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  • Canon PowerShot A1400 | User Guide - Page 1
    sure you read this guide, including the "Safety Precautions" section, before using the camera. • Reading this guide will help you learn to use the camera properly. • Store this guide safely so that you their titles. 6 Setting Menu 7 Accessories 8 Appendix Index ©CANON INC. 2013 CDD-E523-020 1
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    anything is missing, contact your camera retailer. Camera A2600 Wrist Strap WS‑800 Getting Started to work with the camera. About Eye-Fi Cards This product is not guaranteed to support Eye-Fi card functions Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode
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    purchase. In case of camera problems while abroad, return to the area of purchase before contacting a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • Although Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4
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    Part Names and Conventions in This Guide A2600 Speaker Zoom lever Shooting: / Playback:
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    number) • Instructions in this guide apply to the camera under default settings. • For convenience, all supported memory cards camera model: A2600 : Functions and precautions for the PowerShot A2600 only A1400 : Functions and precautions for the PowerShot A1400 only • This guide uses PowerShot A2600
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    8 Appendix 103 Troubleshooting 104 On-Screen Messages 107 On-Screen Information 109 Functions and Menu Tables........ 111 Handling Precautions 117 Specifications 117 Index 121 Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics
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    68 c Print zzPrint pictures 93 Save zzSave images to a computer 24 Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Playback Mode 6 Setting Menu 7 Accessories 8 Appendix Index
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    • Be sure to also check the guides included with any separately sold accessories you use camera interior, immediately turn the camera off and remove the battery/batteries. A2600 If the battery charger becomes wet, unplug it from the outlet and consult your camera retailer or a Canon Customer Support
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    period of time may cause it to overheat and distort, resulting in fire. A2600 • Do not place the battery near pets. Pets biting the battery could Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes
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    the screen. • Do not attach any hard objects to the camera. Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the screen. Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Playback Mode
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    basic instructions, from initial preparations to shooting, playback, and saving on a computer Initial Preparations 12 Trying the Camera Out 18 Using the Software 21 System Map 26 Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics
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    to your body and hold the camera securely to prevent it from moving. Do not rest your fingers on the flash. A2600 Charging the Battery Before use, Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4
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    electrical transformer designed for traveling, which may damage the battery. A2600 Inserting the Battery Insert the included battery. 1 Open the Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4
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    into the closed position ( ). Compatible Batteries Use AA alkaline batteries or Canon AA NiMH batteries (sold separately, = 88). • Due to the Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4
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    then slowly release the memory card. XXThe memory card will pop up. Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Playback Mode 6 Setting Menu 7 Accessories 8 Appendix Index 15
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    [ ] in step 2 and then choose [ ] by pressing the buttons. Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Playback Mode 6 Setting Menu 7 Accessories 8 Appendix Index 16
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    been set, the setting screen is no longer displayed. Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Playback Mode 6 Setting Menu 7 Accessories 8 Appendix Index • You can also
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    until the shutter sound ends. XXYour shot is only displayed until the camera is ready to shoot again. Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Playback Mode 6 Setting Menu
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    camera beeps once as recording begins, and [ Rec] is displayed with the elapsed time. XXBlack bars displayed on the top and bottom edges of the screen indicate image areas not recorded. A2600 Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3
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    the button. • You can also erase all images at once (=74). Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Playback Mode 6 Setting Menu 7 Accessories 8 Appendix Index 20
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    introduced below, with instructions for installation and saving images to a computer. Software After downloading the software from the Canon website and installing it, you can do the following things on your computer. CameraWindow zzImport images and change camera settings ImageBrowser EX zzManage
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    computer performance. • Check the Canon website for the latest system requirements, including supported OS versions. Installing the Software instructions to complete the installation process. Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera
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    the computer's USB port. For details about USB connections on the computer, refer to the computer user manual. 4 Install the files. zzTurn the camera on, and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation process. XXThe software will connect to the Internet to update to the latest
