Canon PowerShot A2400 IS User manual

CANON
POWERSHOT
A2400 IS
USER GUIDE

T a b l e o f C o n t e n t s 1
Canon PowerShot A2400 IS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
OVERVIEW............................................ 2
BASIC FEATURES 2
MEMORY CARD 3
CHARGING THE BATTERY 3
CAPTURING ........................................... 4
CAPTURING STANDARD PICTURES 4
CAPTURING VIDEOS 4
USING PICTURE MODES 5
USING LONG EXPOSURE 5
USING THE FLASH 6
PLAYBACK ............................................ 7
VIEWING 7
DELETING 7
CROPPING PICTURES 8
CUTTING VIDEOS 8
LOCKING PICTURES 9
INDEX................................................ 10

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Canon PowerShot A2400 IS
OVERVIEW
BASIC FEATURES
Flash
Lens
Zoom Wheel
Capture
Power on/off
Toggle Video
Delete
Toggle Modes/Auto
Toggle Flash/arrows
Playback
Menu

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Canon PowerShot A2400 IS
MEMORY CARD
This camera abides by SanDisk memory card specifications. These memory
cards are sold separately and should be taken into careful consideration
before purchasing. While all SanDisk memory cards (including SanDisk
Standard, SanDisk Extreme Capacity, and SanDisk High Capacity) will
work in this camera, you much check to make sure the device transferring
your pictures/videos is compatible. This may include having a card reader
and updated operating system.
CHARGING THE BATTERY
This camera includes a rechargeable battery pack, however, this battery is
not charged upon purchase. In order to use the camera, the battery must be
charged. To charge the battery, use the included battery charger.
Insert the battery into the charger, aligning the arrow on the battery and
charger. If the battery does not fit easily into the charger it is being inserted
incorrectly. Realign the arrow on the battery with the charger, and try again.
After the battery is inserted properly into the charger, plug the charger into a
power outlet. To do this, flip the plug out of the charger and plug the charger
into the power outlet.
The charger light turns orange when the battery is being charged. The
charger light turns green when the battery is fully charged. Remove the
battery from the charger and insert it into the camera.

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Canon PowerShot A2400 IS
CAPTURING
The primary overarching feature of this camera is to capture pictures and
videos. The following section includes step-by-step instructions for various
camera procedures.
CAPTURING STANDARD PICTURES
The standard shooting mode for this camera is Smart Auto. This mode
allows the camera to designate the optimal settings for the current
environment. The field of view can be adjusted between shots by adjusting
the zoom wheel. To capture pictures in Smart Auto, follow the steps below.
1. Press the “Power”button to turn the camera on.
2. Press the “Auto” button to cycle through the modes until AUTO is
displayed on the screen.
3. Point the camera at the object intended to be captured.
4. Lightly press the “Capture” button in order to auto-focus the picture.
5. Press the “Capture” button all the way down to take the picture.
CAPTURING VIDEOS
The standard recording mode for this camera is Auto. This mode allows the
camera to designate the optimal setting for the current environment. The
shot can be resized during filming by adjusting the zoom wheel. To capture
video in Auto, follow the steps below.
1. Press the “Power”button to turn the camera on.
2. Press the “Auto” button to cycle through the modes until AUTO is
displayed on the screen.
3. Point the camera at the object intended to be recorded.
4. Press the “Video” button to begin recording.
5. Press the “Video” button again to stop recording.

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Canon PowerShot A2400 IS
USING PICTURE MODES
This camera contains various shooting modes for capturing pictures in order
to most accurately represent the user’s needs. “Shoot Portraits” mode is
intended for capturing pictures of people. “Shoot Under Low Light” mode is
intended for poorly lit conditions. “Shoot Fireworks” mode is intended for
capturing pictures of fireworks and other action shots that require less time
focusing. In order to change shooting modes, follow the steps below.
1. Press the “Power” button to turn the camera on.
2. Press the “Auto” button to cycle through the shooting modes until the
desired shooting mode is displayed on the screen.
3. Point the camera at the object intended to be captured.
4. Lightly press the “Capture” button in order to auto-focus the picture.
5. Press the “Capture” button all the way down to take the picture.
USING LONG EXPOSURE
Exposure is the amount of light allowed to reach the captured image. The
level of exposure is determined by the shutter speed. The slower the shutter
speed, the more important it is for the camera to remain absolutely still to
avoid a blurry image. To use a longer exposure time, follow the steps below.
1. Press the “Power” button to turn the camera on.
2. Press the “Auto” button to cycle through the shooting modes until
“Night” mode is displayed on the screen.
3. Press the “Func. Set” button and choose 1” to choose the shutter speed
with the left and right buttons (surrounding the “Func. Set” button).
4. Point the camera at the object intended to be captured.
5. Lightly press the “Capture” button in order to auto-focus the picture.
6. Press the “Capture” button all the way down to take the picture.

