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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
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    cover) A1300 Battery Charger CB-2LD/CB-2LDE A810 Stylus AA Alkaline Batteries (x2) Interface 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
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    and review some test shots initially to make sure the images were recorded correctly. Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are not liable for any consequential damages arising from any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including memory cards, that
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    (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 mount A4000 IS A3400 IS A2400 IS A2300 Screen (LCD monitor) AV OUT (Audio/video output) / DIGITAL terminal Movie button (Help
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    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
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    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 indicate whether the function is
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    Memory Cards 3 Preliminary Notes and Legal Information 3 Part Names and Conventions in This 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
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    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
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    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) Monochrome (p. 78) z Where sound and flash are not allowed (Discreet Mode 69 z While adjusting image settings (Live View
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    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
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    IS 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 Help Desk. A1300
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    in a manner that exceeds the rated capacity of the electrical outlet or wiring accessories. Do not use if the power batteries. • Do not place the batteries near or in direct flame. The batteries or push strongly on the lens. This could lead to injury or damage the camera. • Be careful not
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    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. High temperatures may cause deformation of the camera or battery charger casing. A1300 A810 These could cause leakage
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    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. Leaving the unit plugged in for a long period
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    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 across it. z This gesture is used in Playback mode to switch to
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    IS A2400 IS A2300 Charging the Battery Before use, charge the battery with the included charger. Be sure to charge the battery initially, because the camera is not sold with the battery charged. Remove the cover. Insert the battery. z After aligning the o marks on the battery and charger, insert the
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    the charger or cord to other objects. Doing so could result in malfunction or damage to the product. • For 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
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    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 the correct position. Always confirm that the battery is facing the right way and locks when inserted. Close the cover. z Lower the cover ( ) and hold
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    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 batteries last longer in cameras than alkaline batteries do, especially
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    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. 126). Check the card's write-protect tab. z Recording is not possible on memory cards with
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    , 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]
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    . A4000 IS A3400 IS A2400 IS A2300 • The date/time battery will be charged in about 4 hours once you insert a charged battery or connect the camera to an AC adapter kit (sold separately, p. 134), even if the camera is left off. A1300 A810 • By inserting new batteries, or connecting an AC adapter kit
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    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
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    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.
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    , 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 on the screen for about two
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    . z Press the movie button. The camera beeps once as recording begins, and [zRec] is displayed with the elapsed time. X Black bars displayed on the top and bottom stop shooting. The camera beeps twice as recording stops. X Recording will stop automatically when the memory card becomes full. 26
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    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
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    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
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    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. z Press the button to access the Help menu. z Press the button again to return to the original display. z In Shooting mode
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    , and using the PDF manuals. Features of the Included Software After installing the software on the CD-ROM, you can do the following things on your computer. ImageBrowser EX z Import images and change camera settings z Manage images: view, search, and organize z Print and edit images z Update to the
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    Included Software, PDF Manuals System Requirements The included software can be used on the following computers. Adobe Reader is required to view the PDF manuals. Windows x 768 resolution or higher • Check the Canon website for the latest system requirements, including supported OS versions. 31
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    Included Software, PDF Manuals Installing the Software and PDF Manuals 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
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    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 version and download new functions. Installation may take some time
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    Software, PDF 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 . z Choose [Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow] and then
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    , 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
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    IS A2400 IS A2300 Included Accessories Wrist Strap WS-800 Battery Pack NB-11L*1 (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 Kit ACK-DC90 Flash Unit Memory Card Card Reader Cable Windows
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    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
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    1 Camera Basics Basic camera operations and features 39
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    about one minute once the camera is in Playback mode. You can turn the camera off when the lens is retracted by pressing the 1 button. Power-Saving 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
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    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 halfway. (Press lightly to focus.) z Press the shutter button halfway. The camera beeps twice, and AF frames are displayed around image areas in focus.
