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    Camera User Guide • Before use, be sure to read this guide, including the safety precautions. • This guide will familiarize you with how to use the camera correctly. • Keep the guide handy for future reference. ENGLISH
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    Cable IFC-400PCU Wrist Strap WS-800 Getting Started DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk • A memory card is not included (p. 3). Warranty Card PDF Manuals For information about the included software, refer to the ImageBrowser EX User Guide, in PDF format (p. 30). • Adobe Reader is required to
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    warranty is valid only in the area of purchase. In case of camera problems while abroad, return to the area of purchase before contacting a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • Although the LCD monitor is produced under extremely high-precision manufacturing conditions and more than 99.99% of the
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    Part Names and Conventions in This Guide A4000 IS A3400 IS A2400 IS A2300 Speaker Zoom lever Shooting: i (telephoto battery cover DC coupler cable port Strap mount A4000 IS A3400 IS A2400 IS A2300 Screen (LCD monitor) AV OUT (Audio/video output) / DIGITAL terminal Movie button (Help) button A (
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    in This Guide Zoom lever Shooting: i (telephoto) / j (wide angle) Playback: k (magnify) / g (index) Lamp Microphone Lens Shutter button Power button Flash Tripod socket Memory card/battery cover DC coupler cable port Strap mount AV OUT (Audio/video output) / DIGITAL terminal A1300 A810
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    a page number) • Instructions in this guide apply to the camera under default settings. • For convenience, all supported memory cards are simply referred camera model: A4000 IS Functions and precautions for the PowerShot A4000 IS only A3400 IS Functions and precautions for the PowerShot
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    Guide 4 Contents 7 Contents: Basic Operations 9 Safety Precautions 11 Touch-Screen Operations 15 Initial Preparations 16 Trying the Camera Out 24 Included Software, PDF Manuals ... 30 Accessories 36 1 Camera Helpful Shooting Features 65 Customizing Camera Operation...... 66 3 Other Shooting
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    133 Tips on Using Included Accessories 134 Optional Accessories 134 Using Optional Accessories...........137 Printing Images 142 8 Appendix 155 Troubleshooting 156 On-Screen Messages 160 On-Screen Information 162 Functions and Menu Tables ..........166 Handling Precautions 175 Index 176 8
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    Snow (p. 69) Matching specific scenes Low Light (p. 69) t Fireworks (p. 69) Applying special effects Vivid Colors (p. 72) Poster Effect (p. 72) Toy Camera Effect (p. 77) Monochrome (p. 78) z Where sound and flash are not allowed (Discreet Mode 69 z While adjusting image settings (Live View
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    Contents: Basic Operations 1 View z View images (Playback Mode 108 z Automatic playback (Slideshow 114 z On a TV 137 z On a computer 30 z Browse through images quickly 111, 112 z Erase images 116 E Shoot/View Movies z Shoot movies 53, 82 z View movies 108 c Print z Print pictures 142 Save z
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    guides A4000 IS A3400 IS A2400 IS A2300 If liquids or foreign objects come into contact with the camera interior, immediately turn the camera off and remove the battery. If the battery charger becomes wet, unplug it from the outlet and consult your camera distributor or a Canon Customer Support
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    Safety Precautions A4000 IS A3400 IS A2400 IS A2300 • Use only the recommended battery. • Do using the camera in places where use of electronic devices is restricted, such as inside airplanes and medical facilities. • Do not play the supplied CD-ROM(s) in any CD player that does not support data CD-
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    caused by leakage may occur. A1300 A810 • Remove and store the batteries when you are not using the camera. If the batteries are left inside the camera, damage caused by leakage may occur. A4000 IS A3400 IS A2400 IS A2300 • Before you discard the battery, cover the terminals with tape or other
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    period of time may cause it to overheat and distort, resulting in fire. A4000 IS A3400 IS A2400 IS A2300 • Do not place the battery near pets Do not sit down with the camera in your pocket. Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the screen. • When putting the camera in your bag, ensure that hard
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    enables intuitive operation simply by touching or tapping the screen. Touch Touch the screen briefly with your finger. z This gesture is used to shoot, configure camera functions, and so on. Drag Touch the screen and move your finger across it. z This gesture is used in Playback mode to switch to
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    the strap around your wrist. z When shooting, keep your arms close to your body and hold the camera securely to prevent it from moving. Do not rest your fingers on the flash. A4000 IS A3400 IS A2400 IS A2300 Charging the Battery Before use, charge the battery with the included charger. Be
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    details on charging time and the number of shots and recording time possible with a fully charged battery, see "Specifications" in the Getting Started guide. A4000 IS A3400 IS A2400 IS A2300 Inserting the Battery Insert the included battery. Open the cover. z Slide the cover ( ) and open it ( ). 17
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    Initial Preparations Terminals Battery Lock Insert the battery. z While pressing the battery lock in the direction of the arrow, insert the battery facing as shown and push it in until it clicks into the locked position. z If you insert the battery facing the wrong way, it cannot be locked into
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    ( ) and hold it down as you slide it until it clicks into the closed position ( ). Compatible Batteries Use AA alkaline batteries or Canon AA NiMH batteries (sold separately, p. 135). • Due to the inconsistent performance of other batteries, use of specified batteries only is recommended. • NiMH
