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Canon Digital IXUS 300 User Manual

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Camera User Guide
Flowchart and Reference Guide
• Please start by reading the Precaution on the reverse
side of this cover.
• Please see the user's guide for the printer for
operating instructions for Card Photo Printer CP-10.
This Guide
Shooting with the Camera
Software Starter Guide
Installing the Software
This Guide
Connecting the Camera to a Computer
Software Starter Guide
Downloading Images to a Computer
ENGLISH

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  • Page 1 Camera User Guide Flowchart and Reference Guide This Guide Software Starter Guide This Guide Connecting the Camera to a Computer Software Starter Guide Downloading Images to a Computer • Please start by reading the Precaution on the reverse side of this cover. •...
  • Page 2 Precautions Camera Body Temperature If your camera is used for prolonged periods, the camera body may become warm. Please be aware of this and take care when operating the camera for an extended period. About the LCD monitor The LCD monitor is produced with extremely high-precision manufacturing techniques.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Read This First Please Read ... 5 Safety Precautions ... 5 Warnings ... 6 Cautions ... 8 Preventing Malfunctions ... 9 Preparing the Camera Guide to Components ... 10 Front View ... 10 Back View ... 11 Operation Panel ...
  • Page 4 Table of Contents Basic Functions Turning the Power On/Off ... 25 Using the Viewfinder ... 27 Using the LCD Monitor ... 28 Shooting Mode ... 28 Replay Mode ... 29 Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor ... 29 Shooting Mode ... 29 Replay Mode (Standard Display) ...
  • Page 5 Replaying Displaying Images Singly (Single Image Replay) ... 49 Zooming an Image ... 49 Displaying Images in Sets of Nine (Index Replay) ... 50 Switching between Sets of Nine Images ... 51 Replaying a Movie ... 52 Rotating Images in the Display ... 53 Automating Playback (Auto Play) ...
  • Page 6 Connecting the Camera to a Computer with a USB Cable 82 Connecting to a USB Port ... 83 Appendices Care and Maintenance of the Camera ... 85 Troubleshooting ... 86 List of Messages ... 90 Specifications ... 93 Index ... 96 Canon Customer Support Help Desk ... 98...

  • Page 7: Read This First

    Canon digital camera or CompactFlash™ card (CF card) resulting in the failure of an image to be recorded or to be recorded in a format that is machine sensible.

  • Page 8: Warnings

    There is a risk of high-voltage electrical shock. Please take the first opportunity to consult your camera distributor or a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • Stop operating the equipment immediately in the event that it emits smoke or noxious fumes.
  • Page 9 Continued use of the equipment may result in fire or electrical shock. Please consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • Do not use substances containing alcohol, benzene, thinners or other flammable substances to clean or maintain the equipment.

  • Page 10: Cautions

    Read This First • Before you discard a battery, cover the terminals with tape or other insulators to prevent direct contact with other objects. Contact with the metallic components of other materials in waste containers may lead to fire or explosions. Discard the batteries in specialized waste facilities if available in your area.

  • Page 11: Preventing Malfunctions

    Read This First Preventing Malfunctions Avoid Strong Magnetic Fields Never place the camera in close proximity to electric motors or other equipment generating strong electromagnetic fields. Exposure to strong magnetic fields may cause malfunctions or corrupt image data. Avoid Condensation Related Problems Moving the equipment rapidly between hot and cold temperatures may cause condensation (water droplets) to form on its external and internal surfaces.

  • Page 12: Preparing The Camera

    Preparing the Camera Guide to Components Front View * To connect Card Photo Printer CP-10 (Optional), use the direct interface cable provided with the printer. To connect a computer, use the USB interface cable supplied with the camera. Microphone Optical Viewfinder Window AF Auxiliary Light Emitter Red-Eye Reduction Lamp Self-Timer Lamp...

  • Page 13: Back View

    Back View Preparing the Camera Viewfinder p. 27 Lock for the CF Card Slot Cover CF Card Slot Cover Strap Eyelet Battery Cover DC Coupler Terminal Cover LCD Monitor p. 28 Tripod Socket p. 19 p. 19 p. 22 p. 16 p.

