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Guide Advanced Guide Camera User Guide • Make 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 their titles. 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other - Canon PowerShot A2500 | User Guide - Page 2
cards have been verified to work with the camera. About Eye-Fi Cards This product is not guaranteed to support Eye-Fi card functions (including wireless transfer). Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting - Canon PowerShot A2500 | User Guide - Page 3
camera problems while abroad, return to the area of purchase before contacting a Canon Customer Support appear as red or black dots. This does not indicate camera damage or affect recorded images. • Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode - Canon PowerShot A2500 | User Guide - Page 4
DIGITAL terminal • In this guide, icons are used to represent the corresponding camera buttons on which they appear, or which they resemble. • The following camera page number) • Instructions in this guide apply to the camera under default settings. • For convenience, all supported memory cards are - Canon PowerShot A2500 | User Guide - Page 5
65 Erasing Images 67 Rotating Images 68 Editing Still Images 69 6 Setting Menu 72 Adjusting Basic Camera Functions 73 7 Accessories 79 Optional Accessories 80 Using Optional Accessories..........81 Printing Images 83 Using an Eye-Fi Card 90 8 Appendix 92 Troubleshooting 93 On-Screen - Canon PowerShot A2500 | User Guide - Page 6
29 zzView movies (Playback Mode 61 c Print zzPrint pictures 83 Save zzSave images to a computer 18 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 - Canon PowerShot A2500 | User Guide - Page 7
. • Be sure to also check the guides included with any separately sold accessories you use proximity to people's eyes. Exposure to the intense light produced by the flash could damage eyesight. In from the outlet and consult your camera retailer or a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • Use only the - Canon PowerShot A2500 | User Guide - Page 8
camera at bright light sources (such as the sun on a clear day). Doing so may damage the image sensor. • When using the camera 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 - Canon PowerShot A2500 | User Guide - Page 9
basic instructions, from initial preparations to shooting, playback, and saving on a computer Initial Preparations 10 Trying the Camera Out 14 Using the Software 17 System Map 21 Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics - Canon PowerShot A2500 | User Guide - Page 10
included charger. Be sure to charge the battery initially, because the camera is not sold with the battery charged. 1 Insert the battery. 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 - Canon PowerShot A2500 | User Guide - Page 11
when you insert it. Inserting memory cards facing the wrong way may damage the camera. 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 - Canon PowerShot A2500 | User Guide - Page 12
camera on. Information you specify this way is recorded in image properties when you shoot, and it is used when you manage images by shooting date or print images Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes - Canon PowerShot A2500 | User Guide - Page 13
in "Setting the Date and Time" (=12) to set the date and time. 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 13 - Canon PowerShot A2500 | User Guide - Page 14
on the [3] tab. Still Images Trying the Camera Out Movies Follow these instructions to turn the camera on, shoot still images or movies, and then Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes - Canon PowerShot A2500 | User Guide - Page 15
zoom away from the subject, move it toward (wide angle). 4 Shoot. Shooting Still Images Focus. zzPress the shutter button lightly, halfway down. The camera beeps twice after focusing, and AF frames are displayed to indicate image areas in focus. Shoot. zzPress the shutter button all the way down - Canon PowerShot A2500 | User Guide - Page 16
to choose [Cancel], and then press the button. • You can also erase all images at once (=67). 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 - Canon PowerShot A2500 | User Guide - Page 17
the illustration of the camera. zzChoose an item and Canon website is introduced below, with instructions for installation and saving images to a computer. Software Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide After downloading the software from the Canon - Canon PowerShot A2500 | User Guide - Page 18
Still images Windows supported OS versions. Installing the Software Windows 7 and Mac OS X 10.6 are used here for the sake of illustration. What you will need: zzComputer zzUSB cable (camera end: Mini-B) 1 Download the software. zzWith a computer connected to the Internet, access http://www.canon - Canon PowerShot A2500 | User Guide - Page 19
the computer user manual. 4 Install the files. zzTurn the camera on, and follow the on-screen instructions to complete Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow] and then click [OK]. Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera - Canon PowerShot A2500 | User Guide - Page 20
. zzFor instructions on viewing images on a computer, refer to the Software Guide (= 17). • In Windows 7, if the screen in step 2 is not displayed, click the [ ] icon in the taskbar. • To start CameraWindow in Windows Vista or XP, click [Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow - Canon PowerShot A2500 | User Guide - Page 21
