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Camera User Guide Photo of PowerShot A495 • Make sure you read this guide before using the camera. • Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future. ENGLISH - Canon PowerShot A490 | PowerShot A495 / PowerShot A490 Camera User Guide - Page 2
"Canon Customer Card Support" Leaflet Using the PDF Manuals Also refer to the PDF manuals on the CD-ROM. After installation, shortcut icons appear on the desktop. If the software installation fails, you can find the manuals in the Readme folder on the CD-ROM. • Camera User Guide (This Guide - Canon PowerShot A490 | PowerShot A495 / PowerShot A490 Camera User Guide - Page 3
make sure the images were recorded correctly. Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are not liable for any consequential damages arising from any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including memory cards, that results in the failure of an image to be - Canon PowerShot A490 | PowerShot A495 / PowerShot A490 Camera User Guide - Page 4
Do You Want to Do? Shoot Shoot, leaving it to the camera to make settings 22 Shoot to match special conditions 50 - 52 Take effects and shoot (Poster Effect, Super Vivid) . . . 52 Take sepia toned or black and white pictures 67 Change the size of picture I want to take (recording pixels) . - Canon PowerShot A490 | PowerShot A495 / PowerShot A490 Camera User Guide - Page 5
Shoot movies 28 View movies 31, 82 Print Easily print pictures 96 Save Save images to a computer 32 Other Turn off sounds 46 Use the camera abroad 37 Understand what is displayed on the screen 118 5 - Canon PowerShot A490 | PowerShot A495 / PowerShot A490 Camera User Guide - Page 6
Read This First 3 What Do You Want to Do 4 Conventions Used in This Guide ...... 8 Safety Precautions 9 1 Getting Started 13 Compatible Memory Cards (Sold Separately 14 Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card 14 Setting the Date and Time 17 Setting the Display Language......... 19 Formatting - Canon PowerShot A490 | PowerShot A495 / PowerShot A490 Camera User Guide - Page 7
100 9 Customizing Camera Settings 101 Changing Camera Settings 102 Changing Shooting Function Settings 105 Changing Playback Function Settings 107 10 Useful Information...... 109 Replacing the Date/Time Battery 110 Using Household Power 111 Handling Precautions 112 Troubleshooting 113 List - Canon PowerShot A490 | PowerShot A495 / PowerShot A490 Camera User Guide - Page 8
are collectively referred to as memory cards in this guide. • Functions that differ depending on the camera model are indicated with the following icons: : Functions and precautions for the PowerShot A495 only : Functions and precautions for the PowerShot A490 only Explanations without these icons - Canon PowerShot A490 | PowerShot A495 / PowerShot A490 Camera User Guide - Page 9
. Memory card, day/date battery: Dangerous if swallowed. If this occurs, contact a doctor immediately. • Do not attempt to disassemble or alter any part of the equipment unless expressly indicated to do so in this guide. • To avoid the risk of injury, do not touch the interior of the camera if - Canon PowerShot A490 | PowerShot A495 / PowerShot A490 Camera User Guide - Page 10
or shocks when hanging it by the strap. • Be careful not to bump or push strongly on the lens. This could damage the camera or lead to injury. • Avoid using, placing or storing the camera in the following places. - Places subject to strong sunlight. - Places subject to temperatures above 40 °C (104 - Canon PowerShot A490 | PowerShot A495 / PowerShot A490 Camera User Guide - Page 11
dust and foreign materials stuck to the front of the unit. Please use a cotton swab to remove dirt, dust or other foreign matter from the flash to prevent heat build-up and damage to the unit. • Remove and store the batteries when you are not using the camera. If the batteries are left inside - Canon PowerShot A490 | PowerShot A495 / PowerShot A490 Camera User Guide - Page 12
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images to a computer. Attaching the Strap/Holding the Camera • Be sure to attach the supplied strap to the camera and wrap it around your wrist when shooting to avoid dropping the camera. • Keep your arms tight against your body while holding the camera firmly by the sides. Be sure that your fingers - Canon PowerShot A490 | PowerShot A495 / PowerShot A490 Camera User Guide - Page 14
reader. Check to make sure that your OS supports this function beforehand. Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card Insert the included batteries and a memory card (sold separately). 1 Check the card's write-protect tab. ● If the memory card has a write-protect tab, you will not be able to record - Canon PowerShot A490 | PowerShot A495 / PowerShot A490 Camera User Guide - Page 15
Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card 4 Insert the memory card. ● Insert the memory card as shown until it locks into place with a click. ● Be sure the memory card is oriented correctly. Inserting the memory card in the wrong direction could damage the camera. Label 5 Close the cover. ● Close - Canon PowerShot A490 | PowerShot A495 / PowerShot A490 Camera User Guide - Page 16
the Batteries and Memory Card Compatible Batteries AA alkaline batteries and Canon AA NiMH batteries (sold separately) (pp. 36, 37). Can any other batteries be used? We cannot recommend the use of any other batteries than those listed above because performance varies widely. Why use NiMH batteries - Canon PowerShot A490 | PowerShot A495 / PowerShot A490 Camera User Guide - Page 17
are based on these settings, be sure to set them. 1 Turn on the camera. ● Press the power button. X The Date/Time screen will appear. 2 Set Date/Time screen will close. ● Pressing the power button will turn off the camera. Reappearing Date/Time screen Set the correct date and time. If you have not - Canon PowerShot A490 | PowerShot A495 / PowerShot A490 Camera User Guide - Page 18
