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DIGITAL CAMERA ENGLISH Camera User Guide Camera User Guide CDI-E120-010 © 2004 CANON INC. PRINTED IN CHINA z Please read the Read This First section (p. 5). z Please also see the Software Starter Guide and the Direct Print User Guide. - Canon PowerShot A310 | PowerShot A310 Camera User Guide - Page 2
Flowchart and Reference Guides This Guide Shooting with the Camera Software Starter Guide Installing the Software This Guide Connecting the Camera to a Computer This Guide Software Starter Guide Downloading Images to a Computer Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended. This product is - Canon PowerShot A310 | PowerShot A310 Camera User Guide - Page 3
using your camera. Disclaimer z While every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this guide is accurate and complete, no liability can be accepted for any errors or omissions. Canon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described - Canon PowerShot A310 | PowerShot A310 Camera User Guide - Page 4
Trademark Acknowledgments • Canon and PowerShot are trademarks of Canon, Inc. • CompactFlash is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation. • iBook and Mode This mark denotes issues that may affect the camera's operation. This mark denotes additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures. 2 - Canon PowerShot A310 | PowerShot A310 Camera User Guide - Page 5
Please Read 5 Safety Precautions 6 Preventing Malfunctions 11 Components Guide 12 Preparing the Camera 15 Installing the Battery and CF Card 15 Formatting a CF Card 18 Setting the Date/Time 20 Setting the Language 21 Basic Functions 23 Turning the Power On/Off 23 Switching between - Canon PowerShot A310 | PowerShot A310 Camera User Guide - Page 6
Transfer Order)...........82 Downloading Images to a Computer 83 Downloading Directly from a CF card 91 Resetting the File Number 92 Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings)......93 Registering My Camera Settings 94 List of Messages 98 Troubleshooting 100 Appendix 105 Replacing - Canon PowerShot A310 | PowerShot A310 Camera User Guide - Page 7
if the image was shot for personal use. Warranty Limitations This camera's warranty is only effective in the country of sale. If a problem arises while the camera is in use abroad, please convey it back to the country of sale before proceeding with a warranty claim to a Canon Customer Support Help - Canon PowerShot A310 | PowerShot A310 Camera User Guide - Page 8
are intended to instruct you in the safe and correct operation of the camera and its accessories to prevent injuries or damage to yourself, other persons and equipment. z In the next few pages, the term "equipment" refers primarily to the camera, batteries, and separately sold battery and charger - Canon PowerShot A310 | PowerShot A310 Camera User Guide - Page 9
to consult your camera distributor or a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. z Stop operating the equipment immediately if it emits smoke or noxious fumes. Failure to do so may result in fire or electrical shock. Immediately turn the camera's power off, remove the camera batteries or unplug the - Canon PowerShot A310 | PowerShot A310 Camera User Guide - Page 10
to do so may result in fire or electrical shock. Immediately turn the camera's power off, remove the camera batteries or unplug the power cord from the power outlet. Please consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. z Do not allow the equipment to come into - Canon PowerShot A310 | PowerShot A310 Camera User Guide - Page 11
, use only Canon AA-size NiMH batteries and the charger recommended for use with these batteries. Use of another charger may cause batteries to overheat or deform, posing risk of fire or electric shock. z Disconnect the battery charger or compact power adapter from both the camera and power outlet - Canon PowerShot A310 | PowerShot A310 Camera User Guide - Page 12
or other injuries. High temperatures may also cause deformation of the casing. Ensure that there is good ventilation when using the battery charger to charge the batteries or power the camera. z Do not store the equipment in humid or dusty areas. Storage in such areas could lead to fire, electrical - Canon PowerShot A310 | PowerShot A310 Camera User Guide - Page 13
from the bag. If Condensation Forms Inside the Camera Stop using the camera immediately if you detect condensation. Continued use may damage the equipment. Remove the CF card and battery or power cord (if connected) from the camera and wait until the moisture evaporates completely before resuming - Canon PowerShot A310 | PowerShot A310 Camera User Guide - Page 14
Printers: Interface Cable IFC-400PCU (supplied with the camera) • PictBridge Compliant Non-Canon Printers: Interface Cable IFC-400PCU (supplied with the camera) Please refer to the System Map or the Direct Print User Guide supplied with the camera for direct print compatible printer information. 12 - Canon PowerShot A310 | PowerShot A310 Camera User Guide - Page 15
Components Guide Date Battery Holder (p. 105) Viewfinder (p. 32) Strap Mount* CF Card Slot/ Battery Cover (p. 15) Speaker Tripod Socket LCD Monitor (p. 26) * Be careful when carrying the camera by the strap. Don't swing the camera on the strap, and keep the strap and camera body clear of obstacles. - Canon PowerShot A310 | PowerShot A310 Camera User Guide - Page 16
Printing: See the Direct Print User Guide (separate from this guide). - Downloading images (Windows only): See page 83 of this guide and the Software Starter Guide (separate from this guide). The indicator blinks or lights during a printer or computer connection. Blue: Ready to Print/Ready to - Canon PowerShot A310 | PowerShot A310 Camera User Guide - Page 17
