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Camera User Guide • Make sure you read this guide, including the Safety Precautions before using the camera. • Reading this guide will help you learn to use the camera properly. • Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future. ENGLISH - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 2
(with Terminal Cover) Battery Charger CB-2LA/CB-2LAE Interface Cable IFC-400PCU A3300 IS A3200 IS AV Cable AVC-DC400 Wrist Strap WS-800 A2200 AV Cable AVC-DC300 Getting Started DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk Warranty Card Using the PDF Manuals The following PDF manuals are included in the - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 3
effective in the country of sale. If there is a problem with the camera while abroad, please return it to the country of sale before proceeding with a warranty claim to a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. For Canon Customer Support contacts, please see the customer support list supplied with your - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 4
69) Low Light (p. 69) O Foliage (p. 69) t Fireworks (p. 70) Shoot with special effects Fish-eye Effect (p. 73) Miniature Effect (p. 74) Toy Camera Effect (p. 75) Monochrome (p. 76) Super vivid colors (p. 73) Poster Effect (p. 73) z Shoot in Discreet mode 72 z Adjust image settings when - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 5
Movies z Shoot movies 30 z View movies 32 2 Print z Easily print pictures 138 Save z Save images to a computer 34 3 Other z Turn off sounds 50 z Use the camera abroad 39, 155 z Understand what is displayed on the screen 171 5 - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 6
Do You Want to Do 4 Table of Contents 6 Conventions Used in This Guide .......9 Safety Precautions 10 1 Getting Started 13 Charging the Battery 14 Compatible Memory Cards (Sold Separately 16 Inserting the Battery and Memory Card 16 Setting the Date and Time 19 Setting the Display Language - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 7
98 Changing the Metering Method....... 99 Shooting with the AE Lock 100 Shooting with the FE Lock 100 Shooting with Slow Synchro ......... 101 Red-Eye Correction 102 Checking for Shut Eyes 103 Shooting Using a TV as the Display 103 6 Using Various Functions for Shooting Movies 105 Changing - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 8
Table of Contents 9 Customizing Camera Settings 149 Changing Camera Settings............150 Changing Shooting Function Settings 157 Changing Playback Function Settings 161 10 Useful Information .......... 163 Using Household Power 164 Troubleshooting 165 List of Messages That Appear on the - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 9
. • The various types of memory cards that can be used in this camera are collectively referred to as memory cards in this guide. • Functions that differ depending on the camera model are indicated with the following icons: A3300 IS Functions and precautions for the PowerShot A3300 IS only. A3200 IS - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 10
the guides included camera interior, immediately turn the camera power off and remove the battery. If the battery charger becomes wet, unplug it from the outlet and consult your camera distributor or a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • Use only the recommended battery. • Do not place the battery - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 11
operation of electronic instruments and other devices. Exercise adequate caution when using the camera in places where use of electronic devices is restricted, such as inside airplanes and medical facilities. • Do not play the supplied CD-ROM(s) in any CD player that does not support the battery, - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 12
are not using the camera. If the battery is left inside the camera, damage caused by leakage may occur. • Before you discard the battery, cover the terminals with tape or other insulators. Contacting other metal materials may lead to fire or explosions. • Unplug the battery charger from the power - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 13
to transfer images to a computer. Attaching the Strap/Holding the Camera • Attach the included strap and wrap it around your wrist to avoid dropping the camera during use. • Keep your arms tight against your body while holding the camera firmly by the sides when shooting. Be sure that your fingers - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 14
has finished. Charging takes approx. 1 hour and 30 minutes. Remove the battery. z Unplug the battery charger from the power outlet, then remove the battery by sliding it in ( ) and up ( ). To protect the battery and prolong its life, do not charge it for longer than 24 hours continuously. 14 - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 15
of the battery and does not indicate 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 Desk. • If the battery is quickly depleted even after charging, it has reached the end of its life span. Purchase - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 16
operate properly depending on the brand of card used. Depending on your computer's OS version, SDXC memory cards may not be recognized even when using a commercially available card reader. Check to make sure that your OS supports SDXC memory cards beforehand. Inserting the Battery and Memory Card - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 17
A3300 IS A3200 IS Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Insert the memory card. z Insert the memory card as shown until it locks into place with a click. z Be sure the memory card is oriented correctly. Inserting the memory card in the wrong direction could damage the camera. A2200 Terminal - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 18
of the arrow. X The battery will pop up. Remove the memory card. z Push the memory card in until you hear a click, then slowly release it. X The memory card will pop up. Number of Shots per Memory Card Memory Card 4 GB 16 GB Approx. 935 A3300 IS Approx. 3830 A3300 IS Number of Shots Approx - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 19
Date/Time screen will close. z Pressing the power button will turn off the camera. Reappearing Date/Time screen Set the correct date and time. If you have not time, the Date/Time screen will appear each time you turn on the camera. Daylight saving time settings If you choose in Step 2 and press the - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 20
the m button. Change the date and time. z Follow Steps 2 and 3 on p. 19 to adjust the setting. z Press the n button to 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 - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 21
Setting the Display Language You can change the language that displays on the screen. Enter Playback mode. z Press the 1 button. Display the settings screen. z Press and hold the m button, then immediately press the n button. Set the display language. z Press the opqr buttons to choose a language, - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - 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. Display the menu. z Press the n button. Choose - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 23
displayed in the formatting screen may be less than indicated on the memory card. • Perform a low-level format (p. 151) of the memory card when the camera does not operate properly, the recording/reading speed of a memory card has dropped, when continuous shooting speed slows down, or when movie - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 24
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. Turn on the camera. z Press the power button. X The start-up screen will appear - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 25
frames appear when you point the camera toward a subject? A white frame appears on the face or subject that the camera detected as the main subject, while mode (p. 83). • What if a blue frame appears when you press the shutter button halfway? A blue frame appears when a moving subject is detected - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 26
(i): Approximately 90 cm (3.0 ft.) or more A3300 IS A3200 IS , and approximately 80 cm (2.6 the shutter button is pressed halfway? To reduce red-eye and to assist in focusing, the lamp camera so that is on the subject you want to focus on. Press and hold the shutter button halfway to display a blue - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 27
change more quickly if you keep the qr buttons pressed, but they will appear coarse. z The lens will retract after approximately 1 minute elapses. z Pressing the 1 button again while the lens is retracted will turn off the power. Switching to Shooting mode Pressing the shutter button halfway, or - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 28
Erasing Images You can choose and erase images one at a time. Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing an image. Enter Playback mode. z Press the 1 button. X The last image you took will appear. Choose an image to erase. z Press the qr buttons to - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 29
set so that only the buttons and the zoom lever explained on this page are functional. This prevents incorrect operation of the camera, allowing even beginners to take worry-free pictures. Shooting z Set the mode dial to 9. z Follow Steps 3 - 5 on pp. 24 - 25 to shoot (no sound will - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 30
Shooting Movies The camera can automatically select all settings so that you can shoot movies just by pressing the shutter button , making it appear smaller. Focus. z Press the shutter button halfway to focus. X When the camera focuses, it will beep twice. Shoot. z Press the shutter button fully. 30 - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 31
will record to the memory card. X Shooting will automatically stop when the memory card fills. Zooming while shooting Pressing the zoom lever while shooting will zoom in on or out from the subject. However, movies shot at zoom factors that appear in blue will be coarse. Operation sounds will be - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 32
Time Memory Card 4 GB 16 GB Shooting Time Approx. 22 min. 5 sec. Approx. 1 hr. 30 min. 30 sec. • Shooting times are based on default settings. • Maximum clip length is approx. 10 minutes. • Recording may stop even if the maximum clip length has not been reached on some memory cards. SD - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 33
, frames may drop, it may not play smoothly, and the audio may stop suddenly depending on the computer's capabilities. • If you use the supplied software to copy the movie back onto the memory card, you can play back the movie smoothly with the camera. For enhanced playback you can also connect the - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 34
already using software included with another Canon-brand compact digital camera, install the software from the included CD-ROM, overwriting your current installation. System Requirements Windows OS Computer model CPU RAM Interface Free Hard Disk Space Display Windows 7 Windows Vista Service Pack - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 35
the CD in the computer's CDROM drive. z Place the supplied CD-ROM (DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk) (p. 2) into the computer's CD-ROM drive. Begin installation. z Click [Easy Installation] and follow the on-screen instructions to proceed with the installation. z If the [User Account Control] window - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 36
computer. For connection details, refer to the user guide provided with the computer. Turn on the camera. z Press the 1 button to turn on the camera. Open CameraWindow. Windows z Click [Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow]. X CameraWindow will appear. z If CameraWindow does - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 37