  • Page 14: Operation Panel

    Preparing the Camera Operation Panel (Display) Button Indicators Button (Macro)/ (Continuous) / p. 40 (Flash) / Indicators • The indicators will glow or flash at various stages when the main switch or shutter button is pressed. Upper Indicator Green: Flashing Green: During camera warm-up / Recording to CF card / Orange: Flashing Orange: Ready to record but the camera blur warning is flashing Lower Indicator...

  • Page 15: Mode Dial

    Mode Dial The mode dial is used to select shooting or replay modes. Shooting Modes (Auto) The camera selects most settings automatically (p. 23). (Manual) You can set the exposure compensation, white balance and other settings manually. (Stitch Assist) Shoot images in overlapping series to create panoramas (p. 43). (Movie) Shoot movie clips (p.

  • Page 16: Charging The Battery Pack

    • It takes approximately 130 minutes to fully charge the battery pack from a fully discharged state (based on standard Canon testing conditions). Please charge it at an ambient temperate ranging between 5 and 40 ºC (41 and 104 ºF).

  • Page 17: Handling Precautions

    Handling Precautions • Do not rapidly overturn or wave the battery charger around when the battery pack is in it. There is a danger of the battery pack flying out. • At low temperatures, the battery pack performance may be reduced and the low battery icon may appear earlier than usual.

  • Page 18: Installing The Battery Pack

    Preparing the Camera Installing the Battery Pack Install Battery Pack NB-1L (supplied) as shown below. • Please recharge the battery pack ( p. 14) before you use it for the first time. Battery Lock • When the camera’s indicator flashes green, do not turn off the power or open the battery cover.

  • Page 19: Battery Performance

    Battery Performance LCD Monitor On Battery Pack NB-1L Approx. 120 shots Approx. 270 shots (fully charged) • The actual performance may vary from the above data according to the shooting conditions and the shooting mode. • Excludes movie data. • At low operating temperatures, the battery performance may drop and the low battery icon may apper sooner than at high temperatures.

  • Page 20: Using The Household Power Source

    Preparing the Camera Using the Household Power Source It is best to power the camera with AC Adapter Kit ACK500 (sold separately) when you are using it for long periods of time or connecting it to a computer. • Turn the camera power off before connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter.

  • Page 21: Installing A Cf Card

    Installing a CF Card Turn the camera power off and insert the CF card with the following procedures. CF Card Eject Button • When the camera’s indicator flashes green, do not turn off the power or remove the CF card. The camera is writing, reading, erasing or transmitting an image to or from the CF card.
  • Page 22 (320 x 240 pixels) (160 x 120 pixels) • These figures reflect standard shooting conditions established by Canon. Actual totals may vary according to the subject, shooting conditions and shooting mode. • The maximum length of a movie clip recording is approximately: 4 seconds ), 10 seconds ( maximum continuous recording times.

  • Page 23: Setting The Date And Time

    Setting the Date and Time • The Set Date/Time menu will appear the first time the camera power is turned on or whenever the built-in rechargeable lithium battery charge is low. Start from Step 5 to set the date and time. Preparing the Camera •...

  • Page 24: Attaching The Wrist Strap

    Preparing the Camera • Please note that the date and time settings may reset to the default settings if the camera battery has been removed for more than three weeks. Reset them when this occurs. Attaching the Wrist Strap Thread the small loop of the wrist strap through the strap holder on the camera and pull the large loop through the small loop until the small loop fits snugly against the strap holder.

  • Page 25: Quick Start

    Quick Start Shooting (Auto) • If the Set Date/Time menu appears, set the date and time (p. 21). Press the main switch. Press the main switch until the green power lamp beside the mode dial lights p. 25. Turn the mode dial to the (Auto) position.

  • Page 26: Replaying

    Quick start Replaying (Single Image Replay) Erasing Shortcut Press the the image is displayed. Use the button to select [OK] and press the button. • When you have finished viewing or erasing, press the main switch to turn off the power. Press the main switch.

  • Page 27: Basic Functions

    Basic Functions Turning the Power On/Off • The Set Date/Time menu will appear the first time the camera is turned on. Please set the date and time (p. 21). • If the auto power down function activates, press the main switch again to restore power.
  • Page 28 Basic Functions Auto Power Down Function Shooting Mode The power will automatically shut off approximately 3 minutes after the last function is accessed. Replay Mode The power will automatically shut off approximately 5 minutes after the last function is accessed. Connected to Card Photo Printer CP-10 The power will automatically shut off approximately 5 minutes after the last camera function is accessed or Card Photo Printer CP-10 (sold...

