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- Page 1 Camera User Guide • Before use, be sure to read this guide, including the safety precautions. • This guide will familiarize you with how to use the camera correctly. • Keep the guide handy for future reference. ENGLISH...
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Page 2: Package Contents
Package Contents Before use, make sure the following items are included in the package. If anything is missing, contact your camera dealer. A4000 IS A3400 IS A2400 IS A2300 Battery Charger Camera Battery Pack NB-11L CB-2LD/CB-2LDE (with terminal cover) A3400 IS A1300 A810 Stylus... -
Page 3: Compatible Memory Cards
• For information on your camera's warranty, please refer to the Warranty information provided with your camera. For Canon Customer Support, please refer to the warranty information for contact information. • Although the LCD monitor is produced under extremely high-precision manufacturing conditions and more than 99.99% of the pixels meet design... -
Page 4: Part Names And Conventions In This Guide
Part Names and Conventions in This Guide A4000 IS A3400 IS A2400 IS A2300 ON/OFF button Speaker Zoom lever Microphone Shooting: i (telephoto) / Flash j (wide angle) Tripod socket Playback: k (magnify) / Memory card/battery cover g (index) DC coupler cable port Lens Strap mount Shutter button... - Page 5 Part Names and Conventions in This Guide A1300 A810 Zoom lever ON/OFF button Shooting: i (telephoto) / j (wide Flash angle) Tripod socket Playback: k (magnify) / Memory card/battery cover g (index) DC coupler cable port Lamp Strap mount Microphone AV OUT (Audio/video output) / DIGITAL Lens terminal...
- Page 6 The following icons are used to indicate functions that differ depending on the camera model: A4000 IS Functions and precautions for the PowerShot A4000 IS and PowerShot A4050 IS A3400 IS Functions and precautions for the PowerShot A3400 IS only A2400 IS...
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Contents Package Contents......2 Other Shooting Modes ..73 Compatible Memory Cards ....3 Specific Scenes....... 74 Preliminary Notes and Legal Applying Special Effects....78 Information........3 Special Modes for Other Part Names and Conventions Purposes ........85 in This Guide........4 Shooting iFrame Movies.... - Page 8 Contents Accessories ....139 Tips on Using Included Accessories .........140 Optional Accessories .....140 Using Optional Accessories...143 Printing Images......148 Appendix......161 Troubleshooting ......162 On-Screen Messages ....166 On-Screen Information ....168 Functions and Menu Tables ..172 Handling Precautions.....181 Index ..........182...
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Page 9: Contents: Basic Operations
Contents: Basic Operations Shoot Use camera-determined settings (Auto Mode)......54 Shooting people well Portraits Against Snow (p. 74) (p. 75) Matching specific scenes Low Light Fireworks (p. 75) (p. 75) Applying special effects Poster Effect Vivid Colors Toy Camera Effect Monochrome (p. - Page 10 Contents: Basic Operations View View images (Playback Mode) ........... 114 Automatic playback (Slideshow)..........120 On a TV ..................143 On a computer ................30 Browse through images quickly .......... 117, 118 Erase images................122 Shoot/View Movies Shoot movies ................59, 88 View movies................
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Page 11: Safety Precautions
If liquids or foreign objects come into contact with the camera interior, immediately turn the camera off and remove the battery. If the battery charger becomes wet, unplug it from the outlet and consult your camera distributor or a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. A1300 A810 If liquids or foreign objects come into contact with the camera interior, immediately turn the camera off and remove the batteries. - Page 12 Safety Precautions A4000 IS A3400 IS A2400 IS A2300 • Use only the recommended battery. • Do not place the battery near or in direct flame. • Unplug the power cord periodically, and using a dry cloth, wipe away any dust and dirt that has collected on the plug, the exterior of the power outlet, and the surrounding area.
- Page 13 Safety Precautions • Avoid using, placing or storing the product in the following places: Places subject to strong sunlight Places subject to temperatures above 40 °C (104 °F) Humid or dusty areas A4000 IS A3400 IS A2400 IS A2300 These could cause leakage, overheating or an explosion of the battery, resulting in electrical shock, fire, burns or other injuries.
- Page 14 Safety Precautions A4000 IS A3400 IS A2400 IS A2300 • Unplug the battery charger from the power outlet after charging is complete, or when you are not using it. • Do not place anything, such as cloth, on top of the battery charger while it is charging.
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Page 15: Touch-Screen Operations
A3400 IS Touch-Screen Operations The camera’s touch-screen panel enables intuitive operation simply by touching or tapping the screen. Touch Touch the screen briefly with your finger. This gesture is used to shoot, configure camera functions, and so on. Drag Touch the screen and move your finger across it. -
Page 16: Initial Preparations
Initial Preparations Prepare for shooting as follows. Attaching the Strap Attach the strap. Thread the end of the strap through the strap hole ( ), and then pull the other end of the strap through the loop on the threaded end Holding the Camera Place the strap around your wrist. - Page 17 Initial Preparations Charge the battery. For CB-2LD: Flip out the plug ( ) and plug the charger into a power outlet ( For CB-2LDE: Plug the power cord into the charger, then plug the other end into a power CB-2LD outlet.
- Page 18 Initial Preparations Insert the battery. While pressing the battery lock in the direction of the arrow, insert the battery facing as shown and push it in until it clicks into the locked position. If you insert the battery facing the wrong way, it cannot be locked into the correct position.
- Page 19 ) and hold it down as you slide it until it clicks into the closed position Compatible Batteries Use AA alkaline batteries or Canon AA NiMH batteries (sold separately, p. 141). • Due to the inconsistent performance of other batteries, use of specified batteries only is recommended.
- Page 20 Initial Preparations Inserting the Memory Card Insert a memory card (sold separately). Note that before using a new memory card (or a memory card formatted in another device), you should format the memory card with this camera (p. 132). Check the card’s write-protect tab. Recording is not possible on memory cards with a write-protect tab when the tab is in the locked (downward) position.
