Canon PowerShot A720 IS User manual

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Camera User Guide

Workflow and Reference Guides

The following guides are available. Refer to them as necessary according to the

flowchart below.

: Contents of This Guide

Prepare the camera for use

Using the camera

IConnect the camera

to other devices

•Connecting to a printer

• Connecting to a TV set

• Connecting to a computer

Camera User Guide

_irect Print User

Guide

_GuideS°ftwareStarter

ZoomBrowser EX/

ImageBrowser

Software User Guide

• PDF manuals available

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Checking the Package Contents

The following items are included in the package. If something is missing,

please contact the retail outlet at which you purchased the product.

o O @2?

Camera AAAlkalineBatteries(x2) MemoryCard

(16MB)

Interface Cable AM Cable Wrist Strap

IFC-400PCU AVC-DC300 WS-200

Canon Digital Camera Warranty Card

Solution Disk

OUser Guides

Camera User Guide

.Direct Print User Guide

Software StarterGuide

._Canon Customer Support"Leaflet

You may not be able to achieve the full performance of this camera

with the included memory card.

You can use SD memory cards, SDHC (SD High

._'_p_ Capacity) memory cards, MultiMediaCards, MMCplus

cards and HC MMCptus cards in this camera. These

cards are collectively referred to as memory cards in

this guide.

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Shooting Using the Mode Dial 73

Mode Dial ....................................... 73

Shooting Modes for Specific Scenes .................. 74

r_ Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist) ........ 77

=Ira Movie Shooting ............................... 79

pProgram AE .................................. 82

Tv Setting the Shutter Speed ....................... 83

Av Setting the Aperture ........................... 85

iManually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture ..... 86

Various Shooting Methods 87

Continuous Shooting .............................. 87

Setting the Red-Eye Reduction Function ............... 88

Setting the Stow Synchro Function ................... 89

Selecting an AF Frame Mode ....................... 90

Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects (Focus Lock,AF Lock, Manual

Focus, Safety MF) .................................... 94

Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock) ............... 98

Locking the Flash Exposure Setting (FE Lock) .......... 99

Adjusting the ISO Speed .......................... 100

[] Adjusting the Exposure Compensation ............ 101

Switching between Metering Modes ................. 102

Adjusting the Tone (White Batance) ................. 104

Shooting in a My Colors Mode ...................... 107

Switching between Flash Adjustment Settings ......... 109

Adjusting Flash Compensation Settings .............. 110

Setting the Flash Output .......................... 111

Switching the Timing at which the Flash Fires .......... 112

Adjusting Exposure for Built-in Flash Shooting (Safety FE) 113

_,,v Registering Settings to the Print/Share Button .... 114

Setting the Auto Rotate Function .................... 115

Setting the Display Overlays ....................... 117

41Creating an Image Destination (Folder) ............... 118

Resetting the File Number ......................... 120

Playback/Erasing 122

O. Magnifying Images ............................ 122

='; Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback) .... 123

Jumping to Images ............................ 124

Viewing Movies (Operating the Movie Control Panel) ... 125

Rotating Images in the Display ..................... 127

Playback with Transition Effects .................... 128

Automated Playback (Auto Play) .................... 129

Red-Eye Correction Function ....................... 130

Resizing Images ................................ 134

Attaching Sound Memos to Images .................. 136

Protecting Images ............................... 137

Erasing All Images ............................... 138

Print Settings/Transfer Settings 139

Setting the DPOF Print Settings .................... 139

Setting the DPOF Transfer Settings ................. 144

Symbol Conventions in this Guide

Mode switch position:

jRec. ([_)lPlay ([_)

Available shooting modes

These modes are available

_This mark denotes issues that maY affect the

camera!s operaUon,

This mark denotes additional topics that

complement the basic operating procedures.

Explanations in this guide are based on the camera's default settings

at t me of purchase.

Please Read

Test Shots

Before you try to photograph important subjects, we highly recommend that you

shoot several trial images to confirm that the camera is operating and being

operated correctly.

Please note that Canon inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are

not liable for any consequential damages arising from any malfunction of a

camera or accessory, including memory cards, that results in the failure of an

image to be recorded or to be recorded in a way that is machine readable.

Warning Against Copyright Infringement

Please note that Canon digital cameras are intended for personal use and should

never be used in a manner that infringes upon or contravenes international or

domestic copyright laws and regulations. Please be advised that in certain cases

the copying of images from performances, exhibitions, or commercial properties

by means of a camera 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 in the country of sale. If a problem arises

while the camera is in use abroad, please convey it back to the country of sale

before proceeding with awarranty claim to a Canon Customer Supporf Help

Desk.

For Canon Customer Support contacts, please see the customer support

list supplied with your camera.

Video Format

Please set the camera's video signal format to the one used in your region before

using it with a TV monitor.

Language Setting

Please see Setting the Display Language (p. 13) to change the language setting.

Shooting Using the Mode Dial I73

Mode Dial []

•Auto

_) The camera automatically selects settings. (p. 14)

•Image zone

When ashooting mode appropriate for the shooting conditions is selected,

the camera automatically adjusts settings for optimal shooting. (p. 74)

_' Portrait

_L Landscape

[] Night Snapshot

mO_r Kids & Pets

J,_' Indoor

SeN special scene (p. 75)

E_I Stitch Assist (p. 77)

DjII Movie (p. 79)

•Creative zone

With these settings, you select parameters such as the shutter speed or

aperture stop to achieve a range of effects.

p Program AE (p. 82)

TV setting the Shutter Speed (p. 83)

A,V Setting the Aperture (p. 85)

MManually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture (p. 86)

74IShooting Using the Mode Dial

jShooting Modes for Specific Scenes []

[]See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 206).

When a shooting mode appropriate for the shooting conditions is

selected, the camera automaticalIy adjusts settings for optimal

shooting.

_!' Portrait

Produces a soft effect when photographing people.

Landscape

Optimized for shooting landscape scenes which

contain both near and far subjects.

[] Night Snapshot

Allows you to take snapshots of people against

twilight or night backgrounds by reducing the effects

of camera shake even without using a tripod.

_. Kids&Pets

Allows you to capture subjects that move around,

such as children and pets, without missing photo

opportunities.

Shooting Using the Mode Dial I 75

J,{ Indoor

Prevents camera shake and maintains the subject's

true color when shooting under fluorescent or

tungsten lighting.

SCN (Special Scene)

You can shoot with the mostappropriate settingsfor the scene.

[] Night Scene

Allows you to capture human subjects against the

backdropof an evening sky or nightscene. The

flash is directed at the person and the shutter speed

is slow, so both the person and the background can

be beautifully shot.

[] Foliage

Shoots trees and leaves--such as new growth,

autumn leaves or blossoms--in vivid colors.

[] Snow

Shoots without a blue tinge and without making

people appear dark against a snowy background.

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