Canon PowerShot A2000 IS User manual

Canon
7?JvverShot A 2000 IS
Camera User Guide
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Checking the Package Contents
Check ifthe following iterrls are included in your camera package. Ifanything
is missing, contact the retailer where you purchased the camera.
AA-size Alkaline
Batteries (x2)
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Memory Card
(32MB)
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Interface Cable
IFC-400PCU
AV Cable
AVC-DC400
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Canon Digital Camera
Solution Disk
Camera User Guide
This Guide
Direct Print User Guide
Read when you want to connect the camera to aprinter and
print.
Software Starter Guide
Read when you want to connect the camera to acomputer.
Explains how to install and use the software on the Canon
Digital Camera Solution Disk.
Download Zoom Browser EXllmageBrower Software
Guide (PDF) from:
http://web.canon.jp/imaging/information-e.htm
"Canon Customer
Support" Leaflet
Warranty Card
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•You can use the included memory card to tryout your new camera and
take some test shots.
•Adobe Reader must be installed to view the PDF manuals.
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Conventions Used in this Guide
Language that displays on the screen appears inside [ ].
Buttons on the camera body are represented by the following icons.
/ .... button
r------ @FUNC./SET (Function/Set) button
~~. ~ bulton
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" ... button
... button
o (MEN0
~~ \3. eMENU button
eDISP. (Display) button
@: Troubleshooting tips for common problems.
@:Hints for getting more out of your camera.
CD: Notes for preventing malfunction.
~ :Supplemental explanation.
(p. xx): xx stands for reference page number.
This guide assumes all functions are at their default settings unless
otherwise noted.
This camera can use various types of memory cards. These are
collectively referred to as memory cards
in this guide.
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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
of acamera 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 dev,ice 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. Ifthere is a
problem with the camera while abroad, please return it back to the country of
sale before proceeding with a·warranty 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.
The
camera is not damaged. This also has no effect on the recorded image.
Camera Body Temperature
Please take care when operating the camera for an extended period as the
camera body may become warm. The camera is not damaged.
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est Memories
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What Do You Want to Do?
(Shoot 1
Shoot, Leaving It to the Camera to Make Settings 0 • 0 0 0 0 •• 0 • 0 22
Just Taking Pictures (Easy mode) 0000 • 0 •• 0 • 0 0 0 • 0 0 0 0 • 0 0 0 0 54
Shooting Various Scenes. 0 0 •• 0•0000000•0000000000•0 55-58
-Take good shots of people
Portraits
(po 55)
At night Kids and pets At the beach Snowscapes
(po 55) (po 55) (po 57) (po 57)
-Take good landscapes
Landscape
(po 55) Nightscape (po 57) Foliage (po 57) Sunset (po 57)
-Shoot various other scenes
Indoors
(po 56)
Fireworks
(po 58)
Aquarium
(po 58)
Low light
(po 58)
Focus on faces 00000 •• 00000 •• 000000000•00000000 •• 000080
Shoot in places where Icannot use the flash (turn off the flash) 0 0 59
Shoot pictures with me in them too (self-timer)000000 •• 0 0 0 0 0 • 60
Insert the date and time into my pictures .000000• 00 •• 0 • 0 0 0 0 63
Take close-up pictures of subjects (macro shooting) 0 • 0 0 0 •• 0 0 64
Take sepia toned or black and white pictures. 0 •• 0 • 0 •••• 0 • 0 • 75
Change the size of picture Iwant to take (recording pixels) 0 0 • 0 70
Take pictures continuously 0 ••• 0 ••• 0 0 0 • 0 • 0 0 0 0 • 0 0 •• 0 • 0 0 0 0 69
Shoot without camera shake (image stabilization) 0 ••• 0 0 • 0 0 • 124
Shoot without camera shake even in low light conditions
(high ISO speed) 0 0 0 0 0 • 0 0 0 • 0 0 0 0 0 0 • 0 •• 000•0000 •• 000058, 72
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( View
)
What Do You Want to Do?