- Page 21 Initial Preparations Setting the Date and Time A screen for setting the date and time is displayed the first time you turn the camera on. Be sure to specify the date and time, which is the basis for dates and times added to your images. Turn the camera on.
- Page 22 Initial Preparations Changing the Date and Time Adjust the date and time as follows. Access the camera menu. Press the n button. Choose [Date/Time]. Move the zoom lever to choose the 3 tab. Press the op buttons to choose [Date/ Time], and then press the m button.
- Page 23 Initial Preparations Display Language The display language can be changed as needed. Enter Playback mode. Press the 1 button. Access the setting screen. Press and hold the m button, and then press the n button. Set the display language. Press the opqr buttons to choose a language, and then press the m button.
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Page 24: Trying The Camera Out
Trying the Camera Out Follow these instructions to turn the camera on, shoot still images or movies, and then view them. Still Images Shooting (Smart Auto) For fully automatic selection of the optimal settings for specific scenes, simply let the camera determine the subject and shooting conditions. Turn the camera on. - Page 25 Trying the Camera Out Focus. Press the shutter button lightly, halfway down. The camera beeps twice after focusing, and AF frames are displayed to indicate image areas in focus. AF Frames Shoot. Press the shutter button all the way down. As the camera shoots, a shutter sound is played, and in low-light conditions, the flash fires automatically.
- Page 26 Trying the Camera Out Movies Shooting Movies You can shoot movies with camera-determined settings, simply by pressing the movie button. Prepare the camera for shooting. Follow steps 1 – 3 on p. 24 to turn the camera on and set it to A mode, and then compose the shot.
- Page 27 Trying the Camera Out Still Images Movies Viewing After shooting images or movies, you can view them on the screen as follows. Enter Playback mode. Press the 1 button. Your last shot is displayed. Browse through your images. To view the previous image, press the q button.
- Page 28 Trying the Camera Out • To switch to Shooting mode from Playback mode, press the shutter button halfway. A3400 IS • You can also start movie playback by touching . To adjust the volume, quickly drag up or down across the screen during playback. A3400 IS Dragging Across the Screen to Choose an Image To view the next image, drag right to left...
- Page 29 Trying the Camera Out Still Images Movies Accessing the Help Menu Access on-screen descriptions of scenes detected by the camera, shooting advice, and playback instructions as follows. Press the button to access the Help menu. Press the button again to return to the original display.
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Page 30: Included Software, Manuals
Depending on the country or region where you purchased your camera, the ImageBrowser EX User Guide may not be accessible from the Help function. In such cases, it will either be included on the CD-ROM bundled with your camera, or you can download the latest version from the Canon website. - Page 31 Core Duo 1.83 GHz or higher 1 GB or more Interfaces Free Hard Disk 550 MB or more Space Display 1024 x 768 resolution or higher • Check the Canon website for the latest system requirements, including supported OS versions.
- Page 32 Included Software, Manuals Installing the Software Windows 7 and Mac OS X 10.6 are used here for the sake of illustration. Using the software auto update function, you can update to the latest version and download new functions via the Internet (some software excluded), so be sure to install the software on a computer with an Internet connection.
- Page 33 Included Software, Manuals Insert the larger plug of the interface cable in the computer’s USB port. For details about USB connections on the computer, refer to the computer user manual. Install the files. Turn the camera on, and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation process.
- Page 34 For Windows, follow the steps introduced below. In the screen that displays, click the link to modify the program. Choose [Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow] and then click [OK]. Double-click CameraWindow Save the images to the computer.
- Page 35 • To start CameraWindow in Windows Vista or XP, click [Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow] on the screen displayed when you turn the camera on in step 2. If CameraWindow is not displayed, click the [Start] menu and choose [All Programs]...
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Page 36: Accessories
Card Reader Windows/ Macintosh Cable Computer AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC90 TV/Video AV Cable AVC-DC400 System Flash Unit Canon PictBridge-Compatible Printers High-Power Flash HF-DC2* *1 Also available for purchase separately. *2 High-Power Flash HF-DC1 also supported. *3 DC Coupler DR-DC10 is required. - Page 37 This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine Canon accessories. Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this product and/or accidents such as fire, etc., caused by the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories (e.g., a leakage and/ or explosion of a battery pack).
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Page 38: Specifications
A2400 IS A2300 Battery Pack NB-11L AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC90 A1300 A810 Power AA alkaline batteries (AA NiMH batteries (Canon NB-3AH)) x2 Compact Power Adapter CA-PS800 (included with AC Adapter Kit ACK800) • However, connection requires DC Coupler DR-DC10, sold separately... - Page 39 Specifications A4000 IS 95.3 x 56.3 x 24.3 mm (3.75 x 2.22 x 0.96 in.) A3400 IS 94.4 x 56.3 x 21.3 mm (3.72 x 2.22 x 0.84 in.) Dimensions (Based on A2400 IS A2300 CIPA Guidelines) 94.4 x 54.2 x 20.1 mm (3.72 x 2.13 x 0.79 in.) A1300 94.7 x 61.7 x 29.8 mm (3.73 x 2.43 x 1.17 in.) A810...
- Page 40 Specifications Number of Shots/Recording Time, Playback Time A4000 IS A3400 IS A4000 IS Approx. 175 Number of Shots A3400 IS Approx. 180 Movie Recording Time* Approx. 50 minutes A4000 IS Approx. 1 hour, 20 minutes Continuous Shooting* A3400 IS Approx. 1 hour, 30 minutes Playback Time Approx.
- Page 41 4M/2304x1728 6638 26792 (Medium 2) 2M/1600x1200 12927 52176 (Small) 0.3M/640x480 40937 165225 (Widescreen) 4608x2592 2531 10219 * In mode • These values are measured according to Canon standards and may change depending on the subject, memory card and camera settings.
- Page 42 27 min. 28 sec. for iFrame movies. 1 hr. 50 min. 52 sec. for iFrame movies. • These values are measured according to Canon standards and may change depending on the subject, memory card and camera settings. • Recording will automatically stop when the file size of an individual clip being recorded...