modify the program. Choose [Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow] and click [OK problems transferring images or image information correctly depending on the version of the operating system in use, the file size, or the software in use. • Some functions in the included software - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 38
AVC-DC300* Interface Cable IFC-400PCU* Wrist Strap WS-800 Battery Pack NB-8L with Terminal Cover* Battery Charger CB-2LA/CB-2LAE* DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk *Also available for purchase separately. Memory Card USB card reader Windows/Macintosh Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers TV 38 - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 39
an extended period of time or when connecting to a computer or printer. Cannot be used to charge the camera battery. Using Accessories Abroad The battery charger and the AC adapter kit can be used in regions that have 100 - 240 V (50/60 Hz) AC power. If the plug does not fit - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 40
Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers z 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 Canon accessories (e.g., a leakage and/or explosion of a battery pack - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - 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 A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 42
Components Guide A3300 IS A3200 IS Lens Mode Dial Zoom Lever Shooting: i (Telephoto) / j (Wide Angle) (pp. 24, 30, , 157) Tripod Socket DC Coupler Terminal Cover (p. 164) Memory Card / Battery Cover (p. 16) Strap Mount ( p. 13) A/V OUT (Audio/Video Output) / DIGITAL Terminal (pp. 36, 120, 138) 42 - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 43
A2200 Components Guide Lens Mode Dial Zoom Lever Shooting: i (Telephoto) / j (Wide Angle) (pp. 24, 30, 80, 157) Tripod Socket DC Coupler Terminal Cover (p. 164) Memory Card / Battery Cover (p. 16) A/V OUT (Audio/Video Output) Terminal (p. 120) DIGITAL Terminal (pp. 36, 138) Strap Mount ( p. 13) - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 44
Components Guide Mode Dial Use the mode dial to change the Shooting mode. P Mode Choose settings yourself to take various types of pictures (p. 84). Live View Control Mode The brightness and color can be easily set to your preferences for shooting (p. 71). Auto Mode You can leave it to the camera - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 45
A3300 IS A3200 IS A2200 Components Guide Screen (LCD Monitor) (pp. 46, 171, 173) Speaker 0 (Face Selector) Button (p. 98) 1 (Playback) Button (pp. 27, 113) Indicator (p. 47) l (Display) Button (p. 46) n Button (p. 49) b (Exposure - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 46
displays right after shooting. However, Simple Information Display is not available. You can change the display that appears first by pressing the n button, then choosing [Review info] from the 4 tab (p. 158). 46 - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 47
Lights Blinks Operation Status When connected to a computer (p. 36), display off (p. 155) During camera start-up, recording/reading/transmitting image data, when shooting long exposures (p. 81) When the indicator blinks green, do not turn off the power, open the memory card slot/battery cover - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 48
FUNC. Menu - Basic Operations You can set commonly used shooting functions using the FUNC. menu. The menu items and options differ depending on the Shooting mode (pp. 176 - 183). - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 49
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 options differ depending - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 50
the n button to restore the normal screen. • You cannot change the sound settings in . • You can also mute camera sounds by holding down the l button and turning on the power. • If you mute camera sounds, the sound will also be muted when playing back movies (p. 32). If you press the o button while - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 51
Changing the Sound Settings Adjusting the Volume Display the menu. z Press the n button. Choose [Volume]. z Move the zoom lever to choose the 3 tab. z Press the op buttons to choose [Volume], then press the m button. Change the volume. z Press the op buttons to choose an item, then press the qr - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 52
Adjusting the Screen Brightness You can adjust the brightness of the screen. Display the menu. z Press the n button. Choose [LCD Brightness]. z Move the zoom lever to choose the 3 tab. z Press the op buttons to choose [LCD Brightness]. Adjust the brightness. z Press the qr buttons to adjust the - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 53
to choose [Reset All], then press the m button. Reset the settings. z Press the qr buttons to choose [OK], then press the m button. X The camera will reset to the default settings. Are there functions that cannot be reset? • The [Date/Time] (p. 20), [Language] (p. 21), [Video System] (p. 120), [Time - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 54
) To save battery power, the screen turns off, and the camera shuts down automatically when it is not operated for a certain time. Power Saving during Shooting The screen will turn off approximately 1 minute after you stop operating the camera. After about 2 more minutes, the lens will retract and - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 55
Functions This chapter explains how to use common functions, such as the selftimer, and how to turn off the flash. • This chapter assumes that the camera is set to A mode. When shooting in another mode, check which functions are available in that mode (pp. 176 - 183). 55 - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 56
flash back on, follow the steps above to choose . 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 A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 57
4 tab, then choose [Off]. The focal lengths when using the optical zoom and digital zoom together are as follows (all focal lengths are 35mm film equivalent): Approximately 28 - 560 mm (28 - 140 mm when using the optical zoom alone) A3300 IS A3200 IS Approximately 28 - 448 mm (28 - 112 mm when using - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 58
Converter The focal length of the lens can be set as follows: Approximately. 1.6x or approximately 2.0x A3300 IS Approximately. 1.7x or approximately 2.1x A3200 IS , A2200 This enables a faster shutter speed and less chance of camera shake than the zoom (including digital zoom) used by itself at the - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 59
Inserting the Date and Time You can insert the shooting date and time in the lower right corner of an image. Once inserted, however, they cannot be deleted. Be sure to check beforehand that the date and time are correctly set (p. 19). Display the menu. z Press the n button. Choose [Date Stamp]. z - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 60
date and time, the date and time may be printed twice. • Use the DPOF print settings (p. 145) to print. • Use the included software to print. Refer to the Software Guide for details. • Print using printer functions (p. 140). Using the Self-Timer The self-timer can be used to shoot a group photo that - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 61
You can change the delay and number of shots (p. 62). Using the Self-Timer to Prevent Camera Shake The camera will shoot approximately 2 seconds after the shutter button is pressed, preventing any camera shake that occurs when pressing the shutter button. Choose Î. z Follow Step 2 on p. 60 to choose - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 62
with the first shot. • If the flash fires or you set a high number of shots, the shooting interval may take longer than usual. • If the memory card fills, shooting stops automatically. When you set the delay for more than 2 seconds, the lamp and self-timer sound speed up 2 seconds before the shutter - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 63
will appear on the screen. z To restore the original setting, choose in Steps 1 - 2. If you choose , you cannot use the digital zoom (p. 57) or digital teleconverter (p. 58). Changing the Compression Ratio (Image Quality) You can choose from the following 2 compression ratios (image quality): (Fine - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 64
A3300 IS Recording Pixels Compression Ratio Single Image Data Size (Approx. KB) Number of Shots per Memory Card (Approx. shots) 4 GB 16 the table are measured according to Canon standards and may change depending on the subject, memory card and camera settings. A3200 IS A2200 Recording Pixels - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 65
Changing the Compression Ratio (Image Quality) Approximate Values for Paper Size A2 (16.5 x 23.4 in.) A3 - A5 (11.7 x 16.5 - 5.8 x 8.3 in.) z For sending images as e-mail attachments. z For displaying on wide-screen HD TVs with an aspect ratio of 16:9. 5 x 7 in. Postcard size 3.5 x 5 in. 65 - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 66
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4 Adding Effects and Shooting in Various Conditions This chapter explains how to add effects and how to shoot in various conditions. 67 - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 68
, press the op buttons to choose the following: I A3300 IS A3200 IS A2200 z Press the qr buttons to choose a Shooting mode, then press the m button. Shoot. Take shots with reduced blur (Blur Reduction) A2200 z Lets you shoot with reduced camera shake and subject blur. I Take portraits (Portrait - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 69
.) or more away from your subject and shoot. Take shots in low light conditions (Low Light) z Lets you take shots in dark places with reduced camera shake and subject blur. w Take shots of people at the beach (Beach) z Lets you take shots of brightly lit people on sandy beaches where the - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 70
to a tripod to prevent the camera from moving and blurring the image. Additionally, you should set [IS Mode] to [Off] when shooting with a tripod (p. 160). A3300 IS A3200 IS • The recording pixel setting is fixed in the following modes: : (2304 x 1728 pixels) A3300 IS (2144 x 1608 pixels) A3200 - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 71
Control) You can easily change the brightness, color and tone to match your preferences when shooting. Set the camera to z Set the mode dial to mode. . Press the m button. X The setting screen will to the right, the stronger the warm red tones get, the more to the left, the the stronger the cool - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 72
and lamp deactivated. Use this mode in areas where camera sounds, lights and flash are not permitted. Set the camera to z Set the mode dial to Shoot. mode. . When the camera is set to mode, sounds will remain muted even when in Playback mode. Operation sounds will be muted, and audio will not - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 73
you take shots that look like an old poster or illustration. Shoot with the Effects of a Fish-Eye Lens (Fisheye Effect) Lets you shoot with the distorting effect of a fish-eye lens. Choose . z Follow Steps 1 - 2 on p. 72 to choose . Choose an effect level. z Press the l button. X [Effect Level] will - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 74
orientation of the frame will switch, and you can press the qr buttons to change the frame position when it is displayed vertically. • Holding the camera vertically will change the orientation of the frame. 74 - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 75
