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Camera User Guide Photo of PowerShot A3100 IS • Make sure you read this guide before using the camera. • Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future. ENGLISH - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 2
"Canon Customer Card Support" Leaflet Using the PDF Manuals Also refer to the PDF manuals on the CD-ROM. After installation, shortcut icons appear on the desktop. If the software installation fails, you can find the manuals in the Readme folder on the CD-ROM. • Camera User Guide (This Guide - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 3
initial test shots and play them back 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 - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 4
leaving it to the camera to make settings 24 Just take pictures (Easy mode 29 date and time into my shots 61 Take close-up pictures of subjects (macro shooting 67 Add effects and shoot (Poster Effect, Super Vivid 57 Take sepia toned or black and white pictures 73 Change the size of picture - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 5
34 Quickly search pictures 92, 93 Erase pictures 28, 101 Protect pictures from accidental erasure 98 Shoot/View Movies Shoot movies 31 View movies 33, 88 Print Easily print pictures 110 Save Save images to a computer 34 Other Turn off sounds 48 Use the camera abroad 39, 120 Understand - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 6
(Sold Separately 16 Inserting the Battery and Memory Card 16 Setting the Date and Time 19 Setting the Display Language......... 21 Formatting Memory Cards 22 Pressing the Shutter Button 23 Taking Pictures (Smart Auto).......... 24 Viewing Images 27 Erasing Images 28 Shooting in Easy Mode 29 - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 7
the Image Quality 86 AE Lock/Exposure Shift Images with DPOF Settings 114 9 Customizing Camera Settings 115 Changing Camera Settings 116 Changing Shooting Function Settings 121 Changing Playback Function Settings 124 10 Useful Information...... 125 Using Household Power 126 Troubleshooting - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 8
be careful about. • : Troubleshooting tips. • : Hints for getting more out of your camera. • : Supplemental information. • (p. xx): Reference pages."xx" stands for a page number. • This guide assumes all functions are at their default settings. • The various types of memory cards that can be used in - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 9
in asphyxiation. Memory card: Dangerous if swallowed. If this occurs, contact a doctor immediately. • Do not attempt to disassemble or alter any part of the equipment unless expressly indicated to do so in this guide. • To avoid the risk of injury, do not touch the interior of the camera if it has - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 10
charger becomes wet, unplug it from the outlet and consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • Use only the specified battery charger strongly on the lens. This could damage the camera or lead to injury. • Avoid using, placing or storing the camera in the - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 11
Do not aim the camera at bright light sources (the sun, etc.). Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the image sensor. • When using the camera on a beach or • 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 of - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 12
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, how to shoot and view movies and how to transfer images to a computer. Attaching the Strap/Holding the Camera • Be sure to attach the supplied strap to the camera and wrap it around your wrist when shooting to avoid dropping the camera. • Keep your arms tight against your body while holding the - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 14
the cover. 2 Insert the battery. ● Align the S marks on the battery and charger, then insert the battery by sliding it in and down . CB-2LA CB-2LAE 3 . 1 hour and 30 minutes. 4 Remove the battery. ● Unplug the battery charger from the power outlet, then remove the battery by sliding it in and up - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 15
its life span or affect its performance. • The battery charger can also be used when abroad. The charger can be used in regions that have 100 - 240 V a problem. However, if the battery bulges to the point where it will no longer fit into the camera, please contact a Canon Customer Support Help - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 16
function beforehand. Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Insert the included battery and a memory card (sold separately). 1 Check the card's write-protect tab. ● If the memory card has a write-protect tab, you will not be able to record images if the tab is in the locked position. Slide the tab up - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 17
Inserting the Battery and Memory Card 4 Insert the memory card. ● Insert the memory card as shown until it locks into place with a click. ● Be sure the memory card is oriented correctly. Inserting the memory card in the wrong direction could damage the camera. Label 5 Close the cover. ● Close the - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 18
of Shots per Memory Card Memory Card Number of Shots 4 GB 1231 16 GB 5042 Memory Card 4 GB 16 GB Number of Shots 1471 6026 • Values are based on the default settings. • The number of shots that can be taken will vary depending on camera settings, the subject and the memory card used. Can - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 19
screen will appear the first time the camera is turned on. Since the dates and times recorded into your images are based on these settings, be sure to set them. 1 Turn on the camera. ● Press the power button. X The Date/Time screen will appear. 2 Set the date and time. ● Press the qr buttons to - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 20
. ● Follow Steps 2 and 3 on p. 19 to adjust the setting. ● Pressing the n button will close the menu. Date/Time battery • The camera has a built-in date/time battery (backup battery) that allows the date/time settings to be retained for about three weeks after the battery pack has been removed. • By - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 21
