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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 - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 2
Cable IFC-400PCU Wrist Strap WS-800 Getting Started DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk • A memory card is not included (p. 3). Warranty Card PDF Manuals For information about the included software, refer to the ImageBrowser EX User Guide, in PDF format (p. 30). • Adobe Reader is required to - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 3
warranty is valid only in the area of purchase. In case of camera problems while abroad, return to the area of purchase before contacting a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • Although the LCD monitor is produced under extremely high-precision manufacturing conditions and more than 99.99% of the - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 4
Part Names and Conventions in This Guide A4000 IS A3400 IS A2400 IS A2300 Speaker Zoom lever Shooting: i (telephoto) / j (wide angle) Playback: k (magnify) / g (index) Lens Shutter button Lamp Power button Microphone Flash Tripod socket Memory card/battery cover DC coupler cable port Strap - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 5
in This Guide Zoom lever Shooting: i (telephoto) / j (wide angle) Playback: k (magnify) / g (index) Lamp Microphone Lens Shutter button Power button Flash Tripod socket Memory card/battery cover DC coupler cable port Strap mount AV OUT (Audio/video output) / DIGITAL terminal A1300 A810 - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 6
use • (p. xx): Pages with related information (in this example, "xx" represents a page number) • Instructions in this guide apply to the camera under default settings. • For convenience, all supported memory cards are simply referred to as "the memory card". • The tabs shown above titles - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 7
Guide 4 Contents 7 Contents: Basic Operations 9 Safety Precautions 11 Touch-Screen Operations 15 Initial Preparations 16 Trying the Camera Out 24 Included Software, PDF Manuals ... 30 Accessories 36 1 Camera Basics 39 On/Off 40 Shutter Button 41 Optical Viewfinder 42 Shooting Display - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 8
133 Tips on Using Included Accessories 134 Optional Accessories 134 Using Optional Accessories...........137 Printing Images 142 8 Appendix 155 Troubleshooting 156 On-Screen Messages 160 On-Screen Information 162 Functions and Menu Tables ..........166 Handling Precautions 175 Index 176 8 - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 9
Operations 4 Shoot z Use camera-determined settings (Auto Mode 48 Shooting people well I Portraits (p. 68) P Against Snow (p. 69) Matching specific scenes Low Light (p. 69) t Fireworks (p. 69) Applying special effects Vivid Colors (p. 72) Poster Effect (p. 72) Toy Camera Effect (p. 77 - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 10
z View images (Playback Mode 108 z Automatic playback (Slideshow 114 z On a TV 137 z On a computer 30 z Browse through images quickly 111, 112 z Erase images 116 E Shoot/View Movies z Shoot movies 53, 82 z View movies 108 c Print z Print pictures 142 Save z Save images to a computer 33 10 - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 11
the guides included A3400 IS A2400 IS A2300 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 - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 12
Safety Precautions A4000 IS A3400 IS A2400 IS A2300 • Use only the recommended battery. • Do not using the camera in places where use of electronic devices is restricted, such as inside airplanes and medical facilities. • Do not play the supplied CD-ROM(s) in any CD player that does not support data - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 13
by leakage may occur. A1300 A810 • Remove and store the batteries when you are not using the camera. If the batteries are left inside the camera, damage caused by leakage may occur. A4000 IS A3400 IS A2400 IS A2300 • Before you discard the battery, cover the terminals with tape or other insulators - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 14
time may cause it to overheat and distort, resulting in fire. A4000 IS A3400 IS A2400 IS A2300 • Do not place the battery near pets. Pets Do not sit down with the camera in your pocket. Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the screen. • When putting the camera in your bag, ensure that hard - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 15
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. z This gesture is used to shoot, configure camera functions, and so on. Drag Touch the screen and move your finger - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 16
z Place the strap around your wrist. z When shooting, keep your arms close to your body and hold the camera securely to prevent it from moving. Do not rest your fingers on the flash. A4000 IS A3400 IS A2400 IS A2300 Charging the Battery Before use, charge the battery with the included charger. Be - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 17
details on charging time and the number of shots and recording time possible with a fully charged battery, see "Specifications" in the Getting Started guide. A4000 IS A3400 IS A2400 IS A2300 Inserting the Battery Insert the included battery. Open the cover. z Slide the cover ( ) and open it ( ). 17 - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 18
Initial Preparations Terminals Battery Lock Insert the battery. z 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. z If you insert the battery facing the wrong way, it cannot be locked into - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - 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. 135). • Due to the inconsistent performance of other batteries, use of specified batteries only is recommended. • NiMH - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 20
card formatted in another device), you should format the memory card with this camera (p. 126). Check the card's write-protect tab. z Recording is not you insert it. Inserting memory cards facing the wrong way may damage the camera. Close the cover. Removing the Memory Card z Open the cover and - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 21
, which is the basis for dates and times added to your images. Turn the camera on. z Press the power button. X The [Date/Time] screen is displayed. time. z When finished, press the m button. z To turn off the camera, press the power button. • Unless you set the date and time, the [Date/Time] - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 22
. • Once the date/time battery is depleted, the [Date/Time] screen will be displayed when you turn the camera on. Follow the steps on p. 21 to set the date and time. A4000 IS A3400 IS A2400 IS A2300 • The date/time battery will be charged in about 4 hours once you insert a charged - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 23