  • Page 29: Using The Viewfinder

    Using the Viewfinder This camera is equipped with an optical viewfinder. About the Autofocus Function This camera employs AiAF (artificial intelligence autofocus) technology which uses a broad metering field to calculate the focal distance with high precision. It delivers a crisp focus even when the photographic subject is slightly off-center.

  • Page 30: Using The Lcd Monitor

    Basic Functions Using the LCD Monitor LCD Monitor Shooting Mode Indicator • The LCD monitor setting (On or Off) is saved by the camera when the power is turned off so that the same setting is automatically available when the power is turned on again. However, the setting may be lost when the power has been turned off after the “Change the battery pack”...

  • Page 31: Replay Mode

    Replay Mode ( Single Image Replay ... Standard Index Image Replay (9 Images) ... Standard Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor Shooting Mode In shooting mode, information about the current settings and remaining image capacity will display on the LCD monitor for approximately six seconds when the actions below are taken, regardless of whether the LCD monitor is set to On or Off.

  • Page 32: Replay Mode (Standard Display)

    Basic Functions Replay Mode (Standard Display) File Number Image Number Shooting Date Replay Mode (Detailed Display) The following information may also be displayed with some images. A sound file (WAV file) is attached. A sound file in a format other than the WAV format is attached or the file format is not recognized.

  • Page 33: Pressing The Shutter Button

    Pressing the Shutter Button The shutter button features a two-stage action. Indicator • Recorded images are temporarily stored in the camera’s built-in memory and then written to the CF card. The next image can be recorded immediately after the first as long as sufficient built-in memory is available.

  • Page 34: Changing The Default Review Setting

    Basic Functions Continuing to Press the Shutter Button Fully If you continue to press the shutter button fully after shooting, the image will display until the button is released. Pressing the SET Button If you press the, SET button while continuing to press the shutter button fully, it will continue to display even when you release the shutter button.

  • Page 35: Adjusting The Zoom (Depth Of Field)

    Adjusting the Zoom (Depth of Field) The zoom can be adjusted to any setting in the 35 to 105 mm range in 35 mm film equivalent terms. Telephoto / Wide Angle Digital Zoom When the LCD monitor is on, you can digitally zoom in on a subject with the zoom button once it is at the maximum optical telephoto setting.

  • Page 36: Shooting

    Shooting Selecting a Shooting Mode The camera features the following shooting modes. Auto Mode Manual Mode Stitch Assist Mode Movie Mode • The settings selected in each shooting mode are saved when switching between shooting modes. Some settings are also saved when the power is turned off (p.
  • Page 37 The following resolutions are available for movies. Movies Resolution 640 x 480 pixels 320 x 240 pixels 160 x 120 pixels • Turn the mode dial to the position. cannot be adjusted in • Use the button to select for still images or Resolution (Still Images) Select Large, Medium or Small.
  • Page 38 (320 x 240 pixels) (160 x 120 pixels) • These figures reflect standard shooting conditions established by Canon. Actual totals may vary according to the subject and shooting conditions. • The settings can only be adjusted for the first frame in •...

  • Page 39: Using The Flash

    Using the Flash Red-Eye The main flash may fire automatically as required by Reduction the light level. The red-eye reduction lamp fires with Auto each shot. Auto The flash fires automatically as required by the light level. The flash fires with every shot. The flash will not fire.

  • Page 40: Red-Eye Reduction

    Shooting Please note that a slow shutter speed will be selected in dark places when the flash is set to off or slow-synchro. Be careful to avoid camera blur under these conditions. • Shooting in Be careful to hold the camera still to avoid camera blur. •...

  • Page 41: Shooting Close-Ups/Infinity Shots

    Shooting Close-Ups/Infinity Shots Macro Mode Infinity Mode • Use the LCD monitor to compose close-ups in macro mode since the parallax phenomenon may cause images composed with the optical viewfinder to be off-center. • The exposure may not be optimal when the flash is used in macro mode in the range of 16 to 26 cm (6.3 to 10.2 in).

  • Page 42: Using The Self-Timer

    LCD monitor off) while the shutter button is held down. Recording ceases when the shutter button is released. * This figure reflects standard shooting conditions established by Canon. Actual figures may vary according to the subject and shooting conditions.