the m button. 3 Change the date and time. ● Follow Steps 2 and 3 on p. 17 to adjust the setting. ● Pressing the n button will close the menu. Date/Time battery If the [Date/Time] screen appears even when the date/time have been correctly set, insert a new date/time - Canon PowerShot A490 | PowerShot A495 / PowerShot A490 Camera User Guide - Page 19
Setting the Display Language You can change the language that displays on the screen. 1 Enter Playback mode. ● Press the 1 button. 2 Display the settings screen. ● Press and hold the m button, then press the n button. 3 Set the display language. ● Press the opqr buttons to choose a language, then - Canon PowerShot A490 | PowerShot A495 / PowerShot A490 Camera User Guide - Page 20
formatted in other devices, you should format the card with this camera. Formatting (initializing) a memory card erases all data on the memory card. As you cannot retrieve the erased data, exercise adequate caution before formatting the memory card. 1 Display the menu. ● Press the n button. 2 Choose - Canon PowerShot A490 | PowerShot A495 / PowerShot A490 Camera User Guide - Page 21
. Formatting or erasing data on a memory card merely changes the file management information on the card and does not ensure its contents are completely erased. Be careful when transferring or disposing of a memory card. When disposing of a memory card, take precautions such as physically destroying - Canon PowerShot A490 | PowerShot A495 / PowerShot A490 Camera User Guide - Page 22
subject and shooting conditions, you can let it automatically select the best settings for the scene and just shoot. The camera can also detect and focus on faces, setting the color and brightness to optimal levels. 1 Turn on the camera. ● Press the power button. X The start-up screen will appear - Canon PowerShot A490 | PowerShot A495 / PowerShot A490 Camera User Guide - Page 23
for about two seconds. ● You can take a second picture even while an image is displayed by pressing the shutter button again. ● Scene Icons The camera displays an icon for the scene it has determined and then automatically focuses and selects the optimum settings for subject brightness and color - Canon PowerShot A490 | PowerShot A495 / PowerShot A490 Camera User Guide - Page 24
Using Tripod * Landscapes - - * Close Subjects - - - Icon Background Color Gray Light Blue Dark Blue * Appears when the scene is dark and the camera is attached to a tripod. Under certain conditions, the icon that appears may not match the actual scene. Especially when there is an - Canon PowerShot A490 | PowerShot A495 / PowerShot A490 Camera User Guide - Page 25
once when the shutter button is pressed halfway? Your subject may be too close. Press the zoom button toward j and hold it until the lens stops moving. The camera will be at its maximum wide angle setting and you will be able to focus on subjects that are approximately 5 cm (2.0 in.) or - Canon PowerShot A490 | PowerShot A495 / PowerShot A490 Camera User Guide - Page 26
change more quickly if you keep the qr buttons pressed, but they will appear coarse. X The lens will retract after approximately 1 minute elapses. ● Pressing the 1 button again while the lens is retracted will turn off the power. Switching to Shooting mode Pressing the shutter button halfway while - Canon PowerShot A490 | PowerShot A495 / PowerShot A490 Camera User Guide - Page 27
Erasing Images You can choose and erase images one at a time. Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing an image. 1 Enter Playback mode. ● Press the 1 button. X The last image you took will appear. 2 Choose an image to erase. ● Press the qr buttons - Canon PowerShot A490 | PowerShot A495 / PowerShot A490 Camera User Guide - Page 28
Shooting Movies The camera can automatically select all settings so that you can shoot movies just by pressing it appear smaller. 3 Focus. ● Press the shutter button halfway to focus. X When the camera focuses, it will beep twice and the indicator will light green. 4 Shoot. ● Press the shutter button fully - Canon PowerShot A490 | PowerShot A495 / PowerShot A490 Camera User Guide - Page 29
. Microphone 5 Stop shooting. ● Press the shutter button fully again. X The camera will beep once and stop shooting the movie. X The movie will record to the memory card. X Shooting will automatically stop when the memory card fills. Magnifying the subject while shooting Pressing the zoom button - Canon PowerShot A490 | PowerShot A495 / PowerShot A490 Camera User Guide - Page 30
settings. • Recording will automatically stop when either the clip file size reaches 4 GB or the recording time reaches approximately 1 hour. • Recording may stop even if the maximum clip length has not been reached on some memory cards. SD Speed Class 4 or higher memory cards are recommended. 30 - Canon PowerShot A490 | PowerShot A495 / PowerShot A490 Camera User Guide - Page 31
Viewing Movies You can view the movies you have shot on the screen. 1 Enter Playback mode. ● Press the 1 button. X The last image you shot will appear. X appears on movies. 2 Choose a movie. ● Press the qr buttons to choose a movie, then press the m button. X The movie control panel will - Canon PowerShot A490 | PowerShot A495 / PowerShot A490 Camera User Guide - Page 32
the camera to a computer for viewing. If you are already using ZoomBrowser EX/ImageBrowser, install the software from the included CD-ROM, overwriting your current installation. ● System Requirements Windows Windows 7 OS Windows Vista (including Service Pack 1 and 2) Windows XP Service Pack - Canon PowerShot A490 | PowerShot A495 / PowerShot A490 Camera User Guide - Page 33
Software. Windows Place the CD in the computer's CD-ROM drive. ● Place the supplied CD-ROM (DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk) (p. 2) into the computer's CD-ROM drive. Begin installation. ● Click [Easy Installation] and follow the on-screen instructions to proceed with the installation. ● If the [User - Canon PowerShot A490 | PowerShot A495 / PowerShot A490 Camera User Guide - Page 34
