Canon A480 User Manual

Canonf'&werShot A480Getting StartedENGLISHMake sure you read this guide before using the camera Store this guide safely so that you can use i

Inserting the Batteries and Memory CardApproximate Number of Shots That Can Be TakenAlkaline Batteries (Supplied)2008NIMH Batteries (Sold Separately)4

Inserting the Batteries and Memory CardApproximate Number of Shots per Memory CardMemory Card Number ot Shots128 MB 472 GB 7498 GB 2994Values are base

The DatefTime settings screen will appear the first time the camera is turned on. Since the dates and times recorded into your im

Setting the Date and TimeChanging the Date and TimeYou can change the current date and time settings.Video Systsm N7VDisplay the menus.» Press the MEN

Setting the Display LanguageYou can change the language displayed in the LCD monitor menus and messages.1# 1 |f!i J VSet the playback mode.« Press th

Pressing the Shutter ButtonThe shutter button has two stops. To take images that are in focus, be sure to first press the shutter button iig

AUID Taking PicturesThe camera can automatically select all settings so that you can take images just by pressing the shutter button.The camera can al

AAF FramesFocus.» Press the shutter button halfway to focus.► When the camera focuses, it will beep twice. * •► Green AF frames appear where the subje

Un Taking PIcturaaWhat If...• The camera does not play any sounds?Pressing the MENU button while turning on the camera power wiil turn off ail sounds

[E] Viewing imagesYou can view your images on the screenSelect the playback mode.Press the [E button.The last image you took will appear.Select an ima

Checking the Package ContentsCheck if the following items are included in your camera package. If anything is missing, contact the retaile

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

.1-=Printing ImagesYou can easily print the images you have taken if you connect the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer (sold sepa

Printing Images, _ ©; DefKiK; ? DfliMI " ' 1 aviai i] Trimmmqpi?: SflfiiDC i Paper Settioi* .£mf«ji[ f Frinr LSelect an image to

Shooting MoviesThe camera can automatically select all settings so that you can shoot movies just by pressing the shutter button.Select the @ mode.s P

@ Shooting MoviesmIElapsed TimeMicrophonei-^ Shoot.• Press the shutter button fully.The camera will start shooting the movie, and [• Rec] and the ela

Viewing MoviesYou can view your movies on the screen.lii)If1 JI if Fl>’O'OD" 0»S:J3iSelect the playback mode.• Press the [E button.^ The

Transferring Images to a ComputerYou can use the included software to transfer your camera images to a computer.System RequirementsEven though these a

Items to Prepare• Camera and computer• DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk supplied with the camera (p 2) Interface cable supplied with the camera (p. 2)P

ITransferring Images to a Computer-Q Connect the camera to the computer.Turn off the camera.'• Open the cover, and insert the cable's small

Macintosh^ CameraWindow will appear when a cxjnnection between the camera and computer Is established.• If CameraWindow does not appear, click the [Ca

Read This FirstTest ShotsTake some initial test shots and play them back to make sure the images were recorded correctly. Please note that Canon Inc.,

Accessories'1 Also-available for purchase separately.*2 See the user guide supplied with the printer for more information on the printer and inte

AccessoriesVideo IN TerminalUse of genuine Canon accessories Is recommendsd.This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with g

Separately Sold Accessories3The following camera accessories are sold separately.Some accessories are not sold In some regions, or may no longer be av

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European Union (and EEA) only.This symbol indicates that this product is not to be disposed of with your household waste, according to the WEEE Direct

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Safety PrecautionsBefore using the camera, please ensure that you read the safety precautions described below. Always ensure that the camera is operat

Safety PrecautionsÏBattery •• Use only recommended batteries.• Do not place the batteries near or In direct flame.• Do not let the batteries come I

Safety PrecautionsDo not use the flash with dirt, dust or other items stuck to the surface, or if it is covered by your fingers or clothing

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

Inserting the Batteries and Memory CardInsert the included batteries and memory card into the camera. | Check the card’s write-protect tab.• If the

Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card^ Close the cover.• Close the cover 0 and press downvtrard as you slide It until it clicks into place ®.TRemovi