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Canon 310 HS manual Useful Information

Models: 310 HS

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Useful Information

This chapter introduces how to use the AC adapter kit and Eye-Fi card (both sold separately), troubleshooting tips, and contains lists of functions and items that appear on the screen.

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ENGLISH Camera User GuideUsing the Manuals Checking the Package ContentsCamera Camera User Guide This GuideCamera Body Temperature Warranty LimitationsRead This First Test Shots and Disclaimerz Take pictures with me in them too self-timer z Shoot in places where I cannot use the flashWhat Do You Want to Do? ShootShoot/View Movies ViewPrint SaveTable of Contents 3 Shooting with Commonly4 Adding Effects and Shooting 7 Using Various Functions for 5 Choosing Settings8 Using Various Playback and Table of ContentsTable of Contents 10Customizing CameraConventions Used in This Guide Use only recommended power sources Safety PrecautionsUse only the recommended battery Do not place the battery near or in direct flameTurn the camera off in places where camera use is prohibited Safety PrecautionsAvoid using, placing or storing the product in the following places Be careful not to bump or push strongly on the lensRemove and store the battery when you are not using the camera Safety PrecautionsDo not place the battery near pets chargingAttaching the Strap/Holding the Camera Getting StartedTouch Using the Touch PanelDrag Briefly touch the screen with your fingerRemove the cover Insert the battery Charging the BatteryCharge the battery Remove the batteryUsing the battery and charger effectively Battery Charge IndicatorNumber of Possible Shots Charging the BatteryCompatible Memory Cards Sold Separately Inserting the Battery and Memory CardAbout Eye-Fi Cards Check the card’s write-protect tabInsert the memory card Insert the batteryClose the cover What if Memory card locked appears on the screen?Remove the memory card Removing the Battery and Memory CardNumber of Shots per Memory Card Can you check the number of shots that can be taken?Complete the setting Setting the Date and TimeDaylight saving time settings Turn on the cameraChanging the Date and Time Date/Time batteryDisplay the menu Choose Date/TimeEnter Playback mode Setting the Display LanguageDisplay the settings screen Set the display languageChoose Format Formatting Memory CardsChoose OK Format the memory cardComplete formatting Pressing the Shutter ButtonPress halfway Press lightly to focus Press fully Press fully to shootTaking Pictures Smart Auto Enter A modeDoes the length of the shutter sound change? Turn on the cameraFocus Compose the shotShoot What ifWhat if the lamp lights when the shutter button is pressed halfway? What if an icon appears in the upper left of the screen?What if the h icon blinks when you try to shoot? Taking Pictures Smart AutoChoose an image Viewing ImagesChoosing the subject to focus on Touch AF Enter Playback modeTilt the camera to switch images Switching to Shooting modeActive Display Active DisplayChoose an image to erase Erasing ImagesErase the image Enter Playback modeShooting Movies Choose A modeCompose the shot ShootShooting Time Stop shootingZooming while shooting Shooting MoviesChoose a movie Viewing MoviesPlay the movie How can I play back movies on a computer?System Requirements Transferring Images to a Computer for ViewingWindows MacintoshBegin installation Install the SoftwareWhen the installation finishes, click Restart or Finish PreparationsOpen CameraWindow Connect the camera to the computerTurn on the camera Windowsz Close CameraWindow when image transfer is complete Transfer and View Imagesz Turn off the camera and unplug the cable Transferring Images to a Computer for ViewingSupplied with Camera AccessoriesPower Supplies Separately Sold AccessoriesUsing accessories abroad Battery Charger CB-2LY/CB-2LYEPrinters Other AccessoriesHDMI Cable HTC-100 Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant PrintersLearning More Components Guide Mode SwitchComponents Guide Indicator pScreen LCD Monitor pp. 44 A/V OUT Audio/Video OutputScreen Display Switching the DisplayShooting PlaybackScreen Display in Dark Shooting Conditions IndicatorOverexposure Warning during Playback Histogram during PlaybackDisplay the FUNC. menu