computer. For connection details, refer to the user guide provided with the computer. 3 Turn on the camera. ● Press the 1 button to turn on the camera. 4 Open CameraWindow. Windows ● Click [Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow]. X CameraWindow will appear. ● If CameraWindow - Canon PowerShot A490 | PowerShot A495 / PowerShot A490 Camera User Guide - Page 35
computer, refer to the Software Guide. You can transfer images without installing the included software by simply connecting your camera to a computer. problems transferring images or image information correctly depending on the version of the operating system in use, the file size, or the software - Canon PowerShot A490 | PowerShot A495 / PowerShot A490 Camera User Guide - Page 36
DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk Interface Cable IFC-400PCU* AA Alkaline Batteries (×2) * Also available for purchase separately. Memory Card Card Reader Windows/Macintosh Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers Compact Photo Printers (SELPHY series) Inkjet Printers (PIXMA series) See the user - Canon PowerShot A490 | PowerShot A495 / PowerShot A490 Camera User Guide - Page 37
for an extended period of time or when connecting to a computer or printer. Cannot be used to charge the batteries inside the camera. Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-300 This dedicated battery charger kit includes both Battery Charger CB-5AH and four NB-3AH rechargeable AA NiMH (nickel metal hydride - Canon PowerShot A490 | PowerShot A495 / PowerShot A490 Camera User Guide - Page 38
reach. Printers SELPHY series Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers By connecting your camera to a Canon-brand PictBridge compliant printer, ., caused by the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories (e.g., a leakage and/or explosion of a battery pack). Please note that this warranty does - Canon PowerShot A490 | PowerShot A495 / PowerShot A490 Camera User Guide - Page 39
2 Learning More This chapter explains the parts of the camera and what appears on the screen, as well as the basic operating instructions. 39 - Canon PowerShot A490 | PowerShot A495 / PowerShot A490 Camera User Guide - Page 40
Guide Microphone (p. 29) Lens Shutter Button (p. 21) Power Button Flash (pp. 53, 61) Lamp (pp. 25, 57, 58 , 105) Speaker Tripod Socket Memory Card / Battery Cover (p. 14) Strap Mount (p. 13) (Mode) Button Use the button to change the Shooting mode. Auto Mode You can leave it to the camera - Canon PowerShot A490 | PowerShot A495 / PowerShot A490 Camera User Guide - Page 41
(Power Input) Terminal (p. 111) A / V OUT (Audio/Video Output) Terminal (p. 89) DIGITAL Terminal (pp. 34, 96) n Button (p. 45) e (Macro) (p. 61) / u memory card or various information is being transmitted. Do not turn off the power, open the memory card slot/battery cover, shake or jolt the camera - Canon PowerShot A490 | PowerShot A495 / PowerShot A490 Camera User Guide - Page 42
Screen Display ● Switching the Display Shooting [On] Information Display [Off] No Information Display You can change the display by pressing the n button, choosing the 4 tab, and [Shooting Info]. Playback [Off] No Information Display [Standard] Simple Information Display [Detailed] Detailed - Canon PowerShot A490 | PowerShot A495 / PowerShot A490 Camera User Guide - Page 43
the exposure. Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down) To save battery power, the camera shuts down automatically when it is not operated for a certain will turn off approximately 1 minute after the camera is last operated. After about 2 more minutes, the lens will retract and the power will turn - Canon PowerShot A490 | PowerShot A495 / PowerShot A490 Camera User Guide - Page 44
FUNC. Menu - Basic Operations Commonly used shooting functions can be set with the FUNC. menu. The menu items and options differ depending on the mode (pp. 120 - 121). 1 Choose a shooting mode. ● Press the button, then press the opqr buttons to choose the desired Shooting mode. ● Press the m button. - Canon PowerShot A490 | PowerShot A495 / PowerShot A490 Camera User Guide - Page 45
MENU - Basic Operations Various functions can be set from the menus. The menu items are organized under tabs, such as for shooting (4) and playback (1). The available menu items differ depending on the mode (pp. 122 - 123). 1 Display the menu. ● Press the n button. 2 Choose a tab. ● Press the qr - Canon PowerShot A490 | PowerShot A495 / PowerShot A490 Camera User Guide - Page 46
Changing the Sound Settings You can silence or adjust the volume of camera sounds. ● Muting Sounds 1 Display the menu. ● Press the n button. 2 Choose [Mute]. ● Press the qr buttons to choose the 3 tab. ● Press the op buttons to choose [ - Canon PowerShot A490 | PowerShot A495 / PowerShot A490 Camera User Guide - Page 47
buttons to choose [Reset All], then press the m button. 3 Reset the settings. ● Press the qr buttons to choose [OK], then press the m button. X The camera will reset to the default settings. Are there functions that cannot be reset? • The [Date/Time] (p. 17) in the 3 tab, [Language] (p. 19), [Video - Canon PowerShot A490 | PowerShot A495 / PowerShot A490 Camera User Guide - Page 48
X Low level formatting starts. About low level formatting If the [Memory card error] message appears, or if the camera does not work correctly, performing a low level format may solve the problem. Copy the images from the memory card to a computer or other device before performing a low level format - Canon PowerShot A490 | PowerShot A495 / PowerShot A490 Camera User Guide - Page 49