This effect darkens and blurs the corners of the image, and changes the overall color so that it looks like an image shot with a toy camera. Choose . z Follow Steps 1 - 2 on p. 72 to choose . Choose a color tone. z Press the l button. X [Color Tone] will appear on the screen. z Press the qr buttons - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 76
Adding Effects and Shooting (Creative Filters) Shooting in Monochrome You can shoot images in black and white, sepia or blue and white. Choose . z Follow Steps 1 - 2 on p. 72 to choose . Choose a color tone. z Press the l button. X [Color Tone] will appear on the screen. z Press the qr - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 77
. Press the p button again to resume smile detection. What if a smile is not detected? Smiles are easier to detect if the subject faces the camera, and opens their mouth enough to show some teeth when smiling. Changing the number of shots After choosing in Step 1, press the op buttons. • You should - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 78
press the shutter button halfway. z Confirm that a green frame appears around the face of the person who will wink. Press the shutter button fully. X The camera will enter shooting stand-by, and [Wink to take picture] will appear on the screen. X The lamp will blink and the self-timer sound will - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 79
detected, the shutter will release approximately 15 seconds later. • If there are no people in the shot when the shutter button is pressed fully, the camera will shoot after a person enters the shot and winks. 79 - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 80
down] will appear on the screen. X The lamp will blink and the self-timer sound will play. Join the subjects and look at the camera. X When the camera detects a new face, the lamp and self-timer sound will speed up (the lamp remains lit when the flash will fire), and two seconds - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 81
before you can take the next shot. • You should set the [IS Mode] to [Off] when shooting with a tripod (p. 160). A3300 IS A3200 IS • The indicator blinks green while the camera prepares to shoot. • If the flash fires, the image may be overexposed. If this happens, set the flash to ! and shoot - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 82
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5 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 you have set the mode dial to G mode. • G stands for Program AE. • Before attempting to shoot using a function explained - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 84
range is as follows: At maximum wide angle (j): approximately 5.0 cm (2.0 in.) - infinity. At maximum telephoto (i): approximately 90 cm (3.0 ft.) - infinity A3300 IS A3200 IS , and approximately 80 cm (2.6 ft.) - infinity A2200 . Enter G mode. z Set the mode dial to G. Adjust the settings according - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 85
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. Enter Exposure Compensation mode. z Press the o button. Adjust the brightness. z While watching the screen, press the qr - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 86
daylight fluorescent and daylight-type (3wavelength) fluorescent lighting. Custom For manually setting a custom white balance. Custom White Balance You can adjust white balance data is set. If you change camera settings after recording white balance data, the tone may not turn out properly. 86 - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 87
in a faster shutter speed, reducing image blurring 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 automatically set ISO speed. 87 - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 88
or dark and automatically adjust them to the optimum brightness when shooting. Also, when the overall image is lacking in contrast, the camera will automatically correct the image for a sharper impression when shooting. Choose [i-Contrast]. z Press the n button to choose [i-Contrast] from the 4 tab - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 89
continuously at a maximum speed of approximately 0.8 images/second A3300 IS , and 0.9 images/second A3200 IS A2200 while W will appear on the screen. 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. 60, 61, 62). - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 90
impression. Neutral Tones down the contrast and color saturation for neutral hues. Sepia Changes the image to sepia tones. B/W Changes the image to black and white. Custom Color You can adjust contrast, sharpness, and color saturation etc. to your preference. The white balance cannot be set - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 91
approximately 3.0 - 50 cm (1.2 in. - 1.6 ft.) from the end of the lens at maximum wide angle (j). Choose e. z After pressing the q button, press the reliably on far away subjects (approx. 3.0 m (9.8 ft.) or more from the camera) only. Choose u. z After pressing the q button, press the qr buttons to - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 92
A frame will follow a moving subject within a certain range. • When the shutter button is pressed halfway, up to 9 green frames will appear on faces that the camera focuses on. • If a face is not detected, or only gray frames (no white frame) appear, up to 9 green frames will appear on the areas the - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 93
to choose [AF Frame Size] from the 4 tab, then choose [Small]. • The AF frame is set to [Normal] when using the digital zoom (p. 57) or digital tele-converter (p. 58). If the camera cannot focus when you press the shutter button halfway, the AF frame will turn yellow and will appear. Changing the - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 94
on the screen. z To cancel tracking, press the q button again. Shoot. z Press the shutter button halfway. will change into a blue which will follow the subject while the camera continues to adjust the focus and exposure (Servo AF) (p. 97). z Press the shutter button fully to shoot. X Even after - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 95
or is too big in relation to the screen. In [Center], it will not appear magnified if the camera cannot focus. The magnified display will not appear when using the digital zoom (p. 57), digital tele-converter (p. 58), Tracking AF (p. 93), Servo AF (p. 97) or when using a TV as a display (p. 103). 95 - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 96
Shooting with the AF Lock The focus can be locked. After locking the focus, the focal distance will not change even when you release your finger from the shutter button. Lock the focus. z Keep the shutter button pressed halfway and press the q button. X The focus locks and % appears on the screen. z - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 97
AF frame appears while you press the shutter button halfway. • The camera may not be able to focus in some conditions. • In low light conditions, AF frames may not turn blue even after pressing the shutter button halfway. In this case, you can set the focus and exposure with the AF frame setting - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 98
the Person to Focus On (Face Select) You can choose a specific person's face to focus on and then shoot. Enter Face Select mode. z 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 A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 99
Changing the Metering Method You can change the metering method (brightness measuring function) to match the shooting conditions. Choose the metering method. z After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose . Choose an option. z Press the qr buttons to choose an option, then press the - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 100
, you can lock the exposure for shooting with the flash. FE stands for "Flash Exposure". Choose h (p. 85). Lock the flash exposure. z Point the camera toward the subject and press the o button while pressing the shutter button halfway. X The flash will fire and when ( appears, the flash output will - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 101
subject, such as people, appear bright by having the camera provide the appropriate illumination with the flash. At the main subject does not move until the shutter sound ends. Attach the camera to a tripod to prevent the camera from moving and blurring the image. Additionally, you should set the [ - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 102
- Eye Corr.], then press the qr buttons to choose [On]. X Once set, Œ will appear on the screen. Red-eye correction may be applied to areas other than red eyes. For example, when red make-up has been used around eyes. • You can also correct recorded images (p. 134). • You can also display the screen - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 103
shut eyes is detected, a frame and appear on the screen. • This function is only available for the last image shot when you have set the camera to 2 or more shots in or $ mode. • Not available in W mode. Shooting Using a TV as the Display You can use a TV to display the - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 104
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6 Using Various Functions for Shooting Movies This chapter serves as a more advanced version of the "Shooting Movies" and "Viewing Movies" sections in Chapter 1, and explains how to use various functions for shooting and viewing movies. • This chapter assumes that you have set the mode dial to E. • - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 106
Changing the Movie Mode You can choose among 2 different Movie modes. Choose a Movie mode. z After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose E. z Press the qr buttons to choose a Movie mode, then press the m button. E Standard Miniature Effect For shooting standard movies. You can - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 107
of the frame will switch, and you can press the qr buttons to change the frame position when it is displayed vertically. • Holding the camera vertically will change the orientation of the frame. • Since you may not achieve the expected results depending on the shooting conditions, try taking some - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 108
Image Quality and Shooting Time per Memory Card Image Recording Pixels, Quality Frame Rate Content Memory Card Capacity 4 GB 16 GB 1280 x 720 pixels, For . 2 min. 52 sec. 28 min. 47 sec. • Based on Canon's testing standards. • Recording will automatically stop when the clip file size reaches - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 109
AE Lock/Exposure Shift You can lock the exposure or change it in 1/3 steps within a range of ±2 before shooting. Focus. z Press the shutter button halfway to focus. Lock the exposure. z After releasing the shutter button, press the o button to lock the exposure. The exposure shift bar appears. z - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 110
(p. 96) • Shooting Using a TV as the Display (p. 103) • Turning Off the AF Assist Beam (p. 157) • Displaying the Overlay (p. 159) • Changing the IS-Mode Settings (p. 160) A3300 IS A3200 IS 110 - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 111
Editing You can trim the beginnings and ends of recorded movies. Choose *. z Follow Steps 1 - 3 on p. 32 to choose *, then press the m button. X The movie editing panel and the movie editing bar will appear. Movie Editing Panel Movie Editing Bar Set the editing range. z Press the op buttons and - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 112
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 saving, the edited movie clips may not be saved. • When editing movies, you should use - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 113
enter Playback mode before operating the camera. • It may not be possible to play back or edit images that have been edited on a computer, have had their file names changed, or have been taken on a different camera. • The edit function (pp. 131 - 135) cannot be used if the memory card does not have - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 114