FUNC. Menu - Basic OperationsChoose a menu item Choose an optionChoose a tab MENU - Basic OperationsChoose an item Display the menuComplete the setting Choose an optionz Touch Ú X The normal screen will reappear Adjusting the Volume Changing the Sound SettingsChoose Volume Change the volumeAdjust the brightness Adjusting the Screen BrightnessChoose LCD Brightness Display the menuChoose Reset All Returning the Camera to Default SettingsReset the settings Are there functions that cannot be reset?Power Saving Function Auto Power Down Power Saving during ShootingPower Saving during Playback Shooting with Commonly Used Functions Turning the Flash Off Touch ChooseWhat if a flashing appears? Move the zoom lever toward Zooming in More Closely on Subjects Digital ZoomMove it toward i again Turning off the digital zoomChoose the setting Digital Tele-ConverterChoose Digital Zoom Choose Date Stamp Inserting the Date and TimeChoose the setting Use the DPOF print settings p. 159 to printUsing the Self-Timer Touch Choose ÒShoot Customizing the Self-Timer Using the Self-Timer to Prevent Camera ShakeChoose the settings Choose ÎChoose the recording pixel setting Changing the Recording Pixel Setting Image SizeChoose the compression ratio setting Changing the Compression Ratio Image QualityChanging the Compression Ratio Image Quality Approximate Values for Paper Size for 43 Aspect RatiosRecording Pixels Number of Shots per Memory Card Approx. shotsPage Adding Effects and Shooting in Various Conditions Choose a Shooting mode Set the camera to 4 modeShooting in Various Conditions Shoot I Take portraits PortraitV Take shots of kids and pets Kids&Pets Take nightscapes without using a tripod Handheld NightSceneTake shots in low light conditions Low Light wTake shots of people at the beach BeachtTake shots of fireworks Fireworks PTake shots of people in snow Snowz Lets you take shots of fireworks in vivid colors Shooting in Various ConditionsChoose Making Short Movies Automatically Movie DigestWhat if a movie is not recorded? Viewing movies made with Movie DigestShoot images with vivid colors Super Vivid Adding Effects and ShootingTake posterized shots Poster Effect Choose a Shooting modeChoose an effect level Shoot with the Effects of a Fish-Eye Lens Fish- eye EffectChoose ShootChoose the area to keep in focus Take Shots That Look Like a Miniature Model Miniature EffectChoose ShootChoose a shape and size Special Effects for Night Backgrounds Creative Light EffectShooting tips z Touch op to choose a size, then touch ÚColor Accent Changing the Color and ShootingChoose T TouchChoose Y Color SwapSpecify the color to be swapped Specify the target colorChoose a color tone Shooting in MonochromeChoose ShootChoose Shoot with the Effects of a Toy Camera Toy Camera EffectChoose a color tone ShootDetecting a Smile and Shooting Detecting a Face and Shooting Smart ShutterPoint the camera at a person What if a smile is not detected?Compose the shot and press the shutter button halfway Using the Wink Self-TimerPress the shutter button fully Face the camera and winkChoose Using the Face Self-TimerCompose the shot and press the shutter button halfway Press the shutter button fullyChanging the number of shots Join the subjects and look at the camerarelease Detecting a Face and Shooting Smart ShutterImages Displayed During Playback High-Speed Continuous Shooting High-speed BurstChoose ShootCapturing the Best Facial Expressions Best Image Selection ChooseShoot Page Choosing Settings Yourself Adjust the settings according to your purposes pp. 85 Shoot Enter G modeShooting in Program AE What if the shutter speed and aperture value appear in orange?Enter Exposure Compensation mode Adjusting the Brightness Exposure CompensationTurning the Flash On Choose hAdjusting the White Balance Choose the white balance functionChoose an option Custom White Balance Choose the ISO speed Changing the ISO SpeedChanging the ISO speed Choose an optionChoose i-Contrast Correcting the Brightness and Shooting i-ContrastHow can I shoot with the display at full screen? Changing the Aspect RatioChoose Choose an optionContinuous Shooting Choose a Drive modemode p Choose an optionChanging the Tone of an Image My Colors Choose My ColorsChoose an option Custom Color Shooting Far Away Subjects Infinity Shooting Close-ups MacroChoose e Choose uChanging the AF Frame Mode Face AiAFChoose AF Frame