Canon A3100 IS Formatting Memory Cards, Display the menu, Choose Format, Format the memory card

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Formatting 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 the memory card.

Display the menu.

●Press the n button.

Choose [Format].

●Press the qr buttons to choose the 3 tab.

●Press the op buttons to choose [Format], then press the m button.

Format the memory card.

●Press the qr buttons to choose [OK], then

press the m button.

XA confirmation screen will appear.

●Press the op buttons to choose [OK] and

press the m button.

XThe memory card will be formatted.

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Contents Camera User Guide Checking the Package Contents Read This First Warranty LimitationsCamera Body Temperature Test Shots and DisclaimerWhat Do You Want to Do? Shoot Shoot various other scenesPrint ViewShoot/View Movies SaveTable of Contents Getting More Out of Your Conventions Used in This Guide Use only recommended power sources Safety PrecautionsCamera Safety Precautions Battery and Battery ChargerOther Warnings Do not place the battery near pets Page Getting Started Attaching the Strap/Holding the CameraCharge the battery Charging the BatteryRemove the cover Insert the battery Remove the batteryUsing the battery and charger effectively Battery Charge IndicatorApproximate Number of Shots That Can Be Taken Check the card’s write-protect tab Inserting the Battery and Memory CardCompatible Memory Cards Sold Separately Open the coverClose the cover Removing the Battery and Memory CardInsert the memory card Remove the memory cardCan you check the number of shots that can be taken? Approximate Number of Shots per Memory CardMemory Card Turn on the camera Setting the Date and TimeComplete the setting Set the date and timeDisplay the menus Date/Time batteryChanging the Date and Time Choose Date/Time in the 3 tabDisplay the settings screen Setting the Display LanguageEnter Playback mode Set the display languageChoose Format Formatting Memory CardsDisplay the menu Format the memory cardPress fully all the way to shoot Pressing the Shutter ButtonPress halfway lightly to focus Pressing the Shutter ButtonCompose the shot Choose a modeTaking Pictures Smart Auto FocusScene Icons What if a flashing appears? What ifWhat if the camera does not play any sounds? Viewing Images Switching to Shooting modeChoose an image Choose an image to erase Erasing ImagesErase the image Turning Off the Flash Shooting in Easy ModeEnter 9 mode Press the r buttonViewing Slideshows Viewing or Erasing in Easy ModeViewing Single Images Erasing ImagesEnter E mode Shooting MoviesEstimated Shooting Times Stop shootingMagnifying the subject while shooting Shooting MoviesChoose a movie Viewing MoviesPlay the movie Windows Transferring Images to a Computer for ViewingSystem Requirements MacintoshPreparations Install the SoftwareBegin installation Place the CD in the computer’s CD-ROM driveConnect the camera to the computer Open CameraWindowTransfer and View Images Accessories Supplied with CameraUsing accessories abroad Separately Sold AccessoriesPower Supplies FlashUse of genuine Canon accessories is recommended Separately Sold AccessoriesPrinters Learning More Mode Dial Components GuideColor Status Operation Status Green IndicatorIndicator Shooting preparation complete/Display off pSwitching the Display Screen DisplayPower Saving during Playback Power Saving Function Auto Power DownPower Saving during Shooting Histogram during PlaybackDisplay the FUNC. menu Choose a shooting modeFUNC. Menu Basic Operations Choose a menu itemMenu Basic Operations Choose a tabAdjusting the Volume Changing the Sound SettingsMuting Sounds Changing the Screen Brightness Using the MenuUsing the l Button Choose LCD BrightnessReset the settings Returning the Camera to Default SettingsChoose Reset All Are there functions that cannot be reset?Low Level Memory Card Formatting Perform the low level formatAbout low level formatting Clock FunctionsClock Functions Shooting in Special Conditions and Commonly Used Functions Shooting in Various Conditions HTake indoor shots Indoor Enter K modeShooting in Special Scenes ShootOTake shots of foliage Foliage Take shots in low light conditions Low LightWTake shots of people at the beach Beach PTake shots of people in snow SnowTake posterized shots Poster Effect Adding Effects and ShootingShoot images with vivid colors Super Vivid Modes for other scenesPress the r button Choose Turning the Flash OffWhat if a flashing appears? Press it toward i again Zooming in Closely on Subjects Digital ZoomPress the zoom button toward What if the zoom factor appears in blue?Choose Digital Zoom Accept the settingDigital Tele-Converter Zooming in Closely on Subjects Digital ZoomInserting the Date and Time Choose Date StampUsing the Self-Timer Press the p button Choose ÒPress the shutter button fully Using the Face Self-TimerCompose the shot and press the shutter button halfway Join the subjects and look at the cameraPage Choosing Settings Yourself Enter Exposure Compensation mode Adjusting the Brightness Exposure CompensationAdjust the settings according to your purposes pp Shoot Adjust the brightnessChoose h Turning the Flash OnShooting Close-ups Macro Choose eShooting Far Away Subjects Infinity Changing the Recording Pixel Setting Image SizeChoosesetting. the recording pixel Choose uChanging