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    card formatted in another device), you should format the memory card with this camera (p. 126). Check the card's write-protect tab. z Recording is not you insert it. Inserting memory cards facing the wrong way may damage the camera. Close the cover. Removing the Memory Card z Open the cover and
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    , which is the basis for dates and times added to your images. Turn the camera on. z Press the power button. X The [Date/Time] screen is displayed. time. z When finished, press the m button. z To turn off the camera, press the power button. • Unless you set the date and time, the [Date/Time]
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    removed. • Once the date/time battery is depleted, the [Date/Time] screen will be displayed when you turn the camera on. Follow the steps on p. 21 to set the date and time. A4000 IS A3400 IS A2400 IS A2300 • The date/time battery will be charged in about 4 hours once you insert
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    Initial Preparations Display Language The display language can be changed as needed. Enter Playback mode. z Press the 1 button. Access the setting screen. z Press and hold the m button, and then press the n button. Set the display language. z Press the opqr buttons to choose a language, and then
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    screen is displayed. Enter A mode. z Press the o button repeatedly until is displayed. z Aim the camera at the subject. As the camera determines the scene, it will make a slight clicking noise. A4000 IS A3400 IS A2400 IS X Icons representing the scene and image stabilization mode are displayed in
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    , and AF frames are displayed to indicate image areas in focus. AF Frames Shoot. z Press the shutter button all the way down. X As the camera shoots, a shutter sound is played, and in low-light conditions, the flash fires automatically. X Your shot remains displayed on the screen for about two
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    then compose the shot. Start shooting. z Press the movie button. The camera beeps once as recording begins, and [zRec] is displayed with the elapsed z Press the movie button again to stop shooting. The camera beeps twice as recording stops. X Recording will stop automatically when the memory card
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    Trying the Camera Out Still Images Movies Viewing After shooting images or movies, you can view them on the screen as follows. Enter Playback mode. z Press the 1 button. X
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    Trying the Camera Out • To switch to Shooting mode from Playback mode, press the shutter button halfway. A3400 IS • You can also start movie playback by touching . To
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    Out Still Images Movies Accessing the Help Menu Access on-screen descriptions of scenes detected by the camera, shooting advice, and playback instructions as follows. z Press the button to access the Help menu. z Press the button again to return to the original display. z In Shooting mode
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    to use this function, and any ISP account charges and access fees must be paid separately. PDF Manuals Installing the software on the CD-ROM will also install the following PDF manuals on your computer. Camera User Guide Once you are familiar with the information in Getting Started, refer to this
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    used on the following computers. Adobe Reader is required to view the PDF manuals. Windows Windows 7 SP1 Operating System Windows Vista SP2 Windows XP SP3 Computer 1024 x 768 resolution or higher • Check the Canon website for the latest system requirements, including supported OS versions. 31
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    PDF Manuals computer's CD-ROM drive. z Insert the included CD-ROM (DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk) (p. 2) in the computer's CD-ROM drive. instructions to complete the installation process. When a message is displayed prompting you to connect the camera, connect it to a computer. z With the camera
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    in the computer's USB port. For details about USB connections on the computer, refer to the computer user manual. Install the files. z Turn the camera on, and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation process. X The software will connect to the Internet to update to the latest
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    Manuals Turn the camera on to access CameraWindow. z Press the 1 button to turn the camera on. z On a Macintosh computer, CameraWindow is displayed when a connection is established between the camera program. z Choose [Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow] and then click [OK].
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    , PDF Manuals z For instructions on viewing images on a computer, refer to the ImageBrowser EX User Guide. • In Windows 7, if the screen in step 2 is not displayed, click the icon in the taskbar. • To start CameraWindow in Windows Vista or XP, click [Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon
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    Charger CB-2LD/CB-2LDE*1 A3400 IS DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk Stylus Interface Cable IFC-400PCU*1 Power AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC90 Flash Unit Memory Card Card Reader Cable Windows/ Macintosh Computer AV Cable AVC-DC400 TV/Video System Canon PictBridge-Compatible Printers High-Power Flash HF
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    Accessories Wrist Strap WS-800 AA Alkaline DIGITAL CAMERA Batteries (x2) Solution Disk Interface Cable IFC-400PCU*1 Memory Card Card Reader Cable Windows/ Macintosh Computer AV Cable AVC-DC400 Power Flash Unit TV/Video System Canon PictBridgeCompatible Printers Battery and Charger Kit
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    1 Camera Basics Basic camera operations and features 39
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    off when the lens is retracted by pressing the 1 button. Power-Saving Features (Auto Power Down) A4000 IS A3400 IS A2400 IS A2300 As a way to conserve battery power, the camera automatically deactivates the screen and then turns itself off after a specific period of inactivity. A1300 A810 As a way
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    focus, press the button all the way down to shoot. In this manual, shutter button operations are described as pressing the button halfway or all the halfway. (Press lightly to focus.) z Press the shutter button halfway. The camera beeps twice, and AF frames are displayed around image areas in focus.
