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Canon 310 HS manual Checking the Package Contents, Using the Manuals, Camera, Software Guide

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Checking the Package Contents

Check if the following items are included in your camera package.

If anything is missing, contact the retailer where you purchased the camera.

Camera	Battery Pack NB-6L	Battery Charger
	(with Terminal Cover)	CB-2LY/CB-2LYE

Interface Cable	Stereo AV Cable	Wrist Strap
IFC-400PCU	AVC-DC400ST	WS-DC10
Getting Started	DIGITAL CAMERA	Warranty System
Getting Started	Solution Disk	Warranty System
	Solution Disk	Booklet
		Booklet

Using the Manuals

Also refer to the manuals on the DIGITAL CAMERA Manuals Disk.

•Camera User Guide (This Guide)

Once you have mastered the basics, use the camera’s many features to shoot more challenging photos.

• Software Guide

Read when you want to use the included software.

• A memory card is not included.

• Adobe Reader is required to view the PDF manuals. Microsoft Word/ Word Viewer can be installed to view the Word manuals (required only for manuals for the Middle East).

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Contents

Camera User Guide ENGLISHCamera Checking the Package ContentsUsing the Manuals Camera User Guide This GuideRead This First Warranty LimitationsCamera Body Temperature Test Shots and DisclaimerWhat Do You Want to Do? z Shoot in places where I cannot use the flashz Take pictures with me in them too self-timer ShootPrint ViewShoot/View Movies Save4 Adding Effects and Shooting Table of Contents3 Shooting with Commonly 8 Using Various Playback and 5 Choosing Settings7 Using Various Functions for Table of Contents10Customizing Camera Table of ContentsConventions Used in This Guide Use only the recommended battery Safety PrecautionsUse only recommended power sources Do not place the battery near or in direct flameAvoid using, placing or storing the product in the following places Safety PrecautionsTurn the camera off in places where camera use is prohibited Be careful not to bump or push strongly on the lensDo not place the battery near pets Safety PrecautionsRemove and store the battery when you are not using the camera chargingGetting Started Attaching the Strap/Holding the CameraDrag Using the Touch PanelTouch Briefly touch the screen with your fingerCharge the battery Charging the BatteryRemove the cover Insert the battery Remove the batteryNumber of Possible Shots Battery Charge IndicatorUsing the battery and charger effectively Charging the BatteryAbout Eye-Fi Cards Inserting the Battery and Memory CardCompatible Memory Cards Sold Separately Check the card’s write-protect tabClose the cover Insert the batteryInsert the memory card What if Memory card locked appears on the screen?Number of Shots per Memory Card Removing the Battery and Memory CardRemove the memory card Can you check the number of shots that can be taken?Daylight saving time settings Setting the Date and TimeComplete the setting Turn on the cameraDisplay the menu Date/Time batteryChanging the Date and Time Choose Date/TimeDisplay the settings screen Setting the Display LanguageEnter Playback mode Set the display languageChoose OK Formatting Memory CardsChoose Format Format the memory cardPress halfway Press lightly to focus Pressing the Shutter ButtonComplete formatting Press fully Press fully to shootDoes the length of the shutter sound change? Enter A modeTaking Pictures Smart Auto Turn on the cameraShoot Compose the shotFocus What ifWhat if the h icon blinks when you try to shoot? What if an icon appears in the upper left of the screen?What if the lamp lights when the shutter button is pressed halfway? Taking Pictures Smart AutoChoosing the subject to focus on Touch AF Viewing ImagesChoose an image Enter Playback modeActive Display Switching to Shooting modeTilt the camera to switch images Active DisplayErase the image Erasing ImagesChoose an image to erase Enter Playback modeCompose the shot Choose A modeShooting Movies ShootZooming while shooting Stop shootingShooting Time Shooting MoviesPlay the movie Viewing MoviesChoose a movie How can I play back movies on a computer?Windows Transferring Images to a Computer for ViewingSystem Requirements MacintoshWhen the installation finishes, click Restart or Finish Install the SoftwareBegin installation PreparationsTurn on the camera Connect the camera to the computerOpen CameraWindow Windowsz Turn off the camera and unplug the cable Transfer and View Imagesz Close CameraWindow when image transfer is complete Transferring Images to a Computer for