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Canon PowerShot A720 IS User Manual

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  • Page 1 IIII I IIIIII CDI-E334 Camera User Guide...
  • Page 2 Connect the camera • Connecting to a printer • Connecting to a TV set Guide • Connecting to a computer irect Print User GuideS°ftware Starter ZoomBrowser ImageBrowser Software User Guide • PDF manuals available on the Canon website. http:/iweb.canon.jptlmaging/information-e.html...
  • Page 3 Camera AA AlkalineBatteries(x2) MemoryCard (16MB) Interface Cable AM Cable Wrist Strap IFC-400PCU AVC-DC300 WS-200 Canon Digital Camera Warranty Card Solution Disk User Guides Camera User Guide . Direct Print User Guide Software Starter Guide . _Canon Customer Support" Leaflet You may not be able to achieve the full performance of this camera with the included memory card.
  • Page 4 Shooting Using the Mode Dial Mode Dial ........Shooting Modes for Specific Scenes ....Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist) ..=Ira Movie Shooting ....... p Program AE ........Tv Setting the Shutter Speed ....... Setting the Aperture ......Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture ..Various Shooting Methods Continuous Shooting ......
  • Page 5 Creating an Image Destination (Folder) ....Resetting the File Number ......Playback/Erasing O. Magnifying Images ......='; Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback) ..Jumping to Images ......Viewing Movies (Operating the Movie Control Panel) Rotating Images in the Display ..... Playback with Transition Effects ....
  • Page 6 Symbol Conventions in this Guide Mode switch position: Rec. ([_)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.
  • Page 7 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 domestic copyright laws and regulations. Please be advised that in certain cases...
  • Page 8 I 73 Shooting Using the Mode Dial Mode Dial • Auto The camera automatically selects settings. (p. 14) • Image zone When a shooting mode appropriate for the shooting conditions is selected, the camera automatically adjusts settings for optimal shooting. (p. 74) Portrait Landscape Night Snapshot...
  • Page 9 Shooting Using the Mode Dial j Shooting Modes for Specific Scenes []See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 206). When a shooting mode appropriate for the shooting conditions selected, the camera automaticalIy adjusts settings for optimal shooting. _!' Portrait Produces a soft effect when photographing people.
  • Page 10 I 75 Shooting Using the Mode Dial J,{ Indoor Prevents camera shake and maintains the subject's true color when shooting under fluorescent or tungsten lighting. (Special Scene) You can shoot with the most appropriate settings for the scene. Night Scene Allows you to capture human subjects against the backdropof an evening sky or night scene.
  • Page 11 ModeDial Shooting Using the Beach Shoots without making people appear dark near water or sand where reflected sunlight is strong. Fireworks Captures fireworks in the sky sharply and at optimal exposure. Aquarium Selects the optimal ISO speed, white balance and color balance to capture fish and other items in an indoor aquarium.
  • Page 12 I 77 Shooting Using the Mode Dial l I::_1Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist) [] See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 206). Stitch Assist can be used to shoot overlapping images that can later be merged (stitched) to create one panoramic image on a computer. The overlapping seams of several...
  • Page 13 Shooting Using the Mode Dial sequence. • The exposure and white balance are set and locked with the first image. a portion of the first •hoot. • You can press the ÷ or "l, button to return to the previously recorded image to retake the shot.
  • Page 14 I 79 Shooting Using the Mode Dial l,,m Movie Shooting See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 206). The following movie modes are available. The recording time will vary according to the capacity of the memory card you use (p. 191). Standard You can select the recording pixels and record until the memory card is full (when a super high-speed memory card is used, such as the...
  • Page 15 Shooting Using the Mode Dial • Pressing the shutter button halfway automatically sets the exposure, focus and white balance settings. • Pressing the shutter button fully starts recording video and sound simultaneously. • During shooting, the recording time and [ORec] appear on the LCD monitor.
  • Page 16 Shooting Using the Mode Dial I 81 Changing Recording Pixels You can change the recording pixels when the movie mode is set to (Standard) (frame rate is fixed). recording pixels, 1. Press the _ button. 2. Use the ,IF or _1. button to select and the ÷...
  • Page 17 Shooting Using the Mode Dial Program []See Functions Avai/able in Each Shooting Mode (p. 206). The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture value to match the brightness of the subject. You can freely configure such settings as the ISO speed, exposure compensation and white balance.
  • Page 18 Shooting Using the Mode Dial I 83 Setting Shutter Speed See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 206). When you set the shutter speed, the camera automatically selects an aperture value to match the brightness of the subject. Faster shutter speeds allow you to catch an instantaneous image of a moving subject, while slower speeds create a flowing effect and allow you to shoot...
  • Page 19 84 J Shooting Using the Mode Dial the zoom state as follows • The aperture value and shutter speed change according to Shooting Aperture Shutter Speed Mode Value (seconds) _1],TV f/2.8 - 3.5 15 - 1/1500 Maximum Wide Angle I_, TV f/4.0 - 8.0 15 - 1/2000 f/4.8 - 6.3...