images in a line letting you quickly search them. You can also jump by the shooting date (Scroll Display). Choose an image. z If you set the camera to single image playback and press the qr buttons for more than 1 second, the screen at the left will appear. Press the qr buttons to - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 115
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. Choose a jump method. z In single image playback, press the o button. X The jump method and the - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 116
Viewing Slideshows You can automatically play back images recorded to a memory card. Choose [Slideshow]. z Press the n button to choose [Slideshow] from the 1 tab, then press the m button. Choose a setting. z Press the op buttons to choose a menu item, - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 117
Checking the Focus You can magnify the area of a recorded image that was inside the AF Frame to check the focus. Press the l button to switch to the focus check display (p. 46). z For images with detected faces, you can also switch to the focus check display by pressing the 0 button. X A white frame - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 118
Magnifying Images Approximate Location of Displayed Area Move the zoom lever toward k. z The display will zoom in on the image and will appear. If you continue to hold the zoom lever, it will zoom in up to a maximum factor of approximately 10x. z If you press the opqr buttons, you can move the - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 119
. • Only still images shot with this camera will play back in Smart Shuffle. • Smart Shuffle is not available in the following situations: - If there are less than 50 images taken with this camera on the memory card - If you play back images not supported by Smart Shuffle - During filtered playback - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 120
to view images you have shot. Turn off the camera and TV. A3300 IS A3200 IS Connect the camera to the TV. z Open the camera's terminal cover and fully insert the cable plug into the camera's terminal. A2200 White or black Yellow Yellow Black z Insert the cable plug fully into the video input - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 121
A3300 IS A3200 IS A2200 Viewing Images on a TV Turn on the TV and switch it to the input the cable is connected to. Turn on the camera. z Press the 1 button to turn on the camera. X The image will appear on the TV (nothing will appear on the screen of the camera if the camera's video output - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 122
button to complete the setting and restore the menu screen. If you format the memory card (pp. 22, 151), protected images will also be erased. Protected images cannot be erased with the camera's erase function. To erase an image, cancel protection settings first. Choosing Images Individually Choose - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 123
the qr buttons to choose [OK], then press the m button. If you switch to Shooting mode or turn off the power before performing the operations in Step 3, images will not be protected. Select Range Choose [Select Range]. z Follow Step 2 on p. 122 to choose [Select Range], then press the m button - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 124
Protecting Images Choose an ending image. z Press the r button to choose [Last image], then press the m button. z Press the qr buttons to choose an image, then press the m button. z You cannot choose images before the first image. Protect images. z Press the p button to choose [Protect], then press - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 125
Erasing All Images You can erase all images at once. Since erased images cannot be recovered, exercise adequate caution before erasing. Protected images (p. 122) cannot be erased. Choose a selection method Choose [Erase]. z Press the n button to choose [Erase] from the 1 tab, then press the m button - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 126
Erasing All Images Select Range Erase. z If you press the n button, a confirmation screen will appear. z Press the qr buttons to choose [OK], then press the m button. Choose [Select Range]. z Follow Step 2 on p. 125 to choose [Select Range], then press the m button. Choose images. z Follow Steps 2 - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 127
Tagging Images as Favorites When you tag images as favorites, you can easily categorize just those images. You can also filter out just those images for viewing (p. 115). Choose [Favorites]. z Press the n button to choose [Favorites] from the 1 tab, then press the m button. Choose an image. z Press - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 128
Organizing Images by Category (My Category) You can organize images into categories, then choose the categories to filter and play back (p. 115). Images are automatically categorized by shooting condition as they are shot. : Images with detected faces, or images shot in I or V. : Images detected as - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 129
Organizing Images by Category (My Category) X will appear on the screen. z Press the m button again to deselect the image. will disappear. z To choose additional images, repeat the above procedure. Complete the setting. z If you press the n button, a confirmation screen will appear. z Press the qr - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 130
Rotating Images You can change the orientation of an image and save it. Choose [Rotate]. z Press the n button to choose [Rotate] from the 1 tab, then press the m button. Rotate the image. z Press the qr buttons to choose an image. X The image will rotate 90° with each press of the m button. z Press - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 131
Resizing Images You can resize images to a lower pixel setting and save the resized image as a separate file. Choose [Resize]. z Press the n button to choose [Resize] from the 1 tab, then press the m button. Choose an image. z Press the qr buttons to choose an image, then press the m button. Choose - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 132
Trimming You can cut out a portion of a recorded image and save it as a new image file. Trimming Area Trimming Area Display Recorded pixels after trimming Choose [Trimming]. z Press the n button to choose [Trimming] from the 1 tab, then press the m button. Choose an image. z Press the qr buttons - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 133
Trimming • Images recorded at a pixel setting of or (p. 64), or images resized to (p. 131) cannot be edited. • The width and height ratio of an image that can be trimmed is fixed at 4:3. • The number of recorded pixels in a trimmed image will be smaller than before trimming. • Movies cannot be - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 134
backgrounds, that are too dark and automatically adjust them to the optimum brightness. Also, when the overall image is lacking in contrast, the camera will automatically correct the image for a sharper impression. You can choose from 4 levels of correction, and save the image as a new file. Choose - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 135
1 tab, then press the m button. Choose an image. z Press the qr buttons to choose an image. Correct the image. z Press the m button. X Red-eye detected by the camera will be corrected and a frame will appear around the corrected portion. z You can magnify or reduce the size of the image using the - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 136
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PictBridge compliant printer (sold separately). Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers This chapter uses Canon-brand SELPHY CP series printers in the explanations. The displayed screens and available functions will differ depending on the printer. Please also refer to the Printer User Guide. 137 - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 138
) using the supplied interface cable (p. 2). Turn off the camera and printer. A3300 IS A3200 IS Connect the camera to the printer. z Open the cover and insert the cable's small plug firmly into the camera terminal in the direction shown. A2200 A3300 IS A3200 IS z Insert the cable's large plug - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 139
print additional images, repeat Steps 5 and 6 after printing has completed. z After printing has completed, turn off the camera and printer, and unplug the interface cable. • Refer to p. 40 for Canon-brand Pictbridge compliant printers (sold separately). • Index printing is not available on certain - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 140
Printing Images Making Print Settings Connect the camera to the printer. z Follow Steps 1 - 5 on p. 138 to information to optimize print settings. Red-Eye1 Corrects red-eye. Red-Eye2* Vivid* Uses [NR], [Face ] and [Red-Eye1] to correct the image. Greens in trees, and blues in the sky and ocean - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 141
Printing Images Trimming and Printing (Trimming) You can cut out a portion of an image for printing. Choose [Trimming]. z Follow Steps 1 - 2 on p. 140 to choose [Trimming], then press the m button. X A frame will appear around the portion of the image to be trimmed. Choose the trimming area. z Move - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 142
Printing Images Choosing the Paper Size and Layout for Printing Choose [Paper Settings]. z Follow Steps 1 - 2 on p. 140 to choose [Paper Settings], then press the m button. Choose a paper size. z Press the op buttons to choose an option, then press the m button. Choose a paper type. z Press the op - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 143
a border. Choose how many copies of an image are printed on a sheet. Prints ID photos. Only images with the same resolution as the camera's L (Large) recording pixel setting can be chosen. Choose the print size. Choose from 3.5 x 5 in., postcard and wide sized prints. Printing ID Photos Choose - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 144
Printing Images Printing Movies Connect the camera to the printer. z Follow Steps 1 - 5 on p. 138 to choose a movie. z Press the during printing will cancel printing. • [ID Photo] and [Sequence] cannot be chosen on Canon-brand PictBridge compliant printers from CP720/CP730 and earlier models. 144 - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 145
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 (p. 148) or processed at a photo developer service. These selection methods comply with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standards. Movies cannot be - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 146
Printing (DPOF) • Some printers or photo developer services may not be able to reflect all of the settings in the prints. • may appear when using a memory card with print settings set by a different camera. These settings will be overwritten with those set by your camera. • If [Date] is set to [On - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 147
Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) Select Range Choose [Select Range]. z Follow Step 1 on p. 146 to choose [Select Range], then press the m button. Choose images. z Follow Steps 2 and 3 on p. 123 to choose images. Make print settings. z Press the op buttons to choose [Order], then press the m - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 148
images (DPOF) • When there are images added to the print list (pp. 145 - 147), the screen on the left will appear when you connect the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer. Press the op buttons to choose [Print now], then press the m button to easily print images added to the print list - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 149
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. 149 - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 150