of non-genuine Canon accessories, although you may request such repairs on a chargeable basis. Note that availability varies by area, and some accessories may no longer be available. Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics - Canon PowerShot A2500 | User Guide - Page 22
basics and describes shooting and playback options 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 On/Off 23 Shutter - Canon PowerShot A2500 | User Guide - Page 23
Off, if you prefer (=76). • Power saving is not active while the camera is connected to a computer (= 19). 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 - Canon PowerShot A2500 | User Guide - Page 24
way down to shoot. In this manual, shutter button operations are described as pressing the button halfway or all the way down. 1 Press halfway. (Press lightly to focus.) zzPress the shutter button halfway. The camera beeps twice, and AF frames are displayed around image areas in focus. 2 Press all - Canon PowerShot A2500 | User Guide - Page 25
configured. • To undo any accidental setting changes, you can restore the camera's default settings (=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 - Canon PowerShot A2500 | User Guide - Page 26
displayed before you pressed the button 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 • To undo any - Canon PowerShot A2500 | User Guide - Page 27
things, as they may corrupt images, or damage the camera or memory card. - Turn the camera off - Shake or jolt the camera - 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 - Canon PowerShot A2500 | User Guide - Page 28
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 Shooting (Smart Auto 29 Common, Convenient Features 32 Image Customization Features 36 Helpful Shooting Features.......37 Customizing Camera Operation - Canon PowerShot A2500 | User Guide - Page 29
and AF frames are displayed to indicate image areas in focus. XXSeveral AF frames are displayed when multiple areas are in focus. Shoot. zzPress the shutter button all the way down. XXAs the camera shoots, a shutter sound is played, and in low-light conditions, the flash fires automatically. zzKeep - Canon PowerShot A2500 | User Guide - Page 30
image areas not recorded. XXFrames displayed around any detected faces indicate that they are in focus. zzOnce recording begins, take your finger off the movie button. Resize red-eye and to assist in focusing, the lamp may be activated when shooting in low-light Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics - Canon PowerShot A2500 | User Guide - Page 31
camera will be recorded. • Audio recording is monaural. Scene Icons Still Images Movies In [ ] mode, shooting scenes determined by the camera Gray With Blue Sky Backlit - Light Blue Sunsets - - Orange Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto - Canon PowerShot A2500 | User Guide - Page 32
Advanced Guide Zoom Factor 1 Move the zoom lever toward . zzHold the lever until zooming stops. XXZooming stops at the largest possible zoom factor (before the image becomes noticeably grainy), which is then indicated on the screen. 2 Move the zoom lever toward again. XXThe camera zooms - Canon PowerShot A2500 | User Guide - Page 33
digital zoom are combined is as follows (35mm film equivalent). 28 - 560 mm (28 - 140 mm with optical zoom alone) Still Images step 1. Still Images Movies Using the Self-Timer to Avoid Camera Shake This option Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode - Canon PowerShot A2500 | User Guide - Page 34
effect. • When you specify multiple shots, image brightness and white balance are determined by the light conditions, mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to keep it still. Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera - Canon PowerShot A2500 | User Guide - Page 35
(=86) to print - Use the software downloaded from the Canon website to print For details, refer to the Software Guide (=17). Using Eco Mode Still Images Movies This function allows you to conserve battery power in Shooting mode. When the camera is not in use, the screen quickly darkens to reduce - Canon PowerShot A2500 | User Guide - Page 36
may be applied to image areas other than eyes (if the camera misinterprets red eye makeup as red pupils, for example). • You can also correct existing images (=71). Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode - Canon PowerShot A2500 | User Guide - Page 37
restore the original setting, repeat this process but choose [ ]. Image Quality Resolution Frame Rate Details 1280 x 720 25 fps For shooting Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 - Canon PowerShot A2500 | User Guide - Page 38
instructions on menu functions, see "MENU Menu" (=26). Still Images Deactivating the Lamp You can deactivate the lamp that normally lights up to help you focus in lowlight conditions when you press the shutter button halfway, or that lights up to reduce red Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics - Canon PowerShot A2500 | User Guide - Page 39
effectively in various scenes, and take shots enhanced with unique image effects or captured using special functions 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 - Canon PowerShot A2500 | User Guide - Page 40
Images Shoot under low light (Low Light) zzShoot with minimal camera shake and subject blur even in low-light conditions. Still Images . 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 - Canon PowerShot A2500 | User Guide - Page 41