Initial Preparations Display Language The display language can be changed as needed. Enter Playback mode. z Press the 1 button. Access the setting screen. z Press and hold the m button, and then press the n button. Set the display language. z Press the opqr buttons to choose a language, and then - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 24
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. - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 25
beeps twice after focusing, and AF frames are displayed to indicate image areas in focus. AF Frames Shoot. z Press the shutter button all the way down. X As the camera shoots, a shutter sound is played, and in low-light conditions, the flash fires automatically. X Your shot remains displayed - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 26
screen indicate image areas not recorded. z Once recording begins, you can take your finger off the movie button. Finish shooting. z Press the movie button again to stop shooting. The camera beeps twice as recording stops. X Recording will stop automatically when the memory card becomes full. 26 - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - 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. z Press the 1 button. X Your last shot is displayed. Browse through - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - 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 - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 29
Help Menu Access on-screen descriptions of scenes detected by the camera, shooting advice, and playback instructions as follows. z Press the button to access the Help menu. z Press the button again to return to the original display. z In Shooting mode, a description of the scene detected by the - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 30
to use this function, and any ISP account charges and access fees must be paid separately. PDF Manuals Installing the software on the CD-ROM will also install the following PDF manuals on your computer. Camera User Guide Once you are familiar with the information in Getting Started, refer to this - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 31
used on the following computers. Adobe Reader is required to view the PDF manuals. Windows Windows 7 SP1 Operating System Windows Vista SP2 Windows XP SP3 Computer 1024 x 768 resolution or higher • Check the Canon website for the latest system requirements, including supported OS versions. 31 - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 32
PDF Manuals computer's CD-ROM drive. z Insert the included CD-ROM (DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk) (p. 2) in the computer's CD-ROM drive. instructions to complete the installation process. When a message is displayed prompting you to connect the camera, connect it to a computer. z With the camera - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 33
in the computer's USB port. For details about USB connections on the computer, refer to the computer user manual. Install the files. z Turn the camera on, and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation process. X The software will connect to the Internet to update to the latest - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 34
Manuals Turn the camera on to access CameraWindow. z Press the 1 button to turn the camera on. z On a Macintosh computer, CameraWindow is displayed when a connection is established between the camera program. z Choose [Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow] and then click [OK]. - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 35
, PDF Manuals z For instructions on viewing images on a computer, refer to the ImageBrowser EX User Guide. • In Windows 7, if the screen in step 2 is not displayed, click the icon in the taskbar. • To start CameraWindow in Windows Vista or XP, click [Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 36
with terminal cover) Battery Charger CB-2LD/CB-2LDE*1 A3400 IS DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk Stylus Interface Cable IFC-400PCU*1 Power AC Adapter Canon PictBridge-Compatible Printers High-Power Flash HF-DC2*2 *1 Also available for purchase separately. *2 High-Power Flash HF-DC1 also supported. - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 37
Accessories Wrist Strap WS-800 AA Alkaline DIGITAL CAMERA Batteries (x2) Solution Disk Interface Cable IFC-400PCU*1 Memory Card Card Reader Cable Windows/ Macintosh Computer AV Cable AVC-DC400 Power Flash Unit TV/Video System Canon PictBridgeCompatible Printers Battery and Charger Kit - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 38
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1 Camera Basics Basic camera operations and features 39 - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 40
Features (Auto Power Down) A4000 IS A3400 IS A2400 IS A2300 As a way to conserve battery power, the camera automatically deactivates the screen and then turns minutes, the lens is retracted and the camera turns itself off. To activate the screen and prepare for shooting when the screen is off but the - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 41
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 shoot.) X The camera shoots, as a shutter sound is played. z Keep the camera still until the shutter sound ends. • Images may be out of focus if you shoot - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 42
, you can use the optical viewfinder instead of the screen. Shoot the same way as when using the screen. Deactivate the screen. z Press through the optical viewfinder at some zoom positions. • Although the camera automatically focuses on subjects, face detection and focusing is not possible. 42 - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 43
see p. 162. A4000 IS A3400 IS A2400 IS A2300 A810 A1300 Information is displayed No information is displayed No information Information is Off is displayed displayed • Screen brightness is automatically increased by the night display function when you are shooting under low light, making it - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 44
functions through the FUNC. menu as follows. Note that menu items and options vary depending on the shooting mode (pp. 168 - 169). Access the FUNC. menu. z Press the m button. Options Menu . • To undo any accidental setting changes, you can restore the camera's default settings (p. 131). 44 - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 45
n 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. 170 - 174). Access the menu. z Press the n - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 46
