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©CANON INC. 2013
Cover
Preliminary Notes
and Legal Information
Contents: Basic
Operations
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
1
Camera Basics
2
Smart Auto
Mode
3
Other Shooting
Modes
4
P Mode
5
Playback Mode
6
Setting Menu
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Accessories
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Appendix
Index
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  • Page 1 To jump to the beginning of a chapter, click the chapter • Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future. title at right. From chapter title pages, you can access topics by clicking their titles. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals ©CANON INC. 2013 CDD-E523-020...
  • Page 2: Package Contents

    Without approval, use of the card is not permitted. If it is unclear NB-11L CB-2LF/CB-2LFE whether the card has been approved for use in the area, please check with Setting Menu the card manufacturer. • A memory card is not included. Accessories Appendix Index Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 3: Preliminary Notes And Legal Information

    Contents: Basic Operations • Take and review some test shots initially to make sure the images were recorded correctly. Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and Basic Guide affiliates, and its distributors are not liable for any consequential damages Advanced Guide arising from any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including memory...
  • Page 4: Part Names And Conventions In This Guide

    <1 (Playback)> button Viewfinder <A (Auto)> / <a (Single-image <h (Flash)> / Right button < (Help)> button Indicator erase)> / Up button <l (Display)> / Down button < > / Left button <n> button Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals <1 (Playback)> button...
  • Page 5 Index : Functions and precautions for the PowerShot A2600 only A2600 : Functions and precautions for the PowerShot A1400 only A1400 • This guide uses PowerShot A2600 illustrations and screenshots for all explanations. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    ......29 Flash ..........62 Optical Viewfinder ......29 Using Eco Mode ......63 Shooting Display Options ....30 Other Settings ......64 FUNC. Menu ........30 Playback Mode ....67 MENU Menu ........31 Indicator Display ......32 Viewing ........68 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals Browsing and Filtering Images ..69...
  • Page 7: Contents: Basic Operations

    Shoot movies ..................Accessories View movies (Playback Mode) ............. Applying special effects Appendix Print Index Print pictures ..................Vivid Colors Poster Effect Fish-Eye Effect Save Save images to a computer ..............Miniature Effect Toy Camera Effect Monochrome Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 8: Safety Precautions

    Basic Guide If the battery charger becomes wet, unplug it from the outlet and consult to prevent injuries to yourself and other persons, or damage to the your camera retailer or a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. equipment. Advanced Guide •...
  • Page 9 This may cause the product to malfunction. • Do not insert the batteries with the + and – terminals reversed. This may cause the product to malfunction. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 10 Do not attach any hard objects to the camera. Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the screen. Advanced Guide Camera Basics Smart Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 11: Basic Guide

    Mode shooting, playback, and saving on a computer Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Initial Preparations ....12 Index Trying the Camera Out .....18 Using the Software ....21 System Map ......26 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 12: Initial Preparations

    Do not rest Accessories charging begins. your fingers on the flash. Appendix When charging is finished, the lamp turns green. CB-2LFE Index Remove the battery. After unplugging the battery charger, remove the battery by pushing it in ( ) and up ( ). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 13: Inserting The Battery

    Accessories inserted. Terminals Battery Lock Appendix Close the cover. Index Lower the cover ( ) and hold it down as you slide it, until it clicks into the closed position ( ). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 14: Removing The Battery

    ( ). Basic Guide The battery will pop up. Advanced Guide Compatible Batteries Camera Basics Use AA alkaline batteries or Canon AA NiMH batteries (sold separately, Smart Auto 88). Mode A1400 Other Shooting Inserting the Batteries Modes •...
  • Page 15: Inserting The Memory Card

    Insert the memory card facing as shown until it clicks into the locked position. Index Make 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 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 16: Setting The Date And Time

    ] by pressing the <o><p> buttons. Press the <o><p> buttons to specify Setting Menu the date and time. When finished, press the <m> button. Accessories Appendix Index Set the home time zone. Press the <q><r> buttons to choose your home time zone. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 17: Display Language

    Once the date/time battery is depleted, the [Date/Time] screen will be and choosing [Language ] on the [3] tab. displayed when you turn the camera on. Follow the steps in “Setting the Date and Time” 16) to set the date and time. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 18: Trying The Camera Out

    Frames displayed around any detected flash fires automatically. subjects indicate that they are in focus. Keep the camera still until the shutter sound ends. Your shot is only displayed until the camera is ready to shoot again. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 19 Press the movie button again to stop appear grainy at this time. shooting. The camera beeps twice as Setting Menu recording stops. Accessories Appendix Index Movies are identified by a [ ] icon. To play movies, go to step 3. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 20: Play Movies

    The current image is now erased. Playback Mode To cancel erasure, press the <q><r> buttons to choose [Cancel], and then Setting Menu press the <m> button. Accessories Appendix • You can also erase all images at once 74). Index Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 21: Using The Software

    Basic Guide Software Press the < > button to access the Help Advanced Guide After downloading the software from the Canon website and installing it, you menu. can do the following things on your computer. Camera Basics Press the <...
  • Page 22: System Requirements

    Basic Guide Mac OS X 10.6 Windows 7 SP1 System Mac OS X 10.7 • Check the Canon website for the latest system requirements, including Windows Vista SP2 Mac OS X 10.8* Advanced Guide supported OS versions. Windows XP SP3...
  • Page 23 Because the content and functions of software vary according to the camera about USB connections on the computer, model, if you have several cameras, you must use each camera to update to refer to the computer user manual. Appendix its latest version of the software. Index Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 24: Saving Images To A Computer

    For Windows, follow the steps introduced Appendix below. In the screen that displays, click the [ Index link to modify the program. Choose [Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow] and then click [OK]. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 25 From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow] on the screen displayed when you turn the camera on in step 2. If CameraWindow is not displayed, Basic Guide click the [Start] menu and choose [All Programs] ► [Canon Utilities] ► [CameraWindow] ► [CameraWindow]. Advanced Guide •...
  • Page 26: System Map

    Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this product and/or accidents such as fire, *1 Also available for purchase separately. etc., caused by the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories (e.g., a leakage *2 A genuine Canon accessory is also available (Interface Cable IFC-400PCU). and/or explosion of a battery pack). Please note that this warranty does not apply to *3 High-Power Flash HF-DC1 also supported.
  • Page 27: Advanced Guide

    Modes describes shooting and playback options P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix On/Off ........28 FUNC. Menu ......30 Index Shutter Button ......29 MENU Menu ......31 Optical Viewfinder ....29 Indicator Display ......32 Shooting Display Options ..30 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 28: On/Off

    The lens will be retracted after about one minute once the camera is in Playback mode. You can turn the camera off when the lens is retracted by Accessories pressing the <1> button. Appendix Index Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 29: Shutter Button

    Length of shutter sound playback varies depending on the time required for the shot. It may take longer in some shooting scenes, and images will be blurry if you move the camera (or the subject moves) before the shutter sound ends. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 30: Shooting Display Options

    However, on-screen image brightness may not match the brightness of your shots. Note that any on-screen image distortion or jerky subject motion will not affect recorded images. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals • For playback display options, see “Switching Display Modes”...
  • Page 31: Menu Menu

    Move the zoom lever to choose a tab. After you have pressed the <o><p> Playback Mode buttons to choose a tab initially, you can switch between tabs by pressing the Setting Menu <q><r> buttons. Accessories Appendix Index Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 32: Indicator Display

    To undo any accidental setting changes, you can restore the camera’s default Turn the camera off settings 86). Shake or jolt the camera A2600 Open the memory card/battery cover A1400 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals Open the memory card/battery cover...
  • Page 33: Smart Auto Mode

    Convenient mode for easy shots with greater control Other Shooting Modes over shooting P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Shooting (Smart Auto) .....34 Helpful Shooting Features ..44 Index Common, Convenient Customizing Camera Features ........38 Operation .........44 Image Customization Features ........42 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 34: Shooting (Smart Auto)

    To zoom in and enlarge the subject, move the zoom lever toward <i> (telephoto), and to zoom away from the subject, move it toward <j> (wide angle). (A zoom bar Zoom Bar showing the zoom position is displayed.) Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 35: Still Images

    • To reduce red-eye and to assist in focusing, the lamp may be When you recompose shots, the activated when shooting in low-light conditions. focus, brightness, and colors will be automatically adjusted. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 36 P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu • Avoid touching camera controls other than the movie button when shooting movies, because sounds made by the camera will be Accessories recorded. Appendix • Audio recording is monaural. Index Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 37: Scene Icons

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  • Page 38: Common, Convenient Features

    Move the zoom lever toward frames are not displayed around desired subjects, or if frames are <i> again. Setting Menu displayed on the background or similar areas. The camera zooms in even closer on the Accessories subject. Appendix Index Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 39: Using The Self-Timer

    P Mode • Focal length when optical and digital zoom are combined is as follows (35mm film equivalent). Playback Mode 28 – 560 mm (28 – 140 mm with optical zoom alone) Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 40 39) and choose [[]. • When a delay longer than two seconds is specified, two seconds before the shot, the lamp blinking and self-timer sound will speed up. (The lamp will Once the setting is complete, [[] is remain lit in case the flash fires.) displayed. Follow step 2 in “Using the Self-Timer” Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals 40) to shoot.
  • Page 41: Deactivating The Flash

    As you take shots, the camera adds the shooting date or time to the lower-right Index corner of images. To restore the original setting, choose [Off] in step 1. • Date stamps cannot be edited or removed. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 42: Image Customization Features

    Choose from 5 levels of image resolution, as follows. For guidelines on Use camera DPOF print settings 97) to print how many shots at each resolution setting can fit on a memory card, see Advanced Guide Use the software downloaded from the Canon website to print “Number of Shots per Memory Card” 118). For details, refer to the Software Guide 21).
  • Page 43: Changing Movie Image Quality

    640 x 480 30 fps • You can also correct existing images 78). definition • In [ ] mode, black bars displayed on the top and bottom edges of the screen indicate image areas not recorded. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 44: Helpful Shooting Features

    When you have specified multiple shots in [$] mode, this function is only Index 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] 65). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 45: Other Shooting Modes

    Shoot more effectively in various scenes, and take shots Other Shooting Modes enhanced with unique image effects or captured using P Mode special functions Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Specific Scenes ......46 Index Applying Special Effects ..48 Special Modes for Other Purposes .........51 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 46: Specific Scenes

    ] mode resolution is [ ] (2304 x 1728) and cannot be changed. Appendix effect. Index Still Images Shoot under low light (Low Light) Shoot with minimal camera shake and subject blur even in low-light conditions. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 47 In scenes with people, the camera will shoot continuously when you have set the flash to [!]. = 33 • When using a tripod, shoot in [ ] mode ( • ] mode resolution is [ ] (2304 x 1728) and cannot be changed. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 48: Applying Special Effects

    Setting Menu Still Images Movies Accessories • Try taking some test shots first, to make sure you obtain the desired Posterized shots (Poster Effect) results. Shots that resemble an old poster or Appendix illustration. Index • In [ ] and [ ] modes, try taking some test shots first, to make sure you obtain the desired results. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 49: Miniature Effect

    [ ] when a still image resolution of [ ] is selected 42). These playback speed. quality settings cannot be changed. Press the <n> button, and then press the <q><r> buttons to choose the speed. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 50: Shooting In Monochrome

    Accessories Blue Blue and white shots. Standard Shots resemble toy camera images. Warm Images have a warmer tone than with [Standard]. Appendix Cool Images have a cooler tone than with [Standard]. Index • Try taking some test shots first, to make sure you obtain the desired results. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 51: Special Modes For Other Purposes

    Press the shutter button all the Accessories way down. The camera now enters shooting standby Appendix mode, and [Look straight at camera to Index start count down] is displayed. The lamp blinks and the self-timer sound is played. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 52 Index • With shutter speeds of 1.3 seconds or slower, there will be a delay before you can shoot again, as the camera processes images to reduce noise. • If the flash fires, your shot may be overexposed. In this case, set the flash to [!] and shoot again 62). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 53: P Mode

    Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Shooting in Program AE Shooting Range and Index (<P> Mode) ......54 Focusing ........58 Image Brightness Flash ..........62 (Exposure Compensation) ..54 Using Eco Mode .......63 Color and Continuous Other Settings ......64 Shooting ........57 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 54: Shooting In Program Ae (

    Mode)

    For details on the shooting range in <G> mode, see “Shooting Range” 119). Index • You can also shoot still images with exposure compensation bar displayed. • While recording a movie, [&] is displayed, and the exposure is locked. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 55: Changing The Metering Method

    Metering restricted to within the [ ] (Spot AE Point frame), case, [&] is no longer displayed. Spot Accessories displayed in the center of the screen. Compose the shot and shoot. Appendix • AE: Auto Exposure Index Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 56: Changing The Iso Speed

    Although choosing a lower ISO speed may reduce image graininess, there Index may be a greater risk of subject blurriness in some shooting conditions. • Choosing a higher ISO speed will increase shutter speed, which may reduce subject blurriness and increase the flash range. However, shots may look grainy. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 57: Color And Continuous Shooting

    Appendix For shooting under ordinary incandescent (tungsten) lighting Tungsten and similarly colored fluorescent lighting. Index For shooting under warm-white (or similarly colored) or cool- Fluorescent white fluorescent lighting. For shooting under daylight fluorescent and similarly colored Fluorescent H fluorescent lighting. Custom For manually setting a custom white balance 57). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 58: Shooting Range And Focusing

    Shooting may stop momentarily or continuous shooting may slow down depending on shooting conditions, camera settings, and the zoom position. • As more shots are taken, shooting may slow down. • Shooting may slow down if the flash fires. • Continuous shooting is faster in [ ] mode 46). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 59: Changing The Af Frame Mode

    Index Subjects that are dark or light Faces in profile, at an angle, or partly hidden • The camera may misinterpret non-human subjects as faces. • No AF frames are displayed if the camera cannot focus when you press the shutter button halfway. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 60 Tracking may not be possible when subjects are too small or move too rapidly, or when subject color or brightness matches that of the background too closely. • [AF-Point Zoom] on the [4] tab is not available. • [e] and [u] are not available. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 61: Changing The Focus Setting

    Release the shutter button, and then press it halfway again. • AF lock shooting is not available. • [AF-Point Zoom] on the [4] tab is not available. • Not available when using the self-timer 39). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 62: Shooting With The Af Lock

    (such as people) while the camera shoots at a slow shutter speed to increase the brightness of the background that is out of the flash range. • Even after the flash fires, ensure that the main subject does not move until the shutter sound is finished playing. • Mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to keep it still and prevent camera shake. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 63: Using Eco Mode

    To restore the original setting, choose To unlock FE, release the shutter button ] in step 1. and press the <r> button again. In this case, [(] is no longer displayed. Compose the shot and shoot. • FE: Flash Exposure Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 64: Other Settings

    Once the setting is complete, grid lines P Mode are displayed on the screen. To restore the original setting, repeat this Playback Mode process but choose [Off]. Setting Menu Accessories Appendix • Grid lines are not recorded in your shots. Index Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 65: Magnifying The Area In Focus

    • The display will not magnify when using the digital zoom 38) or Tracking 60). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 66 Accessories you can switch the display information. Note that the settings of [Display Info] on the [4] tab cannot be changed. By pressing the <m> button, you can do Appendix the following operations. Protection Index Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 67: Playback Mode

    Accessories cameras. Appendix Viewing ........68 Erasing Images ......74 Index Browsing and Filtering Rotating Images .......75 Images ........69 Editing Still Images ....77 Image Viewing Options ....71 Protecting Images ....72 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 68: Viewing

    • To change the transition shown between images, press the <n> button, To play movies, go to step 3. choose [Transition] on the [1] tab, and then press the <q><r> buttons to choose the effect. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 69: Browsing And Filtering Images

    The horizontal axis represents the degree of brightness, and the vertical axis, how Dark Bright much of the image is at each level of brightness. Viewing the histogram is a way to check exposure. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 70: Finding Images Matching Specified Conditions

    Appendix <m> button. View the filtered images. Index Images matching your conditions are displayed in yellow frames. To view only these images, press the <q><r> buttons. To cancel filtered display, choose [ ] in step 1. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 71: Image Viewing Options

    For fast-forward or fast-rewind, hold the <q><r> buttons down. press the <q><r> buttons. Press the Index • In image search mode 70), only images matching search conditions are <m> button again to restore the original played. setting. • You can return to single-image display from magnified display by pressing the <n> button. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 72: Protecting Images

    To return to the menu screen, press the [Protect] on the [1] tab 31). <n> button. Appendix Index Choose a selection method. Choose a menu item and a setting as desired 31). To return to the menu screen, press the <n> button. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 73: Specifying All Images At Once

    Protect the image. Press the <n> button. A confirmation message is displayed. Press the <q><r> buttons to choose [OK], and then press the <m> button. • Images will not be protected if you switch to Shooting mode or turn the camera off before finishing the setup process in step 3. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 74: Erasing Images

    <m> button. To return to the menu screen, press the Appendix <n> button. Index Choosing Images Individually Choose [Select]. Following step 2 in “Choosing a Selection Method” (see above), choose [Select] and press the <m> button. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 75: Rotating Images

    Following step 2 in “Choosing a Selection Method” 74), choose [Select All Appendix Images] and press the <m> button. Index Erase the images. Press the <q><r> buttons to choose [OK], and then press the <m> button. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 76: Using The Menu

    Playback Mode <n> button. original orientation. Setting Menu • Movies with an image quality of [ ] cannot be rotated. Accessories • Rotation is not possible when [Auto Rotate] is set to [Off] 76). Appendix Index Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 77: Editing Still Images

    Press the <q><r> buttons to choose the size, and then press the <m> button. Appendix [Save new image?] is displayed. Index Save the new image. Press the <q><r> buttons to choose [OK], and then press the <m> button. The image is now saved as a new file. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 78: Correcting Image Brightness (I-Contrast)

    • Images may look grainy after repeated editing using this function. Follow step 5 in “Resizing Images” 77). • If [Auto] does not produce the expected results, try correcting images using Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals [Low], [Medium], or [High].
  • Page 79 [Overwrite] in step 4. In this case, the original image will be erased. Operations • Protected images cannot be overwritten. Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Smart Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 80: Setting Menu

    Advanced Guide Camera Basics Setting Menu Smart Auto Mode Customize or adjust basic camera functions for Other Shooting Modes greater convenience P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Adjusting Basic Camera Index Functions .........81 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 81: Adjusting Basic Camera Functions

    <p> button again for at least one Choose [Volume], and then press the second or restart the camera. <m> button. Choose an item, and then press the <q><r> buttons to adjust the volume. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 82: Formatting Memory Cards

    Access the [Format] screen. Index Choose [Format], and then press the <m> button. Choose [OK]. Press the <o><p> buttons to choose [Cancel], press the <q><r> buttons to choose [OK], and then press the <m> button. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 83: File Numbering

    21) for information on the card folder • You can cancel low-level formatting in progress by choosing [Stop]. In this structure and image formats. case, all data will be erased, but the memory card can be used normally. Index Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 84: Lens Retraction Timing

    <1> button, set the retraction timing to Setting Menu • These power-saving functions are not available when you have set Eco mode [0 sec.]. 42, 63) to [ Accessories Choose [Lens Retract], and then choose Appendix [0 sec.]. Index Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 85: World Clock

    World], and then press the <n> button. ] 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. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 86: Restoring Defaults

    [3] tab settings [Date/Time] 16), [Language 17), • [Video System] [Time Zone] 85), and [Video System] Playback Mode Custom white balance data you have recorded • [Eye-Fi Settings] 101) Shooting mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 87: Accessories

    Advanced Guide Camera Basics Accessories Smart Auto Mode Use included accessories effectively and enjoy the Other Shooting Modes camera in more ways with optional Canon accessories P Mode and other compatible accessories sold separately Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Optional Accessories....88...
  • Page 88: Optional Accessories

    Cannot be used to A1400 • A set of four rechargeable AA NiMH batteries (NiMH Battery NB4-300) is also charge the camera battery. available without the charger. • Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-200 can also be used. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 89: Flash Unit

    Advanced Guide a Canon-brand PictBridge-compatible Flash Unit Camera Basics printer. For details, visit your nearest Canon Smart Auto High-Power Flash HF-DC2 dealer. Mode Other Shooting External flash for illuminating subjects Modes that are out of range of the built-in flash.
  • Page 90: Using Optional Accessories

    On the TV, insert the cable plugs fully into Accessories the video inputs as shown. Yellow Appendix Black Index On the camera, open the terminal cover and insert the cable plug fully into the camera terminal. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 91: Powering The Camera With Household Power

    Do not attach the adapter or adapter cord to other objects. Doing so Terminals Index could result in malfunction or damage to the product. Make sure the coupler cable passes through the port. Coupler Cable Port Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 92 • Do not attach the adapter or adapter cord to other objects. Doing so Make sure the coupler cable passes could result in malfunction or damage to the product. through the port. Coupler Cable Port Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 93: Printing Images

    Advanced Guide Choose an image. A Canon SELPHY CP series compact photo printer is used here for the Press the <q><r> buttons to choose an sake of illustration. Screens displayed and available functions vary by Camera Basics printer.
  • Page 94: Configuring Print Settings

    Press the <n> button, press the Paper <o><p> buttons to choose [OK], and – Specify the paper size, layout, and other details 95). Settings then press the <m> button. Print the image. Follow step 7 in “Easy Print” to print. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 95: Available Layout Options

    Choose how many images to print per sheet. Index Prints images for identification purposes. ID Photo Only available for images with a resolution of L. Choose the print size. Fixed Size Choose from 3.5 x 5 in., postcard, or wide-format prints. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 96: Movie Printing Options

    • To cancel printing in progress, press the <m> button. Appendix • [ID Photo] and [Sequence] cannot be chosen on Canon-brand PictBridge- compatible printers from CP720/CP730 and earlier models. Index Print the image. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 97 The date is printed in a format matching setting details in [Date/Time] on the [3] tab, accessible by pressing the <n> button 16). P Mode • Index printing is not available on some Canon-brand PictBridge-compatible Press the <n> button, and then printers (sold separately). Playback Mode choose [Print Settings] on the [2] tab.
  • Page 98 To set up printing for other images and specify the number of prints, repeat steps 2 – 3. Printing quantity cannot be specified for index prints. You can only choose which images to print, by following step 2. When finished, press the <n> button to return to the menu screen. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 99: Adding Images To A Photobook

    Changing the print settings using this camera may overwrite all previous settings. Appendix Index • After importing images to your computer, also refer to the Software Guide 21) and the printer manual for further information. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 100 [Clear All Selections] and press the <m> longer displayed. button. Accessories Repeat this process to specify other Press the <q><r> buttons to choose images. [OK], and then press the <m> button. Appendix When finished, press the <n> button to return to the menu screen. Index Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 101: Using An Eye-Fi Card

    Battery power will be consumed faster than in normal use. Index press the <m> button. Camera operation may become sluggish. To resolve this, try Choose [Connection info], and then press setting [Eye-Fi trans.] to [Disable]. the <m> button. The connection information screen is displayed. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 102 For this reason, you cannot change settings for an inserted Eye-Fi card if Playback Mode the write-protect tab is in the locked position. Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 103: Appendix

    Helpful information when using the camera Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Troubleshooting .....104 Handling Precautions ....117 Index On-Screen Messages .....107 Specifications ......117 On-Screen Information ..109 Functions and Menu Tables ........Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 104: Troubleshooting

    • Battery swelling is normal and does not pose any safety concerns. However, if battery Contents: Basic swelling prevents the battery from fitting in the camera, contact a Canon Customer If the items below do not solve your problem, contact a Canon Customer Operations Support Help Desk. Support Help Desk. Basic Guide...
  • Page 105 83). Shooting settings or FUNC. menu settings are not available. • Available setting items vary by shooting mode. Refer to “Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode”, “FUNC. Menu”, and “Shooting Menu” (= 111 – 114). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 106: Memory Card

    68) if you have activated [Mute] 81) or the sound in the movie is faint. • No sound is played for movies shot in [ ] mode 49) because audio is not recorded in this mode. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 107: On-Screen Messages

    It may not be possible to display images that were edited or renamed on a computer, • Frequent display of this error message may indicate camera damage. In this case, or images shot with another camera. write down the error number (Exx) and contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 108 Advanced Guide Ink absorber full Camera Basics • Contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk to request assistance with ink absorber replacement. Smart Auto Mode Other Shooting...
  • Page 109: On-Screen Information

    FE lock 58, 59), AF Metering method Shutter speed lock ( Aperture value Shooting mode Eye-Fi connection Zoom bar 111), Scene status 101) Blink detection icon Resolution Flash mode Recordable shots Time zone 41, 62) Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals 118)
  • Page 110 Total no. of images White balance Shutter speed (still Shooting date/time images), Image Histogram quality / Frame rate (movies) Image editing (= 77 – 79) Aperture value Resolution Flash 42), MOV Focusing range Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals (movies) 58, 59)
  • Page 111: Functions And Menu Tables

    – Information Display Accessories O Available or set automatically. – Not available. *1 Not available, but switches to [Z] in some cases. Appendix *2 FE lock not available in [!] flash mode. *3 PowerShot A1400 only Index Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 112 – – – – – O Available or set automatically. – Not available. *1 Settings [Dark - Light]. *2 Cannot be set to 0 seconds in modes without selection of the number of shots. *3 One shot (cannot be modified) in modes without selection of the number of shots. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 113 58, 59) Other Shooting Modes – – – P Mode O Available or set automatically. – Not available. *1 Synchronizes with the resolution setting and is automatically set 42). Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 114 – – Auto – – *1 Operation when no faces are detected varies by shooting mode. O Available or set automatically. – Not available. *2 [On] when subject movement is detected in [ ] mode. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 115 Grid Lines Other Shooting – Modes P Mode Date Stamp Playback Mode – – – – – – – – Date/Date & Time Setting Menu O Available or set automatically. – Not available. Accessories Appendix Index Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 116: Set Up Menu

    = 71 = 78 Erase Resize = 74 = 77 Appendix Protect Auto Rotate = 72 = 76 Index Rotate Resume = 75 = 68 Photobook Set-up Transition = 99 = 68 i-Contrast = 78 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 117: Handling Precautions

    A1400 Power Source remove it from the camera, and store it in a plastic bag or similar AA alkaline batteries (AA NiMH batteries (Canon NB-3AH)) x2 AC Adapter Kit ACK800 container. Storing a partially charged battery over extended periods • However, connection requires DC Coupler DR-DC10, sold (about a year) may shorten its life or affect performance.
  • Page 118 *2 Time available when shooting the maximum movie length (until recording stops • The values in the table are measured according to Canon standards and may change automatically) repeatedly. depending on the subject, memory card and camera settings.
  • Page 119 5 hr. 59 min. 05 sec. Advanced Guide Shutter Speed • The values in the table are measured according to Canon standards and may change Camera Basics depending on the subject, memory card and camera settings. ] mode, automatically set range 1 –...
  • Page 120 Charge Indicator: Charging: orange / Fully charged: green (two-indicator Advanced Guide system) Operating Temperatures: 5 – 40 °C (41 – 104 °F) Camera Basics • All data is based on tests by Canon. Smart Auto Mode • Camera specifications or appearance are subject to change without Other Shooting notice.
  • Page 121: Index

    Protecting ........72 Face self-timer (shooting mode) ..51  Batteries Continuous shooting ......58 Indicator ..........32  Battery FE lock..........63 Custom white balance ......57 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals Infinity (focus mode) ......59  Battery and charger kit...
  • Page 122 Wrist strap  Strap Shooting date/time  Date/time Shooting information ....109 Slideshow ..........71 Zoom ........18, 34, 38 Snow (shooting mode)......46 Software Installation ........22 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals Saving images to a computer ..24...
  • Page 123 The adapter can be used with a power supply between 100 and 240 V AC. Playback Mode Contact your Canon dealer for information about plug adapter for overseas use. • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. For U.S.A. customers only: For areas where 120 V AC power is not used, you will Setting Menu • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
  • Page 124: Trademark Acknowledgments

    Reprinting, transmitting, or storing in a retrieval system any part of this Index guide without the permission of Canon is prohibited. • Canon reserves the right to change the contents of this guide at any time without prior notice. • Illustrations and screenshots in this guide may differ slightly from the actual equipment.

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