Canon A3150 IS Shooting in Easy Mode, Turning Off the Flash, Enter 9 mode, Press the r button

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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 Enter 9 mode.

● Set the mode dial to 9.

2 Shoot.● Follow Steps 3 – 5 on pp. 24 – 25 to shoot (no sound will play).

●Turning Off the Flash

Press the r button.

X The flash turns off and ! appears. X Pressing r again displays on the

screen, and the flash will automatically fire in low light conditions.

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Contents Camera User Guide Checking the Package Contents Camera Body Temperature Warranty LimitationsRead This First Test Shots and DisclaimerShoot various other scenes What Do You Want to Do? ShootShoot/View Movies ViewPrint 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 Attaching the Strap/Holding the Camera Getting StartedRemove the cover Insert the battery Charging the BatteryCharge the battery Remove the batteryApproximate Number of Shots That Can Be Taken Battery Charge IndicatorUsing the battery and charger effectively Compatible Memory Cards Sold Separately Inserting the Battery and Memory CardCheck the card’s write-protect tab Open the coverInsert the memory card Removing the Battery and 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? Complete the setting Setting the Date and TimeTurn on the camera Set the date and timeChanging the Date and Time Date/Time batteryDisplay the menus Choose Date/Time in the 3 tabEnter Playback mode Setting the Display LanguageDisplay the settings screen Set the display languageDisplay the menu Formatting Memory CardsChoose Format Format the memory cardPress halfway lightly to focus Pressing the Shutter ButtonPress fully all the way to shoot Pressing the Shutter ButtonTaking Pictures Smart Auto Choose a modeCompose 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 Enter 9 mode Shooting in Easy ModeTurning Off the Flash Press the r buttonViewing Single Images Viewing or Erasing in Easy ModeViewing Slideshows Erasing ImagesShooting Movies Enter E modeMagnifying the subject while shooting Stop shootingEstimated Shooting Times Shooting MoviesPlay the movie Viewing MoviesChoose a movie System Requirements Transferring Images to a Computer for ViewingWindows MacintoshBegin installation Install the SoftwarePreparations Place the CD in the computer’s CD-ROM driveOpen CameraWindow Connect the camera to the computerTransfer and View Images Supplied with Camera AccessoriesPower Supplies Separately Sold AccessoriesUsing accessories abroad FlashPrinters Separately Sold AccessoriesUse of genuine Canon accessories is recommended Learning More Components Guide Mode DialIndicator IndicatorColor Status Operation Status Green Shooting preparation complete/Display off pScreen Display Switching the DisplayPower Saving during Shooting Power Saving Function Auto Power DownPower Saving during Playback Histogram during PlaybackFUNC. Menu Basic Operations Choose a shooting modeDisplay the FUNC. menu Choose a menu itemChoose a tab Menu Basic OperationsMuting Sounds Changing the Sound SettingsAdjusting the Volume Using the l Button Using the MenuChanging the Screen Brightness Choose LCD BrightnessChoose Reset All Returning the Camera to Default SettingsReset the settings Are there functions that cannot be reset?Perform the low level format Low Level Memory Card FormattingClock Functions Clock FunctionsAbout low level formatting Shooting in Special Conditions and Commonly Used Functions Shooting in Various Conditions Shooting in Special Scenes Enter K modeHTake indoor shots Indoor ShootWTake shots of people at the beach Beach Take shots in low light conditions Low LightOTake shots of foliage Foliage PTake shots of people in snow SnowShoot images with vivid colors Super Vivid Adding Effects and ShootingTake posterized shots Poster Effect Modes for other scenesWhat if a flashing appears? Turning the Flash OffPress the r button Choose Press the zoom button toward Zooming in Closely on Subjects Digital ZoomPress it toward i again What if the zoom factor appears in blue?Digital Tele-Converter Accept the settingChoose Digital Zoom Zooming in Closely on Subjects Digital ZoomChoose Date Stamp Inserting the Date and TimePress the p button Choose Ò Using the Self-TimerCompose the shot and press the shutter button halfway Using the Face Self-TimerPress the shutter button fully Join the subjects and look at the cameraPage Choosing Settings Yourself Adjust the settings according to your purposes pp Shoot Adjusting the Brightness Exposure CompensationEnter Exposure Compensation mode Adjust the brightnessShooting Close-ups Macro Turning the Flash OnChoose h Choose eChoosesetting. the recording pixel Changing the Recording Pixel Setting Image