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DIGITAL CAMERA Camera User Guide Camera User Guide CDI-E386-010 © CANON INC. 2008 PRINTED IN MALAYSIA ENGLISH - Canon PowerShot A1000 IS | User Manual - Page 2
AV Cable AVC-DC400 Wrist Strap WS-800 Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk Warranty Card "Canon Customer Support" Leaflet Camera User Guide This Guide Direct Print User Guide Read when you want to connect the camera to a printer and print. Software Starter Guide Read when you want to connect the - Canon PowerShot A1000 IS | User Manual - Page 3
in this Guide • Language that displays on the screen appears inside [ ]. • Buttons on the camera body are represented by the following icons. button FUNC./SET (Function/Set) button button button button MENU button DISP. (Display) button • : Troubleshooting tips for common problems. • : Hints for - Canon PowerShot A1000 IS | User Manual - Page 4
note that Canon digital cameras are problem with the camera while abroad, please return it back 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 camera - Canon PowerShot A1000 IS | User Manual - Page 5
Capture Your Best Memories 5 - Canon PowerShot A1000 IS | User Manual - Page 6
You Want to Do? 4 Shoot ● Shoot, Leaving It to the Camera to Make Settings 22 ● Just Taking Pictures (Easy mode 54 ● 70 ● Take pictures continuously 69 ● Shoot without camera shake (image stabilization 124 ● Shoot without camera shake even in low light conditions (high ISO speed 58, 72 - Canon PowerShot A1000 IS | User Manual - Page 7
What Do You Want to Do? 1 View ● Look at my pictures 24 ● Automatically play back pictures (slide show 98 ● Look at pictures on a TV 100 ● Quickly search pictures 94 ● Erase pictures 25, 101 ● Protect pictures from accidental erasure 102 E Shoot/View Movies ● Shoot movies 28 ● Watch my movies - Canon PowerShot A1000 IS | User Manual - Page 8
- 3 explain the basic operations and frequently used functions of this camera. Chapters 4 - 9 explain the advanced functions letting you learn further as you read them in order. Checking the Package Contents .......2 Conventions Used in this Guide ........3 Read This First 4 What Do You Want to Do - Canon PowerShot A1000 IS | User Manual - Page 9
Magnifying Images 97 . Viewing Slideshows 98 9 Useful Information for Using the Camera 125 Using Household Power 126 Using a Supplementary Flash ....... 126 Handling Precautions 127 You Think There is a Problem....... 128 Error Messages 132 Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode 134 Menus - Canon PowerShot A1000 IS | User Manual - Page 10
any part of the equipment that is not expressly described in this guide. • To avoid the risk of injury, do not touch the interior of the camera if it has been dropped or otherwise damaged. • Stop operating the camera immediately if it emits smoke, a strange smell, or otherwise behaves abnormally - Canon PowerShot A1000 IS | User Manual - Page 11
the terminals with tape or other insulators. Contacting other metal materials in waste containers may lead to fire or explosions. Cautions • Do not aim the camera at bright light sources (the sun, etc.). Doing so may cause malfunction or damage the image sensor (CCD). • Be careful not to bang the - Canon PowerShot A1000 IS | User Manual - Page 12
your pocket. Doing so may cause malfunction or damage the LCD monitor. • When putting the camera in your bag, ensure that hard objects do not come into contact with the LCD monitor. If this occurs, it may cause malfunction or damage - Canon PowerShot A1000 IS | User Manual - Page 13
as how to play back, erase and print images. Attaching the Wrist Strap/Holding the Camera • Use the included strap to avoid dropping the camera during use. • Keep your arms tight against your body while holding the camera firmly by the sides. Be sure that your fingers do not touch the flash. Wrist - Canon PowerShot A1000 IS | User Manual - Page 14
Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card Insert the included batteries and memory card into the camera. Check the card's write-protect tab. ● If the memory card has a write-protect tab, you Be sure the card is oriented correctly. Inserting the card in the wrong direction could damage the camera. 14 - Canon PowerShot A1000 IS | User Manual - Page 15
Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card Close the cover. ● Close the cover and press downward as you slide it until it clicks into place . Removing the Memory Card ● Push the memory card until you hear a click, then release and pull out the card. 15 - Canon PowerShot A1000 IS | User Manual - Page 16
* The number of shots that can be taken is based on the Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA) measurement standard. • Depending on the shooting on fully charged batteries. Compatible Batteries AA-size alkaline batteries and Canon AA-size NiMH batteries (sold separately) (p. 36). Can any - Canon PowerShot A1000 IS | User Manual - Page 17
do you check the number of shots that can be saved? The number of shots that can be saved appear on the screen when the camera is in Shooting Mode (p. 22). Number of shots that can be saved Compatible Memory Cards • SD memory cards • SDHC memory cards • MultiMediaCards • MMCplus memory cards - Canon PowerShot A1000 IS | User Manual - Page 18
turned on. Since the date and time recorded into your images are based on these settings, be sure to make them. Turn on the camera. ● Press the power button. X The Date/Time menu will appear. Set the Date and Time. ● Press the qr buttons to select a setting. ● Press the op - Canon PowerShot A1000 IS | User Manual - Page 19
, it is possible that the Date/Time settings are deleted after approximately 3 weeks. If this occurs, set the date and time again. This camera is equipped with a built-in rechargeable lithium ion battery to save the Date/Time settings. You can recharge the battery when inserting AA-size alkaline - Canon PowerShot A1000 IS | User Manual - Page 20