Setting the Display Language You can change the language that displays on the screen. 1 Enter Playback mode. ● Press the 1 button. 2 Display the settings screen. ● Press and hold the m button, then press the n button. 3 Set the display language. ● Press the opqr buttons to choose a language, then - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 22
formatted in other devices, you should format the card with this camera. Formatting (initializing) a memory card erases all data on the memory card. As you cannot retrieve the erased data, exercise adequate caution before formatting the memory card. 1 Display the menu. ● Press the n button. 2 Choose - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 23
take precautions such as physically destroying the card to prevent personal information leaks. The total capacity of the memory card displayed in the formatting screen may be less than indicated on the memory card. Pressing the Shutter Button To take images that are in focus, be sure to first press - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 24
Taking Pictures (Smart Auto) Since the camera can determine the subject and shooting conditions, you can let it automatically select the best settings for the scene and just shoot. The camera can also detect and focus on faces, setting the color and brightness to optimal levels. 1 Turn on the camera - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 25
appear on the screen for about two seconds. ● You can take a second picture even while an image is displayed by pressing the shutter button again. ● Scene Icons The camera displays an icon for the scene it has determined and then automatically focuses and selects the optimum settings for subject - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 26
Taking Pictures (Smart Auto) Under certain conditions, the icon that appears may not match if the image comes out dark even if the flash fired when shooting? The subject is too far away for the flash to reach. Press the zoom button toward j and hold it until the lens stops moving. The camera will be - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 27
to the oldest. ● Pressing the r button will cycle through the images in the order they were taken, from oldest to newest. ● The images change more quickly if you keep the qr buttons pressed, but they will appear coarse. X The lens will retract after approximately 1 minute elapses. ● Pressing the - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 28
be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing an image. 1 Enter Playback mode. ● Press the 1 button. X The last image you took will appear. 2 Choose an image to erase. ● Press the qr buttons to display an image to erase. 3 Erase the image. ● Press the p button. X [Erase?] appears on the - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 29
In Easy mode, operational instructions are displayed on the screen, and the camera is set so that only the buttons explained on this page and the zoom button are functional. This prevents incorrect operation of the camera, allowing even beginners to take worry-free pictures. 1 Enter 9 mode. ● Set - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 30
in Easy Mode In Easy mode, operational instructions are displayed on the screen, and the camera is set so that only the buttons explained on this page are functional. This prevents incorrect operation of the camera, allowing even beginners to view and erase images without worry. ● Viewing Single - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 31
Shooting Movies The camera can automatically select all settings so that you can shoot movies just by pressing it appear smaller. 3 Focus. ● Press the shutter button halfway to focus. X When the camera focuses, it will beep twice and the indicator will light green. 4 Shoot. ● Press the shutter button fully - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 32
. Microphone 5 Stop shooting. ● Press the shutter button fully again. X The camera will beep once and stop shooting the movie. X The movie will record to the memory card. X Shooting will automatically stop when the memory card fills. Magnifying the subject while shooting Pressing the zoom button - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 33
Viewing Movies You can view the movies you have shot on the screen. 1 Enter Playback mode. ● Press the 1 button. X The last image you took will appear. X appears on movies. 2 Choose a movie. ● Press the qr buttons to choose a movie, then press the m button. X The movie control panel will - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 34
transfer images you have shot with the camera to a computer for viewing. If you are already using ZoomBrowser EX/ImageBrowser, install the software from the included CD-ROM, overwriting your current installation. ● System Requirements Windows Windows 7 OS Windows Vista (including Service Pack - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 35
Software. Windows Place the CD in the computer's CD-ROM drive. ● Place the supplied CD-ROM (DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk) (p. 2) into the computer's CD-ROM drive. Begin installation. ● Click [Easy Installation] and follow the on-screen instructions to proceed with the installation. ● If the [User - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 36
computer. For connection details, refer to the user guide provided with the computer. 3 Turn on the camera. ● Press the 1 button to turn on the camera. 4 Open CameraWindow. Windows ● Click [Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow]. X CameraWindow will appear. ● If CameraWindow - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 37
be sorted by date and saved in separate folders in the Pictures folder. ● When [Image import complete.] appears, click [OK], then click [X] to close CameraWindow. ● Turn off the camera and unplug the cable. ● For details on how to view images using a computer, refer to the Software Guide. You can - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 38
