Canon A2200, 5034B001, A2200SL, A3200 IS, A3300 IS, A3300ISBK, A3300ISPK, A3300ISSL 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 dial to 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. 176 – 191).

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Contents

Camera User Guide ENGLISH Checking the Package Contents Read This First What Do You Want to Do View Shoot/View Movies Print Table of Contents 5 Choosing Settings 6 Using Various Functions for 7 Using Various Playback and 9 Customizing Camera Conventions Used in This Guide Safety Precautions Caution Page Getting Started Charging the Battery Number of Possible Shots Battery Charge Indicator Using the battery and charger effectively Compatible Memory Cards (Sold Separately) Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Insert the memory card Close the cover What if [Memory card locked] appears on the screen Removing the Battery and Memory Card Remove the memory card Number of Shots per Memory Card Can you check the number of shots that can be taken Setting the Date and Time Changing the Date and Time Display the menu Choose [Date/Time] from the 3 tab Change the date and time Date/Time battery Setting the Display Language Formatting Memory Cards Pressing the Shutter Button Taking Pictures (Smart Auto) Shoot What if What if an icon appears in the upper right of the screen Choosing the subject to focus on (Tracking AF) Viewing Images Erasing Images Shooting or Viewing Images in Easy Mode Shooting Movies Stop shooting Zooming while shooting Viewing Movies Play the movie How can I play back movies on a computer Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing Preparations Install the Software Place the CD in the computer’s CD ROM drive Begin installation Connect the camera to the computer Open CameraWindow Transfer and View Images Accessories Separately Sold Accessories Printers Canon-BrandPictBridge Compliant Printers Learning More Components Guide Page Mode Dial Page Screen Display Indicator FUNC. Menu – Basic Operations MENU – Basic Operations Changing the Sound Settings Adjusting the Volume Choose [Volume] Change the volume Adjusting the Screen Brightness Returning the Camera to Default Settings Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down) Clock Functions Shooting with Commonly Used Functions Turning the Flash Off Zooming in More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom) Digital Tele-Converter Choose [Digital Zoom] Choose the setting Inserting the Date and Time Using the Self-Timer Using the Self-Timerto revent Camera Shake Choose Î Customizing the Self-Timer Choose $ Choose the settings What if the number of shots is set to two or more shots Changing the Recording Pixel Setting (Image Size) Changing the Compression Ratio (Image Quality) Approximate Values for Recording Pixels and Compression Ratio Approximate Values for Paper Size Page Adding Effects and Shooting in Various Conditions Shooting in Various Conditions JTake landscapes (Landscape) VTake shots of kids and pets (Kids&Pets) Take shots in low light conditions (Low Light) wTake shots of people at the beach (Beach) OTake shots of foliage (Foliage) PTake shots of people in snow (Snow) tTake shots of fireworks (Fireworks) Easily Changing the Brightness and Color When Shooting (Live View Control) Shooting in Discreet Mode Adding Effects and Shooting (Creative Filters) Shoot images with vivid colors (Super Vivid) Take posterized shots (Poster Effect) Shoot with the Effects of a Fish-EyeLens (Fish- eye Effect) Choose an effect level Take Shots That Look Like a Miniature Model (Miniature Effect) Choose the area to keep in focus Shoot with the Effects of a Toy Camera (Toy Camera Effect) Choose a color tone Shooting in Monochrome Detecting a Face and Shooting (Smart Shutter) Using the Wink Self-Timer Compose the shot and press the shutter button halfway Press the shutter button fully Face the camera and wink What if a wink is not detected Using the Face Self-Timer Join the subjects and look at the camera Shooting Long Exposures Page Choosing Settings Yourself Shooting in Program AE Adjusting the Brightness (Exposure Compensation) Turning the Flash On Adjusting the White Balance Changing the ISO Speed Correcting the Brightness and Shooting (i-Contrast) Continuous Shooting Changing the Tone of an Image (My Colors) Shooting Close-ups(Macro) Shooting Far Away Subjects (Infinity) Changing the AF Frame Mode Tracking AF Center You can reduce the AF frame size Changing the Composition with the Focus Lock Recompose Choosing the Subject to Focus On (Tracking AF) Magnifying the Focal Point Shooting with the AF Lock Shooting with Servo AF Choosing the Person to Focus On (Face Select) Changing the Metering Method Shooting with the AE Lock Shooting with the FE Lock Shooting with Slow Synchro Red-EyeCorrection Checking for Shut Eyes Shooting Using a TV as the Display Page Using Various Functions for Shooting Movies Changing the Movie Mode Shoot Movies That Look Like a Miniature Model (Miniature Effect) Choose a playback speed Playback Speeds and Estimated Playback Times (for 1 Min. Clips) Changing the Image Quality AE Lock/Exposure Shift Other Shooting Functions Editing Save the edited movie Using Various Playback and Editing Functions Quickly Searching Images Searching for Images Using the Jump Display Viewing Slideshows Checking the Focus Magnifying Images Displaying Various Images (Smart Shuffle) Changing Image Transitions Viewing Images on a TV Turn on the TV and switch it to the input the cable is connected to What if the images don’t display correctly on the TV Protecting Images Protect the image Select Range Choose [Select Range] Choose a starting image Choose an ending image Protect images Choose All Images Choose [All Images] Erasing All Images Erase Tagging Images as Favorites Organizing Images by Category (My Category) Page Rotating Images Resizing Images Trimming Page Correcting the Brightness (i-Contrast) Correcting the Red-EyeEffect Page Printing Printing Images Print images Making Print Settings Connect the camera to the printer Choose a menu option Choose the option settings Trimming and Printing (Trimming) Choose the trimming area Print Choosing the Paper Size and Layout for Printing Choose [Paper Settings] Choose a paper size Choose a paper type Choose a layout Available Layout Options Printing ID Photos Choose [ID Photo] Choose the length of the long side and short side Choose the printing area Printing Movies Choose a printing method Printing methods for movies Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) Choosing the Number of Copies Choose [Select Images & Qty.] Set the number of prints Set All Images to Print Once Choose [Select All Images] Clearing All Selections Choose [Clear All Selections] All selections will be cleared Printing chosen images (DPOF) Customizing Camera Settings Changing Camera Settings Low Level Memory Card Formatting Choose [Low Level Format] Start the low level format Complete the low level format Changing the Start-upScreen Registering Recorded Images as the Start-upScreen Register the start-upimage or sounds with the included software Changing the File Number Assignment Creating Folders by Shooting Date Changing the Lens Retract Time Turning Off the Power Saving Function Setting the Screen Shut-OffTime Using the World Clock Set the home time zone Set the world time zone Choose the world time zone Changing Shooting Function Settings Changing the Way the Image Displays Right After Shooting Displaying the Overlay Changing the IS-ModeSettings A3300 IS A3200 IS Changing Playback Function Settings Page Useful Information Using Household Power Troubleshooting Power TV output Shooting Page Shooting movies Playback Memory Card Computer List of Messages That Appear on the Screen Page Information Displayed on the Screen Scene Icons Playback (Detailed Information Display) Summary of Movie Control Panel in “Viewing Movies” (p. 32) Handling Precautions Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Menus Page Page Page Page Page Page Page 3 Set up Menu 1 Playback Menu 2 Print Menu Specifications Page Page Page Index Page Page Page Page Page Disclaimer