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    differ slightly from the image area in your shots. • The lens may be partially visible through the optical viewfinder at some zoom positions. • Although the camera automatically focuses on subjects, face detection and focusing is not possible. 42
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    the p button to view other information on the screen, or to hide the information. For details on the information displayed, see p. 162. A4000 IS A3400 IS A2400 IS A2300 A810 A1300 Information is displayed No information is displayed No information Information is Off is displayed displayed
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    before you pressed the m button in step 1 is displayed again, showing the option you configured. • To undo any accidental setting changes, you can restore the camera's default settings (p. 131). 44
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    n Configure a variety of camera functions through other menus as follows. Menu items are grouped by purpose on tabs, such as shooting (4), playback displayed before you pressed the n button in step 1. • To undo any accidental setting changes, you can restore the camera's default settings (p. 131). 45
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    • When the indicator blinks green, never do any of the following things, as they may corrupt images, or damage the camera or memory card. - Turn the camera off - Shake or jolt the camera A4000 IS A3400 IS A2400 IS A2300 - Open the memory card/battery cover A1300 A810 - Open the memory card/battery
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    2 Auto Mode Convenient mode for easy shots with greater control over shooting 47
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    at the subject. The camera will make a slight clicking noise as it determines the scene. X Frames displayed around any detected subjects indicate that they are in focus. A4000 IS A3400 IS A2400 IS X Icons representing the scene and image stabilization mode are displayed in the upper right of
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    z Several AF frames are displayed when multiple areas are in focus. AF Frames Shoot. z Press the shutter button all the way down. X As the camera shoots, a shutter sound is played, and in low-light conditions, the flash fires automatically. X Your shot remains displayed on the screen for about two
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    if the camera only beeps once when you press the shutter button halfway. For details on the focusing range (shooting range), see "Specifications" in the Getting Started guide. • To reduce red-eye and to assist in focusing, the lamp may be activated when shooting in low-light conditions. A4000 IS
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    Icon In Motion At Close Range Background Color Bright Backlit - Gray With Blue Sky Backlit - Light Blue Sunsets - - Orange Spotlights Dark Dark Blue Tripod Used * - * - * Displayed in dark scenes when the camera is held still, as when mounted on a tripod. • Try shooting in
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    subject movement, only the white frame will remain on the screen. • When you are pressing the shutter button halfway and the camera detects subject movement, a blue frame is displayed, and the focus and image brightness are constantly adjusted (Servo AF). • Try shooting in G mode (p. 83) if no
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    the subject, do the same thing as in step 3 on p. 48. However, note that movies shot at zoom factors shown in blue will be grainy, and the sound of camera operations will be recorded. z When you recompose shots, the focus stays the same but the brightness and colors will be automatically adjusted
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    twice as recording stops. z Recording will stop automatically when the memory card becomes full. • The camera may become warm when shooting movies repeatedly over an extended period. This does not indicate damage. A4000 IS A3400 IS A2400 IS A2300 • Keep your fingers away from the microphone while
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    Shooting in Smart Auto Mode A4000 IS A3400 IS A2400 IS Still Images Image Stabilization Icons (Dynamic IS) Image stabilization for still images, when panning* Image stabilization for subtle camera shake, such as when shooting movies at telephoto (Powered IS) Image stabilization for still
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    Move the zoom lever toward i again. X The camera zooms in even closer on the subject, using digital zoom. • Zoomed images may look grainy, under the zoom factor is shown in blue. • Focal length when optical and digital zoom are combined is as follows (35mm film equivalent). A4000 IS 28 - 896 mm (28
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    you can include yourself in group photos or other timed shots. The camera will shoot about 10 seconds after you press the shutter button. Configure button. X Once you start the self-timer, the lamp will blink and the camera will play a self-timer sound. X Two seconds before the shot, the blinking
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    Shake This option delays shutter release until about two seconds after you have pressed the shutter button. If the camera is unsteady while you are pressing the shutter button, it will not affect your shot. Configure the setting. z Follow step 1 on p. 57 and choose [. X Once
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    a subject to focus on. z Touch the subject on the screen and keep your finger on the screen. z The camera beeps twice after focusing. A blue AF frame is displayed, and the camera will keep the subject in focus and image brightness adjusted (Servo AF). Shoot. z Release your finger from the screen
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    ) When the Touch Shutter function is set to and you touch a subject on the screen, will display. Press the shutter button halfway, a blue AF frame is displayed, and the camera will keep the subject in focus and image brightness adjusted (Servo AF). Press the shutter button all the way down to shoot
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    Date and Time The camera can add the shooting setting is complete, [DATE] is displayed. Shoot. X As you take shots, the camera adds the shooting date or time to the lower-right corner of images. z To it to be printed twice. - Use camera DPOF print settings (p. 148) to print - Use the included
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    setting can fit on a memory card, see "Specifications" in the Getting Started guide. Configure the setting. z Press the m button, choose in the menu, images. z : For images displayed on widescreen HDTVs or similar display devices, on a 16:9 screen. • With , digital zoom (p. 56) is not available. 62
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    . z To restore the original setting, repeat this process but choose [Off]. • Red-eye correction may be applied to image areas other than eyes (if the camera misinterprets red eye makeup as red pupils, for example). • You can also correct existing images (p. 120). 63
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    on the maximum movie length at each level of image quality that will fit on a memory card, see "Specifications" in the Getting Started guide. Configure the setting. z Press the m button, choose in the menu, and choose the desired option (p. 44). X The option you configured is now displayed
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    . z Press the n button, choose [Blink Detection] on the 4 tab, and then choose [On] (p. 45). Shoot. X A frame, accompanied by , is displayed when the camera detects a person whose eyes are closed. z To restore the original setting, choose [Off] in step 1. • When you have specified multiple shots in
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    Customizing Camera Operation Customize shooting functions on the 4 tab of the menu as follows. For instructions on menu functions, see displayed after shots as follows. Configure the setting. z Press the n button, choose [Review] on the 4 tab, and then choose the desired option (p. 45). z To restore
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    3 Other Shooting Modes Shoot more effectively in various scenes, and take shots enhanced with unique image effects or captured using special functions 67
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    displayed. z Press the m button, choose in the menu, and choose the desired option (p. 44). Shoot. A3400 IS Using the Touch-Screen Panel z Set the camera to by pressing the o button, and then touch in the upper right of the screen. z To view other shooting modes, touch qr or quickly drag
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    on a tripod or take other measures to keep it still and prevent camera shake. A4000 IS A3400 IS A2400 IS Set [IS Mode] to [Off] when using a tripod or other means to hold the camera still (p. 104). • mode resolution is (2304 x 1728) and cannot be changed. • In mode, even playback sounds are muted
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    Scenes Still Images Movies Brightness/Color Customization (Live View Control) Image brightness or colors when shooting can be easily customized as follows. A4000 IS A2400 IS A2300 A1300 A810 Enter mode. z Follow the steps on p. 68 and choose . Configure the setting. z Press the p button
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    Digital IS) Shoot with minimal camera shake and subject blur. In scenes where subject movement is minimal, continuously shot images can be combined to reduce camera the way down to shoot a single image. • Because the camera will shoot continuously when is displayed, hold it steady while shooting.
