Canon Power Shot A 720 IS User manual

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F!,werShot A 720 IS
C;amera User Guide
Getting Started
Learning More
Components Guide
Basic Operations
Commonly Used Shooting Functions
Shooting Using the Mode Dial
Various Shooting Methods
Playback/Erasing
Print Settings/Transfer Settings
Connecting to a TV
Troubleshooting
List
of Messages
Appendix

Workflow and Reference Guides
The following guides are available. Refer to them as necessary according to the
flowchart below.
:Contents of This Guide
•Connecting to aprinter
•Connecting to a
TV set
•Connecting to a
computer
rn Camera UserGuide
Getting Started (p. 7)
rn Camera UserGuide
Learning More (p. 37)
rn Camera User Guide
rn
Direct Print User
Guide
rn
Software Starter
Guide
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Software User Guide
• PDF manuals available
on
the Canon website.
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CIt1ecking the Package Contents
The follovving items are included in the package. Ifsomething is missing,
please contact the retail outlet at which
you purchased the product.
Camera AA Alkaline Batteries (x2)
C)
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0
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Interface Cable AV Cable
IFC-4OOPCU AVC-DC300
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D
Canon Digital Camera Warranty Card
Solution Disk
o
Memory Card
(16MB)
o
Wrist Strap
WS-200
User Guides
•Camera User Guide
•Direct Print User Guide
•Software Starter Guide
•"Canon Customer Support" Leaflet
rfuJ may not be able to achieve the full performance of this camera
I ~ittl the included memory card.
You can use SO memory cards, SOHC (SO High
Capacity) memory cards, MultiMediaCards, MMCplus
cards and
He MMCplus cards in this camera. These
cards are collectively referred to as memory cards
in
this guide.

2I
Table of Contents
Items marked with a 1:l are lists or charts that summarize camera
functions or procedures.
Please Read
Getting Started •••..•.•..••••.••••••••••••• 7
Preparations .................................... .. 8
Shooting Still Images aml Auto Mode) 14
Viewing Still Images "17
Shooting Movies (IJ Standard Mode) 18
Viewing Movies "20
Erasing " 21
Printing "22
Downloading Images to aComputer. ................ .. 24
System Map ................................... .. 32
Learning More . • • • . • • • • • • . . • • • • • • •• •• • • •• 37
6
ComIJlOnen1ts Guide 38
Indicators 41
Power Saving Function ............................ 41
Basic 42
Menus and Settings. .............................. 42
Menus and Default Settings. ........................ 44
Using the LCD Monitor. ............................ 49
Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor 50
Resetting Settings to Their Default Values ............. 55
Formatting Memory Cards. ....................... .. 56
comrnOlnlv Used ~nlootlna Functions 57
Changing the Recording Pixels/ Compression (Still Images) 57
lilll [tJ Shooting with the Optical Zoom. ............. .. 59
Using the Digital Zoom/Digital Tele-Converter 60
~ Using the Flash. ............................... 64

~~ Shooting Close-ups (Macro) .
Using the Self-Timer .
Setting the Image Stabilizer Function .
Configuring the Postcard Mode .
Embedding the Date
in the Image Data .
the Mode Dial
I\~ode Dial .
Shooting Modes for Specific Scenes .
[:Q Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist) .
.~ Movie Shooting .
PProgram AE .
Tv Setting the Shutter Speed .
J~v Setting the Aperture .
MManually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture .
Various Methods
3
65
66
68
70
71
73
73
74
77
79
82
83
85
86
87
Continuous Shooting. ........................... .. 87
Setting the Red-Eye Reduction Function. . . . . . . . . . . . .
.. 88
Setting the Slow 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
S'witching between Metering Modes ,102
Adjusting the Tone (White Balance) ,104
Shooting
in aMy Colors Mode. ................... .. 107
Slwitching between Flash Adjustment Settings ,109
Adjusting Flash Compensation Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 110
Sl~tting the Flash Output , 111
S'Nitching the Timing at which the Flash Fires. . . . . . . . .. 112
Adjusting Exposure for Built-in Flash Shooting (Safety FE) 113
~lJtVI Registering Settings to the Print/Share Button .... 114
Setting the Auto Rotate Function. .................
.. 115
Setting the Display Overlays .....................
.. 117

4ICreating
an Image Destination (Folder). ............ .. 118
Resetting the File Number. ......................
.. 120
122
QMagnifying 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
Connlecting to aTV 146
Shooting/Playback Using aTV ...................
.. 146
147
List of 158
162
Safety Precautions. ............................
.. 162
Preventing Malfunctions. ........................
.. 167
Battery Handling ..............................
.. 168
Handling the Memory Card ......................
.. 170
Using the Power Kits (Sold Separately). ............
.. 172
Using the Lenses (Sold Separately) ...............
.. 175
Using
an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately) ... 180
Replacing the Date Battery ......................
.. 182
Camera Care and Maintenance. ..................
.. 184
Specifications ,185

Index 196
i::t Functiions Available in Each :::ihoo,tina Mode 206
S~'mbol Conventions in this Guide
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IThese modes are not available
These modes are available
Available shooting modes
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This mark denotes issues that may affect the
camera's operation.
This mark denotes additional topics that
complement the basic operating procedures.
~planations in this guide are based on the camera's default settings
Etime of purchase.

6I
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 away 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 amanner 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 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 in the country of sale. If aproblem arises
while the camera is
in use abroad, please convey it back to the country of 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.
Video Format
Please set the camera's video signal format to the one used in your region before
using it with aTV monitor.
Language Setting
Please see Setting the Display Language (p. 13) to change the language setting.