as how to use common functions, such as the self-timer. • When you choose a Shooting mode that matches a particular set of conditions, the camera will automatically select any necessary settings. All you need do is press the shutter button to take an optimized picture. • This chapter assumes » mode - Canon PowerShot A490 | PowerShot A495 / PowerShot A490 Camera User Guide - Page 50
Night Snapshot) ● Lets you take beautiful snapshots of city nightscapes or people against night backgrounds. ● If you hold the camera firmly, you can take pictures with reduced camera shake, even without a tripod. V Take shots of kids and pets (Kids&Pets) ● Lets you capture subjects that move around - Canon PowerShot A490 | PowerShot A495 / PowerShot A490 Camera User Guide - Page 51
, the ISO speed will be set higher and the shutter speed faster than in » mode so that you can shoot in dark places with reduced camera shake and subject blur. ● A recording pixel setting of will display, and the image will be fixed at 1600 x 1200 pixels. w Take shots of people at - Canon PowerShot A490 | PowerShot A495 / PowerShot A490 Camera User Guide - Page 52
in vivid colors. t Take shots of fireworks (Fireworks) ● Lets you take shots of fireworks in vivid colors. In t mode, attach the camera to a tripod to prevent the camera from moving and blurring the image. In F, V or ' mode, images may appear coarse because the ISO speed (p. 64) is increased to - Canon PowerShot A490 | PowerShot A495 / PowerShot A490 Camera User Guide - Page 53
, follow the steps above to return the setting to . What if a flashing appears? When you press the shutter button halfway in low light conditions where camera shake is likely, a flashing will appear on the screen. Attach the - Canon PowerShot A490 | PowerShot A495 / PowerShot A490 Camera User Guide - Page 54
zoom factor without image deterioration has been reached, and the zoom factor will appear when you release the zoom button. 2 Press it toward i again. X The digital zoom will zoom in even further on the subject. What if the zoom factor appears in blue? Images shot at zoom factors that appear in - Canon PowerShot A490 | PowerShot A495 / PowerShot A490 Camera User Guide - Page 55
Zooming in Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom) ● Digital Tele-Converter The focal length of the lens can be increased by an equivalent of 1.4x or 2.3x. This enables a faster shutter speed and less chance of camera shake than the zoom (including digital zoom) used by itself at the same zoom factor. - Canon PowerShot A490 | PowerShot A495 / PowerShot A490 Camera User Guide - Page 56
with an embedded date and time, the date and time will be printed twice. • Use the DPOF print settings (p. 98) to print. • Use the included software to print. Refer to the Software Guide for details. • Print using printer functions. Refer to the Personal Printing - Canon PowerShot A490 | PowerShot A495 / PowerShot A490 Camera User Guide - Page 57
Using the Self-Timer The self-timer can be used to shoot a group photo that includes the photographer. The camera will activate approximately 10 seconds after the shutter button is pressed. 1 Press the p button. 2 Choose Ò. ● Press the op buttons to choose Ò, then press the m button. X Once set, Ò - Canon PowerShot A490 | PowerShot A495 / PowerShot A490 Camera User Guide - Page 58
, such a group photo, compose the shot, and press the shutter button. The camera will shoot two seconds after you enter the shot and it detects your face (p. 72 timer sound will play. 4 Join the subjects and look at the camera. X When the camera detects a new face, the lamp and sound will speed up ( - Canon PowerShot A490 | PowerShot A495 / PowerShot A490 Camera User Guide - Page 59
4 Choosing Settings Yourself In this chapter you will learn how to use the various functions in G mode to progressively advance your shooting skills. • This chapter assumes that G mode has been chosen by pressing the button, then the qr buttons. • G stands for Program AE. • Before attempting to - Canon PowerShot A490 | PowerShot A495 / PowerShot A490 Camera User Guide - Page 60
(p. 61) • Choose a higher ISO speed (p. 64) Adjusting the Brightness (Exposure Compensation) You can adjust the standard exposure set by the camera in 1/3-stop increments in the range of -2 to +2. 1 Enter Exposure Compensation mode. ● Press the o button. 2 Adjust the brightness. ● While watching - Canon PowerShot A490 | PowerShot A495 / PowerShot A490 Camera User Guide - Page 61
angle setting of the lens). Choose e. ● After pressing the q button, press the qr buttons to choose e, then press the m button. X Once set, e will appear on the screen. The edges of the image may darken if the flash fires. How can I take better close-ups? • Try attaching the camera to a tripod and - Canon PowerShot A490 | PowerShot A495 / PowerShot A490 Camera User Guide - Page 62
qr buttons to choose an option, then press the m button. X The setting you chose will appear on the screen. If you choose , you cannot use Digital Zoom (p. 54) or Digital TeleConverter (p. 55). 62 - Canon PowerShot A490 | PowerShot A495 / PowerShot A490 Camera User Guide - Page 63
Single Image Data Size (Approx. KB) Number of Recordable Images 4 GB 16 GB (Large) 10 M/3648 x 2736 2565 1226 1471 3017 6026 12354 (Medium 1) 6 M/2816 x 2112 in the table are measured according to Canon standards and may change depending on the subject, memory card and camera settings. 63 - Canon PowerShot A490 | PowerShot A495 / PowerShot A490 Camera User Guide - Page 64
• Raising the ISO speed results in a faster shutter speed, reducing camera shake and letting the flash reach greater distances to the subject. The images, however, will appear coarse. • When the camera is set to , you can press the shutter button halfway to display the - Canon PowerShot A490 | PowerShot A495 / PowerShot A490 Camera User Guide - Page 65
Fluorescent H Daylight fluorescent, daylight-type (3-wavelength) fluorescent lighting Custom Manually sets a custom white balance. ● Custom White Balance You the white balance data. If you change camera settings after recording white balance data, the tone may not turn out properly. 65 - Canon PowerShot A490 | PowerShot A495 / PowerShot A490 Camera User Guide - Page 66