up or blinks depending on the camera status. A4000 IS A3400 IS A2400 IS A2300 A810 Color Indicator Status Camera Status Green On Blinking Connected to a computer (p. 33), display off (p. 40) Starting up, recording/reading/transmitting images, or shooting long exposures (p. 80) A1300 Color - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 47
2 Auto Mode Convenient mode for easy shots with greater control over shooting 47 - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 48
, simply let the camera determine the subject and shooting conditions. Turn the camera on. z Press the camera at the subject. The camera will make a slight clicking noise as it determines the scene. X Frames displayed around any detected subjects indicate that they are in focus. A4000 IS A3400 - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 49
image areas in focus. z Several AF frames are displayed when multiple areas are in focus. AF Frames Shoot. z Press the shutter button all the way down. X As the camera shoots, a shutter sound is played, and in low-light conditions, the flash fires automatically. X Your shot remains displayed - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 50
the camera only beeps once when you press the shutter button halfway. For details on the focusing range (shooting range), see "Specifications" in the Getting Started guide. • To reduce red-eye and to assist in focusing, the lamp may be activated when shooting in low-light conditions. A4000 IS A3400 - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 51
Blue Tripod Used * - * - * Displayed in dark scenes when the camera is held still, as when mounted on a tripod. • Try shooting in G mode (p. 83) if the scene icon does not match actual shooting conditions, or if it is not possible to shoot with your expected effect, color, or brightness. 51 - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 52
remain on the screen. • When you are pressing the shutter button halfway and the camera detects subject movement, a blue frame is displayed, and the focus and image brightness are constantly adjusted (Servo AF). • Try shooting in G mode (p. 83) if no frames are displayed, if frames are not displayed - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 53
simply by pressing the movie button. Elapsed Time Prepare the camera for shooting. z Follow steps 1 - 3 on p. 48 to turn the camera on and set it to A mode, and then compose the shot. Start shooting. z Press the movie button. The camera beeps once as recording begins, and [zRec] is displayed with - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 54
twice as recording stops. z Recording will stop automatically when the memory card becomes full. • The camera may become warm when shooting movies repeatedly over an extended period. This does not indicate damage. A4000 IS A3400 IS A2400 IS A2300 • Keep your fingers away from the microphone while - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 55
Mode A4000 IS A3400 IS A2400 IS Still Images Image Stabilization Icons Movies Optimal image stabilization for the shooting conditions is still images Image stabilization for movies, reducing strong camera shake, as when shooting while walking (Dynamic IS) Image stabilization for still - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 56
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 A1300 Move the zoom lever toward i again. X The camera zooms in even closer on the subject, using digital zoom. • Zoomed images may look grainy, under some - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 57
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. z Press the m button, choose in the menu, and then choose the - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 58
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 when the flash fires or when you have specified to take many shots. Shooting will stop automatically when the memory card becomes full. • When a delay - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 59
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. z - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 60
the subject in focus and image brightness adjusted (Servo AF). Press the shutter button all the way down to shoot. Still Images Deactivating the Flash Prepare the camera for shooting without the flash as follows. Configure the setting. z To deactivate the flash, press the r button. ! is displayed on - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 61
Shooting Date and Time The camera can add the shooting Once the setting is complete, [DATE] is displayed. Shoot. X As you take shots, the camera adds the shooting date or time to the lower-right corner of to be printed twice. - Use camera DPOF print settings (p. 148) to print - Use the - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 62
setting can fit on a memory card, see "Specifications" in the Getting Started guide. Configure the setting. z Press the m button, choose in the menu, images. z : For images displayed on widescreen HDTVs or similar display devices, on a 16:9 screen. • With , digital zoom (p. 56) is not available. 62 - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 63
automatically corrected as follows. Configure the setting. z Press the n button, choose [Red-Eye Corr.] on the 4 tab, and then choose [On] (p. 45). choose [Off]. • Red-eye correction may be applied to image areas other than eyes (if the camera misinterprets red eye makeup as red pupils, for example - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 64
that will fit on a memory card, see "Specifications" in the Getting Started guide. Configure the setting. z Press the m button, choose in the menu, and 720 640 x 480 Frame Rate 25 fps 30 fps Details For shooting in HD For shooting in standard definition • In mode, black bars displayed on the top - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 65
eyes. Configure the setting. z Press the n button, choose [Blink Detection] on the 4 tab, and then choose [On] (p. 45). Shoot. X A frame, accompanied by , is displayed when the camera detects a person whose eyes are closed. z To restore the original setting, choose [Off] in step 1. • When you have - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 66
Customizing Camera Operation Customize shooting functions on the 4 tab of the menu as follows. For instructions on menu functions, see displayed after shots as follows. Configure the setting. z Press the n button, choose [Review] on the 4 tab, and then choose the desired option (p. 45). z To restore - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 67
3 Other Shooting Modes Shoot more effectively in various scenes, and take shots enhanced with unique image effects or captured using special functions 67 - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 68