Settings You can customize convenient and commonly used functions from the 3 tab (p. 49). Changing Sounds You can change each of the camera's operation sounds. z Choose [Sound Options], then press the m button. z Press the op buttons to choose a menu item. z Press the qr buttons to choose an option - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 151
Settings Low Level Memory Card Formatting Perform low level formatting when [Memory card error] appears, the camera does not operate properly, you think that the recording/reading speed of a memory card has dropped, or recording suddenly stops while shooting a movie. As you cannot retrieve the - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 152
2 You can set recorded images, and use the included software to change the images. Registering Recorded Images as the Start-up Screen When you press the 1 button and set the camera to Playback mode, you can register an image. z Choose [Start-up Image], - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 153
software The dedicated operation sounds and start-up images on the included software can be registered to the camera. Refer to the Software Guide file number 0001, format the memory card before use (p. 22). • Refer to the Software Guide for information regarding folder structure or image types. - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 154
, set the retract time to [0 sec.]. z Choose [Lens Retract], then press the qr buttons to choose [0 sec.]. Turning Off the Power Saving Function You can set the power saving function (p. 54) to [Off]. Setting it to [On] is recommended to save battery power. z Choose [Power Saving], then press the - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 155
Changing Camera Settings Setting the Screen Shut-Off Time You can adjust the op buttons to choose [Display Off], then use the qr buttons to choose a time. z In order to save battery power, you should choose less than [1 min.]. Using the World Clock When traveling abroad, you can record images with - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 156
Changing Camera Settings Set the world time zone. z Press the op buttons to choose [ World], then press the m button. z Press the qr buttons to choose the world - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 157
off the lamp. z Choose [AF-assist Beam], then press the qr buttons to choose [Off]. Turning Off the Red-Eye Reduction Function The red-eye reduction lamp lights in order to reduce the red-eye effect that occurs when shooting in dark conditions with the flash. You can turn off this function. z Choose - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 158
Function Settings Changing the Image Display Time Right After Shooting You can change the length of time the images display right after shooting. z Choose [Review], then press the qr buttons to choose an option. 2 - 10 sec. Displays images for the set time. Hold The image displays until you - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 159
confirm the printable area for 3.5" x 5" and postcard size prints. z Choose [Disp. Overlay], then press the qr buttons to choose an option. Off - Grid Lines 3:2 Guide Both A grid overlays the screen. Gray bars appear on the top and bottom of the screen. This area will not print when printing on - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 160
Settings A3300 IS A3200 IS z Choose [IS Mode], then press the qr buttons to choose an option. Continuous Image stabilization is always on. You can confirm the effects directly on the display, which makes it easier to check the composition or focus. When shooting movies, the camera also reduces - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 161
viewed. Last shot Resumes with the most recently shot image. Turning off the Auto Rotate Function When you play back images on the camera, images shot in vertical orientation automatically rotate and display vertically. You can turn off this function. z Select [Auto Rotate], then press the qr - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 162
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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. 163 - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 164
you use AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC60 (sold separately), you can use the camera without worrying about how much charge is left in the battery. Turn off the camera. Terminals Insert the coupler. z Follow Step 2 on p. 16 to open the cover, then insert the coupler as shown until it locks into place with - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 165
, for example, by placing it in your pocket with the terminal cover on. Lens will not retract. • Do not open the memory card/battery cover while the power is on. After closing the memory card/battery cover, turn the power on then back off (p. 17). TV output Image is distorted or not showing on - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 166
Troubleshooting Image is blurred. • Press the shutter button halfway to focus on 157). When shooting with the flash, the lamp (on the front of the camera) lights (p. 42), and for approximately 1 second while the camera is reducing red-eye, it is not possible to shoot. It is more effective if the - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 167
Use a memory card capable of recording at high speeds (p. 108). Zoom does not operate (p. 110). Playback Cannot play back images or movies. • If the file name or folder structure is changed on a computer, you may not be able to play back images or movies. Refer to the Software Guide for information - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 168
Troubleshooting Computer Cannot transfer images to a computer. It may be possible to solve the problem when the camera is connected to a computer via cable by reducing the transfer speed. • Press the 1 button to enter Playback mode. Then press and hold the n button and - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 169
shoot an image without a memory card. Install the memory card in the correct direction to shoot (p. 17). Memory card error (p. 151) • If the same message appears even when a formatted memory card is installed in the correct direction, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk (p. 17). Insufficient - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 170
Reset] (p. 153) or format the memory card (p. 22). Lens Error • This error can occur if you hold the lens while it is in motion or when using it in a location with excessive dust or sand in the air. • If this error message continues to appear, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk as there may - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 171
, and adjusts settings accordingly for the best shot. It also detects orientation during playback, so you can hold the camera in either orientation and it will automatically rotate images for correct viewing. This function may not operate correctly when the camera is pointed straight up or down - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 172
Non-Human Subjects When When Moving Close Icon Background Color Bright Backlit - Gray Including Blue Skies Backlit - Light Blue Sunsets - - Orange Spotlights Dark When Using * - Tripod Dark Blue * - * Appears when the scene is dark and the camera is attached to a tripod. 172 - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 173
(Image Quality) (p. 63) / Recording Pixels (pp. 63, 108), MOV (Movies) Battery Charge Indicator (p. 15) Metering Method (p. 99) Folder Number - File Number (p. 153) 131 - 135) Protect (p. 122) Favorites (p. 127) My Colors (p. 90) Red-Eye Correction (pp. 102, 135) Shooting Date and Time (p. 19) 173 - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 174
Information Displayed on the Screen Summary of Movie Control Panel in "Viewing Movies" (p. 32) Exit Playback Slow motion playback (You can use the qr buttons to adjust the speed. Sound will not play back.) Skip backward* (Continues to skip backward if button is held.) Previous frame (Rewind if you - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 175
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 on the camera, stop using it immediately, as continued use may damage the camera. Remove the battery and memory card, and wait - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 176
Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode A3300 IS A3200 IS Shooting modes G A9 Function Exposure Compensation (p. 85) { *1 - - {{ {{ Ò Self-Timer (pp. 60, 61, 62) Î $ {{ {{ {{ {- {- {- Custom Timer (p. 62) Delay *2 Shots *3 {{ {{ {- {- {{ {{ h Flash (pp. 56, 85, - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 177
Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode K E wOPt § E 5 { Selectable, or set automatically. - Not selectable. 177 - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 178
Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode FUNC. Menu Shooting modes K Function ISO Speed (p. 87) White Balance (p. 86) My Colors (p. 90) Drive Mode (p. 89) Metering Method (p. 99) *7 *7 *8 W Recording Pixels (p. 63) Compression Ratio (Image Quality) (p. 63) Image Quality (Movies) (p. 108) G - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 179
Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode FUNC. Menu K E wOPt § E { Selectable, or set automatically. - Not selectable. 179 - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 180
Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode A2200 Shooting modes G A9 Function Exposure Compensation (p. 85) { *1 {{ Ò Self-Timer (pp. 60, 61, 62) Î $ {{ {{ {{ Custom Timer (p. 62) Delay *2 Shots *3 {{ {{ {{ h Flash (pp. 56, 85, 101) ... ! {{ {{ {{ AE Lock (p. 100)/FE Lock *6 (p. 100) - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 181
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Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode FUNC. Menu Shooting modes K Function ISO Speed (p. 87) White Balance (p. 86) My Colors (p. 90) Drive Mode (p. 89) Metering Method (p. 99) *7 *7 *8 W Recording Pixels (p. 63) Compression Ratio (Image Quality) (p. 63) Image Quality (Movies) (p. 108) G - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 183
Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode FUNC. Menu K E wOPt § E { Selectable, or set automatically. - Not selectable. 183 - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 184
Off Digital Tele-converter *4 On Off On Off *5 On Off On Red-Eye Corr. Off On Red-Eye Lamp Off Auto Off Off {{ { *6 Review (p. 158) 2 sec. - 10 sec. Hold {{ {{ {{ {{ {- {- Review Info (p. 158) Blink Detection (p. 103) Off Detailed Focus Check On Off *1 Operation differs - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 185
Menus K E wOPt § E { Selectable, or set automatically. - Not selectable. 185 - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 186
Menus Function Disp. Overlay (p. 159) IS Mode (p. 160) Date Stamp (p. 59) Shooting Modes G K A9 I JV Off Grid Lines 3:2 Guide Both Off Continuous Shoot Only Panning Off Date Date & Time 186 - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 187
Menus K E wOPt § E { Selectable, or set automatically. - Not selectable. 187 - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 188
93) *3 Small Standard Off Digital Zoom (p. 57) 1.7x 2.1x Red-Eye Corr. Off On Red-Eye Lamp Off i-Contrast (p. 88) Auto Off Off 2 5 Review (p. 158) 2 sec. - 10 sec. Hold {{ {{ {{ Review Info (p. 158) Blink Detection (p. 103) Off Detailed Focus Check On Off *1 Operation - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 189
Menus K E wOPt § E { Selectable, or set automatically. - Not selectable. 189 - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 190
Menus Function Disp. Overlay (p. 159) Date Stamp (p. 59) Shooting Modes G A9 K I JV Off Grid Lines 3:2 Guide Both Off Date Date & Time 190 - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 191