Changing the Composition with the Focus Lock Fixed FrameRecompose You can reduce the AF frame sizeChoose AF-Point Zoom Magnifying the Focal PointCheck the focus What if the display does not magnify?Choosing the Subject to Focus On Touch AF A border appeared around the screen when it was touchedChoose the subject, face or location to focus on ShotShooting with the AF Lock Lock the focusCompose the scene and shoot Shooting with Servo AF Choose Servo AFFocus Changing the Metering Method Choose the metering methodChoose an option Shooting with the FE Lock Shooting with the AE LockLock the exposure Choose h p Lock the flash exposureShooting with Slow Synchro Choose …Shoot Choose Flash Settings Red-Eye CorrectionChoose the setting Checking for Shut Eyes Choose Blink DetectionShoot Page Getting More Out of Your Camera This chapter explains how to shoot in M and B modesAdjust the setting Setting the Shutter SpeedShoot Available Shutter Speeds Choose a Shooting modeShoot Available Aperture Values Setting the Aperture ValueWhat if the aperture value appears in orange? Choose a Shooting modeSafety Shift What if the shutter speed appears in orange?Setting the Aperture Value This chapter assumes that you have set the mode switch to Using Various Functions for Shooting MoviesOther Shooting Modes Shooting Various Kinds of MoviesChoose a Shooting mode ShootChoose a playback speed Shoot Movies That Look Like a Miniature Model Miniature EffectChoose Choose the area to keep in focusPlayback Speeds and Estimated Playback Times for 1 Min. Clips Shooting Super Slow Motion MoviesChoose a frame rate ChooseViewing super slow motion movies Frame Rates and Playback Times for 30 Sec. ClipsShoot Shooting Super Slow Motion MoviesChanging the Image Quality Choose the image quality settingImage Quality and Shooting Time per Memory Card ContentEditing Other Shooting FunctionsTouch or ChooseSave the edited movie Choose a portion to deletez To reset the editing range, touch Ú z Touch Cut Beginning or Cut EndThis chapter explains various ways to play back and edit images Using Various Playback and Editing FunctionsSwitch the displayed images Searching Images Using Index DisplayQuickly Searching Images Display images in an indexChoose an image Searching Images by ScrollingChoose a movie date Viewing Movies Made with Movie DigestChoose Play the movieChoose ‚ Viewing Images in Filtered PlaybackChoose a filter View the filtered imagesChoose a transition effect Viewing SlideshowsFiltered playback ChooseChanging Settings Choose a settingChoose Slideshow Switch frames Touch l to switch the focus check display pChecking the Focus Change the magnification level or locationMagnify an image Magnifying ImagesChoose an image group Viewing Each Image in a GroupView each image in the group Group playbackUngrouping Images Choose Group ImagesChoose a setting Displaying Various Images Smart Shuffle ChooseChoose an image Easy Operations with Touch Actions Changing Image TransitionsUse a Function Registered to Choose TransitionChoose Set Touch Actions Changing Touch Actions Registered FunctionsRegister a function to a drag pattern Functions that Can be RegisteredViewing Images on a TV Turn on the TV and switch it to the input the cable is connected toViewing Images on a Standard TV Turn off the camera and TV Connect the camera to the TVDisplay images Viewing Images on a High-Definition TVWhat if the images don’t display correctly on the TV? Turn on the cameraUse the TV’s remote control Using a TV Remote to Control the CameraChoose Ctrl via HDMI Connect the camera to the TVViewing Images on a TV Summary of the Camera Control Panel Displayed on the TVProtecting Images Using the MenuProtect the image Choose ProtectChoose Select Choosing Images IndividuallyChoose images Protect the imageChoose All Images Erasing All ImagesChoose a Selection Method Choose All ImagesChoosing Images Individually EraseChoose All Images Choose SelectTagging Images as Favorites Make the settingChoose Favorites Using the MenuTagging Images as Favorites Complete the settingOrganizing Images by Category My Category ChooseChoose images Choose \ Rotating ImagesRotate the image Complete the settingChoose Resize Resizing ImagesChoose an image size Save the new imageTrimming Adjust the trimming areaChoose Trimming Save as a new image and displayTrimming Choose My Colors Adding Effects with the My Colors FunctionChoose