Canon A3100 IS, A3000 IS, A3150 IS manual Indicator, Color Status Operation Status Green

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Screen (LCD Monitor) (pp. 44, 132)

Zoom Button

Shooting: i (Telephoto) / j (Wide Angle) (p. 24)

Playback: k (Magnify) (p. 96) / g (Index) (p. 92)

0 (Face Selector) Button (pp. 80, 95)

l (Display) Button (pp. 44, 95)

A / V OUT (Audio/Video Output) /

DIGITAL Terminal (pp. 36, 97, 110)

Indicator (p. 43)

Indicator

1 (Playback) Button (p. 27) n Button (p. 47)

e (Macro) (p. 67) / u (Infinity) (p. 68) /

qButton

b (Exposure Compensation) (p. 66) /

d (Jump) (p. 93) / o Button

m FUNC./SET (Function/Set) Button

(p. 46)

h (Flash) (pp. 58, 67) / r Button

Q (Self-Timer) (pp. 62, 74, 75) / a

(Single Image Erase) (p. 28) / p Button

Indicator

The indicator on the back of the camera (p. 43) will light or blink depending on the camera’s status.

	Color	Status	Operation Status

	Green	Lights	Shooting preparation complete/Display off (p. 120)

		Blinks	Recording/reading/transmitting image data
		Blinks	Recording/reading/transmitting image data

When the indicator blinks green, data is being recorded to/read from the memory card or various information is being transmitted. Do not turn off the power, open the memory card slot/battery cover, shake or jolt the camera. These actions may corrupt the image data or cause the camera or memory card to malfunction.