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    Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow] and camera off, and unplug the cable. zzFor instructions on viewing images on a computer, refer to the Software Guide (= 21). Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera
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    or XP, click [Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow] on the screen displayed when you turn the camera on in step 2. If CameraWindow is Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes
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    Map A2600 Included Accessories Wrist Strap WS‑800 Battery Pack NB‑11L*1 Battery Charger CB‑2LF/CB‑2LFE*1 USB Cable (camera end: Mini-B)*2 Power Memory Card Card Reader Cable Windows/ Macintosh Computer AC Adapter Kit ACK‑DC90 AV Cable AVC-DC400 TV/Video System Flash Unit Canon-brand
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    ........30 FUNC. Menu 30 MENU Menu 31 Indicator Display 32 Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Playback Mode 6 Setting Menu 7 Accessories 8 Appendix Index 27
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    , if you prefer (=84). • Power saving is not active while the camera is connected to a computer (= 24). Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Playback Mode 6 Setting
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    in focus, press the button all the way down to shoot. In this manual, shutter button operations are described as pressing the button halfway or all the Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes
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    the information displayed, see "On-Screen Information" (=109). A2600 Information is displayed A1400 No information is displayed Display 1 Display Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes
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    , you can switch between tabs by pressing the buttons. Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Playback Mode 6 Setting Menu 7 Accessories 8 Appendix Index 31
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    memory card. - Turn the camera off - Shake or jolt the camera A2600 - Open the memory card/battery cover A1400 - Open the memory card/battery cover Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting
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    Features 38 Image Customization Features 42 Helpful Shooting Features.......44 Customizing Camera Operation 44 Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Playback Mode
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    until the shutter sound ends. XXYour shot is only displayed until the camera is ready to shoot again. Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Playback Mode 6 Setting Menu
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    camera operations will be recorded. A2600 Note that movies shot at zoom factors shown in blue will look grainy. A1400 Note that the zoom factor is shown in blue Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes
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    The camera may become warm when shooting movies repeatedly over an extended period. This does not indicate damage. A2600 Microphone camera will be recorded. • Audio recording is monaural. Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera
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    Spotlights Dark Tripod * Used - Dark Blue * - * Displayed in dark scenes when the camera is held still, as when mounted on a tripod. Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting
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    • When you are pressing the shutter button halfway and the camera detects subject movement, a blue frame is displayed, and the focus and image brightness are Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide Zoom Factor 1 Move the zoom lever toward .
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    noticeably grainy (ZoomPlus). - Blue range: digital zoom range where the image will appear grainy. Because the blue range will not be available Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4
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    begins, but the [Shots] setting has no effect. Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Playback Mode 6 Setting Menu 7 Accessories 8 Appendix Index • When you specify
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    restore the original setting, choose [Off] in step 1. Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Playback Mode 6 Setting Menu 7 Accessories 8 Appendix Index • Date stamps
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    may cause it to be printed twice. - Print using printer functions (=93) - Use camera DPOF print settings (=97) to print - Use the software downloaded from the Canon website to print For details, refer to the Software Guide (=21). Using Eco Mode Still Images Movies This function allows you to
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    For shooting in HD For shooting in standard definition Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Playback Mode 6 Setting Menu 7 Accessories 8 Appendix Index • In [ ] mode
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    Display Time] (=65). Customizing Camera Operation Customize shooting functions on the [4] tab of the menu as follows. For instructions on menu functions, see " Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes
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    Special Effects..........48 Special Modes for Other Purposes 51 Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Playback Mode 6 Setting Menu 7 Accessories 8 Appendix Index 45
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    . • [ ] mode resolution is [ ] (2304 x 1728) and cannot be changed. Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Playback Mode 6 Setting Menu 7 Accessories 8 Appendix Index 46
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    continuously when you have set the flash to [!]. Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Playback Mode 6 Setting Menu 7 Accessories 8 Appendix Index • When using a tripod
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    , to make sure you obtain the desired results. Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Playback Mode 6 Setting Menu 7 Accessories 8 Appendix Index • In [ ] and [ ] modes