the Compression Ratio Image Quality Choosesetting. the compression ratio16 GB Approximate Values for Paper Size Changing the Compression Ratio Image QualityChoose the ISO speed Changing the ISO SpeedChanging the ISO speed Choose the white balance Adjusting the White BalanceCustom White Balance FunctionCustom Color Changing the Tone of an Image My ColorsChoose My Colors Continuous Shooting Shooting Using the Two Second Self- TimerChoose a Drive mode Choose ÎChoose $ Customizing the Self-TimerChoose the settings What if the number of shots is set to two or more shots?Changing the Composition with the Focus Lock Shooting Using a TV MonitorRecompose Getting More Out of Your Camera Center Changing the AF Frame ModeFace AiAF Choose AF FrameCheck the focus Magnifying the Focal PointChoose AF-Point Zoom You can reduce the AF frame sizeChoosefocus. the face on which to Enter Face Select modeChoosing the Person to Focus On Face Select Confirming the number of detected facesShooting with the AF Lock Changing the Metering ModeChoose the Metering mode Lock the focusLock the exposure Shooting with the AE LockShooting with the FE Lock Choose h p Lock the flash exposureShooting with Slow Synchro Choose Flash SettingsAdjust the setting Red-Eye CorrectionChoose the shutter speed Shooting Long ExposuresChoose ≈ Confirm the exposureUsing Various Functions for Shooting Movies Image Quality Table Choose the image quality settingChanging the Image Quality Estimated Shooting TimeChange the exposure AE Lock/Exposure ShiftOther Shooting Functions Zooming in More Closely on Subjects Digital Zoom pPlayback Functions Summary of Movie Control Panel in Viewing Movies pSet the editing range EditingCheck the edited movie Save the edited movie EditingUsing Various Playback Editing Functions Searching Images by Scrolling Searching Images Using Index DisplayQuickly Searching Images Press the zoom button toward gSearching for Images Using the Jump Display Searching for Images Using the Jump DisplaySwitch images Choose a jump methodChoose Slideshow Make the settingViewing Slideshows Choose StartChecking the Focus Press the l button, and switch to the focus check display pSwitch frames Change the magnification level or locationPress the zoom button toward k Magnifying ImagesChanging Image Transitions Choose TransitionTurn off the camera and TV Connect the camera to the TV Viewing Images on a TVWhat if the images don’t properly display on the TV? Choose Protect Protecting ImagesChoosing Images Individually Choose SelectChoose Select Range Choose RangeProtect images Choose the starting imageChoose the ending image Choose All ImagesChoose All Images Erase Erasing All ImagesChoose Erase Choose Erase allErase all images Erasing All ImagesTagging Images as Favorites Choose FavoritesOrganizing Images by Category My Category Choose My CategoryRotate the image Rotating ImagesChoose Rotate Rotating ImagesChoose an image size Resizing ImagesChoose Resize Save the new imageChoose Trimming Adjust the trimming areaTrimming Save as a new image and displayChoose Red-Eye Correction Correcting the Red-Eye EffectCorrect the image Printing Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant PrintersTurn on the printer Turn on the camera Printing ImagesConnect the camera to the printer Choose an image to printPrint images Printing ImagesAdjust the settings Print SettingsChoose Print Settings Choosing Images for Printing DpofChoose Select Images & Qty Make print settingsChoosing the Number of Copies Set the number of printsSet All Images to Print Once Printing Images with Dpof SettingsClearing All Selections Customizing Camera Settings Turning off Hints & Tips Changing Camera SettingsChange Sounds Registering the Start-up Screen Changing Camera SettingsChanging the Start-up Screen Register images or sounds with the included softwareTurning Off the Start-up Image Changing the File Number AssignmentCreating Folders by Shooting Date Turning off the Power Saving FunctionChanging the Lens Retract Time Set the home time zone Setting the Screen Shut-Off TimeUsing the World Clock Set the world time zoneTurning off the AF Assist Beam Changing Shooting Function SettingsChanging Shooting Function Settings Choose the world time zoneChanging the Image Display Time Right After Shooting Turning Off the Red-Eye Reduction FunctionChanging the Way the Image Displays Right After Shooting Changing the IS-Mode Settings Displaying the OverlayChanging Playback Function Settings Choosing the Image that First Displays in PlaybackUseful Information Insert the coupler Using Household PowerConnect the power cord Plug the cord into the couplerTV output TroubleshootingPower ShootingImage is blurred Image taken using the flash is too bright overexposedWhite dots appear on the image when shooting with the flash Subject is too darkPlayback Shooting moviesComputer List of Messages That Appear on the Screen Lens Error Communication errorNaming error Camera error was detected Error numberInformation Displayed on the Screen Shooting Information DisplayPlayback Detailed Information Display Information Displayed on the ScreenFunction Functions Available in Each Shooting ModeFUNC. Menu P t ≈ Menus Shooting Menu137 Menus Set up MenuOptions/Summary Ref. Print Menu Playback MenuOptions/Summary Specifications 140141 Specifications Battery Pack NB-8L Battery Charger CB-2LA/2LAEHandling Precautions Index 145 146 Disclaimer