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Conventions Used in This Guide
• Icons are used in the text to represent the camera buttons and switches.
• Language that displays on the screen appears inside [ ] (square
brackets).
• The directional buttons and FUNC./SET button are represented by the
following icons.
• : Things you should be careful about.
• : Troubleshooting tips.
• : Hints for getting more out of your camera.
• : Supplemental information.
• (p. xx): Reference pages.“xx” stands for a page number.
• This guide assumes all functions are at their default settings.
• The various types of memory cards that can be used in this camera 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 apply to both models.
• PowerShot A495 screenshots and illustrations are used for the
explanations in this guide.
(Right button)
(FUNC./SET button)
(Up button)
(Left button)
(Down button)
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