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    Applying Special Effects Add a variety of effects to images when shooting. Choose a shooting mode. z Follow step 1 on p. 68 to choose a shooting mode. Shoot. • In , , , , and modes, try taking some test shots first, to make sure you obtain the desired results. Still Images Movies Shoot in vivid
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    Applying Special Effects Still Images Shooting with a Fish-Eye Lens Effect (Fish-eye Effect) Shoot with the distorting effect of a fish-eye lens. A4000 IS A2400 IS A2300 A1300 A810 Choose . z Follow step 1 on p. 68 and choose . Choose an effect level. z Press the p button, press the qr buttons to
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    playback speed before the movie is recorded. People and objects in the scene will move quickly during playback. Note that sound is not recorded. A4000 IS A2400 IS A2300 A1300 A810 Choose . z Follow step 1 on p. 68 and choose . X A white frame is displayed, indicating the image area that will not
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    A4000 IS A2400 IS A2300 A1300 A810 Applying Special Effects For movies, choose the movie playback speed. z On the screen in step 2, press the n button, and
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    Applying Special Effects • Holding the camera vertically will change the orientation of the frame. • Movie image quality is when a still image resolution of is selected and when a still image resolution of is selected (p. 62). These quality settings cannot be changed. A4000 IS A2400 IS A2300 A1300
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    Applying Special Effects Still Images Shooting with a Toy Camera Effect (Toy Camera Effect) This effect makes images resemble shots from a toy camera by vignetting (darker, blurred image corners) and changing the overall color. A4000 IS A2400 IS A2300 A1300 A810 Choose . z Follow step 1 on p. 68
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    Applying Special Effects Still Images Shooting in Monochrome Shoot images in black and white, sepia, or blue and white. Movies A4000 IS A2400 IS A2300 A1300 A810 Choose . z Follow step 1 on p. 68 and choose . Choose a color tone. z Press the p button, press the qr buttons to choose a
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    down] is displayed. X The lamp blinks and the self-timer sound is played. Join the subjects in the shooting area and look at the camera. X After the camera detects a new face, the lamp blinking and self-timer sound will speed up. (When the flash fires, the lamp will remain lit.) About two
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    Special Modes for Other Purposes • Even if your face is not detected after you join the others in the shooting area, the camera will shoot about 15 seconds later. A4000 IS A2400 IS A2300 A1300 A810 • To change the number of shots, press the p button, press the qr buttons to choose the number
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    not match the brightness of your shots. • With shutter speeds of 1.3 seconds or slower, there will be a delay before you can shoot again, as the camera processes images to reduce noise. A4000 IS A3400 IS A2400 IS • Set [IS Mode] to [Off] when using a tripod or other means to hold the
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    Movies Shooting iFrame Movies Shoot movies that can be edited with iFrame-compatible software or devices. You can quickly edit, save, and manage iFrame movies using the included software. Choose . z Follow step 1 on p. 68, choose , and shoot. X Black bars displayed on the top and bottom edges of the
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    4 G mode More discerning shots, in your preferred shooting style • Instructions in this chapter apply to the camera when set to G mode (p. 84). • G: Program AE; AE: Auto Exposure • Before using a function introduced in this chapter in modes other than G, make sure the function
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    on the shooting range in G mode, see "Specifications" in the Getting Started guide. Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation) Still Images Movies Adjusting Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation) The standard exposure set by the camera can be adjusted in 1/3-stop increments, in a range of -2 to
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    , you can lock the exposure, or you can specify focus and exposure separately. Set the flash to ! (p. 100). Lock the exposure. z Aim the camera at the subject to shoot with the exposure locked. With the shutter button pressed halfway, press the r button. X & is displayed, and the exposure is
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    Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation) A3400 IS Using the Touch-Screen Panel z You can also lock the exposure by pressing and holding the shutter button halfway, and then touching the bottom of the screen (inside the frame shown at left). z To unlock AE, release the shutter button and touch the
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    . For shooting in cloudy conditions, or at twilight. For shooting night scenes, or in dark rooms. • To view the automatically set ISO speed when the camera is set to , press the shutter button halfway. • Although choosing a lower ISO speed may reduce image graininess, there may be a greater risk of
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    Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation) Still Images Correcting Image Brightness (i-Contrast) Before shooting, excessively bright or dark image areas (such as faces or backgrounds) can be detected and automatically adjusted to the optimal brightness. Insufficient overall image contrast can also be
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    For shooting under warm-white, cool-white, and similarly colored fluorescent lighting. Fluorescent For shooting under daylight fluorescent and similarly colored H fluorescent lighting. Custom For manually setting a custom white balance (p. 90). 89
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    the steps in "Adjusting White Balance" (p. 89) to choose . z Aim the camera at a plain white subject, so that the entire screen is white. Press the on the continuous shooting speed, see "Specifications" in the Getting Started guide. Configure the setting. z Press the m button, choose in the menu
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    /level determined when you pressed the shutter button halfway. • Shooting may stop momentarily or continuous shooting may slow down depending on shooting conditions, camera settings, and the zoom position. • As more shots are taken, shooting may slow down. • Shooting may slow down if the flash fires