  • Page 43: Adjusting The Exposure Compensation

    • Images may be recorded consecutively in continuous mode until the CF card is full. • The interval between shots may lengthen slightly when the camera’s built-in memory becomes full. Adjusting the Exposure Compensation An image can be under-exposed if the subject is backlit or positioned in a bright location.

  • Page 44: Setting The White Balance

    Shooting Setting the White Balance Setting the white balance to match the dominant light source when shooting will adjust the coloring of the image (excluding images) to the correct settings for the prevailing light conditions. Auto Daylight Cloudy Tungsten Fluorescent Black and White Use this setting to record black and white images.

  • Page 45: Shooting In Stitch Assist Mode

    Shooting in Stitch Assist Mode Stitch Assist mode can be used to shoot images, which overlap, and which can later be merged to create one panoramic image on a computer. • To merge the images on the computer, use PhotoStitch, one of the supplied programs.

  • Page 46: Shooting

    Shooting • Make the brightness in each image consistent. The final image will appear unnatural if the difference in brightness is too great. Shooting Images can be shot in two sequences. For good results, pan (swivel) the camera to take successive shots. To shoot close-ups, slide the camera over the subject, keeping it parallel as you move.
  • Page 47 Shoot the second image Shoot the third image • The zoom, flash ( compensation, white balance and macro/infinity mode ( settings can only be adjusted for the first image. The remaining images use the same settings. Additional images use the same settings.

  • Page 48: Shooting A Movie

    (at approximately 20 frames/second) is approximately 4 seconds ( seconds, (( ) or 30 seconds ( (according to standard Canon testing conditions). These times may vary with the subject and shooting conditions. Recording will automati- cally stop when the maximum time is reached or when the CF card runs out of free capacity.
  • Page 49 • Three resolution settings (640 x 480 pixels, 320 x 240 pixels, 160 x 120 pixels) are available for movies (p. 35). • Sound is recorded monophonically. • The beep will not sound in the middle of a movie clip recording. •...

  • Page 50: Functions Available In Each Shooting Mode

    Shooting Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode The chart below is a reference for the settings available for various shooting conditions. The settings selected in each shooting mode are saved when switching between shooting modes. Function Digital Zoom Red-Eye Reduction Auto Auto Flash Slow-Synchro...

  • Page 51: Displaying Images Singly (Single Image Replay)

    Replaying Displaying Images Singly (Single Image Replay) Zooming an Image • Turn the mode dial to the position. • The last recorded image will appear in the display (single image replay). • Press the button to switch the display to the previous image. The button switches to the next image.

  • Page 52: Displaying Images In Sets Of Nine (Index Replay)

    Replaying • The button can be pressed as a shortcut for erasing the displayed image (p. 24). • A TV monitor can be used to replay images (p. 79). • Movie clips cannot be magnified. Displaying Images in Sets of Nine (Index Replay) •...

  • Page 53: Switching Between Sets Of Nine Images

    Switching between Sets of Nine Images • Successive sets of nine images can be shown in the display. • Press the button to display the previous set of nine images. The button displays the next set of nine. • Pressing the button restores the index replay mode.

  • Page 54: Replaying Movies

    Replaying Replaying Movies Movie clips can be replayed with the following procedures. Pausing/Resuming • Frames may be dropped or the audio may break up if there are insufficient memory resources when movies are replayed on a computer. • Movies can also be replayed on a TV. Both audio and visual recordings can be replayed when connected to a TV (p.

  • Page 55: Rotating Images In The Display

    Rotating Images in the Display Images can be rotated 90º or 270º clockwise in the display. 0º (Original) • If an image has been rotated in the camera before being loaded onto a computer, the particular software in use will determine whether or not the rotation settings are retained.

  • Page 56: Automating Playback (Auto Play)

    Replaying Automating Playback (Auto Play) All of the images on a CF card can be displayed one-by-one automatically with the auto play function. Each image is displayed for approximately 3 seconds. • As with the single image display mode, pressing the button during auto play will advance through the images more rapidly (p.
  • Page 57 Pausing and Resuming Auto Play Stopping Auto Play • Pressing the button temporarily pauses auto play. Press the button again to resume auto play. • If the button is pressed while auto play is paused, the display can be switched to the previous or next image, respectively.