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Folder Lens Retract Power Saving Time Zone Date/Time Video System Language Reset All * Default setting Content On/Off* Set all operation sounds (5 levels). Set the sounds for each camera operation. On*/Off Sets screen brightness (5 levels). Add an image as a start-up image. Formats memory card - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 193
Menus 1 Playback Menu Item Smart Shuffle Slideshow Erase Protect Rotate Favorites My Category i-Contrast Red-Eye Correction Trimming Resize Scroll Display Auto Rotate Resume A3300 IS Transition A3200 IS A2200 * Default setting Content Ref. Page Starts Smart Shuffle. p. 119 Plays - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 194
Specifications Image Sensor Camera Effective Pixels A3300 IS Approx. 16.0 million pixels A3200 IS A2200 Approx. 14.1 million pixels Lens Focal Length A3300 IS A3200 IS 5x zoom: 5.0 (W) - 25.0 (T) mm (35mm film equivalent : 28 (W) - 140 (T) mm) A2200 4x zoom: 5.0 (W) - 20.0 (T) mm (35mm film - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 195
Shots (Approximate) (CIPA compliant A3300 IS A3200 IS A2200 Approx. 230 images Approx. 250 images Approx. 280 images Recording Media SD memory card, SDHC memory card, SDXC memory card, MultiMediaCard, MMCplus card, HC MMCplus card File Format Design rule for Camera File system, DPOF (Version - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 196
mm (3.67 x 2.25 x 0.93 in.) Weight (CIPA compliant A3300 IS A3200 IS Approx. 149 g (5.25 oz.) (Including the battery and memory card) Approx. 130 g (4.60 oz.) (camera body only) A2200 Approx. 135 g (4.76 oz.) (Including the battery and memory card) Approx. 115 g (4.06 oz.) (camera body only) 196 - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 197
3.6 V DC Capacity 740 mAh Charging Cycles Approx. 300 times Operating Temperature 0 - 40 °C (32 - 104 °F) Dimensions 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), 0.1 A (100 V) - 0.07 - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 198
Guide 42 Compression Ratio (Image Quality 63 Continuous Shooting 89 Creative Filters (Shooting Mode 72 Custom White Balance 86 D Date and Time J Date/Time Date/Time Adding to Image 59 Changing 20 Setting 19 198 World Clock 155 Default Settings 53 DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk 2 Digital - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 199
(Shooting Mode 69 Format J Memory Cards, Formatting Formatting (Memory Card 22, 151 FUNC. Menu Basic Operations 48 List 176 G Grid Lines Batteries, Battery, AC Adapter Kit Power Saving 54, 154, 155 Printing 138 Program AE (Shooting Mode 84 Protect 122 R Recording Pixels (Image Size 63 Red - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 200
J FUNC. Menu, Menu Switching the Display 46 SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card J Memory Cards Self-Timer 10 Second Self-Timer 60 Changing Delay and Number of 77 Snow (Shooting Mode 70 Software DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk ......... 2 Installation 35 Software Guide 2 Transferring Images to a Computer - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 201
right to change the contents of this guide at any time without prior notice. • Illustrations and screenshots in this guide may differ slightly from the actual equipment. • The above items notwithstanding, Canon accepts no liability for damages due to mistaken operation of the products. CDP-E110-010 - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 202
Canon RwerShot A3300 IS RwerShot A3200 IS RwerShot A 2200 Getting Started { ~ ' . Please refer to the complete user guide included J.J ! on the CD-ROM for more detailed information. I • Make sure you read this guide, including the "Safety Precautions" section, before using the camera. • - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 203
) Battery Charger CB-2LAlCB-2LAE ~%,1 ~ ,D Interface Cable ~ Wrist Strap IFC-400PCU WS-800 EDD~ A2200~~ e;: : AV Cable AVC-DC400 AV Cable AVC-DC300 []-T---I--J Getting Started (This Guide) DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk Warranty Card Using the PDF Manuals The following PDF manuals - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 204
effective in the country of sale. If there is a problem with the camera while abroad, please return it to the country of sale before proceeding with a warranty claim to a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. For Canon Customer Support contacts, please see the customer support list supplied with your - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 205
The various types of memory cards that can be used in this camera are collectively referred to as memory cards in this guide. Functions that differ depending on the camera model are indicated with the following icons: !!Jl!Zi.IEJ Functions and precautions for the PowerShot A3300 IS only. !FIl'i1 - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 206
the guides included camera interior, immediately turn the camera power off and remove the battery. If the battery charger becomes wet, unplug it from the outlet and consult your camera distributor or a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Use only the recommended battery. Do not place the battery - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 207
operation of electronic instruments and other devices. Exercise adequate caution when using the camera in places where use of electronic devices is restricted, such as inside airplanes and medical facilities. Do not play the supplied CD-ROM(s) in any CD player that does not support the battery, - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 208
using it. Do not place anything, such as cloth on top of the battery charger while it is charging. Leaving the unit plugged in for a long period battery near pets. Pets biting the battery could cause leakage, overheating or explosion, resulting in fire or damage. Do not sit down with the camera - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 209
Guide Safety Precautions Table of Contents Attaching the Strap/Holding the Camera Charging the Battery Compatible Memory Cards (Sold Separately) Inserting the Battery and Memory Card 11 11 14 16 17 18 19 22 23 , 24 25 27 29 33 34 Attaching the StraplHolding the Camera Attach the - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 210
has finished. Charging takes approx. 1 hour and 30 minutes. Remove the battery. Unplug the battery charger from the power outlet, then remove the battery by sliding it in (CD ) and up (® ). CD To protect the battery and prolong its life, do not charge it for longer than 24 hours continuously. 9 - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 211
of the battery and does not indicate 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 Desk. If the battery is quickly depleted even after charging, it has reached the end of its life span. Purchase - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 212
cards may not operate properly depending on the brand of card used. CD Depending on your computer's OS version, SDXC memory cards may not be recognized even when using a commercially available card reader. Check to make sure that your as supports SDXC memory cards beforehand. Inserting the Battery - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 213
Inserting the Battery and Memory Card 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. A2200 ~ Terminal Label Close the cover. - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 214
the Battery and Memory Card Removing the Battery and Memory Card Remove the battery. Open the cover and press the battery lock in the direction of the arrow. The battery will pop up. Remove the memory card. Push the memory card in until you hear a click, then slowly release it. The memory card will - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 215
Time. - -:'fF " .02. 2011 10: 00 mm/dd/yy .;.~-:""~k;,, Turn on the camera. Press the power button. The Date/Time screen will appear. Set the date and time. Time screen will close. Pressing the power button will turn off the camera. @ Reappearing DatelTime screen Set the correct date and time. If - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 216
the button. Change the date and time. Follow Steps 2 and 3 on p. 14 to adjust the setting. Press the MENU button to close the menu. ~ DatelTime 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 - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 217
the clock and repeat Step 2. 4J; You can also change the display language by pressing the MENU button tr ~ to choose [Language] from the tab. 16 - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 218
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. Display the menu. Press the MENU button. Choose - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 219
in the formatting screen may be less than indicated on the memory card. • Perform a low-level format (see Camera User GUide) of the memory card when the camera does not operate properly, the recording/reading speed of a memory card has dropped, when continuous shooting speed slows down, or when - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 220
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. ON/OFF Q.ci] !ill Turn on the camera. Press the power button. The start-up screen will - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 221
, and frames may appear on the background. If this happens, try shooting in P mode (see Camera User Guide). What if a blue frame appears when you press the shutter button halfway? A blue frame appears when a moving subject is detected; the focus and exposure will continuously adjust (Servo AF - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 222
is pressed halfway? To reduce red-eye and to assist in Guide). @\ I I Choosing the subject to focus on (Tracking AF) Q- -0- After pressing the A button and displaying I point the camera so that is on the subject you want to focus on. Press and hold the shutter button halfway to display a blue - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 223
images change more quickly if you keep the ~ ~ buttons pressed, but they will appear coarse. The lens will retract after approximately 1 minute elapses. Pressing the [E button again while the lens is retracted will turn off the power. - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 224
Erasing Images You can choose and erase images one at a time. Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing an image. Enter Playback mode. Press the [E] button. The last image you took will appear. Choose an image to erase. Press the ~ ~ buttons to - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 225
is set so that only the buttons and the zoom lever explained on this page are functional. This prevents incorrect operation of the camera, allowing even beginners to take worry-free pictures. Shooting Set the mode dial to @. Follow Steps 3 - 5 on pp. 19 - 20 to shoot (no sound will - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 226
Shooting Movies The camera can automatically select all settings so that you can shoot movies just by pressing the shutter subject, making it appear smaller. Focus. Press the shutter button halfway to focus. When the camera focuses, it will beep twice. Shoot. Press the shutter button fully. 25 - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 227
will record to the memory card. Shooting will automatically stop when the memory card fills. ~ Zooming while shooting Pressing the zoom lever while shooting will zoom in on or out from the subject. However, movies shot at zoom factors that appear in blue will be coarse. Operation sounds will be - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 228
Shooting Time Memory Card 4 GB 16 GB Shooting Time Approx. 22 min. 5 sec. Approx. 1 hr. 30 min. 30 sec. Shooting times are based on default settings. Maximum clip length is approx. 10 minutes. Recording may stop even if the maximum clip length has not been reached on some memory cards. SD - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 229