Charger CB-2LA/2LAE* Interface Cable IFC-400PCU* DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk * Also available for purchase separately. Memory Card Card Reader Windows/Macintosh Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers Compact Photo Printers (SELPHY series) Inkjet Printers (PIXMA series) See the user guide - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 39
for an extended period of time or when connecting to a computer or printer. Cannot be used to charge the battery inside the camera. Battery Charger CB-2LA/2LAE An adapter for charging Battery Pack NB-8L. Battery Pack NB-8L Rechargeable lithium-ion battery. CAUTION RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 40
PictBridge Compliant Printers By connecting your camera to a Canon-brand PictBridge compliant printer, you can print your images without having to use a computer. For more information, visit your nearest Canon retailer. PIXMA series Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended. This product is - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 41
2 Learning More This chapter explains the parts of the camera and what appears on the screen, as well as the basic operating instructions. 41 - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 42
DC Coupler Terminal Cover (p. 126) Memory Card / Battery Cover (p. 16) Strap Mount (p. 13) Mode Dial Use the mode dial to change the Shooting mode. P Mode Choose settings yourself to take various types of pictures (p. 66). Auto Mode You can leave it to the camera to select settings for fully - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 43
, 95) A / V OUT (Audio/Video Output) / DIGITAL Terminal (pp. 36, 97, 110) memory card or various information is being transmitted. Do not turn off the power, open the memory card slot/battery cover, shake or jolt the camera. These actions may corrupt the image data or cause the camera or memory card - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 44
the display by pressing the l button while the image displays right after shooting. However, "Simple Information" will not display. You can change the display that appears first by pressing the n button to choose the 4 tab, then setting [Review - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 45
"Detailed Information Display" (p. 44) is called the histogram. The histogram shows the distribution of brightness in an image horizontally, screen will turn off approximately 1 minute after the camera is last operated. After about 2 more minutes, the lens will retract and the power will turn off. - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 46
FUNC. Menu - Basic Operations Commonly used shooting functions can be set with the FUNC. menu. The menu items and options differ depending on the mode (pp. 134 - 135). 1 Choose a shooting mode. ● Set the mode dial to the desired Shooting mode. 2 Display the FUNC. menu. ● Press the m button. - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 47
MENU - Basic Operations Various functions can be set from the menus. The menu items are organized under tabs, such as for shooting (4) and playback (1). The available menu items differ depending on the mode (pp. 136 - 137). 1 Display the menu. ● Press the n button. 2 Choose a tab. ● Press the qr - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 48
Changing the Sound Settings You can silence or adjust the volume of camera sounds. ● Muting Sounds 1 Display the menu. ● Press the n button. 2 Choose [Mute]. ● Press the qr buttons to choose the 3 tab. ● Press the op buttons to choose [ - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 49
3 tab. ● Pressing the l button again for more than one second will return the screen to the original brightness. • The next time you turn on the camera, the screen will be at the brightness setting chosen in the 3 tab. • When you have set the brightness to its highest setting in the 3 tab - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 50
When you have mistakenly changed a setting, you can reset the camera to the default settings. 1 Display the menu. ● Press the . X The camera will reset to the default settings. Are there functions that cannot be reset? • The [Date/Time] (p. 19) in the 3 tab, [Language] (p. 21), [Video System] (p. 97 - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 51
Formatting Perform low level formatting when you think that the recording/reading speed of a memory card has dropped. Performing a low-level format on a memory card erases all data on the memory card. As you cannot retrieve the erased data, exercise adequate caution before performing a low-level - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 52
Clock Functions About low level formatting If the [Memory card error] message appears, or if the camera does not work correctly, performing a low level format may solve the problem. Copy the images from the memory card to a computer or other device before performing a low level format. • Low level - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 53
-timer. • When you choose a Shooting mode that matches a particular set of conditions, the camera will automatically select any necessary settings. All you need do is press the shutter button to take an optimized picture. • This chapter assumes A mode is set for "Turning the Flash Off" (p. 58) to - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 54
Shooting in Various Conditions The camera will select the necessary settings for the conditions in which of city nightscapes or people against night backgrounds. ● If you hold the camera firmly, you can take pictures with reduced camera shake, even without a tripod. CTake shots of kids and pets (Kids - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 55
shots (Indoor) ● Lets you shoot indoors with natural colors. In F, C or H mode, images may appear coarse because the ISO speed (p. 71) is increased to match the shooting conditions. Shooting in Special Scenes The camera will select the necessary settings for the conditions in which you wish to shoot - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 56