Setting the Display Language You can change the language displayed on the screen menus and messages. Set to Playback mode. ● Press the 1 button. Display the language menu. ● Press and hold the m button , then press the · button . Set the display language. ● Press the opqr buttons to select a - Canon PowerShot A1000 IS | User Manual - Page 21
to focus, then take the shot. Press halfway (lightly to the first stop). X The camera focuses and automatically makes necessary settings for shooting, such as adjusting brightness and color. X When the camera focuses, it will beep twice and the indicator will light green. Press fully (to the second - Canon PowerShot A1000 IS | User Manual - Page 22
the power button. X The start-up sound will play, and the start- up image will appear. ● Pressing the power button again will turn off the camera. Select a shooting mode. ● Set the mode dial to A. Indicator Compose the shot of your subject. ● Moving the zoom lever towards i will zoom in on your - Canon PowerShot A1000 IS | User Manual - Page 23
13 ft.) at maximum wide angle (j side), and approximately 30 cm - 2.0 m (1.0 - 6.6 ft.) at maximum telephoto (i side). • the indicator blinks yellow and the camera only beeps once when the shutter button is pressed halfway? Your subject is too close. Move about 50 cm (1.6 ft.) or more away from your - Canon PowerShot A1000 IS | User Manual - Page 24
the mode dial to 9 (Easy mode) allows you to shoot and playback images. This mode is recommended for beginners, who are not familiar using cameras. Set the mode dial to 9. Easy mode Shoot. ● Press the shutter button lightly (halfway) to focus. X A green AF frame displays where the subject is - Canon PowerShot A1000 IS | User Manual - Page 25
Erasing Images You can select and erase images one at a time. Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing an image. Set to Playback mode. ● Press the 1 button. X The last image you shoot will appear. Select an image to erase. ● Press the qr buttons to - Canon PowerShot A1000 IS | User Manual - Page 26
in the direction shown. ● Insert the cable's larger plug into the printer. For connection details, refer to the user guide provided with the printer. Turn on the printer. Turn on the camera. ● Press the 1 button to turn on the camera. X will appear on the screen, and the c button will light - Canon PowerShot A1000 IS | User Manual - Page 27
. Refer to the Direct Print User Guide for details on printing, including printing with direct print compatible printers. Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers (Sold Separately) By connecting your camera to one of the Canon-brand PictBridge compliant printers below, you can print your images - Canon PowerShot A1000 IS | User Manual - Page 28
. Moving the lever towards j will zoom out from your subject making it appear smaller. Focus. ● Press the shutter button lightly (halfway) to focus. X When the camera focuses, it will beep twice and the indicator will light green. Indicator 28 - Canon PowerShot A1000 IS | User Manual - Page 29
the shutter button. The sound that buttons make will be recorded in the movie. Microphone Stop shooting. ● Press the shutter button fully again. X The camera will beep once and stop shooting the movie. X The indicator will blink green while the movie is recorded to the memory card. X Shooting will - Canon PowerShot A1000 IS | User Manual - Page 30
Viewing Movies You can view the movies you have shot on the screen. Set to Playback mode. ● Press the 1 button. X The last image or movie you shot will appear. Select a movie. ● Press the qr buttons to select a movie, then press the m button. ● appears on movies. X The movie control panel will - Canon PowerShot A1000 IS | User Manual - Page 31
computer • Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk supplied with the camera (p. 2) • Interface cable supplied with the camera (p. 2) System Requirements Install the software on a computer meeting the following requirements. Windows OS Windows Vista (including Service Pack 1) Windows XP Service Pack - Canon PowerShot A1000 IS | User Manual - Page 32
Install the software. Windows Place the CD-ROM in the computer's CD-ROM drive. Begin installation. ● Click [Easy Installation], and follow the onscreen instructions to proceed with the installation. Click [Restart] or [Finish]. ● When you click [Restart], the computer will restart. Remove the CD-ROM - Canon PowerShot A1000 IS | User Manual - Page 33
connection details, refer to the user guide provided with the computer. Turn on the camera. ● Press the 1 button to turn on the camera. X The connection between the camera and computer is now established. Open CameraWindow. Windows ● Select [Canon CameraWindow] and click [OK]. X CameraWindow will - Canon PowerShot A1000 IS | User Manual - Page 34
appears at the bottom of the desktop). X The Direct Transfer menu appears on the camera's screen, and the c button will light blue. You cannot shoot while the Direct computer. ● After the transfer finishes, turn off the camera and unplug the cable. ● For further operations, refer to the Software - Canon PowerShot A1000 IS | User Manual - Page 35
not previously transferred will be transferred to the computer. ● After the transfer finishes, turn off the camera and unplug the cable. ● For further operations, refer to the Software Starter Guide. Transferred images will be sorted by date and saved in separate folders in the My Picture folder - Canon PowerShot A1000 IS | User Manual - Page 36
800 AA-size Alkaline Batteries (x2) Memory Card (32 MB) Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-300*3 AC Adapter kit for purchase separately. *2 See the user guide supplied with the printer for more information on the printer and interface cables. *3 Battery and Charger - Canon PowerShot A1000 IS | User Manual - Page 37
