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Canon A300 - PowerShot 3.2MP Digital Camera Quick Start Manual

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This guide explains the required operations the first time the camera is used, how to download images
to a computer, as well as connecting a printer for direct printing. For usage precautions and detailed
instructions, please refer to the manuals listed above.
Please refer to the Troubleshooting section of the Software Starter Guide if you have trouble installing the software or downloading
images.
Do not connect the camera to the computer before the software is installed.
CDI-E080-010
Step 1
Preparing the Camera
1.
Insert the battery.
Slide the CF card slot/battery cover
and open it.
Press the battery cover lock towards
the arrow to open the cover.
Insert the batteries as shown and
close the battery cover.
2.
Install the CF card.
Insert the CF card as shown and close
the CF card slot/battery cover.
Slide the CF card firmly to the end.
ENGLISH
Handling precautions
Camera's detailed operations
Camera User Guide
Software operations
Software Starter Guide
Detailed software operations
ZoomBrowser EX Software User Guide (Windows
ImageBrowser Software User Guide (Macintosh)
(These PDF format manuals are available on the
Canon website. Please download them from the
following URL: http://www.canon.co.jp/Imaging/
information-e.html)
© 2003 CANON INC.
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(-) Negative end
Battery Cover
(+) Positive
end
Battery Cover
Lock
Step 2
Shooting
1.
Selecting the shooting mode.
Set the mode switch to
(Still image).
2.
Turn on the power.
Open the lens cover.
Slide the lens cover toward [Open] to turn on the power.
The indicator next to the viewfinder starts blinking green.
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3.
Set the date and time (First time the camera is powered on).
Use the
on the omni selector to select the items you wish to set.
and the
on the omni selector to change the value.
To put the settings into effect, press the
4.
Focus.
Point the camera in the direction of the subject you wish to shoot
and press the shutter button halfway. The camera beeps twice
when the subject is in focus.
5.
Shoot.
Press the shutter button fully. The shutter sound will sound once
when the shot has been taken. The recorded image is displayed on
the LCD monitor for approximately 3 seconds.
To turn off the power
Close the lens cover.
Even if you do not close the lens cover, the power will automatically
shut down 3 minutes after the last control is accessed.
Step 3
Reviewing an Image
1.
Press the
button.
The last recorded image appears in the LCD monitor.
2.
View the images.
Use the
on the omini selector to display the image you wish to see.
To Delete an Unwanted Image
1.
Select the unwanted image with the
omini selector and press the
2.
Use the
on the omini selector to select
[Erase]. Press the SET button.
Select [Cancel] with the
on the omni selector
to cancel without erasing.
button.
on the
button.
Continued on the reverse side.

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Summary of Contents for Canon A300 - PowerShot 3.2MP Digital Camera

  • Page 1 Set the date and time (First time the camera is powered on). (These PDF format manuals are available on the Canon website. Please download them from the Use the on the omni selector to select the items you wish to set.
  • Page 2: Downloading Images To A Computer

    List of Things to Prepare • Camera and computer • Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk provided with the camera • USB cable (use the cable provided with the camera) • Mac OS 9.0-9.2: ImageBrowser will start and open the ImageBrowser Automation Start the program.

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