halfway. • For a certain interval, images may not be recorded, and the shooting speed for may slow down depending on the shooting conditions and the camera settings. • As the number of images increases, the shooting speed may slow down. • If the flash fires, the shooting speed may slow down. 66 - Canon PowerShot A490 | PowerShot A495 / PowerShot A490 Camera User Guide - Page 67
Color - Emphasizes the contrast and color saturation for a vivid impression. Tones down the contrast and color saturation for neutral hues. Sepia tones. Black and white. You can adjust contrast, sharpness, and color saturation etc. to your preference. The white balance cannot be set in the and - Canon PowerShot A490 | PowerShot A495 / PowerShot A490 Camera User Guide - Page 68
two seconds after the shutter button is pressed, avoiding any camera shake that occurs when pressing the shutter button. Choose Timer You can set the time delay (0 - 30 seconds) and the number of shots (1 - 10 shots). 1 Choose $. ● After pressing the p button, press the op buttons to choose $, then - Canon PowerShot A490 | PowerShot A495 / PowerShot A490 Camera User Guide - Page 69
a high number of shots, the shooting interval may be longer. • If the memory card becomes full, shooting stops automatically. Shooting Using a TV Monitor You can use a TV to display the camera screen content while shooting. • Connect the camera to a TV as described in "Viewing Images on a TV" (p. 89 - Canon PowerShot A490 | PowerShot A495 / PowerShot A490 Camera User Guide - Page 70
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. • This chapter assumes that G mode has been chosen by pressing the button, then the qr buttons. • "Shooting Long Exposures" (p. 78) assumes you have set the camera to ≈ mode. To set this mode, press the button, and press the qr buttons to choose K mode, then press the op buttons to choose ≈ mode - Canon PowerShot A490 | PowerShot A495 / PowerShot A490 Camera User Guide - Page 72
detected and only gray frames (no white frame) appear, up to 9 green frames ( ), or up to 5 green frames ( ) will appear on the areas the camera focuses on when the shutter button is pressed halfway. • Examples of faces that cannot be detected: • Subjects that are far away or extremely close - Canon PowerShot A490 | PowerShot A495 / PowerShot A490 Camera User Guide - Page 73
, then choose the [AF Frame Size] menu item and [Small] option. • The setting is configured to [Normal] when the Digital Zoom (p. 54) or Digital Tele-converter (p. 55) is used. If the camera cannot focus when you press the shutter button halfway, the AF frame will turn yellow and will appear on the - Canon PowerShot A490 | PowerShot A495 / PowerShot A490 Camera User Guide - Page 74
Shooting with the AF Lock The focus can be locked. After locking the focus, the focal distance will not change even when you release your finger from the shutter button. 1 Lock the focus. ● Keep the shutter button pressed halfway and press the q button. X The focus locks and % appears on the screen. - Canon PowerShot A490 | PowerShot A495 / PowerShot A490 Camera User Guide - Page 75
, you can lock the exposure for shooting with the flash. FE stands for "Flash Exposure". 1 Choose h (p. 61). 2 Lock the flash exposure. ● Point the camera toward the subject and press the o button while pressing the shutter button halfway. X The flash will fire and when ( appears on the screen, the - Canon PowerShot A490 | PowerShot A495 / PowerShot A490 Camera User Guide - Page 76
Shooting with Slow Synchro You can make the main subject, such as people, appear bright by having the camera provide the appropriate illumination with the flash. At the same time, you can use a slow shutter speed to brighten the background that the light from - Canon PowerShot A490 | PowerShot A495 / PowerShot A490 Camera User Guide - Page 77
Red-Eye Correction You can automatically correct red-eye that occurs in images taken with the flash. 1 Choose [Flash Settings]. ● Press the n button, choose [Flash Settings] from the 4 tab and press the m button. 2 Adjust the setting. ● Press the op buttons to choose [Red-Eye Corr.] and press the qr - Canon PowerShot A490 | PowerShot A495 / PowerShot A490 Camera User Guide - Page 78
can set the shutter speed to a range between 1 and 15 seconds to shoot long exposures. However, you should attach the camera to a tripod to prevent the camera from moving and blurring the image. 1 Choose ≈. ● Follow Steps 1 - 2 on p. 50 to choose ≈. 2 Choose the shutter speed. ● Press the o button - Canon PowerShot A490 | PowerShot A495 / PowerShot A490 Camera User Guide - Page 79
6 Using Various Functions for Shooting Movies This chapter provides more advanced information than the "Shooting Movies" and "Viewing Movies" sections of Chapter 1. • This chapter assumes that E mode has been chosen by pressing the button, then the qr buttons. 79 - Canon PowerShot A490 | PowerShot A495 / PowerShot A490 Camera User Guide - Page 80
min. 23 sec. • Based on Canon's testing standards. • Recording will automatically stop when either the clip file size reaches 4 GB or the recording time reaches approximately 1 hour. • Recording may stop even if the maximum clip length has not been reached on some memory cards. SD Speed Class 4 or - Canon PowerShot A490 | PowerShot A495 / PowerShot A490 Camera User Guide - Page 81
same way as for still images. • Zooming in More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom) (p. 54) You can use the digital zoom while shooting, but the optical zoom cannot be used. If you want 74) • Turning off the AF Assist Beam (p. 105) • Displaying the Overlay (p. 107) [3:2 Guide] is not available. 81 - Canon PowerShot A490 | PowerShot A495 / PowerShot A490 Camera User Guide - Page 82
