  
						

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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
4
7
Optional Accessories ...............88
Using Optional Accessories ....90
Printing Images
 ........................ 93
Using an Eye-Fi Card
 ............. 101
  
						

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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
A2600
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 and CB-2LDE are also supported.
A2600
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.
A1400
AC Adapter Kit ACK800
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 batteries. DC Coupler 
DR-DC10 is required to connect the 
adapter to the camera.
A1400
DC Coupler DR-DC10
zzUsed with the AC adapter kit.
A1400
Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-300
zzIncludes four rechargeable AA NiMH 
batteries (NB-3AH) and a battery charger 
(CB-5AH). Recommended when using 
the camera over extended periods.
A1400•	A set of four rechargeable AA NiMH batteries (NiMH Battery NB4-300) is also 
available without the charger.
•	 Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-200 can also be used.
  
						

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•	 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.
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 
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Still ImagesMovies
Using Optional Accessories
Still ImagesMovies
Playback on a TV
Connecting the camera to a TV with the AV Cable AVC-DC400 (sold 
separately) enables you to view your shots on the larger screen of the \
TV 
as you control the camera.
For details on connection or how to switch inputs, refer to the TV manual.
•	 Some information may not be displayed on the TV (=  11 0 ).
1 Make sure the camera and TV 
are off.
2 Connect the camera to the TV.
zzOn the TV, insert the cable plugs fully into 
the video inputs as shown.
zzOn the camera, open the terminal cover 
and insert the cable plug fully into the 
camera terminal.
Black or white
Yellow
YellowBlack
3 Turn the TV on and switch to 
video input.
zzSwitch the TV input to the video input you 
connected the cable to in step 2.
4 Turn the camera on.
zzPress the  button to turn the camera 
on.
XXImages from the camera are now 
displayed on the TV. (Nothing is 
displayed on the camera screen.)
zzWhen	finished,	turn	off	the	camera	and	TV before disconnecting the cable.
•	 Correct display is not possible unless the camera video output 
format (NTSC or PAL) matches the TV format. To change the 
video output format, press the  button and choose [Video 
System] on the [3] tab.