the Camera Installing the Battery and CF Card Insert two (2) AA-size alkaline batteries (included with the camera) or two (2) AA-size NiMH batteries (sold separately) and insert the CF card. 1 Close the lens cover and check that the camera power is off. 2 Slide the CF card slot/battery cover - Canon PowerShot A310 | PowerShot A310 Camera User Guide - Page 18
the following operations as recorded images may be damaged as a result. • Turn the camera off • Open the CF card slot/battery cover • Shake the camera z You are recommended to use CF cards that have been formatted in your camera (p. 18). The card supplied with the camera may be used without further - Canon PowerShot A310 | PowerShot A310 Camera User Guide - Page 19
at low temperatures when alkaline batteries are used. Also due to their specifications, alkaline batteries may expire faster than NiMH batteries. If you are using the camera in cold areas or for a long time, we recommend using Canon AA-size NiMH Battery Kit NB4-200 (a 4-battery Kit). z While it is - Canon PowerShot A310 | PowerShot A310 Camera User Guide - Page 20
and the camera can no longer operate. Replace the batteries immediately. 18 Formatting a CF Card You should always format a CF card when you wish to use a new one, or when you wish to delete not only the images in the CF card but also other data. Formatting a CF card will permanently erase - Canon PowerShot A310 | PowerShot A310 Camera User Guide - Page 21
the problem by formatting the card. z CF cards formatted with another camera, a computer or peripheral device may not operate correctly. Format these cards with this camera. If formatting in the camera doesn't work properly, turn the camera off and re-insert the CF card. Then turn the camera back - Canon PowerShot A310 | PowerShot A310 Camera User Guide - Page 22
use or store CF cards in the following types of location. • Locations subject to dust or sand • Locations subject to high humidity and high temperatures Setting the Date/Time The Date/Time menu will be displayed when camera power is turned on for the first time or at low date battery power. Perform - Canon PowerShot A310 | PowerShot A310 Camera User Guide - Page 23
1 Turn on the camera (p. 23). 2 Press the MENU button and select the [ (Set up)] menu using or . z Setting the date and time settings does not cause the date/time stamp to appear on images. For printing images with the date on them, refer to page 80, the Direct Print User Guide or Software Starter - Canon PowerShot A310 | PowerShot A310 Camera User Guide - Page 24
Preparing the Camera 4 Select a language using , , or and press the SET button. z The setting menu will reappear without changing the language setting if you press the MENU button instead of the SET button. 5 Press the MENU button. Shortcut Operation The Language menu can also be displayed in - Canon PowerShot A310 | PowerShot A310 Camera User Guide - Page 25
to a separately sold printer (see Direct Print User Guide). z You will hear a start-up sound and see the start-up image when the power is turned on. (To change the start-up sound and image, see Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) p.61, p.93) z The start-up image does not appear when the LCD - Canon PowerShot A310 | PowerShot A310 Camera User Guide - Page 26
Off The LCD monitor automatically shuts off approximately 1 minute* after the last time a camera control is accessed. * This time can be changed (p. 60). When the Display Off Function Activates The LCD monitor display turns back on if the shutter button is pressed halfway or when the lens cover is - Canon PowerShot A310 | PowerShot A310 Camera User Guide - Page 27
Shooting and Playback modes. This is convenient when you wish to shoot again after checking or erasing an image immediately after it is shot. When shooting mode 1 Press the button. z The camera switches to Playback mode. z Press the button again or press the shutter button halfway to return to - Canon PowerShot A310 | PowerShot A310 Camera User Guide - Page 28
to shoot and review images, for menu operations and playing back images. Pressing the DISP. button cycles the LCD monitor to the next mode. Shooting Mode Standard (No Information) DISP. Button Detailed (Information View) AF Frame Spot AE Point Frame DISP. Button No Display - Canon PowerShot A310 | PowerShot A310 Camera User Guide - Page 29
Infinity Shooting Method Light Metering Mode Movie Recording Mode Digital Zoom Setting Camera Shake Warning Low Battery (Red) Basic Functions p .35 p. 65 p. 66 is set to Standard or No display. (The Shooting mode settings may not appear depending on the camera setting.) You can set the flash - Canon PowerShot A310 | PowerShot A310 Camera User Guide - Page 30
. Button Standard File Number DISP. Button No Display Shooting Date/Time Image Number and Total (Display Image/Total) Detailed* Histogram Compression Resolution WAVE format sound memo Movie Protection status 28 DISP. Button Movie Length * Detailed Display is not available in index playback - Canon PowerShot A310 | PowerShot A310 Camera User Guide - Page 31
not a defect. z The on/off setting of the LCD monitor display mode is memorized when the camera is turned off. When the camera is turned on again it assumes the last mode. However, when the LCD monitor is turned on and the "Change the batteries" message appears, the LCD monitor may not automatically - Canon PowerShot A310 | PowerShot A310 Camera User Guide - Page 32
on the LCD monitor for approximately 3 seconds (or the review duration you set from 3 to 10 seconds). If you press the SET button while the image is displayed, it will continue to display (p. 34). z While a recorded image is displayed on the LCD monitor, you can check the exposure with the graph - Canon PowerShot A310 | PowerShot A310 Camera User Guide - Page 33
