Canon A3100 IS, A3000 IS, A3150 IS manual Clock Functions, About low level formatting

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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 formatting may take longer than standard formatting, since all recorded data are erased.

You can stop a low level format of a memory card by choosing [Stop]. When stopping low level formatting, the data will be erased but the memory card can be used without problem.

Clock Functions

You can check the current time.

Press and hold the m button. X The current time appears.

If you hold the camera vertically while using the clock function, it will switch to vertical display. Press the qr buttons to change the display color.

Press the m button to cancel the clock display.

When the camera power is off, press and hold the m button, then press the ON/OFF button to display the clock.

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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 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 CameraCharging the Battery Remove the cover Insert the batteryCharge the battery Remove the batteryUsing the battery and charger effectively Battery Charge IndicatorApproximate Number of Shots That Can Be Taken 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 cardCan you check the number of shots that can be taken? Approximate Number of Shots per Memory CardMemory Card 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 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 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 MoviesChoose a movie Viewing MoviesPlay the 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 FlashUse of genuine Canon accessories is recommended Separately Sold AccessoriesPrinters 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 tabAdjusting the Volume Changing the Sound SettingsMuting Sounds 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 formatAbout low level formatting Clock FunctionsClock Functions 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 scenesPress the r button Choose Turning the Flash OffWhat if a flashing appears? 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 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 Adjusting the White Balance Custom White BalanceChoose the white balance FunctionCustom Color Changing the Tone of an Image My ColorsChoose My Colors 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?Changing the Composition with the Focus Lock Shooting Using a TV MonitorRecompose 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 pSet the editing range EditingCheck the edited movie 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 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? Protecting Images Choosing Images IndividuallyChoose Protect Choose SelectChoose Range Protect imagesChoose Select Range Choose the starting imageChoose the ending image Choose All ImagesChoose All Images 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 displayChoose Red-Eye Correction Correcting the Red-Eye EffectCorrect the image 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 printsSet All Images to Print Once Printing Images with Dpof SettingsClearing All Selections Customizing Camera Settings Turning off Hints & Tips Changing Camera SettingsChange Sounds 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 AssignmentCreating Folders by Shooting Date Turning off the Power Saving FunctionChanging the Lens Retract Time 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 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 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 darkPlayback Shooting moviesComputer 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 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