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Canon 310 HS manual Choosing Settings Yourself

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Choosing Settings Yourself

In this chapter you will learn how to use the various functions in G mode to progressively advance your shooting skills.

•This chapter assumes that you have set the mode switch to 4 and the camera is in G mode.

•G stands for Program AE.

•Before attempting to shoot using a function explained in this chapter in modes other than Gmode, check if the function is available in those modes (pp. 192 – 197).

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Canon 310 HS manual Choosing Settings Yourself

Contents

ENGLISH Camera User GuideCamera User Guide This Guide Checking the Package ContentsUsing the Manuals CameraTest Shots and Disclaimer Warranty LimitationsCamera Body Temperature Read This FirstShoot z Shoot in places where I cannot use the flashz Take pictures with me in them too self-timer What Do You Want to Do?Save ViewShoot/View Movies Print4 Adding Effects and Shooting Table of Contents3 Shooting with Commonly Table of Contents 5 Choosing Settings7 Using Various Functions for 8 Using Various Playback andTable of Contents 10Customizing CameraConventions Used in This Guide Do not place the battery near or in direct flame Safety PrecautionsUse only recommended power sources Use only the recommended batteryBe careful not to bump or push strongly on the lens Safety PrecautionsTurn the camera off in places where camera use is prohibited Avoid using, placing or storing the product in the following placescharging Safety PrecautionsRemove and store the battery when you are not using the camera Do not place the battery near petsAttaching the Strap/Holding the Camera Getting StartedBriefly touch the screen with your finger Using the Touch PanelTouch DragRemove the battery Charging the BatteryRemove the cover Insert the battery Charge the batteryCharging the Battery Battery Charge IndicatorUsing the battery and charger effectively Number of Possible ShotsCheck the card’s write-protect tab Inserting the Battery and Memory CardCompatible Memory Cards Sold Separately About Eye-Fi CardsWhat if Memory card locked appears on the screen? Insert the batteryInsert the memory card Close the coverCan you check the number of shots that can be taken? Removing the Battery and Memory CardRemove the memory card Number of Shots per Memory CardTurn on the camera Setting the Date and TimeComplete the setting Daylight saving time settingsChoose Date/Time Date/Time batteryChanging the Date and Time Display the menuSet the display language Setting the Display LanguageEnter Playback mode Display the settings screenFormat the memory card Formatting Memory CardsChoose Format Choose OKPress fully Press fully to shoot Pressing the Shutter ButtonComplete formatting Press halfway Press lightly to focusTurn on the camera Enter A modeTaking Pictures Smart Auto Does the length of the shutter sound change?What if Compose the shotFocus ShootTaking Pictures Smart Auto What 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?Enter Playback mode Viewing ImagesChoose an image Choosing the subject to focus on Touch AFActive Display Switching to Shooting modeTilt the camera to switch images Active DisplayEnter Playback mode Erasing ImagesChoose an image to erase Erase the imageShoot Choose A modeShooting Movies Compose the shotShooting Movies Stop shootingShooting Time Zooming while shootingHow can I play back movies on a computer? Viewing MoviesChoose a movie Play the movieMacintosh Transferring Images to a Computer for ViewingSystem Requirements WindowsPreparations Install the SoftwareBegin installation When the installation finishes, click Restart or FinishWindows Connect the camera to the computerOpen CameraWindow Turn on the cameraTransferring Images to a Computer for Viewing Transfer and View Imagesz Close CameraWindow when image transfer is complete z Turn off the camera and unplug the cableSupplied with Camera AccessoriesBattery Charger CB-2LY/CB-2LYE Separately Sold AccessoriesPower Supplies Using accessories abroadCanon-Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers Other AccessoriesPrinters HDMI Cable