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Camera User Guide Photo of PowerShot A3100 IS • Make sure you read this guide before using the camera. • Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future. ENGLISH - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 2
Pack NB-8L (with Terminal Cover) Battery Charger CB-2LA/2LAE Interface Cable IFC-400PCU AV Cable AVC-DC400 Wrist Strap WS-800 Getting Started DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk Warranty "Canon Customer Card Support" Leaflet Using the PDF Manuals Also refer to the PDF manuals on the CD-ROM. After - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 3
image was shot for personal use. Warranty Limitations This camera's warranty is only effective in the country of sale. If there is a problem with the camera while abroad, please return it to the country of sale before proceeding with a warranty claim to a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. For Canon - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 4
What Do You Want to Do? Shoot Shoot, leaving it to the camera to make settings 24 Just take pictures (Easy mode 29 Shoot to match special conditions 54 - 57 Take good people shots I Portraits (p. 54) F At night (p. - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 5
28, 101 Protect pictures from accidental erasure 98 Shoot/View Movies Shoot movies 31 View movies 33, 88 Print Easily print pictures 110 Save Save images to a computer 34 Other Turn off sounds 48 Use the camera abroad 39, 120 Understand what is displayed on the screen 132 5 - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 6
or Erasing in Easy Mode ... 30 Shooting Movies 31 Viewing Movies 33 Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing 34 Accessories 38 Separately Sold Accessories .......... 39 2 Learning More 41 Components Guide 42 Indicator 43 Screen Display 44 Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down 45 FUNC - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 7
(DPOF 112 Printing Images with DPOF Settings 114 9 Customizing Camera Settings 115 Changing Camera Settings 116 Changing Shooting Function Settings 121 Changing Playback Function Settings 124 10 Useful Information...... 125 Using Household Power 126 Troubleshooting 127 List of Messages - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 8
of memory cards that can be used in this camera are collectively referred to as memory cards in this guide. • Functions that differ depending on the camera model are indicated with the following icons: : Functions and precautions for the PowerShot A3100 IS only : Functions and precautions for the - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 9
. • Be sure to also check the guides included with any separately sold accessories you use. Warning Denotes the possibility of serious injury or death. Caution Denotes the possibility of injury. Caution Denotes the possibility of damage to the equipment. Warning Camera • Do not trigger the flash in - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 10
battery charger becomes wet, unplug it from the outlet and consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • Use only the specified battery charger to charge the battery the rated capacity of the electrical outlet or wiring accessories. Do not use if the power cord or - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 11
charger while it is charging. Leaving the unit plugged in for a long period of time may cause it to overheat and distort, resulting in fire. • Remove and store the battery when you are not using the camera. If the battery is left inside the camera, damage caused by leakage may occur. • Before - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 12
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, how to shoot and view movies and how to transfer images to a computer. Attaching the Strap/Holding the Camera • Be sure to attach the supplied strap to the camera and wrap it around your wrist when shooting to avoid dropping the camera. • Keep your arms tight against your body while holding the - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 14
when charging has finished. Charging takes approx. 1 hour and 30 minutes. 4 Remove the battery. ● Unplug the battery charger from the power outlet, then remove the battery by sliding it in and up . To protect the battery and prolong its life, do not charge it for longer than 24 hours continuously - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 15
a bulge. This is a normal characteristic of the battery and does not indicate a problem. However, if the battery bulges to the point where it will no longer fit into the camera, please contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • If the battery is quickly depleted even after charging, it has - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 16
make sure that your OS supports this function beforehand. Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Insert the included battery and a memory card (sold separately). 1 Check the card's write-protect tab. ● If the memory card has a write-protect tab, you will not be able to record images if the tab is in - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 17
appear on the screen and you will not be able to take or erase images. ● Removing the Battery and Memory Card Remove the battery. ● Open the cover and press the battery lock in the direction of the arrow. X The battery will pop up. Remove the memory card. ● Push the memory card in until you hear - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 18
the Battery and Memory Card Approximate Number of Shots per Memory Card Memory Card Number of Shots 4 GB 1231 16 GB 5042 Memory Card 4 GB 16 GB Number of Shots 1471 6026 • Values are based on the default settings. • The number of shots that can be taken will vary depending on camera - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 19
the camera is turned on. Since the dates and times recorded into your images are based on these settings, be sure to set them. 1 Turn on the camera. /Time screen will close. ● Pressing the power button will turn off the camera. Reappearing Date/Time screen Set the correct date and time. If you have - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 20
