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Canon 310 HS Shooting in Various Conditions, Set the camera to 4 mode, Choose a Shooting mode

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Shooting in Various Conditions

The camera will select the necessary settings for the conditions in which you wish to shoot when you choose the matching mode.

Set the camera to 4 mode.

z Set the mode switch to 4.

Choose a Shooting mode.

zTouch G.

zIf you touch qror quickly drag left or right across the screen, other Shooting modes will appear.

zChoose the desired shooting mode.

XAn explanation of the chosen Shooting

mode appears on the screen.

zTouch [OK] to complete the setting.

zTouch Ú to restore the Shooting mode selection screen.

Shoot.

ITake portraits (Portrait)

zProduces a soft effect when photographing people.

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Canon 310 HS manual Shooting in Various Conditions, Set the camera to 4 mode, Choose a Shooting mode

Contents

Camera User Guide ENGLISHChecking the Package Contents Using the ManualsCamera Camera User Guide This GuideWarranty Limitations Camera Body TemperatureRead This First Test Shots and Disclaimerz Shoot in places where I cannot use the flash z Take pictures with me in them too self-timerWhat Do You Want to Do? ShootView Shoot/View MoviesPrint Save3 Shooting with Commonly Table of Contents4 Adding Effects and Shooting 5 Choosing Settings 7 Using Various Functions for8 Using Various Playback and Table of Contents10Customizing Camera Table of ContentsConventions Used in This Guide Safety Precautions Use only recommended power sourcesUse only the recommended battery Do not place the battery near or in direct flameSafety Precautions Turn the camera off in places where camera use is prohibitedAvoid using, placing or storing the product in the following places Be careful not to bump or push strongly on the lensSafety Precautions Remove and store the battery when you are not using the cameraDo not place the battery near pets chargingGetting Started Attaching the Strap/Holding the CameraUsing the Touch Panel TouchDrag Briefly touch the screen with your fingerCharging the Battery Remove the cover Insert the batteryCharge the battery Remove the batteryBattery Charge Indicator Using the battery and charger effectivelyNumber of Possible Shots Charging the BatteryInserting the Battery and Memory Card Compatible Memory Cards Sold SeparatelyAbout Eye-Fi Cards Check the card’s write-protect tabInsert the battery Insert the memory cardClose the cover What if Memory card locked appears on the screen?Removing the Battery and Memory Card Remove the memory cardNumber of Shots per Memory Card Can you check the number of shots that can be taken?Setting the Date and Time Complete the settingDaylight saving time settings Turn on the cameraDate/Time battery Changing the Date and TimeDisplay the menu Choose Date/TimeSetting the Display Language Enter Playback modeDisplay the settings screen Set the display languageFormatting Memory Cards Choose FormatChoose OK Format the memory cardPressing the Shutter Button Complete formattingPress halfway Press lightly to focus Press fully Press fully to shootEnter A mode Taking Pictures Smart AutoDoes the length of the shutter sound change? Turn on the cameraCompose the shot FocusShoot What ifWhat if an icon appears in the upper left of the screen? What if the lamp lights when the shutter button is pressed halfway?What if the h icon blinks when you try to shoot? Taking Pictures Smart AutoViewing Images Choose an imageChoosing the subject to focus on Touch AF Enter Playback modeSwitching to Shooting mode Tilt the camera to switch imagesActive Display Active DisplayErasing Images Choose an image to eraseErase the image Enter Playback modeChoose A mode Shooting MoviesCompose the shot ShootStop shooting Shooting TimeZooming while shooting Shooting MoviesViewing Movies Choose a moviePlay the movie How can I play back movies on a computer?Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing System RequirementsWindows MacintoshInstall the Software Begin installationWhen the installation finishes, click Restart or Finish PreparationsConnect the camera to the computer Open CameraWindowTurn on the camera WindowsTransfer and View Images z Close CameraWindow when image transfer is completez Turn off the camera and unplug the cable Transferring Images to a Computer for ViewingAccessories Supplied with CameraSeparately Sold Accessories Power SuppliesUsing accessories abroad Battery Charger CB-2LY/CB-2LYEOther Accessories PrintersHDMI Cable HTC-100 Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant PrintersLearning More Mode Switch Components GuideIndicator p Components GuideScreen LCD Monitor pp. 44 A/V OUT Audio/Video OutputSwitching the Display Screen DisplayShooting PlaybackIndicator Screen Display in Dark Shooting ConditionsOverexposure Warning during Playback Histogram during PlaybackFUNC. Menu - Basic Operations Display the FUNC. menuChoose a menu item Choose an optionMENU - Basic Operations Choose a tabChoose an item Display the menuChoose an option Complete the settingz Touch Ú X The normal screen will reappear Changing the Sound Settings Adjusting the VolumeChoose Volume Change the volumeAdjusting the Screen Brightness Adjust the brightnessChoose LCD Brightness Display the menuReturning the Camera to Default Settings Choose Reset AllReset the settings Are there functions that cannot be reset?Power Saving during Shooting Power Saving Function Auto Power DownPower Saving during Playback Shooting with Commonly Used Functions Touch Choose Turning the Flash OffWhat if a flashing appears? Zooming in More Closely on Subjects Digital Zoom Move the zoom lever towardMove it toward i again Turning off the digital zoomDigital Tele-Converter Choose the settingChoose Digital Zoom Inserting the Date and Time Choose Date StampChoose the setting Use the DPOF print settings p. 159 to printTouch Choose Ò Using the Self-TimerShoot Using the Self-Timer to Prevent Camera Shake Customizing the Self-TimerChoose the settings Choose ÎChanging the Recording Pixel Setting Image Size Choose the recording pixel settingChoose the compression ratio setting Changing the Compression Ratio Image QualityApproximate Values for Paper Size for 43 Aspect Ratios Changing the Compression Ratio Image QualityRecording Pixels Number of Shots per Memory Card Approx. shotsPage Adding Effects and Shooting in Various Conditions Set the camera to 4 mode Choose a Shooting modeShooting in Various Conditions Shoot I Take portraits PortraitTake nightscapes without using a tripod Handheld NightScene V Take shots of kids and pets Kids&PetsTake shots in low light conditions Low Light wTake shots of people at the beach BeachPTake shots of people in snow Snow tTake shots of fireworks Fireworksz Lets you take shots of fireworks in vivid colors Shooting in Various ConditionsMaking Short Movies Automatically Movie Digest ChooseWhat if a movie is not recorded? Viewing movies made with Movie DigestAdding Effects and Shooting Shoot images with vivid colors Super VividTake posterized shots Poster Effect Choose a Shooting modeShoot with the Effects of a Fish-Eye Lens Fish- eye Effect Choose an effect levelChoose ShootTake Shots That Look Like a Miniature Model Miniature Effect Choose the area to keep in focusChoose ShootSpecial Effects for Night Backgrounds Creative Light Effect Choose a shape and sizeShooting tips z Touch op to choose a size, then touch ÚChanging the Color and Shooting Color AccentChoose T TouchColor Swap Choose YSpecify the color to be swapped Specify the target colorShooting in Monochrome Choose a color toneChoose ShootShoot with the Effects of a Toy Camera Toy Camera Effect ChooseChoose a color tone ShootDetecting a Face and Shooting Smart Shutter Detecting a Smile and ShootingPoint the camera at a person What if a smile is not detected?Using the Wink Self-Timer Compose the shot and press the shutter button halfwayPress the shutter button fully Face the camera and winkUsing the Face Self-Timer ChooseCompose the shot and press the shutter button halfway Press the shutter button fullyJoin the subjects and look at the camera Changing the number of shotsrelease Detecting a Face and Shooting Smart ShutterHigh-Speed Continuous Shooting High-speed Burst Images Displayed During PlaybackChoose ShootChoose Capturing the Best Facial Expressions Best Image SelectionShoot Page Choosing Settings Yourself Enter G mode Adjust the settings according to your purposes pp. 85 ShootShooting in Program AE What if the shutter speed and aperture value appear in orange?Adjusting the Brightness Exposure Compensation Enter Exposure Compensation modeTurning the Flash On Choose hChoose the white balance function Adjusting the White BalanceChoose an option Custom White Balance Changing the ISO Speed Choose the ISO speedChanging the ISO speed Choose an optionCorrecting the Brightness and Shooting i-Contrast Choose