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    Images Shooting Close-ups (Macro) Movies To restrict the focus to subjects at close range, set the camera to e. For details on the focusing range, see "Specifications" in the Getting Started guide. z Press the q button, press the qr buttons to choose e, and then press the m button. X Once the
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    mode set to [Face AiAF], using Touch Shutter or Touch AF returns the camera to . Still Images Movies Changing the AF Frame Mode Change the AF ( gray frames are displayed around other detected faces. • When the camera detects movement, frames will follow moving subjects, within a certain range
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    or light - Faces in profile, at an angle, or partly hidden • The camera may misinterpret non-human subjects as faces. • No AF frames are displayed if the camera cannot focus when you press the shutter button halfway. A4000 IS A2400 IS A2300 A1300 A810 Still Images Movies Center One AF frame is
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    before shooting. This feature is called Focus Lock. Focus. z Aim the camera so that the subject is centered, and then press the shutter button halfway. button pressed halfway, move the camera to recompose the shot. Shoot. z Press the shutter button all the way down. A4000 IS A2400 IS A2300 A1300
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    is detected, is displayed. z To cancel tracking, press the q button again. Shoot. z Press the shutter button halfway. changes to a blue , which follows the subject as the camera continues to adjust the focus and exposure (Servo AF) (p. 97). z Press the shutter button all the way down to shoot
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    mode helps avoid missing shots of subjects in motion, because the camera continues to focus on the subject and adjust the exposure as long low-light conditions, Servo AF may not be activated (AF frames may not turn blue) when you press the shutter button halfway. In this case, the focus and exposure
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    screen. X When the AF frame mode is set to [Face AiAF], the camera beeps and displays when a face is detected. Focus is maintained even if the If a border was displayed when you touched the screen, move the camera to position the person's face or the subject inside the border before touching
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    Shooting Range and Focusing Still Images Movies Shooting with the AF Lock The focus can be locked. After you lock the focus, the focal position will not change even when you release your finger from the shutter button. Lock the focus. z With the shutter button pressed halfway, press the q
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    Started guide. ZSlow Synchro With this option, the flash fires to increase the brightness of the main subject (such as people) while the camera is finished playing. • Mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to keep it still and prevent camera shake. A4000 IS A3400 IS A2400 IS • Set
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    with the AE lock (p. 85), you can lock the exposure for the flash shots. Set the flash to h (p. 100). Lock the flash exposure. z Aim the camera at the subject to shoot with the exposure locked. With the shutter button pressed halfway, press the r button. X The flash fires, and when ( is displayed
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    zoom (p. 56), you can deactivate it as follows. Configure the setting. z Press the n button, choose [Digital Zoom] on the 4 tab, and then choose [Off] (p. 45). Still Images Magnifying the Area in Focus You can check the focus by pressing the shutter
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    magnify if a face was not detected, if the person's face is too large for the screen, and if the camera cannot focus in [Fixed frame]. • The display will not magnify when using the digital zoom (p. 56) or Tracking AF (p. 95). Still Images Changing the Image Display Style After Shots Change the way
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    displayed on the screen. z To restore the original setting, repeat this process but choose [Off]. • Grid lines are not recorded in your shots. A4000 IS A3400 IS A2400 IS Still Images Changing the IS Mode Settings Movies Access the setting screen. z Press the n button, choose [IS Settings] on
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    when recording telephoto movies. However, this option may not produce the expected results when used for the stronger camera shake that may occur when shooting while walking or when moving the camera to match subject movement. In this case, set Powered IS to [Off]. z Follow the steps in "Changing
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    5 Playback Mode Have fun reviewing your shots, and browse or edit them in many ways • To prepare the camera for these operations, press the 1 button to enter Playback mode. • It may not be possible to play back or edit images that were renamed or
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    Viewing Still Images Movies After shooting images or movies, you can view them on the screen as follows. Enter Playback mode. z Press the 1 button. X Your last shot is displayed. Browse through your images. z To view the previous image, press the q button. To view the next image, press the r
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    Viewing Pause playback. z To pause playback, press the m button. The movie control panel is displayed. To resume playback, press the qr buttons to choose , and then press the m button. X After the movie is finished, is displayed. • To switch to Shooting mode from Playback mode, press the
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    except when shooting in A mode). However, simple information display is not available. To change the initial display mode, press the n button and choose [Review Info] on the 4 tab (p. 103). Overexposure Warning (for Image Highlights) Washed-out highlights in the image flash on the screen in detailed
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    Still Images Movies Browsing and Filtering Images Navigating Through Images in an Index By displaying multiple images in an index, you can quickly find the images you are looking for. Display images in an index. z Move the zoom lever toward g to display images in an index. Moving the lever again