z Press the o button repeatedly until is displayed. z Press the m button, choose in the menu, and choose the desired option (p. 44). Shoot. A3400 IS Using the Touch-Screen Panel z Set the camera to by pressing the o button, and then touch in the upper right of the screen. z To view other - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 69
Movies Discreet mode z Shoot without activating camera sounds, the flash, or lamp. Use this mode where camera sounds, the flash, and lights are prohibited. • In t mode, mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to keep it still and prevent camera shake. A4000 IS A3400 IS A2400 IS Set - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 70
to adjust the value as you watch the screen. z Press the m button. A3400 IS z Touch to access the setting screen. z Touch a setting item to the screen touch an option to set a value, and then touch ^. Shoot. Brightness Color Tone Adjust image brightness as desired. For brighter images, adjust - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 71
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. z Follow step 1 on p. 68 - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 72
In , , , , 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) z Shots in rich, vivid colors. Still Images Movies Posterized shots (Poster Effect) z Shots that resemble an old poster or illustration - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 73
(Fish-eye Effect) Shoot with the distorting effect of a fish-eye lens. A4000 IS A2400 IS A2300 A1300 A810 Choose . z Follow step 1 on p. 68 and choose . Choose an effect level. z Press the p button, press the qr buttons to choose an effect level, and then press the m button. A3400 IS z Touch - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 74
p button. z Move the zoom lever to resize the frame, and press the op buttons to move it. z Press the m button to return to the shooting screen. A3400 IS z To adjust the area in focus, either touch the screen or drag the white frame up or down. z To change the size of the - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 75
, and then press the qr buttons to choose the speed. z Press the m button to return to the shooting screen. A3400 IS z Touch , touch , , or the speed, and then touch ^. Shoot. to choose Playback Speed and Estimated Playback Time (for OneMinute Clips) Speed Playback Time Approx. 12 sec. Approx - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 76
Applying Special Effects • Holding the camera vertically will change the orientation of the frame. • frame, press the qr buttons again. To return the frame to horizontal orientation, press the op buttons. A3400 IS • To switch the orientation of the frame to vertical, touch in step 2. Touch the screen - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 77
choose a color tone, and then press the m button. A3400 IS z Touch , touch qr to choose a color tone, and then touch ^. X A preview is shown of how your shot will look with the effect applied. Shoot. Standard Shots resemble toy camera images. Warm Images have a warmer tone than with [Standard - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 78
qr buttons to choose a color tone, and then press the m button. A3400 IS z Touch , touch qr to choose a color tone, and then touch ^. B/W Sepia Blue X A preview is shown of how your shot will look with the effect applied. Shoot. Black and white shots. Sepia tone shots. Blue and white shots. 78 - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 79
around the face you focus on and white frames around other faces. Press the shutter button all the way down. X The camera now enters shooting standby mode, and [Look straight at camera to start count down] is displayed. X The lamp blinks and the self-timer sound is played. Join the subjects in the - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 80
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 choose the number of shots, and then press the m button. [Blink Detection] (p. 65) is only available for the final shot. A3400 IS • To - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 81
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. A4000 IS A3400 IS A2400 IS • Set [IS Mode] to [Off] when using a tripod or other means to hold the - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 82
iFrame-compatible software or devices. You can quickly edit, save, and manage iFrame movies using the included software. Choose . z Follow step 1 on p. 68, choose , and shoot. X Black bars displayed on the top and bottom edges of the screen indicate image areas not recorded - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 83
4 G mode More discerning shots, in your preferred shooting style • Instructions in this chapter apply to the camera when set to G mode (p. 84). • G: Program AE; AE: Auto Exposure • Before using a function introduced in this chapter in modes other than G, make sure the function - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 84
For details on the shooting range in G mode, see "Specifications" in the Getting Started guide. Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation) Still Images Movies Adjusting Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation) The standard exposure set by the camera can - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 85
Set the flash to ! (p. 100). Lock the exposure. z Aim the camera at the subject to shoot with the exposure locked. With the shutter button pressed halfway, press the r button displayed. Compose the shot and shoot. A3400 IS • Cannot be used with Touch Shutter (p. 59). • AE: Auto Exposure 85 - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 86
Brightness (Exposure Compensation) A3400 IS Using the Touch- shooting conditions. Determines the average brightness of light across the entire image Center Weigh. area, calculated by treating brightness in the central area as more important. Spot Metering restricted to within the (Spot AE Point - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 87
adjusts the ISO speed to suit the shooting mode and conditions. Low High For shooting outdoors in fair weather. For shooting in cloudy conditions, or at twilight. For shooting night scenes, or in dark rooms. • To view the automatically set ISO speed when the camera is set to , press the shutter - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 88
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. z Press the n button, choose [i-Contrast] on the 4 tab, and then choose [Auto] (p. 45). X Once - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 89
colors look more natural for the scene you are shooting. z Press the m button, choose in the shooting under warm-white, cool-white, and similarly colored fluorescent lighting. Fluorescent For shooting under daylight fluorescent and similarly colored H fluorescent lighting. Custom For manually - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 90