m button. 3 Change the date and time. ● Follow Steps 2 and 3 on p. 19 to adjust the setting. ● Pressing the n button will close the menu. Date/Time battery • The camera has a built-in date/time battery (backup battery) that allows the date/time settings to be retained for about three weeks after the - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 21
Setting the Display Language You can change the language that displays on the screen. 1 Enter Playback mode. ● Press the 1 button. 2 Display the settings screen. ● Press and hold the m button, then press the n button. 3 Set the display language. ● Press the opqr buttons to choose a language, then - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 22
Memory Cards Before you use a new memory card or one that has been formatted in other devices, you should format the card with this camera. Formatting (initializing) a memory card erases all data on the memory card. As you cannot retrieve the erased data, exercise adequate caution before formatting - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 23
(lightly to focus). ● Press lightly until the camera beeps twice and AF frames appear where the camera focused. 2 Press fully (all the way to shoot). X The camera plays the shutter sound and takes the shot. If you shoot without pressing the shutter button halfway, the image may not be in focus. 23 - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 24
subject and shooting conditions, you can let it automatically select the best settings for the scene and just shoot. The camera can also detect and focus on faces, setting the color and brightness to optimal levels. 1 Turn on the camera. ● Press the power button. X The start-up screen will appear - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 25
image is displayed by pressing the shutter button again. ● Scene Icons The camera Blue Skies Backlit Sunsets Dark When Using Tripod People - * Landscapes * Close Subjects - - Icon Background Color Gray Light Blue Orange Dark Blue * Appears when the scene is dark and the camera - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 26
moving. The camera will be at its maximum telephoto setting and you will be able to focus on subjects that are approximately 30 cm (12 in.) or more away from the end of the lens. • What if the lamp lights when the shutter button is pressed halfway? To reduce red-eye and to assist - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 27
to the oldest. ● Pressing the r button will cycle through the images in the order they were taken, from oldest to newest. ● The images change more quickly if you keep the qr buttons pressed, but they will appear coarse. X The lens will retract after approximately 1 minute elapses. ● Pressing the - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 28
be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing an image. 1 Enter Playback mode. ● Press the 1 button. X The last image you took will appear. 2 Choose an image to erase. ● Press the qr buttons to display an image to erase. 3 Erase the image. ● Press the p button. X [Erase?] appears on the - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 29
Shooting in Easy Mode In Easy mode, operational instructions are displayed on the screen, and the camera is set so that only the buttons explained on this page and the zoom button are functional. This prevents incorrect operation of the camera, allowing even beginners to take worry-free pictures. 1 - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 30
in Easy Mode In Easy mode, operational instructions are displayed on the screen, and the camera is set so that only the buttons explained on this page are functional. This prevents incorrect operation of the camera, allowing even beginners to view and erase images without worry. ● Viewing Single - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 31
Shooting Movies The camera can automatically select all settings so that you can shoot movies just by pressing it appear smaller. 3 Focus. ● Press the shutter button halfway to focus. X When the camera focuses, it will beep twice and the indicator will light green. 4 Shoot. ● Press the shutter button fully - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 32
Microphone 5 Stop shooting. ● Press the shutter button fully again. X The camera will beep once and stop shooting the movie. X The movie will record to Memory Card 4 GB 16 GB Shooting Time 32 min. 26 sec. 2 hrs. 12 min. 50 sec. • Shooting times are based on default settings. • Recording will - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 33
Viewing Movies You can view the movies you have shot on the screen. 1 Enter Playback mode. ● Press the 1 button. X The last image you took will appear. X appears on movies. 2 Choose a movie. ● Press the qr buttons to choose a movie, then press the m button. X The movie control panel will - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 34
transfer images you have shot with the camera to a computer for viewing. If you are already using ZoomBrowser EX/ImageBrowser, install the software from the included CD-ROM, overwriting your current installation. ● System Requirements Windows Windows 7 OS Windows Vista (including Service Pack - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 35
-ROM drive. ● Place the supplied CD-ROM (DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk) (p. 2) into the computer's CD-ROM drive. Begin installation. ● Click [Easy Installation] and follow the on-screen instructions to proceed with the installation. ● If the [User Account Control] window appears, follow the on-screen - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 36
computer. For connection details, refer to the user guide provided with the computer. 3 Turn on the camera. ● Press the 1 button to turn on the camera. 4 Open CameraWindow. Windows ● Click [Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow]. X CameraWindow will appear. ● If CameraWindow - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 37
view images using a computer, refer to the Software Guide. You can transfer images without installing the included software by simply connecting your camera to settings for images may be lost when transferred to a computer. • There may be problems transferring images or image information correctly - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 38