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    Browsing and Filtering Images Navigating Through Images Using Jump Display To find images on a memory card full of images, you can jump by a specific number of images or method. Position of Current Image Choose a jump method. z Press the n button, and then choose [Jump Search] on the 1 tab (p. 45
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    Image Viewing Options Magnifying Images Still Images Approximate Position of Displayed Area Magnify an image. z Moving the zoom lever toward k will zoom in and magnify the image, and is displayed. You can magnify images up to about 10x by continuing to hold the zoom lever. z To zoom out,
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    the m button. X The slideshow will start a few seconds after [Loading image...] is displayed. z Press the n button to stop the slideshow. • The camera's power-saving functions (p. 40) are deactivated during slideshows. • To pause or resume slideshows, press the m button. • You can switch to other
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    Images Still Images Movies Protect important images to prevent accidental erasure by the camera (p. 116). Choose [Protect]. z Press the n button, and then choose to Shooting mode or turn the camera off before finishing the setup process in step 3. • Protected images cannot be erased by the
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    Erasing Images Still Images Movies You can choose and erase unneeded images one by one. Be careful when erasing images, because they cannot be recovered. Choose an image to erase. z Press the qr buttons to choose an image. Erase the image. z Press the o button. z After [Erase?] is displayed,
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    ] is set to [Off]. Deactivating Auto Rotation Follow these steps to deactivate automatic rotation by the camera, which rotates images shot in vertical orientation so they are displayed vertically on the camera. z Press the n button, choose [Auto Rotate] on the 1 tab, and then choose [Off] (p. 45
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    displayed. Save the new image. z Press the qr buttons to choose [OK], and then press the m button. X The image is now saved as a new file. Review the new image. z Press the n button. [Display new image?] is displayed. z Press the qr buttons to choose [Yes], and then press the m button. X The saved
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    then press the m button. Choose an option. z Press the qr buttons to choose an option, and then press the m button. Save as a new image and review. z Follow steps 4 - 5 on p. 118. • For some images, correction may be inaccurate or may cause images to appear grainy. • Images may look grainy after
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    the image. z Press the m button. X Red-eye detected by the camera is now corrected, and frames are displayed around corrected image areas. z Enlarge Follow the steps in "Magnifying Images" (p. 113). Save as a new image and review. z Press the opqr buttons to choose [New File], and then press the m
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    Editing Still Images • Some images may not be corrected accurately. • To overwrite the original image with the corrected image, choose [Overwrite] in step 4. In this case, the original image will be erased. • Protected images cannot be overwritten. 121
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    6 Setting Menu Customize or adjust basic camera functions for greater convenience 123
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    . Adjust volume with the op buttons, as needed. • Sound settings cannot be changed in mode (p. 69). Adjusting the Volume Adjust the volume of individual camera sounds as follows. z Choose [Volume], and then press the m button. z Choose an item, and then press the qr buttons to adjust the volume. 124
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    Adjusting Basic Camera Functions Hiding Hints and Tips Hints and tips are normally shown when you choose FUNC. menu (p. 44) items. Screen If you prefer, you can deactivate display of the start-up screen normally shown when you turn the camera on. z Choose [Start-up Image], and then choose [Off]. 125
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    Functions Formatting Memory Cards Before using a new memory card or a card formatted in another device, you should format the card with this camera. Formatting erases all data on a memory card. Before formatting, copy images on the memory card to a computer, or take other steps to back them up
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    Functions Low-Level Formatting Perform low-level formatting in these cases: [Memory card error] is displayed, the camera is not working correctly, card image reading/writing is slower, continuous shooting is slower, or movie recording suddenly stops. Low-level formatting erases all data
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    (p. 126)) memory card. • Refer to the ImageBrowser EX User Guide for information on the card folder structure and image formats. Date-Based Instead of saving images in folders created each month, you can have the camera create folders each day you shoot to store shots taken that day. z Choose
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    [0 sec.]. Power-Saving Adjustment Adjust the timing of automatic camera and screen deactivation (Auto Power Down and Display Off, respectively z After choosing an item, press the qr buttons to adjust it as needed. A4000 IS A3400 IS A2400 IS A2300 • To conserve battery power, you should normally
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    Adjusting Basic Camera Functions Date and Time Adjust the date and time as follows. press the m button. z Use the included stylus to touch on the screen. z Following the on-screen instructions, touch the screen in four positions, one after another: upper left, lower left, lower right, and upper
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    setting can also be adjusted on the 3 tab. • [Video System] (p. 137) Restoring Defaults If you accidentally change a setting, you can restore default camera settings. Access the [Reset All] screen. z Choose [Reset All], and then press the m button. Restore default settings. z Press the qr buttons to
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    Adjusting Basic Camera Functions • The following functions are not restored to default settings. - The shooting mode (p. 68) - Custom white balance data you have recorded (p. 90) A4000 IS A2400 IS A2300 A1300 A810 - 3 tab settings [Date/Time] (p. 22), [Language ] (p. 23), and [Video System] (p.