  • Page 20: Shooting Using The Mode Dial

    Shooting Using the Mode Dial I 85 Setting Aperture See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 206). The aperture adjusts the amount of light entering through the lens. When you set the aperture value, the camera automatically selects a shutter speed to match the brightness.
  • Page 21 86 I Shooting Using the Mode Dial M Manually Setting Shutter Speed Aperture []See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 206). You can manually set the shutter speed and aperture to shoot images. ting, 1. Use the [] button to select shutter speed or aperture, and use the ÷...
  • Page 22 (p. 56) is conducted immediately before shooting. This reflects standard shooting criteria established by Canon. Actual results may vary according to the subject and shooting conditions. Even if continuous shooting suddenly stops, the memory card may not be full. To Cancel Continuous Shooting Follow step 1 to display il.
  • Page 23 I Various Shooting Methods memory of the camera fills. • The interval between shots lengthens when the built-in • If the flash is used, the interval between shots lengthens because the flash must charge. Red-Eye i Setting Reduction Function []See Functions Available in Each...
  • Page 24 Various Shooting Methods I 89 Setting Slow Synchro Function See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 206). You can shoot with the flash at slow shutter speeds. This is handy for shooting at night or under artificial lighting indoors. •...
  • Page 25 I Various Shooting Methods jSelecting an AF Frame Mode []See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 206). * Cannot be set in [] mode. The AF frame indicates the area of the composition on which the camera focuses. You can set the AF frame in the following ways. You can have the camera automatically detect the position of a face and use this data to set the focus and exposure* while shooting.

