Canon Powershot A3500 Is User Guide

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Preliminary Notes and 
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Contents: Basic 
Operations
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Smart Auto 
Mode
Other Shooting 
Modes
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
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Basic Guide
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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” (=
  136).
•	 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.
Inserting the Batter y and Memor y Card
Insert the included battery and 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 \
(=
  104).
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 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.
4 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.
5 Close the cover.
zzLower the cover () and hold it down as 
you slide it, until it clicks into the closed 
position (
).
Terminals Battery Lock
Label
  
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Camera Basics
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Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
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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 ( =
  38).
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.
•	 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” ( =  137).
Removing the Battery and Memory Card
Remove the battery.
zzOpen the cover and press the battery 
lock in the direction of the arrow.
XXThe battery will pop up.
Remove the memory card.
zzPush the memory card in until it clicks, 
and then slowly release it.
XXThe memory card will pop up.
     
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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.
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 on  =  12 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 is removed.
•	 The date/time battery will be charged in about 4 hours once you insert a\
 
charged battery or connect the camera to an AC adapter kit (sold separately, 
=
  11 0 ), 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” (=
  12) to set the date and time.
   
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Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
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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	of	the	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.
XXIcons representing the scene and image 
stabilization mode are displayed in the 
upper right of the screen.
XXFrames displayed around any detected 
subjects indicate that they are in focus.
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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Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
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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.
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.
XXFrames displayed around any detected 
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 
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Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
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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, press the 
 buttons to choose [a], and 
then press the  button again.
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.
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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•	 You can also erase all images at once ( =  72).
Still ImagesMovies
Accessing the Help Menu
Access on-screen descriptions of scenes detected by the camera, shooting\
 
advice, and playback instructions as follows.
zzPress the  button to access the Help 
menu.
zzPress the  button again to return to 
the original display.
zzIn Shooting mode, a description of 
the scene detected by the camera 
is displayed. Shooting advice is also 
displayed depending on the scene.
zzIn Playback mode, press the  
buttons and choose an item. The 
zoom lever and buttons are displayed 
overlaying the illustration of the camera.
zzChoose an item and press the  button. 
An explanation of the item is displayed. To 
continue reading the explanation, press 
the  buttons to scroll up or down 
the screen. Press the  button to return 
to the left hand screen.
•	 The Help menu can also be used in shooting modes other than [], and in 
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Software, PDF Manuals
The software and PDF manuals on the included DIGITAL CAMERA Solution 
Disk (CD-ROM) (=  2) are introduced below, with instructions for 
installation, and saving images to a computer.
Software
After installing the software on the CD-ROM, you can do the following 
things on your computer.
CameraWindow
zzImport images and change camera settings
ImageBrowser EX
zzManage images: view, search, and organize
zzPrint and edit images
Auto Update FunctionUsing the software, you can update to the latest version, and download 
new functions via the Internet (some software excluded). Be sure to in\
stall 
the software on a computer with an Internet connection so you can use th\
is 
function.
•	 Internet access is required to use this function, and any ISP account 
charges and access fees must be paid separately.
PDF Manuals
Camera User Guide
zzRefer to this guide for a more in-depth understanding of camera 
operation.
Software Guide
zzRefer to this guide when using the software. The guide can be accessed 
from the help system of software (some software excluded).
 
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Wi-Fi Functions
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System Requirements
The software can be used on the following computers. Adobe Reader is 
required	to	view	the	PDF	manuals.
Operating 
System*1
Windows Macintosh
Windows 8
Windows 7 SP1
Windows Vista SP2
Windows XP SP3 Mac OS X 10.6
Mac OS X 10.7
Mac OS X 10.8*
2
Computer
Computers running one of the above operating systems 
(preinstalled), with an included USB port and Internet connection
Processor Still images
1.6
 GHz or higher
Movies
Core 2 Duo 1.66
 GHz or higher Core Duo 1.83
 GHz or higher
RAM Still images
Windows 8 (64 bit),
Windows 7 (64 bit): 
2
 GB or more
Windows 8 (32 bit),
Windows 7 (32 bit), 
Windows Vista: 1
 GB or more 
Windows XP: 512 MB or more
Movies
2
 GB or more Mac OS X 10.7 – 10.8: 
2
 GB or more
Mac OS X 10.6: 1 GB or more
Interfaces USB and Wi-Fi
Free Hard Disk 
Space 440
 MB or more*3550 MB or more*3
Display
1024 x 768 resolution or higher
*1	Wi-Fi
	image	transfer	to	a	computer	requires	Windows	8,	Windows	7	SP1,	Mac	OS	X	10.6.8, Mac OS X 10.7, or Mac OS X 10.8.2 or later.
*2 Information on computer models compatible with Mac OS X 10.8 is available on the 
Apple website.
*3
 Includes Silverlight 5.1 (max. 100 MB). Additionally, in Windows XP, Microsoft .NET 
Framework 3.0 or later (max. 500 MB) must be installed. Installation may take some 
time, depending on computer performance.
•	 Check	the	Canon	website	for	the	latest	system	requirements,	including	supported OS versions.
Installing the Software
Windows 7 and Mac OS X 10.6 are used here for the sake of illustration.
Using the software auto update function, you can update to the latest 
version and download new functions via the Internet (some software 
excluded), so be sure to install the software on a computer with an Int\
ernet 
connection.
What you will need:
zzComputer
zzInterface cable (=  2)
zzIncluded CD-ROM (DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk) ( =  2)
1 Insert the CD-ROM in the 
computer’s	CD-ROM	drive.
zzInsert the included CD-ROM (DIGITAL 
CAMERA Solution Disk) (=  2) in the 
computer’s CD-ROM drive.
zzOn a Macintosh computer, after inserting 
the disc, double-click the desktop disc 
icon to open it, and then double-click the 
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4	 Install	the	files.
zzTurn the camera on, and follow the 
on-screen instructions to complete the 
installation process.
XXThe software will connect to the Internet 
to update to the latest version and 
download new functions. Installation may 
take some time, depending on computer 
performance and the Internet connection.
zzClick [Finish] or [Restart] on the screen 
after installation and remove the 
CD
-ROM when the desktop is displayed.
zzTurn the camera off and disconnect the 
cable.
•	 When not connected to the Internet, there are the following limitations.\
- The screen in step 3 will not be displayed.
- Some functions may not be installed.
•	 The	first	time	you	connect	the	camera	to	the	computer,	drivers	will	be	installed,	so it may take a few minutes until camera images are accessible.
•	 If you have several cameras that were bundled with ImageBrowser EX on th\
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included CD-ROMs, be sure to use each camera with their included CD-ROM \
and follow the on-screen installation instructions for each. Doing so wi\
ll ensure 
that each camera will receive the correct updates and new functions via \
the 
auto update function.
2 Begin the installation.
zzClick [Easy Installation] and follow the 
on-screen instructions to complete the 
installation process.
3 When a message is displayed 
prompting you to connect 
the camera, connect it to a 
computer.
zzWith the camera turned off, open the 
cover (). With the smaller plug of the 
included interface cable ( =  2) in the 
orientation shown, insert the plug fully 
into the camera terminal (
).
zzInsert the larger plug of the interface 
cable in the computer’s USB port. For 
details about USB connections on the 
computer, refer to the computer user 
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