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    7 Accessories Use included accessories effectively and enjoy the camera in more ways with optional Canon accessories and other compatible accessories sold separately 133
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    Tips on Using Included Accessories A4000 IS A3400 IS A2400 IS A2300 Effective Battery and Long-term battery storage After using up all remaining battery power, remove the battery from the camera. Store the battery with the cover attached. Storing a partially charged battery over extended periods (
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    A4000 IS A3400 IS A2400 IS A2300 A1300 A810 A1300 A810 Optional Accessories AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC90 z For powering the camera using household power. Recommended when using the camera over extended periods, or when connecting the camera to a printer or computer. Cannot be used to charge the camera
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    . High-Power Flash HF-DC1 can also be used. Other Accessories AV Cable AVC-DC400 z Connect the camera to a TV to enjoy playback on the larger TV screen. Printers SELPHY Series PIXMA Series Canon PictBridge-Compatible Printers z Printing images without a computer is possible by connecting the
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    details on connection or how to switch inputs, refer to the TV manual. • Some information may not be displayed when viewing images on a TV (p. 164). Make sure the camera and TV are off. Black or white Yellow Yellow Black Connect the camera to the TV. z On the TV, insert the cable plugs fully
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    To change the video output format, press the n button and choose [Video System] on the 3 tab. A4000 IS A3400 IS A2400 IS A2300 Powering the Camera with Household Power Powering the camera with AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC90 (sold separately) eliminates the need to monitor the remaining battery level. Make
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    of the power cord into the compact power adapter, and then plug the other end into a power outlet. z Turn the camera on and use it as desired. z When finished, turn the camera off and unplug the power cord from the outlet. • Do not disconnect the adapter or unplug the power cord while
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    AC Adapter Kit ACK800 and DC Coupler DRDC10 (both sold separately) eliminates the need to monitor the remaining battery level. Make sure the camera is off. Open the cover. z Follow step 1 on p. 19 to open the memory card/battery cover, and then open the coupler cable port cover as
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    of the power cord into the compact power adapter, and then plug the other end into a power outlet. z Turn the camera on and use it as desired. z When finished, turn the camera off and unplug the power cord from the outlet. • Do not disconnect the adapter or unplug the power cord while
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    Images Your shots can easily be printed by connecting the camera to a printer. On the camera, you can specify images to set up batch printing, prepare orders for photo development services, and prepare or print images for photobooks. A Canon SELPHY CP series compact photo printer is used here for
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    then press the m button. X Printing now begins. z To print other images, repeat steps 5 - 6 after printing is finished. z When you are finished printing, turn the camera and printer off and disconnect the interface cable. • For Canon PictBridge-compatible printers (sold separately), see p. 136. 143
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    Printing Images Configuring Print Settings Still Images Access the printing screen. z Follow steps 1 - 6 on p. 142 to access the screen at left. Configure the settings. z Press the op buttons to choose an item, and then press the qr buttons to choose an option. Default Date Matches current
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    Printing Images Cropping Images Before Printing (Trimming) By cropping images before printing, you can print a desired image area instead of the entire image. Choose [Trimming]. z After following step 1 on p. 144 to access the printing screen, choose [Trimming] and press the m button. X A cropping
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    Printing Images Choosing Paper Size and Layout Before Printing Choose [Paper Settings]. z After following step 1 on p. 144 to access the printing screen, choose [Paper Settings] and press the m button. Choose a paper size. z Press the op buttons to choose an option, and then press the m button.
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    Printing Images Available Layout Options Default Bordered Borderless N-up ID Photo Fixed Size Matches current printer settings. Prints with blank space around the image. Borderless, edge-to-edge printing. Choose how many images to print per sheet. Prints images for identification purposes. Only
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    ] and [Sequence] are not available with Canon PictBridge-compatible printer models earlier than CP720 and CP730. Still Images Adding Images to the Print List (DPOF) Batch printing (p. 151) and ordering prints from a photo development service can be set up on the camera. Choose up to 998 images on
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    image print list settings are cleared after printing. - • Not all of your DPOF settings may be applied in printing by the printer or photo development service, in some cases. • may be displayed on the camera to warn you that the memory card has print settings that were configured on another
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    setting details in [Date/Time] on the 3 tab, accessible by pressing the n button (p. 21). • Index printing is not available on some Canon PictBridge-compatible printers (sold separately). Setting Up Printing for Individual Images Choose [Select Images & Qty.]. z Press the n button, choose [Select
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    Print List (DPOF) z When images have been added to the print list (pp. 148 - 151), the screen at left is displayed after you connect the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer. Press the op buttons to choose [Print now], and then simply press the m button to print the images in the print
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    print settings that were configured on another camera. Changing the print settings using this camera may overwrite all previous settings. • After importing images to your computer, also refer to the ImageBrowser EX User Guide and the printer manual for further information. Adding Images Individually
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    Printing Images Choose an image. z Press the qr buttons to choose an image, and then press the m button. X is displayed. z To remove the image from the photobook, press the m button again. is no longer displayed. z Repeat this process to specify other images. z When finished, press the n button to
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    8 Appendix Helpful information when using the camera 155
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    Troubleshooting If you think there is a problem with the camera, first check the following. If the items below do not solve your problem, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Power Nothing happens when the power button is pressed. A4000 IS A3400 IS A2400 IS A2300 • Confirm that you are using
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    Troubleshooting Display on a TV Camera Note that the following display problems are not recorded in still images (p. 87). A4000 IS A3400 IS A2400 IS • Set [IS mode] to [Continuous] (p. 104). • Mount the camera on a tripod (see "Specifications" in the Getting Started guide). • Set [Lamp Setting] to [