  • Page 26: Various Shooting Methods

    I 91 Various Shooting Methods monitor is turned off. • [Face Detect] and [FIexiZone] cannot be used when the LCD • The AF frame appears as follows (when the LCD monitor is on) when the shutter button is pressed halfway. - Green Shooting preparations complete...
  • Page 27 Various Shooting Methods Changing AF Frame Size ([Center] or [Flexi- Zone]) You can change the AF frame size to better suit the size of a subject. You reduce the area used to set the focus when you reduce the AF frame to match a small subject or to focus on a particular portion of a subject.
  • Page 28 I 93 Various Shooting Methods Changing AF Frame Position ([FlexiZone]) You can move the AF frame to any position (FlexiZone AF/AE). This allows you to set the focus more precisely on your target subject. Press repeatedly until AF frame turns green.
  • Page 29 94 I Various Shooting Methods Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects (Focus Lock, AF Lock, Manual Focus, Safety []See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 206). Cannotbe used [] mode. It may be difficult to focus on the following types of subjects. •...
  • Page 30 Various Shooting Methods i 95 Shooting with the AF Lock To Release the AF Lock Press the MF button and use the ,IF or 4" button to select [] (Normal). • Since AF frames do not display in D_ mode, aim the camera •...
  • Page 31 96 I Various Shooting Methods Shooting in Manual Focus Mode The focus can be manually set. and the MF indicator are MF indicator displayed. When the [['e"l] menu's [MF-Point Zoom] is set to [On], the portion of the image in the AF frame will appear magnified*.
  • Page 32 Various Shooting Methods To Cancel the Manual Focus Press the MF button and use the ÷ or _1, button to select [] (Normal). Not available in _ or _ modes. Using Manual Focus in Combination with Auto Focus (Safety First, manualfocus is used to roughly focus, then from that focus position the camera automatically focuses more accurately.
  • Page 33 _ Various Shooting Methods _ Locking Exposure Setting (AS Lock) []See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 206). You can set the exposure and focus separately. This is effective when the contrast is too strong between the subject and background or when a subject is backlit.
  • Page 34 Various Shooting Methods _ 99 _ Locking Flash Exposure Setting (FE Lock) []See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 206). You can lock the flash exposure so that the exposure settings are correctly set regardless of the composition of your subject. To Release the FE Lock Operate a button other than the ÷...
  • Page 35 1 Various Shooting Methods iAdjusting Speed []See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 206). Raise the ISO speed to use a fast shutter speed when you wish to reduce the effects of camera shake or avoid blurry subjects, or to turn the flash off when shooting in a dark area.
  • Page 36 Various Shooting Methods 1101 Adjusting the Exposure Compensation See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 206). Adjust the exposure compensation to a positive value to avoid making the subject too dark when it is backlit or shot against a bright background. Adjust the exposure compensation to a negative value to avoid making the subject too bright in night shots or when shot against a dark background.
  • Page 37 1021 V arious Shooting Methods j Switching between Metering Modes []See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 206). Appropriate for standard shooting conditions, including backlit scenes. The camera divides images into several zones for metering. It evaluates complex lighting conditions, such as Evaluative the position of the subject, the brightness, the direct light, and the backlighting, and adjusts...
  • Page 38 Various Shooting Methods 1103 Setting the Spot Metering Frame to the Cen- ter/To Correspond with the AF Frame Select [Spot AE Point]. 1. Press the O button. MENU 2. In the [r';"l] menu, use the ,1_or _1,button to select [Spot AE Point].
  • Page 39 104 ] Various Shooting Methods iAdjusting Tone (White Balance) []See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 206). Normally, the [] (Auto) white balance setting selects an optimal white balance. When the [] setting cannot produce natural looking colors, change the white balance using a setting appropriate for the light source.
  • Page 40 Various Shooting Methods 1105 Using the Custom White Balance You can set a custom white balance to obtain the optimal setting for the shooting conditions by having the camera evaluate an object, such as a piece of white paper or cloth, or a photo-quality gray card that you wish to establish as the standard white color.
  • Page 41 1061 Various Shooting Methods and the exposure compensation setting to [+0] before • You are recommended to set the shooting mode to p setting a custom white balance. The correct white balance may not be obtained when the exposure setting is incorrect (image appears completely black or white).
  • Page 42 Various Shooting Methods 1107 l Shooting in a My Colors Mode See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 206). You can change the look of an image when it is shot. My Colors Off Records normally with this setting. Emphasizes the contrast and color saturation to Vivid record bold colors.
  • Page 43 _ Various Shooting Methods Setting the Camera to a Custom Color Mode 1. Press the {_ button. 2. Use the 4" or 4, button to select [] and choose [] with the 4" or 4" button. 1. Press the (_. button. 2.
  • Page 44 Various Shooting Methods _ 109 _ Switching between Flash Adjustment Settings See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 206). Although the built-in flash will fire with automatic flash adjustments, it is also possible to set it so that it fires without any adjustments.
  • Page 45 1 10 1 Various Shooting Methods iAdjusting Flash Compensation Settings []See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 206). Flash exposure compensation can be adjusted in the range of -2 to +2 stops in 1/3-stop increments. You can combine the flash exposure compensation with the camera's exposure compensation function for balanced exposure of the...
  • Page 46 Various Shooting Methods 11 1 1 l Setting Flash Output See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 206). When shooting, the flash output can be controlled in three steps, up to FULL. In Tv and AM shooting modes, please set [Flash Adjust] to [Manual] (p.
  • Page 47 1 12 1 Various Shooting Methods i Switching the Timing at which the Flash Fires [] []See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 206). The flash fires right after the shutter opens, regardless of the 1st-curtain shutter speed. Usually, the 1st-curtain is used when shooting.
  • Page 48 Various Shooting Methods 11 1 3 Adjusting Exposure for Built-in Flash Shooting (Safety See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 206). The camera automatically changes the shutter speed or aperture value when the flash fires to avoid overexposing and blowing out the highlights in the scene.
  • Page 49 114 1 Various Shooting Methods Registering Settings to the Print/ Share Button []See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 206). You can register a function that you often use when shooting with the _,,_ button. The following functions can be registered. Menu Item Menu Item Page...
  • Page 50 Various Shooting Methods 11 1 5 Using the Button Each time that the _,_ button is pressed, the settings of the registered functions are switched. - For [] and [], the corresponding setup screen is displayed. - Each press of the _v button records the white balance data with the [] option.
  • Page 51 116various Shooting Methods 1. Use the ÷ or ,_ button to select [On] or [Off]. 2. Press the O button. MENU • When the Auto Rotate function is set to [On] and the LCD monitor is set to the detailed display mode during shooting, [] (normal), [] (right end is down) or []...
  • Page 52 Various Shooting Methods 11 1 l Setting Display Overlays See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 206). Lines]can be set. * Only [Grid You can display vertical and horizontal grid lines, a 3:2 print area guide, or both on the LCD monitor while shooting to help check the position of your subject.
  • Page 53 1 18 1 Various Shooting Methods [][] Creating an Image Destination (Folder) []See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 206). You can create a new folder at any time and the recorded images will be automatically saved to that folder. Create Creates a new folder the next time you shoot...
  • Page 54 Various Shooting Methods 1119 Setting the Day or Time for Automatic Folder Creation. Select [Create Folder], 1. Press the O button. MENU 2. Use the 4. or "k button to select the [_1] menu. 3. Use the ÷ or 4, button to select [Create Folder].
  • Page 55 1201 V arious Shooting Methods i Resetting File Number [_[] []See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 206). The images you shoot are automatically assigned file numbers. can select how the file number is assigned. A number one higher than the last one recorded is assigned to the next image.