Charger CB-2LA/2LAE* Interface Cable IFC-400PCU* DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk * Also available for purchase separately. Memory Card Card Reader Windows/Macintosh Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers Compact Photo Printers (SELPHY series) Inkjet Printers (PIXMA series) See the user guide - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 39
battery inside the camera. Battery Charger CB-2LA/2LAE An adapter for charging Battery Pack NB-8L. Battery Pack NB-8L Rechargeable lithium-ion battery. CAUTION RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO LOCAL REGULATION. Using accessories - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 40
camera to a Canon-brand PictBridge compliant printer, you can print your images without having to use a computer. For more information, visit your nearest Canon retailer. PIXMA series Use of genuine Canon accessories non-genuine Canon accessories (e.g., a leakage and/or explosion of a battery pack). - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 41
2 Learning More This chapter explains the parts of the camera and what appears on the screen, as well as the basic operating instructions. 41 - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 42
Components Guide Lamp (pp. 26, 62, 63, 121) Microphone (p. 32) Lens Mode Dial Shutter Button (p. 23) Power Button Speaker Flash (pp. 58, 67) Tripod Socket DC Coupler Terminal Cover (p. 126) Memory Card / Battery Cover (p. 16) Strap Mount (p. 13) Mode Dial Use the mode dial to change the Shooting - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 43
pp. 80, 95) l (Display) Button (pp. 44, 95) A / V OUT (Audio/Video Output) / DIGITAL Terminal (pp. 36, 97, 110) Indicator (p. 43) 1 (Playback) Button (p. 27) n Button (p. 47) battery cover, shake or jolt the camera. These actions may corrupt the image data or cause the camera or memory card to - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 44
also switch the display by pressing the l button while the image displays right after shooting. However, "Simple Information" will not display by pressing the n button to choose the 4 tab, then setting [Review Info]. Screen Display in Dark Shooting Conditions The display automatically brightens when - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 45
. When the graph approaches the right side, the image is bright, but when it approaches the left side, the image is dark, and in this way you can judge the exposure. Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down) To save battery power, the camera shuts down automatically when it is not operated for - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 46
FUNC. Menu - Basic Operations Commonly used shooting functions can be set with the FUNC. menu. The menu items and options differ depending on the mode (pp. 134 - 135). 1 Choose a shooting mode. ● Set the mode dial to the desired Shooting mode. 2 Display the FUNC. menu. ● Press the m button. - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 47
MENU - Basic Operations Various functions can be set from the menus. The menu items are organized under tabs, such as for shooting (4) and playback (1). The available menu items differ depending on the mode (pp. 136 - 137). 1 Display the menu. ● Press the n button. 2 Choose a tab. ● Press the qr - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 48
Changing the Sound Settings You can silence or adjust the volume of camera sounds. ● Muting Sounds 1 Display the menu. ● Press the n button. 2 Choose [Mute]. ● Press the qr buttons to choose the 3 tab. ● Press the op buttons to choose [ - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 49
3 tab. ● Pressing the l button again for more than one second will return the screen to the original brightness. • The next time you turn on the camera, the screen will be at the brightness setting chosen in the 3 tab. • When you have set the brightness to its highest setting in the 3 tab - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 50
buttons to choose [Reset All], then press the m button. 3 Reset the settings. ● Press the qr buttons to choose [OK], then press the m button. X The camera will reset to the default settings. Are there functions that cannot be reset? • The [Date/Time] (p. 19) in the 3 tab, [Language] (p. 21), [Video - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 51
Low Level Memory Card Formatting Perform low level formatting when you think that the recording/reading speed of a memory card has dropped. Performing a low-level format on a memory card erases all data on the memory card. As you cannot retrieve the erased data, exercise adequate caution before - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 52
Clock Functions About low level formatting If the [Memory card error] message appears, or if the camera does not work correctly, performing a low level format may solve the problem. Copy the images from the memory card to a computer or other device before performing a low level format. • Low level - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 53
as how to use common functions, such as the self-timer. • When you choose a Shooting mode that matches a particular set of conditions, the camera will automatically select any necessary settings. All you need do is press the shutter button to take an optimized picture. • This chapter assumes A mode - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 54
Shooting in Various Conditions The camera will select the necessary settings for the conditions in which of city nightscapes or people against night backgrounds. ● If you hold the camera firmly, you can take pictures with reduced camera shake, even without a tripod. CTake shots of kids and pets (Kids - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 55
shots (Indoor) ● Lets you shoot indoors with natural colors. In F, C or H mode, images may appear coarse because the ISO speed (p. 71) is increased to match the shooting conditions. Shooting in Special Scenes The camera will select the necessary settings for the conditions in which you wish to shoot - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 56
