Canon 6148B001, 6149B001, 6150B001, 6151B001, 6152B001, 6177B001, 6178B001, 6179B001, 6180B001, 6181B001, 6182B001, 6183B001, 6184B001, 6185B001, 6186B001, 6187B001, 6188B001, 6189B001, 6190B001, 6191B001, 6192B001, 6193B001, A1300BLK, A1300SIL, A2300BLK, A2300BLKKIT, A2300SIL, A2300SILKIT, A2400ISBLK, A2400ISBLUE, A2400ISPINK, A2400ISSIL, A3400 IS, A3400ISREDKIT, A4000 Indicator Display

Indicator Display

The indicator on the back of the camera (pp. 4, 5) lights up or blinks depending on the camera status.

						A2400 IS
		A4000 IS		A3400 IS		A2400 IS	A2300	A810

		Color			Indicator				Camera Status
		Color			Status				Camera Status
					Status
						On	Connected to a computer (p. 33), display off (p. 40)
		Green
		Green			Blinking		Starting up, recording/reading/transmitting images, or
							Starting up, recording/reading/transmitting images, or
							shooting long exposures (p. 80)
							shooting long exposures (p. 80)

		A1300

		Color			Indicator				Camera Status
		Color			Status				Camera Status
					Status
						On	Connected to a computer (p. 33), display off (p. 40), or ready
						On	to shoot (when the flash is deactivated) (p. 157)
							to shoot (when the flash is deactivated) (p. 157)
		Green
		Green					Starting up, recording/reading/transmitting images, or
							Starting up, recording/reading/transmitting images, or
					Blinking		shooting long exposures (p. 80), distance warning, or cannot
							focus (when the flash is deactivated) (p. 157)

						On	Ready to shoot (when the flash is activated)
		Orange
		Orange			Blinking		Distance warning (p. 157), or cannot focus (when the flash is

							activated) (p. 157)
							activated) (p. 157)

•When the indicator blinks green, never do any of the following things,

as they may corrupt images, or damage the camera or memory card.