Accessories Video IN Terminal Audio IN Terminal TV Bubble Jet Printers*2 (PIXMA series) USB Card Reader Compact Photo Printers*2 (SELPHY series) High-Power Flash HF-DC1 Windows/Macintosh Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended. This product is designed to achieve excellent - Canon PowerShot A1000 IS | User Manual - Page 38
size NiMH (nickel metal hydride) batteries. Recommended for powering the camera for an extended period of time. The batteries (NiMH Battery V DC). Using anything else can cause fire, overheating, or electrical shock. USA and Canada only: The Nickel-Metal Hydride battery is recyclable. Please call 1- - Canon PowerShot A1000 IS | User Manual - Page 39
2 Learning More This chapter explains the camera parts and basic operations. 39 - Canon PowerShot A1000 IS | User Manual - Page 40
Components Guide a Zoom Lever Shooting: j (Wide Angle) / i (Telephoto) (p. 22) Playback: g (Index) / k (Magnify) take the picture you want. Movie mode (pp. 28, 89) Auto mode (p. 22) The camera makes settings automatically for shooting. Easy mode (p. 54) You can shoot worry-free pictures just by - Canon PowerShot A1000 IS | User Manual - Page 41
Guide a Viewfinder (p. 77) b Indicators (p. 42) c Speaker d Screen (LCD monitor) (p. 43) e 1 (Playback) Button f DC IN (Power input) Terminal g A/V OUT (Audio/Video output) DIGITAL Terminal you can use the button to turn the camera on and off in Playback mode. Lens is extended 1 Shooting mode - Canon PowerShot A1000 IS | User Manual - Page 42
yet, pressing the shutter button halfway (p. 21) turns on the monitor and shooting can be continued. Power Saving Playback mode About 5 minutes after the camera is not operated, the power turns off. • You can turn off the Power Saving Function (p. 118). • You can adjust the time before the screen - Canon PowerShot A1000 IS | User Manual - Page 43
My Colors (p. 75) e Metering Mode (p. 85) f Compression Ratio (p. 70) g Recording Pixels (p. 70) h Digital Tele-Converter (p. 62) i Zoom Factor (p. 61) j Macro/Infinity Mode (pp. 64, 65) k ISO Speed side down This function may not operate correctly when the camera is pointed straight up or down. 43 - Canon PowerShot A1000 IS | User Manual - Page 44
Information Displayed on the Screen Playback (Detailed Information Display) a Print List (p. 111) b Auto Category/My Category (p. 96) c Shooting Mode d Shutter Speed e Exposure Compensation (p. 74) f White Balance (p. 73) g Histogram h Sound Memo (p. 107) i Compression Ratio (p. 70) j Recording - Canon PowerShot A1000 IS | User Manual - Page 45
Simple Information will not display. You can set the display that displays first. Press the · button to select the 4 tab. Then choose [Review Info]. Display for Shooting in Dark Conditions during Shooting The display automatically brightens when shooting in dark conditions, allowing you to check the - Canon PowerShot A1000 IS | User Manual - Page 46
FUNC. Menu - Basic Operations You can set various functions using the FUNC. menu. The settings that you can choose from the FUNC. menu are different depending on the shooting mode (p. 40). Menu Items Select a shooting mode. ● Set the mode dial to the desired shooting mode. Display the FUNC. menu. - Canon PowerShot A1000 IS | User Manual - Page 47
MENU Functions - Basic Operations Various functions can be set from the menu. The menu items are organized under categorized tabs, and the displayed tabs and menu items change, depending on the Shooting (p. 40) or Playback mode (p. 41). Display the menu. ● Press the · button. Select a tab. ● Press - Canon PowerShot A1000 IS | User Manual - Page 48
op buttons to select [Reset All], then press the m button. Reset settings. ● Press the qr buttons to select [OK], then press the m button. X The camera will reset to the default settings. Are there functions that cannot be reset? • FUNC. menu White balance data recorded with the Custom White Balance - Canon PowerShot A1000 IS | User Manual - Page 49
Formatting Memory Cards You should use this camera to format a new memory card, or a memory card that has been used with other devices, before using it. Formatting a memory card erases all data on - Canon PowerShot A1000 IS | User Manual - Page 50
supplied memory card has already been formatted. • When the "Memory card error" message appears, or when the camera does not work correctly, formatting the memory card may solve the problem. Copy the images from the memory card to a computer or other device before formatting. Formatting or erasing - Canon PowerShot A1000 IS | User Manual - Page 51
Changing Sounds You can silence the sounds of the camera buttons or adjust the volume of the camera sounds. Mute Setting Display the menu. ● Press the · button. Select [Mute]. ● Press the qr buttons to select the 3 tab. ● Press the op buttons to select [ - Canon PowerShot A1000 IS | User Manual - Page 52
shot. You can change the length of time the images display. Display the menu. ● Press the · button. Select [Review]. ● Press the qr buttons to select the 4 tab. ● Press the op buttons to select [Review], then press the qr buttons to select the display time. ● If you select [Off], the image will not - Canon PowerShot A1000 IS | User Manual - Page 53
3 Shooting Special Scenes and Using Common Functions This chapter explains the for beginners convenient Easy mode and how to shoot various scenes with optimal settings. Other common functions, such as the flash and the self-timer, are also explained. • This chapter assumes the shooting mode is set - Canon PowerShot A1000 IS | User Manual - Page 54
9 Just Taking Pictures (Easy Mode) Setting the mode dial to 9 (Easy mode) allows you to shoot just by pressing the shutter button. The camera automatically sets the optimal settings so that you can shoot worry-free in any shooting condition. Select a shooting mode. ● Set the mode dial to 9. Shoot. - Canon PowerShot A1000 IS | User Manual - Page 55