faster than in A mode so that you can shoot in dark places with reduced camera shake and subject blur. Recommended for shooting in candlelight or similarly dark scenes. ● A recording pixel setting of will display, and the image will be fixed at 1600 x 1200 pixels. w Take shots of people at the beach - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 57
in Special Scenes In t mode, attach the camera to a tripod to prevent the camera from moving and blurring the image. Additionally, if you attach the camera to a tripod, you should set [IS Mode] to [Off] (p. 123). ● Adding Effects and Shooting Shoot images with vivid colors (Super Vivid) ● Lets you - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 58
, follow the steps above to return the setting to . What if a flashing appears? When you press the shutter button halfway in low light conditions where camera shake is likely, a flashing will appear on the screen. Attach the - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 59
on the subject. What if the zoom factor appears in blue? Images shot at zoom factors that appear in blue will be coarse. Turning off the digital zoom To turn off the digital zoom, press the n button, choose the 4 tab, and choose [Digital Zoom] and the [Off] option. The focal length when using - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 60
The focal length of the lens can be increased by an equivalent of 1.5x or 2.0x 1.4x or 2.3x. This enables a faster shutter speed and less chance of camera shake than the zoom (including digital zoom) used by itself at the same zoom factor. The images may appear coarse, however, depending - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 61
time as follows. However, if you do this for images with an embedded date and time, the date and time may be printed twice. • Use the DPOF print settings (p. 112) to print. • Use the included software to print. Refer to the Software Guide for details. • Print using printer functions. Refer to the - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 62
Using the Self-Timer The self-timer can be used to shoot a group photo that includes the photographer. The camera will activate approximately 10 seconds after the shutter button is pressed. 1 Press the p button. 2 Choose Ò. ● Press the op buttons to choose Ò, then press the m button. X - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 63
Using the Face Self-Timer To take a photo that includes the photographer, such a group photo, compose the shot, and press the shutter button. The camera will shoot two seconds after you enter the shot and it detects your face (p. 78). 1 Choose ". ● Follow Steps 1 - 2 on p. 55 and choose ". 2 Compose - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 64
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4 Choosing Settings Yourself In this chapter you will learn how to use the various functions in G mode to progressively advance your shooting skills. • This chapter assumes that the mode dial is set to G mode. • G stands for Program AE. • Before attempting to shoot using a function explained in this - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 66
(p. 67) • Choose a higher ISO speed (p. 71) Adjusting the Brightness (Exposure Compensation) You can adjust the standard exposure set by the camera in 1/3-stop increments in the range of -2 to +2. 1 Enter Exposure Compensation mode. ● Press the o button. 2 Adjust the brightness. ● While watching - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 67
angle setting of the lens). Choose e. ● After pressing the q button, press the qr buttons to choose e, then press the m button. X Once set, e will appear on the screen. The edges of the image may darken if the flash fires. How can I take better close-ups? • Try attaching the camera to a tripod and - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 68
, u will appear on the screen. Changing the Recording Pixel Setting (Image Size) You can choose from six recording pixels (image size) settings. 1 Choose the recording pixel setting. ● After pressing the screen. If you choose , you cannot use Digital Zoom (p. 59) or Digital TeleConverter (p. 60). 68 - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 69
the screen. Approximate Values for Recording Pixels and Compression Ratio Recording Pixels Compression Ratio Single Image Data Size (Approx. KB) Number of Recordable Images 4 GB 16 GB (Large) 12 M/4000 x 3000 3084 1474 1231 2514 5042 10295 (Medium 1) 8 M/3264 x 2448 2060 980 1828 3771 - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 70
4022 8101 16473 • The values in the table are measured according to Canon standards and may change depending on the subject, memory card and camera settings. Approximate Values for Paper Size ● Suitable for sending images as e-mail A2 attachments. A3 ● For printing on wide size paper. A4 - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 71
certain shooting conditions. • Raising the ISO speed results in a faster shutter speed, reducing camera shake and letting the flash reach greater distances to the subject. The images, however, will appear coarse. • When the camera is set to , you can press the shutter button halfway to display the - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 72
Fluorescent H Daylight fluorescent, daylight-type (3-wavelength) fluorescent lighting Custom Manually sets a custom white balance. ● Custom White Balance You the white balance data. If you change camera settings after recording white balance data, the tone may not turn out properly. 72 - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 73
etc. to your preference. The white balance cannot be set in the and modes (p. 72). ● Custom Color The contrast, sharpness, and color saturation in an image can be chosen and set at 5 different levels. ● Follow Step 2 above to choose , then press the l button. ● Press the op buttons to choose an - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 74
. ● Press the qr buttons to choose W, then press the m button. 3 Shoot. X As long as you hold the shutter button down, the camera will shoot successive images. • Cannot be used with the self-timer (pp. 62, 74, 75). • Continuous shooting speed increases in (p. 56). • For continuous shooting, the - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 75
