Canon A3150 IS, A3000 IS manual Changing Camera Settings, Turning off Hints & Tips, Change Sounds

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Changing Camera Settings

You can customize convenient and commonly used functions from the 3 tab (p. 47).

●Turning off Hints & Tips

When you choose an item in the FUNC. menu (p. 46) or MENU (p. 47), a description of the function (hints and tips) is displayed. You can turn off this function.

●Choose [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 a menu item.

●Press the qr buttons to choose an option.

1Preset sounds. (cannot be modifed) Preset sounds.

2You can use the included software to change the sounds (p. 117).

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Contents Camera User Guide Checking the Package Contents Warranty Limitations Camera Body TemperatureRead This First Test Shots and DisclaimerWhat Do You Want to Do? Shoot Shoot various other scenesView Shoot/View MoviesPrint SaveTable of Contents Getting More Out of Your Conventions Used in This Guide Camera Safety PrecautionsUse only recommended power sources Other Warnings Battery and Battery ChargerSafety Precautions Do not place the battery near pets Page Getting Started Attaching the Strap/Holding the CameraCharging the Battery Remove the cover Insert the batteryCharge the battery Remove the batteryApproximate Number of Shots That Can Be Taken Battery Charge IndicatorUsing the battery and charger effectively Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Compatible Memory Cards Sold SeparatelyCheck the card’s write-protect tab Open the coverRemoving the Battery and Memory Card Insert the memory cardClose the cover Remove the memory cardMemory Card Approximate Number of Shots per Memory CardCan you check the number of shots that can be taken? Setting the Date and Time Complete the settingTurn on the camera Set the date and timeDate/Time battery Changing the Date and TimeDisplay the menus Choose Date/Time in the 3 tabSetting the Display Language Enter Playback modeDisplay the settings screen Set the display languageFormatting Memory Cards Display the menuChoose Format Format the memory cardPressing the Shutter Button Press halfway lightly to focusPress fully all the way to shoot Pressing the Shutter ButtonChoose a mode Taking Pictures Smart AutoCompose the shot FocusScene Icons What if the camera does not play any sounds? What ifWhat if a flashing appears? Choose an image Switching to Shooting modeViewing Images Erase the image Erasing ImagesChoose an image to erase Shooting in Easy Mode Enter 9 modeTurning Off the Flash Press the r buttonViewing or Erasing in Easy Mode Viewing Single ImagesViewing Slideshows Erasing ImagesEnter E mode Shooting MoviesStop shooting Magnifying the subject while shootingEstimated Shooting Times Shooting MoviesPlay the movie Viewing MoviesChoose a movie Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing System RequirementsWindows MacintoshInstall the Software Begin installationPreparations Place the CD in the computer’s CD-ROM driveConnect the camera to the computer Open CameraWindowTransfer and View Images Accessories Supplied with CameraSeparately Sold Accessories Power SuppliesUsing accessories abroad FlashPrinters Separately Sold AccessoriesUse of genuine Canon accessories is recommended Learning More Mode Dial Components GuideIndicator IndicatorColor Status Operation Status Green Shooting preparation complete/Display off pSwitching the Display Screen DisplayPower Saving Function Auto Power Down Power Saving during ShootingPower Saving during Playback Histogram during PlaybackChoose a shooting mode FUNC. Menu Basic OperationsDisplay the FUNC. menu Choose a menu itemMenu Basic Operations Choose a tabMuting Sounds Changing the Sound SettingsAdjusting the Volume Using the Menu Using the l ButtonChanging the Screen Brightness Choose LCD BrightnessReturning the Camera to Default Settings Choose Reset AllReset the settings Are there functions that cannot be reset?Low Level Memory Card Formatting Perform the low level formatClock Functions Clock FunctionsAbout low level formatting Shooting in Special Conditions and Commonly Used Functions Shooting in Various Conditions Enter K mode Shooting in Special ScenesHTake indoor shots Indoor ShootTake shots in low light conditions Low Light WTake shots of people at the beach BeachOTake shots of foliage Foliage PTake shots of people in snow SnowAdding Effects and Shooting Shoot images with vivid colors Super VividTake posterized shots Poster Effect Modes for other scenesWhat if a flashing appears? Turning the Flash OffPress the r button Choose Zooming in Closely on Subjects Digital Zoom Press the zoom button towardPress it toward i again What if the zoom factor appears in blue?Accept the setting Digital Tele-ConverterChoose Digital Zoom Zooming in Closely on Subjects Digital ZoomInserting the Date and Time Choose Date StampUsing the Self-Timer Press the p button Choose ÒUsing the Face Self-Timer Compose the shot and press the shutter button halfwayPress the shutter button fully Join the subjects and look at the cameraPage Choosing Settings Yourself Adjusting the Brightness Exposure Compensation Adjust the settings according to your purposes pp ShootEnter Exposure Compensation mode Adjust the brightnessTurning the Flash On Shooting Close-ups MacroChoose h Choose eChanging the Recording Pixel Setting Image Size Choosesetting. the recording pixelShooting Far