Canon PowerShot A450 User Manual

PreparationsShootingPlayback/ErasingMenus and SettingsPrintingThe Components GuideDownloading Images to a ComputerCDI-E268-010Camera User GuidePlease

81.Press the power button.The start-up sound will play and the start-up image will display in the LCD monitor.• Pressing the power button again turns

9Shooting2. Press the shutter button fully to shoot.The shutter sound will play and the image will record. The indicator will blink green while the im

10Selecting a Shooting Mode1.Turn the mode dial to the desired mode (a)., or modes1.Press the FUNC./SET button (b).2.Select a shooting mode using

11ShootingSpecial Scene PortraitProduces a soft effect when photographing people.Night SnapshotAllows you to take snapshots of people against twilight

12Using the Zoom1.Press the or button.You can adjust the zoom for the following focal lengths in 35mm film equivalent terms. PowerShot A460: 38 –

13ShootingUsing the Flash1.Press the button to cycle through flash settings.Î See Setting the Red-Eye Reduction Function (p. 14).Î See Setting the S

14 Setting the Red-Eye Reduction FunctionYou can set whether the camera automatically fires the red-eye reduction* lamp when the flash fires.* This f

15ShootingShooting Close-ups (Macro)/Infinity Shots1.Press the / button.To cancel the macro mode, press the button to turn off the or display.Î

16Using the Self-Timer1.FUNC. Menu * (Drive Mode) / / .* Default setting.• When the shutter button is pressed fully, the self-timer lamp will blink. W

17Shooting Changing the Delay Time and Number of Shots ()1. FUNC. Menu (Drive Mode) (Custom Timer).2. Press the MENU button.3. Select [Delay] or [Sho

The following guides are available. Refer to them as necessary according to the flowchart below. In this guide, the Basic Camera User Guide is called

181.Turn the mode dial to (playback) (a).The last recorded image will display. If you have played back images between shooting sessions however, the

19Playback/Erasing1.In the playback mode, use the or button to select an image to erase (a) and press the button (b).2.Confirm that [Erase] is s

20Settings for the shooting, playback or print modes or such camera settings as the date/time and sounds are set using the FUNC., Rec., Play, Print or

21Menus and SettingsRec., Play, Print and Set up MenusConvenient settings for shooting, playback or printing can be set with these menus.aPress the ME

22Connect the camera to a direct print compatible printer*1 with a cable and simply press the button on the camera.1.Connect the camera to a direct

23Printing2.Turn on the power in playback mode and confirm that , or is displayed in the upper left of the LCD monitor (a).• The button will lig

24The following methods can be used to download images recorded by the camera to a computer. Some methods, depending on the OS used, may not be availa

25Downloading Images to a ComputerSystem RequirementsPlease install the software on a computer meeting the following minimum requirements. Windows M

26Preparing to Download Images Items to Prepare• Camera and computer• Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk supplied with the camera• Interface cable su

27Downloading Images to a Computer2.Connecting the camera to a computer.1. Use the supplied interface cable to connect the computer’s USB port to the

1The Components Guide Front ViewaWrist Strap MountbSpeakercFlash (p. 13)dAF-assist Beam (Advanced Guide p. 20)eRed-Eye Reduction Lamp (p. 14)fSelf-Ti

28 Downloading Images to a ComputerA window allowing you to set the preferences will appear when a connection is established between the camera and co

29Downloading Images to a ComputerDownloading Images to a ComputerThe following window will appear when you establish a connection between the camera

30Downloading Images Using the Camera (Direct Transfer)Use this method to download images using camera operations.Install the supplied software and ad

31Downloading Images to a Computer Select & Transfer/Wallpaper2.Select or , and press the button (or the FUNC./SET button).3.Select images t

32MEMO

Safety PrecautionsBe sure to read, understand and follow the safety precautions below when using the camera, in order to prevent injury, burns or elec

2 Back ViewaLCD Monitor (Advanced Guide p. 12)bViewfinder (Advanced Guide p. 17)cDIGITAL Terminal (p. 27)dDC IN (power input) Terminal (Advanced Guid

3The Components Guide ControlsaIndicators (p. 4)bMode Dial (pp. 8, 18)cShutter Button (p. 8)dPower Button (p. 8)eDISP. (Display) Button (Advanced Gui

4IndicatorsThe camera indicators will light or blink under the following conditions.• Upper Indicator• Lower IndicatorNever do the following while the

5Preparations1.Installing the batteries.1. Slide the memory card slot/battery cover lock (a) and press down while opening the cover (b).2. Insert the

6 To Remove the Memory CardPush the memory card with your finger until the memory card clicksand then release it.You can use SD memory cards, SDHC me

7PreparationsFirst Time Settings Setting the Date/Time1. Press the power button (a).2. Use the or button to select an item and the or button