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    A1300 Optical Viewfinder To conserve battery power when shooting, you can use the optical viewfinder image area in your shots. • The lens may be partially visible through the optical viewfinder at some zoom positions. • Although the camera automatically focuses on subjects, face detection and
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    on the screen, or to hide the information. For details on the information displayed, 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
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    before you pressed the m button in step 1 is displayed again, showing the option you configured. • To undo any accidental setting changes, you can restore the camera's default settings (p. 131). 44
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    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 displayed before you pressed the n button in step 1. • To undo any accidental setting changes, you can restore the camera's default settings (p. 131). 45
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    indicator blinks green, never do any of the following things, as they may corrupt images, or damage the camera or memory card. - Turn the camera off - Shake or jolt the camera A4000 IS A3400 IS A2400 IS A2300 - Open the memory card/battery cover A1300 A810 - Open the memory card/battery cover 46
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    2 Auto Mode Convenient mode for easy shots with greater control over shooting 47
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    o button repeatedly until is displayed. z Aim the camera at the subject. The camera will make a slight clicking noise as it determines the mode are displayed in the upper right of the screen (pp. 51, 55). A2300 A1300 A810 X A scene icon is displayed in the upper right of the screen
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    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 on the screen for about two
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    range, see "Specifications" in the Getting Started guide. • The subject may be too close if the camera only beeps once when you press the shutter guide. • To reduce red-eye and to assist in focusing, the lamp may be activated when shooting in low-light conditions. A4000 IS A3400 IS A2400 IS A2300
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    Icon In Motion At Close Range Background Color Bright Backlit - Gray With Blue Sky Backlit - Light Blue Sunsets - - Orange Spotlights Dark Dark Blue Tripod Used * - * - * Displayed in dark scenes when the camera is held still, as when mounted on a tripod. • Try shooting in
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    subject movement, only the white frame will 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
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    Press the movie button. The camera beeps once as recording begins, and [zRec] is displayed with the elapsed time. X Black bars displayed on the top and note that movies shot at zoom factors shown in blue will be grainy, and the sound of camera operations will be recorded. z When you recompose shots,
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    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 shooting
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    shake, as when shooting while walking (Dynamic IS) Image stabilization for still images, when panning* Image stabilization for subtle camera shake, such as when shooting movies at telephoto (Powered IS) Image stabilization for still image macro shots (Hybrid IS) No image stabilization, because
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    digital zoom for enlargement up to the following zoom factors. A4000 IS Up to approx. 32x A3400 IS A2400 IS A2300 again. X The camera zooms in even closer on the subject, using digital zoom. • the zoom factor is shown in blue. • Focal length when optical and digital zoom are combined is as follows
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    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 button. X Once you start the self-timer, the lamp will blink and the camera will play a self-timer sound. X Two seconds before the shot, the blinking
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    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 have specified to take many shots. Shooting will stop automatically when the memory card becomes full. • When a delay longer than two seconds is specified,
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    a subject to focus on. z Touch the subject on the screen and keep your finger on the screen. z The camera beeps twice after focusing. A blue AF frame is displayed, and the camera will keep the subject in focus and image brightness adjusted (Servo AF). Shoot. z Release your finger from the screen
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    ) 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). Press the shutter button all the way down to shoot
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    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 images. z To restore the twice. - Use camera DPOF print settings (p. 148) to print - Use the included software to print For details, refer to the
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    on a memory card, see "Specifications" in the Getting Started guide. Configure 16.5 x 23.4 in.) A3 - A5 (11.7 x 16.5 - 5.8 x 8.3 in.) 5 x 7 in. Postcard 3.5 x 5 in. z : For e-mailing images. z : For images displayed on widescreen HDTVs or similar display devices, on a 16:9 screen. • With , digital
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    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
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    each level of image quality that will fit on a memory card, see "Specifications" in the Getting Started guide. Configure the setting. z Press the m button, Rate 25 fps 30 fps Details For shooting in HD For shooting in standard definition • In mode, black bars displayed on the top and bottom edges
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    . 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 specified multiple shots in
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    instructions on menu functions, see "n" (p. 45). 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 n button, choose [Review] on the 4
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    3 Other Shooting Modes Shoot more effectively in various scenes, and take shots enhanced with unique image effects or captured using special functions 67
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    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 shooting modes, touch qr or quickly drag
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    ) z Vivid shots of fireworks. Still Images 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
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    Brightness/Color Customization (Live View Control) Image brightness or colors when shooting can be easily customized as follows. A4000 IS A2400 IS A2300 A1300 A810 Enter mode. z Follow the steps on p. 68 and choose . Configure the setting. z Press the p button to access the setting screen