switch to . 2 Aim the camera at the subject. 3 Press the DISP. button to turn the LCD monitor on and use the zoom button to achieve the desired composition (relative subject size in the viewfinder). : The subject will be enlarged. : The subject will be reduced. z Images can be digitally zoomed up to - Canon PowerShot A310 | PowerShot A310 Camera User Guide - Page 34
or yellow indicator blinks while you press halfway, you can still press fully to take the shot. z Images are first saved into the camera's internal memory before being recorded onto the CF card, allowing the next images to be taken immediately as long as sufficient space is available in the internal - Canon PowerShot A310 | PowerShot A310 Camera User Guide - Page 35
the difference will be. In some cases, portions of images shot up close that appear in the viewfinder will not appear in the recorded image. You are beam is turned off, it may become more difficult for the camera to focus. • Even if the AF-assist beam is turned off, if the flash is on red-eye - Canon PowerShot A310 | PowerShot A310 Camera User Guide - Page 36
addition, the image will keep on displaying regardless of the review duration setting if one of the following operations is performed. z Keeping the shutter button fully pressed z Pressing the button while the image is displayed Press the shutter button halfway again to stop displaying it. You can - Canon PowerShot A310 | PowerShot A310 Camera User Guide - Page 37
the Review setting. z Another picture can be taken even while the last is displayed. Shooting - The Basics Selecting a Shooting Mode The following modes are available with this camera. Auto The camera automatically makes most of the settings for you. You can manually adjust the Manual exposure - Canon PowerShot A310 | PowerShot A310 Camera User Guide - Page 38
Selecting 1 Set the shooting mode switch to . z This will switch to movie mode. 36 Changing the Resolution and Compression pixels z Print card size 86 x 54 mm (3.4 x 2.1 in.) prints S (Small) 640 x 480 pixels z Send images as e- Small mail attachments z Shoot more images * Paper sizes vary - Canon PowerShot A310 | PowerShot A310 Camera User Guide - Page 39
2 Select * or * using or . * The current setting is displayed. Compression 3 Select the compression or resolution you wish to set using or . Compression Number of recordable images 4 Press the FUNC. button. z Image File Sizes (Estimated) (p. 115) z Types of CF cards and resolution (p. 114) 37 - Canon PowerShot A310 | PowerShot A310 Camera User Guide - Page 40
with artificial lighting. The red-eye reduction lamp fires with each shot. Use of a tripod is recommended. 38 1 Press ( on the omni selector) as necessary to select the desired flash mode. - - - - : Available : Available only for the first image 2 Shoot the image. z The flash will fire when the - Canon PowerShot A310 | PowerShot A310 Camera User Guide - Page 41
recharging is completed. Recharging time may vary according to shooting conditions and battery charge levels. z The flash fires twice. A pre-flash will fire and will be followed by the main flash. The pre-flash is used by the camera to obtain the subject's exposure data so that the main flash can - Canon PowerShot A310 | PowerShot A310 Camera User Guide - Page 42
or coming closer to the subject. *The shutter will not activate for approximately 1 second after the redeye reduction omni selector) to display or . - : Available : Available only for the first image z Pressing / ( on the omni selector) cancels the macro mode. 2 Shoot the image. z Shooting - Canon PowerShot A310 | PowerShot A310 Camera User Guide - Page 43
With subjects framed in the viewfinder when in macro mode, part of the image may not appear in the final shot (p. 32). z The recordable -timer sound by changing the setting in [Selftimer Sound] in the [ (My Camera)] menu (p. 61). Continuous Mode Shooting Mode Use this mode to shoot successive frames - Canon PowerShot A310 | PowerShot A310 Camera User Guide - Page 44
stop when the shutter button is released. z The shooting speed is approximately 2.2 frames per second (Large/Fine, LCD monitor off). (These figures reflect Canon's testing standard. The actual figures will vary according to the shooting conditions and settings.) z If internal memory becomes full - Canon PowerShot A310 | PowerShot A310 Camera User Guide - Page 45
. Shooting - The Basics z Make the brightness in each image consistent. The final image will appear unnatural if the difference in brightness is too great. z Pan (swivel) the camera to take successive shots. z To shoot close-ups, slide the camera over the subject, keeping it parallel to the subject - Canon PowerShot A310 | PowerShot A310 Camera User Guide - Page 46
. z Minor discrepancies in the overlap can be corrected with the software. Sequence z An image can be retaken. Press or to return to that frame. 4 Use the same procedures to shoot the remaining frames. z A maximum of 26 images can be recorded either horizontally or vertically. 5 Press the SET - Canon PowerShot A310 | PowerShot A310 Camera User Guide - Page 47
turns on and displays the stop unexpectedly with the following types of CF cards. - Slow recording cards - Cards formatted on a different camera or a computer - Cards which have had images recorded and erased repeatedly Although recording time may not display properly during shooting, the movie will - Canon PowerShot A310 | PowerShot A310 Camera User Guide - Page 48