Customizing the Self-Timer You can set the time delay (0 - 30 seconds) and the number of shots (1 - 10 shots). 1 Choose $. ● After pressing the p button, press the op buttons to choose $, then press the n button. 2 Choose the settings. ● Press the op buttons to choose [Delay] or [Shots]. ● Press the - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 76
Using a TV Monitor You can use a TV to display the camera screen content while shooting. • Connect the camera to a TV as described in "Viewing Images on a TV" (p. 97). • Shooting procedures are the same as when using the camera screen. Changing the Composition with the Focus Lock While you keep the - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 77
that the mode dial is set to G mode. • The section "Shooting Long Exposures" (p. 84) assumes that the mode dial is set to K mode and the camera is in ≈. • Before attempting to shoot using a function explained in this chapter in modes other than G mode, check if the function is available in those - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 78
focuses. • If a face is not detected and only gray frames (no white frame) appear, up to 9 green frames will appear on the areas the camera focuses on when the shutter button is pressed halfway. • Examples of faces that cannot be detected: • Subjects that are far away or extremely close. • Subjects - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 79
, then choose the [AF Frame Size] menu item and [Small] option. • The setting is configured to [Normal] when the Digital Zoom (p. 59) or Digital Tele-converter (p. 60) is used. If the camera cannot focus when you press the shutter button halfway, the AF frame will turn yellow and will appear on the - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 80
the Person to Focus On (Face Select) You can choose a specific person's face to focus on and then shoot. 1 Enter Face Select mode. ● Point the camera toward the face of the subject and press the 0 button. X After [Face Select : On] appears, a face frame will appear around the face detected as the - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 81
Shooting with the AF Lock The focus can be locked. After locking the focus, the focal distance will not change even when you release your finger from the shutter button. 1 Lock the focus. ● Keep the shutter button pressed halfway and press the q button. X The focus locks and % appears on the screen. - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 82
, you can lock the exposure for shooting with the flash. FE stands for "Flash Exposure". 1 Choose h (p. 67). 2 Lock the flash exposure. ● Point the camera toward the subject and press the o button while pressing the shutter button halfway. X The flash will fire and when ( appears on the screen, the - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 83
sound ends. Attach the camera to a tripod to prevent the camera from moving and blurring the image. Additionally, if you attach the camera to a tripod, you should set [IS Mode] to [Off] (p. 123). Red-Eye Correction You can automatically correct red-eye that occurs in images taken with the flash - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 84
to areas other than red eyes. For example, when red make-up has been used around eyes. • You can correct recorded images (p. 108). • You shoot long exposures. However, you should attach the camera to a tripod to prevent the camera from moving and blurring the image. 1 Choose ≈. ● Follow Steps 1 - 2 - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 85
6 Using Various Functions for Shooting Movies This chapter provides more advanced information than the "Shooting Movies" and "Viewing Movies" sections of Chapter 1. • This chapter assumes that the mode dial is set to E (Movie mode). 85 - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 86
you can record three times the length. Estimated Shooting Time Image Quality 4 GB Shooting Time 16 GB 32 min. 26 sec. 2 hrs. 12 min. 50 sec. 1 hr. 2 min. 51 sec . 4 hrs. 17 min. 23 sec. 1 hr. 31 min. 25 sec. 6 hrs. 14 min. 23 sec. • Based on Canon's - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 87
same way as for still images. • Zooming in More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom) (p. 59) You can use the digital zoom while shooting, but the off the AF Assist Beam (p. 121) • Displaying the Overlay (p. 123) [3:2 Guide] is not available. • Changing the IS-Mode Settings (p. 123) You can switch between - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 88
Image Transitions (p. 96) • Viewing Images on a TV (p. 97) • Protecting Images (p. 98) • Erasing All Images (p. 101) • Tagging Images as Favorites (p. 103) • Organizing Images by Category (My Category) (p. 104) • Rotating Images printer (p. 110). Refer to the Personal Printing Guide for details. 88 - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 89
Editing You can trim the beginnings and ends of recorded movies in one-second increments. 1 Choose *. ● Follow Steps 1 - 3 on p. 33, choose * and press the m button. X The movie editing panel and the movie editing bar will appear on the screen. Movie Editing Panel Movie Editing Bar 2 Set the - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 90
with the edited movie, erasing the original. • When there is not enough space left on the memory card, only [Overwrite] can be chosen. • If the battery is depleted partway through editing, the edited movie clips may not be saved. When editing movies, you should use a fully charged - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 91
Playback and Editing Functions This chapter explains various ways to play back and edit images. • Press the 1 button to enter Playback mode before operating the camera. • It may not be possible to play back or edit images that have been edited on a computer, had their file name changed, or have been - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 92
and you can quickly search by pressing the op buttons to switch between sets of 100 images. ● Searching Images by Scrolling Pressing the qr buttons for more than one second will display images in a line letting you quickly search them. You can also jump by the shooting date (Scroll Display). Choose - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 93