● Lets you take beautifully lit snapshots of people against beautiful city nightscapes or night backgrounds. ● If you hold the camera firmly, you can take pictures with reduced camera shake, even without a tripod. (Kids&Pets) Take shots of kids and pets ● Lets you capture subjects that move around - Canon PowerShot A1000 IS | User Manual - Page 56
colors. In F, C or H, images may appear rough because the ISO speed (p. 72) was increased to match the shooting conditions. K Shooting Special Scenes The camera will make the optimal settings for the special scene you wish to shoot when you select a matching mode. Select a shooting mode. ● Set the - Canon PowerShot A1000 IS | User Manual - Page 57
K Shooting Special Scenes (Night Scene) Take night scenes ● Lets you take beautifully lit city nightscapes or night backgrounds. (Sunset) Shooting Sunsets ● Lets you shoot sunsets in vivid colors. (Foliage) Take shots of foliage ● Lets you shoot trees and leaves such as new growth, autumn leaves or - Canon PowerShot A1000 IS | User Manual - Page 58
speed ● Lets you shoot with the ISO speed set to 3200. At high ISO speed the shutter speed is faster and reduces subject blur and camera shake during shooting. ● Recording pixels are set to (1600 x 1200 pixels). • In , images may appear rough if the ISO speed (p. 72) was increased depending on - Canon PowerShot A1000 IS | User Manual - Page 59
is likely, the indicator will blink orange and a flashing will appear on the screen. Attach the camera to a tripod so that the camera does not move. h Turning the Flash On Select any shooting mode other than A, and the flash will fire every time you shoot. • Choose h as in - Canon PowerShot A1000 IS | User Manual - Page 60
Q Using the Self-Timer Use the self-timer when you want to appear in the shot you are taking. Press the p button. Select a timer. ● Press the op buttons to select for a 10 second delay, or for a 2 second delay, before the shot is taken. ● Press the m button. X The timer you set displays on the - Canon PowerShot A1000 IS | User Manual - Page 61
stops. Release the zoom lever and then move it toward i again. X The camera will zoom in further on the subject. Image Deterioration Zones with Digital Zoom Recording Pixels Optical Zoom Digital Zoom No image deterioration (zoom factor appears white) Image deterioration (zoom factor appears - Canon PowerShot A1000 IS | User Manual - Page 62
of the lens can be increased by an equivalent of 1.4x and 2.3x. This enables a faster shutter speed and less chance of camera shake than just using zoom (including digital zoom) at the same zoom factor. The images may appear rough, however, depending on the combination of recording pixel (p. 70) and - Canon PowerShot A1000 IS | User Manual - Page 63
settings (p. 111) to print. • Use the included software to print. Refer to the Software Starter Guide for details. • Connect the camera to a printer to print. Refer to the Direct Print User Guide for details. • Images shot in are shot with a small number of recording pixels. Therefore, printing - Canon PowerShot A1000 IS | User Manual - Page 64
buttons to select e, then press the m button. X e will appear on the screen. ● After taking the shot, repeat Step 2 and select . Using When shooting with the camera attached to a tripod, set the self-timer to to avoid camera shake. The edges of the image may darken if the flash fires. 64 - Canon PowerShot A1000 IS | User Manual - Page 65
u Shooting Far Away Subjects Select any shooting mode other than A, then use Infinity mode when the subject is further than approximately 3 m away from the end of the lens. ● Select any shooting mode other than A and follow Step 2 as described in "Shooting Close-ups (Macro)" on the previous page. - Canon PowerShot A1000 IS | User Manual - Page 66
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4 Making Settings for the Images You Want This chapter explains how to use G (Program AE) mode and various camera functions. • This chapter assumes the shooting mode is set to G. For other shooting modes refer to the Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode section (p. 134). 67 - Canon PowerShot A1000 IS | User Manual - Page 68
G Shooting in Program AE The camera automatically sets basic functions, but unlike in A mode or shooting various scenes, you can freely make your own settings. * AE stands for Auto Exposure Set - Canon PowerShot A1000 IS | User Manual - Page 69
p button. Select W. ● Press the op buttons to select W, then press the m button. Shoot. X As long as you hold the shutter button down, the camera will shoot successive images. Shooting until the memory card becomes full If you use a low level formatted (p. 50) memory card, you can continuously shoot - Canon PowerShot A1000 IS | User Manual - Page 70
menu item. ● Press the qr buttons to select a menu item, then press the m button. • If you select or , you cannot use the Digital Zoom (p. 61) or Digital Tele-Converter (p. 62). • The gray areas in will not be printed; however, the entire image displayed will be recorded. Changing the Image Quality - Canon PowerShot A1000 IS | User Manual - Page 71
918 8 596 2384 15 1007 4026 31 2048 8187 • The figures in this table are determined by Canon measuring conditions and may vary depending on subject, memory card brand, camera settings or other factors. Approximate Values for Paper Size A3 A4, Letter size ● Suitable for sending images - Canon PowerShot A1000 IS | User Manual - Page 72
motion. Depending on the scene, the speed may be set higher than in ISO Auto, resulting in less subject blur and camera shake. Low Fine weather condition, outdoor shooting. Cloudy, Twilight Night view High Dark indoor Setting the optimal ISO Speed • Lowering the ISO speed results in - Canon PowerShot A1000 IS | User Manual - Page 73
fluorescent. Fluorescent Warm-white, fluorescent. cool-white, warm-white-type (3-wavelength) Fluorescent H Daylight fluorescent, daylight-type (3-wavelength) fluorescent. Custom Manually sets the custom white balance. This function cannot be used when My Colors is set to or . Custom White - Canon PowerShot A1000 IS | User Manual - Page 74