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    [ ] is selected (=42). These quality settings cannot be changed. Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Playback Mode 6 Setting Menu 7 Accessories 8 Appendix Index 49
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    your shot will look with the effect applied. 3 Shoot. B/W Sepia Blue Black and white shots. Sepia tone shots. Blue and white shots. Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode
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    . [Blink Detection] (=44) is only available for the final shot. Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Playback Mode 6 Setting Menu 7 Accessories 8 Appendix Index 51
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    or slower, there will be a delay before you can shoot again, as the camera processes images to reduce noise. • If the flash fires, your shot may be Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4
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    More discerning shots, in your preferred shooting style • Instructions in this chapter apply to the camera when set to mode. • : Program AE Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4
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    recording a movie, [&] is displayed, and the exposure is locked. Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Playback Mode 6 Setting Menu 7 Accessories 8 Appendix Index 54
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    [ ] (Spot AE Point frame), displayed in the center of the screen. Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Playback Mode 6 Setting Menu 7 Accessories 8 Appendix Index 55
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    to appear grainy. • You can also correct existing images (=78). Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Playback Mode 6 Setting Menu 7 Accessories 8 Appendix Index 56
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    fluorescent lighting. fluorescent and similarly colored Custom For manually setting a custom white balance (=57). Still camera settings after recording white balance data. Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics
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    will turn gray and the camera will not focus. • To prevent camera shake, try mounting the camera on a tripod and shooting with the camera set to [[] (=40). Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other
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    subjects as faces. • No AF frames are displayed if the camera cannot focus when you press the shutter button halfway. Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Playback Mode
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    camera so that [ ] is on the desired subject. zzPress the shutter button halfway. [ ] changes to a blue [ ], which follows the subject as the camera continues Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes
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    low-light conditions, Servo AF may not be activated (AF frames may not turn blue) when you press the shutter button halfway. In this case, the focus and camera does not focus constantly. Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera
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    the background that is out of the flash range. Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Playback Mode 6 Setting Menu 7 Accessories 8 Appendix Index • Even after the flash
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    halfway. zzTo restore the original setting, choose [ ] in step 1. Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Playback Mode 6 Setting Menu 7 Accessories 8 Appendix Index 63
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    choose [Digital Zoom] on the [4] tab, and then choose [Off] (=31). Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Playback Mode 6 Setting Menu 7 Accessories 8 Appendix Index 64
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    the shutter button halfway. Off No image display after shots. Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Playback Mode 6 Setting Menu 7 Accessories 8 Appendix Index 65
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    button, you can do the following operations. - Protection (=72) Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Playback Mode 6 Setting Menu 7 Accessories 8 Appendix Index 66
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    72 Erasing Images 74 Rotating Images 75 Editing Still Images 77 Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Playback Mode 6 Setting Menu 7 Accessories 8 Appendix Index 67
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    [1] tab, and then press the buttons to choose the effect. Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Playback Mode 6 Setting Menu 7 Accessories 8 Appendix Index 68
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    the button to view the selected image in single-image display. Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Playback Mode 6 Setting Menu 7 Accessories 8 Appendix Index 69
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    is displayed, and the images that were found are no longer shown. Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Playback Mode 6 Setting Menu 7 Accessories 8 Appendix Index 70
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    mode (=70), only images matching search conditions are played. Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Playback Mode 6 Setting Menu 7 Accessories 8 Appendix Index 71
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    (=31). zzTo return to the menu screen, press the button. Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Playback Mode 6 Setting Menu 7 Accessories 8 Appendix Index 72
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    cancel protection for groups of images, choose [Unlock] in step 2. Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Playback Mode 6 Setting Menu 7 Accessories 8 Appendix Index 73
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    Method" (see above), choose [Select] and press the button. Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Playback Mode 6 Setting Menu 7 Accessories 8 Appendix Index 74
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    image is rotated 90°. Press the button to complete the setting. Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Playback Mode 6 Setting Menu 7 Accessories 8 Appendix Index 75