ViewingAccessories Supplied with CameraUsing accessories abroad Separately Sold AccessoriesPower Supplies Battery Charger CB-2LY/CB-2LYEHDMI Cable HTC-100 Other AccessoriesPrinters Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant PrintersLearning More Mode Switch Components GuideScreen LCD Monitor pp. 44 Indicator pComponents Guide A/V OUT Audio/Video OutputShooting Switching the DisplayScreen Display PlaybackOverexposure Warning during Playback IndicatorScreen Display in Dark Shooting Conditions Histogram during PlaybackChoose a menu item FUNC. Menu - Basic OperationsDisplay the FUNC. menu Choose an optionChoose an item MENU - Basic OperationsChoose a tab Display the menuz Touch Ú X The normal screen will reappear Complete the settingChoose an option Choose Volume Changing the Sound SettingsAdjusting the Volume Change the volumeChoose LCD Brightness Adjusting the Screen BrightnessAdjust the brightness Display the menuReset the settings Returning the Camera to Default SettingsChoose Reset All Are there functions that cannot be reset?Power Saving during Playback Power Saving Function Auto Power DownPower Saving during Shooting Shooting with Commonly Used Functions What if a flashing appears? Turning the Flash OffTouch Choose Move it toward i again Zooming in More Closely on Subjects Digital ZoomMove the zoom lever toward Turning off the digital zoomChoose Digital Zoom Choose the settingDigital Tele-Converter Choose the setting Inserting the Date and TimeChoose Date Stamp Use the DPOF print settings p. 159 to printShoot Using the Self-TimerTouch Choose Ò Choose the settings Using the Self-Timer to Prevent Camera ShakeCustomizing the Self-Timer Choose ÎChoose the compression ratio setting Changing the Recording Pixel Setting Image SizeChoose the recording pixel setting Changing the Compression Ratio Image QualityRecording Pixels Approximate Values for Paper Size for 43 Aspect RatiosChanging the Compression Ratio Image Quality Number of Shots per Memory Card Approx. shotsPage Adding Effects and Shooting in Various Conditions Shooting in Various Conditions Set the camera to 4 modeChoose a Shooting mode Shoot I Take portraits PortraitTake shots in low light conditions Low Light Take nightscapes without using a tripod Handheld NightSceneV Take shots of kids and pets Kids&Pets wTake shots of people at the beach Beachz Lets you take shots of fireworks in vivid colors PTake shots of people in snow SnowtTake shots of fireworks Fireworks Shooting in Various ConditionsWhat if a movie is not recorded? Making Short Movies Automatically Movie DigestChoose Viewing movies made with Movie DigestTake posterized shots Poster Effect Adding Effects and ShootingShoot images with vivid colors Super Vivid Choose a Shooting modeChoose Shoot with the Effects of a Fish-Eye Lens Fish- eye EffectChoose an effect level ShootChoose Take Shots That Look Like a Miniature Model Miniature EffectChoose the area to keep in focus ShootShooting tips Special Effects for Night Backgrounds Creative Light EffectChoose a shape and size z Touch op to choose a size, then touch ÚChoose T Changing the Color and ShootingColor Accent TouchSpecify the color to be swapped Color SwapChoose Y Specify the target colorChoose Shooting in MonochromeChoose a color tone ShootChoose a color tone Shoot with the Effects of a Toy Camera Toy Camera EffectChoose ShootPoint the camera at a person Detecting a Face and Shooting Smart ShutterDetecting a Smile and Shooting What if a smile is not detected?Press the shutter button fully Using the Wink Self-TimerCompose the shot and press the shutter button halfway Face the camera and winkCompose the shot and press the shutter button halfway Using the Face Self-TimerChoose Press the shutter button fullyrelease Join the subjects and look at the cameraChanging the number of shots Detecting a Face and Shooting Smart ShutterChoose High-Speed Continuous Shooting High-speed BurstImages Displayed During Playback ShootShoot Capturing the Best Facial Expressions Best Image SelectionChoose Page Choosing Settings Yourself Shooting in Program AE Enter G modeAdjust the settings according to your purposes pp. 85 Shoot What if the shutter speed and aperture value appear in orange?Turning the Flash On Adjusting the Brightness Exposure CompensationEnter Exposure Compensation mode Choose hChoose an option Adjusting the White BalanceChoose the white balance function Custom White Balance Changing the ISO speed Changing the ISO SpeedChoose the ISO speed Choose an optionCorrecting the Brightness and Shooting i-Contrast Choose i-ContrastChoose Changing the Aspect RatioHow can I shoot with