unnatural if you change camera settings after recording white balance data. Still Images Continuous Shooting Hold the shutter button all the way down to shoot continuously. For details on the continuous shooting speed, see "Specifications" in the Getting Started guide. Configure the setting. z Press - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 91
the shutter button halfway. • Shooting may stop momentarily or continuous shooting may slow down depending on shooting conditions, camera settings, and the zoom position. • As more shots are taken, shooting may slow down. • Shooting may slow down if the flash fires. A3400 IS • Touch Shutter (p. 59 - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 92
the zoom bar, e will turn gray and the camera will not focus. A3400 IS • With the AF frame mode set to [Face AiAF], using Touch Shutter or Touch AF returns the camera to . • To prevent camera shake, try mounting the camera on a tripod and shooting with the camera set to [ (p. 58). Still Images - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 93
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 detected faces. • When the camera detects movement, frames will follow moving - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 94
Shooting hidden • The camera may misinterpret non-human subjects as faces. • No AF frames are displayed if the camera cannot focus when you A3400 IS Still Images Fixed Frame One AF frame is displayed. Effective for reliable focusing. Movies • A yellow AF frame is displayed with if the camera - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 95
that the AF frame displayed around the subject is green. Recompose the shot. z Keeping the shutter button pressed halfway, move the camera to recompose the shot. Shoot. z Press the shutter button all the way down. A4000 IS A2400 IS A2300 A1300 A810 Still Images Choosing Subjects to Focus On - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 96
97). z Press the shutter button all the way down to shoot. X Even after your shot, is still displayed and the camera continues to track the subject. • [Servo AF] (p. too closely. • [AF-Point Zoom] on the 4 tab is not available. • e and u are not available. • The camera can detect subjects even if - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 97
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 button, and then press it halfway again. • AF lock shooting is not available. • [AF-Point Zoom] on the 4 tab is not available. • Not available - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 98
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. z Touch the subject - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 99
, release the shutter button and press the q button again. In this case, % is no longer displayed. Compose the shot and shoot. A3400 IS • Cannot be used with Touch Shutter (p. 59). A3400 IS Using the Touch-Screen Panel z You can also lock the focus by pressing and holding the shutter button halfway - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 100
or take other measures to keep it still and prevent camera shake. A4000 IS A3400 IS A2400 IS • Set [IS Mode] to [Off] when using a tripod or other means to hold the camera still (p. 104). !Off You can prepare the camera for shooting without the flash. • If a flashing icon is displayed when you - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 101
to h (p. 100). Lock the flash exposure. z Aim the camera at the subject to shoot with the exposure locked. With the shutter button pressed halfway, press displayed. Compose the shot and shoot. A3400 IS • Cannot be used with Touch Shutter (p. 59). • FE: Flash Exposure A3400 IS • Just as with AE - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 102
it as follows. Configure the setting. z Press the n button, choose [Digital Zoom] on the 4 tab, and then choose [Off] (p. 45). the image area in the AF frame. Configure the setting. z Press the n button, choose [AF-Point Zoom] on the 4 tab, and then choose [On] (p. 45). Check the focus. z Press - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 103
cannot focus in [Center]. A3400 IS • 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 [Fixed frame]. • The display will not magnify when using the digital zoom (p. 56) or Tracking AF - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 104
can be displayed on the screen for vertical and horizontal reference while shooting. Configure the setting. z Press the n button, choose [Grid [Off]. • Grid lines are not recorded in your shots. A4000 IS A3400 IS A2400 IS Still Images Changing the IS Mode Settings Movies Access the setting - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 105
when recording telephoto movies. However, this option may not produce the expected results when used for the stronger camera shake that may occur when shooting while walking or when moving the camera to match subject movement. In this case, set Powered IS to [Off]. z Follow the steps in "Changing - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 106
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5 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 - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 108
Viewing Still Images Movies After shooting images or movies, you can view them on the screen as follows. Enter Playback mode. z Press the 1 button. X Your last shot is displayed. Browse through - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 109
. X After the movie is finished, is displayed. • To switch to Shooting mode from Playback mode, press the shutter button halfway. • For playback from the 1 tab, and then press the qr buttons to choose the effect. A3400 IS Using the Touch-Screen Panel Choosing Images Still Images Movies z To - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 110
, while your shot is displayed (except when shooting in A mode). However, simple information display is not available. To change the initial display mode, press the n button and choose [Review Info] on the 4 tab (p. 103). Overexposure Warning (for Image Highlights) Washed-out highlights in the image - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 111
to choose an image. X An orange frame is displayed around the selected image. z Press the m button to view the selected image in single-image display. A3400 IS Using the Touch-Screen Panel In index display, you can touch the screen to choose images. • Dragging up or down across the screen will - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 112
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. Position of Current Image Choose a jump method. z Press the n button, and then choose [Jump Search] on the 1 tab (p. 45 - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 113
