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Canon PowerShot A1400 User Manual

Canon PowerShot A1400
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Cover
Preliminary Notes
and Legal Information
Contents: Basic
Operations
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Smart Auto
Mode
Other Shooting
Modes
Playback Mode
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Index
Basic Guide
P Mode
Camera User Guide
ENGLISH
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Table of Contents

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Canon PowerShot A1400 Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeCompact
Sensor TypeCCD
Sensor Size1/2.3 inch
Effective Pixels16.0 MP
Image ProcessorDIGIC 4
Optical Zoom5x
Digital Zoom4x
Focal Length (35mm equivalent)28-140mm
ISO Range100 - 1600
Shutter Speed15-1/2000 sec
LCD Screen Size2.7 inches
LCD Screen Resolution230, 000 dots
Video Resolution1280 x 720
Video Frame Rate25 fps
Storage MediaSD/SDHC/SDXC
Battery TypeAA (2)
Aperture Rangef/2.8-f/6.9

Summary

Preliminary Notes and Legal Information

Basic Guide

Initial Preparations

Steps for initial setup, including attaching strap and charging battery.

Trying the Camera Out

Instructions for turning camera on, shooting, and viewing.

Accessing the Help Menu

How to access the on-screen help descriptions for camera functions.

Using the Software

Guide to installing and using camera software for image management.

System Requirements

Lists the computer system requirements for installing camera software.

System Map

Overview of camera components and connection diagrams.

Advanced Guide

Camera Basics

Introduces camera basics and describes shooting and playback options.

On/Off and Power-Saving Features

How to turn the camera on/off and manage power-saving settings.

Shutter Button and Optical Viewfinder

Explains shutter button usage and optical viewfinder benefits.

Shooting Display and Menu Navigation

Customizing shooting display and accessing FUNC./MENU.

Indicator Display

Explains the meaning of the camera's indicator lights and their status.

Smart Auto Mode

Shooting (Smart Auto)

Fully automatic shooting mode for optimal settings based on scene.

Scene Icons and Features

Explains scene icons and common features in Smart Auto mode.

Self-Timer and Flash Settings

Using the self-timer and deactivating the flash.

Image Customization and Red-Eye Correction

Adjusting image quality, date stamps, and correcting red-eye.

Helpful Shooting Features

Features like blink detection and lamp settings.

Other Shooting Modes

Specific Scenes

Modes for specific scenes like portraits, low light, snow, and fireworks.

Image Customization and Digital IS

Adjusting brightness/color and shooting with reduced blur.

Applying Special Effects

Add effects like vivid colors, poster effect, and fish-eye lens.

Miniature and Toy Camera Effects

Creating miniature model and toy camera image effects.

Monochrome and Face Self-Timer

Shooting in monochrome and using the face self-timer.

Shooting Long Exposures

Specify shutter speed for long exposures to capture motion or low light.

P Mode

Shooting in Program AE (<P> Mode)

Customize settings for preferred shooting style in P mode.

Exposure Compensation and Metering

Adjust brightness and change metering method.

ISO Speed and Image Brightness Correction

Adjust ISO speed and correct image brightness using i-Contrast.

White Balance and Continuous Shooting

Adjust white balance and configure continuous shooting.

Focusing Methods

Macro, Infinity, AF Frame Modes, Tracking AF, Servo AF.

Flash Control and AF Lock

Manage flash modes and lock focus/exposure.

Eco Mode and Other Settings

Conserve battery and adjust grid lines/digital zoom.

Setting Menu

Adjusting Basic Camera Functions

Customize functions like volume, hints, screen brightness.

Start-up Screen and Memory Card Formatting

Hide start-up screen and format memory cards.

Low-Level Formatting and File Numbering

Perform low-level format and manage file numbering.

Image Storage and Power-Saving Adjustments

Set date-based storage and adjust power-saving timers.

World Clock and Date/Time Settings

Set world clock and adjust date/time settings.

Display Language and Restoring Defaults

Change display language and reset camera settings.

Accessories

Optional Accessories

Lists available optional Canon accessories like power supplies and flash units.

Flash Unit and Other Accessories

Details on flash units and accessories like AV/interface cables.

Using Optional Accessories

How to connect and use accessories like AV cables for TV playback.

Powering the Camera with Household Power

Connect camera using AC adapter kits for continuous power.

Printing Images

Instructions for printing images directly from the camera.

Configuring Print Settings

Set print options like date, file number, cropping, and paper settings.

Printing ID Photos and Movie Scenes

Print ID photos and movie scenes with specific settings.

Using an Eye-Fi Card

Instructions for using Eye-Fi cards for wireless image transfer.

Appendix

Troubleshooting

Solutions for common camera problems and error messages.

On-Screen Messages

Explains what on-screen messages mean and how to respond.

On-Screen Information

Details on icons and information displayed on the shooting screen.

Functions and Menu Tables

Tables showing function availability across shooting modes and menus.

Handling Precautions

Important safety and handling advice for the camera.

Specifications

Technical details and specifications of the camera.

Index

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