, frames may drop, it may not play smoothly, and the audio may stop suddenly depending on the computer's capabilities. If you use the supplied software to copy the movie back onto the memory card, you can play back the movie smoothly with the camera. For enhanced playback you can also connect the - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 230
with another Canon-brand compact digital camera, install the software from the included CD-ROM, overwriting your current installation. System Requirements Windows os Computer model , Interface Free Hard Disk Space' Display' Windows 7 Windows Vista Service Pack 1 and 2 Windows XP Service Pack 3 as - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 231
's CDROM drive. Place the supplied CD-ROM (DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk) (p. 2) into the computer's CD-ROM drive. (::doon DIGITAL CAMERA s"i;;ti,,;:'oi~k""---"""" Begin installation. Click [Easy Installation] and follow the on-screen instructions to proceed with the installation. If the [User - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 232
provided with the computer. Turn on the camera. - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 233
complete. Turn off the camera and unplug the cable. For details on how to view images using a computer, refer to the Software Guide. Youc.an transfer-images ;' ;~ - Pr~tection se~ings,for!ilTlages maYi.beJost wij~nJransf~(red to a cornputer. . '. ..' .. ". Th~r~,,",ayz~~'pr6blemS;tra· - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 234
Cable IFC-400PCU* -- Wrist Strap WS-800 "~ ~ Battery Pack NB-8L with Terminal Cover* canon Battery Charger CB-2LAJCS-2LAE* (@) DIGITAL CAMERA Solutjon Disk . , *Also '. availableforpurchas~ 'separately. Windows/Macintosh Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers ~~ .'.... , III 1'1111 - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 235
for an extended period of time or when connecting to a computer or printer. Cannot be used to charge the camera battery. @:'" "Using Accessories Abroad The battery charger and the AC adapter kit can be used in regions that have 100 240 V (50/60 Hz) AC power. If the plug does not fit - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 236
does not apply to repairs arising out of the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories, although you may request such repairs on a chargeable basis. Battery Charger CB-2LA IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS-SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. DANGER-TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 237
FCC Notice (Digital Camera, Model PC1589, PC1590, PC1585 systems) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to in the manual. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment. Canon U.S.A., Inc. One Canon Plaza, - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 238
Software Guide for Windows • ZoomBrowser EX • CameraWindow • Movie Uploader for YouTube • PhotoStitch Special Features Transfer Images and Movies Insert Text ABC Print to a CD Edit Movies A Attach Images to Email Plus many other useful features Table of Contents How to Use This Manual 1 - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 239
tips for your convenience. Read them as necessary. Operating Environment • This manual uses Windows Vista screen shots and procedures in the guide are based on the premise that a Canon compact digital camera will be used with the software. • Some functions may not be available depending on the camera - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 240
manual for instructions regarding the sleep (standby) mode. • Do not disconnect the camera from the computer if CameraWindow is displayed on the screen. IMPORTANT • You are recommended to use an AC adapter (sold separately) when connecting to a computer. Ensure that you use fully charged batteries - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 241
Techniques Appendices Table of Contents About this Manual...2 Precautions for Connecting the Camera to the Computer 3 Things to Remember Camera to a Computer 9 Printing...12 Printing a Single Image on a Single Page 12 Index Print...14 How to Use CameraWindow 16 First Menu Screen to Open...16 - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 242
49 Registering...49 Available Services...50 Preference Settings...51 Customizing ZoomBrowser EX...51 Customizing the Task Buttons...51 Appendices...52 List of Available Functions...52 Supported Image Types...54 Uninstalling the Software...55 Memory Card Folder Structure 56 Troubleshooting...57 5 - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 243
for CameraWindow and ZoomBrowser EX procedures. CameraWindow This is software that communicates with the camera. You can use it to transfer images to and from the camera, organize images on the camera, and upload movies on the camera to web services. The menu screen at the right will appear when - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 244
More Advanced Techniques Appendices ZoomBrowser EX's Main Window How to Display the Main Window ZoomBrowser EX's Main Window will appear after the camera images are transferred and CameraWindow closes. You can also display it by doubleclicking the ZoomBrowser EX icon on the desktop. Names of - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 245
Selecting Tasks and Task Window Procedures Many ZoomBrowser EX functions can be accessed by selecting a task in the Main Window and following the instructions in the guidance section of the new window. For further details on the functions, refer to "List of Available Functions" in the appendix - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 246
to the computer. IMPORTANT • The instructions in this software manual assume that you have correctly installed the software. See the Camera User Guide for software installation procedures. • For details on how to connect the camera to a computer, refer to the Camera User Guide. Please also refer to - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 247
use a memory card reader to transfer. For details on transferring images from a memory card reader, refer to "Transferring Images Using a Memory Card Reader". displayed. Changing the software that displays after images have been transferred You can choose the software that displays after images - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 248
[Start importing images automatically when this software is launched.]. Transferring Images Using a Memory Card Reader An action selection window will open when you insert a memory card into the memory card reader. If you select [View/Download Images Using Canon ZoomBrowser EX], ZoomBrowser EX will - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 249
Things to Remember Mastering the Basics More Advanced Techniques Printing Printing a Single Image on a Single Page Prints one image per page. Appendices HINT Printing Movies Movies cannot be printed, but you can extract still images from movies, and print them after they have been saved. For - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 250
an image and print. Sets the shooting date/time imprint settings. 5 Click [3. Print]. Printing will start. HINT Printing Using Other Software If you have specialized printing software installed on the computer, you can also use it to print the images. Click the [Print & Share] task button in the - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 251
Things to Remember Mastering the Basics Index Print Prints an index of the images. More Advanced Techniques Appendices 1 Click the [Print & Share] task button in the Main Window. 2 Click [Index Print]. 3 Confirm that [1. Select Images] is chosen and select images for printing. Table of - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 252
Things to Remember Mastering the Basics More Advanced Techniques Appendices 4 Click [2. Printer and Layout Settings] and set the categories as desired. Select an image to rotate or trim. Sets the printer and paper size settings. Rotates selected images. Click here to crop a portion of the - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 253
First Menu Screen to Open This screen appears when the camera is connected to your computer. Click each button to display the available options. Displays in-camera memory card information. Displays camera information. Starts operations for transferring images from the camera to your computer - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 254
mark appears on images that have not yet been transferred. Images on the camera that match the selected filter display in the area to the right. Rotates chosen images turns blue. IMPORTANT • The functions (buttons) that display will differ depending on the camera model. Table of Contents 17 - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 255
protection for the image chosen in Viewer Window. Transfers images on your computer to the camera. The background of chosen images turns blue. IMPORTANT • The functions (buttons) that display will differ depending on the camera model. • Clicking the (Delete) button will delete the image from the - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 256
Things to Remember Mastering the Basics More Advanced Techniques Appendices How to Use ZoomBrowser EX's Main Window Main Window This is the main window for performing tasks in ZoomBrowser EX. Slide Show Displays the selected images in succession in the window. Properties Displays information - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 257
Things to Remember Mastering the Basics More Advanced Techniques Display Modes Select a browser area display mode to fit your purposes. Appendices Zoom Mode: suited for surveying many images. HINT Scroll Mode: allows thumbnails to be viewed at a size suited for easy viewing. Preview Mode: - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 258
Things to Remember Mastering the Basics More Advanced Techniques Appendices Browser Area Tasks Change the Folder Level The level of folder displayed can be changed with the following procedures. • In Zoom mode, position the mouse cursor over the folder and click the icon when it displays. • In - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 259
shadows distribution in an image. Shooting Information Displays detailed information, such as the shutter speed and exposure compensation setting. The camera model will determine what information is displayed. Image Selector Buttons When multiple images are selected, you can switch between images - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 260
Things to Remember Mastering the Basics More Advanced Techniques Appendices Viewer Window Double-clicking an image in the Main Window displays it in this window. Change the display magnification. Zooming in displays the Navigator window to show the relative position on the image. Edit an - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 261
Correction Restores eye appearance to the original color when light reflected from the flash makes them appear red. • Click [Start] when Auto mode is selected. • Switch to Manual mode if Auto mode cannot correct the image, and select the location of the eye to correct. Auto Adjustment Procedures - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 262
Things to Remember Mastering the Basics More Advanced Techniques Appendices Color/Brightness Adjustment You can adjust image color balance and brightness using a variety of methods. Brightness, Saturation, Contrast RGB Adjustment Level Adjustment Tone Curve Adjustment Procedures 1 Select a - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 263
Things to Remember Mastering the Basics More Advanced Techniques Appendices Trimming - Cropping a Portion of an Image Use this to delete unnecessary portions of the image and leave only the necessary portions. Procedures 1 Select a task from the left side of the window: [Edit] and [Edit Image]. - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 264
