Canon A1200 User Manual
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Chapters 1 – 3 explain the basic operations and frequently used functions of
this camera. Chapters 4 onward explain the advanced functions, letting you
learn more as you read each chapter.
Checking the Package Contents .......2
Read This First ..................................3
What Do You Want to Do? ................4
Table of Contents ..............................6
Conventions Used in This Guide .......9
Safety Precautions...........................10
Separately) ....................................14
Inserting the Batteries and Memory
Card...............................................14
Setting the Date and Time ...............18
Setting the Display Language..........20
Formatting Memory Cards ...............21
Pressing the Shutter Button.............22
Taking Pictures (Smart Auto)...........23
Viewing Images ...............................26
Erasing Images................................27
Shooting or Viewing Images in Easy
Mode..............................................28
Shooting Movies ..............................29
Viewing Movies................................31
Transferring Images to a Computer for
Viewing ..........................................32
Accessories .....................................36
Separately Sold Accessories ...........37
Components Guide..........................40
Screen Display.................................43
Indicators .........................................44
FUNC. Menu – Basic Operations ....45
MENU – Basic Operations...............46
Changing the Sound Settings ......... 47
Adjusting the Screen Brightness ..... 49
Returning the Camera to Default
Settings ......................................... 50
Power Saving Function (Auto Power
Down)............................................ 51
Clock Functions............................... 51
Turning the Flash Off ...................... 54
Zooming in More Closely on Subjects
(Digital Zoom) ............................... 55
Inserting the Date and Time............ 57
Using the Self-Timer ....................... 58
Changing the Recording Pixel Setting
(Image Size).................................. 61
Changing the Compression Ratio
(Image Quality) ............................. 61
Shooting in Various Conditions ....... 64
Easily Changing the Brightness and
Color When Shooting (Live View
Control) ......................................... 67
Shooting in Discreet Mode .............. 68
Adding Effects and Shooting
(Creative Filters) ........................... 68
(Smart Shutter) ............................. 73
Shooting Long Exposures ............... 77
Table of Contents
1 Getting Started.................. 13
2 Learning More ................... 39