Look at my pictures 24
Automatically play back pictures
(sl~de show) 98
Look at pictures on a
TV 100
Quickly search pictures 94
Erase pictures 25,
101
Protect pictures from accidental erasure 102
(ShootlView Movies)
Shoot movies 28
Watch my movies 30
(Print )
Easily print my pictures 26
( Save
)
Save images to acomputer 31, 108, 109
(Other )
Turn off sound 51
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Table of Contents
Chapters 1 - 3 explain the basic operations and frequently used functions of
this camera. Chapters 4 - 9 explain the advanced functions letting you learn
further as you read them in order.
Checking the Package Contents 2
Conventions Used
in this Guide 3
Read This First .4
What Do You Want to Do? 6
Safety Precautions 10
LCD Monitor Precautions 12
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1 Getting Started 13
Inserting the Batteries and
Memory Card 14
Setting the Date and Time
18
Setting the Display Language 20
Pressing the Shutter Button
21
Taking Pictures 22
Viewing Images 24
Erasing Images 25
Printing Images 26
Shooting Movies 28
Viewing Movies 30
Transferring Images
to aComputer 31
Accessories 36
Separately Sold Accessories 38
12- L.earning ·More~~.~ ~=:·~:.·:39
Components Guide .40
Indicator .42
Power Saving Function
(Auto Power Down) 42
Information Displayed
on the Screen. 43
Switching the Display 45
FUNC. Menu -Basic Operations .46
MENU Functions -Basic Operations .. 47
Resetting the Camera 48
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Formatting Memory Cards 49
Changing Sounds
51
Changing the Image Display Time .. 52
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3 Shooting Special Scenes and
Using Common Functions
.............................................. 53
@Just Taking Pictures
(Easy Mode) 54
Shooting Various Scenes 55
SeN Shooting Special Scenes 56
~ Turning the Flash Off 59
~ Turning the Flash On 59
~ Using the Self-Timer 60
Zooming
in on Far Away Subjects .. 61
eY' Inserting the Date and Time 63
~ Shooting Close-ups (Macro) 64
Jl Shooting Far Away Subjects 65
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4Making Settings for the
Images You Want 67
PShooting in Program AE 68
~ Continuous Shooting 69
Changing the Recording Pixels
(Image Size) 70
Changing the Image Quality
(Compression Ratio) 70
Changing the ISO Speed
72
Adjusting the Tone (White Balance) 73
Adjusting the Brightness
(Exposure Compensation) 74
Changing the Tone of an Image
(My Colors) 75

Changing the Composition to Shoot
(Focus Lock) 76
Shooting Using aTV 77
~c Customizing the Self-Timer 78
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Changing the AF Frame 80
Checking the Focus and People's
Expressions (AF-Point Zoom).... 82
:~~ Selecting the Face to Focus On
(Face Select and Track) 83
Checking the Focus Immediately after
Shooting (Focus Check) 84
Changing the Metering Mode 85
AFL Shooting with AF Lock 85
AEL Shooting with AE Lock 86
FEL Shooting with FE Lock 87
Slowing Down the Shutter Speed
(Long Shutter Mode) 88
6 Using Various Functions
for Movies 89
Changing the Movie Mode 90
Changing the Image Quality in ~ 90
Shooting Movies With Fixed
Exposure Settings
91
Other Shooting Functions 92
Playback Functions 92
7 Using Various Playback
and Other Functions 93
Quickly Finding Images 94
t1I Organizing Images by Category
(My Category) 96
QMagnifying Images 97
~ Viewing Slideshows 98
Checking the Focus and People's
Expressions (Focus Check
Display) 99
Viewing Images on aTV 100
[]I Changing Image Transitions 101
I6F Erasing All Images 101
o-n Protecting Images 102
E~ Resizing Images 103
[ill Rotating Images 104
(jJ Correcting Red-Eye Effect 105
~ Attaching Sound Memos 107
Transferring Images to aComputer
.. 1 08
~ Designating Images for Transfer
(DPOF) 109
Designating Images for Printing
(DPOF)
111
8 Customizing the Camera
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Changing Functions 118
Changing Shooting Functions
121
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the Camera 125
Using Household Power. 126
Using aSupplementary Flash 126
Handling Precautions 127
You Think There is aProblem 128
Error Messages 132
Functions Available
in
Each Shooting Mode 134
Menus 136
Specifications 140
Index 142
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Safety Precautions
Before using the camera, please ensure that you read the safety precautions
described below. Always ensure that the camera is operated correctly.