- Page 43 Specifications Continuous Shooting Speed Shooting Mode Speed A4000 IS A2400 IS A2300 A1300 Approx. 2.8 shots/sec. A810 A3400 IS Approx. 2.7 shots/sec. Approx. 0.8 shots/sec. Shutter Speed A mode, automatically set range 1 – 1/2000 sec. Range in all shooting modes 15 –...
- Page 44 85.0 x 57.6 x 24.3 mm (3.35 x 2.27 x 0.96 in.) CB-2LD: Approx. 59 g (2.08 oz.) Weight CB-2LDE: Approx. 56 g (1.98 oz.) (excluding power cord) • All data is based on tests by Canon. • Camera specifications or appearance are subject to change without notice.
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Page 45: Camera Basics
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Page 46: On/Off
On/Off Shooting Mode Press the ON/OFF button to turn the camera on and prepare for shooting. To turn the camera off, press the ON/OFF button again. Playback Mode Press the 1 button to turn the camera on and view your shots. To turn the camera off, press the 1 button again. -
Page 47: Shutter Button
Shutter Button To ensure your shots are in focus, always press the shutter button lightly (halfway) initially. Once the subject is in focus, press the button all the way down to shoot. In this manual, shutter button operations are described as pressing the button halfway or all the way down. -
Page 48: Optical Viewfinder
A1300 Optical Viewfinder To conserve battery power when shooting, you can use the optical viewfinder instead of the screen. Shoot the same way as when using the screen. Deactivate the screen. Press the p button to turn the screen off (p. -
Page 49: Shooting Display Options
Shooting Display Options Press the p button to view other information on the screen, or to hide the information. For details on the information displayed, see p. 168. A4000 IS A3400 IS A2400 IS A2300 A810 Information is displayed No information is displayed A1300 No information Information is... -
Page 50: Func. Menu
FUNC. Menu Configure commonly used shooting functions through the FUNC. menu as follows. Note that menu items and options vary depending on the shooting mode (pp. 174 – 175). Access the FUNC. menu. Press the m button. Choose a menu item. Press the op buttons to choose a menu item. - Page 51 Configure a variety of camera functions through other menus as follows. Menu items are grouped by purpose on tabs, such as shooting (4), playback (1), and so on. Note that available settings vary depending on the selected shooting or playback mode (pp. 176 – 180). Access the menu.
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Page 52: Indicator Display
Indicator Display The indicator on the back of the camera (pp. 4, 5) lights up or blinks depending on the camera status. A4000 IS A3400 IS A2400 IS A2300 A810 Indicator Color Camera Status Status Connected to a computer (p. 33), display off (p. 46) Green Starting up, recording/reading/transmitting images, or Blinking... -
Page 53: Auto Mode
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Page 54: Shooting In Smart Auto Mode
Shooting in Smart Auto Mode Still Images Shooting Still Images (Smart Auto) For fully automatic selection at optimal settings for specific scenes, simply let the camera determine the subject and shooting conditions. Turn the camera on. Press the ON/OFF button. The startup screen is displayed. - Page 55 Shooting in Smart Auto Mode Focus. Press the shutter button halfway. The camera beeps twice after focusing, and AF frames are displayed to indicate image areas in focus. Several AF frames are displayed when multiple areas are in focus. AF Frames Shoot.
- Page 56 Shooting in Smart Auto Mode • A flashing icon warns that images are more likely to be blurred by camera shake. In this case, mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to keep it still. • If your shots are dark despite the flash firing, move closer to the subject.
- Page 57 Shooting in Smart Auto Mode Scene Icons In A mode, shooting scenes determined by the camera are indicated by the icon displayed, and corresponding settings are automatically selected for optimal focusing, subject brightness, and color. People Other Subjects Subject Icon Background Shadows At Close...
- Page 58 Shooting in Smart Auto Mode On-Screen Frames A variety of frames are displayed once the camera detects subjects you are aiming the camera at. • A white frame is displayed around the subject (or person’s face) determined by the camera to be the main subject, and gray frames are displayed around other detected faces.
- Page 59 Shooting in Smart Auto Mode Movies Shooting Movies You can shoot movies with camera-determined settings, simply by pressing the movie button. Prepare the camera for shooting. Follow steps 1 – 3 on p. 54 to turn the camera on and set it to A mode, and then compose the shot.
- Page 60 Shooting in Smart Auto Mode Finish shooting. Press the movie button again to stop shooting. The camera beeps twice as recording stops. Recording will stop automatically when the memory card becomes full. • The camera may become warm when shooting movies repeatedly over an extended period.
- Page 61 Shooting in Smart Auto Mode A4000 IS A3400 IS A2400 IS Still Images Movies Image Stabilization Icons Optimal image stabilization for the shooting conditions is automatically applied (Intelligent IS). Additionally, the following icons are displayed in A mode. Image stabilization for movies, Image stabilization for still reducing strong camera shake, images...
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Page 62: Common, Convenient Features
Common, Convenient Features Still Images Movies Zooming in Closer on Subjects (Digital Zoom) When distant subjects are too far away to enlarge using the optical zoom, use digital zoom for enlargement up to the following zoom factors. A4000 IS Up to approx. 32x A3400 IS A2400 IS A2300... - Page 63 Common, Convenient Features Still Images Movies Using the Self-Timer With the self-timer, you can include yourself in group photos or other timed shots. The camera will shoot about 10 seconds after you press the shutter button. Configure the setting. Press the m button, choose in the menu, and then choose the ] option (p.
- Page 64 Common, Convenient Features Using the Self-Timer to Avoid Camera Shake This option delays shutter release until about two seconds after you have pressed the shutter button. If the camera is unsteady while you are pressing the shutter button, it will not affect your shot. Configure the setting.
- Page 65 Common, Convenient Features A3400 IS Still Images Shooting By Touching the Screen (Touch Shutter) With this option, you can simply touch the screen and release your finger to shoot. The camera will focus on subjects and adjust image brightness automatically. Prepare to use Touch Shutter.