HTC-100Learning More Components Guide Mode SwitchA/V OUT Audio/Video Output Indicator pComponents Guide Screen LCD Monitor pp. 44Playback Switching the DisplayScreen Display ShootingHistogram during Playback IndicatorScreen Display in Dark Shooting Conditions Overexposure Warning during PlaybackChoose an option FUNC. Menu - Basic OperationsDisplay the FUNC. menu Choose a menu itemDisplay the menu MENU - Basic OperationsChoose a tab Choose an itemz Touch Ú X The normal screen will reappear Complete the settingChoose an option Change the volume Changing the Sound SettingsAdjusting the Volume Choose VolumeDisplay the menu Adjusting the Screen BrightnessAdjust the brightness Choose LCD BrightnessAre there functions that cannot be reset? Returning the Camera to Default SettingsChoose Reset All Reset the settingsPower 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 Turning off the digital zoom Zooming in More Closely on Subjects Digital ZoomMove the zoom lever toward Move it toward i againChoose Digital Zoom Choose the settingDigital Tele-Converter Use the DPOF print settings p. 159 to print Inserting the Date and TimeChoose Date Stamp Choose the settingShoot Using the Self-TimerTouch Choose Ò Choose Î Using the Self-Timer to Prevent Camera ShakeCustomizing the Self-Timer Choose the settingsChanging the Compression Ratio Image Quality Changing the Recording Pixel Setting Image SizeChoose the recording pixel setting Choose the compression ratio settingNumber of Shots per Memory Card Approx. shots Approximate Values for Paper Size for 43 Aspect RatiosChanging the Compression Ratio Image Quality Recording PixelsPage Adding Effects and Shooting in Various Conditions Shoot I Take portraits Portrait Set the camera to 4 modeChoose a Shooting mode Shooting in Various ConditionswTake shots of people at the beach Beach Take nightscapes without using a tripod Handheld NightSceneV Take shots of kids and pets Kids&Pets Take shots in low light conditions Low LightShooting in Various Conditions PTake shots of people in snow SnowtTake shots of fireworks Fireworks z Lets you take shots of fireworks in vivid colorsViewing movies made with Movie Digest Making Short Movies Automatically Movie DigestChoose What if a movie is not recorded?Choose a Shooting mode Adding Effects and ShootingShoot images with vivid colors Super Vivid Take posterized shots Poster EffectShoot Shoot with the Effects of a Fish-Eye Lens Fish- eye EffectChoose an effect level ChooseShoot Take Shots That Look Like a Miniature Model Miniature EffectChoose the area to keep in focus Choosez Touch op to choose a size, then touch Ú Special Effects for Night Backgrounds Creative Light EffectChoose a shape and size Shooting tipsTouch Changing the Color and ShootingColor Accent Choose TSpecify the target color Color SwapChoose Y Specify the color to be swappedShoot Shooting in MonochromeChoose a color tone ChooseShoot Shoot with the Effects of a Toy Camera Toy Camera EffectChoose Choose a color toneWhat if a smile is not detected? Detecting a Face and Shooting Smart ShutterDetecting a Smile and Shooting Point the camera at a personFace the camera and wink Using the Wink Self-TimerCompose the shot and press the shutter button halfway Press the shutter button fullyPress the shutter button fully Using the Face Self-TimerChoose Compose the shot and press the shutter button halfwayDetecting a Face and Shooting Smart Shutter Join the subjects and look at the cameraChanging the number of shots releaseShoot High-Speed Continuous Shooting High-speed BurstImages Displayed During Playback ChooseShoot Capturing the Best Facial Expressions Best Image SelectionChoose Page Choosing Settings Yourself What if the shutter speed and aperture value appear in orange? Enter G modeAdjust the settings according to your purposes pp. 85 Shoot Shooting in Program AEChoose h Adjusting the Brightness Exposure CompensationEnter Exposure Compensation mode Turning the Flash OnChoose an option Adjusting the White BalanceChoose the white balance function Custom White Balance Choose an option Changing the ISO SpeedChoose the ISO speed Changing the ISO speedChoose i-Contrast Correcting the Brightness and Shooting i-ContrastChoose an option Changing the