for a cool, bluish tone, adjust it to the left. Still Images Shooting With Reduced Blur (Digital IS) Shoot with minimal camera shake and subject blur. In scenes without people, continuously shot images can be combined to reduce camera shake and noise. 1 Enter [ ] mode. zzFollow step 1 in "Specific - Canon PowerShot A2500 | User Guide - Page 42
. Still Images Movies Posterized shots (Poster Effect) zzShots that resemble an old poster or illustration. Still Images Shooting with 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 - Canon PowerShot A2500 | User Guide - Page 43
of [ ] is selected and [ ] when a still image resolution of [ ] is selected (=44). 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 - Canon PowerShot A2500 | User Guide - Page 44
3 Shoot. Standard Shots resemble toy camera images. Warm Images have a warmer tone than with [Standard]. Cool Images have a cooler tone than with Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes - Canon PowerShot A2500 | User Guide - Page 45
Other Purposes Using the Face Self-Timer Still Images The camera will shoot about two seconds after detecting that 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 - Canon PowerShot A2500 | User Guide - Page 46
processes images to reduce noise. • If the flash fires, your shot may be overexposed. In this case, set the flash to [!] and shoot again (=56). Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting - Canon PowerShot A2500 | User Guide - Page 47
shots, in your preferred shooting style • Instructions in this chapter apply to the camera when set to [G] mode. • [G]: 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 Shooting in Program AE ([P] Mode 48 Image - Canon PowerShot A2500 | User Guide - Page 48
shoot. • You can also shoot still images with exposure compensation bar displayed. • While 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 - Canon PowerShot A2500 | User Guide - Page 49
Avg. Determines the average brightness of light across the entire image area, calculated by treating brightness in 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 - Canon PowerShot A2500 | User Guide - Page 50
shooting conditions, correction may be inaccurate or may cause images to appear grainy. • You can also correct existing images (=70). 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 - Canon PowerShot A2500 | User Guide - Page 51
fluorescent and similarly colored fluorescent lighting. Custom For manually setting a custom white balance (=51). Still Images Movies Custom White Balance For image colors that look natural under the light in your shot, adjust white balance to suit the light source where you are shooting - Canon PowerShot A2500 | User Guide - Page 52
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 [[] (=33). Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other - Canon PowerShot A2500 | User Guide - Page 53
option (=26). Still Images Movies Face AiAF • Detects light - Faces in profile, at an angle, or partly hidden • The camera 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 - Canon PowerShot A2500 | User Guide - Page 54
the [4] tab is not available. • [e] and [u] are not available. Still Images Movies Center One AF frame is displayed in the center. Effective for reliable focusing Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting - Canon PowerShot A2500 | User Guide - Page 55
. • In low-light conditions, Servo AF self-timer (=33). Still Images Changing the Focus Setting Movies You can change default camera operation of constantly focusing on subjects and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other - Canon PowerShot A2500 | User Guide - Page 56
shutter button halfway in low-light conditions, mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to keep it still. Still Images Shooting with the FE Lock Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes - Canon PowerShot A2500 | User Guide - Page 57
[ ] in step 1. Other Settings Displaying Grid Lines Still Images Movies Grid lines can be displayed on the screen for vertical and . 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 - Canon PowerShot A2500 | User Guide - Page 58
button, choose [Digital Zoom] on the [4] tab, and then choose [Off] (=26). Magnifying the Area in Focus Still Images You can check the 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 - Canon PowerShot A2500 | User Guide - Page 59
the Image Display Period After Shots 1 Access the [Review image after shooting] screen. zzPress the button, choose [Review image after 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 - Canon PowerShot A2500 | User Guide - Page 60
• It may not be possible to play back or edit images that were renamed or already edited on a computer, or images from other cameras. 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 - Canon PowerShot A2500 | User Guide - Page 61
[Resume] and then [Last shot]. • To change the transition shown between images, press the button, choose [Transition] on the [1] tab, and then Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 - Canon PowerShot A2500 | User Guide - Page 62
XXAn orange frame is displayed around the selected image. zzPress 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 - Canon PowerShot A2500 | User Guide - Page 63
a Photobook" (= 88). • If you edit images and save them as new images (=69 - 71), a message 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 - Canon PowerShot A2500 | User Guide - Page 64
or fast-rewind, hold the buttons down. • In image search mode (=63), 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 - Canon PowerShot A2500 | User Guide - Page 65