faster than in A mode so that you can shoot in dark places with reduced camera shake and subject blur. Recommended for shooting in candlelight or similarly dark scenes. ● A recording pixel setting of will display, and the image will be fixed at 1600 x 1200 pixels. w Take shots of people at the beach - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 57
camera to a tripod to prevent the camera from moving and blurring the image. Additionally, if you attach the camera to a tripod, you should set [IS Mode] to [Off] (p. 123). ● Adding Effects and Shooting Shoot images expected results with images shot in and , try taking some test shots first. Modes - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 58
, follow the steps above to return the setting to . What if a flashing appears? When you press the shutter button halfway in low light conditions where camera shake is likely, a flashing will appear on the screen. Attach the - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 59
on the subject. What if the zoom factor appears in blue? Images shot at zoom factors that appear in blue will be coarse. Turning off the digital zoom To turn off the digital zoom, press the n button, choose the 4 tab, and choose [Digital Zoom] and the [Off] option. The focal length when using the - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 60
by an equivalent of 1.5x or 2.0x 1.4x or 2.3x. This enables a faster shutter speed and less chance of camera shake than the zoom (including digital zoom) used by itself at the same zoom factor. The images may appear coarse, however, depending on the combination of recording pixel (p. 68) and - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 61
time as follows. However, if you do this for images with an embedded date and time, the date and time may be printed twice. • Use the DPOF print settings (p. 112) to print. • Use the included software to print. Refer to the Software Guide for details. • Print using printer functions. Refer to the - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 62
Using the Self-Timer The self-timer can be used to shoot a group photo that includes the photographer. The camera will activate approximately 10 seconds after the shutter button is pressed. 1 Press the p button. 2 Choose Ò. ● Press the op buttons to choose Ò, then press the m button. X - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 63
Using the Face Self-Timer To take a photo that includes the photographer, such a group photo, compose the shot, and press the shutter button. The camera will shoot two seconds after you enter the shot and it detects your face (p. 78). 1 Choose ". ● Follow Steps 1 - 2 on p. 55 and choose ". 2 Compose - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 64
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4 Choosing Settings Yourself In this chapter you will learn how to use the various functions in G mode to progressively advance your shooting skills. • This chapter assumes that the mode dial is set to G mode. • G stands for Program AE. • Before attempting to shoot using a function explained in this - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 66
(p. 67) • Choose a higher ISO speed (p. 71) Adjusting the Brightness (Exposure Compensation) You can adjust the standard exposure set by the camera in 1/3-stop increments in the range of -2 to +2. 1 Enter Exposure Compensation mode. ● Press the o button. 2 Adjust the brightness. ● While watching - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 67
angle setting of the lens). Choose e. ● After pressing the q button, press the qr buttons to choose e, then press the m button. X Once set, e will appear on the screen. The edges of the image may darken if the flash fires. How can I take better close-ups? • Try attaching the camera to a tripod and - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 68
, u will appear on the screen. Changing the Recording Pixel Setting (Image Size) You can choose from six recording pixels (image size) settings. 1 Choose the recording pixel setting. ● After pressing the screen. If you choose , you cannot use Digital Zoom (p. 59) or Digital TeleConverter (p. 60). 68 - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 69
will appear on the screen. Approximate Values for Recording Pixels and Compression Ratio Recording Pixels Compression Ratio Single Image Data Size (Approx. KB) Number of Recordable Images 4 GB 16 GB (Large) 12 M/4000 x 3000 3084 1474 1231 2514 5042 10295 (Medium 1) 8 M/3264 x 2448 2060 - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 70
4022 8101 16473 • The values in the table are measured according to Canon standards and may change depending on the subject, memory card and camera settings. Approximate Values for Paper Size ● Suitable for sending images as e-mail A2 attachments. A3 ● For printing on wide size paper. A4 - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 71
certain shooting conditions. • Raising the ISO speed results in a faster shutter speed, reducing camera shake and letting the flash reach greater distances to the subject. The images, however, will appear coarse. • When the camera is set to , you can press the shutter button halfway to display the - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 72
Fluorescent H Daylight fluorescent, daylight-type (3-wavelength) fluorescent lighting Custom Manually sets a custom white balance. ● Custom White Balance You the white balance data. If you change camera settings after recording white balance data, the tone may not turn out properly. 72 - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 73
Colors) You can change the tone of an image to sepia or black and white when shooting. 1 Choose My Colors. ● in the and modes (p. 72). ● Custom Color The contrast, sharpness, and color saturation in an image can be chosen and set at 5 different levels. ● Follow Step 2 above to choose , then - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 74
. 3 Shoot. X As long as you hold the shutter button down, the camera will shoot successive images. • Cannot be used with the self-timer (pp. 62, 74, 75). shooting, the focus and exposure are locked when the shutter button is pressed halfway. • For a certain interval, images may not be recorded, and - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 75