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    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
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    Applying Special Effects Add a variety of effects to images when shooting. Choose a shooting mode. z Follow step 1 on p. 68 to choose a shooting mode. Shoot. • In , , , , and modes, try taking some test shots first, to make sure you obtain the desired results. Still Images Movies Shoot in vivid
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    (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,
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    the movie is recorded. People and objects in the scene will move quickly during playback. Note that sound is not recorded. A4000 IS A2400 IS A2300 A1300 A810 Choose . z Follow step 1 on p. 68 and choose . X A white frame is displayed, indicating the image area that will not be blurred. Choose the
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    A4000 IS A2400 IS A2300 A1300 A810 Applying Special Effects For movies, choose the movie playback speed. z On the screen in step 2, press the n button, and then press the qr
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    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. 62). These quality settings cannot be changed. A4000 IS A2400 IS A2300 A1300 A810 • To
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    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. A4000 IS A2400 IS A2300 A1300 A810 Choose . z Follow step 1 on p. 68
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    Applying Special Effects Still Images Shooting in Monochrome Shoot images in black and white, sepia, or blue and white. Movies A4000 IS A2400 IS A2300 A1300 A810 Choose . z Follow step 1 on p. 68 and choose . Choose a color tone. z Press the p button, press the qr buttons to choose a color tone,
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    down] is displayed. X The lamp blinks and the self-timer sound is played. Join the subjects in the shooting area and look at the camera. X After the camera detects a new face, the lamp blinking and self-timer sound will speed up. (When the flash fires, the lamp will remain lit.) About two
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    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 choose the number of
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    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 camera still (p. 104). • If the flash fires, your shot may be overexposed. In
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    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. Shoot. z Press the movie button. • The resolution
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    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
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    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 be adjusted in 1/3-stop increments, in a range of -2 to
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    , you can lock the exposure, or you can specify focus and exposure separately. 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. X & is displayed, and the exposure is
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    Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation) A3400 IS Using the Touch-Screen Panel z 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). z To unlock AE, release the shutter button and touch the
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    . 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 button halfway. • Although choosing a lower ISO speed may reduce image graininess, there may be a greater risk of
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    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
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    For 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 setting a custom white balance (p. 90). 89
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    the steps in "Adjusting White Balance" (p. 89) to choose . z Aim the camera at a plain white subject, so that the entire screen is white. Press the on the continuous shooting speed, see "Specifications" in the Getting Started guide. Configure the setting. z Press the m button, choose in the menu
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    /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. • As more shots are taken, shooting may slow down. • Shooting may slow down if the flash fires
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    Images Shooting Close-ups (Macro) Movies To restrict the focus to subjects at close range, set the camera to e. For details on the focusing range, see "Specifications" in the Getting Started guide. z Press the q button, press the qr buttons to choose e, and then press the m button. X Once the
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    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 ( gray frames are displayed around other detected faces. • When the camera detects movement, frames will follow moving subjects, within a certain range
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    may misinterpret non-human subjects as faces. • No AF frames are displayed if the camera cannot focus when you press the shutter button halfway. A4000 IS A2400 IS A2300 A1300 A810 Still Images Movies Center One AF frame is displayed in the center. Effective for reliable focusing. A3400 IS
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    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 (Tracking AF) Shoot after choosing
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    is detected, is displayed. z To cancel tracking, press the q button again. Shoot. z Press the shutter button halfway. changes to a blue , which follows the subject as the camera continues to adjust the focus and exposure (Servo AF) (p. 97). z Press the shutter button all the way down to shoot
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    mode helps avoid missing shots of subjects in motion, because the camera continues to focus on the subject and adjust the exposure as long low-light conditions, Servo AF may not be activated (AF frames may not turn blue) when you press the shutter button halfway. In this case, the focus and exposure
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    screen. X When the AF frame mode is set to [Face AiAF], the camera beeps and displays when a face is detected. Focus is maintained even if the If a border was displayed when you touched the screen, move the camera to position the person's face or the subject inside the border before touching
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    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. z With the shutter button pressed halfway, press the q
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    shot. For details on the flash range, see "Flash Range" in the Getting Started guide. ZSlow Synchro With this option, the flash fires to increase the brightness of the main subject (such as people) while the camera shoots at a slow shutter speed to increase the brightness of the background that is