. Press the m button again to restore the original setting. • You can return to single-image display from magnified display by pressing the n button. A3400 IS Using the Touch-Screen Panel • Touching the screen will zoom in and magnify the image, and and are displayed. • You can magnify images - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 114
the m button. X The slideshow will start a few seconds after [Loading image...] is displayed. z Press the n button to stop the slideshow. • The camera's power-saving functions (p. 40) are deactivated during slideshows. • To pause or resume slideshows, press the m button. • You can switch to other - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 115
Still Images Movies Protect important images to prevent accidental erasure by the camera (p. 116). Choose [Protect]. z Press the n button, and not be protected if you switch to Shooting mode or turn the camera off before finishing the setup process in step 3. • Protected images cannot be erased - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 116
Erasing Images Still Images Movies 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. z Press the qr buttons to choose an image. Erase the image. z Press the o button. z After [Erase?] is displayed, - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 117
] is set to [Off]. Deactivating Auto Rotation Follow these steps to deactivate automatic rotation by the camera, which rotates images shot in vertical orientation so they are displayed vertically on the camera. z Press the n button, choose [Auto Rotate] on the 1 tab, and then choose [Off] (p. 45 - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 118
displayed. Save the new image. z Press the qr buttons to choose [OK], and then press the m button. X The image is now saved as a new file. Review the new image. z Press the n button. [Display new image?] is displayed. z Press the qr buttons to choose [Yes], and then press the m button. X The saved - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 119
then press the m button. Choose an option. z Press the qr buttons to choose an option, and then press the m button. Save as a new image and review. z Follow steps 4 - 5 on p. 118. • For some images, correction may be inaccurate or may cause images to appear grainy. • Images may look grainy after - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 120
. z Press the m button. X Red-eye detected by the camera is now corrected, and frames are displayed around corrected image areas. z Enlarge or reduce images as needed. Follow the steps in "Magnifying Images" (p. 113). Save as a new image and review - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 121
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. 121 - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 122
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6 Setting Menu Customize or adjust basic camera functions for greater convenience 123 - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 124
. Adjust volume with the op buttons, as needed. • Sound settings cannot be changed in mode (p. 69). Adjusting the Volume Adjust the volume of individual camera sounds as follows. z Choose [Volume], and then press the m button. z Choose an item, and then press the qr buttons to adjust the volume. 124 - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 125
Adjusting Basic Camera Functions Hiding Hints and Tips Hints and tips are normally shown when you choose FUNC. menu (p. 44) items. Screen If you prefer, you can deactivate display of the start-up screen normally shown when you turn the camera on. z Choose [Start-up Image], and then choose [Off]. 125 - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 126
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 - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 127
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 - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 128
formatted (p. 126)) memory card. • Refer to the ImageBrowser EX User Guide for information on the card folder structure and image formats. Date-Based images in folders created each month, you can have the camera create folders each day you shoot to store shots taken that day. z Choose [Create - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 129
you press the 1 button in Shooting mode (p. 40). To have the lens retracted immediately after you press the 1 button, set the retraction timing to [0 sec.]. z Choose [Lens Retract], and then choose [0 sec.]. Power-Saving Adjustment Adjust the timing of automatic camera and screen deactivation (Auto - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 130
Camera Functions Date and Time Adjust the date and time as follows. Access the [Date/Time] screen. z Choose [Date/Time], and then press the m button. Configure the setting. z Press the qr buttons to choose an item, and then press the op buttons to adjust the setting. A3400 -screen instructions, touch - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 131
setting can also be adjusted on the 3 tab. • [Video System] (p. 137) Restoring Defaults If you accidentally change a setting, you can restore default camera settings. Access the [Reset All] screen. z Choose [Reset All], and then press the m button. Restore default settings. z Press the qr buttons to - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 132
Camera Functions • The following functions are not restored to default settings. - The shooting mode (p. 68) - Custom white balance data you have recorded (p. 90) A4000 IS A2400 IS A2300 A1300 A810 - 3 tab settings [Date/Time] (p. 22), [Language ] (p. 23), and [Video System] (p. 137) A3400 - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 133
7 Accessories Use included accessories effectively and enjoy the camera in more ways with optional Canon accessories and other compatible accessories sold separately 133 - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 134
Tips on Using Included Accessories A4000 IS A3400 IS A2400 IS A2300 Effective Battery and Long-term battery storage After using up all remaining battery power, remove the battery from the camera. Store the battery with the cover attached. Storing a partially charged battery over extended periods - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 135
IS A3400 IS A2400 IS A2300 A1300 A810 A1300 A810 Optional Accessories AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC90 z For powering the camera using household 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 - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 136
. High-Power Flash HF-DC1 can also be used. Other Accessories AV Cable AVC-DC400 z Connect the camera to a TV to enjoy playback on the larger TV screen. Printers SELPHY Series PIXMA Series Canon PictBridge-Compatible Printers z Printing images without a computer is possible by connecting the - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 137