i-ContrastChanging the Aspect Ratio How can I shoot with the display at full screen?Choose Choose an optionChoose a Drive mode Continuous Shootingmode p Choose an optionChoose My Colors Changing the Tone of an Image My ColorsChoose an option Custom Color Shooting Close-ups Macro Shooting Far Away Subjects InfinityChoose e Choose uFace AiAF Changing the AF Frame ModeChoose AF Frame Fixed Frame Changing the Composition with the Focus LockRecompose You can reduce the AF frame sizeMagnifying the Focal Point Choose AF-Point ZoomCheck the focus What if the display does not magnify?A border appeared around the screen when it was touched Choosing the Subject to Focus On Touch AFChoose the subject, face or location to focus on ShotLock the focus Shooting with the AF LockCompose the scene and shoot Choose Servo AF Shooting with Servo AFFocus Choose the metering method Changing the Metering MethodChoose an option Shooting with the AE Lock Shooting with the FE LockLock the exposure Choose h p Lock the flash exposureChoose … Shooting with Slow SynchroShoot Red-Eye Correction Choose Flash SettingsChoose the setting Choose Blink Detection Checking for Shut EyesShoot Page This chapter explains how to shoot in M and B modes Getting More Out of Your CameraSetting the Shutter Speed Adjust the settingShoot Available Shutter Speeds Choose a Shooting modeSetting the Aperture Value Shoot Available Aperture ValuesWhat if the aperture value appears in orange? Choose a Shooting modeWhat if the shutter speed appears in orange? Safety ShiftSetting the Aperture Value Using Various Functions for Shooting Movies This chapter assumes that you have set the mode switch toShooting Various Kinds of Movies Other Shooting ModesChoose a Shooting mode ShootShoot Movies That Look Like a Miniature Model Miniature Effect Choose a playback speedChoose Choose the area to keep in focusShooting Super Slow Motion Movies Playback Speeds and Estimated Playback Times for 1 Min. ClipsChoose a frame rate ChooseFrame Rates and Playback Times for 30 Sec. Clips Viewing super slow motion moviesShoot Shooting Super Slow Motion MoviesChoose the image quality setting Changing the Image QualityImage Quality and Shooting Time per Memory Card ContentOther Shooting Functions EditingTouch or ChooseChoose a portion to delete Save the edited moviez To reset the editing range, touch Ú z Touch Cut Beginning or Cut EndUsing Various Playback and Editing Functions This chapter explains various ways to play back and edit imagesSearching Images Using Index Display Switch the displayed imagesQuickly Searching Images Display images in an indexSearching Images by Scrolling Choose an imageViewing Movies Made with Movie Digest Choose a movie dateChoose Play the movieViewing Images in Filtered Playback Choose ‚Choose a filter View the filtered imagesViewing Slideshows Choose a transition effectFiltered playback ChooseChoose a setting Changing SettingsChoose Slideshow Touch l to switch the focus check display p Switch framesChecking the Focus Change the magnification level or locationMagnifying Images Magnify an imageViewing Each Image in a Group Choose an image groupView each image in the group Group playbackChoose Group Images Ungrouping ImagesChoose a setting Choose Displaying Various Images Smart ShuffleChoose an image Changing Image Transitions Easy Operations with Touch ActionsUse a Function Registered to Choose TransitionChanging Touch Actions Registered Functions Choose Set Touch ActionsRegister a function to a drag pattern Functions that Can be RegisteredTurn on the TV and switch it to the input the cable is connected to Viewing Images on a TVViewing Images on a Standard TV Turn off the camera and TV Connect the camera to the TVViewing Images on a High-Definition TV Display imagesWhat if the images don’t display correctly on the TV? Turn on the cameraUsing a TV Remote to Control the Camera Use the TV’s remote controlChoose Ctrl via HDMI Connect the camera to the TVSummary of the Camera Control Panel Displayed on the TV Viewing Images on a TVUsing the Menu Protecting ImagesProtect the image Choose ProtectChoosing Images Individually Choose SelectChoose images Protect the imageErasing All Images Choose All ImagesChoose a Selection Method Choose All ImagesErase Choosing Images IndividuallyChoose All Images Choose SelectMake the setting Tagging Images as FavoritesChoose Favorites Using the MenuComplete the setting Tagging Images as FavoritesChoose Organizing Images by Category My CategoryChoose images