). • If the flash fires, the shooting interval may be longer. • If you set a high number of shots, the shooting interval may be longer. • If the memory card becomes full, shooting stops automatically. 75 - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 76
can use a TV to display the camera screen content while shooting. • Connect the camera to a TV as described in "Viewing Images on a TV" (p. 97). • Shooting procedures are the same as when using the camera screen. Changing the Composition with the Focus Lock While you keep the shutter button pressed - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 77
advanced version of Chapter 4 and explains how to take pictures using various functions. • This chapter assumes that the mode dial is set to G mode. • The section "Shooting Long Exposures" (p. 84) assumes that the mode dial is set to K mode and the camera is in ≈. • Before attempting to shoot using - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 78
camera is pointed at subjects, a white frame appears on the face the camera on faces on which the camera focuses. • If a face is not frames will appear on the areas the camera focuses on when the shutter button is camera may mistakenly identify non-human subjects as a face. • If the camera cannot - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 79
, then choose the [AF Frame Size] menu item and [Small] option. • The setting is configured to [Normal] when the Digital Zoom (p. 59) or Digital Tele-converter (p. 60) is used. If the camera cannot focus when you press the shutter button halfway, the AF frame will turn yellow and will appear on the - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 80
the Person to Focus On (Face Select) You can choose a specific person's face to focus on and then shoot. 1 Enter Face Select mode. ● Point the camera toward the face of the subject and press the 0 button. X After [Face Select : On] appears, a face frame will appear around the face detected as the - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 81
focus, the focal distance will not change even when you release your finger from the shutter button. 1 Lock the focus. ● Keep the shutter button pressed halfway and press the q button. X The focus locks and % appears on the screen. ● If you release your finger from the shutter button and press the - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 82
. 2 Compose the scene and shoot. Shooting with the FE Lock Just as with the AE lock, you can lock the exposure for shooting with the flash. FE stands for "Flash Exposure". 1 Choose h (p. 67). 2 Lock the flash exposure. ● Point the camera toward the subject and press the o button while pressing the - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 83
a tripod to prevent the camera from moving and blurring the image. Additionally, if you attach the camera to a tripod, you should set [IS Mode] to [Off] (p. 123). Red-Eye Correction You can automatically correct red-eye that occurs in images taken with the flash. 1 Choose [Flash Settings]. ● Press - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 84
are processed to eliminate noise after being taken. A certain amount of processing time may be needed before you can take the next shot. • If you attach the camera to a tripod, you should set the [IS Mode] to [Off] (p. 123). If the flash fires, the image may be overexposed. If this happens, set - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 85
6 Using Various Functions for Shooting Movies This chapter provides more advanced information than the "Shooting Movies" and "Viewing Movies" sections of Chapter 1. • This chapter assumes that the mode dial is set to E (Movie mode). 85 - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 86
screen. Image Quality Table Image Quality ( Canon's testing standards. • Recording will automatically stop when either the clip file size reaches 4 GB or the recording time reaches approximately 1 hour. • Recording may stop even if the maximum clip length has not been reached on some memory cards - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 87
again to release the lock. 3 Change the exposure. ● While watching the screen, press the qr buttons to adjust the brightness. 4 Shoot. Other Shooting Functions The following functions can be used in the same way as for still images. • Zooming in More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom) (p. 59) You - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 88
Image Transitions (p. 96) • Viewing Images on a TV (p. 97) • Protecting Images (p. 98) • Erasing All Images (p. 101) • Tagging Images as Favorites (p. 103) • Organizing Images by Category (My Category) (p. 104) • Rotating Images printer (p. 110). Refer to the Personal Printing Guide for details. 88 - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 89
Editing You can trim the beginnings and ends of recorded movies in one-second increments. 1 Choose *. ● Follow Steps 1 - 3 on p. 33, choose * and press the m button. X The movie editing panel and the movie editing bar will appear on the screen. Movie Editing Panel Movie Editing Bar 2 Set the - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 90
] is chosen in Step 4, the unedited movie is overwritten with the edited movie, erasing the original. • When there is not enough space left on the memory card, only [Overwrite] can be chosen. • If the battery is depleted partway through editing, the edited movie clips may not be saved. When editing - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 91
Playback mode before operating the camera. • It may not be possible to play back or edit images that have been edited on a computer, had their file name changed, or have been taken on a different camera. • The edit function (pp. 106 - 108) cannot be used if the memory card does not have free space - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 92
by Scrolling Pressing the qr buttons for more than one second will display images in a line letting you quickly search them. You can also jump by the shooting date (Scroll Display). Choose an image. ● If you set single image playback and press the qr buttons for more than one second, the screen - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 93