  • Page 58: Protecting Images

    Replaying Protecting Images You can protect important images to prevent their accidental erasure. • Please note that even protected images are erased when a CF card is reformatted. • Turn the mode dial to the • Use the button to select •...

  • Page 59: Erasing Images

    Erasing Images Erasing Images Singly • Images can also be erased using a shortcut (p. 24). However, images cannot be erased while Card Photo Printer CP-10 (sold separately) is connected. • Turn the mode dial to the • Please note that erased images cannot be recovered.

  • Page 60: Erasing All Images

    Erasing Erasing All Images • Turn the mode dial to the • Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing a file. • Protected images cannot be erased with this function. • Use the button to select •...

  • Page 61: Print Settings (Dpof Settings)

    Print Settings (DPOF Settings) Images on a CF card can be individually selected for printing in a specified number of copies. The print type and date or file number printing options can also be selected. These settings are compatible with Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) standards so that images can be printed conveniently on DPOF compliant digital printers or at participating photo labs.

  • Page 62: Setting The Print Style

    Print Settings (DPOF Settings) • Print settings cannot be set for movies. • The mark will display on images that have had print marks set by another DPOF-compliant camera. These settings will be overwritten by any settings set by your camera. •...

  • Page 63: Selecting Images For Printing

    • The date is printed in the format selected in the date format field of the Set Date/Time menu (p. 21). • The date and file number options cannot both be set to On when [Index] is selected as the print type. Selecting Images for Printing Display the Print Order menu (...
  • Page 64 Print Settings (DPOF Settings) The selection method will vary according to the print type ( ) (p. 60). Standard/Both • Use the button to select an image. • The zoom buttons can be used to switch between the single and index replay (3 images) modes for image selection.
  • Page 65 Index • Images are printed in the order of the oldest image to the newest. • When the print type is set to [Both] and both the date and file number are set to [On], only the file number will print on the index sheet.

  • Page 66: Resetting Print Settings

    Print Settings (DPOF Settings) Resetting Print Settings Resetting the print settings removes them from all the selected images and resets the print type to [Standard], the date setting to [Off] and the file number setting to [Off]. Display the Print Order menu ( p.

  • Page 67: Printing With Card Photo Printer

    Printing with Card Photo Printer CP-10 The optional Card Photo Printer CP-10 can be used to print images directly and effortlessly from the camera. It can also print images marked with DPOF print settings. Connecting Card Photo Printer CP-10 Connect the printer to the camera using Direct Interface Cable DIF- 100, which is supplied with the printer.

  • Page 68: Replaying A Movie

    Printing with Card Photo Printer CP-10 • All of the replay functions are available when the printer is connected, except for the following: replaying a movie, erasing an image with the • The (direct printer) icon will disappear from the upper left of the LCD monitor and the normal replay mode will be restored when the connection with the printer is canceled.

  • Page 69: Printing With Dpof Print Settings

    • Printing cannot be stopped in mid process. • Movie clips cannot be printed. Printing Errors Printing with DPOF Print Settings Card Photo Printer CP-10 can print images marked with DPOF print settings, excluding those with the print type set to [Index]. Display the Print Order menu ( p.
  • Page 70 Printing with Card Photo Printer CP-10 Stopping Printing Resuming Printing If printing is stopped with images left in the print queue, the remaining images can be printed with the following procedures. Display the Print Order menu ( p. 59) • Press the button to start printing.
  • Page 71 Printing cannot be resumed, however, under the following circumstances. • When print setting are changed before printing is resumed. • When images marked for printing are deleted before printing is resumed. • When there is limited free capacity on the CF card when printing is stopped.

  • Page 72: Setting The Print Style

    Printing with Card Photo Printer CP-10 Setting the Print Style The following settings can be selected. Image Borders Date Standard Prints one copy of one image per page. Prints 8 copies of one image on a single Multiple page. Use the 8 Images setting to print on adhesive labels.
  • Page 73 • The date and border settings cannot be selected for images set to [Multiple] in the [Style] menu (they will print without dates or borders). • The date cannot be selected for images marked with DPOF print settings. The date is printed according to the DPOF settings (p. 60). •...

  • Page 74: Camera Settings

    Camera Settings Displaying the Rec. Menu Camera settings are adjusted with the Rec. menu according to the following procedures. For instructions on changing the resolution and compression learn how to change the review time , please see page 34. Please see page 32 to for images.

