Canon A495 User Manual

Getting StartedENGLISH• Make sure you read this guide before using the camera.• Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future.• Please

Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card10Compatible BatteriesAA alkaline batteries and Canon AA NiMH batteries (sold separately) (pp. 30, 31).Battery

11Setting the Date and TimeThe Date/Time settings screen will appear the first time the camera is turned on. Since the dates and times recorded into y

Setting the Date and Time12● Changing the Date and TimeYou can change the current date and time settings.1Display the menus.● Press the n button.2Cho

13Setting the Display LanguageYou can change the language that displays on the screen.1Enter Playback mode.● Press the 1 button.2Display the settings

14Formatting Memory CardsBefore you use a new memory card or one that has been formatted in other devices, you should format the card with this camera

15Pressing the Shutter Button  When formatting ends, [Memory card formatting complete] will appear on the screen.● Press the m button.Pressing the Sh

16Taking Pictures (Smart Auto)Since the camera can determine the subject and shooting conditions, you can let it automatically select the best setting

17Taking Pictures (Smart Auto)  When the camera focuses, it will beep twice and AF frames will appear where the camera focuses.Several AF frames will

Taking Pictures (Smart Auto)18* Appears when the scene is dark and the camera is attached to a tripod.BackgroundBrightIncluding Blue SkiesDarkSubject

19Taking Pictures (Smart Auto) What if...• What if white and gray frames appear when you point the camera toward a subject?When faces are detected, a

2European Union (and EEA) only.These symbols indicate that this product is not to be disposed of with your household waste, according to the WEEE Dire

20Viewing ImagesYou can view the images you have taken on the screen.1Enter Playback mode.● Press the 1 button. The last image you took will appear.2

21Erasing ImagesYou can choose and erase images one at a time. Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before er

22Shooting MoviesThe camera can automatically select all settings so that you can shoot movies just by pressing the shutter button.1Enter E mode.● Pre

23Shooting Movies  Recording will start, and [ Rec] and the elapsed time will appear on the screen.● Once shooting begins, take your finger off the s

Shooting Movies24Estimated Shooting Times• Shooting times are based on default settings.• Recording will automatically stop when either the clip file

25Viewing MoviesYou can view the movies you have shot on the screen.1Enter Playback mode.● Press the 1 button. The last image you shot will appear.

26Transferring Images to a Computer for ViewingYou can use the included software to transfer images you have shot with the camera to a computer for vi

27Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing ● PreparationsWindows Vista and Mac OS X (v10.5) are used for these explanations.1Install the Software

Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing282Connect the camera to the computer.● Turn off the camera.● Open the cover, and insert the small end o

29Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing ● Transfer and View Images● Click [Import Images from Camera], and then click [Import Untransferred Im

3Read This FirstTest Shots and DisclaimerTake some initial test shots and play them back to make sure the images were recorded correctly. Please note

30AccessoriesSupplied with CameraWrist Strap WS-800 DIGITAL CAMERA Solution DiskAA Alkaline Batteries (×2)Interface Cable IFC-400PCU*AV Cable AVC-DC30

31Separately Sold AccessoriesThe following camera accessories are sold separately. Some accessories are not sold in some regions, or may no longer be

Separately Sold Accessories32FlashHigh-Power Flash HF-DC1This attachable supplementary flash can illuminate subjects that are too distant for the lig

33MEMO

34MEMO

2European Union (and EEA) only.These symbols indicate that this product is not to be disposed of with your household waste, according to the WEEE Dire

Getting StartedENGLISH• Make sure you read this guide before using the camera.• Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future.• Please

4Safety Precautions• Before using the camera, please ensure that you read the safety precautions described below. Always ensure that the camera is ope

5Safety Precautions BatteriesOther Warnings• Use only recommended batteries.• Do not place the batteries near or in direct flame.• Do not let the batt

Safety Precautions6• Functions that differ depending on the camera model are indicated with the following icons:: Functions and precautions for the P

7Table of ContentsChecking the Package Contents ... 2Read This First ...

8Compatible Memory Cards (Sold Separately)• SD memory cards (2 GB and less)*• SDHC memory cards (More than 2 GB, up to and including 32 GB)*• SDXC mem

9Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card 4Insert the memory card.● Insert the memory card as shown until it locks into place with a click.● Be sure th