[Scroll Display] in the 1 tab and choose [Off]. Searching for Images Using the Jump Display When there are many images on the memory card, you can search them by a specified method or image unit. 1 Choose a jump method. ● In Single Image Playback, press the o button. X The search method and the - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 94
matching the jump method, the qr buttons will not function. Viewing Slideshows You can automatically play back images recorded to a memory card. 1 Choose [Slideshow]. ● Press the n button, choose [Slideshow] from the 1 tab and press the m button. 2 Make the setting. ● Press the op buttons to choose - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 95
Frame, or the area of a face that was detected, to check the focus. 1 Press the l button, and switch to the focus check display (p. 44). ● For images with detected faces, you can also switch to the focus check display by pressing the 0 button. X A white frame will appear where the AF frame or - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 96
can move the location of the displayed area. ● Press the zoom button toward g to zoom out, or continue to hold it to return to Single Image Playback. ● When appears on the screen, press the m button to switch to . Press the qr buttons to switch between - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 97
can connect the camera to a TV to view images you have shot. White or Black 1 Turn off the camera and TV. 2 Connect the camera to the TV. ● Open the camera's terminal cover and fully insert the cable plug into the camera's terminal. ● Insert the cable plug fully into the video input terminals as - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 98
28, 101). • If you format the memory card (pp. 22, 51), protected images will also be erased. • If you switch Shooting modes or turn off the power before performing the operations in Step 4, images will not be protected. Protected images cannot be erased with the camera's erase function. To erase an - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 99
. ● If you press the n button, a confirmation screen will appear. ● Press the qr buttons to choose [OK], then press the m button. X The images will be protected. ● Choose Range 1 Choose [Select Range]. ● Follow Step 2 on p. 98 to choose [Select Range] and press the m button. 2 Choose the starting - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 100
. ● Press the p button, choose [Protect] and press the m button. ● Choose All Images 1 Choose [All Images]. ● Follow Step 2 on p. 98 to choose [All Images] and press the m button. 2 Protect images. ● Press the op buttons to choose [Protect] and press the m button. You can unlock groups of protected - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 101
[Erase] in the 1 tab, and press the m button. 2 Choose [All Images]. ● Press the op buttons to choose [All Images], then press the m button. 3 Erase. ● Press the qr buttons to choose [OK], then press the m button. X All images will be erased. ● Pressing the n button will restore the menu screen - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 102
. X Once set, will appear on the screen. ● Pressing the m button once more deselects the image, and will disappear. ● To choose multiple images, repeat the above operation. 2 Erase. ● If you press the n button, a confirmation screen will appear. ● Press the qr buttons to choose [OK] and press the - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 103
to choose [OK] and press the m button. X The image will be tagged as a favorite. If you switch Shooting modes or turn off the power before making the setting, images will not be tagged as favorites. If you use Windows 7 or Windows Vista and transfer tagged images to the computer, they will be given - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 104
Shooting modes or turn the camera off before performing the steps listed below, the images will not be registered to categories. Images are automatically categorized by shooting condition as they are shot. : Images with detected faces, or images shot in I, C, F. : Images detected as , , in A or - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 105
1 Choose [Select Range]. ● Follow Step 2 on p. 104 to choose [Select Range] and press the m button. ● Follow Steps 2 - 3 on pp. 99 - 100 to choose images. ● Press the p button, choose the item and press the qr buttons to choose a type. 2 Make the setting. ● Press the p button to choose [Select] and - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 106
Choose [Resize]. ● Press the n button and choose the 1 tab, then choose [Resize] and press the m button. 2 Choose an image. ● Press the qr buttons to choose the image and press the m button. 3 Choose an image size. ● Press the qr buttons to choose an option, then press the m button. X The [Save new - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 107
Display Recorded pixels after trimming 3 Adjust the trimming area. X A frame will appear around the portion of the image to be trimmed. X The original image will display in the upper left and the trimmed image will display in the lower right. ● If you press the zoom button to the left or right, you - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 108
, choose the 1 tab and [Red-Eye Correction], then press the m button. 2 Choose an image. ● Press the qr buttons to choose an image. 3 Correct the image. ● Press the m button. X Red-eye detected by the camera will be corrected and a frame will appear around the corrected portion. ● You can magnify or - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 109
8 Printing This chapter explains how to choose images for printing, and print using a PictBridge compliant printer (sold separately, p. 40). Please also refer to the Personal Printing Guide. Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers SELPHY series PIXMA series 109 - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 110
cable's larger plug into the printer. For connection details, refer to the user guide provided with the printer. 3 Turn on the printer. 4 Turn on the camera. ● Press the 1 button to turn on the camera. X will appear on the screen. 5 Choose an image to print. ● Press the qr buttons to choose an - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 111