an image Choose an optionChoose i-Contrast Correcting the Brightness i-ContrastChoose an image Choose an optionChoose Red-Eye Correction Correcting the Red-Eye EffectChoose and correct the image Save as a new image and displayCanon-Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers PrintingEasy Print Printing ImagesTurn off the camera and printer Connect the camera to the printer Turn on the printer Turn on the cameraPrint images Choose the option settings Making Print SettingsChoose a menu option Printing ImagesChoose the trimming area Trimming and Printing TrimmingChoose Trimming Print imagesChoose a paper size Choosing the Paper Size and Layout for Printing Choose Paper SettingsChoose the paper type Choose the layoutPrinting ID Photos Choose ID Photo Available Layout OptionsChoose the length and width Choose the printing areaConnect the camera to the printer Printing MoviesChoose a printing method Printing Methods for MoviesAdding Images to a Print List with the FUNC. Menu Choosing Images for Printing DPOFChoose 2 movies will be excluded Add images to the print listChoose Print Settings Print SettingsChoose a setting Choosing Images for Printing DPOFChoose Select Images & Qty Choosing the Number of CopiesSet the number of prints Choose an imageSet All Images to Print Once Make print settingsClearing All Selections Choose Select All ImagesCustomizing Camera Settings Changing Camera Settings Changing SoundsTurning Off Hints & Tips Low Level Memory Card Formatting Display the Format screenStart the low level format Changing the Start-up Screen Registering Recorded Images as the Start-up ScreenRegister the start-up image or sounds with the included software Changing the File Number Assignment Changing the Screen ColorTurning 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 zoneChoose the world time zone Calibrating the Touch PanelChanging Shooting Function Settings Turning Off the AF Assist BeamTurning Off the Red-Eye Reduction Function Changing the Image Display Time Right After Shooting Displaying Grid LinesChanging the Way the Image Displays Right After Shooting Changing the IS-Mode Settings Changing Shooting Function Settingsz Choose IS Mode, then touch qr to choose an option Changing Icon Order Icon Layout Adding Icons Display the settings screenAdd an icon Complete the settingPreset Layouts Rearranging IconsRemoving Icons Turning Off Active Display Changing Playback Function SettingsChoosing the Image that First Displays in Playback Turning Off the Auto Rotate FunctionUseful Information Connect the power cord Using Household PowerTurn off the camera Insert the coupler Plug the cord into the couplerUsing an Eye-Fi Card What if Eye-Fi Settings does not appear? Choose Disable in Eye-Fi transChecking Connection Information Disabling Eye-Fi TransferPower TroubleshootingTV Output Battery is consumed quicklyImage taken using the flash is too bright overexposed Troubleshooting Image is blurredWhite dots appear on the image when shooting with the flash Subject is too darkScreen Shooting MoviesTroubleshooting Cannot make settings for shooting functions or FUNC. menuComputer List of Messages That Appear on the ScreenEye-Fi Card Memory card error pNaming error Communication errorList of Messages That Appear on the Screen Protected! pA camera error was detected Error number List of Messages That Appear on the Screen Lens ErrorFile Error Print errorShooting Information Display Information Displayed on the ScreenUsing Scene IconsInformation Displayed on the Screen SubjectPlayback Detailed Information Display Information Displayed on the ScreenNumber p. 167 Displayed image Information Displayed on the Screen Summary of Movie Control Panel in “Viewing Movies” pHandling Precautions Shooting Modes Functions Available in Each ShootingFunction A G B MT Y w O P t Functions Available in Each Shooting Modepp. 114 Functions Available in Each Shooting ModeT Y w O P t FUNC. Menu Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode4 Shooting Menu Menuspp. 104 Review pT Y w O P t MenusContent 3 Set up MenuMenus Ref. Page2 Print Menu 1 Playback MenuContent ContentContent Playback Mode FUNC. MenuSelects or clears settings for printing displayed Ref. PageSpecifications Specifications Specifications Specifications Battery Pack NB-6L Battery Charger CB-2LY/CB-2LYEAll data is based on tests by Canon Index Index Index Disclaimer