the display at full screen? Choose an optionmode p Choose a Drive modeContinuous Shooting Choose an optionChoose an option Changing the Tone of an Image My ColorsChoose My Colors Custom Color Choose e Shooting Close-ups MacroShooting Far Away Subjects Infinity Choose uChoose AF Frame Changing the AF Frame ModeFace AiAF Recompose Fixed FrameChanging the Composition with the Focus Lock You can reduce the AF frame sizeCheck the focus Magnifying the Focal PointChoose AF-Point Zoom What if the display does not magnify?Choose the subject, face or location to focus on A border appeared around the screen when it was touchedChoosing the Subject to Focus On Touch AF ShotCompose the scene and shoot Shooting with the AF LockLock the focus Focus Shooting with Servo AFChoose Servo AF Choose an option Changing the Metering MethodChoose the metering method Lock the exposure Shooting with the AE LockShooting with the FE Lock Choose h p Lock the flash exposureShoot Shooting with Slow SynchroChoose … Choose the setting Choose Flash SettingsRed-Eye Correction Shoot Checking for Shut EyesChoose Blink Detection Page This chapter explains how to shoot in M and B modes Getting More Out of Your CameraShoot Available Shutter Speeds Setting the Shutter SpeedAdjust the setting Choose a Shooting modeWhat if the aperture value appears in orange? Setting the Aperture ValueShoot Available Aperture Values Choose a Shooting modeSetting the Aperture Value Safety ShiftWhat if the shutter speed appears in orange? Using Various Functions for Shooting Movies This chapter assumes that you have set the mode switch toChoose a Shooting mode Shooting Various Kinds of MoviesOther Shooting Modes ShootChoose Shoot Movies That Look Like a Miniature Model Miniature EffectChoose a playback speed Choose the area to keep in focusChoose a frame rate Shooting Super Slow Motion MoviesPlayback Speeds and Estimated Playback Times for 1 Min. Clips ChooseShoot Frame Rates and Playback Times for 30 Sec. ClipsViewing super slow motion movies Shooting Super Slow Motion MoviesImage Quality and Shooting Time per Memory Card Choose the image quality settingChanging the Image Quality ContentTouch or Other Shooting FunctionsEditing Choosez To reset the editing range, touch Ú Choose a portion to deleteSave the edited movie z Touch Cut Beginning or Cut EndUsing Various Playback and Editing Functions This chapter explains various ways to play back and edit imagesQuickly Searching Images Searching Images Using Index DisplaySwitch the displayed images Display images in an indexSearching Images by Scrolling Choose an imageChoose Viewing Movies Made with Movie DigestChoose a movie date Play the movieChoose a filter Viewing Images in Filtered PlaybackChoose ‚ View the filtered imagesFiltered playback Viewing SlideshowsChoose a transition effect ChooseChoose Slideshow Changing SettingsChoose a setting Checking the Focus Touch l to switch the focus check display pSwitch frames Change the magnification level or locationMagnifying Images Magnify an imageView each image in the group Viewing Each Image in a GroupChoose an image group Group playbackChoose a setting Ungrouping ImagesChoose Group Images Choose an image Displaying Various Images Smart ShuffleChoose Use a Function Registered to Changing Image TransitionsEasy Operations with Touch Actions Choose TransitionRegister a function to a drag pattern Changing Touch Actions Registered FunctionsChoose Set Touch Actions Functions that Can be RegisteredViewing Images on a Standard TV Turn on the TV and switch it to the input the cable is connected toViewing Images on a TV Turn off the camera and TV Connect the camera to the TVWhat if the images don’t display correctly on the TV? Viewing Images on a High-Definition TVDisplay images Turn on the cameraChoose Ctrl via HDMI Using a TV Remote to Control the CameraUse the TV’s remote control Connect the camera to the TVSummary of the Camera Control Panel Displayed on the TV Viewing Images on a TVProtect the image Using the MenuProtecting Images Choose ProtectChoose images Choosing Images IndividuallyChoose Select Protect the imageChoose a Selection Method Erasing All ImagesChoose All Images Choose All ImagesChoose All Images EraseChoosing Images Individually Choose SelectChoose Favorites Make the settingTagging Images as Favorites Using the MenuComplete the setting Tagging Images as FavoritesChoose images Organizing Images by Category My CategoryChoose Rotate the image Rotating ImagesChoose \ Complete the settingChoose an image size Resizing ImagesChoose Resize Save the new imageChoose Trimming Adjust the trimming areaTrimming Save