- Page 66 Common, Convenient Features Still Images Choosing Subjects to Focus On (Touch AF) When the Touch Shutter function is set to and you touch a subject on the screen, will display. Press the shutter button halfway, a blue AF frame is displayed, and the camera will keep the subject in focus and image brightness adjusted (Servo AF).
- Page 67 Common, Convenient Features Still Images Adding the Shooting Date and Time The camera can add the shooting date and time to images in the lower-right corner. However, note that these cannot be removed. Confirm beforehand that the date and time are correct (p. 21). Configure the setting.
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Page 68: Image Customization Features
Image Customization Features Still Images Changing Image Resolution (Size) Choose from 5 levels of image resolution, as follows. For guidelines on how many shots at each resolution setting can fit on a memory card, see “Specifications” (p. 38). Configure the setting. Press the m button, choose in the menu, and choose the desired option (p. - Page 69 Image Customization Features Still Images Red-Eye Correction Red-eye that occurs in the flash photography can be automatically corrected as follows. Configure the setting. Press the n button, choose [Red-Eye Corr.] on the 4 tab, and then choose [On] (p. 51). Once the setting is complete, R is displayed.
- Page 70 Image Customization Features Movies Changing Movie Image Quality 2 image quality settings are available. For guidelines on the maximum movie length at each level of image quality that will fit on a memory card, see “Specifications” (p. 38). Configure the setting. Press the m button, choose in the menu, and choose the desired option (p.
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Page 71: Helpful Shooting Features
Helpful Shooting Features Still Images Checking for Closed Eyes is displayed when the camera detects that people may have closed their eyes. Configure the setting. Press the n button, choose [Blink Detection] on the 4 tab, and then choose [On] (p. 51). Shoot. -
Page 72: Customizing Camera Operation
Customizing Camera Operation Customize shooting functions on the 4 tab of the menu as follows. For instructions on menu functions, see “n” (p. 51). Still Images Movies Deactivating the Lamp You can deactivate the lamp that lights up to help you focus in low light conditions when you press the shutter button halfway or press the movie button, and reduces red-eye when shooting in low-light conditions with the flash. -
Page 73: Other Shooting Modes
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Page 74: Specific Scenes
Specific Scenes Choose a mode matching the shooting scene, and the camera will automatically configure the settings for optimal shots. Choose a shooting mode. Press the o button repeatedly until displayed. Press the m button, choose in the menu, and choose the desired option (p. 50). Shoot. - Page 75 Specific Scenes Still Images Shoot under low light (Low Light) Shoot with minimal camera shake and subject blur even in low-light conditions. Still Images Movies P Shoot with snowy backgrounds (Snow) Bright, natural-colored shots of people against snowy backgrounds. Still Images Movies t Shoot fireworks (Fireworks) Vivid shots of fireworks.
- Page 76 Specific Scenes Still Images Movies Brightness/Color Customization (Live View Control) Image brightness or colors when shooting can be easily customized as follows. Enter mode. Follow the steps on p. 74 and choose Configure the setting. Press the p button to access the setting A4000 IS A2400 IS A2300...
- Page 77 Specific Scenes A2300 A1300 A810 Still Images Shoot with Reduced Blurring (Digital IS) Shoot with minimal camera shake and subject blur. In scenes where subject movement is minimal, continuously shot images can be combined to reduce camera shake and noise. Enter mode.
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Page 78: Applying Special Effects
Applying Special Effects Add a variety of effects to images when shooting. Choose a shooting mode. Follow step 1 on p. 74 to choose a shooting mode. Shoot. • , and modes, try taking some test shots first, to make sure you obtain the desired results. Still Images Movies Shoot in vivid colors (Super Vivid) - Page 79 Applying Special Effects Still Images Shooting with a Fish-Eye Lens Effect (Fish-eye Effect) Shoot with the distorting effect of a fish-eye lens. Choose Follow step 1 on p. 74 and choose A4000 IS A2400 IS Choose an effect level. A2300 A1300 A810 Press the p button, press the qr buttons to...
- Page 80 Applying Special Effects Still Images Movies Shots Resembling Miniature Models (Miniature Effect) Creates the effect of a miniature model, by blurring image areas above and below your selected area. You can also make movies that look like scenes in miniature models by choosing the playback speed before the movie is recorded.
- Page 81 Applying Special Effects For movies, choose the movie playback speed. On the screen in step 2, press the n A4000 IS A2400 IS A2300 button, and then press the qr buttons to A1300 A810 choose the speed. Press the m button to return to the shooting screen.
- Page 82 Applying Special Effects • Holding the camera vertically will change the orientation of the frame. • Movie image quality is when a still image resolution of is selected and when a still image resolution of is selected (p. 68). These quality settings cannot be changed.
- Page 83 Applying Special Effects Still Images Shooting with a Toy Camera Effect (Toy Camera Effect) This effect makes images resemble shots from a toy camera by vignetting (darker, blurred image corners) and changing the overall color. Choose Follow step 1 on p. 74 and choose Choose a color tone.
- Page 84 Applying Special Effects Still Images Movies Shooting in Monochrome Shoot images in black and white, sepia, or blue and white. Choose Follow step 1 on p. 74 and choose Choose a color tone. Press the p button, press the qr buttons to A4000 IS A2400 IS A2300...
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Page 85: Special Modes For Other Purposes
Still Images Special Modes for Other Purposes Using the Face Self-Timer The camera will shoot about two seconds after detecting that the face of another person (such as the photographer) has entered the shooting area (p. 99). This is useful when including yourself in group photos or similar shots. Choose Follow step 1 on p. - Page 86 Special Modes for Other Purposes • Even if your face is not detected after you join the others in the shooting area, the camera will shoot about 15 seconds later. A4000 IS A2400 IS A2300 A1300 A810 To change the number of shots, press the p button, press the qr buttons to •...
- Page 87 Special Modes for Other Purposes • On-screen image brightness in step 3, when you pressed the shutter button halfway, may not match the brightness of your shots. • With shutter speeds of 1.3 seconds or slower, there will be a delay before you can shoot again, as the camera processes images to reduce noise.