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    with the AE lock (p. 85), you can lock the exposure for the flash shots. Set the flash 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 the r button. X The flash fires, and when ( is displayed
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    zoom (p. 56), you can deactivate it as follows. Configure the setting. z Press the n button, choose [Digital Zoom] on the 4 tab, and then choose [Off] (p. 45). Still Images Magnifying the Area in Focus You can check the focus by pressing the shutter
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    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 (p. 95). Still Images Changing the Image Display Style After Shots Change the way
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    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. z Press the n button, choose [Grid Lines] on the 4 tab, and then choose [On] (p. 45). X Once the setting is complete,
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    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
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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
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    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 your images. z To view the previous image, press the q button. To view the next image, press the r
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    Viewing Pause playback. z 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. X After the movie is finished, is displayed. • To switch to Shooting mode from Playback mode, press the
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    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 flash on the screen in detailed
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    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. z Move the zoom lever toward g to display images in an index. Moving the lever again
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    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
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    Image Viewing Options Magnifying Images Still Images Approximate Position of Displayed Area Magnify an image. z 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. z To zoom out,
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    Images Movies Viewing Slideshows Automatically play back images from a memory card as follows. Access the setting screen. z Press the ...] 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
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    to choose [OK], and then press the m button. • Protected images on a memory card will be erased if you format the card (pp. 126, 127). • Images will 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
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    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,
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    ] 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
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    Image editing (pp. 118 - 120) is only available when the memory card has sufficient free space. Resizing Images Save a copy of images [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
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    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
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    . 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
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    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
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    6 Setting Menu Customize or adjust basic camera functions for greater convenience 123
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    . 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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    , use an empty (or formatted (p. 126)) memory card. • Refer to the ImageBrowser EX User Guide for information on the card folder structure and image formats. Date-Based Image Storage Instead of saving images in folders created each month, you can have the camera create folders each day you shoot to
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    z Choose [Lens Retract], and then choose [0 sec.]. Power-Saving Adjustment Adjust the timing of automatic camera and screen deactivation qr buttons to adjust it as needed. A4000 IS A3400 IS A2400 IS A2300 • To conserve battery power, you should normally choose [On] for [Auto Power Down] and
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    Adjusting Basic Camera Functions Date and Time Adjust the date and time as follows. press the m button. z Use the included stylus to touch on the screen. z Following the on-screen instructions, touch the screen in four positions, one after another: upper left, lower left, lower right, and upper
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    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
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    Adjusting Basic 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.
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    7 Accessories Use included accessories effectively and enjoy the camera in more ways with optional Canon accessories and other compatible accessories sold separately 133
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    The following camera accessories are sold separately. Note that availability varies by area, and some accessories may no longer be available. Power Supplies A4000 IS A3400 IS A2400 IS A2300 Battery Pack NB-11L z Rechargeable lithium-ion battery Battery Charger CB-2LD z Charger for Battery Pack NB
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    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. AC Adapter
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    the charger. • Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-200 can also be used. Flash Units High-Power Flash HF-DC2 z External flash for illuminating subjects that are out of range of the built-in flash. High-Power Flash HF-DC1 can also be used. Other Accessories AV Cable AVC-DC400 z Connect the camera to
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    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
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    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 sure the camera is off. Open the cover. z Follow step 1 on p. 17 to open the memory card/battery cover, and
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    Using Optional Accessories Insert the coupler. z Insert the coupler facing the direction shown, just as you would a battery (following step 2 on p. 18). 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
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    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 shown. Insert the coupler
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    Optional Accessories Connect the power cord. z Insert the adapter plug into the end of the coupler cable. z Insert one end 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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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.