(Fast forward if you hold down the m button.) Display the last frame Appears when connected to a PictBridge compliant printer (p. 96). Refer to the Personal Printing Guide for details. 82 - Canon PowerShot A490 | PowerShot A495 / PowerShot A490 Camera User Guide - Page 83
Playback mode before operating the camera. • It may not be possible to play back or edit images that have been edited on a computer, had their file name changed, or have been taken on a different camera. • The edit function (pp. 92 - 93) cannot be used if the memory card does not have free space - Canon PowerShot A490 | PowerShot A495 / PowerShot A490 Camera User Guide - Page 84
Quickly Searching Images ● Searching Images Using Index Display Displaying multiple images at a time lets you quickly find the image you want. 1 Press the zoom button toward g. X Images will display in an index. ● Press the zoom button toward g to increase the number of images. The number of images - Canon PowerShot A490 | PowerShot A495 / PowerShot A490 Camera User Guide - Page 85
When there are many images on the memory card, you can search them by a images. ● Press the qr buttons. X The camera will use the chosen search method to jump to an image. Single Image Playback, press the n button. Jump 10 Images Jumps over 10 images at a time. Jump 100 Images Jumps over - Canon PowerShot A490 | PowerShot A495 / PowerShot A490 Camera User Guide - Page 86
Slideshows You can automatically play back images recorded to a memory card. 1 Choose [Slideshow]. ● Press the n button, choose slideshow will start a few seconds after [Loading image...] displays. ● You can pause/restart a slideshow by pressing the m button again. ● Press the n button to stop - Canon PowerShot A490 | PowerShot A495 / PowerShot A490 Camera User Guide - Page 87
Checking the Focus You can magnify the area of a recorded image that was inside the AF Frame, or the area of a face that was detected, to check the focus. 1 Choose [Focus Check]. ● Press the n button, choose the 1 tab and [Info Display]. ● Press the qr buttons to choose [Focus Check], then press the - Canon PowerShot A490 | PowerShot A495 / PowerShot A490 Camera User Guide - Page 88
Magnifying Images Approximate Location of Displayed Area Press the zoom button toward k. ● The display will zoom in on the image and will appear on the screen. If you continue to hold the zoom button, it will continue to zoom in up to a maximum factor of 10x. ● If you press the opqr buttons, - Canon PowerShot A490 | PowerShot A495 / PowerShot A490 Camera User Guide - Page 89
the video input terminals as shown in the illustration. White or Black Yellow Yellow Black 3 Turn on the TV and switch it to the input to which the cable is connected. 4 Turn on the camera. ● Press the 1 button to turn on the camera. X The image will appear on the TV (nothing will appear on - Canon PowerShot A490 | PowerShot A495 / PowerShot A490 Camera User Guide - Page 90
You can protect important images so that they cannot be accidentally erased with the camera (pp. 27, 91). 1 Choose [Protect]. ● Press the n button press the m button. X The images will be protected. • If you format the memory card (pp. 20, 48), protected images will also be erased. • If you switch - Canon PowerShot A490 | PowerShot A495 / PowerShot A490 Camera User Guide - Page 91
Erasing All Images You can erase all images at once. Since erased images cannot be recovered, exercise adequate caution before erasing. Protected images (p. 90) cannot be erased. 1 Choose [Erase all]. ● Press the n button, choose [Erase all] in the 1 tab, and press the m button. 2 Erase all images. - Canon PowerShot A490 | PowerShot A495 / PowerShot A490 Camera User Guide - Page 92
?] screen will appear. 4 Save the new image. ● Press the qr buttons to choose [OK] and press the m button. X The image will be saved as a new file. 5 Display the new image. ● When you press the n button, the [Display new image?] screen will appear. ● Press the qr buttons to choose [Yes], and press - Canon PowerShot A490 | PowerShot A495 / PowerShot A490 Camera User Guide - Page 93
Correct the image. ● Press the m button. X Red-eye detected by the camera will be corrected and a frame will appear around the corrected portion. ● You can . ● Press the opqr buttons to choose [New File], and press the m button. X The image will be saved as a new file. ● Follow Step 5 on p. 92. • - Canon PowerShot A490 | PowerShot A495 / PowerShot A490 Camera User Guide - Page 94
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8 Printing This chapter explains how to choose images for printing, and print using a PictBridge compliant printer (sold separately, p. 38). Please also refer to the Personal Printing Guide. Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers SELPHY series PIXMA series 95 - Canon PowerShot A490 | PowerShot A495 / PowerShot A490 Camera User Guide - Page 96
● Insert the cable's larger plug into the printer. For connection details, refer to the user guide provided with the printer. 3 Turn on the printer. 4 Turn on the camera. ● Press the 1 button to turn on the camera. X will appear on the screen. 5 Choose an image to print. ● Press the qr buttons - Canon PowerShot A490 | PowerShot A495 / PowerShot A490 Camera User Guide - Page 97
images, repeat Steps 5 and 6 after printing has completed. ● After printing has completed, turn off the camera and printer, and unplug the interface cable. • Refer to the Personal Printing Guide for details on printing. • Refer to pp. 36, 38 for Canon-brand Pictbridge compliant printers. 97 - Canon PowerShot A490 | PowerShot A495 / PowerShot A490 Camera User Guide - Page 98
memory card for printing and specify settings such as the number of copies so that they can be printed together or processed at a photo developer service. These selection methods comply with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standards. ● Print Settings You can set the print type, date and file - Canon PowerShot A490 | PowerShot A495 / PowerShot A490 Camera User Guide - Page 99
Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) • With [Index] chosen, the [Date] and [File No.] options cannot be set to [On] at the same time. • The date will be printed in the style set in the [Date/Time] function - Canon PowerShot A490 | PowerShot A495 / PowerShot A490 Camera User Guide - Page 100
to choose [OK], then press the m button. Printing Images with DPOF Settings The following examples use the Canon SELPHY series printers. 1 Number of copies to print Connect the camera to the printer. ● Follow Steps 1 - 4 on p. 96. 2 Print images. ● Press the op buttons to choose [Print now - Canon PowerShot A490 | PowerShot A495 / PowerShot A490 Camera User Guide - Page 101
9 Customizing Camera Settings You can customize various settings to suit your shooting preferences. The first part of this chapter explains convenient and commonly used functions. The latter part explains how to change shooting and playback settings to suit your purposes. 101 - Canon PowerShot A490 | PowerShot A495 / PowerShot A490 Camera User Guide - Page 102
• If you use a memory card already containing images, the newly assigned file numbers may continue the existing numbering for both the [Continuous] and [Auto Reset] settings. If you want to start over with file number 0001, format the memory card before use (p. 20). • Refer to the Software Guide for - Canon PowerShot A490 | PowerShot A495 / PowerShot A490 Camera User Guide - Page 103
, set the retract time to [0 sec.]. ● Choose [Lens Retract], then press the qr buttons to choose [0 sec.]. ● Turning off the Power Saving Function You can set the power saving function (p. 43) to [Off]. Setting it to [On] is recommended to save battery power. ● Choose [Power Saving], then press the - Canon PowerShot A490 | PowerShot A495 / PowerShot A490 Camera User Guide - Page 104
Changing Camera Settings ● Setting the Screen Shut-Off Time You can adjust the time the screen takes to shut off Press the op buttons to choose [Display Off], then press the qr buttons to choose a time. ● In order to save battery power, it is recommended to choose less than [1 min.]. 104 - Canon PowerShot A490 | PowerShot A495 / PowerShot A490 Camera User Guide - Page 105
Changing Shooting Function Settings You can set functions in the 4 tab after pressing the pressing the qr buttons to choose G (p. 45). button and Before attempting to shoot using a function explained in this chapter in modes other than G mode, check if the function is available in those modes (pp - Canon PowerShot A490 | PowerShot A495 / PowerShot A490 Camera User Guide - Page 106
Image Display Time Right After Shooting You can change the length of time the images display after shooting. ● Choose [Review], then press the qr buttons to choose an option. 2 - 10 sec. Hold Off Displays images for the set time. The image displays until you press the shutter button halfway. No - Canon PowerShot A490 | PowerShot A495 / PowerShot A490 Camera User Guide - Page 107
to confirm the printable area for postcard size prints. ● Choose [Disp. Overlay], then press the qr buttons to choose an option. Grid Lines 3:2 Guide Both A grid overlays the display. Gray bars will appear on the top and bottom of the display. This area will not print when printing on - Canon PowerShot A490 | PowerShot A495 / PowerShot A490 Camera User Guide - Page 108
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10 Useful Information This chapter introduces how to change the date/time battery, the use of the AC adapter kit (sold separately), troubleshooting tips, and contains lists of functions and things that appear on the screen. The index also appears at the end. 109 - Canon PowerShot A490 | PowerShot A495 / PowerShot A490 Camera User Guide - Page 110
the cover and remove the AA batteries (p. 14). 3 Remove the date/time battery holder. 4 Replace the battery. ● Insert the battery with (+) and (-) sides oriented correctly. 5 Insert the battery holder. 6 Insert the batteries and close the cover. 7 Turn on the camera's power and set the date/time - Canon PowerShot A490 | PowerShot A495 / PowerShot A490 Camera User Guide - Page 111
AC Adapter Kit ACK800 (sold separately), you can use the camera without worrying about how much charge is left in the batteries. 1 Turn off the camera. 2 Plug the cord into the camera. ● Open the cover and fully insert the plug into the camera. 3 Connect the power cord. ● Connect the power cord to - Canon PowerShot A490 | PowerShot A495 / PowerShot A490 Camera User Guide - Page 112
or dirt is stuck on the camera or screen, lens. For stubborn dirt contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed on the customer support leaflet supplied with your camera. • When you move the camera camera immediately. Continued use may damage the camera. Remove the batteries and memory card - Canon PowerShot A490 | PowerShot A495 / PowerShot A490 Camera User Guide - Page 113
a Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed on the included customer support list. Power You pressed the power button, but nothing happened. • Confirm that the batteries are properly inserted (p. 14). • Confirm that the batteries are not depleted (p. 16). • Confirm that the memory card/battery - Canon PowerShot A490 | PowerShot A495 / PowerShot A490 Camera User Guide - Page 114
Troubleshooting • Shoot the subject within the focusing distance (p. 126). • Set the [AF-assist to the subject. Recording images to the memory card takes a long time, or continuous shooting slows down. • Perform a low-level format of the memory card in the camera (p. 48). When you can't make - Canon PowerShot A490 | PowerShot A495 / PowerShot A490 Camera User Guide - Page 115
images or movies. Refer to the Software Guide for information regarding folder structure or file names. Playback stops, or audio cuts out. • Use a memory card that has been formatted on this camera (p. 20). • If you copy a movie to a memory card that reads slowly, playback may interrupt momentarily - Canon PowerShot A490 | PowerShot A495 / PowerShot A490 Camera User Guide - Page 116