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. Select the exposure compensation. ● Press the m button, then use the op buttons to select . Adjust the Brightness. ● - Canon PowerShot A1000 IS | User Manual - Page 75
Changing the Tone of an Image (My Colors) You can change the tone of an image such as sepia or black and white when shooting. My Colors Off Vivid Neutral Sepia B/W Custom Color Select a My Colors setting. ● Press the m button, then use the op buttons to select . Select a menu item. ● Press the qr - Canon PowerShot A1000 IS | User Manual - Page 76
Changing the Composition to Shoot (Focus Lock) While you press the shutter button halfway, focus and exposure are fixed. You can now recompose and shoot. This is called focus lock. Focus on a subject. ● Center a subject at the same focal distance in the screen, and press the shutter button halfway. - Canon PowerShot A1000 IS | User Manual - Page 77
the scene and shoot. ● Use the viewfinder to compose the scene and shoot. Shooting Using a TV You can use a TV to display the camera screen. • Connect the camera to a TV as described in "Viewing Images on a TV" (p. 100), and set the shooting mode to shoot. • Operations for shooting are the same - Canon PowerShot A1000 IS | User Manual - Page 78
$ Customizing the Self-Timer You can set the time delay (0 - 30 seconds) and the number of shots (1 - 10 shots). Press the p button. Select . ● Press the op buttons to select quickly press the · button. , then Make settings. ● Press the op buttons to select an item, then use the qr buttons to - Canon PowerShot A1000 IS | User Manual - Page 79
5 Getting More Out of Your Camera This chapter serves as the advanced version of Chapter 4 and explains how to take pictures using various functions. • This chapter assumes the shooting mode is - Canon PowerShot A1000 IS | User Manual - Page 80
, and gray frames (max. 2) will appear on other faces. When the shutter button is pressed halfway, up to 9 green frames will appear on faces the camera focuses on. • If a face is not detected and only gray frames (no white frame) appear, the setting will change to [AiAF]. • Examples of faces that - Canon PowerShot A1000 IS | User Manual - Page 81
the · button, select the 4 tab, then select the [AF Frame Size] menu item and the [Small] option. • The setting is configured to [Normal] when the digital zoom or digital tele- converter is used. If the camera cannot focus when you press the shutter button halfway, the AF frame will turn yellow. 81 - Canon PowerShot A1000 IS | User Manual - Page 82
focus. ● If the AF frame is set to [Face Detect], the face that the camera determined as the main subject is displayed enlarged. If the AF frame is set to [Center subject is out of focus. • When using the digital zoom. • When the screen is turned off (p. 45). • When the image is being displayed on - Canon PowerShot A1000 IS | User Manual - Page 83
frames (up to 35) of all the detected faces (green: the face the camera will focus on, white: detected faces). Shoot. ● Press the shutter button halfway • When displaying the Menu screen. • When using the digital zoom or digital tele-converter. • When changing the recording pixels to . • When the - Canon PowerShot A1000 IS | User Manual - Page 84
Shooting (Focus Check) You can check if your subject was in focus, right after shooting. You are recommended to set [Review] in the 4 tab to [Hold] beforehand. Recorded Image Orange frame contents Select [Review Info]. ● Press the · button and select the 4 tab. ● Press the op buttons to select - Canon PowerShot A1000 IS | User Manual - Page 85
Lock You can lock focusing. Once the focus is locked, it remains locked even if you let go of the shutter button. Focus. ● Point the camera so that the subject of the same shooting distance as the subject you want to take a picture of, is in the AF frame Lock the - Canon PowerShot A1000 IS | User Manual - Page 86
& Shooting with AE Lock You can lock the exposure setting and shoot. The focus and exposure can be set separately. Lock the Exposure. ● Point the camera at the subject on which you wish to lock the exposure. While pressing the shutter button halfway , press the o button . X displays and the exposure - Canon PowerShot A1000 IS | User Manual - Page 87
Just like with AE lock (p. 85), you can lock the exposure for shooting with the flash. Select (p. 59). Lock the Flash Exposure. ● Point the camera at the subject on which you wish to lock the exposure. While pressing the shutter button halfway , press the o button . X The flash fires and displays - Canon PowerShot A1000 IS | User Manual - Page 88
Speed (Long Shutter Mode) You can set the shutter speed to a slow setting to make dark subjects appear brighter. In order to avoid camera shake, attach the camera to a tripod. Select the Long Shutter mode. ● Press the m button, then use the op buttons to select . Press the ⁄ button. Change the - Canon PowerShot A1000 IS | User Manual - Page 89
6 Using Various Functions for Movies This chapter explains how to shoot and view movies, using various functions. • Set the mode dial to E before operating the camera. 89 - Canon PowerShot A1000 IS | User Manual - Page 90
a menu item. ● Press the qr buttons to select a menu item, then press the m button. This is the Standard mode. You can use the digital zoom during shooting (p. 61). Shooting with reduced recording pixels. You cannot use the zoom during shooting. Changing the Image Quality in X Select the image - Canon PowerShot A1000 IS | User Manual - Page 91
sec. 3 hrs. 6 min. 4 sec. 3 min. 30 sec. 3 hrs. 24 min. 54 sec. 13 hrs. 38 min. 45 sec. • The figures in this table depend on Canon measuring conditions. • Max. clip length for is approx. 1 hour. Recording also stops when the file size reaches 4 GB. • Depending on the memory card, recording may - Canon PowerShot A1000 IS | User Manual - Page 92