SizeShooting Far Away Subjects Infinity Choose u16 GB Choosesetting. the compression ratioChanging the Compression Ratio Image Quality Changing the Compression Ratio Image Quality Approximate Values for Paper SizeChanging the ISO speed Changing the ISO SpeedChoose the ISO speed Custom White Balance Adjusting the White BalanceChoose the white balance FunctionChoose My Colors Changing the Tone of an Image My ColorsCustom Color Choose a Drive mode Shooting Using the Two Second Self- TimerContinuous Shooting Choose ÎChoose the settings Customizing the Self-TimerChoose $ 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 Face AiAF Changing the AF Frame ModeCenter Choose AF FrameChoose AF-Point Zoom Magnifying the Focal PointCheck the focus You can reduce the AF frame sizeChoosing the Person to Focus On Face Select Enter Face Select modeChoosefocus. the face on which to Confirming the number of detected facesChoose the Metering mode Changing the Metering ModeShooting with the AF Lock Lock the focusShooting with the FE Lock Shooting with the AE LockLock the exposure Choose h p Lock the flash exposureAdjust the setting Choose Flash SettingsShooting with Slow Synchro Red-Eye CorrectionChoose ≈ Shooting Long ExposuresChoose the shutter speed Confirm the exposureUsing Various Functions for Shooting Movies Changing the Image Quality Choose the image quality settingImage Quality Table Estimated Shooting TimeOther Shooting Functions AE Lock/Exposure ShiftChange the exposure Zooming in More Closely on Subjects Digital Zoom pSummary of Movie Control Panel in Viewing Movies p Playback FunctionsCheck the edited movie EditingSet the editing range Editing Save the edited movieUsing Various Playback Editing Functions Quickly Searching Images Searching Images Using Index DisplaySearching Images by Scrolling Press the zoom button toward gSwitch images Searching for Images Using the Jump DisplaySearching for Images Using the Jump Display Choose a jump methodViewing Slideshows Make the settingChoose Slideshow Choose StartSwitch frames Press the l button, and switch to the focus check display pChecking the Focus Change the magnification level or locationChanging Image Transitions Magnifying ImagesPress 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 Choosing Images Individually Protecting ImagesChoose Protect Choose SelectProtect images Choose RangeChoose Select Range Choose the starting imageChoose All Images Choose All ImagesChoose the ending image Choose Erase Erasing All ImagesErase Choose Erase allErasing All Images Erase all imagesChoose Favorites Tagging Images as FavoritesChoose My Category Organizing Images by Category My CategoryChoose Rotate Rotating ImagesRotate the image Rotating ImagesChoose Resize Resizing ImagesChoose an image size Save the new imageTrimming Adjust the trimming areaChoose Trimming Save as a new image and displayCorrect the image Correcting the Red-Eye EffectChoose Red-Eye Correction Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers PrintingConnect the camera to the printer Printing ImagesTurn on the printer Turn on the camera Choose an image to printPrinting Images Print imagesChoose Print Settings Print SettingsAdjust the settings Choosing Images for Printing DpofChoosing the Number of Copies Make print settingsChoose 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 the Start-up Screen Changing Camera SettingsRegistering the Start-up Screen Register images or sounds with the included softwareChanging the File Number Assignment Turning Off the Start-up ImageChanging the Lens Retract Time Turning off the Power Saving FunctionCreating Folders by Shooting Date Using the World Clock Setting the Screen Shut-Off TimeSet 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 Displaying the Overlay Changing the IS-Mode SettingsChoosing the Image that First Displays in Playback Changing Playback Function SettingsUseful Information Connect the power cord Using Household PowerInsert the coupler Plug the cord into the couplerPower TroubleshootingTV output ShootingWhite dots appear on the image when shooting with the flash Image taken using the flash is too bright overexposedImage is blurred Subject is too darkComputer Shooting moviesPlayback List of Messages That Appear on the Screen Naming error Communication errorLens Error Camera error was detected Error numberShooting Information Display Information Displayed on the ScreenInformation Displayed on the Screen Playback Detailed Information DisplayFUNC. Menu Functions Available in Each Shooting ModeFunction P t ≈ Shooting Menu Menus137 Options/Summary Ref. Set up MenuMenus Options/Summary Playback MenuPrint Menu 140 Specifications141 Battery Charger CB-2LA/2LAE Specifications Battery Pack NB-8LHandling Precautions Index 145 146 Disclaimer