Canon 300HS 172

Specifications
Recording Media.....................	SD memory card, SDHC memory card, SDXC memory
	card, MultiMediaCard, MMCplus memory card, HC
	MMCplus memory card
File Format..............................	Design rule for Camera File system and DPOF compliant
	(version 1.1)
Data Type ...............................	Still images: Exif 2.2 (JPEG)
	Movies: MOV (Image data: H.264, Audio data: Linear
Number of Recording Pixels	PCM) (Stereo)
Number of Recording Pixels
(Still images)........	Large: 3648 x 2736 pixels
	Medium 1: 2816 x 2112 pixels
	Medium 2: 2272 x 1704 pixels
	Medium 3: 1600 x 1200 pixels
	Small: 640 x 480 pixels
	Widescreen: 3648 x 2048 pixels
(Movies)...............	1280 x 720 pixels (30 frames/sec.)*1
	640 x 480 pixels (30 frames/sec.)*1
	320 x 240 pixels (30 frames/sec.)*1
	320 x 240 pixels (240 frames/sec.)*2 (Super Slow Motion
	Movie)
	*1 Actual frame rate is 29.97 frames/sec.
	*2 Actual frame rate is 239.76 frames/sec.
Compression (Still images) .....	Fine, Normal
Number of Possible Shots
(CIPA compliant).....................	Approx. 250 images
Playback Function...................	Single Image, Movie, Magnified Focus, Index, Magnified,
	Filtered Playback, Slideshow, Scroll Display, Smart
	Shuffle
Editing Function ......................	Erase, Protect, My Category, Favorites, Resize, My
	Colors, i-Contrast, Trimming, Rotate, Red-Eye Correction
Direct Print Type .....................	PictBridge capable
Interface ..................................	Digital input/output: Hi-Speed USB (mini-B compatible)*
	HDMI (HDMI mini connector)
	Analog audio output: Stereo*
	Analog video output: NTSC/PAL selectable*
	* Dedicated connector (female) with unified type of digital,
	audio/video
Communication Settings .........	MTP, PTP
Power......................................	Battery Pack NB-6L (rechargeable lithium-ion battery)
	AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC40 (sold separately)
Operating Temperatures.........	0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F)
Operating Humidity .................	10 – 90 %

Dimensions (CIPA compliant) .100.0 x 54.1 x 23.6 mm (3.94 x 2.13 x 0.93 in.)

Weight (CIPA compliant).........	Approx. 175 g (6.17 oz.) (Including the battery and
	memory card)
	Approx. 150 g (5.29 oz.) (Camera body only)