to print additional images, repeat Steps 5 and 6 after printing has completed. ● After printing has completed, turn off the camera and printer, and unplug the interface cable. • Refer to the Personal Printing Guide for details on printing. • Refer to pp. 38, 40 for Canon-brand Pictbridge compliant - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 112
DPOF) You can choose up to 998 images on a memory card for printing and specify settings such as the number of copies so that they can be printed together or processed at a photo developer service. These selection methods comply with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standards. ● Print Settings - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 113
to [On] at the same time. • The date will be printed in the style set in the [Date/Time] function in the 3 tab (p. 19). ● Choosing the Number of Copies 1 Choose [Select Images & Qty.]. ● Press the n button and choose the 2 tab, then choose [Select Images & Qty.] and press the m button. 2 Choose an - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 114
to choose [OK], then press the m button. Printing Images with DPOF Settings The following examples use the Canon SELPHY series printers. 1 Number of copies to print Connect the camera to the printer. ● Follow Steps 1 - 4 on p. 110. 2 Print images. ● Press the op buttons to choose [Print now - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 115
9 Customizing Camera Settings You can customize various settings to suit your shooting preferences. The first part of this chapter explains convenient and commonly used functions. The latter part explains how to change shooting and playback settings to suit your purposes. 115 - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 116
Changing Camera Settings You can customize convenient and commonly used functions from the [Hints & Tips], then press the qr buttons to choose [Off]. ● Change Sounds You can change your camera's operation sounds. ● Choose [Sound Options], then press the m button. ● Press the op buttons to choose - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 117
to complete registration. Any previously registered start-up image will be overwritten when registering a new start-up image. Register images or sounds with the included software You can register images or sounds to the camera using the included software. Refer to the Software Guide for details. 117 - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 118
a memory card already containing images, the newly assigned file numbers may continue the existing numbering for both the [Continuous] and [Auto Reset] settings. If you want to start over with file number 0001, format the memory card before use (p. 22). • Refer to the Software Guide for information - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 119
. ● Choose [Create Folder] and press the qr buttons to choose [Daily]. X Images will be saved into folders created on each shooting date. ● Changing the Lens Retract Time For safety reasons, the lens retracts about 1 minute after pressing the 1 button when in a Shooting mode (p. 27). If you want the - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 120
Camera Using the World Clock When traveling abroad, you can record images with local dates and times simply by switching the time zone setting. If you press the m button. ● When setting this for the first time, check the information that displays on the screen at the left, and press the m button. ● - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 121
to choose [ World], then press the n button. ● will appear in the shooting screen (p. 132). If you change the date or time in the setting (p. 19), your [ Home] time and date will automatically change. Changing Shooting Function Settings If you set the mode dial to G, you can change the settings in - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 122
Displays Right After Shooting You can change the way the image displays after shooting. ● Choose [Review Info], then press the qr buttons to choose an option. Off Displays the image only. Detailed Displays detailed information (p. 44). Focus Check The area inside the AF frame is magnified - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 123
is only active at the moment of shooting. Panning Image stabilization only counters up and down motion. This option is recommended for shooting objects moving horizontally. • If camera shake is too strong, attach the camera to a tripod. If you attach the camera to a tripod, you should set the IS - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 124
Settings You can adjust the settings in the 1 tab by pressing the 1 button (p. 47). ● Choosing the Image that First Displays in Playback ● Choose [Resume], then press the qr buttons to choose an option. Last seen Resumes with the image last viewed. Last shot Resumes with the most recently shot - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 125
10 Useful Information This chapter introduces how to use the AC adapter kit (sold separately), troubleshooting tips, and contains lists of functions and items that appear on the screen. The index also appears at the end. 125 - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 126
plug the other end into a power outlet. ● You can turn the camera on to use it. ● After you finish, turn off the camera and unplug the power cord from the power outlet. Do not unplug the plug or power cord with the camera turned on. This could erase images you have taken or damage the - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 127
problem, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed on the included customer support list. Power You pressed the power button, but nothing happened. • Confirm that the battery is properly inserted (p. 16). • Confirm that the battery is not depleted (p. 15). • Confirm that the memory card - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 128
Troubleshooting Image compensation (p. 66). • Use the AE lock, or spot metering to shoot (pp. flash photography (p. 67). Image taken using the flash is too images to the memory card takes a long time, or continuous shooting slows down. • Perform a low-level format of the memory card in the camera - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 129