correctly on the CF card. Recording time will display properly if you format the CF card in this camera (excluding slow recording CF cards). z Be careful a computer. (QuickTime (for Windows) is bundled on the supplied Digital Camera Solution Disk. On the Macintosh platform, QuickTime 3.0 or later is - Canon PowerShot A310 | PowerShot A310 Camera User Guide - Page 49
more rapidly between images, but the images will not appear as clearly. You may not be able to play back images that have been shot with another camera or edited on a computer with other software applications. z Press the DISP. button to show the data for the displayed image (p. 28). z Press the - Canon PowerShot A310 | PowerShot A310 Camera User Guide - Page 50
3 Press , , or to select the image. Pressing in this row displays the previous set of 9 images. Movie Selected Image Pressing in this row displays the next set of 9 images. 4 Press the button. z Index playback cancels and the display reverts to single image playback. Press the DISP. button to - Canon PowerShot A310 | PowerShot A310 Camera User Guide - Page 51
2 Press or to select a movie and press the SET button. z A movie displays with the icon on it. z The movie playback panel appears. 3 Select (Play) using or and press the SET button. z The movie images and sound will play. z You can adjust the volume using or . Movie Playback Panel Volume 49 - Canon PowerShot A310 | PowerShot A310 Camera User Guide - Page 52
will display the last frame. If the SET button is pressed in this state, the camera will revert to the movie playback panel. If the SET button is pressed again, the movie will SET button. (Exit): Return to single image playback (First Frame): Display the first frame (Previous Frame): Return to - Canon PowerShot A310 | PowerShot A310 Camera User Guide - Page 53
SET button. z The movie editing panel and the movie editing bar will appear. 3 Select the editing method using or . Movie Editing using or and press the SET button. z The temporarily edited movie will start playing. z The movie will stop if you press the SET button while it is playing. 6 Select ( - Canon PowerShot A310 | PowerShot A310 Camera User Guide - Page 54
data is not deleted. z When there is not enough space left on the CF card, only the overwrite function is available. If this happens, appears on the counter may take approx. 3 minutes to save an edited movie. In case the battery runs out during that period, the saving process may not be able to be - Canon PowerShot A310 | PowerShot A310 Camera User Guide - Page 55
screen appears. 2 Press or to select [OK] and press the SET button. z Select [Cancel] instead of [OK] and press the SET button if you decide you do not want to erase the images. z Protected images cannot be erased with the erase function (p. 75). z All the images recorded in the CF card will - Canon PowerShot A310 | PowerShot A310 Camera User Guide - Page 56
( ) (p. 36) Resolution ( ) (p. 36) 1 Open the lens cover to turn the power on. 2 Press the FUNC. button. 3 Select a FUNC. menu option using or and select setting contents using or . 4 Press the FUNC. button. 5 Shoot the image. 54 White Balance ( ) (p. 66) ISO Speed ( ) (p. 69) Photo Effect ( ) - Canon PowerShot A310 | PowerShot A310 Camera User Guide - Page 57
wish to set. 5 Press the MENU button. Rec. Menu Play Menu Set up Menu My Camera Menu z For items with [...] next to them, push the SET button and carry out the settings from the next displayed menu. Once the settings are complete, press the SET button again and confirm these settings. z In - Canon PowerShot A310 | PowerShot A310 Camera User Guide - Page 58
for selection according to the shooting mode (p. 124). z You can apply a desired image and sound to and in the My Camera menu. For details, see the Registering My Camera Settings (p. 94) or the Software Starter Guide. z The default of all the settings changed by the menu and button operations except - Canon PowerShot A310 | PowerShot A310 Camera User Guide - Page 59
Items Setting Content Reference Page AiAF Sets the AiAF to on (the camera automatically selects the AF frame when taking a picture) or off (AF 33 • On* / Off Digital Zoom Turns the digital zoom on or off. • On* / Off 31 Review Sets the duration images display on the LCD monitor after the - Canon PowerShot A310 | PowerShot A310 Camera User Guide - Page 60
all images from a CF card (excluding protected images). 53 Plays images automatically one after the other. 74 Sets which images and how many copies will be printed on a direct print function compatible printer (CP series) or at a photo lab service. 78 Sets the images that will be downloaded to - Canon PowerShot A310 | PowerShot A310 Camera User Guide - Page 61
volume cannot be adjusted if [Mute] is set to [On]. • (Off) / (1) / (2)* / (3) / (4) / (5) Start-up Vol. Adjusts the Start-up Sound volume when the camera powers up. Operation Vol. Adjusts the Operation Sound volume when any button except the shutter button is operated. Self-timer Vol. Adjusts the - Canon PowerShot A310 | PowerShot A310 Camera User Guide - Page 62
• On* / Off Display Off Specifies a period of time before the LCD monitor turns off when no camera operation is performed. • 10 sec. • 1 min.* 24 • 20 sec. • 2 min. • 30 sec. • 3 min. Date/Time Sets the date, time and date format. 20 Format Formats (initializes) a CF card. 18 File No - Canon PowerShot A310 | PowerShot A310 Camera User Guide - Page 63
These are called My Camera settings. You can also customize the and options for each item with images from the CF card and newly recorded sounds or by using the supplied software. See the Software Starter Guide for details. *Default Setting Item/Menu Screen Setting Content Reference Page Theme - Canon PowerShot A310 | PowerShot A310 Camera User Guide - Page 64