as a new image and displayTrimming Choose an image Adding Effects with the My Colors FunctionChoose My Colors Choose an optionChoose an image Correcting the Brightness i-ContrastChoose i-Contrast Choose an optionChoose and correct the image Correcting the Red-Eye EffectChoose Red-Eye Correction Save as a new image and displayPrinting Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant PrintersTurn off the camera and printer Connect the camera to the printer Printing ImagesEasy Print Turn on the printer Turn on the cameraPrint images Choose a menu option Making Print SettingsChoose the option settings Printing ImagesChoose Trimming Trimming and Printing TrimmingChoose the trimming area Print imagesChoose the paper type Choosing the Paper Size and Layout for Printing Choose Paper SettingsChoose a paper size Choose the layoutChoose the length and width Available Layout OptionsPrinting ID Photos Choose ID Photo Choose the printing areaChoose a printing method Printing MoviesConnect the camera to the printer Printing Methods for MoviesChoose 2 movies will be excluded Choosing Images for Printing DPOFAdding Images to a Print List with the FUNC. Menu Add images to the print listChoose a setting Print SettingsChoose Print Settings Choosing Images for Printing DPOFSet the number of prints Choosing the Number of CopiesChoose Select Images & Qty Choose an imageClearing All Selections Make print settingsSet All Images to Print Once Choose Select All ImagesCustomizing Camera Settings Turning Off Hints & Tips Changing Camera SettingsChanging Sounds Start the low level format Low Level Memory Card FormattingDisplay the Format screen Register the start-up image or sounds with the included software Changing the Start-up ScreenRegistering Recorded Images as the Start-up Screen Changing the Screen Color Changing the File Number AssignmentChanging the Lens Retract Time Turning Off the Power Saving FunctionCreating Folders by Shooting Date Set the home time zone Setting the Screen Shut-Off TimeUsing the World Clock Set the world time zoneCalibrating the Touch Panel Choose the world time zoneTurning Off the Red-Eye Reduction Function Changing Shooting Function SettingsTurning Off the AF Assist Beam Changing the Way the Image Displays Right After Shooting Changing the Image Display Time Right After ShootingDisplaying Grid Lines z Choose IS Mode, then touch qr to choose an option Changing the IS-Mode SettingsChanging Shooting Function Settings Add an icon Adding Icons Display the settings screenChanging Icon Order Icon Layout Complete the settingRemoving Icons Preset LayoutsRearranging Icons Choosing the Image that First Displays in Playback Changing Playback Function SettingsTurning Off Active Display Turning Off the Auto Rotate FunctionUseful Information Turn off the camera Insert the coupler Using Household PowerConnect the power cord Plug the cord into the couplerUsing an Eye-Fi Card Checking Connection Information Choose Disable in Eye-Fi transWhat if Eye-Fi Settings does not appear? Disabling Eye-Fi TransferTV Output TroubleshootingPower Battery is consumed quicklyWhite dots appear on the image when shooting with the flash Troubleshooting Image is blurredImage taken using the flash is too bright overexposed Subject is too darkTroubleshooting Shooting MoviesScreen Cannot make settings for shooting functions or FUNC. menuEye-Fi Card List of Messages That Appear on the ScreenComputer Memory card error pList of Messages That Appear on the Screen Communication errorNaming error Protected! pFile Error List of Messages That Appear on the Screen Lens ErrorA camera error was detected Error number Print errorInformation Displayed on the Screen Shooting Information DisplayInformation Displayed on the Screen Scene IconsUsing SubjectNumber p. 167 Displayed image Playback Detailed Information DisplayInformation Displayed on the Screen Summary of Movie Control Panel in “Viewing Movies” p Information Displayed on the ScreenHandling Precautions Function Functions Available in Each ShootingShooting Modes A G B MFunctions Available in Each Shooting Mode T Y w O P tFunctions Available in Each Shooting Mode pp. 114Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode T Y w O P t FUNC. Menupp. 104 Menus4 Shooting Menu Review pMenus T Y w O P tMenus 3 Set up MenuContent Ref. PageContent 1 Playback Menu2 Print Menu ContentSelects or clears settings for printing displayed Playback Mode FUNC. MenuContent Ref. PageSpecifications Specifications Specifications All data is based on tests by Canon Specifications Battery Pack NB-6LBattery Charger CB-2LY/CB-2LYE Index Index Index Disclaimer