Getting Started
• Preparations
• Shooting Still Images
e Viewing Still Images
e Shooting Movies
e Viewing Movies
eErasing
e Printing
e Downloading Images to a Computer
eSystem Map

8IPreparations
• Attaching the Wrist Strap
~ -. It is recommended to use the Wrist Strap to avoid dropping
"during camera use.
I Installing the batteries
1. Slide the battery cover lock in the direction of the arrow
(CD) and hold it there while moving the entire cover in
the
direction of the arrow (@) and opening it up in the
direction of the arrow (@).
Battery Cover Lock
~~
CD

2 .. Install two batteries.
Preparations I9
Positive end (+)l LNegative end (-)
o
8
3., Close the cover ((1)), and press downward as you slide
it until it clicks into place (@).

10 IPreparations
I Inserting the Memory Card
1. Slide the battery cover lock in the direction ofthe arrow
(CD) and hold it there while moving the entire cover in
the direction of the arrow (@) and opening it up in the
direction of the arrow (@).
Battery Cover Lock
~,~~
IJ)
2. Insert the memory card until its clicks into place.
Front
Write Protect Tab
(Only SO memory cards)
•Confirm that the Write
Protect
Tab is unlocked
(only SO memory cards).
•Check the card for the
correct orientation.

Preparations 111
3. Close the cover ((1)), and press downward as you slide
it until it clicks into place (@).
Ensure that the memory card is correctly oriented before
inserting it in the camera. Inserting it backward may cause the
camera to fail to recognize the memory card or to malfunction.
• oro Remove the Memory Card
•Push the memory card with your finger until the memory card clicks
and then release
it.

The Date/Time settings menu will appear the first time the power is
turned on. Set the date and time as shown
in steps 3and 4 in the
explanation below.
@Button
oButton
MENU
12 IPreparations
+1.1.I.Buttons
1. Press the power button.
2. Select [Date/Time].
1. Press the 0 button.
MENU
2. Use the • or • button to select
the [W (Set up)] menu.
3. Use the + or • button to select
[Date/Time].
4.
Press the @ button.
I Setting the Date and Time
3. Select the year, month, day and time, and the display
order.
1. Use the • or • button to select a
category.
2. Use
the + or • button to set the
value.
4. Press the @ button.
5. Press the 0 button.
MENU

You can imprint the date and time you have set onto images
(p.71).
You can change the language displayed in the LCD monitor menus
and messages.
@Button
oButton
MENU
Mode Switch
0.
lE·
Preparations 113
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.1.1+I+Suttons
1. Set the mode switch to [8 (Playback).
2. Hold down the ~ button and press the 0button.
~ MENU
3. Use the +, +, •or •button to select alanguage.
4. Press the ®button.
r Setting the Display Language

oButton
DISP.
Indicators
Mode Switch
Mode Dial
14 IShooting Still Images
1. Press the power button.
•The start-up sound will play and the start-up image will display in
the LCD monitor.
•Pressing the power button again turns the power off.
2. Select ashooting mode.
1. Set the mode switch to 10
(Shooting).
2. Set the mode dial to filliID (Auto).
3. Aim the camera at the subject.

AF frame
Shooting Slililmages 115
•
•AF frames will display in green on the
LCD monitor at the points
of focus.
5.; Without changing anything else, press the shutter
button all the way (press fully) to shoot.
•The shutter sound will play once and
the image will record.
•The indicator will blink green and the
file will record to the memory card.
4 .. Press the shutter button lightly (press halfway) to set
the focus.
•When the camera focuses, it beeps
twice and the indicator lights green
(orange when the flash fires).
Mlute Setting
Pressin~~ the DISP. button while switching on the camera power will
SBt the rnute setting to [On] to silence all camera sounds except for
warning sounds. The setting can be changed with the [Mute] option
in
thl9 [W (Set up)] Menu (p. 46).

16 IShooting Still Images
Reviewing an Image Right After
Shooting (Rec. Review)
Recorded images are displayed on the LCD monitor for approximately
2seconds immediately after shooting.
@sutton
You can also use the following methods to continue displaying the
image immediately after shooting so that you can check it.
•Keep the shutter button pressed fully.
•Press the @button while the recorded image is
displayed.
Confirm that the operation sound beeps.
You can shoot by pressing the shutter button even when an image
is being displayed.

Viewing Still Images 117
Mode Switch
+1. Buttons
111 Set the mode switch to [B (Playback).
•The last recorded image will display.
211 Use the + or •button to display the image you wish to
view.
•Use the +button to move to the
prBvious image and the •button to
move to the next image.
• ThiS images advance more quickly if
you keep the button pressed
continuously, but they will appear
coarse.
IJ you have replayed images, the last image viewed will display
(Resume Playback). Ifthe memory card has been switched, or
the images on the memory card have been edited with a
computer, the newest image on the memory card appears.

GYles ([C] Standard Mode)
Mode Switch
Mode Dial
18 IShooting Movies
1. Press the power button.
2. Select ashooting mode.
1. Set the mode switch to 0
(Shooting).
2. Set the mode dial to .~ (Movie).
•Confirm that the camera is set to
[G] (Standard).
3. Aim the camera at the subject.
•Do not touch the microphone while
recording.
•Do not press any buttons other than the
shutter button. The sound that buttons
make will be recorded in the movie.