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Page 88: Shooting Iframe Movies
Movies Shooting iFrame Movies Shoot movies that can be edited with iFrame-compatible software or devices. You can quickly edit, save, and manage iFrame movies using the included software. Choose Follow step 1 on p. 74, choose , and shoot. Black bars displayed on the top and bottom edges of the screen indicate image areas not recorded. -
Page 89: G Mode
G mode More discerning shots, in your preferred shooting style • Instructions in this chapter apply to the camera when set to G mode (p. 90). • G: Program AE; AE: Auto Exposure • Before using a function introduced in this chapter in modes other than G, make sure the function is available in that mode (pp. -
Page 90: Shooting In Program Ae Mode (G Mode)
Still Images Movies Shooting in Program AE Mode (G Mode) You can customize many function settings to suit your preferred shooting style. Enter G mode. Follow step 1 on p. 74 and choose G. Customize the settings as desired (pp. 90 – 111), and then shoot. •... - Page 91 Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation) • You can also shoot still images with exposure compensation bar displayed. While recording a movie, & is displayed, and the exposure is locked. • A3400 IS You can also adjust brightness by touching #, and then touching qr. •...
- Page 92 Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation) A3400 IS Using the Touch-Screen Panel You can also lock the exposure by pressing and holding the shutter button halfway, and then touching the bottom of the screen (inside the frame shown at left). To unlock AE, release the shutter button and touch the screen again.
- Page 93 Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation) Still Images Changing the ISO Speed Press the m button, choose in the menu, and choose the desired option (p. 50). The option you configured is now displayed. Automatically adjusts the ISO speed to suit the shooting mode and conditions.
- Page 94 Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation) Still Images Correcting Image Brightness (i-Contrast) Before shooting, excessively bright or dark image areas (such as faces or backgrounds) can be detected and automatically adjusted to the optimal brightness. Insufficient overall image contrast can also be automatically corrected before shooting to make subjects stand out better.
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Page 95: Color And Continuous Shooting
Color and Continuous Shooting Still Images Movies Adjusting White Balance By adjusting white balance (WB), you can make image colors look more natural for the scene you are shooting. Press the m button, choose in the menu, and choose the desired option (p. 50). The option you configured is now displayed. - Page 96 Color and Continuous Shooting 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. Set the white balance under the same light source that will illuminate your shot. Follow the steps in “Adjusting White Balance”...
- Page 97 Color and Continuous Shooting • Cannot be used with the self-timer (p. 63) or [Blink Detection] (p. 71). • During continuous shooting, focus and exposure are locked at the position/level determined when you pressed the shutter button halfway. • Shooting may stop momentarily or continuous shooting may slow down depending on shooting conditions, camera settings, and the zoom position.
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Page 98: Shooting Range And Focusing
Shooting Range and Focusing Still Images Movies Shooting Close-ups (Macro) To restrict the focus to subjects at close range, set the camera to e. For details on the focusing range, see “Specifications” (p. 38). Press the q button, press the qr buttons to choose e, and then press the m button. - Page 99 Shooting Range and Focusing A3400 IS • With the AF frame mode set to [Face AiAF], using Touch Shutter or Touch AF returns the camera to Still Images Movies Changing the AF Frame Mode Change the AF (auto focus) frame mode to suit the shooting conditions as follows.
- Page 100 Shooting Range and Focusing • If faces are not detected, or when only gray frames are displayed (without a white frame), up to nine green frames are displayed in the areas in focus when you press the shutter button halfway. •...
- Page 101 Shooting Range and Focusing Still Images Recomposing Shots While the Focus is Locked As long as you keep the shutter button pressed halfway, the focus and exposure are locked. You can recompose shots as needed before shooting. This feature is called Focus Lock. Focus.
- Page 102 Shooting Range and Focusing Choose a subject to focus on. Aim the camera so that is on the desired subject, and then press the q button. When the subject is detected, the camera beeps and is displayed. Even if the subject moves, the camera will continue to track the subject within a certain range.
- Page 103 Shooting Range and Focusing Still Images Shooting with Servo AF This mode helps avoid missing shots of subjects in motion, because the camera continues to focus on the subject and adjust the exposure as long as you press the shutter button halfway. Configure the setting.
- Page 104 Shooting Range and Focusing A3400 IS Still Images Choosing Subjects to Focus On (Touch AF) You can shoot after the camera focuses on your selected subject, person’s face, or location shown on the screen. Choose a subject, a person’s face, or a location to focus on.
- Page 105 Shooting Range and Focusing Still Images Movies Shooting with the AF Lock The focus can be locked. After you lock the focus, the focal position will not change even when you release your finger from the shutter button. Lock the focus. With the shutter button pressed halfway, press the q button.
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Page 106: Flash
Still Images Flash Changing the Flash Mode You can change the flash mode to match the shooting scene. Press the r button, press the qr buttons to choose a flash mode, and then press the m button. The option you configured is now displayed. Auto The flash fires automatically in low-light conditions. - Page 107 Flash Shooting with the FE Lock Just as with the AE lock (p. 91), you can lock the exposure for the flash shots. Set the flash to h (p. 106). Lock the flash exposure. Aim the camera at the subject to shoot with the exposure locked.
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Page 108: Other Settings
Other Settings Still Images Movies Deactivating the Digital Zoom If you prefer not to use the digital zoom (p. 62), you can deactivate it as follows. Configure the setting. Press the n button, choose [Digital Zoom] on the 4 tab, and then choose [Off] (p. - Page 109 Other Settings A4000 IS A2400 IS A2300 A1300 A810 • In [Face AiAF] mode, the display will not magnify if a face was not detected, if the person’s face is too large for the screen, and if the camera cannot focus in [Center]. A3400 IS •...
- Page 110 Other Settings Still Images Movies Displaying Grid Lines Grid lines can be displayed on the screen for vertical and horizontal reference while shooting. Configure the setting. Press the n button, choose [Grid Lines] on the 4 tab, and then choose [On] (p. 51). Once the setting is complete, grid lines are displayed on the screen.
- Page 111 Other Settings • If image stabilization cannot prevent camera shake, mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to hold it still. In this case, set [IS Mode] to [Off]. Movies Deactivating Powered IS Powered IS reduces slow camera shake that may occur when recording telephoto movies.