Rotating Images Choose \Rotate the image Complete the settingResizing Images Choose ResizeChoose an image size Save the new imageAdjust the trimming area TrimmingChoose Trimming Save as a new image and displayTrimming Adding Effects with the My Colors Function Choose My ColorsChoose an image Choose an optionCorrecting the Brightness i-Contrast Choose i-ContrastChoose an image Choose an optionCorrecting the Red-Eye Effect Choose Red-Eye CorrectionChoose and correct the image Save as a new image and displayPrinting Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant PrintersPrinting Images Easy PrintTurn off the camera and printer Connect the camera to the printer Turn on the printer Turn on the cameraPrint images Making Print Settings Choose the option settingsChoose a menu option Printing ImagesTrimming and Printing Trimming Choose the trimming areaChoose Trimming Print imagesChoosing the Paper Size and Layout for Printing Choose Paper Settings Choose a paper sizeChoose the paper type Choose the layoutAvailable Layout Options Printing ID Photos Choose ID PhotoChoose the length and width Choose the printing areaPrinting Movies Connect the camera to the printerChoose a printing method Printing Methods for MoviesChoosing Images for Printing DPOF Adding Images to a Print List with the FUNC. MenuChoose 2 movies will be excluded Add images to the print listPrint Settings Choose Print SettingsChoose a setting Choosing Images for Printing DPOFChoosing the Number of Copies Choose Select Images & QtySet the number of prints Choose an imageMake print settings Set All Images to Print OnceClearing All Selections Choose Select All ImagesCustomizing Camera Settings Changing Sounds Changing Camera SettingsTurning Off Hints & Tips Display the Format screen Low Level Memory Card FormattingStart the low level format Registering Recorded Images as the Start-up Screen Changing the Start-up ScreenRegister the start-up image or sounds with the included software Changing the Screen Color 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 zoneCalibrating the Touch Panel Choose the world time zoneTurning Off the AF Assist Beam Changing Shooting Function SettingsTurning Off the Red-Eye Reduction Function Displaying Grid Lines Changing the Image Display Time Right After ShootingChanging the Way the Image Displays Right After Shooting Changing Shooting Function Settings Changing the IS-Mode Settingsz Choose IS Mode, then touch qr to choose an option Adding Icons Display the settings screen Changing Icon Order Icon LayoutAdd an icon Complete the settingRearranging Icons Preset LayoutsRemoving Icons Changing Playback Function Settings Turning Off Active DisplayChoosing the Image that First Displays in Playback Turning Off the Auto Rotate FunctionUseful Information Using Household Power Connect the power cordTurn off the camera Insert the coupler Plug the cord into the couplerUsing an Eye-Fi Card Choose Disable in Eye-Fi trans What if Eye-Fi Settings does not appear?Checking Connection Information Disabling Eye-Fi TransferTroubleshooting PowerTV Output Battery is consumed quicklyTroubleshooting Image is blurred Image taken using the flash is too bright overexposedWhite dots appear on the image when shooting with the flash Subject is too darkShooting Movies ScreenTroubleshooting Cannot make settings for shooting functions or FUNC. menuList of Messages That Appear on the Screen ComputerEye-Fi Card Memory card error pCommunication error Naming errorList of Messages That Appear on the Screen Protected! pList of Messages That Appear on the Screen Lens Error A camera error was detected Error numberFile Error Print errorInformation Displayed on the Screen Shooting Information DisplayScene Icons UsingInformation Displayed on the Screen SubjectInformation Displayed on the Screen Playback Detailed Information DisplayNumber p. 167 Displayed image Summary of Movie Control Panel in “Viewing Movies” p Information Displayed on the ScreenHandling Precautions Functions Available in Each Shooting Shooting ModesFunction 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. MenuMenus 4 Shooting Menupp. 104 Review pMenus T Y w O P t3 Set up Menu ContentMenus Ref. Page1 Playback Menu 2 Print MenuContent ContentPlayback Mode FUNC. Menu ContentSelects or clears settings for printing displayed Ref. PageSpecifications Specifications Specifications Battery Charger CB-2LY/CB-2LYE Specifications Battery Pack NB-6LAll data is based on tests by Canon Index Index Index Disclaimer