button operation settings to default. 1 Turn on the camera. z Can be performed from Shooting SET button. z The screen on the right appears while resetting. The normal screen resumes when resetting is complete Camera settings (p. 93) z When the camera is connected to a computer or a printer, - Canon PowerShot A310 | PowerShot A310 Camera User Guide - Page 65
the main subject is centered in the viewfinder or in the AF frame displayed on the LCD monitor. 2 Press and hold the shutter button halfway, and wait until the camera beeps twice. Shooting - Advanced Functions 3 Re-aim the camera direction to compose the shot as desired and press the shutter button - Canon PowerShot A310 | PowerShot A310 Camera User Guide - Page 66
frame) selection method. The AF frame will appear when the LCD monitor is turned on (p. 26). On (Auto Selection) The camera automatically selects an AF frame from five the shutter button instead of the MENU button to shoot an image with the set AF frame. The center AF frame mode is used when the - Canon PowerShot A310 | PowerShot A310 Camera User Guide - Page 67
backlit scenes. The camera divides images into several zones omni selector) as necessary to display either , or , and shoot image. Shooting - Advanced Functions Adjusting setting is displayed. 2 Press or to adjust the compensation. z The settings can be adjusted in 1/3 stops in the range -2 to - Canon PowerShot A310 | PowerShot A310 Camera User Guide - Page 68
the image on the LCD monitor when it is on. z You can shoot the image right after selecting settings by pressing the shutter button. The menu displays set to match the light source, the camera can reproduce colors more accurately. Auto The camera sets the white balance automatically according to - Canon PowerShot A310 | PowerShot A310 Camera User Guide - Page 69
the custom setting. z When the LCD monitor is on, you can check the setting on the display. Shooting - Advanced Functions z A shot can be taken immediately by pressing the shutter button. The menu will reappear after the shot, allowing you to adjust the setting. 3 Press the FUNC. button. The white - Canon PowerShot A310 | PowerShot A310 Camera User Guide - Page 70
FUNC. menu. z See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 54). * The current settings is displayed. 2 Select (Custom) using or . 68 3 Aim the camera at a piece of white paper or cloth, or gray card and press the SET button. z Aim the camera so that the white paper or cloth completely fills the frame at - Canon PowerShot A310 | PowerShot A310 Camera User Guide - Page 71
incorrect (image is completely black or Mode Raise the ISO speed when you wish to reduce camera shake, when turning the flash off for use in dark conditions, or is displayed. 2 Press or to select the ISO speed. z A shot can be taken immediately by pressing the shutter button. The menu will reappear - Canon PowerShot A310 | PowerShot A310 Camera User Guide - Page 72
image noise. To take clean images, use as low an ISO speed as possible. z The AUTO setting selects the optimal speed. It will automatically record neutral hues. Records subjects with softened outlines. Records images in sepia tones. Records images in black and white. 1 Select * (Effect OFF) from - Canon PowerShot A310 | PowerShot A310 Camera User Guide - Page 73
using or . z If the LCD monitor is on, you can check the photo effect by viewing the image on the LCD monitor. z A shot can be taken immediately by pressing the shutter button. The menu will reappear after the shot, allowing you to adjust the setting. 3 Press the FUNC. button. Shooting - Advanced - Canon PowerShot A310 | PowerShot A310 Camera User Guide - Page 74
Play menu appears again. Press the MENU button again to close the menu. 72 z Movie images cannot be rotated. z If an image has been rotated in the camera before being loaded onto a computer, the particular software in use will determine whether or not the rotation settings are retained. Rotated - Canon PowerShot A310 | PowerShot A310 Camera User Guide - Page 75
the microphone of the camera. z To stop recording, press the SET button. To restart recording press the SET button again. z You can add as many sound memos as you like until their total reaches 60 seconds. Playing the Sound Memos z Select in step 3. The icon is displayed on images with sound memos - Canon PowerShot A310 | PowerShot A310 Camera User Guide - Page 76
images the "Incompatible WAVE format" message will display. Incompatible sound files can be deleted with this camera. z Sound memos for protected images to automatically play back all of the images in the CF card (Auto Play). The LCD monitor displays each image for approximately 3 seconds. 1 In the - Canon PowerShot A310 | PowerShot A310 Camera User Guide - Page 77
playback modes (p. 47, 48). 3 Press the MENU button. z The camera returns to the menu screen. Press the MENU button again to exit the menu screen. Please note that formatting (initializing) a CF card erases all data, including protected images (p. 18) and other file types. Please check the contents - Canon PowerShot A310 | PowerShot A310 Camera User Guide - Page 78
the camera before sending the images (CF card) to a photo developing center that supports DPOF. *1 This camera complies with the PictBridge standard, which allows you to print with non-Canon PictBridge compliant printers as well. zCP Printer *2 Digital Print Order Format This manual explains - Canon PowerShot A310 | PowerShot A310 Camera User Guide - Page 79
how many copies you want (p. 78) z Select the print style (p. 80) • Standard/Index/Both • Date On/Off • File Numbers On/Off For printing instructions, see the Direct Print User Guide (separate from this guide). DPOF Transfer Settings z Select the images you want to download to a computer (p. 82) 77 - Canon PowerShot A310 | PowerShot A310 Camera User Guide - Page 80