be able to play back images or movies. Refer to the Software Guide for information regarding folder structure or file names. Playback stops, or audio cuts out. • Use a memory card that has been formatted on this camera (p. 22). • If you copy a movie to a memory card that reads slowly, playback may - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 130
an image without a memory card, or with a memory card installed incorrectly. Install the memory card in the correct direction to shoot (p. 16). Memory card error (p. 52) • If the same message appears even when a formatted memory card is installed in the correct direction, contact a Canon Customer - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 131
dust or sand in the air. • If this error message continues to appear, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk as there may be a problem with the lens. A camera error was detected (Error number) • If an error code appears directly after taking a picture, the shot may not have been recorded. Check - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 132
(p. 81) AF Frame (p. 25) Date Stamp (p. 61) ISO Speed (p. 71) AE Lock (p. 82), FE Lock (p. 82) Shutter Speed Aperture Value Exposure Compensation (p. 66) Zoom Bar (p. 24) Image Stabilizer (p. 123) Time Zone (p. 120) * : Standard, : Held vertically When shooting, the camera detects if it is held - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 133
Displayed on the Screen ● Playback (Detailed Information Display) My Category (p. 104) Shooting Mode ISO Speed (p. 71) Exposure Compensation (p. 66), Exposure Shift Amount (p. 87) White Balance (p. 72) Histogram (p. 45) Compression (Image Quality) (p. 69) Recording Pixels (p. 68), AVI (Movies - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 134
75) AE Lock (p. 82)/FE Lock (p. 82) AF Lock (p. 81) Face Selection (p. 80) Screen Display (p. 44) TV Display (p. 97) ÒÎ $ *2 Information View No Information G A9 fixed at , compression ratio (image quality) fixed at . *4 A recording pixel setting of will display, the image will be fixed at 1600 - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 135
Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode IJF C H " K E wOPt ≈ { *1 *1 { *1 *1 1 - Func. Menu 4 { Selectable, or set automatically. - Not selectable 135 - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 136
4 Shooting Menu Function AF Frame (p. 78) AF Frame Size (p. 79) Digital Zoom (p. 59) AF-Point Zoom (p. 79) AF-assist Beam (p. 121) Flash Settings (pp. 83, 122) Review (p. 122) Review Info (p. 122) Disp. Overlay (p. 123) IS Mode (p. 123) Date Stamp (p. 61) *1 AiAF *2 Fixed to [On]. *3 Fixed to [Off - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 137
Menus IJF C H " K E wOPt ≈ 1 3 3 { { 3 3 { Selectable, or set automatically. - Not selectable 137 - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 138
LCD Brightness Start-up Image Start-up Image Format File Numbering Create Folder Lens Retract Power Saving Time Zone Date/Time Video System Language Reset All * Default setting On*/Off Set within a range of ±2. Add an image as start-up image. On*/Off Formats memory card, erasing all data Continuous - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 139
setting Options/Summary Plays back images automatically. Erases images. Erases all images. Protects images. Rotates images. Tags images as favorites. Categorizes images. Corrects red eyes in still images. Trims portions of still images. Resizes and saves still images. On*/Off Last seen*/Last - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 140
Image Stabilization Lens lock images/sec. Normal: Approx. 0.8 images/sec. Low Light: Approx. 2.1 images/sec. Self-timer Approx. 10-sec./Approx. 2-sec. delay, Custom Timer Recording Media SD memory card, SDHC memory card, SDXC memory card, MultiMediaCard, MMCplus memory card, HC MMCplus memory card - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 141
Monaural* Analog video output: NTSC/PAL selectable* * Dedicated connector (female) with unified type of digital, audio and video. Communication Settings Weight (CIPA compliant Approx. 155 g (5.47 oz.) (Including the battery and memory card) Approx. 136 g (4.79 oz.) (Camera body only) 141 - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 142
35.4 x 40.4 x 5.9 mm (1.39 x 1.59 x 0.23 in.) Weight Approx. 17 g (0.6 oz.) Battery Charger CB-2LA/2LAE Rated Input 100 - 240 V AC (50/60 Hz 12 VA), 0.10 A (100 V) - power cord) • All data is based on tests by Canon. • Camera specifications or appearance are subject to change without notice. 142 - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 143
lens. For stubborn dirt contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed on the customer support leaflet supplied with your camera. • When you move the camera formed, stop using the camera immediately. Continued use may damage the camera. Remove the battery and memory card, and wait until the - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 144
AF Lock 81 AV Cable 2, 97 B Battery Battery Charger 2, 39 Charge 14 Charge Indicator 15 Date/Time Battery 20 Power Saving 45, 119, 120 Beach (Scene Mode 56 Black and White Images 73 C Camera Shake 58, 123 Center 78 Clock Function 52 Components Guide 42 Compression Ratio (Image Quality - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 145
Check 95 Focus Lock 76 Foliage (Scene Mode 56 Format J Memory Cards, Formatting Formatting (Memory Card 22, 51 FUNC. Menu Basic Operations 46 List 134 G Grid Lines 123 H Histogram 45 Household Power 126 I Image Quality J Compression Ratio Images Display Time 122 Erasing Images 28, 101 - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 146
Software DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk ....2 Software Guide 2 Transferring Images to a Computer 34 Sound Settings 48 Strap 2, 13 Super Vivid (Scene Mode 57 T Terminal 36, 97, 110, 126 146 Time Zone 120 Tone (White Balance 72 Travel Abroad 15, 120 Trimming 107 Troubleshooting 127 V Video - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 147
MEMO 147 - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 148
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