  • Page 75: Resetting The File Number

    Resetting the File Number You can select the method which the camera uses to assign file numbers with the File No. Reset function. The starting file number is reset to 100-0001 each time a new CF card is inserted. New images recorded on previously recorded CF cards with existing files are assigned the next available number.

  • Page 76: Setting The Beep On/Off

    Camera Settings Setting the Beep On/Off A beep sounds for confirmation purposes when the shutter button is pressed or a camera setting is changed. The beep can be turned off. Display the Rec. Menu p. 72) • The warning beep is not controlled by this setting and will still sound.

  • Page 77: Formatting Cf Cards

    • When the camera is not operating as expected, reformatting the CF card may solve the problem. • When a non-Canon brand CF card is malfunctioning, reformatting it may solve the problem. • CF cards formatted in other cameras, or by computers or peripheral devices, may not operate correctly in the camera.

  • Page 78: Changing Other Settings

    Camera Settings Changing Other Settings Switching the Auto Power Down Function On/Off The auto power down function can be set to automatically turn the camera power off after a set period of time passes without the camera being used. The camera shuts off after approximately 3 minutes in shooting mode or approximately 5 minutes in replay mode if the camera is not used.

  • Page 79: Setting The Video Signal Format

    Setting the Video Signal Format To use a TV monitor to shoot or replay images, the video signal format can be switched to suit regional standards. Display the Rec. Menu p. 72) Camera Settings • Use the button to select •...

  • Page 80: Setting The Language

    Camera Settings Setting the Language The language in which menus and messages are displayed can be selected with this function. Display the Rec. Menu p. 72) • The Language menu can also be displayed in replay mode by holding down the However, language settings cannot be adjusted while Card Photo Printer CP-10 (sold separately) is connected.

  • Page 81: Shooting/Replaying With A Tv Monitor

    Shooting / Replaying with a TV Monitor A TV monitor can be used to view images as they are shot or replayed when it is connected to the camera via the supplied AV cable (AVC-DC100). Always turn the camera and TV power off before attaching or detaching the AV cable.

  • Page 82: Downloading Images To A Computer

    Downloading Images to a Computer Downloading Directly from a CF Card Images can be loaded directly from a CF card to a computer if you are using a notebook computer, a PC card reader or a CF card reader. Inserting the CF Card PC Card Reader PC Card Adapter CF Card Reader...

  • Page 83: Downloading Images

    Downloading Images Double-click the icon of the drive with the CF card. Copy the photographed images to the desired folder on the hard disk. The images are contained in the [XXXCANON] folder inside the [DCIM] folder on the CF card. The XXX represents a number from 100 to 998.

  • Page 84: Connecting The Camera To A Computer With A Usb Cable

    Downloading Images to a Computer Connecting the Camera to a Computer with a USB Cable Supported Operating Systems Windows Macintosh Computers • Images can be downloaded to the computer using the bundled software and USB Interface Cable IFC-300PCU. The software must be installed first before the images can be downloaded.

  • Page 85: Connecting To A Usb Port

    • Operating the camera simultaneously with other USB devices, excluding USB mice and keyboards, may not work correctly. If this occurs, disconnect the other devices and then reconnect the camera. • Do not have more than two cameras connected to a computer with the USB interface at any time.
  • Page 86 Downloading Images to a Computer Turn the camera's mode dial to the • The LCD monitor will display in replay mode and then blank out when the connection to the computer is complete. • If the USB cable is detached while the camera power is on, the camera will power down.

  • Page 87: Appendices

    • Never use synthetic cleansers on the camera body or lens. • If dirt remains, contact the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk (see the back of this guide).

  • Page 88: Troubleshooting

    • Format CF card. See Formatting a CF Card (p. 75). • If reformatting does not work, the CF card logic circuits may be faulty or damaged. Contact the nearest Canon Customer Support Help Desk.
  • Page 89 Lens will not retract Cause Battery cover or CF card cover was opened with power on Battery cover or CF card cover was opened while recording to the CF card (warning signal sounds) Battery pack consumed quickly Cause At room temperature (23 ºC or 73.4 ºF), fast discharge indicates the battery pack’s service...
  • Page 90 Appendices Image is blurred, out of focus, or not as expected Cause Camera moved Subject is out of focal range Autofocus function is hampered by something obstructing the AF auxiliary light emitter Subject is too dark in image Cause Insufficient light for shooting Subject is much darker than its surroundings...
  • Page 91 Subject is too bright Cause Subject is too close and the illumination from the flash is too bright. Subject is much brighter than its surroundings Light is shining directly on subject or reflected off subject onto camera Flash is set to On Flash will not fire Cause Flash is set to Off...