an image. 3 [2. Select Editing Tool] 4 [Edit with external image editor] 5 [3. Finish] • The shooting information may be lost from images recorded with the camera and then processed and saved with another image editing program. • Movies and RAW images cannot be edited. Table of Contents 27 - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 265
Things to Remember Mastering the Basics More Advanced Techniques Appendices Attaching Sounds You can add sound effects or background music to images and play back the sounds. Adding Sound Procedures + 1 Select an image. 2 Symbol displayed on image thumbnails to which sound files have been - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 266
, making it easier to merge the images. (Some camera models may not feature the Stitch Assist mode.) IMPORTANT • If a message appears, notifying you that the computer has insufficient memory, try one of the following methods to solve the problem. • Close all other applications other than PhotoStitch - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 267
10 minutes Under 20 minutes Under 30 minutes Under 60 minutes IMPORTANT • Movies edited with this function cannot be transferred back to the camera. • Saving movies takes time, especially MOV type movies selected with [Save image type] takes a considerable amount of time. Table of Contents 30 - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 268
as a "recipe". • With Digital Photo Professional, you can adjust images to achieve the best results for your desired scene or subject camera model. 5 [File] and [Convert and save]. • After setting the file type, size, and destination folder, click [Save]. • Only RAW images compatible with Digital - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 269
the "Data Type" item of the "Specifications" section of the Camera User Guide for compatibility. • For a more detailed explanation of operating procedures, download the Digital Photo Professional manual (PDF format) from the Canon website. HINT About RAW Images RAW images contain the data captured - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 270
Things to Remember Mastering the Basics More Advanced Techniques Appendices Exporting Changing Image (Stills) Sizes and Types You can change an image's size and format when exporting it so that it can be published on the Internet or attached to an email message. Procedures 1 Select a task from - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 271
frames recorded in a movie. Procedures 1 Select a task from the left side of the window: [Export] and [Extract frames from a movie]. Extract your best shots as stills Exporting Shooting Information You can export the shooting information recorded with an image, such as the shutter speed and - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 272
Things to Remember Mastering the Basics More Advanced Techniques Appendices Creating Computer Screen Saver Images You can export images to serve as computer screen savers. Procedures 1 Select a task from the left side of the window: [Export] and [Export as a Screen Saver]. Creating Computer - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 273
can only be used with computers that satisfy the following requirements: • Equipped with a CD-R/RW drive as standard equipment • Writing to the CD-R/RW drive operates correctly with Windows • If a window similar to that shown to the right appears when a new CD-R/RW disc is placed in the drive, click - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 274
a computer cannot be uploaded. • Internet access is required to upload movies (You must already have an account with an Internet service provider (ISP), browser software installed and an Internet connection). • Any ISP account charges and access fees must be paid separately. Table of Contents 37 - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 275
images or all images in a folder. 3 Click [2. Change Image Size] • You can change the image size and quality settings. 4 Click [3. Finish] • The mail software will start, and the send screen will appear. The selected image will appear as an attached file. • In [Custom Settings], if [Save to Folder - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 276
Things to Remember Mastering the Basics More Advanced Techniques Appendices Slide Shows Viewing Images in Slide Shows A multiple selection of images can be shown at full size on the screen in succession as a slide show. You can freely configure the transition effects, information displayed and - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 277
xxx_03 xxx_04 xxx_05 Sorting Images into Folders by Shooting Date You can sort images into folders by their shooting dates. 200x/05/15 200x/05/16 Procedures 1 Select a task from the left side of the window: [View & Classify] and [Classify into Folder]. 200x/05/17 Images predating your use of - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 278
" in the "Playback Menu" table of the "Menus" section at the end of the Camera User Guide. Inserting Comments You can freely insert your choice of text as Comments. Trip blue to the sea Esnanddleyssbweahcihtees Relaxing afternoon snooze Procedures 1 Switch to [Preview Mode]. 2 Insert [Comment - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 279
restriction regarding the shooting circumstances or associated memories. Selections are made from a list (editable) of keywords, such as the photographic subject, place or action. ZoomBrowser EX, Digital Photo Professional, Camera (Favorite), Windows 7/Windows Vista (Rating) ZoomBrowser EX - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 280
. Keywords Revision Dates Comments Shooting Dates HINT Tasks Related to Search Results You can select images in the [Search Results] folder and perform operations on them, such as printing or copying them to other folders. IMPORTANT • Please note that deleting an image from the [Search Results - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 281
Things to Remember Mastering the Basics More Advanced Techniques Appendices Filtering Images You can use filters to display only images meeting the selected parameters in the Browser Area. Procedures 1 [Filter] Ratings My Category This section is used to specify the filter criteria. Sorting - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 282
Things to Remember Mastering the Basics More Advanced Techniques Appendices Comparing Images Comparing Multiple Images When a good photo opportunity arises, you can shoot the same subject using different shutter speeds and exposures. In ZoomBrowser EX, it is easy to compare images so that minute - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 283
on, and dedicated sounds to register to various camera operation sounds (My Camera Settings). My Camera Settings • Start-up Image • Start-up Sound • Shutter Sound • Operation Sound • Selftimer Sound Procedures 1 Connect the camera to a computer to start CameraWindow. • For details, refer to steps - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 284
it in the camera. If multiple My Camera Settings files are displayed in the left-hand list, choose the file you want to replace first, then register it in the camera. HINT Downloading My Camera Settings Files You can also download various files to use in My Camera Settings from CANON iMAGE GATEWAY - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 285
" near the end of the Camera User Guide to see if the camera uses the "MOV" data type. You may not be able to play back movies taken with another camera. • Only still images compliant with Design rule for Camera File system standards can be transferred to your camera's memory card. • You may not be - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 286
an account with an Internet service provider (ISP), browser software installed and an Internet connection). • See the homepage for information regarding browser versions (Microsoft Internet Explorer, etc.) and settings to best connect to CANON iMAGE GATEWAY online photo services. • Any ISP account - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 287
even from mobile phones Order prints Order an original collection of photos My Camera Settings Files on CANON iMAGE GATEWAY Download files for My Camera Settings (certain models only) Table of Contents Also, you get the latest customer support information, just for registering your product 50 - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 288
ZoomBrowser EX and CameraWindow to your preferences. • Overall themes, such as window appearances • Processing methods for images shot with the camera on end • Categories of shooting information displayed • Show/hide messages • Print settings • Zoom speed Procedures ZoomBrowser EX 1 [Tools] and - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 289
owner name, and start-up screen when CameraWindow starts. Sets the automatic transfer settings and destination folder. ZoomBrowser EX Functions Task Button Names Connect to Camera Acquire & Acquire Images from Memory Camera Settings Card Description of Function Connects to the camera to open - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 290
Digital opens the registration page. Connects to CANON iMAGE GATEWAY and goes to the top of the page. Connects to CANON iMAGE GATEWAY and displays albums created. Connects to CANON iMAGE GATEWAY and uploads images. Connects to CANON iMAGE GATEWAY and downloads images and sounds for use with My Camera - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 291
rougher. RAW (.CRW/.CR2) This is a proprietary image type provided by Canon. It saves the output of the image pixels from a digital camera without any deterioration in the quality of the image. Some cameras might not support this image type. Windows bitmap (.BMP) This image type comes standard with - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 292
procedures for uninstalling the software are only required when you wish to delete the programs from your computer or when reinstallation is required to fix corrupted files. IMPORTANT • Computer administrator status is required to perform the following operation. This explanation uses ZoomBrowser - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 293
Techniques Appendices Memory Card Folder Structure Images on the memory card are in digit in the name. i.e. [STA_0001.JPG], [STB_0002.JPG], [STC_0003.JPG]... • All folders except the "xxx__mm" or "xxx_mmdd" folders contain image settings files. Do not open or delete them. • Depending on the camera - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 294
Remember Mastering the Basics More Advanced Techniques Appendices Troubleshooting Please read this section if you encounter a problem using the software. Start by Checking This Investigate the following points first if you encounter a problem. Does your computer satisfy the requirements listed - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 295
with an interface cable. Click [Cancel] to close the window. Temporarily disconnect the camera from the computer. Next, read Start by Checking This on the previous page and resolve the problem. Camera not detected, Events dialog/AutoPlay/Device Stage won't display or images will not transfer - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 296
recognized as an "other" device. There are other potential reasons for the problem if the [Other devices], [Portable Devices] or [Imaging devices] categories do not appear or your camera model name or [Canon Camera] does not appear. Proceed to Step 5, and temporarily quit the procedures. 3 Select - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 297
right to change the contents of this guide at any time without prior notice. • Illustrations and screenshots in this guide may differ slightly from the actual products. • The above items notwithstanding, Canon accepts no liability for damages due to mistaken operation of the products. CDP-E114-010 - Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | User Guide - Page 298
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