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Contents Camera User Guide Checking the Package Contents Test Shots and Disclaimer Warranty LimitationsCamera Body Temperature Read This FirstShoot various other scenes What Do You Want to Do? ShootSave ViewShoot/View Movies PrintTable 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 Attaching the Strap/Holding the Camera Getting StartedRemove the battery Charging the BatteryRemove the cover Insert the battery Charge the batteryUsing the battery and charger effectively Battery Charge IndicatorApproximate Number of Shots That Can Be Taken Open the cover Inserting the Battery and Memory CardCompatible Memory Cards Sold Separately Check the card’s write-protect tabRemove the memory card Removing the Battery and Memory CardInsert the memory card Close the coverCan you check the number of shots that can be taken? Approximate Number of Shots per Memory CardMemory Card Set the date and time Setting the Date and TimeComplete the setting Turn on the cameraChoose Date/Time in the 3 tab Date/Time batteryChanging the Date and Time Display the menusSet the display language Setting the Display LanguageEnter Playback mode Display the settings screenFormat the memory card Formatting Memory CardsDisplay the menu Choose FormatPressing the Shutter Button Pressing the Shutter ButtonPress halfway lightly to focus Press fully all the way to shootFocus Choose a modeTaking Pictures Smart Auto Compose the shotScene 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 Press the r button Shooting in Easy ModeEnter 9 mode Turning Off the FlashErasing Images Viewing or Erasing in Easy ModeViewing Single Images Viewing SlideshowsShooting Movies Enter E modeShooting Movies Stop shootingMagnifying the subject while shooting Estimated Shooting TimesChoose a movie Viewing MoviesPlay the movie Macintosh Transferring Images to a Computer for ViewingSystem Requirements WindowsPlace the CD in the computer’s CD-ROM drive Install the SoftwareBegin installation PreparationsOpen CameraWindow Connect the camera to the computerTransfer and View Images Supplied with Camera AccessoriesFlash Separately Sold AccessoriesPower Supplies Using accessories abroadUse of genuine Canon accessories is recommended Separately Sold AccessoriesPrinters Learning More Components Guide Mode DialShooting preparation complete/Display off p IndicatorIndicator Color Status Operation Status GreenScreen Display Switching the DisplayHistogram during Playback Power Saving Function Auto Power DownPower Saving during Shooting Power Saving during PlaybackChoose a menu item Choose a shooting modeFUNC. Menu Basic Operations Display the FUNC. menuChoose a tab Menu Basic OperationsAdjusting the Volume Changing the Sound SettingsMuting Sounds Choose LCD Brightness Using the MenuUsing the l Button Changing the Screen BrightnessAre there functions that cannot be reset? Returning the Camera to Default SettingsChoose Reset All Reset the settingsPerform the low level format Low Level Memory Card FormattingAbout low level formatting Clock FunctionsClock Functions Shooting in Special Conditions and Commonly Used Functions Shooting in Various Conditions Shoot Enter K modeShooting in Special Scenes HTake indoor shots IndoorPTake shots of people in snow Snow Take shots in low light conditions Low LightWTake shots of people at the beach Beach OTake shots of foliage FoliageModes for other scenes Adding Effects and ShootingShoot images with vivid colors Super Vivid Take posterized shots Poster EffectPress the r button Choose Turning the Flash OffWhat if a flashing appears? What if the zoom factor appears in blue? Zooming in Closely on Subjects Digital ZoomPress the zoom button toward Press it toward i againZooming in Closely on Subjects Digital Zoom Accept the settingDigital Tele-Converter Choose Digital ZoomChoose Date Stamp Inserting the Date and TimePress the p button Choose Ò Using the Self-TimerJoin the subjects and look at the camera Using the Face Self-TimerCompose the shot and press the shutter button halfway Press the shutter button fullyPage Choosing Settings Yourself Adjust the brightness Adjusting the Brightness Exposure CompensationAdjust the settings according to your purposes pp Shoot Enter Exposure Compensation modeChoose e Turning the Flash OnShooting Close-ups Macro Choose hChoose u Changing the Recording Pixel Setting Image SizeChoosesetting. the recording pixel Shooting Far Away Subjects InfinityChanging the Compression Ratio Image Quality Choosesetting. the compression ratio16 GB Changing the Compression Ratio Image Quality Approximate Values for Paper SizeChoose the ISO speed Changing the ISO SpeedChanging the ISO speed Function Adjusting the White BalanceCustom White Balance Choose the white balanceCustom Color Changing the Tone of an Image My ColorsChoose My Colors Choose Î Shooting Using the Two Second Self- TimerChoose a Drive mode Continuous ShootingWhat if the number of shots is set to two or more shots? Customizing the Self-TimerChoose the settings Choose $Changing the Composition with the Focus Lock Shooting Using a TV MonitorRecompose Getting More Out of Your Camera Choose AF Frame Changing the AF Frame ModeFace AiAF CenterYou can reduce the AF frame size Magnifying the Focal PointChoose AF-Point Zoom Check the focusConfirming the number of detected faces Enter Face Select modeChoosing the Person to Focus On Face Select Choosefocus. the face on which toLock the focus Changing the Metering ModeChoose the Metering mode Shooting with the AF LockChoose h p Lock the flash exposure Shooting with the AE LockShooting with the FE Lock Lock the exposureRed-Eye Correction Choose Flash SettingsAdjust the setting Shooting with Slow SynchroConfirm the exposure Shooting Long ExposuresChoose ≈ Choose the shutter speedUsing Various Functions for Shooting Movies Estimated Shooting Time Choose the image quality settingChanging the Image Quality Image Quality TableZooming in More Closely on Subjects Digital Zoom p AE Lock/Exposure ShiftOther Shooting Functions Change the exposureSummary of Movie Control Panel in Viewing Movies p Playback FunctionsSet the editing range EditingCheck the edited movie Editing Save the edited movieUsing Various Playback Editing Functions Press the zoom button toward g Searching Images Using Index DisplayQuickly Searching Images Searching Images by ScrollingChoose a jump method Searching for Images Using the Jump DisplaySwitch images Searching for Images Using the Jump DisplayChoose Start Make the settingViewing Slideshows Choose SlideshowChange the magnification level or location Press the l button, and switch to the focus check display pSwitch frames Checking the FocusChoose Transition Magnifying ImagesChanging Image Transitions Press the zoom button toward kTurn 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 Select Protecting ImagesChoosing Images Individually Choose ProtectChoose the starting image Choose RangeProtect images Choose Select RangeChoose the ending image Choose All ImagesChoose All Images Choose Erase all Erasing All ImagesChoose Erase EraseErasing All Images Erase all imagesChoose Favorites Tagging Images as FavoritesChoose My Category Organizing Images by Category My CategoryRotating Images Rotating ImagesChoose Rotate Rotate the imageSave the new image Resizing ImagesChoose Resize Choose an image sizeSave as a new image and display Adjust the trimming areaTrimming Choose TrimmingChoose Red-Eye Correction Correcting the Red-Eye EffectCorrect the image Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers PrintingChoose an image to print Printing ImagesConnect the camera to the printer Turn on the printer Turn on the cameraPrinting Images Print imagesChoosing Images for Printing Dpof Print SettingsChoose Print Settings Adjust the settingsSet the number of prints Make print settingsChoosing the Number of Copies Choose Select Images & QtySet All Images to Print Once Printing Images with Dpof SettingsClearing All Selections Customizing Camera Settings Turning off Hints & Tips Changing Camera SettingsChange Sounds Register images or sounds with the included software Changing Camera SettingsChanging the Start-up Screen Registering the Start-up ScreenChanging the File Number Assignment Turning Off the Start-up ImageCreating Folders by Shooting Date Turning off the Power Saving FunctionChanging the Lens Retract Time Set the world time zone Setting the Screen Shut-Off TimeUsing the World Clock Set the home time zoneChoose the world time zone Changing Shooting Function SettingsChanging Shooting Function Settings Turning off the AF Assist BeamChanging the Image Display Time Right After Shooting Turning Off the Red-Eye Reduction FunctionChanging the Way the Image Displays Right After Shooting Displaying the Overlay Changing the IS-Mode SettingsChoosing the Image that First Displays in Playback Changing Playback Function SettingsUseful Information Plug the cord into the coupler Using Household PowerConnect the power cord Insert the couplerShooting TroubleshootingPower TV outputSubject is too dark Image taken using the flash is too bright overexposedWhite dots appear on the image when shooting with the flash Image is blurredPlayback Shooting moviesComputer List of Messages That Appear on the Screen Camera error was detected Error number Communication errorNaming error Lens ErrorShooting Information Display Information Displayed on the ScreenInformation Displayed on the Screen Playback Detailed Information DisplayFunction Functions Available in Each Shooting ModeFUNC. Menu P t ≈ Shooting Menu Menus137 Menus Set up MenuOptions/Summary Ref. Print Menu Playback MenuOptions/Summary 140 Specifications141 Battery Charger CB-2LA/2LAE Specifications Battery Pack NB-8LHandling Precautions Index 145 146 Disclaimer