a memory card, or with a memory card installed incorrectly. Install the memory card in the correct direction to shoot (p. 14). Memory card error (p. 48) • If the same message appears even when a formatted memory card is installed in the correct direction, contact your Canon Customer Support Help - Canon PowerShot A490 | PowerShot A495 / PowerShot A490 Camera User Guide - Page 117
an image with the same file name as the folder or image that the camera is attempting to create, or the highest possible file number has already been reached. In the 3 menu, change [File Numbering] to [Auto Reset] (p. 102) or format the memory card (p. 20). Lens Error • This error can occur if you - Canon PowerShot A490 | PowerShot A495 / PowerShot A490 Camera User Guide - Page 118
Battery Charge Indicator (p. 16) Camera Orientation* White Balance (p. 65) My Colors (p. 67) Drive Mode (p. 66) Camera Disp. Overlay (p. 107) Digital Zoom Magnification (p. 54) / Digital Tele-converter (p. 55) Focusing best shot. It also detects orientation during playback, so you can hold the camera - Canon PowerShot A490 | PowerShot A495 / PowerShot A490 Camera User Guide - Page 119
43) Image Editing (pp. 92 - 93) Compression (Image Quality) (p. 63) Recording Pixels (p. 62), AVI (Movies) (p. 80) Battery Charge Indicator (p. 16) Metering Modes (p. 74) Folder Number - File Number (p. 102) Displayed image number/Total number of images Shutter Speed Aperture Value, Image Quality - Canon PowerShot A490 | PowerShot A495 / PowerShot A490 Camera User Guide - Page 120
-- *1 Always [On]. *2 Possible settings: 0 - 30 seconds in [Delay], and 1 - 10 shots in [Shots]. *3 A recording pixel setting of will display, and the image will be fixed at 1600 x 1200 pixels. The compression setting (image quality) is selectable. *4 PowerShot A495 only *5 PowerShot A490 only 120 - Canon PowerShot A490 | PowerShot A495 / PowerShot A490 Camera User Guide - Page 121
Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode I F V ' "*4 K *4 *4 w O P U*5 t ≈ E - *1 1 - *1 Func. Menu 3 { Selectable, or set automatically. - Not selectable 121 - Canon PowerShot A490 | PowerShot A495 / PowerShot A490 Camera User Guide - Page 122
]. *2 PowerShot A495 only *3 PowerShot A490 only Shooting modes »G Face AiAF Center Normal/Small Standard/Off Digital Tele-converter (1.4x/2.3x) On/Off On/Off Red-Eye Corr. On/Off Red-Eye Lamp On/Off On/Off Off/2 - 10 sec./Hold Off/Detailed/Focus Check Off/Grid Lines 3:2 Guide/Both - Canon PowerShot A490 | PowerShot A495 / PowerShot A490 Camera User Guide - Page 123
Menus I F V ' "*2 K *2 *2 w O P U*3 t ≈ E 1 { Selectable, or set automatically. - Not selectable 123 - Canon PowerShot A490 | PowerShot A495 / PowerShot A490 Camera User Guide - Page 124
Menu Item Mute Volume Start-up Image Format File Numbering Create Folder Lens Retract Power Saving Date/Time Video System Language Reset All * Default setting Options/Summary On/Off* Set all operation sounds (5 levels). On*/Off Formats memory card, erasing all data Continuous*/Auto Reset Monthly - Canon PowerShot A490 | PowerShot A495 / PowerShot A490 Camera User Guide - Page 125
● 2 Print Menu Item Print Select Images & Qty. Select All Images Clear All Selections Print Settings Options/Summary Displays printing screen. Chooses individual images for printing. Chooses all images for printing. Cancels all settings for printing. Sets the printing style. Menus Ref. Page p. 96 - Canon PowerShot A490 | PowerShot A495 / PowerShot A490 Camera User Guide - Page 126
Light: Approx. 2.5 images/sec. Self-timer Approx. 10-sec./Approx. 2-sec. delay, Custom Timer Recording Media SD memory card, SDHC memory card, SDXC memory card, MultiMediaCard, MMCplus memory card, HC MMCplus memory card File Format Design rule for Camera File system and DPOF compliant 126 - Canon PowerShot A490 | PowerShot A495 / PowerShot A490 Camera User Guide - Page 127
Operating Humidity 10 - 90% Dimensions (CIPA compliant 93.5 x 61.7 x 30.6 mm (3.68 x 2.43 x 1.20 in.) Weight (CIPA compliant Approx. 175 g (6.17 oz.) (Including the battery and memory card) Approx. 130 g (4.60 oz.) (Camera body only) • All data is based on tests by Canon. • Camera specifications - Canon PowerShot A490 | PowerShot A495 / PowerShot A490 Camera User Guide - Page 128
72 Components Guide 40 Compression Ratio (Image Quality) .....63 Continuous Shooting 66 Custom White Balance 65 D Date and Time Adding to Image 56 Changing 18 Date/Time Battery 110 Settings 17 Date/Time J Date and Time Default Settings 47 Deleting J Erasing DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk - Canon PowerShot A490 | PowerShot A495 / PowerShot A490 Camera User Guide - Page 129
Time 30, 80 Viewing (Playback 31, 82 MultiMediaCard/MMCplus/HC MMCplus Memory Card J Memory Card My Colors 67 N Night Snapshot (Scene Mode 50 Number of Shots 15, 63 P Package Contents 2 Personal Printing Guide 2 PictBridge 96 Playback Button 26, 41 Playback J View Playback With Transition - Canon PowerShot A490 | PowerShot A495 / PowerShot A490 Camera User Guide - Page 130
Card J Memory Card Self-Timer 10 second Self-Timer 57 Changing Delay and Number of Shots 68 Face Self-Timer 58 Two Second Self-Timer 68 Sepia Tones 67 Shooting Date and Time J Date and Time Shooting Using a TV 69 Shutter Button 21 Slideshow 86 Snow (Scene Mode 51 Software DIGITAL CAMERA - Canon PowerShot A490 | PowerShot A495 / PowerShot A490 Camera User Guide - Page 131
MEMO 131 - Canon PowerShot A490 | PowerShot A495 / PowerShot A490 Camera User Guide - Page 132
effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this guide is accurate and complete. However, if you notice any errors or omissions, please contact the Canon customer service center indicated on the customer support list included with the product. • The above items notwithstanding
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