of print copies in advance using the camera. This is extremely convenient for sending the images to a photo developing service that supports DPOF or for printing on a direct print function compatible printer. Refer to the Direct Print User Guide for instructions on how to select print settings from - Canon PowerShot A310 | PowerShot A310 Camera User Guide - Page 81
can be deleted. For the instructions on changing settings, please reread Step 3 from the beginning. z You can cancel all the settings by selecting [Clear all]. 4 Press the MENU button. z The setting will be complete and the Print Order menu will reappear. z Images are printed in order from oldest - Canon PowerShot A310 | PowerShot A310 Camera User Guide - Page 82
Setting the Print Style You can set up the print style as follows. Standard Print one image per sheet. Print Type Index Print index prints (multiple reduced-size images per page). Date Print selected images , Both both in standard and index format. Include the date on the print. File No - Canon PowerShot A310 | PowerShot A310 Camera User Guide - Page 83
5 Press the MENU button. z The set up menu will close and the Print Order menu will reappear. z If you have chosen [Index] as the print type, you cannot set [Date] and [File No.] to [On] at the same time. z With CP - Canon PowerShot A310 | PowerShot A310 Camera User Guide - Page 84
for images before downloading to a computer. Refer to the Software Starter Guide for instructions on how to transfer images to your computer. You cannot use this function to transfer several images at once to a Mac OS X computers. The settings used on the camera comply with the Digital Print - Canon PowerShot A310 | PowerShot A310 Camera User Guide - Page 85
98 Me 2000 XP OS 9 OS X z With this method, you download images using computer commands after you have installed the appropriate software. See Connecting the Camera to a Computer (p. 84) and the separate Software Starter Guide. Windows Windows Windows Windows 98 Me 2000 XP z With this method - Canon PowerShot A310 | PowerShot A310 Camera User Guide - Page 86
"), and Connecting the Camera to the Computer to Download Images without Installing Software (p. 90). zDownloading Directly from a CF Card With this method, you download images using a card adapter or card reader. See Downloading Directly from a CF Card (p. 91). Connecting the Camera to a Computer - Canon PowerShot A310 | PowerShot A310 Camera User Guide - Page 87
on the supplied Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk onto your computer before connecting the camera to a computer. The camera will not operate correctly if you connect it to your computer before installing the driver and software. If this happens, please refer to the Troubleshooting section of the - Canon PowerShot A310 | PowerShot A310 Camera User Guide - Page 88
a connection to a USB 2.0 compliant board are not guaranteed. 1 Install the driver and the software applications bundled on the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk (first time only). z Please see the Software Starter Guide for the installation procedures. 2 Use the supplied interface cable to connect - Canon PowerShot A310 | PowerShot A310 Camera User Guide - Page 89
Click [Set] in the [CameraWindow - Set Auto-Launch] window (first time only). z The Download Image window will display. If the events dialog fails to appear, click the [Start] menu, followed by [Programs] or [All Programs], [Canon Utilities], [CameraWindows], and [CameraWindow Set Auto-Launch]. 87 - Canon PowerShot A310 | PowerShot A310 Camera User Guide - Page 90
the software and computer to download images: J See the Software Starter Guide. z Using the Camera to Download Images (Direct Transfer Function): J See Downloading Images by Direct Transfer (below). Downloading Images by Direct Transfer Use this method to download images using camera operations - Canon PowerShot A310 | PowerShot A310 Camera User Guide - Page 91
images display on the computer desktop. 1 Confirm that the Direct Transfer menu is displayed on the camera's LCD monitor. z The blue. button will to select images to download and press the button (or SET button). z The images will download. The button will blink blue while downloading is in - Canon PowerShot A310 | PowerShot A310 Camera User Guide - Page 92
the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk. This is useful for downloading images to a computer in which the software is not installed. However, please note that there are certain limitations to downloading images with this method. For more details, please refer to the For Windows® XP and Mac OS X Users - Canon PowerShot A310 | PowerShot A310 Camera User Guide - Page 93
Downloading Directly from a CF card 1 Eject the CF card from the camera and insert it into a CF card reader connected to the computer. Various Functions 2 Double-click the icon of the drive with the CF card. z Depending on the operating system, a window opens automatically. 3 Copy images from the - Canon PowerShot A310 | PowerShot A310 Camera User Guide - Page 94
) CF card. If you insert a card that already contains some images, numbering resumes from the next available number. The camera remembers the for avoiding file name duplication when images are downloaded to a computer. About File and Folder Numbers z Images are assigned file numbers from 0001 to - Canon PowerShot A310 | PowerShot A310 Camera User Guide - Page 95
exceed 100 if a folder contains images copied from a computer or images shot with other cameras. Please note, however, that the images in folders containing 2001 or more images cannot be played back in this camera. Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) My Camera allows you to customize the - Canon PowerShot A310 | PowerShot A310 Camera User Guide - Page 96