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Page 113: Playback Mode
Playback Mode Have fun reviewing your shots, and browse or edit them in many ways • To prepare the camera for these operations, press the 1 button to enter Playback mode. • 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. -
Page 114: Viewing
Still Images Movies Viewing After shooting images or movies, you can view them on the screen as follows. Enter Playback mode. Press the 1 button. Your last shot is displayed. Browse through your images. To view the previous image, press the q button. - Page 115 Viewing Pause playback. To pause playback, press the m button. The movie control panel is displayed. To resume playback, press the qr buttons to choose , and then press the m button. After the movie is finished, displayed. • To switch to Shooting mode from Playback mode, press the shutter button halfway.
- Page 116 Viewing Still Images Movies Switching Display Modes Press the p button to view other information on the screen, or to hide the information. For details on the information displayed, see p. 170. No information is Simple Information Detailed Information displayed Display Display Switching display modes by pressing the p button is also possible immediately...
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Page 117: Browsing And Filtering Images
Still Images Movies Browsing and Filtering Images Navigating Through Images in an Index By displaying multiple images in an index, you can quickly find the images you are looking for. Display images in an index. Move the zoom lever toward g to display images in an index. - Page 118 Browsing and Filtering Images Navigating Through Images Using Jump Display To find images on a memory card full of images, you can jump by a specific number of images or method. Choose a jump method. Press the n button, and then choose [Jump Search] on the 1 tab (p.
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Page 119: Image Viewing Options
Image Viewing Options Still Images Magnifying Images Magnify an image. Moving the zoom lever toward k will zoom in and magnify the image, and is displayed. You can magnify images up to about 10x by continuing to hold the zoom lever. To zoom out, move the zoom lever toward g. - Page 120 Image Viewing Options Still Images Movies Viewing Slideshows Automatically play back images from a memory card as follows. Access the setting screen. Press the n button and choose [Slideshow] on the 1 tab (p. 51). Configure the setting. Choose a menu item to configure, and then choose the desired option (p.
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Page 121: Protecting Images
Still Images Movies Protecting Images Protect important images to prevent accidental erasure by the camera (p. 122). Choose [Protect]. Press the n button, and then choose [Protect] on the 1 tab (p. 51). Choose an image. Press the qr buttons to choose an image, and then press the m button. -
Page 122: Erasing Images
Still Images Movies Erasing Images You can choose and erase unneeded images one by one. Be careful when erasing images, because they cannot be recovered. Choose an image to erase. Press the qr buttons to choose an image. Erase the image. Press the o button. -
Page 123: Rotating Images
Still Images Movies Rotating Images Change the orientation of images and save them as follows. Choose [Rotate]. Press the n button, and then choose [Rotate] on the 1 tab (p. 51). Rotate the image. Press the qr buttons to choose an image. The image is rotated 90°... -
Page 124: Editing Still Images
Still Images Editing Still Images • Image editing (pp. 124 – 126) is only available when the memory card has sufficient free space. Resizing Images Save a copy of images at a lower resolution. Choose [Resize]. Press the n button, and then choose [Resize] on the 1 tab (p. - Page 125 Editing Still Images • Editing is not possible for images shot at a resolution of (p. 68) or saved as in step 3. • Images cannot be resized to a higher resolution. Correcting Image Brightness (i-Contrast) Excessively dark image areas (such as faces or backgrounds) can be detected and automatically adjusted to the optimal brightness.
- Page 126 Editing Still Images • If [Auto] does not produce the expected results, try correcting images using [Low], [Medium], or [High]. Correcting Red-Eye Automatically corrects images affected by red-eye. You can save the corrected image as a separate file. Choose [Red-Eye Correction]. Press the n button, and then choose [Red-Eye Correction] on the 1 tab (p.
- Page 127 Editing Still Images • Some images may not be corrected accurately. • To overwrite the original image with the corrected image, choose [Overwrite] in step 4. In this case, the original image will be erased. • Protected images cannot be overwritten.
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Page 129: Setting Menu
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Page 130: Adjusting Basic Camera Functions
Adjusting Basic Camera Functions Functions can be configured on the 3 tab. Customize commonly used functions as desired, for greater convenience (p. 51). Silencing Camera Operations Silence camera sounds and movies as follows. Choose [Mute], and then choose [On]. Operation can also be silenced by holding down the p button as you turn the •... - Page 131 Adjusting Basic Camera Functions Hiding Hints and Tips Hints and tips are normally shown when you choose FUNC. menu (p. 50) items. If you prefer, you can deactivate this information. Choose [Hints & Tips], and then choose [Off]. Screen Brightness Adjust screen brightness as follows.
- Page 132 Adjusting Basic Camera Functions Formatting Memory Cards Before using a new memory card or a card formatted in another device, you should format the card with this camera. Formatting erases all data on a memory card. Before formatting, copy images on the memory card to a computer, or take other steps to back them up.
- Page 133 Adjusting Basic Camera Functions Low-Level Formatting Perform low-level formatting in these cases: [Memory card error] is displayed, the camera is not working correctly, card image reading/writing is slower, continuous shooting is slower, or movie recording suddenly stops. Low-level formatting erases all data on a memory card. Before low-level formatting, copy images on the memory card to a computer, or take other steps to back them up.
- Page 134 Adjusting Basic Camera Functions File Numbering Your shots are automatically numbered in sequential order (0001 – 9999) and saved in folders that store up to 2,000 images each. You can change how the camera assigns file numbers. Choose [File Numbering], and then choose an option.
- Page 135 Adjusting Basic Camera Functions Lens Retraction Timing The lens is normally retracted for safety about one minute after you press the 1 button in Shooting mode (p. 46). To have the lens retracted immediately after you press the 1 button, set the retraction timing to [0 sec.]. Choose [Lens Retract], and then choose [0 sec.].
- Page 136 Adjusting Basic Camera Functions Date and Time Adjust the date and time as follows. Access the [Date/Time] screen. Choose [Date/Time], and then press the m button. Configure the setting. Press the qr buttons to choose an item, and then press the op buttons to adjust the setting.