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    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
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    prints from a photo development service can be set up on the camera. Choose up to 998 images on a memory card and configure relevant settings, such as the number of copies, as follows. The printing information you prepare this way will conform DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standards. 148
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    in 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 settings that were configured on another camera. Changing the print settings using this camera may overwrite all previous settings. • Setting [Date] to
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    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
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    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
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    the camera to warn you that the memory card has 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
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    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
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    8 Appendix Helpful information when using the camera 155
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    , for example, ensuring that the terminals do not touch any metal objects. The lens is not retracted. A4000 IS A3400 IS A2400 IS A2300 • Do not open the memory card/battery cover while the camera is on. Close the cover, turn the camera on, and then turn it off again (p. 18). A1300 A810 • Do not open
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    Troubleshooting Display on a TV Camera shooting. Note that the following display problems are not recorded in still images but source. A4000 IS A3400 IS A2400 IS A2300 h flashes on the screen when the shutter range (see "Specifications" in the Getting Started guide). • Set [Lamp Setting] to [On]
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    guide). best results, have subjects look at the red-eye reduction lamp. Also try increasing the lighting in indoor scenes and 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
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    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
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    was attempted without 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
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    the memory card (p. 126). Lens Error • This error may occur if the lens is held while it is moving, or when the camera 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
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    Battery level (p. 163) Camera orientation* White balance (p. 89) Drive mode (p. 90) Self-timer (p. 57) AF frame (p. 93) Camera shake warning (p. 50) A4000 IS A2400 IS A2300 A1300 A810 Metering method (p. 86) Still image resolution (p. 62) Recordable shots Movie resolution Remaining time Digital
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    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
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    166) ISO speed (p. 87) Exposure compensation level (p. 84) White balance (p. 89) Histogram (p. 110) A4000 IS A3400 IS A2400 IS A2300 Battery level (p. 163) A1300 A810 Battery level (p. 163) Metering method (p. 86) Folder number - File number (p. 128) Current image no. / Total no. of images Shutter
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    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
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    to Z when the flash fires. *4 FE lock is 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
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    Functions and Menu Tables I Pt N 3 { *7 { - - - { { { { - { { - { - { *8 - { { { { { *8 { { { { Available or set automatically. - Not available. 167
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    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] (p. 70). *3 Depending on
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    Functions and Menu Tables I Pt N { { { { *6 { { { { { { { { { { { { { *6 { { { { { { { { - { Available or set automatically. - Not available. 169
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    ) Review Info (p. 103) Blink Detection (p. 65) Shooting Mode AG *1 Face AiAF*2 Tracking AF*3 Center*3 Fixed frame*4 On Off On Off On Off*6 On Off On Off On Off Auto Off Evaluative Center Weigh./Spot Off/2 - 10 sec./Hold Off Detailed On Off *1 PowerShot A2300, PowerShot A1300, PowerShot A810
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    Functions and Menu Tables I Pt N { - { *5 - { { { { { *5 { { { { Available or set automatically. - Not available. 171
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    ) 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
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    Functions and Menu Tables I Pt N { Available or set automatically. - Not available. 173
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    125 p. 125 p. 125 pp. 126, 127 p. 128 p. 128 Item Lens Retract Power Saving Date/Time Video System A3400 IS Calibration Language Reset All 1 p. 112 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 Select Images &
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    before removing it from the bag. A4000 IS A3400 IS A2400 IS A2300 • If condensation does form on the camera, stop using it immediately. Continuing to use the camera in this state may damage it. Remove the battery and memory card, and wait until the moisture has evaporated before resuming use. A1300
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    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 Drive mode 90 E Editing i-Contrast 119 Red-eye correction 120 Resizing images 118 Erasing 116 Erasing all 116 Error messages 160 Exposure AE lock 85
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    Menu SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards J Memory cards Self-timer 57 2-second self-timer 58 Customizing the self-timer 58 Servo AF 97 Shooting Shooting date/time J Date/time Shooting information 162 Slideshow 114 Snow (shooting mode 69 Software DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk ......... 2 Installation 32
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    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
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    the equipment. Canon U.S.A., Inc. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. Tel No. (516) 328-5600 Canadian Radio Interference Regulations This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. To ensure proper operation of this product, use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended
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    . DANGER-TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS. For connection to a supply not in the U.S.A., use an attachment plug adapter of the proper configuration for the power outlet, if needed. Battery Charger CB-2LDE In normal use, keep the LED side face-up. The
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    MPEG-4 standard. * Notice displayed in English as required. Battery Pack NB-11L USA and Canada only: The Lithium ion/polymer battery that powers the product is recyclable. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery. NiMH Battery NB-3AH USA and Canada only: The Nickel
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    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
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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
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