. You can also use the supplied software to upload your computer's images and sounds to the camera. The following menu items can be saved to the camera. z Start-up Image z Start-up Sound z Operation Sound z Self-timer Sound z Shutter Sound Registering the CF Card Images and Sounds 1 Press the - Canon PowerShot A310 | PowerShot A310 Camera User Guide - Page 97
. z The [ (Play)] menu appears. Various Functions 5 Press the DISP. button. z An image appears. 3 Select [ (My Camera)] using or and select the menu item you wish to register using or . 4 Select or using or . z appears. Start-up Image: Go to step 6a, 7a Start-up Sound, Shutter Sound, Operation - Canon PowerShot A310 | PowerShot A310 Camera User Guide - Page 98
SET button. z Recording starts. z Recording stops when the time is exceeded. Start-up Sound card images shot with this camera can be registered as My Camera settings regardless of the below formats. z Start-up Image • Recording Format JPEG (baseline JPEG) • Sampling Rate 4:2:0 or 4:2:2 • Image - Canon PowerShot A310 | PowerShot A310 Camera User Guide - Page 99
cannot be used with this camera. As example of this function is to record "Say Cheese", the self-timer sound so the camera will play back this sound ways you can customize your camera by creating and adding new My Camera settings. See the supplied Software Starter Guide for more information on creating - Canon PowerShot A310 | PowerShot A310 Camera User Guide - Page 100
, refer to the Direct Print User Guide. Busy... No memory card Cannot record! Memory card error! Memory card full Naming error! Change the batteries No image Image too large Incompatible JPEG format Corrupted data The camera is recording image data to the CF card. The playback mode is running - Canon PowerShot A310 | PowerShot A310 Camera User Guide - Page 101
turn on again, then re-shoot or play back. If the same message recurs frequently, the camera may be damaged. Note down the error number [xx] and take the camera to a Customer Support Help Desk. If this message appears immediately after you have taken a shot, the camera may not have shot the image - Canon PowerShot A310 | PowerShot A310 Camera User Guide - Page 102
Troubleshooting Problem The camera will not operate. The camera will not shoot. Cause Solution The camera is turned off. z Turn the power on. (See Turning the Power ON/OFF (p. 23)) The CF card slot/battery cover is open. z Be sure the cover is closed securely. Batteries are loaded in the - Canon PowerShot A310 | PowerShot A310 Camera User Guide - Page 103
Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution The camera will The CF card is not formatted not shoot. correctly. z Format the CF card. (p. 18). z The card may be defective (its logical may be corrupted). Contact Canon Customer Help Desk. Cannot play back You attempted to play back images z Computer - Canon PowerShot A310 | PowerShot A310 Camera User Guide - Page 104
Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution Batteries do not Batteries were placed in the charge with a charger in the wrong direction. z Put batteries back into the charger in the correct direction. separately sold battery charger. Poor electrical contact, between batteries and the charger. z - Canon PowerShot A310 | PowerShot A310 Camera User Guide - Page 105
Troubleshooting Problem Cause will be recorded when shooting movies.) White dots or white asterisks Light from the flash has reflected z This is a phenomenon that occurs with digital off dust particles or insects in the cameras and does not constitute a appear on the air. malfunction. image - Canon PowerShot A310 | PowerShot A310 Camera User Guide - Page 106
Troubleshooting Problem The flash doesn't fire. Reading images from CF card is slow. Recording images to CF card takes a long time. Cause The flash mode is set to off. CF card was formatted in another device. Solution z Set the flash mode to any other mode except Off. z Use a CF card formatted in - Canon PowerShot A310 | PowerShot A310 Camera User Guide - Page 107
the Date Battery If the LCD monitor displays the Date/Time menu when you turn on the camera, this means that the date battery has run down and the clock has stopped running. Please purchase a replacement battery (battery type CR2016) and install it as follows. (The date battery is preinstalled - Canon PowerShot A310 | PowerShot A310 Camera User Guide - Page 108
LCD monitor (p. 20). The LCD monitor also displays the Date/ Time menu the very first time you turn on the camera. This is normal, and you don't need to replace the date battery. Using the Power Kits (Sold Separately) Using Rechargeable Batteries (Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-200) Included are - Canon PowerShot A310 | PowerShot A310 Camera User Guide - Page 109
be used only to charge Canon AA-size NiMH batteries NB-2AH. Please do not attempt to charge NB-2AH batteries in any other type of charger. z Never mix new batteries together with batteries that have been used in other devices. z When recharging batteries from the camera, always recharge both of them - Canon PowerShot A310 | PowerShot A310 Camera User Guide - Page 110
end of their lifespan. Switch to different, unused batteries. If you are purchasing new batteries, look for Canon AA-size NiMH batteries. z Leaving batteries in the camera or charger may damage it causing battery leakage. Remove batteries from the camera or charger and store in a dry cool location - Canon PowerShot A310 | PowerShot A310 Camera User Guide - Page 111