Away Subjects Infinity Choose u16 GB Choosesetting. the compression ratioChanging the Compression Ratio Image Quality Approximate Values for Paper Size Changing the Compression Ratio Image QualityChanging the ISO speed Changing the ISO SpeedChoose the ISO speed Adjusting the White Balance Custom White BalanceChoose the white balance FunctionChoose My Colors Changing the Tone of an Image My ColorsCustom Color Shooting Using the Two Second Self- Timer Choose a Drive modeContinuous Shooting Choose ÎCustomizing the Self-Timer Choose the settingsChoose $ What if the number of shots is set to two or more shots?Recompose Shooting Using a TV MonitorChanging the Composition with the Focus Lock Getting More Out of Your Camera Changing the AF Frame Mode Face AiAFCenter Choose AF FrameMagnifying the Focal Point Choose AF-Point ZoomCheck the focus You can reduce the AF frame sizeEnter Face Select mode Choosing the Person to Focus On Face SelectChoosefocus. the face on which to Confirming the number of detected facesChanging the Metering Mode Choose the Metering modeShooting with the AF Lock Lock the focusShooting with the AE Lock Shooting with the FE LockLock the exposure Choose h p Lock the flash exposureChoose Flash Settings Adjust the settingShooting with Slow Synchro Red-Eye CorrectionShooting Long Exposures Choose ≈Choose the shutter speed Confirm the exposureUsing Various Functions for Shooting Movies Choose the image quality setting Changing the Image QualityImage Quality Table Estimated Shooting TimeAE Lock/Exposure Shift Other Shooting FunctionsChange the exposure Zooming in More Closely on Subjects Digital Zoom pPlayback Functions Summary of Movie Control Panel in Viewing Movies pCheck the edited movie EditingSet the editing range Save the edited movie EditingUsing Various Playback Editing Functions Searching Images Using Index Display Quickly Searching ImagesSearching Images by Scrolling Press the zoom button toward gSearching for Images Using the Jump Display Switch imagesSearching for Images Using the Jump Display Choose a jump methodMake the setting Viewing SlideshowsChoose Slideshow Choose StartPress the l button, and switch to the focus check display p Switch framesChecking the Focus Change the magnification level or locationMagnifying Images Changing Image TransitionsPress the zoom button toward k Choose TransitionWhat if the images don’t properly display on the TV? Viewing Images on a TVTurn off the camera and TV Connect the camera to the TV Protecting Images Choosing Images IndividuallyChoose Protect Choose SelectChoose Range Protect imagesChoose Select Range Choose the starting imageChoose All Images Choose All ImagesChoose the ending image Erasing All Images Choose EraseErase Choose Erase allErase all images Erasing All ImagesTagging Images as Favorites Choose FavoritesOrganizing Images by Category My Category Choose My CategoryRotating Images Choose RotateRotate the image Rotating ImagesResizing Images Choose ResizeChoose an image size Save the new imageAdjust the trimming area TrimmingChoose Trimming Save as a new image and displayCorrect the image Correcting the Red-Eye EffectChoose Red-Eye Correction Printing Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant PrintersPrinting Images Connect the camera to the printerTurn on the printer Turn on the camera Choose an image to printPrint images Printing ImagesPrint Settings Choose Print SettingsAdjust the settings Choosing Images for Printing DpofMake print settings Choosing the Number of CopiesChoose Select Images & Qty Set the number of printsClearing All Selections Printing Images with Dpof SettingsSet All Images to Print Once Customizing Camera Settings Change Sounds Changing Camera SettingsTurning off Hints & Tips Changing Camera Settings Changing the Start-up ScreenRegistering the Start-up Screen Register images or sounds with the included softwareTurning Off the Start-up Image Changing the File Number AssignmentChanging the Lens Retract Time Turning off the Power Saving FunctionCreating Folders by Shooting Date Setting the Screen Shut-Off Time Using the World ClockSet the home time zone Set the world time zoneChanging Shooting Function Settings Changing Shooting Function SettingsTurning off the AF Assist Beam Choose the world time zoneChanging the Way the Image Displays Right After Shooting Turning Off the Red-Eye Reduction FunctionChanging the Image Display Time Right After Shooting Changing the IS-Mode Settings Displaying the OverlayChanging Playback Function Settings Choosing the Image that First Displays in PlaybackUseful Information Using Household Power Connect the power cordInsert the coupler Plug the cord into the couplerTroubleshooting PowerTV output ShootingImage taken using the flash is too bright overexposed White dots appear on the image when shooting with the flashImage is blurred Subject is too darkComputer Shooting moviesPlayback List of Messages That Appear on the Screen Communication error Naming errorLens Error Camera error was detected Error numberInformation Displayed on the Screen Shooting Information DisplayPlayback Detailed Information Display Information Displayed on the ScreenFUNC. Menu Functions Available in Each Shooting ModeFunction P t ≈ Menus Shooting Menu137 Options/Summary Ref. Set up MenuMenus Options/Summary Playback MenuPrint Menu Specifications 140141 Specifications Battery Pack NB-8L Battery Charger CB-2LA/2LAEHandling Precautions Index 145 146 Disclaimer