-Turn the camera off

-Shake or jolt the camera

			A2400 IS
A4000 IS		A3400 IS	A2400 IS	A2300

-Open the memory card/battery cover

A1300 A810

-Open the memory card/battery cover

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Contents

Camera User Guide ENGLISH Package Contents Compatible Memory Cards Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Part Names and Conventions in This Guide Part Names and Conventions in This Guide A1300 A810 Page Contents 5 layback Mode Contents 7 Accessories 8 Appendix Contents: Basic Operations Contents: Basic Operations 1 View EShoot/View Movies cPrint Save Safety Precautions Safety Precautions •Use only the recommended battery •Do not place the battery near or in direct flame •Do not handle the power cord with wet hands Caution •Be careful not to bump or push strongly on the lens •Be careful not to subject the screen to strong impacts When using the flash, be careful not to cover it with your fingers or clothing •Avoid using, placing or storing the product in the following places: Do not aim the camera at bright light sources (such as the sun on a clear day) •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 •Remove and store the batteries when you are not using the camera Do not place anything, such as cloth, on top of the battery charger while it is charging •Do not place the battery near pets •Do not insert the batteries with the + and – terminals reversed •Do not attach any hard objects to the camera Touch-ScreenOperations Initial Preparations Initial Preparations Charge the battery For CB-2LD: CB-2LDE: Remove the battery Close the cover Removing the Battery Inserting the Batteries Insert the batteries Compatible Batteries Inserting the Memory Card Check the card’s write-protecttab Insert the memory card Removing the Memory Card Setting the Date and Time Turn the camera on Set the date and time Changing the Date and Time Access the camera menu Choose [Date/Time] Change the date and time A2400 IS A2300 Display Language Enter Playback mode Access the setting screen Set the display language opqr Trying the Camera Out Trying the Camera Out Focus Shoot Shooting Movies Prepare the camera for shooting Start shooting Finish shooting Viewing Browse through your images Play movies Dragging Across the Screen to Choose an Image Erasing the Images Choose an image to erase Erase the image Accessing the Help Menu Included Software, PDF Manuals System Requirements Installing the Software and PDF Manuals Insert the CD-ROMin the computer’s CD-ROMdrive Begin the installation Install the files Saving Images to a Computer Connect the camera to the computer Turn the camera on to access CameraWindow CameraWindow Save the images to the computer Using the PDF Manuals Accessories Accessories Included Accessories Power Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended Page Camera Basics On/Off Shutter Button Optical Viewfinder Shooting Display Options FUNC. Menu Access the menu Choose a tab Choose a setting Indicator Display Auto Mode Shooting in Smart Auto Mode Shooting in Smart Auto Mode Page Scene Icons Other Subjects Icon Background Bright On-ScreenFrames Resize the subject and recompose the shot as needed A4000 IS A3400 IS A2400 IS A2300 Image Stabilization Icons Common, Convenient Features Using the Self-Timer Configure the setting Using the Self-Timerto Avoid Camera Shake Customizing the Self-Timer Choose $ onfigure the setting Shooting By Touching the Screen (Touch Shutter) Choosing Subjects to Focus On (Touch AF) Deactivating the Flash Adding the Shooting Date and Time Image Customization Features Image Customization Features Red-EyeCorrection Changing Movie Image Quality Helpful Shooting Features Customizing Camera Operation Other Shooting Modes Specific Scenes Specific Scenes Shoot under low light (Low Light) PShoot with snowy backgrounds (Snow) tShoot fireworks (Fireworks) Discreet mode Brightness/Color Customization (Live View Control) Shoot with Reduced Blurring (Digital IS) Applying Special Effects Shooting with a Fish-EyeLens Effect (Fish-eyeEffect) Choose Choose an effect level Shots Resembling Miniature Models (Miniature Effect) Choose the area to keep in focus For movies, choose the movie playback speed Playback Speed and Estimated Playback Time (for One- Minute Clips) Page Shooting with a Toy Camera Effect (Toy Camera Effect) Choose a color tone Shooting in Monochrome Special Modes for Other Purposes Special Modes for Other Purposes Shooting Long Exposures (Long Shutter) Choose N hoose the shutter speed Check the exposure Touching the Screen to Set the Shutter Speed Shooting iFrame Movies Gmode Shooting in Program AE Mode (G Mode) Locking Image Brightness/Exposure (AE Lock) Set the flash to !(p. 100) Lock the exposure ompose the shot and shoot Changing the Metering Method Changing the ISO Speed Correcting Image Brightness (i-Contrast) Color and Continuous Shooting Custom White Balance Continuous Shooting Page Shooting Range and Focusing Shooting Range and Focusing Changing the AF Frame Mode Face AiAF Center Fixed Frame Recomposing Shots While the Focus is Locked Recompose the shot Choosing Subjects to Focus On (Tracking AF) Choose [Tracking AF] Page Shooting with Servo AF Choosing Subjects to Focus On (Touch AF) Choose a subject, a person’s face, or a location to focus on Shooting with the AF Lock Lock the focus Compose the shot and shoot Flash Flash Shooting with the FE Lock Set the flash to h (p. 100) Lock the flash exposure Other Settings Other Settings Changing the Image Display Style After Shots Displaying Grid Lines Changing the IS Mode Settings Deactivating Powered IS Page Playback Mode Viewing Viewing Pause playback Using the Touch-ScreenPanel Choosing Images Playing Movies Switching Display Modes Overexposure Warning (for Image Highlights) Histogram Browsing and Filtering Images Navigating Through Images Using Jump Display Choose a jump method Switch to the previous or next image Image Viewing Options Viewing Slideshows Start automatic playback Protecting Images Erasing Images Rotating Images Editing Still Images Editing Still Images Choose [i-Contrast] hoose an image Save as a new image and review Correcting Red-Eye Choose [Red-EyeCorrection] Correct the image Page Page Setting Menu Adjusting Basic Camera Functions Hiding Hints and Tips Screen Brightness Hiding the Start-upScreen Formatting Memory Cards Access the [Format] screen Choose [OK] Format the memory card Low-LevelFormatting Perform low-levelformatting File Numbering Date-BasedImage Storage Lens Retraction Timing Power-SavingAdjustment Access the [Power Saving] screen Configure the settings Date and Time Access the [Date/Time] screen Touch-ScreenCalibration Access the [Language] screen Adjusting Other Settings Restoring Defaults Access the [Reset All] screen Restore default settings Page Accessories Tips on Using Included Accessories Optional Accessories Optional Accessories AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC90 AC Adapter Kit ACK800 DC Coupler DR-DC10 Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-300 Flash Units High-PowerFlash HF-DC2 Other Accessories AV Cable AVC-DC400 Printers Using Optional Accessories Using Optional Accessories Powering the Camera with Household Power Make sure the camera is off Insert the coupler onnect the power cord Page Connect the power cord Printing Images Access the printing screen Print the image Configuring Print Settings Trimming Paper Settings Cropping Images Before Printing (Trimming) Choose [Trimming] Adjust the cropping frame as needed Choosing Paper Size and Layout Before Printing Choose [Paper Settings] Choose a paper size Choose a type of paper Choose a layout Available Layout Options Printing ID Photos Choose [ID Photo] Choose the long and short side length Choose the printing area Printing Movie Scenes Choose a printing method Movie Printing Options Adding Images to the Print List (DPOF) Configuring Print Settings Print Type Date File No Clear DPOF Setting Up Printing for Individual Images Choose [Select Images & Qty.] Specify the number of prints Setting Up Printing for All Images Choose [Select All Images] Configure the print settings Clearing All Images from the Print List Choose [Clear All Selections] Adding Images to a Photobook Choosing a Selection Method Adding Images Individually Choose [Select] Adding All Images to a Photobook Removing All Images from a Photobook hoose [Clear All Selections] Confirm clearing the photobook Page Appendix Troubleshooting Power Display on a TV Shooting Subjects in shots look too dark Subjects look too bright, highlights are washed-out Shots look too dark despite the flash firing (p. 50) Subjects in flash shots look too bright, highlights are washed-out White dots or similar image artifacts appear in flash shots Shooting Movies Playback Memory Card Computer On-ScreenMessages On-ScreenMessages Communication error Naming error Lens Error A camera error was detected (error number) On-ScreenInformation On-ScreenInformation Battery Level Playback (Detailed Information Display) Summary of Movie Control Panel in “Viewing” (p. 108) Functions and Menu Tables Page FUNC. Menu Page 4 Shooting Menu Page Page Page 3 Set up Menu Item Ref. Page 1 Playback Menu 2 Print Menu Handling Precautions Index Page Page Canadian Radio Interference Regulations Battery Charger CB-2LD Battery Charger CB-2LDE For CA, USA only USA and Canada only: USA and anada only: Disclaimer