  • Page 56: Continuous Shooting

    Various Shooting Methods 1121 File Folder Numbers Recorded images are assigned consecutive file numbers starting with 0001 and ranging up to 9999, while folders are assigned numbers starting with 100 and ranging up to 999. Up to 2,000 images can be saved into a single folder.
  • Page 57 1221 P layback/Erasing J o. Magnifying Images • will display and a magnified portion of the image will display. • Images can be magnified up to a factor of approximately lOx. ofthe Displayed Area image. • If you press the FUNC./SET button while in magnified display, the camera switches to image advance mode and _L+ will display.

  • Page 58: Playback/Erasing

    1123 Playback/Erasing :_: Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback) To Return to Single Image Playback Press the zoom lever toward 0,. Switching between Sets of Nine Images The jump bar will display if you press the zoom lever toward =-: while in index playback and you can switch the display between sets of nine images.
  • Page 59 1241 PlaybacldErasing Jumping Images When you have many images recorded onto a memory card, it is handy to use the five search keys below to jump over images to find the object of your search. Jump 10 Images Jumps over 10 images at a time. Jump 100 Images Jumps over 100 images at a time.
  • Page 60 1125 Playback/Erasing Viewing Movies (Operating Movie Control Panel) Display movie file. 1. Use the ÷ or 4" button to select a movie. 2. Press the @ button. • Images with a _"_ icon are mov- ies. Play movie. Movie Control Panel 1.
  • Page 61 126 _ Playback/Erasing Operating the Movie Control Panel Ends playback and returns to single image playback Prints (An icon will display when a printer is connected. See the Direct Print User Guide for details.) Play Slow Motion Playback (You can use the ÷ button to slow down or the _ button to speed up playback.) Displays the first frame Previous Frame (Rewinds if the FUNC./SET button is held down.)

  • Page 62: Rotating Images In The Display

    1127 Playback/Erasing Rotating Images in the Display Images can be rotated clockwise 90 ° or 270 ° in the display. Original 90 ° 270 ° hen images are downloaded to a computer, the orientation of images rotated by the camera will depend upon the software used to download the images.
  • Page 63 1281 Playback/Erasing j Playback with Transition Effects You can select the transition effect displayed when switching between images. No transition effect. IThe displayed image darkens and the next image gradually brightens until it is displayed. Press the _. button to have the previous image display from the left and the .), button to have the next mage d sp ay from the rght.