• Zooming in on Far Away Subjects (p. 61) In , you can use the digital zoom, but the optical zoom cannot be used. If you want to shoot at playback and return to single image playback. Print (Refer to the Direct Print User Guide) Playback Slow Motion Playback (you can use the q button to slow down, - Canon PowerShot A1000 IS | User Manual - Page 93
explains how to transfer images to a computer and how to make settings for printing. • Press the 1 button to set the Playback mode, before operating the camera. Images edited on a computer, changed file names, or taken with a different - Canon PowerShot A1000 IS | User Manual - Page 94
Quickly Finding Images g Displaying 9 Images (Index Playback) Displaying 9 images at a time lets you quickly find the image you want. Select Index Playback. ● Move the zoom lever toward g. X Images will display in an index. The selected image will have a green frame and be enlarged. Select an - Canon PowerShot A1000 IS | User Manual - Page 95
at the bottom of the screen. ● Press the op buttons to select the desired search key. Jump to an image. ● Press the qr buttons. X The camera will use the selected search key to jump to an image. ● To return to Single Image Playback, press the · button. Jump Shot Date Jumps to - Canon PowerShot A1000 IS | User Manual - Page 96
; Organizing Images by Category (My Category) You can sort images into pre-set categories and organize by category. People Scenery Events Category 1-3 To Do Select [My Category]. ● Press the · button, select the 1 tab. Press the op buttons to select [My Category], then press the m button. - Canon PowerShot A1000 IS | User Manual - Page 97
k Magnifying Images Approximate Location of Displayed Area Magnify an image. ● In Single Image Playback, move the zoom lever toward k and hold it there. will display, and the image will be magnified up to approx. 10 times. ● If you press the opqr buttons, you can move the location of the - Canon PowerShot A1000 IS | User Manual - Page 98
. Viewing Slideshows You can automatically playback images recorded to a memory card. Each image displays for approximately 3 seconds. Select [Slide Show]. ● Press the · button, select the 1 tab. Press the op buttons to select [Slide Show], then press the m button. Select a transition effect. ● - Canon PowerShot A1000 IS | User Manual - Page 99
Checking the Focus and People's Expressions (Focus Check Display) You can check the focus or people's expressions of an image taken. Recorded Image Orange frame contents Display the Focus Check screen. ● Press the ⁄ button several times until the focus check screen appears. X The recorded image - Canon PowerShot A1000 IS | User Manual - Page 100
will appear on the TV (nothing will appear on the screen of the camera). ● After you finish viewing, turn off the camera and TV, and unplug the AV cable. What if no image displays on the TV? If the camera's video output system (NTSC/PAL) does not match the TV's, images will not - Canon PowerShot A1000 IS | User Manual - Page 101
+ Changing Image Transitions You can select from three transition effects when switching between images in Single Image Playback. Select [Transition]. ● Press the · button, select the 1 tab, and then select [Transition] and use the qr buttons to select the desired transition. Immediately switches - Canon PowerShot A1000 IS | User Manual - Page 102
the above procedure. If you format the memory card (p. 49), protected images will also be erased. • Protected images cannot be erased with the camera's erase function. To erase an image, cancel protection first. • If you select [Erase all] (p. 101) after protecting necessary images, all other images - Canon PowerShot A1000 IS | User Manual - Page 103
= Resizing Images You can resave images that were recorded at high recording pixel settings as a new lower pixel file. Select [Resize]. ● Press the · button, select the 1 tab. Press the op buttons to select [Resize], then press the m button. Select an image. ● Press the qr buttons to select an image - Canon PowerShot A1000 IS | User Manual - Page 104
card. • Movies and images shot in cannot be resized. You cannot resize an image to a larger size. \ Rotating Images Images taken with the camera held vertically can be rotated when viewing them horizontally. Select [Rotate]. ● Press the · button, select the 1 tab. Press the op buttons to select - Canon PowerShot A1000 IS | User Manual - Page 105
an image to correct. ● Press the qr buttons to select an image, then press the m button. X A frame will appear on red-eye detected by the camera. Correct the image. ● Press the qr buttons to select [Start], then press the m button. Save the new image. ● Press the qr buttons to select [New - Canon PowerShot A1000 IS | User Manual - Page 106
] Correcting Red-Eye Effect Manual Correction When the camera cannot automatically detect and correct red-eye, correct it manually. Add a correction frame. ● In Step 3 on the previous page, select [Add Frame] and then press the m button. Set the position and size. ● Press the opqr - Canon PowerShot A1000 IS | User Manual - Page 107
^ Attaching Sound Memos You can record and attach a sound memo (WAVE format) to an image. The attached sound memo can be up to approximately 1 minute long per image. Select [Sound Memo]. ● Press the · button, select the 1 tab. Press the op buttons to select [Sound Memo], then press the m button. - Canon PowerShot A1000 IS | User Manual - Page 108
33 to display Direct Transfer menu. Select a setting. ● Press the op buttons to select a setting. Transfer the images. In and ● Press the c button. X The camera returns to the Direct Transfer menu once transferring is complete. In and ● Press the c button, then use the qr buttons to select an image - Canon PowerShot A1000 IS | User Manual - Page 109