Aspect RatioHow can I shoot with the display at full screen? ChooseChoose an option Choose a Drive modeContinuous Shooting mode pChoose an option Changing the Tone of an Image My ColorsChoose My Colors Custom Color Choose u Shooting Close-ups MacroShooting Far Away Subjects Infinity Choose eChoose AF Frame Changing the AF Frame ModeFace AiAF You can reduce the AF frame size Fixed FrameChanging the Composition with the Focus Lock RecomposeWhat if the display does not magnify? Magnifying the Focal PointChoose AF-Point Zoom Check the focusShot A border appeared around the screen when it was touchedChoosing the Subject to Focus On Touch AF Choose the subject, face or location to focus onCompose 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 Choose h p Lock the flash exposure Shooting with the AE LockShooting with the FE Lock Lock the exposureShoot Shooting with Slow SynchroChoose … Choose the setting Choose Flash SettingsRed-Eye Correction Shoot Checking for Shut EyesChoose Blink Detection Page Getting More Out of Your Camera This chapter explains how to shoot in M and B modesChoose a Shooting mode Setting the Shutter SpeedAdjust the setting Shoot Available Shutter SpeedsChoose a Shooting mode Setting the Aperture ValueShoot Available Aperture Values What if the aperture value appears in orange?Setting the Aperture Value Safety ShiftWhat if the shutter speed appears in orange? This chapter assumes that you have set the mode switch to Using Various Functions for Shooting MoviesShoot Shooting Various Kinds of MoviesOther Shooting Modes Choose a Shooting modeChoose the area to keep in focus Shoot Movies That Look Like a Miniature Model Miniature EffectChoose a playback speed ChooseChoose Shooting Super Slow Motion MoviesPlayback Speeds and Estimated Playback Times for 1 Min. Clips Choose a frame rateShooting Super Slow Motion Movies Frame Rates and Playback Times for 30 Sec. ClipsViewing super slow motion movies ShootContent Choose the image quality settingChanging the Image Quality Image Quality and Shooting Time per Memory CardChoose Other Shooting FunctionsEditing Touch orz Touch Cut Beginning or Cut End Choose a portion to deleteSave the edited movie z To reset the editing range, touch ÚThis chapter explains various ways to play back and edit images Using Various Playback and Editing FunctionsDisplay images in an index Searching Images Using Index DisplaySwitch the displayed images Quickly Searching ImagesChoose an image Searching Images by ScrollingPlay the movie Viewing Movies Made with Movie DigestChoose a movie date ChooseView the filtered images Viewing Images in Filtered PlaybackChoose ‚ Choose a filterChoose Viewing SlideshowsChoose a transition effect Filtered playbackChoose Slideshow Changing SettingsChoose a setting Change the magnification level or location Touch l to switch the focus check display pSwitch frames Checking the FocusMagnify an image Magnifying ImagesGroup playback Viewing Each Image in a GroupChoose an image group View each image in the groupChoose a setting Ungrouping ImagesChoose Group Images Choose an image Displaying Various Images Smart ShuffleChoose Choose Transition Changing Image TransitionsEasy Operations with Touch Actions Use a Function Registered toFunctions that Can be Registered Changing Touch Actions Registered FunctionsChoose Set Touch Actions Register a function to a drag patternTurn off the camera and TV Connect the camera to the TV Turn on the TV and switch it to the input the cable is connected toViewing Images on a TV Viewing Images on a Standard TVTurn on the camera Viewing Images on a High-Definition TVDisplay images What if the images don’t display correctly on the TV?Connect the camera to the TV Using a TV Remote to Control the CameraUse the TV’s remote control Choose Ctrl via HDMIViewing Images on a TV Summary of the Camera Control Panel Displayed on the TVChoose Protect Using the MenuProtecting Images Protect the imageProtect the image Choosing Images IndividuallyChoose Select Choose imagesChoose All Images Erasing All ImagesChoose All Images Choose a Selection MethodChoose Select EraseChoosing Images Individually Choose All ImagesUsing the Menu Make the settingTagging Images as Favorites Choose