details on connection or how to switch inputs, refer to the TV manual. • Some information may not be displayed when viewing images on a TV (p. 164). Make sure the camera and TV are off. Black or white Yellow Yellow Black Connect the camera to the TV. z On the TV, insert the cable plugs fully - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 138
To change the video output format, press the n button and choose [Video System] on the 3 tab. A4000 IS A3400 IS A2400 IS A2300 Powering the Camera with Household Power Powering the camera with AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC90 (sold separately) eliminates the need to monitor the remaining battery level. Make - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 139
of the power cord into the compact power adapter, and then plug the other end into a power outlet. z Turn the camera on and use it as desired. z When finished, turn the camera off and unplug the power cord from the outlet. • Do not disconnect the adapter or unplug the power cord while - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 140
AC Adapter Kit ACK800 and DC Coupler DRDC10 (both sold separately) eliminates the need to monitor the remaining battery level. Make sure the camera is off. Open the cover. z Follow step 1 on p. 19 to open the memory card/battery cover, and then open the coupler cable port cover as - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 141
of the power cord into the compact power adapter, and then plug the other end into a power outlet. z Turn the camera on and use it as desired. z When finished, turn the camera off and unplug the power cord from the outlet. • Do not disconnect the adapter or unplug the power cord while - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 142
Images Your shots can easily be printed by connecting the camera to a printer. On the camera, you can specify images to set up batch printing, prepare orders for photo development services, and prepare or print images for photobooks. A Canon SELPHY CP series compact photo printer is used here for - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 143
then press the m button. X Printing now begins. z To print other images, repeat steps 5 - 6 after printing is finished. z 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. 136. 143 - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 144
added. Prints images with both the date and file number added. - Default Off On Red-Eye 1 Matches current printer settings. - Uses information from the time of shooting to print under optimal settings. Corrects red-eye. Trimming Paper Settings No. of Copies Choose the number of copies to print - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 145
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]. z After following step 1 on p. 144 to access the printing screen, choose [Trimming] and press the m button. X A cropping - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 146
Printing Images Choosing Paper Size and Layout Before Printing Choose [Paper Settings]. z After following step 1 on p. 144 to access the printing screen, choose [Paper Settings] and press the m button. Choose a paper size. z Press the op buttons to choose an option, and then press the m button. - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 147
Printing Images Available Layout Options Default Bordered Borderless N-up ID Photo Fixed Size Matches current printer settings. Prints with blank space around the image. Borderless, edge-to-edge printing. Choose how many images to print per sheet. Prints images for identification purposes. Only - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 148
] 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. 151) and ordering prints from a photo development service can be set up on the camera. Choose up to 998 images on - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 149
. Both standard and index formats are printed. Images are printed with the shooting date. - Images are printed with the file number. - All image printing by the printer or photo development service, in some cases. • may be displayed on the camera to warn you that the memory card has print - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 150
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.]. z Press the n button, choose [Select - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 151
Print List (DPOF) z When images have been added to the print list (pp. 148 - 151), the screen at left is displayed after you connect the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer. Press the op buttons to choose [Print now], and then simply press the m button to print the images in the print - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 152
print settings that were configured on another camera. Changing the print settings using this camera may overwrite all previous settings. • After importing images to your computer, also refer to the ImageBrowser EX User Guide and the printer manual for further information. Adding Images Individually - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 153
Printing Images Choose an image. z Press the qr buttons to choose an image, and then press the m button. X is displayed. z To remove the image from the photobook, press the m button again. is no longer displayed. z Repeat this process to specify other images. z When finished, press the n button to - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 154
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Troubleshooting If you think there is a problem with the camera, first check the following. If the items below do not solve your problem, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Power Nothing happens when the power button is pressed. A4000 IS A3400 IS A2400 IS A2300 • Confirm that you are using - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 157
Troubleshooting Display on a TV Camera images look distorted or not displayed on a TV (p. 138). Shooting Cannot shoot. • In Playback mode (p. 27), press the shutter button halfway (p. 41). A1300 Nothing is displayed (p. 49). Strange display on the screen under low light (p. 43). Strange - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 158
highlights are washed-out. • Shoot within flash range (see "Specifications" in the Getting Started guide). • Set the flash mode shooting at closer range. • Edit images using red-eye correction (p. 120). Recording to the memory card takes too long, or continuous shooting is slower. • Use the camera - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 159
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 - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 160
