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
C
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
on the Canon website.
http:/iweb.canon.jptlmaging/information-e.html

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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?
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Camera AAAlkalineBatteries(x2) MemoryCard
(16MB)
Interface Cable AM Cable Wrist Strap
IFC-400PCU AVC-DC300 WS-200
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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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Table of Contents
Items marked with a_" are lists or charts that summarize camera
functions or procedures.
Please Read
Preparations ...................................... 8
Shooting Still Images (m_ Auto Mode) .................. 14
Viewing Still Images ............................... 17
Shooting Movies ([] Standard Mode) .................. 18
Viewing Movies ................................... 20
Erasing ......................................... 21
Printing ......................................... 22
Downloading Images to a Computer ................... 24
System Map ..................................... 32
Components Guide 38
Indicators ....................................... 41
Power Saving Function ............................ 41
Basic Operations 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
Commonly Used Shooting Functions 57
Changing the Recording Pixels/Compression (Still Images) 57
[] _ Shooting with the Optical Zoom ................ 59
Using the Digital Zoom/Digital Tele-Converter ........... 60
Using the Flash ................................ 64

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ShootingClose-ups(Macro)..................... 65
UsingtheSelf-Timer.............................. 66
SettingtheImageStabilizerFunction................. 68
ConfiguringthePostcardMode...................... 70
EmbeddingtheDateintheImageData................ 71

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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.

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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.

Getting Started
ePreparations
oShooting Still Images
oViewing Still Images
eShooting Movies
oViewing Movies
oErasing
oPrinting
eDownloading Images to a
oSystem Map

8IPreparations
• Attaching the Wrist Strap
lt is recommended to USe the Wrist Strap to avoid droPPing
during camera use.
_Installing the batteries
1 =Slide the battery cover lock in the direction of the arrow
(_) 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
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2= Install two batteries.
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Negative end (-)
3= Close the cover (_), and press downward as you slide
it until it clicks into place (_).
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