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Contents

Camera User Guide ENGLISH Checking the Package Contents Camera Getting Started Using the PDF Manuals •Camera User Guide (This Guide) Read This First Test Shots and Disclaimer Warning Against Copyright Infringement Warranty Limitations LCD Monitor What Do You Want to Do Shoot Take good people shots Shoot various other scenes View Print Images Save Other Table of Contents 1. Getting Started 2. Learning More 4. Choosing Settings 7. Using Various Playback and 5. Getting More Out of 6. Using Various Functions for ...............Shooting Movies 8. Printing Conventions Used in This Guide Camera Battery and Battery Charger Other Warnings •In regular use, small amounts of smoke may be emitted from the flash •Remove and store the battery when you are not using the camera •Do not place the battery near pets •Do not attach accessories to the strap Page Getting Started Charging the Battery Remove the cover Insert the battery Charge the battery For Approximate Number of Shots That Can Be Taken Number of Shots Playback Time (Hours) Battery Charge Indicator Display Compatible Memory Cards (Sold Separately) Open the cover Insert the memory card Close the cover What if [Memory card locked] appears on the screen Removing the Battery and Memory Card Remove the memory card Approximate Number of Shots per Memory Card Can you check the number of shots that can be taken Setting the Date and Time Turn on the camera Set the date and time Complete the setting Reappearing Date/Time screen Changing the Date and Time Display the menu Choose [Date/Time] in the 3 tab Change the date and time Date/Time battery Setting the Display Language Enter Playback mode Display the settings screen Set the display language opqr Formatting Memory Cards Choose [Format] Format the memory card Pressing the Shutter Button Press halfway (lightly to focus) Press fully (all the way to shoot) Does the length of the shutter sound change Taking Pictures (Smart Auto) Choose A mode Compose the shot Focus Shoot Scene Icons Bright Dark Subject People What if What if a blue frame appears when the shutter button is pressed halfway What if the indicator blinks orange and •What if the camera does not play any sounds •What if the image comes out dark even if the flash fired when shooting Viewing Images Choose an image Switching to Shooting mode Choose an image to erase Erasing Images Shooting Movies Enter E mode Finish shooting Estimated Shooting Times Memory Card Shooting Time Viewing Movies Choose a movie Play the movie What if you can’t play back movies on a computer Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing Preparations Install the Software Place the CD in the computer’s CD-ROMdrive Begin installation When the install finishes, click [Restart] or [Finish] Connect the camera to the computer Open CameraWindow Transfer and View Images Accessories Supplied with Camera anon-BrandPictBridge Compliant Printers Separately Sold Accessories Power Supplies AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC40 Battery Charger CB-2LY/CB-2LYE Battery ack NB-6L Flash High-PowerFlash HF-DC1 Other Accessories Printers HDMI Cable HTC-100 Page Learning More Components Guide Mode Switch Movie Mode Shooting Mode Auto Mode Control Dial Screen Display Switching the Display Shooting Playback Screen Display in Dark Conditions during Shooting Indicator Colors Status Operation Status FUNC. Menu – Basic Operations Display the ømenu Choose a menu item Choose an option MENU – Basic Operations Choose a tab Changing the Sound Settings Muting Sounds Choose [Mute] Adjusting the Volume Choose [Volume] Changing the Screen Brightness Using the Menu Choose [LCD Brightness] Change the brightness Using the p Button Returning the Camera to Default Settings Choose [Reset All] Reset the settings Are there functions that cannot be reset Low Level Memory Card Formatting erform the low level format About low level formatting Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down) Shooting in Special Functions Shooting in Various Conditions Set the mode switch to 4 (p. 42) Choose the Shooting mode ITake portraits (Portrait) FTake snapshots at night (Night Snapshot) VTake shots of kids and pets (Kids&Pets) ’Take indoor shots (Indoor) Take shots in low light conditions (Low Light) w Take shots of people at the beach (Beach) O Take shots of foliage (Foliage) P Take shots of people in snow (Snow) tTake shots of fireworks (Fireworks) Modes for other scenes Adding Effects and Shooting Shoot with the Effects of a Fish-EyeLens (Fish-eyeEffect) Choose an effect level Choose the area to keep in focus Detecting a Smile and Shooting Point the camera toward a person What if a smile is not detected Changing the number of shots Using the Wink Self-Timer Compose the shot and press the shutter button halfway Press the shutter button fully Face the camera and wink What if a wink is not detected Using the Face Self-Timer Join the subjects and look at the camera High-SpeedContinuous Shooting (High-speedBurst) Turning the Flash Off Press the r button Choose What if the indicator blinks orange and a flashing appears Zooming in More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom) Digital Tele-Converter Choose [Digital Zoom] Make the setting Inserting the Date and Time Choose [Date Stamp] Using the Self-Timer Choose Ò Choosing Settings Yourself Shooting in Program AE Choose G Adjust the settings according to your purposes (pp. 71 – 80) Adjusting the Brightness (Exposure Compensation) Changing the Focus Range (Macro/Infinity) Changing the Recording Pixel Setting (Image Size) Changing the Compression Ratio (Image Quality) Approximate Values for Recording Pixels and Compression Ratio 4 GB 16 GB Approximate Values for Paper Size Changing the ISO Speed Choose the ISO speed Adjusting the White Balance Choose the white balance function Custom White Balance Continuous Shooting Choose a Drive mode Changing the Tone of an Image (My Colors) Shooting Using the Two Second Self-Timer Customizing the Self-Timer Choose $ Changing the Composition with the Focus Lock Page Getting More Out of Your Camera Changing the AF Frame Mode Choose [AF Frame] Face AiAF Center You can reduce the AF frame size Magnifying the Focal Point Choose [AF-PointZoom] Check the focus What if the display does not magnify Shooting with the AF Lock Lock the focus Compose the scene and shoot Shooting with Servo AF Choose [Servo AF] Changing the Metering Method Choose the Metering method Shooting with the AE Lock Lock the exposure Shooting with the FE Lock Choose h(p. 71) Lock the flash exposure Shooting with Slow Synchro Choose … Setting the Shutter Speed Enter Mmode Available Shutter Speeds What if the aperture value appears in orange Setting the Aperture Value Enter B mode Available Aperture Values What if the shutter speed appears in orange Safety Shift Correcting the Brightness and Shooting (i-Contrast) Red-EyeCorrection Choose [Flash Settings] Checking for Shut Eyes Choose [Blink Detection] Changing the Color and Shooting Color Accent Choose T Press the n button for more than one second Specify the color Color Swap Choose Y Specify the color to be swapped Specify the target color Specify the range of colors to be swapped Shooting Stitch Assist Images Choose x or Take the first shot Take subsequent shots Merge the images on a computer Using Various Functions for Shooting Movies Changing the Movie Mode Enter Emode Choose a Movie mode Shoot (p. 29) Shooting Super Slow Motion Movies Viewing Super Slow Motion Movies Changing the Image Quality Choose the image quality setting Image Quality Table Image Quality Content AE Lock/Exposure Shift Change the exposure Other Shooting Functions Playback Functions Summary of Movie Control Panel in “Viewing Movies” (p. 31) Editing Choose Set the editing range Check the edited movie Save the edited movie Using Various Playback and Editing Functions Quickly Searching Images Searching Images Using Index Display Move the zoom lever toward g Change the displayed images Searching Images Using the Control Dial Viewing Images in Filtered Playback Choose ‚ Choose a filter View the filtered images Search filters What if you can’t choose a filter Filtered Playback Viewing Slideshows Choose a transition effect Changing the Settings Choose [Slideshow] Checking the Focus Press the pbutton, and switch to the focus check display (p. 44) Switch frames Change the magnification level or location Magnifying Images Move the zoom lever toward k opqr Changing Image Transitions Choose [Transition] Viewing Images on a TV Turn off the camera and TV. Connect the camera to the TV Turn on the TV and switch it to the input to which the cable is connected Viewing Images on a High-DefinitionTV Turn off the camera and TV Connect the camera to the TV Displaying Various Images (Smart Shuffle) Protecting Images Choose : Choose [Protect] Choose a selection method Choosing Images Individually Choose [Select] Press the n button. rotect the image Select Range Choose [Select Range] Choose All Images Choose [All Images] Choose [Erase] Press the n button Erase the image Erase Organizing Images by Category (My Category) Choose ; Choose a category Choose [My Category] Complete the settings Tagging Images as Favorites Choose [Favorites] Choose images Rotating Images Choose Rotate the image Choose [Rotate] Resizing Images Choose [Resize] Choose an image size Save the new image Display the new image Trimming Choose [Trimming] Adjust the trimming area Save as a new image and display Adding Effects with the My Colors Function Correcting the Brightness (i-Contrast) Correcting the Red-EyeEffect Choose [Red-EyeCorrection] Correct the image Printing Printing Images Turn off the camera and printer Connect the camera to the printer Turn on the printer Choose an image to print Print images Printing from the Print List (DPOF) Easily Add Images to the Print List Choose 2(videos will be excluded) Print list Print Added Images Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) Print Settings Choose [Print Settings] Choosing the Number of Copies Choose [Select Images & Qty.] Set the number of prints Set All Images to Print Once Choose [Select All Images] Clearing All Selections Choose [Clear All Selections] All selections will be cleared Customizing Camera Settings Changing Camera Settings Change Sounds Turning Off Hints & Tips Setting a Recorded Image as the Start-upScreen Image Changing the File Number Assignment Creating Folders by Shooting Date Changing the Lens Retract Time Turning Off the Power Saving Function Setting the Screen Shut-OffTime Using the World Clock Set the home time zone Set the world time zone Choose the world time zone Changing Shooting Function Settings Turning Off the AF Assist Beam Turning Off the Red-EyeReduction Function Changing the Image Display Time Right After Shooting Displaying the Overlay Changing the IS-ModeSettings Choosing the Image that First Displays in Playback Useful Information Using Household Power Turn off the camera Insert the coupler Plug the cord into the coupler Connect the power cord Using an Eye-FiCard Checking Connection Information Choose [Connection info] Disabling Eye-FiTransfer Choose [Disable] in [Eye-Fitrans.] What if [Eye-FiSettings] does not appear Power TV output Shooting Subject is too dark Subject is too bright (overexposed) Image is dark even though the flash fired (p. 26) Image taken using the flash is too bright (overexposed) White dots appear on the image when shooting with the flash Shooting movies Playback Computer Eye-FiCard List of Messages That Appear on the Screen Invalid selection range Exceeded selection limit Communication error Naming error Lens Error Information Displayed on the Screen Shooting (Information Display) Playback (Detailed Information Display) Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Page Menus 4 Shooting Menu Page 3 Set up Menu Item Options/Summary Ref. Page 1 Playback Menu 2 Print Menu Handling Precautions Specifications Page Battery Pack NB-6L Battery Charger CB-2LY/CB-2LYE Index Numerics Page Page Page Page Page Disclaimer