a memory card in the camera. To shoot, insert a memory card facing the correct way (p. 20). Memory card error (p. 127) • 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 - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 161
is used in dusty or sandy locations. • Frequent display of this error message may indicate camera damage. In this case, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. A camera error was detected (error number) • If this error message is displayed immediately after a shot, the image may not have been - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 162
time Digital zoom magnification (p. 56) A4000 IS A3400 IS A2400 IS Focusing range (p. 92), AF lock (p. 99), IS mode icon (p. 55) A2300 A1300 A810 Focusing range (p. 92), AF lock (p. 99) Shooting mode (p. 166), Scene icon (p. 51) Flash mode (pp. 60, 100) Red-eye correction (p. 63) Spot AE point frame - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 163
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- - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 164
108) Shooting mode (p. 166) ISO speed (p. 87) Exposure compensation level (p. 84) White balance (p. 89) Histogram (p. 110) A4000 IS A3400 IS editing (pp. 118 - 120) Protection (p. 115) Red-eye correction (pp. 63, 120) i-Contrast (pp. 88, 119) Shooting date/time (p. 21) • Some information may not - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 165
fast-forward, keep holding down the m button.) Skip Forward* (To continue skipping forward, keep holding down the m button.) c Shown when the camera is connected to a PictBridge-compatible printer (p. 142). * Displays the frame approx. 4 sec. before or after the current frame. • To skip forward - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 166
not available when the flash is off. *5 PowerShot A4000 IS, PowerShot A2400 IS, PowerShot A2300, PowerShot A1300, PowerShot A810 only *6 PowerShot A3400 IS only *7 Only available when faces are detected. *8 Only available for shooting. Subject designation not available. *9 PowerShot A1300 only 166 - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 167
Functions and Menu Tables I Pt N 3 { *7 { - - - { { { { - { { - { - { *8 - { { { { { *8 { { { { Available or set automatically. - Not available. 167 - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 168
(p. 58) Resolution (p. 62) Movie Quality (p. 64) Shooting Mode AG *1 W ][$ Delay*4 Shots*5 - { *2 { {{{{ -{-- {{{{ -{-{ { { { *3 - { - *3 {{{{ {{{{ {{{{ {{{{ {{{- { {-- ---{ { {-- {{{{ {{{{ *1 PowerShot A2300, PowerShot A1300, PowerShot A810 only *2 Settings [Dark - Light - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 169
Functions and Menu Tables I Pt N { { { { *6 { { { { { { { { { { { { { *6 { { { { { { { { - { Available or set automatically. - Not available. 169 - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 170
Functions and Menu Tables 4 Shooting Menu Function AF Frame (p. 93) Digital Zoom (p. 102) AF-Point Zoom (p. 102) Servo AF (p. 97) Touch Shutter (p. 59)*4 Lamp Setting (p. 66) Red-Eye Corr. (p. 63) i-Contrast (p. 88) Light Metering (p. 86) Review (p. 66) Review Info (p. 103) Blink Detection (p. 65) - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 171
Functions and Menu Tables I Pt N { - { *5 - { { { { { *5 { { { { Available or set automatically. - Not available. 171 - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 172
(p. 104) IS Settings (p. 104)*2 Date Stamp (p. 61) Shooting Mode AG *1 On Off Off IS Mode Continuous Shoot Only On Powered IS Off Off Date, Date & Time *1 PowerShot A2300, PowerShot A1300, PowerShot A810 only *2 PowerShot A4000 IS, PowerShot A3400 IS, PowerShot A2400 IS only 172 - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 173
Functions and Menu Tables I Pt N { Available or set automatically. - Not available. 173 - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 174
p. 128 p. 128 Item Lens Retract Power Saving Date/Time Video System A3400 IS Calibration Language Reset All 1 Playback Menu Item Jump Search Slideshow Erase p. 114 p. 116 p. 115 p. 117 p. 152 Item i-Contrast Red-Eye Correction Resize Auto Rotate Resume Transition 2 Print Menu Item Print - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 175
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 - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 176
(AF frame mode 94 Color (white balance 89 Continuous shooting 90 Custom white balance 90 D Date/time Adding date/time to images 61 Changing 22 Setting 21 DC coupler 135, 139 Defaults J Reset all DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk 2 Digital zoom 56 Display language 23 DPOF 148 176 Drag 15 - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 177
shooting mode 72 Powered IS 105 Power J Battery, Batteries, Battery and charger kit, AC adapter kit Power saving 40 Printing 142 Program AE 84 Protecting 115 R Red Shooting Shooting date/time J Date/time Shooting information 162 Slideshow 114 Snow (shooting mode 69 Software DIGITAL CAMERA - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 178
Index Toy camera effect (shooting mode 77 Tracking AF 95 Traveling with the camera 134 Troubleshooting 156 TV display 137 V Viewfinder 42 Viewing Index display 111 Jump display 112 Magnified display 113 Single-image display 27 Slideshow 114 TV display 137 W - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 179
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful cable with the ferrite core provided with the digital camera must be used with this equipment in order manual. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment. Canon U.S.A., Inc. One Canon - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 180
RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS. For connection to a supply not in the adapter can be used with a power supply between 100 and 240 V AC. Contact your Canon dealer for information about plug adapter for overseas use. For U.S.A. customers only: For areas where - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 181
Trademark Acknowledgments • The SDXC logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. • This device incorporates exFAT technology licensed from Microsoft. • The iFrame logo and the iFrame symbol are trademarks of Apple Inc. About MPEG-4 Licensing • This product is licensed under AT&T patents for the MPEG-4 - Canon PowerShot A2300 Black | PowerShot A4000 IS / A3400 IS / A2400 IS / A2300 / - Page 182
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. • The
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Camera User Guide
ENGLISH
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Before use, be sure to read this guide, including the
safety precautions.
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This guide will familiarize you with how to use the camera
correctly.
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Keep the guide handy for future reference.