Canon A3000 IS, A3100 IS, A3150 IS Safety Precautions, Camera, Use only recommended power sources

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Safety Precautions

Before using the camera, please ensure that you read the safety precautions described below. Always ensure that the camera is operated correctly.

The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended to prevent injuries to yourself and other persons, or damage to the equipment.

Be sure to also check the guides included with any separately sold accessories you use.

Warning Denotes the possibility of serious injury or death.

Caution Denotes the possibility of injury.

Caution Denotes the possibility of damage to the equipment.

Warning

Camera

Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to people’s eyes.

Exposure to the intense light produced by the flash could damage eyesight. In particular, remain at least one meter (39 inches) away from infants when using the flash.

Store this equipment out of the reach of children and infants. Strap: Putting the strap around a child’s neck could result in asphyxiation.

Memory card: Dangerous if swallowed. If this occurs, contact a doctor immediately.

Do not attempt to disassemble or alter any part of the equipment unless expressly indicated to do so in this guide.

To avoid the risk of injury, do not touch the interior of the camera if it has been dropped or otherwise damaged.

Stop operating the camera immediately if it emits smoke, a strange smell, or otherwise behaves abnormally.

Do not use organic solvents such as alcohol, benzine, or thinner to clean the equipment.

Do not allow liquids or foreign objects to enter the camera.

The above could result in fire or electrical shock.

If liquid or foreign objects come into contact with the camera interior, immediately turn the camera power off and remove the battery.

Use only recommended power sources.

Using other power sources could result in fire or electrical shock.

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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 Safety Precautions Use only recommended power sourcesCamera Battery and Battery Charger Safety PrecautionsOther Warnings 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 batteryBattery Charge Indicator Using the battery and charger effectivelyApproximate Number of Shots That Can Be Taken 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 cardApproximate Number of Shots per Memory Card Can you check the number of shots that can be taken?Memory Card 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 What if a flashing appears?What if the camera does not play any sounds? Switching to Shooting mode Viewing ImagesChoose an image Erasing Images Choose an image to eraseErase the image 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 MoviesViewing Movies Choose a moviePlay the 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 FlashSeparately Sold Accessories Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommendedPrinters 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 OperationsChanging the Sound Settings Adjusting the VolumeMuting Sounds 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 About low level formattingClock Functions 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 scenesTurning the Flash Off Press the r button ChooseWhat if a flashing appears? 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 uChoosesetting. the compression ratio Changing the Compression Ratio Image Quality16 GB Changing the Compression Ratio Image Quality Approximate Values for Paper SizeChanging the ISO Speed Choose the ISO speedChanging the ISO speed Custom White Balance Adjusting the White BalanceChoose the white balance FunctionChanging the Tone of an Image My Colors Custom ColorChoose My Colors 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?Shooting Using a TV Monitor Changing the Composition with the Focus LockRecompose 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 FunctionsEditing Set the editing rangeCheck the edited movie 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 TransitionViewing Images on a TV Turn off the camera and TV Connect the camera to the TVWhat if the images don’t properly display on the TV? Choosing Images Individually Protecting ImagesChoose Protect Choose SelectProtect images Choose RangeChoose Select Range Choose the starting imageChoose All Images Choose the ending imageChoose All Images 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 displayCorrecting the Red-Eye Effect Choose Red-Eye CorrectionCorrect the image 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 printsPrinting Images with Dpof Settings Set All Images to Print OnceClearing All Selections Customizing Camera Settings Changing Camera Settings Turning off Hints & TipsChange Sounds 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 ImageTurning off the Power Saving Function Creating Folders by Shooting DateChanging the Lens Retract Time 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 zoneTurning Off the Red-Eye Reduction Function Changing the Image Display Time Right After ShootingChanging 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 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 darkShooting movies PlaybackComputer 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 DisplayFunctions Available in Each Shooting Mode FunctionFUNC. Menu P t ≈ Shooting Menu Menus137 Set up Menu MenusOptions/Summary Ref. Playback Menu Print MenuOptions/Summary 140 Specifications141 Battery Charger CB-2LA/2LAE Specifications Battery Pack NB-8LHandling Precautions Index 145 146 Disclaimer