- Page 137 Adjusting Basic Camera Functions Display Language Change the display language as needed. Access the [Language] screen. Choose [Language ], and then press the m button. Configure the setting. Press the opqr buttons to choose a language, and then press the m button. •...
- Page 138 Adjusting Basic Camera Functions • The following functions are not restored to default settings. The shooting mode (p. 74) Custom white balance data you have recorded (p. 96) A4000 IS A2400 IS A2300 A1300 A810 3 tab settings [Date/Time] (p. 22), [Language ] (p.
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Page 139: Accessories
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Page 140: Tips On Using Included Accessories
Tips on Using Included Accessories A4000 IS A3400 IS A2400 IS A2300 Effective Battery and Charger Use • Charge the battery on (or immediately before) the day of Charged batteries gradually lose their charge, even when they are not used. You can easily check the charge state of the battery by attaching the cover so that o is visible on a charged battery, and attaching it so that o is not visible on an uncharged battery. - Page 141 Optional Accessories AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC90 A4000 IS A3400 IS A2400 IS For powering the camera using household A2300 power. Recommended when using the camera over extended periods, or when connecting the camera to a printer or computer. Cannot be used to charge the camera battery.
- Page 142 Connect the camera to a TV to enjoy playback on the larger TV screen. Printers Canon PictBridge-Compatible Printers Printing images without a computer is possible by connecting the camera to a Canon PictBridge-compatible printer. For details, visit your nearest Canon dealer. SELPHY Inkjet Series Printers...
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Page 143: Using Optional Accessories
Using Optional Accessories Still Images Movies Playback on a TV By connecting the camera to a TV, you can view your shots on the larger screen of the TV. For details on connection or how to switch inputs, refer to the TV manual. - Page 144 Using Optional Accessories Turn the camera on. Press the 1 button to turn the camera on. Images from the camera are now displayed on the TV. (Nothing is displayed on the camera screen.) When finished, turn off the camera and TV before disconnecting the cable.
- Page 145 Using Optional Accessories Insert the coupler. Insert the coupler facing the direction shown, just as you would a battery (following step 2 on p. 18). Terminals Make sure the coupler cable passes through the port. Close the cover. Lower the cover ( ) and hold it down as you slide it until it clicks into the closed position Connect the power cord.
- Page 146 Using Optional Accessories A1300 A810 Powering the Camera with Household Power Powering the camera with AC Adapter Kit ACK800 and DC Coupler DR- DC10 (both sold separately) eliminates the need to monitor the remaining battery level. Make sure the camera is off. Open the cover.
- Page 147 Using Optional Accessories Connect the power cord. Insert the adapter plug into the end of the coupler cable. Insert one end of the power cord into the compact power adapter, and then plug the other end into a power outlet. Turn the camera on and use it as desired.
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Page 148: Printing Images
A Canon SELPHY CP series compact photo printer is used here for the sake of illustration. Screens displayed and available functions vary by printer. Also refer to the printer manual for additional information. - Page 149 Printing now begins. To print other images, repeat steps 5 – 6 after printing is finished. When you are finished printing, turn the camera and printer off and disconnect the interface cable. • For Canon PictBridge-compatible printers (sold separately), see p. 142.
- Page 150 Printing Images Still Images Configuring Print Settings Access the printing screen. Follow steps 1 – 6 on p. 148 to access the screen at left. Configure the settings. Press the op buttons to choose an item, and then press the qr buttons to choose an option.
- Page 151 Printing Images Cropping Images Before Printing (Trimming) By cropping images before printing, you can print a desired image area instead of the entire image. Choose [Trimming]. After following step 1 on p. 150 to access the printing screen, choose [Trimming] and press the m button.
- Page 152 Printing Images Choosing Paper Size and Layout Before Printing Choose [Paper Settings]. After following step 1 on p. 150 to access the printing screen, choose [Paper Settings] and press the m button. Choose a paper size. Press the op buttons to choose an option, and then press the m button.
- Page 153 Printing Images Available Layout Options Default Matches current printer settings. Bordered Prints with blank space around the image. Borderless Borderless, edge-to-edge printing. N-up Choose how many images to print per sheet. Prints images for identification purposes. ID Photo Only available for images with a resolution of L. Choose the print size.
- Page 154 [Caption] to [On]. To cancel printing in progress, press the m button. • • [ID Photo] and [Sequence] are not available with Canon PictBridge-compatible printer models earlier than CP720 and CP730. Still Images Adding Images to the Print List (DPOF) Batch printing (p.
- Page 155 Printing Images Configuring Print Settings Specify the printing format, whether to add the date or file number, and other settings as follows. These settings apply to all images in the print list. Press the n button, and then choose [Print Settings] on the 2 tab. Choose and configure settings as desired (p.
- Page 156 The date is printed in a format matching setting details in [Date/Time] on the 3 • tab, accessible by pressing the n button (p. 21). • Index printing is not available on some Canon PictBridge-compatible printers (sold separately). Setting Up Printing for Individual Images Choose [Select Images & Qty.].
- Page 157 Printing Images Setting Up Printing for All Images Choose [Select All Images]. Following step 1 on p. 156, choose [Select All Images] and press the m button. Configure the print settings. Press the qr buttons to choose [OK], and then press the m button. Clearing All Images from the Print List Choose [Clear All Selections].
- Page 158 Printing Images Still Images Adding Images to a Photobook Photobooks can be set up on the camera by choosing up to 998 images on a memory card and importing them into the included software on your computer, where they are stored in their own folder. This is convenient when ordering printed photobooks online or printing photobooks with your own printer.
- Page 159 Printing Images Choose an image. Press the qr buttons to choose an image, and then press the m button. is displayed. To remove the image from the photobook, press the m button again. is no longer displayed. Repeat this process to specify other images. When finished, press the n button to return to the menu screen.