The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended to prevent injuries
to yourself and other persons, or damage to the equipment.
Be sure to also check the guides included with any separately sold accessories you
use.
~ Warnings Denotes the possibility of serious injury or death.
~ Cautions Denotes the possibility of injury or damage to the equipment.
AWarnings
Equipment
Store this equipment out of the reach of children and infants.
Strap: Putting the strap around achild's neck could result in asphyxiation.
Memory card, day/date battery: Dangerous if accidentally swallowed. If this occurs,
contact adoctor immediately.
Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to human eyes.
Exposure to the intense light produced by the flash may damage eyesight. In
particular, remain at least one meter (39 inches) away from infants when using the
flash.
Do not attempt to disassemble or alter any part of the equipment that is not
expressly described in this guide.
To avoid the risk of injury, do not touch the interior of the camera if it has been
dropped or otherwise damaged.
Stop operating the camera immediately if it emits smoke, a strange smell, or
otherwise behaves abnormally.
Do not allow liquids or foreign objects to enter the camera.
This could result in 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.
Do not use organic solvents such as alcohol, benzine, or thinner to clean the
equipment.
Use only recommended power sources.
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Safety Precautions
Batteries
Use only recommended batteries.
Do not place batteries near or in direct flame.
Do not let batteries come into contact with water (e.g. sea water) or other
liquids.
Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to batteries.
Avoid dropping or subjecting batteries to severe impacts.
This may cause explosions or leaks, resulting in fire, injury and damage to the
surroundings. In the event that abattery leaks and the eyes, mouth, skin or clothing
contacts these substances, immediately flush with water and seek medical
assistance.
Before you discard batteries, cover the terminals with tape or other insulators.
Contacting other metal materials in waste containers may lead to fire or explosions.
ACautions
Do not aim the camera at bright light sources (the sun, etc.).
Doing so may cause malfunction or damage the image sensor (CeO).
Be careful not to bang the camera or subject it to strong impacts or shocks
when hanging it by the strap.
Be careful not to bump or push strongly on the lens.
This could lead to injury or damage the camera.
When using the camera on a beach or at a windy location, be careful not to
allow dust or sand to enter the camera.
This may cause the camera to malfunction.
Avoid using, placing or storing the camera in the following places.
-Places subject to strong sunlight.
-Places subject to temperatures above 40° C (104°F).
-Humid or dusty areas.
These could cause leakage, overheating or explosion, resulting in fire, burns or other
injuries. High temperatures may also cause deformation of the casing.
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.
Do not use the flash with dirt, dust or other items stuck to the surface, or when
covering the flash with your fingers or clothing.
This may cause the camera to malfunction.
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LCD Monitor Precautions
Do not sit in achair with the camera in your pocket.
Doing so may cause malfunction or damage the LCD monitor.
When putting the camera in your bag, ensure that hard objects do not come into
contact with the LCD monitor.
If this occurs, it may cause malfunction or damage the LCD monitor.
Do not attach accessories to the strap.
Doing so may cause malfunction or damage the LCD monitor.
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Getting Started
This chapter explains how to prepare for shooting and shooting in
U> mode, as well as how to play back, erase and print images.
Attaching the Wrist Strap/Holding the Camera
Use the included strap to avoid dropping the camera during use.
Keep your arms tight against your body while holding the camera firmly by
the sides. Be sure that your fingers do not touch the flash.
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Wrist strap
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Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card
Insert the included batteries and memory card into the camera.
Check the card's write-protect tab.
Ifthe memory card has awrite-protect tab,
you will not be able to take images if the
tab is
in the locked position. Slide the tab
up until you hear aclick.
Open the cover.
Slide and hold the cover lock CD, then
slide and open the cover ®as shown.