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    Troubleshooting No AF frames are displayed and the camera does not focus when the shutter button is pressed halfway. • To have AF frames displayed and the camera . • Shoot within flash range (see "Specifications" in the Getting Started guide). • Set the flash mode to ! (p. 60). White dots or similar
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    Troubleshooting Shooting Movies The elapsed time shown is incorrect, or recording is interrupted. • Use the camera to format the memory card, or switch to a card that supports high-speed recording. Note that even if the elapsed time display is incorrect, the length of movies on the memory card
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    Cannot record! • Shooting was attempted without a memory card in the camera. To shoot, insert a memory card facing the correct way (p. 20 you have inserted a formatted memory card facing the correct way, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk (p. 20). Insufficient space on card • There is not
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    is used in dusty or sandy locations. • Frequent display of this error message may indicate camera damage. In this case, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. A camera error was detected (error number) • If this error message is displayed immediately after a shot, the image may not have been
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    90) Self-timer (p. 57) AF frame (p. 93) Camera shake warning (p. 50) A4000 IS A2400 IS A2300 A1300 A810 Metering method (p. 86) Still image resolution (p. 62) Recordable shots Movie resolution Remaining time Digital zoom magnification (p. 56) A4000 IS A3400 IS A2400 IS Focusing range (p. 92), AF
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    On-Screen Information A4000 IS A3400 IS A2400 IS A2300 Battery Level An on-screen icon or message indicates the battery charge level. Display Details Sufficient charge Slightly depleted,
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    Display) Movie (pp. 53, 108) Shooting mode (p. 166) ISO speed (p. 87) Exposure compensation level (p. 84) White balance (p. 89) Histogram (p. 110) A4000 IS A3400 IS A2400 IS A2300 Battery level (p. 163) A1300 A810 Battery level (p. 163) Metering method (p. 86) Folder number - File number (p. 128
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    fast-forward, keep holding down the m button.) Skip Forward* (To continue skipping forward, keep holding down the m button.) c Shown when the camera is connected to a PictBridge-compatible printer (p. 142). * Displays the frame approx. 4 sec. before or after the current frame. • To skip forward
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    to Z when the flash fires. *4 FE lock is not available when the flash is off. *5 PowerShot A4000 IS, PowerShot A2400 IS, PowerShot A2300, PowerShot A1300, PowerShot A810 only *6 PowerShot A3400 IS only *7 Only available when faces are detected. *8 Only available for shooting. Subject designation not
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    Functions and Menu Tables I Pt N 3 { *7 { - - - { { { { - { { - { - { *8 - { { { { { *8 { { { { Available or set automatically. - Not available. 167
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    Movie Quality (p. 64) Shooting Mode AG *1 W ][$ Delay*4 Shots*5 - { *2 { {{{{ -{-- {{{{ -{-{ { { { *3 - { - *3 {{{{ {{{{ {{{{ {{{{ {{{- { {-- ---{ { {-- {{{{ {{{{ *1 PowerShot A2300, PowerShot A1300, PowerShot A810 only *2 Settings [Dark - Light] (p. 70). *3 Depending on
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    Functions and Menu Tables I Pt N { { { { *6 { { { { { { { { { { { { { *6 { { { { { { { { - { Available or set automatically. - Not available. 169
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    Digital Zoom (p. 102) AF-Point Zoom (p. 102) Servo AF (p. 97) Touch Shutter (p. 59)*4 Lamp Setting (p. 66) Red-Eye Corr. (p. 63) i-Contrast (p. 88) Light Metering (p. 86) Review (p. 66) Review PowerShot A4000 IS, PowerShot A2400 IS, PowerShot A2300, PowerShot A1300, PowerShot A810 only *4 PowerShot
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    Functions and Menu Tables I Pt N { - { *5 - { { { { { *5 { { { { Available or set automatically. - Not available. 171
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    ) IS Settings (p. 104)*2 Date Stamp (p. 61) Shooting Mode AG *1 On Off Off IS Mode Continuous Shoot Only On Powered IS Off Off Date, Date & Time *1 PowerShot A2300, PowerShot A1300, PowerShot A810 only *2 PowerShot A4000 IS, PowerShot A3400 IS, PowerShot A2400 IS only 172
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    Functions and Menu Tables I Pt N { Available or set automatically. - Not available. 173
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    Functions and Menu Tables 3 Set up Menu Item Mute Volume Hints & Tips LCD Brightness Start-up Image Format File Numbering Create Folder Ref. Page p. 124 p. 124 p. 125 p. 125 p. 125 pp. 126, 127 p. 128 p. 128 Item Lens Retract Power Saving Date/Time Video System A3400 IS Calibration Language
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    from the lens. If cleaning is difficult, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • To prevent condensation from forming on the camera after sudden temperature changes (when the camera is transferred from cold to warm environments), put the camera in an airtight, resealable plastic bag and let it
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    balance 90 D Date/time Adding date/time to images 61 Changing 22 Setting 21 DC coupler 135, 139 Defaults J Reset all DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk 2 Digital zoom 56 Display language 23 DPOF 148 176 Drag 15 Drive mode 90 E Editing i-Contrast 119 Red-eye correction 120 Resizing images
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    timer 58 Servo AF 97 Shooting Shooting date/time J Date/time Shooting information 162 Slideshow 114 Snow (shooting mode 69 Software DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk ......... 2 Installation 32 Saving images to a computer 31 Sounds 124 Super vivid (shooting mode 72 T Terminal 137, 139, 141, 142
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    effect (shooting mode 77 Tracking AF 95 Traveling with the camera 134 Troubleshooting 156 TV display 137 V Viewfinder 42 Viewing Index display 111 Jump display 112 Magnified display 113 Single-image display 27 Slideshow 114 TV display 137 W
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    accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful cable with the ferrite core provided with the digital camera must be used with this equipment in order manual. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment. Canon U.S.A., Inc. One Canon
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    RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS. For connection to a supply not in the adapter can be used with a power supply between 100 and 240 V AC. Contact your Canon dealer for information about plug adapter for overseas use. For U.S.A. customers only: For areas where
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    Trademark Acknowledgments • The SDXC logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. • This device incorporates exFAT technology licensed from Microsoft. • The iFrame logo and the iFrame symbol are trademarks of Apple Inc. About MPEG-4 Licensing • This product is licensed under AT&T patents for the MPEG-4
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    or storing in a retrieval system any part of this guide without the permission of Canon is prohibited. • Canon reserves the right to change the contents of this guide at any time without prior notice. • Illustrations and screenshots in this guide may differ slightly from the actual equipment. • The
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Camera User Guide
ENGLISH
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Before use, be sure to read this guide, including the
safety precautions.
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This guide will familiarize you with how to use the camera
correctly.
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Keep the guide handy for future reference.