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
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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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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

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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.

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.