Insert the batteries.
Insert the batteries with (+) and (-) sides
oriented correctly.
Insert the memory card.
Insert the memory card with the label in
the direction shown until it clicks into
place.
Be sure the card is oriented correctly.
Inserting the card
in the wrong direction
Label could damage the camera.
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Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card
Close the cover.
Close the cover CD and press downward
as you slide it until it clicks into place ®.
Removing the Memory Card
Push the memory card until you hear a
click, then release and pull out the card.
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Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card
Approximate Number of Shots That Can Be Taken
Power Source
Number
of Shots*
Playback Time (Hours)
Alkaline Batteries
(Supplied)
240
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NiMH Batteries
(Sold Separately)
500
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"Change the batteries."
*The number of shots that can be taken is based on the Camera &Imaging Products
Association (CIPA) measurement standard.
Depending
on the shooting conditions, the actual number of shots that can be taken
may
be less.
Depending
on the brand of alkaline batteries used, the number of 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)
(p. 36).
@Can any other batteries be used?
We cannot recommend the use of any other batteries than those listed above
because performance varies widely.
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@ Why use NiMH batteries?
They last much longer than alkaline batteries, especially in cold weather.
Battery Charge Indicator
When battery charge is low, an icon or message will appear on the screen. If the
batteries are charged, the icon or message will not display.
Display Summary
Battery charge is low. Prepare new batteries to
continue using the camera.
The batteries are depleted. Insert new
batteries.
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Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card
Approximate Number of Shots That Can Be Saved in a Memory
Card
Memory Card
Number of Shots 32 MB (supplied) 11
2GB
749 8GB 2994
Values are based on acamera at default settings.
The number of shots that can be saved will vary depending on camera settings, the
subject and the memory card used.
@How do you check the number of shots that can be saved?
The number of shots that can be saved appear on the screen when the camera
is in Shooting Mode (p. 22).
Number of shots that
can be saved
Compatible Memory Cards
SO memory cards
SDHC memory cards
MultiMediaCards
MMCplus memory cards
HC MMCplus memory cards
@What is the Write-Protect Tab?
SO and SDHC memory cards have awrite-protect tab. If this tab is in the locked
position, "Card Locked!" will appear on the screen and you will not be able to
take
or erase images.
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Setting the Date and Time
The Date/Time menu will appear the first time the camera is turned on. Since
the date and time recorded into your images are based on these settings, be
sure to make them.
Turn on the camera.
Press the power button.
The Date/Time menu will appear.
Set the Date and Time.
Press the ~ ~ buttons to select asetting.
Press the ....... buttons to set avalue.
Make the setting.
Press the @button.
Once the date and time have been set,
the Date/Time menu will close.
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Setting the Date and Time
Changing the Date and Time
You can change the date and time as needed.
Display the menus.
Press the 8button.
Select [Date/Time] in the tT tab.
Press the ~ ~ buttons to select the tT tab.
Press the ....... buttons to select [Date/
Time], then press the @button.
Change the date and time.
Follow Steps 2and 3 on the left page to
change the date and time.
To close the menus, press the ebutton.
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@Reappearing DatelTime Menu
Set the correct date and time. If you have not set the date and time, the Date/
Time menu will appear each time you turn
on the camera.
If you removed the batteries from the camera, it
is possible that the Date/Time
settings are deleted after approximately 3weeks. If this occurs, set the date and
time again.
This camera is equipped with abuilt-in rechargeable lithium ion battery to
save the DatelTime settings. You can recharge the battery when inserting
AA-size alkaline batteries or using the separately sold AC adapter, within
approximately 4hours. You do not need to turn the camera on for
charging the battery.
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Setting the Display Language
You can change the language displayed on the screen menus and
messages.
Set to Playback mode.
Press the [E button.
In
Display the language menu.
Press and hold the @button CD, then
press the ebutton ®.
Set the display language.
Press the ... T ~ ~ buttons to select a
language, then press the @button.
Once the display language
has been set,
the language menu will close.
You can also change the language by pressing the ebutton,
in the"
tab, selecting [Language].
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