the desired search method. 2 Switch images. ● Press the qr buttons. X The camera will use the chosen search method to jump to an image. ● To return to Single Image Playback, press the n button. Position of currently displayed image Jump 10 Images Jump 100 Images Jump to My Category Jumps over 10 - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 94
3 Choose [Start]. ● Press the op buttons to choose [Start], then press the m button. X The slideshow will start a few seconds after [Loading image...] displays. ● You can pause/restart a slideshow by pressing the m button again. ● Press the n button to stop the slideshow. • If you press the qr - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 95
Frame, or the area of a face that was detected, to check the focus. 1 Press the l button, and switch to the focus check display (p. 44). ● For images with detected faces, you can also switch to the focus check display by pressing the 0 button. X A white frame will appear where the AF frame or - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 96
can move the location of the displayed area. ● Press the zoom button toward g to zoom out, or continue to hold it to return to Single Image Playback. ● When appears on the screen, press the m button to switch to . Press the qr buttons to switch between - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 97
on the TV (nothing will appear on the screen of the camera). ● After you finish, turn off the camera and TV, and unplug the cable. What if the images don't properly display on the TV? Images will not display correctly if the camera's video output setting (NTSC/PAL) does not match the TV system - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 98
or turn off the power before performing the operations in Step 4, images will not be protected. Protected images cannot be erased with the camera's erase function. To erase an image, cancel protection first. ● Choosing Images Individually 1 Choose [Protect]. ● Press the n button, choose [Protect] in - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 99
. ● If you press the n button, a confirmation screen will appear. ● Press the qr buttons to choose [OK], then press the m button. X The images will be protected. ● Choose Range 1 Choose [Select Range]. ● Follow Step 2 on p. 98 to choose [Select Range] and press the m button. 2 Choose the starting - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 100
. ● Press the p button, choose [Protect] and press the m button. ● Choose All Images 1 Choose [All Images]. ● Follow Step 2 on p. 98 to choose [All Images] and press the m button. 2 Protect images. ● Press the op buttons to choose [Protect] and press the m button. You can unlock groups of protected - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 101
[Erase] in the 1 tab, and press the m button. 2 Choose [All Images]. ● Press the op buttons to choose [All Images], then press the m button. 3 Erase. ● Press the qr buttons to choose [OK], then press the m button. X All images will be erased. ● Pressing the n button will restore the menu screen - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 102
. X Once set, will appear on the screen. ● Pressing the m button once more deselects the image, and will disappear. ● To choose multiple images, repeat the above operation. 2 Erase. ● If you press the n button, a confirmation screen will appear. ● Press the qr buttons to choose [OK] and press the - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 103
to choose [OK] and press the m button. X The image will be tagged as a favorite. If you switch Shooting modes or turn off the power before making the setting, images will not be tagged as favorites. If you use Windows 7 or Windows Vista and transfer tagged images to the computer, they will be given - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 104
Shooting modes or turn the camera off before performing the steps listed below, the images will not be registered to categories. Images are automatically categorized by shooting condition as they are shot. : Images with detected faces, or images shot in I, C, F. : Images detected as , , in A or - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 105
1 Choose [Select Range]. ● Follow Step 2 on p. 104 to choose [Select Range] and press the m button. ● Follow Steps 2 - 3 on pp. 99 - 100 to choose images. ● Press the p button, choose the item and press the qr buttons to choose a type. 2 Make the setting. ● Press the p button to choose [Select] and - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 106
Choose [Resize]. ● Press the n button and choose the 1 tab, then choose [Resize] and press the m button. 2 Choose an image. ● Press the qr buttons to choose the image and press the m button. 3 Choose an image size. ● Press the qr buttons to choose an option, then press the m button. X The [Save new - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 107
Display Recorded pixels after trimming 3 Adjust the trimming area. X A frame will appear around the portion of the image to be trimmed. X The original image will display in the upper left and the trimmed image will display in the lower right. ● If you press the zoom button to the left or right, you - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 108
-Eye Correction]. ● Press the n button, choose the 1 tab and [Red-Eye Correction], then press the m button. 2 Choose an image. ● Press the qr buttons to choose an image. 3 Correct the image. ● Press the m button. X Red-eye detected by the camera will be corrected and a frame will appear around the - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 109
8 Printing This chapter explains how to choose images for printing, and print using a PictBridge compliant printer (sold separately, p. 40). Please also refer to the Personal Printing Guide. Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers SELPHY series PIXMA series 109 - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 110
cable's larger plug into the printer. For connection details, refer to the user guide provided with the printer. 3 Turn on the printer. 4 Turn on the camera. ● Press the 1 button to turn on the camera. X will appear on the screen. 5 Choose an image to print. ● Press the qr buttons to choose an - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 111