(DPOF) You can designate images you want to transfer with [DPOF Trans. Images] (p. 108). These designation methods comply with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standards. Designating Images Individually Select [Transfer Order]. ● Press the · button, select the 1 tab. Press the op buttons to - Canon PowerShot A1000 IS | User Manual - Page 110
buttons to select [OK], then press the m button. X All transfer orders are removed. may display when using a memory card with transfer settings set by a different camera. If you change settings with this camera, the previously made settings may be overwritten. 110 - Canon PowerShot A1000 IS | User Manual - Page 111
a memory card (up to 998 images), such as which images to print and how many prints to make. These designation methods comply with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standards. Using the c Button to Add to Print List Display the image you wish to print and simply press the c button to - Canon PowerShot A1000 IS | User Manual - Page 112
DPOF) You can easily print the selected images, after setting the Print List (DPOF) and connecting the camera with a printer. Also refer to the Direct Print User Guide. Turn off the camera and printer. Connect the camera and printer. ● Open the cover and insert the smaller plug of the cable into the - Canon PowerShot A1000 IS | User Manual - Page 113
Designating Images for Printing (DPOF) Selecting Images Select [Select Images & Qty.]. ● Press the · button, select the 2 tab. Press the op buttons to select [Select Images & Qty.], then press the m button. Select an image. ● Press the qr buttons to select an image, then press the m button. X You - Canon PowerShot A1000 IS | User Manual - Page 114
Designating Images for Printing (DPOF) Make the settings. ● Press the qr buttons to select [OK], then press the m button. X One copy of every image will be set to print and you will return to the menu screen. Clearing all Selections Select [Clear All Selections]. ● Press the · button, select the 2 - Canon PowerShot A1000 IS | User Manual - Page 115
. If you change settings with this camera, the previously made settings may be overwritten. • Images with the date embedded using (p. 63), always print with the date, regardless of the [Date] setting. As a result, some printers may print the date twice on these images if [Date] is also set to [On - Canon PowerShot A1000 IS | User Manual - Page 116
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8 Customizing the Camera This chapter expands on the normal usage of the camera by explaining how to set useful functions, and change shooting mode settings. 117 - Canon PowerShot A1000 IS | User Manual - Page 118
, by pressing the · button. Turning Off the Start-up Image You can turn off the start-up image that displays when you turn on the camera. ● Select [Start-up Image], then press the qr buttons to select [Off]. Turning off the Power Saving Function You can set the power saving function - Canon PowerShot A1000 IS | User Manual - Page 119
the existing numbering. If you want to start over with file number 0001, format the memory card before use (p. 49). • Refer to the Software Starter Guide for information regarding folder structure or image type. 119 - Canon PowerShot A1000 IS | User Manual - Page 120
time. Images shot after the creation date are saved to the new folder. Turning off Auto Rotate When you play back images on the camera, images shot in vertical orientation automatically rotate and display vertically. You can turn off this function. ● Select [Auto Rotate], then press the qr buttons - Canon PowerShot A1000 IS | User Manual - Page 121
. ● Press the op buttons to select [Slow Synchro], then press the qr buttons to select [On]. In order to reduce camera shake, attach the camera to a tripod so that it does not move. When you attach the camera to a tripod, you are recommended to set [IS Mode] to [Off] to shoot (p. 124). 121 - Canon PowerShot A1000 IS | User Manual - Page 122
Changing Shooting Functions Using the Auto Red-Eye Correction Function This function automatically reduces red-eye. Only the corrected image will be recorded to the memory card. ● Select [Flash Settings], then press the m button. ● Press the op buttons to select [Red-Eye Corr.], then press the qr - Canon PowerShot A1000 IS | User Manual - Page 123
Functions Turning off the AF-Assist Beam When the camera has focusing difficulties while you press the shutter not print when printing on paper of 3:2 aspect ratio. • In , and modes, you cannot set [3:2 Guide] and [Both]. • Grid lines will not be recorded on the image. • The gray areas on the top - Canon PowerShot A1000 IS | User Manual - Page 124
for the effect of up and down motion. This option is recommended for shooting objects moving horizontally. • If camera shake is too strong, fix the camera to a tripod. When you attach the camera to a tripod, you are recommended to set [IS Mode] to [Off] to shoot. • When using [Panning], make sure - Canon PowerShot A1000 IS | User Manual - Page 125
9 Useful Information for Using the Camera This chapter introduces camera accessories, contains lists of functions and the index. 125 - Canon PowerShot A1000 IS | User Manual - Page 126
or damage the camera. Using a Supplementary Flash High-Power Flash HF-DC1 (sold separately) is used to supplement the camera's built-in flash when the subject is too far away for proper illumination. For details on attaching and using the High-Power Flash, refer to the user guide provided with the - Canon PowerShot A1000 IS | User Manual - Page 127
blower brush to remove dust from the lens. For stubborn dirt contact the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed on the customer support leaflet supplied with your camera. • When you move the camera rapidly from cold to hot temperatures, condensation may form on the internal or external - Canon PowerShot A1000 IS | User Manual - Page 128
You Think There is a Problem 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 as listed on the included customer support list. Power You pressed the power button, but nothing happened. - Canon PowerShot A1000 IS | User Manual - Page 129