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Canon PowerShot A2400 IS
USING THE FLASH
A flash can be used for various reasons. It can be used to illuminate a poorly
lit subject. A flash can even be used to provide a unique lighting effect on
the captured image. A proper understanding of the flash can extend a
photographer’s artistic reach. The “Auto” flash option allows the camera to
use the flash automatically when appropriate. The “On” flash option ensures
the camera uses the flash while a picture is captured. The “Slow Synchro”
flash option decreases the shutter speed while also using the flash while a
picture is captured. To use a flash option while capturing pictures, follow the
steps bellow.
1. Press the “Power” button to turn the camera on.
2. Press the “Flash” button to cycle through the various flash options and
stop when the desired option is displayed on the screen.
3. Press the “Func. Set” button to confirm the desired flash option.
4. Point the camera at the object intended to be captured.
5. Lightly press the “Capture” button in order to auto-focus the picture.
6. Press the “Capture” button all the way down to take the picture.

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Canon PowerShot A2400 IS
PLAYBACK
Mastering the camera’s playback features enables the user to capture the best
pictures and videos. With full playback knowledge, the user can easily
expand their photography skills by reviewing their captured images and
videos.
VIEWING
After capturing pictures and videos the user may wish to review them on the
camera screen. To view the captured pictures and videos, follow the steps
below.
1. Press the “Power” button to turn the camera on.
2. Press the “Playback” button to enter Playback mode.
3. Press the “Flash” button to view the next image or video.
Note: To watch a video, press the “Func. Set” button twice.
DELETING
After viewing the captured pictures and videos, the user may wish to delete
some. Deleting pictures or videos frees up more space on the memory card,
allowing the user to continue using the camera. However, once an image is
deleted it cannot be undone. Deleting on the go also allows the user to
liberally capture images and video without the fear of wasting film. To
delete captured pictures and videos, follow the steps below.
1. Press the “Power” button to turn the camera on.
2. Press the “Playback” button to enter Playback mode.
3. Press the “Flash” button to view the next image or video.
4. Press the “Delete” button while viewing the image or video intended
to be deleted.
5. Select “Erase” after being prompted on the screen to “Erase” or
“Cancel”.

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Canon PowerShot A2400 IS
CROPPING PICTURES
The user may wish to crop pictures while on the go. This provides the user
with smaller sized images in order to free up memory if they choose to
delete the original. Cropping a picture can also provide artistic effects the
user wishes to achieve. To crop captured pictures, follow the steps below.
1. Press the “Power” button to turn the camera on.
2. Press the “Menu” button.
3. Press the “Flash” button to view the next image.
4. Press the “Func. Set” button when the desired picture is displayed.
5. Press the arrow buttons (surrounding “Func. Set”) to adjust the crop
size until the desired size is selected.
6. Select “Ok” when prompted with “Save new image?”
CUTTING VIDEOS
The user may wish to cut or shorten a video while on the go. This provides
the user with smaller sized videos in order to free up memory if they choose
to delete the original. Cutting a video offers an amateur user the opportunity
to shorten a video they started too early, or stopped too late. To cut a
captured video, follow the steps below.
1. Press the “Power” button to turn the camera on.
2. Press the “Menu” button.
3. Press the “Flash” button to cycle through captured videos.
4. Press the “Func. Set” button when the desired video is displayed.
5. Press the arrow buttons (surrounding “Func. Set”) to adjust the video
duration until the desired length is selected.
6. Select “Ok” when prompted with “Save?”

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LOCKING PICTURES
Locking a picture protects important pictures from being deleted
accidentally. This allows the user to ensure their best pictures are not deleted
under any circumstance while the picture is locked. The user can still unlock
their pictures, however, this adds another precautionary step before pictures
can be accidentally deleted. With all of the hard work put into capturing a
great picture, the user can rest assured their picture is safe when it is locked.
To lock a picture follow the steps below.
1. Press the “Power” button to turn the camera on.
2. Press the “Menu” button.
3. Press the arrow buttons (surrounding “Func. Set”) to change menu
tabs.
4. Press the arrow buttons to select “Protect”.
5. Press the “Flash” button to cycle through the captured pictures.
6. Press “Func. Set” to lock the displayed picture.
Note: To unlock a picture, press “Func. Set” again.

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Canon PowerShot A2400 IS
INDEX
Auto, 6
crop, 8
cut, 8
delete, 7
Erase, 7
Exposure, 5
flash option, 6
On, 6
optimal, 4
Protect, 9
recording, 4
review, 7
Shoot Fireworks, 5
Shoot Portraits, 5
Shoot Under Low Light, 5
shooting modes, 5
shutter speed, 5
Slow Synchro, 6
Smart Auto, 4
unlock, 9
view, 7