to print additional images, repeat Steps 5 and 6 after printing has completed. ● After printing has completed, turn off the camera and printer, and unplug the interface cable. • Refer to the Personal Printing Guide for details on printing. • Refer to pp. 38, 40 for Canon-brand Pictbridge compliant - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 112
DPOF) You can choose up to 998 images on a memory card for printing and specify settings such as the number of copies so that they can be printed together or processed at a photo developer service. These selection methods comply with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standards. ● Print Settings - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 113
[Index], appears on the screen. Pressing the m button again will deselect the image and will disappear. 3 Set the number of prints. ● Press the op buttons the number of print copies for index prints. You can only choose which images to print in Step 2. ● Pressing the n button accepts the settings - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 114
to choose [OK], then press the m button. Printing Images with DPOF Settings The following examples use the Canon SELPHY series printers. 1 Number of copies to print Connect the camera to the printer. ● Follow Steps 1 - 4 on p. 110. 2 Print images. ● Press the op buttons to choose [Print now - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 115
9 Customizing Camera Settings You can customize various settings to suit your shooting preferences. The first part of this chapter explains convenient and commonly used functions. The latter part explains how to change shooting and playback settings to suit your purposes. 115 - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 116
Changing Camera Settings You can customize convenient and commonly used functions from the [Hints & Tips], then press the qr buttons to choose [Off]. ● Change Sounds You can change your camera's operation sounds. ● Choose [Sound Options], then press the m button. ● Press the op buttons to choose - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 117
to complete registration. Any previously registered start-up image will be overwritten when registering a new start-up image. Register images or sounds with the included software You can register images or sounds to the camera using the included software. Refer to the Software Guide for details. 117 - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 118
Image You can turn off the start-up image that displays when you turn on the camera. ● Choose [Start-up Image], then press the qr buttons to choose [Off]. ● Changing the File Number Assignment Images 22). • Refer to the Software Guide for information regarding folder structure or image types. 118 - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 119
shooting date. ● Choose [Create Folder] and press the qr buttons to choose [Daily]. X Images will be saved into folders created on each shooting date. ● Changing the Lens Retract Time For safety reasons, the lens retracts about 1 minute after pressing the 1 button when in a Shooting mode (p. 27). If - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 120
Changing Camera Settings ● Setting the Screen Shut-Off Time You can adjust the to choose a time. ● In order to save battery power, it is recommended to choose less than [1 min.]. ● Using the World Clock When traveling abroad, you can record images with local dates and times simply by switching the - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 121
Changing Shooting Function Settings 3 Choose the world time zone. ● Press the op buttons to choose [ World], then press the n button. ● will appear in the shooting screen (p. 132). If you change the date or time in the setting (p. 19), your [ Home] time and date will automatically change. Changing - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 122
the m button. ● Press the op buttons to choose [Red-Eye Lamp], then press the qr buttons to choose [Off]. ● Changing the Image Display Time Right After Shooting You can change the length of time the images display after shooting. ● Choose [Review], then press the qr buttons to choose an option - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 123
to choose an option. Grid Lines 3:2 Guide Both A grid overlays the display. Gray Image stabilization only counters up and down motion. This option is recommended for shooting objects moving horizontally. • If camera shake is too strong, attach the camera to a tripod. If you attach the camera - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 124
Settings You can adjust the settings in the 1 tab by pressing the 1 button (p. 47). ● Choosing the Image that First Displays in Playback ● Choose [Resume], then press the qr buttons to choose an option. Last seen Resumes with the image last viewed. Last shot Resumes with the most recently shot - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 125
10 Useful Information This chapter introduces how to use the AC adapter kit (sold separately), troubleshooting tips, and contains lists of functions and items that appear on the screen. The index also appears at the end. 125 - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 126
Kit ACK-D60 (sold separately), you can use the camera without worrying about how much charge is left in the battery. 1 Insert the coupler. ● Open the cover (p. a power outlet. ● You can turn the camera on to use it. ● After you finish, turn off the camera and unplug the power cord from the power - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 127
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 as listed on the included customer support list. Power You pressed the power button, but nothing happened. • Confirm - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 128
Troubleshooting Image is blurred. • camera is reducing red-eye, it is not possible to shoot. It is more effective if the subject is looking directly at the lamp. Even better results can be obtained by increasing the lighting in indoor settings or approaching closer to the subject. Recording images - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 129
