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Canon PowerShot A495 User Manual

Canon PowerShot A495
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Canon PowerShot A495 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Megapixel10 MP
Camera typeCompact camera
Sensor typeCCD
Image sensor size1/2.3 \
Maximum image resolution3648 x 2736 pixels
Still image resolution(s)640 x 480, 1600 x 1200, 2272 x 1704, 2816 x 2112, 3648 x 2048, 3648 x 2736
Digital zoom4 x
Optical zoom3.3 x
Combined zoom13 x
Focal length range6.6 - 21.6 mm
Lens structure (elements/groups)7/6
InterfaceUSB
Digital SLRNo
Built-in flashYes
Camera shutter speed1 - 1/2000 s
Compatible operating systemsWin 7/ Vista SP1-2/ XP SP2-3 Mac OS X v10.4 - 10.6
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)37 - 122 mm
FocusTTL
Focus adjustmentAuto
Closest focusing distance0.01 m
Light meteringCentre-weighted, Spot
ISO sensitivity80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Flash modesauto, manual, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization
Flash range (tele)0 - 2 m
Flash range (wide)0.3 - 3 m
Compatible memory cardsmmc, sd, sdhc
Motion JPEG frame rate30 fps
Maximum video resolution640 x 480 pixels
Display diagonal2.5 \
Display resolution (numeric)115000 pixels
USB version2.0
Scene modesbeach, Children, Fireworks, party (indoor), Portrait
Photo effectsblack&white, Neutral, Sepia, Vivid
White balanceauto, Cloudy, custom modes, daylight, Fluorescent, Tungsten
Camera playbackSingle image
Image processorDIGIC III
Playback zoom (max)2 x
Product colorBlue
Battery typeAA
Battery life (max)6 h
Battery technologyNickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH)
Battery life (CIPA standard)400 shots
Number of batteries supported2
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90 %
Recommended operating temperature range (T-T)0 - 40 °C
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth30.6 mm
Width93.5 mm
Height61.7 mm
Weight175 g

Summary

Checking the Package Contents

Read This First

Test Shots and Disclaimer

Guidance on taking initial test shots and a disclaimer regarding camera malfunctions.

What Do You Want to Do?

Shoot, leaving it to the camera to make settings.

Guidance on using automatic shooting modes for effortless photography.

View

Look at my pictures

Basic procedure for accessing and viewing images stored on the memory card.

Conventions Used in This Guide

Safety Precautions

1 Getting Started

Attaching the Strap/Holding the Camera

Instructions on how to properly attach the camera strap and hold the device.

Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card

Setting the Date and Time

Formatting Memory Cards

Pressing the Shutter Button

Taking Pictures (Smart Auto)

Choose AUTO mode.

How to select the automatic shooting mode for ease of use.

Viewing Images

Shooting Movies

Viewing Movies

Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing

System Requirements

Lists the minimum system requirements for transferring images to a PC.

Accessories

2 Learning More

Components Guide

Diagram and explanation of the camera's external buttons, controls, and components.

Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down)

FUNC. Menu – Basic Operations

MENU – Basic Operations

Returning the Camera to Default Settings

Low Level Memory Card Formatting

3 Shooting in Special Conditions and Commonly Used Functions

Shooting in Various Conditions

How to select scene modes for optimal shooting in different environments.

Turning the Flash Off

Zooming in Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom)

Inserting the Date and Time

Using the Self-Timer

4 Choosing Settings Yourself

Shooting in Program AE

Shooting Close-ups (Macro)

Changing the Recording Pixel Setting (Image Size)

Changing the Compression Ratio (Image Quality)

Changing the ISO Speed

Adjusting the White Balance

Continuous Shooting

Changing the Tone of an Image (My Colors)

Changing the Composition with the Focus Lock

5 Getting More Out of Your Camera

Changing the AF Frame Mode

Changing the Metering Mode

Shooting with the AE Lock

Red-Eye Correction

Shooting Long Exposures

6 Using Various Functions for Shooting Movies

Changing the Image Quality

AE Lock/Exposure Shift

7 Using Various Playback and Editing Functions

Quickly Searching Images

Viewing Slideshows

Viewing Images on a TV

Protecting Images

Erasing All Images

Resizing Images

Correcting the Red-Eye Effect

8 Printing

Printing Images

Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF)

Choosing the Number of Copies

9 Customizing Camera Settings

Changing Camera Settings

How to customize convenient camera functions like start-up image and file numbering.

Changing Shooting Function Settings

Turning off the AF Assist Beam

Disabling the AF assist beam lamp for low light focusing.

Displaying the Overlay

10 Useful Information

Replacing the Date/Time Battery

Using Household Power

Handling Precautions

Troubleshooting

Power

Troubleshooting steps for issues when the camera does not power on.

List of Messages That Appear on the Screen

No memory card

Explanation and solution for the 'No memory card' error message.

Information Displayed on the Screen

Shooting (Information Display)

Detailed explanation of the icons and information shown during shooting.

Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode

Menus

Shooting Menu

List of functions and settings accessible via the camera's shooting menu.

Specifications

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