Canon A300 1, 2, 3

● Shooting ●

Using the Focus Lock

The following types of subjects may not be

suited to autofocus photography. Use the focus

lock in these situations.

• Subjects with extremely low contrast to the

surroundings

• Subjects with extremely bright objects at the

center of the composition

• Subjects that are moving quickly

• Subjects through glass

Try to shoot as close to the glass as possible

to reduce the chances of light reflecting back

off the glass.

1Aim the camera so that a subject at

the same focal distance as the main

subject is centered in the viewfinder

or in the AF frame displayed on the

LCD monitor.

2Press and hold the shutter button

halfway, and wait until the camera

beeps twice.

3Re-aim the camera direction to

compose the shot as desired and

press the shutter button all the way.

Contents

Main ENGLISH DIGITAL CAMERA Camera User Guide Camera User Guide Quick Start Shoot the image View the image To erase Components Guide Front View Back View Operation Panel About this Camera User Guide Symbols Used Question? Look here first. Adjusting the Exposure Table of Contents Table of Contents Replaying 66 Erasing 77 Printing 79 Image Transfer Settings (DPOF Transfer Order) 98 Page Read this First Please Read Test Shots Warning Against Copyright Infringement Warranty Limitations Safety Precautions WARNINGS Page Page CAUTIONS Preventing Malfunctions Page 5 close the CF card slot / battery cover. Proper Battery Handling WARNINGS Battery Status Indications About CF Cards Page 6 7 Setting the Language 2 3 4 6 5 Using the Soft Case (Optional) 1 Switching between Shooting / Replay Shooting mode. Shooting Mode 1 Replay mode. Press the button again or press the shutter button halfway to return to the Shooting mode. Replay Mode 1 Using the LCD Monitor Shooting Mode Replay Mode Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor Shooting Mode Replay Mode (Simple Display) Replay Mode (Detailed Display) Using the Viewfinder optical viewfinder and shoot. 1 Pressing the Shutter Button Pressing Halfway Pressing Fully Reviewing an Image Right After Shooting Using the Digital Zoom Adjust Zoom Selecting Menus and Settings 2 3 4 2 3 4 5 FUNC. Menu Rec. / Play / Set up / My Camera Menu Menu Settings and Default Settings Items set with the MENU button Page Page 1 2 3 Page Page File Format of My Camera Settings Shooting Selecting the Shooting Mode 1 2 3 1 Changing the Resolution / Compression You can change the resolution and compression (excluding movies) settings to suit your purpose. Page Using the Flash 1 necessary to select the desired flash mode. : Available : Available only for the first image Page Macro / Infinity Modes selector) to display or . Continuous Mode Self-Timer Stitch Assist Mode Framing a Subject 1 2 3 4 Movie Mode The resolution can be set to [ (640 x 480)], [ (320 x 240)], or [ (160 x 120)]. (p. 47) 1 start recording movie images. 2 again to stop the recording. Using the Focus Lock 1 2 3 Switching between AF Modes 2 3 Switching between Light Metering Modes You can switch between metering modes to shoot. 1Press ( on the omni selector) as necessary to display either , , or . Adjusting the Exposure 1 2 3 Setting the White Balance * with . 2 1 2 4 3 Page Changing the Photo Effect An image can be recorded in a different Photo Effect Mode. 1Press the FUNC. button, and select * with . 2 Changing the ISO Speed 1 2 Resetting the File Number Select the set up method for the file number. press the MENU button. 1 No. Reset). 2 Replaying Displaying Images Individually 1 2 1 Page Viewing Movies 2 3 Fast Forwarding/Rewinding Editing Movies 1 press the SET button. 2 the SET button. 3 4 5 6 Replaying 7 , and press the SET button. Rotating Images in the Display 2 3 Attaching Sound Memos to Image 1 2 3 Playing the Sound Memos Erasing the Sound Memos Erasing the Sound Memos Settings Auto Play 1 Play) and press the SET button. Auto play starts. Pausing and Resuming Auto Play Stopping Auto Play 2 3 Erasing Erasing Single Images 1 2 Erasing All Images 1 2 Erasing Formatting a CF Card the SET button. 1 (Format) and press the SET button. 2 Printing About Printing Page Selecting from the Print Order Menu Direct Print Function - Replay DPOF Settings - Replay Connecting the Camera to a Printer 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 Printing 1 2 3 Page Print Settings (Direct Print Function) 1 2 3 I Specifying the Printing Area (Trimming) You can print a portion of the image. 1 SET button. Press to select [Trimming] and press the SET button. 2 Changing the Size of the Trimming Frame Setting the Position of the Trimming Frame. Rotating the Trimming Frame 3 2 3 For setting all images on the CF card 2 3 4 5 2 3 Printing with DPOF Print Settings 2 3 4 Page Image Transfer Settings (DPOF Transfer Order) Setting the Image Transfer 1 2 Image Transfer Settings (DPOF Transfer Order) 3 For setting images one by one For setting all images on the CF card Page Downloading Images to a Computer Connecting the camera to a computer via the USB Cable 1 applications bundled on the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk. 2 cable to the computer's USB port and the camera's DIGITAL terminal. Downloading Images to a Computer 3 1 2 Downloading directly from a CF card 1 2 3 List of Menu Options and Messages FUNC. Menu Rec. Menu Play Menu Page Set up Menu Page My Camera Menu Resetting the Settings to Default 1 2 3 List of Messages The following table explains each of the messages that may appear on the LCD monitor. Page Page Page Appendices 1 Replacing the Date Battery 2 3 4 5 6 Using the Optional Battery Kits Page Page 1 2 Camera Care and Maintenance Troubleshooting Page Page Page Page Specifications Subject to change without notice. Page Page Page CF Cards and Estimated Capacities (Recordable Images) Approximate File Size for One Image Battery Performance NiMH Battery NB-1AH Battery Charger CB-3AH Compact Power Adapter CA-PS800 CompactFlash Card Index A B C D F I L M P R S Page Page FCC Notice (Digital Camera, Model PC1045) Page Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode