Canon PowerShot A480 User manual

Canon

RwerShot

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Getting

Started

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Make sure you read this guide before using the camera.

Store this guide safely so that you can use it

the future.

Checking

the

Package

Contents

Check ifthe following items are included

your camera package. If anything

missing, contact the retailer from which you purchased the camera.

AA-size

Alkaline

Memory

Card

Camera

Batteries

(x2)

Interface Cable

Cable

Wrist

Strap

IFC-400PCU AVC-DC300 WS-800

(@)

Getting

Started DIGITAL CAMERA

Warranty

"Canon

Customer

(This Guide)

Solution

Disk

Card

Support"

Leaflet

Also

refer

the PDF

manuals

the

CD-ROM.

After installation, shortcut icons appear

the desktop. If the software

installation fails, you can find the manuals

the Readme folder

the

CD-ROM.

Camera User

Guide

Once you have mastered the basics, use the camera's many

features to shoot more challenging photos.

Personal

Printing

Guide

Read when you want to connect the camera

aprinter and print.

Software

Starter

Guide

Read when you want to connect the camera to acomputer.

Explains how

install and use the software

the DIGITAL

CAMERA Solution Disk.

Download

ZoomBrowser

EXllmageBrowser

Software

Guide

(PDF)

from:

http://web.canon.jp/imaging/information-e.htm

You can use the included memory card to try out your new camera

and

take some test shots.

Adobe Reader is required to view the PDF manuals.

Read

This

First

Test Shots

Take some initial test shots and play them back to make sure the images

were recorded correctly. Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and

affiliates, and its distributors are not liable for any consequential damages

arising from any malfunction

acamera

accessory, including memory

cards, that results

the failure

an image to

recorded or to be recorded

away that is machine readable.

Warning Against Copyright Infringement

The images recorded with this camera are intended for personal use. Do not

record images that infringe upon copyright laws without the prior permission

the copyright holder. Please be advised that in certain cases the copying

images from performances, exhibitions, or commercial properties by

means

acamera or other device may contravene copyright or other legal

rights even if the image was shot for personal use.

Warranty Limitations

This camera's warranty is only effective

the country

sale. Ifthere is a

problem with the camera while abroad, please return it to the country

sale

before proceeding with awarranty claim to aCanon Customer Support Help

Desk. For Canon Customer Support contacts, please see the customer

support list supplied with your camera.

LCD Monitor

The

LCD

monitor is produced with extremely high-precision

manufacturing techniques. More than 99.99% of the pixels operate to

specification, but occasionally non-performing pixels may appear as bright

or dark dots. This

not amalfunction and has no effect on the recorded

image.

The LCD monitor may be covered with athin plastic film for protection

against scratches during shipment. If so, remove the film before using the

camera.

Camera Body Temperature

Please take care when operating the camera for

extended period as the

camera body may become warm. This is not amalfunction.

Memory Cards

The various types

memory cards that can

used

this camera are

collectively referred to as memory cards

this guide.

Trademark Acknowledgments

The SDHC logo is atrademark.

Safety

Precautions

Before using the camera, please ensure that you read the safety precautions

described below. Always ensure that the camera

operated correctly.

The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended

prevent injuries

to yourself and other persons, or damage to the equipment.

sure to also check the guides included with any separately sold accessories you

use.

&Warning Denotes the possibility

serious injury

death.

&Caution Denotes the possibility

injury.

Caution Denotes the possibility

damage to the equipment.

.AWarning .

Camera

not trigger the flash

close proximity to human eyes.

Exposure to the intense light produced by the flash could damage eyesight.

particular, remain at least one meter (39 inches) away from infants when using the

flash.

Store this equipment out of the reach

children and infants.

Strap: Putting the strap around achild's neck could result

asphyxiation.

Memory card, day/date battery: Dangerous if accidentally swallowed. If this occurs,

contact adoctor immediately.

not attempt to disassemble or alter any part of the equipment that is not

expressly described

this guide.

To avoid the risk of injury, do not touch the interior

the camera if it has been

dropped or otherwise damaged.

Stop operating the camera immediately if it emits smoke, astrange smell, or

otherwise behaves abnormally.

not use organic solvents such

alcohol, benzine, or thinner to clean the

equipment.

not allow liquids or foreign objects to enter the camera.

This could result

fire or electrical shock.

If liquid or foreign objects come into contact with the camera interior, immediately turn

the camera power off and remove the batteries.

Use only recommended power sources.

Using other power sources could result

fire or electrical shock.

Safety Precautions

Battery

Use only recommended batteries.

not place the batteries near or

direct flame.

not

let

the

batteries come into contact with water (e.g.

sea

water)

other liquids.

not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the batteries.

Avoid dropping or subjecting the batteries to severe impacts.

This may cause explosions or leaks, resulting

fire, injury and damage

the

surroundings.

the event that abattery leaks and the eyes, mouth, skin or clothing

contacts these substances, immediately flush with water

and

seek medical

assistance.

Other

Warnings

not play the supplied CD-ROM(s)

any CD player that does not support

data CD-ROMs.

Playing the CD-ROM(s)

audio

player (music player) could damage the

speakers. It

also possible to suffer hearing loss from listening with headphones to

the loud sounds of aCD-ROM played

amusic

player.

ACaution

careful not to bang the camera or subject it to strong impacts or shocks

when hanging it by the strap.

careful not to bump or push strongly

the lens.

This could damage the camera or lead to injury.

Avoid using, placing or storing the camera

the following places.

-Places subject to strong sunlight.

-Places subject to temperatures above

40°C

(104

OF).

-Humid or dusty areas.

These could cause leakage, overheating or

explosion of the batteries, resulting

electrical shock, fire, burns or other injuries. High temperatures may also cause

deformation of the casing.

Caution

not aim the camera at bright light sources (the sun, etc.).

Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the image sensor.

When using the camera

abeach or at awindy location, be careful not to

allow dust

sand to enter the camera.

Safety

Precautions

not

use the

flash

with

dirt,

dust

other

items

stuck

the

surface,

covered

your

fingers

clothing.

This may cause the camera to malfunction.

Remove

and store

the

batteries

when

you

are

not

using

the

camera.

If the batteries are left inside the camera, damage caused by leakage may occur.

Before

you

discard

batteries,

cover

the

terminals

with

tape

other

insulators.

Contacting other metal materials

waste containers may lead to fire or explosions.

not

sit

in a

chair

with

the

camera

your

pocket.

Doing so may cause malfunctions

damage the LCD monitor.

When

putting

the camera in

your

bag,

ensure

that

hard

objects

not

come

into

contact

with

the LCD

monitor.

not

attach

accessories

the

strap.

Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the LCD monitor.

For

CA, USA

only

Included lithium battery contains Perchlorate Material -special handling

may apply.

See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/ for details.

Table

Contents

Checking the Package Contents 2

Read This First 3

Safety Precautions 4

Attaching the Strap/Holding the Camera 7

Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card 8

Setting the Date and Time

Setting the Display Language

Pressing the Shutter Button 15

Mr~

Taking Pictures 16

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Viewing Images 19

Erasing Images 20

Printing Images

Shooting Movies 23

Viewing Movies 25

Transferring Images to aComputer 26

Accessories

Separately Sold Accessories

Attaching

the

Strap/Holding

the

Camera

Attach the included strap and place it around your wrist to avoid dropping

the camera during use.

Keep your arms tight against your body while holding the camera firmly by

the sides.

sure that your fingers do not block the flash.

Strap

Inserting

the

Batteries

and

Memory

Card

Insert the included batteries and memory card into the camera.

Check the card's write-protect tab.

If the memory card has awrite-protect tab,

you will not be able to record images if the

tab is

the locked position. Slide

the

tab

until you hear aclick.

Label

Open the cover.

Slide the cover lock

CD,

then slide

and

open the cover ®as shown.

Insert the batteries.

Insert the batteries with (+) and (-) ends

oriented correctly.

Insert the memory card.

Insert the memory card as shown until

locks into place with aclick.

Be sure the memory card

oriented

correctly. Inserting the memory card

the

wrong direction could dampqe the

camera.

Inserting

the

Batteries

and

Memory

Card

Close the cover.

Close the cover

and press downward

as you slide

until it clicks into place (g).

Removing

the

Memory

Card

Push the memory card

until you hear a

click, then slowly release

it.

The memory card will pop

up.

Power

Source

Inserting

the

Batteries

and

Memory Card

Approximate

Number

Shots

That

Can

Taken

Alkaline Batteries NiMH Batteries

(Supplied) (Sold Separately)

Number

Shots* 200 470

Playback

Time

(Hours) 8

The

number

shots that can

taken

based on the

Camera

&Imaging Products

Association (CIPA) measurement standard.

Under some shooting conditions, fewer shots can be taken.

Depending on the brand

alkaline batteries used, the

number

shots that can be

taken may vary widely.

The values

for

NiMH batteries are based on fully charged batteries.

Compatible

Batteries

AA-size alkaline batteries and Canon AA-size NiMH batteries (sold

separately) (pp.

30,

32).

@Can any

other

batteries be

used?

We cannot recommend the use of any other batteries than those listed above

because performance varies widely.

" I ,

Why

use NiMH batteries?

NiMH batteries last much longer than alkaline batteries, especially

cold

weather.

Battery Charge

Indicator

When battery charge is low,

icon and message will appear. If the

batteries are charged, the icon and message will not display.

Display

"Change the batteries"

Summary

Battery charge is low. Prepare new batteries to

continue using the camera.

The batteries are depleted. Insert

new

batteries.

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