FavoritesTagging Images as Favorites Complete the settingChoose images Organizing Images by Category My CategoryChoose Complete the setting Rotating ImagesChoose \ Rotate the imageSave the new image Resizing ImagesChoose Resize Choose an image sizeSave as a new image and display Adjust the trimming areaTrimming Choose TrimmingTrimming Choose an option Adding Effects with the My Colors FunctionChoose My Colors Choose an imageChoose an option Correcting the Brightness i-ContrastChoose i-Contrast Choose an imageSave as a new image and display Correcting the Red-Eye EffectChoose Red-Eye Correction Choose and correct the imageCanon-Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers PrintingTurn on the printer Turn on the camera Printing ImagesEasy Print Turn off the camera and printer Connect the camera to the printerPrint images Printing Images Making Print SettingsChoose the option settings Choose a menu optionPrint images Trimming and Printing TrimmingChoose the trimming area Choose TrimmingChoose the layout Choosing the Paper Size and Layout for Printing Choose Paper SettingsChoose a paper size Choose the paper typeChoose the printing area Available Layout OptionsPrinting ID Photos Choose ID Photo Choose the length and widthPrinting Methods for Movies Printing MoviesConnect the camera to the printer Choose a printing methodAdd images to the print list Choosing Images for Printing DPOFAdding Images to a Print List with the FUNC. Menu Choose 2 movies will be excludedChoosing Images for Printing DPOF Print SettingsChoose Print Settings Choose a settingChoose an image Choosing the Number of CopiesChoose Select Images & Qty Set the number of printsChoose Select All Images Make print settingsSet All Images to Print Once Clearing All SelectionsCustomizing 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 File Number Assignment Changing the Screen ColorChanging the Lens Retract Time Turning Off the Power Saving FunctionCreating Folders by Shooting Date Set the world time zone Setting the Screen Shut-Off TimeUsing the World Clock Set the home time zoneChoose the world time zone Calibrating the Touch PanelTurning 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 Complete the setting Adding Icons Display the settings screenChanging Icon Order Icon Layout Add an iconRemoving Icons Preset LayoutsRearranging Icons Turning Off the Auto Rotate Function Changing Playback Function SettingsTurning Off Active Display Choosing the Image that First Displays in PlaybackUseful Information Plug the cord into the coupler Using Household PowerConnect the power cord Turn off the camera Insert the couplerUsing an Eye-Fi Card Disabling Eye-Fi Transfer Choose Disable in Eye-Fi transWhat if Eye-Fi Settings does not appear? Checking Connection InformationBattery is consumed quickly TroubleshootingPower TV OutputSubject is too dark Troubleshooting Image is blurredImage taken using the flash is too bright overexposed White dots appear on the image when shooting with the flashCannot make settings for shooting functions or FUNC. menu Shooting MoviesScreen TroubleshootingMemory card error p List of Messages That Appear on the ScreenComputer Eye-Fi CardProtected! p Communication errorNaming error List of Messages That Appear on the ScreenPrint error List of Messages That Appear on the Screen Lens ErrorA camera error was detected Error number File ErrorShooting Information Display Information Displayed on the ScreenSubject Scene IconsUsing Information Displayed on the ScreenNumber p. 167 Displayed image Playback Detailed Information DisplayInformation Displayed on the Screen Information Displayed on the Screen Summary of Movie Control Panel in “Viewing Movies” pHandling Precautions A G B M Functions Available in Each ShootingShooting Modes FunctionT 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 ModeReview p Menus4 Shooting Menu pp. 104T Y w O P t MenusRef. Page 3 Set up MenuContent MenusContent 1 Playback Menu2 Print Menu ContentRef. Page Playback Mode FUNC. MenuContent Selects or clears settings for printing displayedSpecifications Specifications Specifications All data is based on tests by Canon Specifications Battery Pack NB-6LBattery Charger CB-2LY/CB-2LYE Index Index Index Disclaimer