press the button. Protecting Images Still Images Movies Protect important images to prevent accidental erasure by the camera (= 67). zzPress the Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes - Canon PowerShot A2500 | User Guide - Page 66
], and then press the button. • To 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 - Canon PowerShot A2500 | User Guide - Page 67
" (=66), [ ] is displayed. zzTo cancel selection, press the button again. [ ] is no longer displayed. zzRepeat this process to specify other images. 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 - Canon PowerShot A2500 | User Guide - Page 68
, the image is rotated 90°. Press the button to complete the setting. Using the Menu 1 Choose [Rotate]. zzPress the button and choose [Rotate] on the [1] tab (=26). Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart - Canon PowerShot A2500 | User Guide - Page 69
buttons to choose the size, and then press the button. XX[Save new image?] is 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 - Canon PowerShot A2500 | User Guide - Page 70
choose an option, and then press the button. 4 Save as a new image and review. zzFollow steps 4 - 5 in "Resizing Images" (= 69). • For some images, correction may be inaccurate or may cause images to appear grainy. • Images may look grainy after repeated editing using this function. • If [Auto - Canon PowerShot A2500 | User Guide - Page 71
Follow the steps in "Magnifying Images" (= 64). 4 Save as a new image and review. zzPress the buttons to choose [New File], and then press the button. XXThe image is now saved as a new file. zzFollow step 5 in "Resizing Images" (= 70). • Some images may not be corrected accurately - Canon PowerShot A2500 | User Guide - Page 72
4 6 Setting Menu Customize or adjust basic camera functions for greater convenience 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 - Canon PowerShot A2500 | User Guide - Page 73
Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide Screen Brightness Adjust screen brightness image display. (This will override the [LCD Brightness] setting on the [3] tab.) To restore the original brightness, press and hold the button again for at least one second or restart the camera - Canon PowerShot A2500 | User Guide - Page 74
of the start-up screen normally shown when you turn the camera on. zzChoose [Start-up Image], and then choose [Off]. Formatting Memory Cards Before using Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes - Canon PowerShot A2500 | User Guide - Page 75
empty (or formatted (=74)) memory card. • Refer to the Software Guide (=17) for information on the card folder structure and image formats. Date-Based Image Storage Instead of saving images in folders created each month, you can have the camera create folders each day you shoot to store shots taken - Canon PowerShot A2500 | User Guide - Page 76
. 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 4 - Canon PowerShot A2500 | User Guide - Page 77
on the [3] tab. • [Video System] (=81) • [Eye-Fi Settings] (=90) 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 - Canon PowerShot A2500 | User Guide - Page 78
white balance data you have recorded (=51) - Shooting mode (=40) 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 - Canon PowerShot A2500 | User Guide - Page 79
included accessories effectively and enjoy the camera in more ways with optional Canon accessories and other compatible accessories sold separately Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting - Canon PowerShot A2500 | User Guide - Page 80
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 Canon-brand PictBridgeCompatible Printers zzPrinting images without a computer is possible by - Canon PowerShot A2500 | User Guide - Page 81
Images Movies Connecting the camera to a TV with the AV Cable AVC-DC400 (sold separately) enables you to view your shots on the larger screen of the TV as you control the camera. For details on connection or how to switch inputs, refer to the TV manual Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics - Canon PowerShot A2500 | User Guide - Page 82
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 Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode - Canon PowerShot A2500 | User Guide - Page 83
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 - Canon PowerShot A2500 | User Guide - Page 84
is now displayed, indicating the image area to print. 2 Adjust the cropping frame as needed. zzTo resize the frame, move the zoom image. zzFollow step 7 in "Easy Print" (=83) to print. Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera - Canon PowerShot A2500 | User Guide - Page 85
3.5 x 5 in., postcard, or wide-format prints. Printing ID Photos Still Images 1 Choose [ID Photo]. zzFollowing steps 1 - 4 in "Choosing Paper Size Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes - Canon PowerShot A2500 | User Guide - Page 86
cannot be chosen on Canon-brand PictBridge- compatible printers from CP720/CP730 and earlier models. Still Images Adding Images to the Print List (DPOF) Batch printing (=88) and ordering prints from a photo development service can be set up on the camera. Choose up to 998 images on a memory card and - Canon PowerShot A2500 | User Guide - Page 87
are printed with the file number. - All image print list settings are cleared after printing. - • Not all of your DPOF settings may be applied in printing by the printer or photo development service, in some cases. • [ ] may be displayed on the camera to warn you that the memory card has print - Canon PowerShot A2500 | User Guide - Page 88