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    already rotated will be displayed in the original orientation. Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Playback Mode 6 Setting Menu 7 Accessories 8 Appendix Index 76
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    [ ] in step 3. • Images cannot be resized to a higher resolution. Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Playback Mode 6 Setting Menu 7 Accessories 8 Appendix Index 77
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    saved as a new file. zzFollow step 5 in "Resizing Images" (= 77). Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Playback Mode 6 Setting Menu 7 Accessories 8 Appendix Index 78
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    image will be erased. • Protected images cannot be overwritten. Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Playback Mode 6 Setting Menu 7 Accessories 8 Appendix Index 79
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    4 6 Setting Menu Customize or adjust basic camera functions for greater convenience Adjusting Basic Camera Functions 81 Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Playback
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    Advanced Guide Screen Brightness Adjust screen brightness as follows. zzChoose [LCD Brightness], and then press the buttons to adjust the brightness. 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Playback Mode 6 Setting Menu 7 Accessories 8 Appendix • For maximum
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    on the formatting screen may be less than the advertised capacity. Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Playback Mode 6 Setting Menu 7 Accessories 8 Appendix Index 82
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    21) for information on the card folder structure and image formats. Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Playback Mode 6 Setting Menu 7 Accessories 8 Appendix Index 83
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    are not available when you have set Eco mode (=42, 63) to [ ]. Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Playback Mode 6 Setting Menu 7 Accessories 8 Appendix Index 84
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    . This convenient feature eliminates the need to change the Date/ Time setting manually. Before using the world clock, be sure to set the date and Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes
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    white balance data you have recorded (=57) - Shooting mode (=46) Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Playback Mode 6 Setting Menu 7 Accessories 8 Appendix Index 86
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    optional Canon accessories and other compatible accessories sold separately Optional Accessories 88 Using Optional Accessories....90 Printing Images 93 Using an Eye-Fi Card 101 Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics
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    not visible on an uncharged battery. • CB-2LD and CB-2LDE are also supported. A2600 AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC90 zzFor powering the camera using household power. Recommended when using the camera over extended periods, or when connecting the camera to a printer or computer. Cannot be used to charge the
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    a computer is possible by connecting the camera to a Canon-brand PictBridge-compatible printer. For details, visit your nearest Canon dealer. Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting
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    of the TV as you control the camera. For details on connection or how to switch inputs, refer to the TV manual. • Some information may not be Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4
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    A2600 Still Images Movies Powering the Camera with Household Power Powering the camera with AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC90 (sold separately) eliminates the need to monitor the remaining battery level. 1 Make sure the camera : Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto
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    is still on. This may erase your shots or damage the camera. • Do not attach the adapter or adapter cord to other objects. Doing so could result in malfunction or damage to the product. Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Playback Mode 6 Setting Menu
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    Your shots can easily be printed by connecting the camera to a printer. On the camera, you can specify images to set up batch printing, prepare orders for photo development services, and prepare orders or print images for photobooks. A Canon SELPHY CP series compact photo printer is used here
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    button, press the buttons to choose [OK], and then press the button. 3 Print the image. zzFollow step 7 in "Easy Print" (=93) to print. Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Playback Mode 6 Setting Menu 7 Accessories 8 Appendix Index 94
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    button. Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide 4 Choose a layout. zzPress the buttons to choose an Choose from 3.5 x 5 in., postcard, or wide-format prints. Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5
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    . • [ID Photo] and [Sequence] cannot be chosen on Canon-brand PictBridge- compatible printers from CP720/CP730 and earlier models. Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode
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    (=99) and ordering prints from a photo development service can be set up on the camera. Choose up to 998 images on a memory card Canon-brand PictBridge-compatible printers (sold separately). Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera
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    the buttons to choose [OK], and then press the button. Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Playback Mode 6 Setting Menu 7 Accessories 8 Appendix Index 98
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    importing images to your computer, also refer to the Software Guide (=21) and the printer manual for further information. Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Playback