  • Page 64: Automated Playback (Auto Play)

    1129 Playback/Erasing I Automated Playback (Auto Play) Use this feature to automatically play back all of the images in the memory card. The LCD monitor displays each image for approximately 3 seconds. effects appear between images. f transition effects is selected (p. 128), the selected transition...
  • Page 65 1301 Playback/Erasing i Red-Eye Correction Function You can correct red eyes in recorded images. ed eyes may not be automatically detected in some images or the results may not turn out as you intended. Examples: : Faces near the screen edges or faces that appear extremely small, large, dark or bright in relation to the overall image.
  • Page 66 Playback/Erasing 1131 • Red-eye correction cannot be performed on movies. • Overwriting cannot be performed on protected images.
  • Page 67 132 _ Playback/Erasing red-eye correction cannot be performed. • When there is not enough space left on the memory card, • Although you can apply red eye correction any number of times to an image, the image quality will gradually deteriorate with each application.
  • Page 68 Playback/Erasing 1133 following (refer to the image in step 2 on page 132): To correctly perform red-eye correction, take note of the - Adjust the correction frame size so that it only surrounds the red-eye portion to be corrected. - When there are several subjects with red-eye, be sure to add one correction frame per subject.
  • Page 69 134 _ Playback/Erasing j Resizing Images You can resave images that were recorded at high recording pixet settings at lower settings. I_111600 x 1200 pixels 640 x 480 pixels 320 x 240 pixels 1. Press the _ button. 2. In the [FD]] menu, use the ÷ or ,_ button to select m- 3.
  • Page 70 1135 Playback/Erasing resized. ovies and images shot in Widescreen mode cannot be...
  • Page 71 136 _ Playback/Erasing to Images iAttaching Sound Memos In playback mode, you can attach sound memos (up to 1 min.) to an image. The sound data is saved in the WAVE format. 1. Press the O button. MENU 2. In the [FD--I]menu, use the ÷ or button to select [].
  • Page 72 Playback/Erasing _ 137 Sound Memo Panel Use the ÷ or "F button to select an option and press FUNC.ISET [] IExit Ql ecor I:llP°use Play IErase Select [Erase] in the confirmation screen and press the FUNC./SET button. • You cannot attach sound memos to movies.
  • Page 73 138 _ Playback/Erasing All Images l Erasing • Note that erased images cannot be recovered. ExeFcise adequate Caution before erasing an image. • Protected images cannot be erased with this function. only image data but also all the data contained on the memory lease format the memory card when you want to erase not card (p.

  • Page 74: Print Settings/Transfer Settings

    Print Settings/Transfer Settings J 139 Settings I Setting DPOF Print You can select images on a memory card for printing and specify the number of print copies in advance using the camera. The settings used on the camera comply with the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) standards.
  • Page 75 Print Settings/Transfer Settings • Selection methods differ for the Print Type settings (p. 142). Standard (m)/Both (D1 []) 1. Use the 4. or .1. button to select the Number of Pdnt Copies images. )!') _i_!_i_i_i_i!_i!_i!_i!i_i_!_ 2. Press the _ button. 3.
  • Page 76 Print Settings/Transfer Settings 1141 All the Images on a Memory Card • The output of some printers or photo developing services may not reflect the specified print settings. • Print settings cannot be set for movies. • A maximum of 998 images can be selected. •...
  • Page 77 1421 Settings/Transfer Settings P rint Setting the Print Style After setting the print style, select the images for printing. The following settings can be selected. * Default setting [] Standard* Prints one image per page. Prints the selected images together at a Print [] Index reduced size in an index format.
  • Page 78 Print Settings/Transfer Settings 1143 Type as follows. • The Date and File No. settings change according to the Print - Index [Date] and [File No.] cannot be set to [On] at the same time. - Standard or Both [Date] and [File No.] can be set to [On] at the same time, however, the printable information may vary between printers.
  • Page 79 144 [ Settings/Transfer Settings Print Settings JSetting DPOF Transfer You can use the camera to specify settings for images before downloading to a computer. Refer to the Software Starter Guide for instructions on how to transfer images to your computer. The settings used on the camera comply with the DPOF standards.
  • Page 80 Print Settings/Transfer Settings _ 145 All the Images on a Memory Card • A maximum of 998 images can be selected. • Images are transferred in order according to the file number.
  • Page 81 CallOll CDI-E334-010 © 2007 CANON INC. PRINTED IN CHINA...