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Page 161: Appendix
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Page 162: Troubleshooting
A3400 IS A2400 IS A2300 The battery is swollen. • Battery swelling is normal and does not pose any safety concerns. However, if battery swelling prevents the battery from fitting in the camera, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. - Page 163 Troubleshooting Display on a TV Camera images look distorted or not displayed on a TV (p. 144). Shooting Cannot shoot. • In Playback mode (p. 27), press the shutter button halfway (p. 47). A1300 Nothing is displayed (p. 55). Strange display on the screen under low light (p. 49). Strange display on the screen when shooting.
- Page 164 Troubleshooting No AF frames are displayed and the camera does not focus when the shutter button is pressed halfway. • To have AF frames displayed and the camera focus correctly, try composing the shot with higher-contrast subject areas centered before you press the shutter button halfway.
- Page 165 Troubleshooting Shooting Movies The elapsed time shown is incorrect, or recording is interrupted. • Use the camera to format the memory card, or switch to a card that supports high-speed recording. Note that even if the elapsed time display is incorrect, the length of movies on the memory card corresponds to the actual recording time (p.
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Page 166: On-Screen Messages
Memory card error (p. 133) • If the same error message is displayed even when you have inserted a formatted memory card facing the correct way, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk (p. 20). Insufficient space on card •... - Page 167 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 •...
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Page 168: On-Screen Information
On-Screen Information Shooting (Information Display) A4000 IS A3400 IS A2400 IS Remaining time Grid lines (p. 110) A2300 Digital zoom AE lock (p. 91), FE lock Battery level (p. 169) magnification (p. 62) (p. 107) A1300 A810 A4000 IS A3400 IS A2400 IS Shutter speed A4000 IS... - Page 169 On-Screen Information A4000 IS A3400 IS A2400 IS A2300 Battery Level An on-screen icon or message indicates the battery charge level. Display Details Sufficient charge Slightly depleted, but sufficient (Blinking red) Nearly depleted—charge the battery soon [Change the battery pack.] Depleted—charge the battery immediately A1300 A810...
- Page 170 On-Screen Information Playback (Detailed Information Display) Movie (pp. 59, 114) Metering method (p. 92) File size Shooting mode (p. 172) Folder number - File Still images: Resolution number (p. 134) Movies: Movie length ISO speed (p. 93) Current image no. / Total Resolution (p.
- Page 171 On-Screen Information Summary of Movie Control Panel in “Viewing” (p. 114) Exit Play Slow Motion (Press the qr buttons to adjust the playback speed. No sound is played.) (To continue skipping backward, keep holding down the m Skip Backward button.) Previous Frame (For fast-rewind, keep holding down the m button.) Next Frame (For fast-forward, keep holding down the m button.) (To continue skipping forward, keep holding down the m...
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Page 172: Functions And Menu Tables
Functions and Menu Tables Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Shooting Mode Function — — Flash (pp. 66, 106) — AE Lock/FE Lock (pp. 91, 107)* — — — AF Lock (p. 105) — — Focusing Range (p. 98) — Tracking AF (p. - Page 173 Functions and Menu Tables — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —...
- Page 174 Functions and Menu Tables FUNC. Menu Shooting Mode Function Exposure Compensation (p. 90) — ISO Speed (p. 93) — — — White Balance (p. 95) — — Drive Mode (p. 96) — — Self-Timer (p. 63) ] [ $ Delay* Self-Timer Settings (p.
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- Page 176 Functions and Menu Tables 4 Shooting Menu Shooting Mode Function Face AiAF* Tracking AF* — AF Frame (p. 99) Center* — Fixed frame* — — — Digital Zoom (p. 108) — — AF-Point Zoom (p. 108) — Servo AF (p. 103) Off* —...
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- Page 178 Functions and Menu Tables Shooting Mode Function — Grid Lines (p. 110) — — IS Mode Continuous — IS Settings (p. 110)* Shoot Only — — — Powered IS — — Date Stamp (p. 67) Date, Date & Time — * 1 PowerShot A2300, PowerShot A1300, PowerShot A810 only * 2 PowerShot A4000 IS, PowerShot A3400 IS, PowerShot A2400 IS only...
- Page 179 Functions and Menu Tables — — — — — — — — — Available or set automatically. — Not available.
- Page 180 Functions and Menu Tables 3 Set up Menu Item Ref. Page Item Ref. Page Mute p. 130 Lens Retract p. 135 Volume p. 130 Power Saving pp. 46, 135 Hints & Tips p. 131 Date/Time p. 22 LCD Brightness p. 131 Video System p.
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Page 181: Handling Precautions
• Use a blower brush to remove dust from the lens. If cleaning is difficult, contact a 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 in an airtight, resealable plastic bag and let it gradually adjust to the temperature before removing it from the bag. -
Page 182: Index
Index Drag............15 Drive mode ..........96 AC adapter kit......141, 144, 146 AC adapter kit for household power ..144 Accessories ..........140 Editing AE lock ............91 i-Contrast .......... 125 AF frames........25, 55, 99 Red-eye correction ......126 Focusing Resizing images ....... - Page 183 Index Power Battery, Batteries, Battery and charger kit, AC adapter kit i-Contrast ........... 94, 125 Power saving ..........46 iFrame movies (movie mode) ....88 Printing ............148 Images Program AE ..........90 Display period ........72 Protecting ..........121 Erasing..........122 Playback Viewing Protecting..........
- Page 184 Index Tracking AF ..........101 Traveling with the camera ....... 140 Troubleshooting........162 TV display..........143 Viewfinder..........48 Viewing Index display........117 Jump display........118 Magnified display......119 Single-image display ......27 Slideshow ......... 120 TV display......... 143 White balance (color) ........ 95 Widescreen (resolution) ......
- Page 185 CAUTION RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO LOCAL REGULATION. Trademark Acknowledgments • The SDXC logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. • This device incorporates exFAT technology licensed from Microsoft. •...
- Page 186 • Reprinting, transmitting, or storing in a retrieval system any part of this guide without the permission of Canon is prohibited. • Canon reserves the right to change the contents of this guide at any time without prior notice. • Illustrations and screenshots in this guide may differ slightly from the actual equipment.