Troubleshooting the digital zoom while recording, but not the optical zoom (p. 87). Playback Cannot play back images or able to play back images or movies. Refer to the Software Guide for information regarding folder images to a computer. It may be possible to solve the problem when the camera is - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 130
memory card is installed in the correct direction, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Insufficient space on card • There is not enough free space on the memory card to shoot (pp. 24, 31, 53, 65, 77, 85) or edit images (pp. 106 - 108). Erase the images (pp. 28, 101) to open space for new - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 131
message continues to appear, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk as there may be a problem with the lens. A camera error was detected (Error number) • If an error code appears directly after taking a picture, the shot may not have been recorded. Check the image in Playback mode. • If this - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 132
Exposure Compensation (p. 66) Zoom Bar (p. 24) Image Stabilizer (p. 123) Time Zone (p. 120) * : Standard, : Held vertically When shooting, the camera detects if it is held vertically or horizontally, and adjusts settings accordingly for the best shot. It also detects orientation during playback - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 133
Quality) (p. 69) Recording Pixels (p. 68), AVI (Movies) (p. 86) Battery Charge Indicator (p. 15) Metering Modes (p. 81) Folder Number - File Number (p. 118) Displayed image number/Total number of images Shutter Speed Aperture Value, Image Quality (Movies) Flash (p. 67) Focusing Zone (pp. 67, 68 - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 134
72) {{{ {-- My Colors (p. 73) {-- Light Metering (p. 81) {{{ {-- Drive Mode (p. 74) W {-- Recording Pixels (p. 68)/Compression Ratio (Image Quality) (p. 69)/ Image Quality (p. 86) { { *3 *1 Slow Synchro when the flash fires. *2 Possible settings: 0 - 30 seconds in [Delay], and 1 - 10 - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 135
Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode IJF C H " K E wOPt ≈ { *1 *1 { *1 *1 1 - Func. Menu 4 { Selectable, or set automatically. - Not selectable 135 - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 136
Frame Size (p. 79) Digital Zoom (p. 59) AF-Point Zoom (p. 79) AF-assist Beam (p. 121) Flash Settings (pp. 83, 122) Review (p. 122) Review Info (p. 122) Disp. Standard/Off Digital Tele-converter (1.5x/2.0x) Digital Tele-converter (1.4x/2.3x) On/Off On/Off Red-Eye Corr. On/Off Red-Eye Lamp - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 137
Menus IJF C H " K E wOPt ≈ 1 3 3 { { 3 3 { Selectable, or set automatically. - Not selectable 137 - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 138
Options/Summary On/Off* Set all operation sounds (5 levels). Set the sounds for each camera operation. Hints & Tips LCD Brightness Start-up Image Start-up Image Format File Numbering Create Folder Lens Retract Power Saving Time Zone Date/Time Video System Language Reset All * Default setting On - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 139
setting Options/Summary Plays back images automatically. Erases images. Erases all images. Protects images. Rotates images. Tags images as favorites. Categorizes images. Corrects red eyes in still images. Trims portions of still images. Resizes and saves still images. On*/Off Last seen*/Last - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 140
Camera Effective Pixels Approx. 12.1 million, Approx. 10.0 million Image Sensor 1/2.3-inch type CCD (Total number of pixels: Approx. 12.4 million, Approx. 10.6 million) Lens sec. (Total shutter speed range) Image Stabilization Lens-shift type Metering System Evaluative, Center- - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 141
. 230 images Playback Function Single Image, Easy, Movie, Magnified Display, Index, Jump, Magnified, Slideshow Editing Function Erase, Protect, Rotate, Favorites , My Category , Red-Eye Correction, Trimming , Resize Direct Print Type PictBridge compliant Interface Digital input/output - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 142
x 0.23 in.) Weight Approx. 17 g (0.6 oz.) Battery Charger CB-2LA/2LAE Rated Input 100 - 240 V AC (50/60 Hz 12 VA), 0.10 A (100 V) - 0.07 A (240 -2LA) Approx. 60 g (2.12 oz.) (CB-2LAE, excluding power cord) • All data is based on tests by Canon. • Camera specifications or appearance are subject to - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 143
may cause malfunctions or corrupt image data. • If water droplets have fallen onto, or dirt is stuck on the camera or screen, wipe with a lens. For stubborn dirt contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed on the customer support leaflet supplied with your camera. • When you move the camera - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 144
3:2 Guide 123 A AC Adapter Kit 39, 126 Accessories 39 AE Lock 82, 87 AF Frames 25 AF J Focus AF Lock 81 AV Cable 2, 97 B Battery Battery Charger 2, 39 Charge 14 Charge Indicator 15 Date/Time Battery 20 Power Saving 45, 119, 120 Beach (Scene Mode 56 Black and White Images 73 C Camera - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 145
Operations 47 List 136 Metering Mode 81 Mode Dial 42 Movies Editing 89 Image Quality (Frame Rate 86 Recording Pixels 86 Shooting Time 32, 86 Viewing of Shots 15, 69, 70 P Package Contents 2 Personal Printing Guide 2 PictBridge 110 Playback Button 27, 43 Playback J Viewing Playback With - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 146
Mode 56 Software DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk ....2 Software Guide 2 Transferring Images to a Computer 34 Sound Settings 48 Strap 2, 13 Super Vivid (Scene Mode 57 T Terminal 36, 97, 110, 126 146 Time Zone 120 Tone (White Balance 72 Travel Abroad 15, 120 Trimming 107 Troubleshooting 127 - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 147
MEMO 147 - Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS / PowerShot A3000 IS Camera User G - Page 148
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
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