has print settings that were configured on another camera. Changing the print settings using this camera may overwrite all previous settings. • After importing images to your computer, also refer to the Software Guide (=17) and the printer manual for further information. Cover Preliminary Notes and - Canon PowerShot A2500 | User Guide - Page 89
choose [OK], and then press the button. Still Images Removing All Images from a Photobook zzFollowing the procedure in "Choosing a Selection Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 - Canon PowerShot A2500 | User Guide - Page 90
Images are transferred by the Eye-Fi card. Refer to the card's user manual or contact the manufacturer for instructions on preparing and using cards or resolving transfer problems and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other - Canon PowerShot A2500 | User Guide - Page 91
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 91 - Canon PowerShot A2500 | User Guide - Page 92
when using the camera Troubleshooting 93 On-Screen Messages 95 On-Screen Information 97 Functions and Menu Tables.....99 Handling Precautions 103 Specifications 103 Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto - Canon PowerShot A2500 | User Guide - Page 93
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. • Confirm that the battery is charged (=10). • Confirm that - Canon PowerShot A2500 | User Guide - Page 94
lighting in indoor scenes and shooting at closer range. • Edit images using red-eye correction (=71). Recording to the memory card takes too long, or continuous shooting is slower. • Use the camera camera to format the memory card, or switch to a card that supports Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera - Canon PowerShot A2500 | User Guide - Page 95
supported memory card (=2) and have inserted it facing the correct way, contact a Canon Customer Support images that were edited or renamed on a computer, or images shot with another camera. Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera - Canon PowerShot A2500 | User Guide - Page 96
may not have been saved. Switch to Playback mode to check for the image. • Frequent display of this error message may indicate camera damage. In this case, write down the error number (Exx) and contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. File Error • Correct printing (=83) may not be possible for - Canon PowerShot A2500 | User Guide - Page 97
(= 37) Remaining time (= 104) Digital zoom magnification (= 32) AF frame (=53 red) [Charge the battery] Nearly depleted-charge the battery soon Depleted-charge the battery immediately Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera - Canon PowerShot A2500 | User Guide - Page 98
Focusing range (=52, 53) File size Still images: Resolution (=104) Movies: Playback time (=104) Protection (=65) Red-eye correction (=36, 71) i-Contrast (=50, Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes - Canon PowerShot A2500 | User Guide - Page 99
to [Z] in some cases. *2 FE lock not available in [!] flash mode. 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 99 - Canon PowerShot A2500 | User Guide - Page 100
O OO - OOOOOOOO - O O Available or set automatically. - Not available. *1 Settings [Dark - Light]. *2 Cannot be set to 0 seconds in modes without selection of the number of shots. *3 One shot Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 - Canon PowerShot A2500 | User Guide - Page 101
- - OOOO - O - O O OO - OO - OOOOOOO Digital Zoom (=32) On O O O - OO OOO Off - O Red-Eye Corr. (=36) On O O - OOOO O - O Off O O O OOOOOOOOOOO - O i-Contrast (=50) Auto Off O O - - - -O O O OOO - OOOOOOOOO Shooting Mode G I Function PtN Review image Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera - Canon PowerShot A2500 | User Guide - Page 102
Certification Logo Display Language Reset All Item Red-Eye Correction Resize Auto Rotate Resume Transition Ref. Page = Image Search Slideshow Ref. Page = 88 = 86 Ref. Page = 61 = 63 = 64 Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera - Canon PowerShot A2500 | User Guide - Page 103
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 Camera File system, DPOF (version 1.1) compliant Still Images: Exif 2.3 (JPEG) Movies: MOV (Image - Canon PowerShot A2500 | User Guide - Page 104
to Canon standards and may change depending on the subject, memory card and camera settings. Recording Time per Memory Card Image Quality 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 - Canon PowerShot A2500 | User Guide - Page 105
(41 - 104 °F) • All data is based on tests by Canon. • Camera specifications or appearance are subject to change without notice. USA and Canada Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes - Canon PowerShot A2500 | User Guide - Page 106
all Digital zoom 32 Display language 14 DPOF 86 Drive mode 52 E Eco Mode 35, 57 Editing i-Contrast 70 Red-eye correction 71 Resizing images Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes - Canon PowerShot A2500 | User Guide - Page 107
65 P (shooting mode 48 R Red-eye correction 36, 71 Reset all 78 Resizing images 69 Resolution (image size 36 Rotating 68 S Screen Display with the camera 76 Troubleshooting 93 TV display 81 V Viewing 15 Image search 63 Index display 62 Magnified display 64 Single-image display 15 - Canon PowerShot A2500 | User Guide - Page 108
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Contents:
Basic Operations
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Smart Auto
Mode
Other Shooting
Modes
P Mode
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Index
Basic Guide
Playback Mode