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    the buttons to choose [OK], and then press the button. Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Playback Mode 6 Setting Menu 7 Accessories 8 Appendix Index 100
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    manual or contact the manufacturer for instructions on preparing and using cards or resolving transfer problems troubleshooting image transfer issues, check the card and computer settings. For details, refer to the card's user manual Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart
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    Eye-Fi card if the write-protect tab is in the locked position. Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Playback Mode 6 Setting Menu 7 Accessories 8 Appendix Index 102
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    when using the camera Troubleshooting 104 On-Screen Messages 107 On-Screen Information...........109 Functions and Menu Tables 111 Handling Precautions 117 Specifications 117 Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics
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    Troubleshooting If you think there is a problem with the camera, first check the following. If the items below do not solve your problem, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Power Nothing happens when the power button is pressed. A2600 Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2
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    A2600 not possible to shoot, because the lamp is counteracting red-eye. For best results, have subjects look at the red-eye reduction lamp. Also try Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4
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    or recording is interrupted. • Use the camera to format the memory card, or switch to a card that supports high- speed recording. Note that even Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4
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    damage. In this case, write down the error number (Exx) and contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Playback Mode 6 Setting
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    again. Ink absorber full • Contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk to request assistance with ink absorber replacement. Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Playback
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    Zoom bar (=34) Blink detection (= 44) Time zone (=85) A2600 Battery Level An on-screen icon or message indicates the battery charge level. Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4
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    forward or back during movie playback, press the buttons. Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Playback Mode 6 Setting Menu 7 Accessories 8 Appendix Index 110
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    Guide Advanced Guide h Z ! AE Lock/FE Lock (=55, 63)*2 OOOOOOOOOOOOOO - - - OO - OO - OOOOOOO - O *1 O O - - - - - - - - - - - - - OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO -O 1 Camera lock not available in [!] flash mode. *3 PowerShot A1400 only OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO 7 Accessories O Available or set
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    Blink Detection (=44) On OOO - OOO - - - - OOO - - Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics Off Grid Lines (=64) On Off Date Stamp (=41) OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO - OOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting
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    Slideshow Ref. Page = 98 = 97 Ref. Page = 68 = 70 = 71 Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Playback Mode 6 Setting Menu 7 Accessories 8 Appendix Index 116
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    from the lens. If cleaning is difficult, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • To prevent condensation from forming on the camera after sudden temperature changes (when the camera is transferred from cold to warm environments), put the camera in an airtight, resealable plastic bag and let it
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    recording time may be less than mentioned above. A2600 • Number of shots/time with a fully charged Canon standards and may change depending on the subject, memory card and camera settings. Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera
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    measured according to Canon standards and may change depending on the subject, memory card and camera settings. • f/7.9 (W), f/6.9 / f/20 (T) A2600 Battery Pack NB-11L Type: Rechargeable Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3
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    A2600 Battery Charger CB-2LF/CB-2LFE Rated Input: 100 - 240 V AC (50/60 Hz) 8.0 VA, 0.07 by Canon. • Camera specifications or appearance are subject to change without notice. Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics
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    kit  Batteries  Battery  Battery and charger kit Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Playback Mode 6 Setting Menu 7 Accessories 8 Appendix Index 121
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    91, 92, 93 Toy camera effect (shooting mode)...... 50 Tracking AF 60 Traveling with the camera 85 Troubleshooting 104 TV display 90 V Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P
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    and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to Canon U.S.A., Inc. One Canon Park, Melville, New York 11747, U.S.A. Tel No. 1-800-OK-CANON (1-800-652-2666) Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera
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    the actual equipment. • The above items notwithstanding, Canon accepts no liability for damages due to mistaken operation of the products. Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes
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Preliminary Notes
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Contents: Basic
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Playback Mode
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