  • Page 92: List Of Messages

    Appendices List of Messages The following messages may appear in the LCD monitor. Busy...: No CF card: Cannot record!: CF card error: CF card full: Naming error!: Change the battery pack: Battery charge is insufficient to No image: Image too large: Image is being recorded to, or read from, CF card You attempted to shoot or replay...
  • Page 93 Incompatible JPEG format: Corrupted Data: RAW: Unidentified Image: Cannot magnify!: Cannot rotate: Protected!: Too many marks: You attempted to replay an incompatible JPEG file. You attempted to replay an image with corrupted data. You attempted to replay a RAW image. You attempted to replay an image that was recorded in a special format (proprietary format used by...
  • Page 94 Turn the power off and then back on, then shoot or replay. Problem exists if error code reappears. Note the number and contact Canon Customer Support Help Desk. If an error code displays directly after taking a picture, the shot may not have been recorded.

  • Page 95: Specifications

    Specifications PowerShot S300 DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 300 Image Sensor: Lens: Digital Zoom: Optical Viewfinder: LCD Monitor: Autofocus: Focusing Range: Shutter: Shutter Speed: Light Metering Method: Exposure Control: Exposure Compensation: Sensitivity: White Balance: Flash: Flash Range: Approx. 2.11 million-pixel 1/ 2.7 in. charge- coupled device (effective pixels: approx.
  • Page 96 AV OUT (NTSC or PAL switchable, monophonic sound) Battery Pack NB-1L (lithium ion), exclusive to the PowerShot S300 DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 300 and PowerShot S100 DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS Compact Power Adapter CA-PS500, exclusive to the PowerShot S300 DIGITAL ELPH /...
  • Page 97 Compact Power Adapter CA-PS500 (Optional) Rated Input: Rated Output: Operating Temperatures: Dimensions: Weight: * All data is based on Canon’s standard testing methods. Subject to change without notice. Rechargeable Lithium Ion Cell 3.7 V 680 mAh Approx. 300 charge cycles 0 - 40 ºC (32 - 104 ºF)

  • Page 98: Index

    Appendices Index AC Adapter Kit Autofocus Auto Mode Auto Play Auto Power Down On/Off AV Cable AVC-DC100 Battery AC Adapter Handling Household Power Source Installing Performance Recharging Battery Pack Beep Black and White Mode Camera Settings Care and Maintenance CF Card Capacity Formatting Handling...

  • Page 99: Shutter Button

    Canon. • Canon makes no warranties for damages resulting from corrupted or lost data due to a mistaken operation or malfunction of the camera, the software, the CompactFlash™...

  • Page 100: Canon Customer Support Help Desk

    Tel.: 08705 143 723 (Calls may be recorded.) Fax.: 08705 143 340 Canon France S.A. Hotline : 01.41.99.70.70 Tél : 01.41.99.77.77 Télécopie : 01.41.99.79.51 Canon Photo Vidéo France S.A. Support Client : 01.41.30.15.18 Fax : 01.41.30.15.98 Canon Deutschland GmbH Canon-Hotline-Service:...
  • Page 101 Canon Italia S.p.A. Pronto Canon: 02 8249 2000 Canon Belgium N.V. / S.A. Helpdesk: 0900-10627 Tel.: (02) 722.04.11 Canon Luxembourg S.A. Tel.: (352) 48 47 961 Canon Nederland N.V. Helpdesk: 023 - 5 681 681 Tel.: 023 - 5 670 123...
  • Page 102 Canon Marketing Services No.1 Jalan Kilang Timor, #09-00, Pacific Tech Centre, Singapore 159303 Phone: (65) 799 8888 Canon Marketing (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. Wisma General Lumber, Block D, Peremba Square, Saujana Resort, Section U2, 40150, Shah Alam, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia...

  • Page 103: Fcc Notice

    • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. The cables with the ferrite core provided with the digital camera must be used with this equipment in order to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC rules.
  • Page 104 CDI-E013-010 XX01XXX.X © 2001 CANON INC. PRINTED IN JAPAN...

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