You Think There is a Problem Display turned off while shooting. • When the flash has finished charging lock (p. 85). Even when you press the shutter button halfway, the frame does not appear, and the camera does not focus. • If you center on the light and dark contrasting area of the subject and - Canon PowerShot A1000 IS | User Manual - Page 130
Problem the memory card in the camera may solve the problem (p. 50). Cannot set Format the memory card in the camera, or use a memory card , and shooting ended automatically. • Camera's internal memory was insufficient. Try one -level format the memory card in the camera (p. 50). • Lower the number of - Canon PowerShot A1000 IS | User Manual - Page 131
be able to play back images or movies. Refer to the Software Starter Guide for information regarding folder structure or file names. Playback stops, or audio cuts out. • Use a card that has been formatted on this camera (p. 49). • If you copy a movie to a memory card that reads slowly, playback may - Canon PowerShot A1000 IS | User Manual - Page 132
(p. 49). If this error message appears even when using the supplied memory card, contact your Canon Customer Support Help Desk as there may be a problem with the camera. Memory card full • There is not enough free space on the memory card. Erase the images (pp. 25, 101) to open space for new images - Canon PowerShot A1000 IS | User Manual - Page 133
• A lens error was detected. Press the power button to turn the camera off and back on (p. 22). If this error message continues to display, contact your Canon Customer Support Help Desk as there may be a problem with the lens. • This error can occur if you hold the lens while it is in motion or - Canon PowerShot A1000 IS | User Manual - Page 134
) { { { -*2 Number of Recording Pixels { { { -*3 (still images) (p. 70) { { {- Number of Recording Pixels, Frame Rate, Compression (Movie) (p. 90) - - - - - - -- -- -- *1 Optimum value is automatically set by the camera. *2 Fixed to (Fine). *3 Fixed to (Large). *4 Fixed to . 134 - Canon PowerShot A1000 IS | User Manual - Page 135
Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Function menu 4 { Setting available. - Setting not available. 135 - Canon PowerShot A1000 IS | User Manual - Page 136
{ { {- Standard { { Digital Zoom*1 (p. 61) Digital Tele-converter 1.4x/2.3x { { Review (Rec. review) (p. 52) { { { {*3 Review Info (p. 45) Off Detailed/Focus Check { { { { {{ {- Auto Category (p. 96) { { { {*2 Off { { {{ Disp. Overlay (p. 123) Grid Lines { { {- 3:2 Guide - Canon PowerShot A1000 IS | User Manual - Page 137
Menus 2 {*2 {{{{ 2 {*2 4 {{{{{{{{{{{ { Setting available. - Setting not available. 137 - Canon PowerShot A1000 IS | User Manual - Page 138
displayed language p. 20 NTSC/PAL p. 100 Auto*/ - Returns camera to default settings p. 48 *Default setting About Print Method setting Select full page setting for wide paper using a Canon SELPHY CP750/740/730/ CP720/CP710/CP510 Compact Photo Printer. Since this setting is saved even when - Canon PowerShot A1000 IS | User Manual - Page 139
Menus (Playback) Tab Menu Item Slide Show My Category Red-Eye Correction Resize Sound Memo Protect Rotate Erase all Transfer Order Resume Transition Options/Summary Automatically plays back images. Organizes images in categories. Corrects red-eye in images. Resizes and saves images. Records and - Canon PowerShot A1000 IS | User Manual - Page 140
Specifications Camera Effective Pixels . . . . Image Sensor Lens Digital Zoom Optical Viewfinder LCD Monitor AF Frame Mode Focusing Range from end of lens) Shutter Shutter Speeds Image Stabilization Metering System Exposure Compensation . . . . ISO speed - Canon PowerShot A1000 IS | User Manual - Page 141
/Jump/Movie Playback Direct Print PictBridge compliant, and Canon Direct Print and Bubble Jet Direct compatible Interface Hi - 104°F) Operating Humidity 10 - 90% Dimensions 95.4 x 62.4 x 31.0 mm (3.76 x 2.46 x 1.22 in.) (excluding protrusions) Weight (camera body only) . . . Approx. 155 - Canon PowerShot A1000 IS | User Manual - Page 142
63 Changing 19 Date/Time Battery 19 Setting 18 Default Settings 48 Deleting Î Erasing Digital Camera Solution Disk ..... 2 Digital Tele-Converter 62 Digital Zoom 61 Direct Print 27 Direct Print User Guide 2 Display Language 20 Display Overlay 123 DPOF 109, 111 E Easy Mode 24, 54 Editing - Canon PowerShot A1000 IS | User Manual - Page 143
F Face Detect 80 Face Select 83 Factory Settings Î Default Settings FE Lock 87 File No 119 Fireworks (Scene Mode 58 Flash Flash Off 59 Flash On 59 Supplementary Flash ......... 126 Focus 22 AF Frame 80 Focus Check 84 Focus Lock 76 Foliage (Scene Mode 57 Format Î Memory Cards - Format, - Canon PowerShot A1000 IS | User Manual - Page 144
List 111 Print Settings (DPOF 114 Print/Share Button .......... 26, 124 Printer 26, 27, 112 Printing 26 Program AE 68 Protect 102 R Slide Show 98 Snow (Scene Mode 57 Software Digital Camera Solution Disk . 2 Software Starter Guide.......... 2 Transferring Images to a Computer 31 Sound - Canon PowerShot A1000 IS | User Manual - Page 145
Is a Problem 128 V Video Î Movies Viewfinder 41, 77 Viewing (Playback 93 AF-Point Zoom 82 Enlarged Display 97 Index Playback 94 Single Image Playback......... 24 Slide Show 98 Viewing Images on a TV .... 100 W White Balance 73 Widescreen 71 Z Zoom 22, 28, 61 Index 145 - Canon PowerShot A1000 IS | User Manual - Page 146
effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this guide is accurate and complete. However, if you notice any errors or omissions, please contact the Canon customer service center indicated on the customer support list included with the product. • The above items notwithstanding - Canon PowerShot A1000 IS | User Manual - Page 147
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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