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Canon Powershot A1200 IS User Manual

Canon Powershot A1200 IS User Manual (196 pages)

Canon Digital Camera User Manual

Brand: Canon | Category: Digital Camera | Size: 10 MB

Table of Contents

Checking the Package Contents
2
- Other
  3
- Warranty Limitations
  3
Read this First
3
What Do You Want to Do
4
Table of Contents
6
Conventions Used in this Guide
9
Safety Precautions
10
1 Getting Started

13
- Attaching Strap/Holding Camera
  13
- Compatible Memory Cards (Sold Separately)
  14
- Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card
  14
  - Insert the Batteries
    15
  - Insert the Memory Card
    15
  - Removing the Memory Card
    15
  - Compatible Batteries
    16
  - Number of Shots Per Memory Card
    16
  - Set the Date and Time
    18
- Setting the Date and Time
  18
  - Turn on the Camera
    18
  - Changing the Date and Time
    19
  - Set the Display Language
    20
- Setting the Display Language
  20
- Format the Memory Card
  21
- Formatting Memory Cards
  21
- Pressing the Shutter Button
  22
- Taking Pictures (Smart Auto)
  23
- Viewing Images
  26
- Erasing Images
  27
- Shooting or Viewing Images in Easy Mode
  28
- Shooting Movies
  29
- Shooting Time
  30
- Viewing Movies
  31
- System Requirements
  32
- Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing
  32
  - Install the Software
    33
  - Turn on the Camera
    34
- Accessories
  36
- Power Supplies
  37
- Separately Sold Accessories
  37
- Other Accessories
  38
2 Learning more

39
- Components Guide
  40
  - Product View and Components
    40
  - Mode Dial
    41
- Screen Display
  43
- Switching the Display
  43
- Indicators
  44
- Choose an Option
  45
- FUNC. Menu - Basic Operations
  45
- MENU - Basic Operations
  46
- Changing the Sound Settings
  47
  - Muting Sounds
    47
  - Adjusting the Volume
    48
- Adjusting the Screen Brightness
  49
- Returning the Camera to Default Settings
  50
- Clock Functions
  51
3 Shooting with Commonly Used Functions

53
4 Adding Effects and Shooting (Creative Filters)

68
5 Choosing Settings Yourself

79
- Shooting in Program AE
  80
- Adjust the Brightness
  81
- Adjusting the Brightness (Exposure Compensation)
  81
- Turning the Flash on
  81
- Adjusting the White Balance
  82
  - Choose an Option
    82
  - Custom White Balance
    82
- Changing the ISO Speed
  83
- Correcting the Brightness and Shooting (I-Contrast)
  84
- Continuous Shooting
  85
- Changing the Tone of an Image (My Colors)
  86
- Custom Color
  86
- Shooting Close-Ups (Macro)
  87
- Shooting Far Away Subjects (Infinity)
  87
- Changing the AF Frame Mode
  88
- Changing the Composition with the Focus Lock
  89
- Choosing the Subject to Focus on (Tracking AF)
  90
- Magnifying the Focal Point
  91
- Shooting with the AF Lock
  92
- Shooting with Servo AF
  93
- Choosing the Person to Focus on (Face Select)
  94
- Changing the Metering Method
  95
- Shooting with the AE Lock
  96
- Shooting with the FE Lock
  96
- Shooting with Slow Synchro
  97
- Red-Eye Correction
  98
- Checking for Shut Eyes
  99
- Shooting Using a TV as the Display
  100
- 6 Using Various Functions for Shooting Movies
  
  101
  - Shooting Using the Viewfinder
    100
  - Turn off the Screen
    100
  - Changing the Movie Mode
    102
  - Shoot Movies that Look Like a Miniature Model (Miniature Effect)
    102
  - Changing the Image Quality
    104
  - AE Lock/Exposure Shift
    105
  - Other Shooting Functions
    106
  - Editing
    107
- 7 Using Various Playback and Editing Functions
  
  109
  - Quickly Searching Images
    110
  - Searching for Images Using the Jump Display
    111
  - Switch Images
    111
  - Viewing Slideshows
    112
  - Checking the Focus
    113
  - Displaying Various Images (Smart Shuffle)
    114
  - Magnifying Images
    114
  - Changing Image Transitions
    115
  - Viewing Images on a TV
    116
  - Choosing Images Individually
    117
  - Protecting Images
    117
    
    Select Range
    118
    
    Protect Images
    119
  - Erasing All Images
    120
  - Tagging Images as Favorites
    122
  - Organizing Images by Category (My Category)
    123
  - Rotating Images
    125
  - Resizing Images
    126
  - Trimming
    127
  - Correcting the Brightness (I-Contrast)
    129
  - Correcting the Red-Eye Effect
    130
- 8 Printing
  
  131
  - Easy Print
    132
  - Printing Images
    132
    
    Print Images
    133
    
    Making Print Settings
    134
    
    Available Layout Options
    137
    
    Printing ID Photos
    137
    
    Adjust the Settings
    139
- 9 Customizing Camera Settings
  
  143
  - Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF)
    139
  - Print Settings
    139
  - Changing Camera Settings
    144
    
    Changing Sounds
    144
    
    Low Level Memory Card Formatting
    145
    
    Changing the Start-Up Screen
    146
    
    Changing the File Number Assignment
    147
    
    Changing the Lens Retract Time
    148
    
    Creating Folders by Shooting Date
    148
    
    Turning off the Power Saving Function
    148
    
    Setting the Screen Shut-Off Time
    149
    
    Using the World Clock
    149
  - Changing Shooting Function Settings
    151
    
    Turning off the AF Assist Beam
    151
    
    Turning off the Red-Eye Reduction Function
    151
  - Changing Playback Function Settings
    154
- 10 Useful Information
  
  155
  - Replace the Battery
    156
  - Replacing the Date/Time Battery
    156
  - Connect the Power Cord
    157
  - Using Household Power
    157
  - Troubleshooting
    158
  - Image Is Blurred
    159
  - List of Messages that Appear on the Screen
    161
  - Information Displayed on the Screen
    163
    
    Shooting Information Display
    163
    
    Scene Icons
    164
    
    Playback (Detailed Information Display)
    165
  - Handling Precautions
    167
  - Functions Available in each Shooting Mode
    168
  - Menus
    172
    
    Shooting Menu
    172
    
    Setup Menu
    176
    
    Playback Menu
    177
    
    Print Menu
    177
  - Specifications
    178
  - Index
    181

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