and when connecting to a computer. Appendix 2 Open the terminal cover, and connect the adapter's DC plug into the camera's DC IN terminal. Be sure that the camera is turned off before connecting or disconnecting the compact power adapter. 1 Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter, and - Canon PowerShot A310 | PowerShot A310 Camera User Guide - Page 112
on the camera body or lens. If dirt remains, contact the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed on the separate Canon Customer Support leaflet. Use other problems. 110 Never use water, paint thinner, benzene, or detergents to clean the camera, as these may cause damage or deformation - Canon PowerShot A310 | PowerShot A310 Camera User Guide - Page 113
Specifications All data is based on Canon's standard testing methods. Subject to change without notice. Camera Effective Pixels Image Sensor Lens Digital 1 - 1/2000 sec. z 1 - 1/6 sec. shutter speeds are available in manual or stitch assist mode if the flash is off and in slow synchro mode. Slow - Canon PowerShot A310 | PowerShot A310 Camera User Guide - Page 114
. 2-sec. delay Available (USB connection only. Exclusive software program is included in the camera kit.) CompactFlashTM (CF) card (Type I) Design rule for camera file system and DPOF compliant Still images : JPEG (Exif 2.2)*1, Movies : AVI (Image data : Motion JPEG; Audio data : WAVE (monaural - Canon PowerShot A310 | PowerShot A310 Camera User Guide - Page 115
175 g (6.2 oz.) (excluding batteries and CF Card) *1 This digital camera supports Exif 2.2 (also called "Exif Print"). Exif Print is a standard for enhancing the communication between digital cameras and printers. By connecting to an Exif Print-compliant printer, the camera's image data at the time - Canon PowerShot A310 | PowerShot A310 Camera User Guide - Page 116
temperature (23 °C/73 °F), continuous playback at 3 seconds per image. z For information on handling batteries, see Proper Battery Handling (p. 16). 114 CF Cards and Estimated Capacities (Recordable Images) FC32MH 18 CF card included with the camera FC-64M FC-128M FC256MH FC512MSH 38 76 - Canon PowerShot A310 | PowerShot A310 Camera User Guide - Page 117
M2 (Medium 2), S (Small), , and show resolution rates. z Some CF cards are not sold in some regions. L (Large) M1 (Medium 1) M2 (Medium 480 pixels 640 x 480 pixels 320 x 240 pixels 160 x 120 pixels Image File Size (Estimated) Specifications L (2048 x 1536 pixels) M1 (1600 x 1200 pixels) M2 (1024 - Canon PowerShot A310 | PowerShot A310 Camera User Guide - Page 118
Specifications NiMH Battery NB-2AH Supplied with the separately sold NiMH Battery NB4-200 set and the Battery/Charger Kit CBK4-200. Type Nominal Voltage Typical Capacity Rechargeable nickel metal hydride battery Approx. 180 g (6.4 oz.) CompactFlashTM Card Card slot type Type 1 Dimensions 36.4 - Canon PowerShot A310 | PowerShot A310 Camera User Guide - Page 119
two seconds and allows the camera to stop shaking, thus preventing a blurred image. Even better results can be obtained by placing the camera on a stable surface or by image is bright, which makes black elements of the image appear gray. Shooting dark subjects or in dark places may cause the image - Canon PowerShot A310 | PowerShot A310 Camera User Guide - Page 120
the higher the sensitivity. A high ISO speed allows you to shoot images in dark indoor or outdoor conditions without a flash and also helps prevent blurred images due to camera shake. This is convenient when shooting images in places where flash photography is prohibited. The ISO speed setting makes - Canon PowerShot A310 | PowerShot A310 Camera User Guide - Page 121
20 Date Battery 105 DC IN Terminal 12, 109 Default 62 Default Settings 57 DIGITAL Terminal 12, 86 Digital Zoom 31 Direct Transfer 88 Downloading Images to a Computer Connecting the camera to a computer ...........84 Downloading directly from a CF card .........91 Using a PC card reader or - Canon PowerShot A310 | PowerShot A310 Camera User Guide - Page 122
Movie Editing 50 Movie Mode 45 Recording 45 Sound Memos 73 Viewing 49 My Camera Settings 61 120 P Photo Effect 70 Playback Auto Play 74 Displaying Images Individually 47 Rotating Images in the Display 72 Viewing Images in Sets of Nine 48 Play Menu 58 Power Saving 24 Auto Power Off 24 - Canon PowerShot A310 | PowerShot A310 Camera User Guide - Page 123
Red-eye Reduction Lamp 12, 39 Replacing the Date Battery 105 Resolution 36 S Self-timer 41 Set up Menu 58 Setting AF-assist Beam 57 AiAF 57 Auto Power Down 60 Display Off 60 File No. Reset 60 Format 60 Mute 58 Setting the Language 21 Shooting 54 Shutter Button 31 Single Image Playback - Canon PowerShot A310 | PowerShot A310 Camera User Guide - Page 124
an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. The cables with the ferrite core provided with the digital camera must be used with this equipment in order to comply with Class B limits in Subject - Canon PowerShot A310 | PowerShot A310 Camera User Guide - Page 125
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U - Resolution Medium 2 Small Movie * - - - O Superfine O O U - Compression Fine O* O* O* - Normal O O U - Auto O O - - Auto with Red-eye Reduction O* O* - - Flash On - O U - Off O O U* - Slow Synchro - O U - Macro Mode O O U O Infinity Mode - Canon PowerShot A310 | PowerShot A310 Camera User Guide - Page 127
Digital Zoom O O - - 31 AF-assist Beam O O U O 33 * : Default settings O : Available U : Available only for the first image - : Not available : Setting remains in effect even when the camera is turned balance is set to [AUTO]. (3)The camera will automatically select the setting. 125
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Read This First
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Software Starter Guide
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