Table Of Contents - Canon PowerShot A800 User Manual

Table of Contents

Chapters 1 - 3 explain the basic operations and frequently used functions of
this camera. Chapters 4 onward explain the advanced functions, letting you
learn more as you read each chapter.
Checking the Package Contents .......2
Read This First ..................................3
What Do You Want to Do? ................4
Table of Contents ..............................6
Safety Precautions.............................8
Conventions Used in This Guide .....10
1 Getting Started .................. 11
Compatible Memory Cards
(Sold Separately)...........................12
Inserting the Batteries and Memory
Card...............................................12
Setting the Date and Time ...............15
Setting the Display Language..........17
Formatting Memory Cards ...............18
Pressing the Shutter Button.............19
Taking Pictures (Smart Auto)...........20
Viewing Images ...............................23
Erasing Images................................24
Shooting Movies ..............................25
Viewing Movies................................27
Transferring Images to a Computer
for Viewing.....................................28
Accessories .....................................32
Separately Sold Accessories ...........33
2 Learning More ................... 35
Components Guide..........................36
Screen Display.................................38
Indicator ...........................................39
FUNC. Menu - Basic Operations ....40
MENU - Basic Operations...............41
Changing the Sound Settings ..........42
6
Returning the Camera to Default
Settings ......................................... 44
Power Saving Function (Auto
Power Down) ................................ 45
3 Shooting with Commonly
Used Functions .................47
Turning he Flash Off ...................... 48
Zooming in More Closely on
Subjects (Digital Zoom)................. 49
Inserting the Date and Time............ 51
Using the Self-Timer ....................... 52
Changing the Recording Pixel
Setting (Image Size) ..................... 55
Changing the Compression Ratio
(Image Quality) ............................. 55
4 Adding Effects and Shooting
in Various Conditions .......57
Shooting in Various Conditions ....... 58
Adding Effects and Shooting........... 61
Using the Face Self-Timer .............. 62
Shooting Long Exposures ............... 63
5 Choosing Settings
Yourself..............................65
Shooting in Program AE.................. 66
Adjusting the Brightness
(Exposure Compensation) ............ 67
Turning he Flash On ...................... 67
Adjusting the White Balance ........... 68
Changing the ISO Speed ................ 69
Continuous Shoo ing....................... 70