Read This First, Test Shots and Disclaimer | Canon A3000 IS specs

Read This First

Test Shots and Disclaimer

Take some initial test shots and play them back to make sure the images were recorded correctly. Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are not liable for any consequential damages arising from any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including memory cards, that results in the failure of an image to be recorded or to be recorded in a way that is machine readable.

Warning Against Copyright Infringement

The images recorded with this camera are intended for personal use. Do not record images that infringe upon copyright laws without the prior permission of the copyright holder. Please be advised that in certain cases the copying of images from performances, exhibitions, or commercial properties by means of a camera or other device may contravene copyright or other legal rights even if the image was shot for personal use.

Warranty Limitations

For information on your camera's warranty, please refer to the Canon Warranty System Booklet supplied with your camera.

For Canon Customer Support contacts, please see the Warranty System Booklet.

LCD Monitor

•The LCD monitor is produced with extremely high-precision manufacturing techniques. More than 99.99% of the pixels operate to specification, but occasionally non-performing pixels may appear as bright or dark dots. This is not a malfunction and has no effect on the recorded image.

•The LCD monitor may be covered with a thin plastic film for protection against scratches during shipment. If so, remove the film before using the camera.

Camera Body Temperature

Please take care when operating the camera for an extended period as the camera body may become warm. This is not a malfunction.

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Canon A3000 IS Read This First, Test Shots and Disclaimer, Warranty Limitations, LCD Monitor, Camera Body Temperature

Contents

Camera User Guide Checking the Package Contents Test Shots and Disclaimer Warranty LimitationsCamera Body Temperature Read This First Shoot various other scenes What Do You Want to Do? Shoot Save ViewShoot/View Movies Print Table of Contents Getting More Out of Your Conventions Used in This Guide Safety Precautions Use only recommended power sourcesCamera Battery and Battery Charger Safety PrecautionsOther Warnings Do not place the battery near pets Page Attaching the Strap/Holding the Camera Getting Started Remove the battery Charging the BatteryRemove the cover Insert the battery Charge the battery Battery Charge Indicator Using the battery and charger effectivelyApproximate Number of Shots That Can Be Taken Open the cover Inserting the Battery and Memory CardCompatible Memory Cards Sold Separately Check the card’s write-protect tab Remove the memory card Removing the Battery and Memory CardInsert the memory card Close the cover Approximate Number of Shots per Memory Card Can you check the number of shots that can be taken?Memory Card Set the date and time Setting the Date and TimeComplete the setting Turn on the camera Choose Date/Time in the 3 tab Date/Time batteryChanging the Date and Time Display the menus Set the display language Setting the Display LanguageEnter Playback mode Display the settings screen Format the memory card Formatting Memory CardsDisplay the menu Choose Format Pressing the Shutter Button Pressing the Shutter ButtonPress halfway lightly to focus Press fully all the way to shoot Focus Choose a modeTaking Pictures Smart Auto Compose the shot Scene Icons What if What if a flashing appears?What if the camera does not play any sounds? Switching to Shooting mode Viewing ImagesChoose an image Erasing Images Choose an image to eraseErase the image Press the r button Shooting in Easy ModeEnter 9 mode Turning Off the Flash Erasing Images Viewing or Erasing in Easy ModeViewing Single Images Viewing Slideshows Shooting Movies Enter E mode Shooting Movies Stop shootingMagnifying the subject while shooting Estimated Shooting Times Viewing Movies Choose a moviePlay the movie Macintosh Transferring Images to a Computer for ViewingSystem Requirements Windows Place the CD in the computer’s CD-ROM drive Install the SoftwareBegin installation Preparations Open CameraWindow Connect the camera to the computer Transfer and View Images Supplied with Camera Accessories Flash Separately Sold AccessoriesPower Supplies Using accessories abroad Separately Sold Accessories Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommendedPrinters Learning More Components Guide Mode Dial Shooting preparation complete/Display off p IndicatorIndicator Color Status Operation Status Green Screen Display Switching the Display Histogram during Playback Power Saving Function Auto Power DownPower Saving during Shooting Power Saving during Playback Choose a menu item Choose a shooting modeFUNC. Menu Basic Operations Display the FUNC. menu Choose a tab Menu Basic Operations Changing the Sound Settings Adjusting the VolumeMuting Sounds Choose LCD Brightness Using the MenuUsing the l Button Changing the Screen Brightness Are there functions that cannot be reset? Returning the Camera to Default SettingsChoose Reset All Reset the settings Perform the low level format Low Level Memory Card Formatting Clock Functions About low level formattingClock Functions Shooting in Special Conditions and Commonly Used Functions Shooting in Various Conditions Shoot Enter K modeShooting in Special Scenes HTake indoor shots Indoor PTake shots of people in snow Snow Take shots in low light conditions Low LightWTake shots of people at the beach Beach OTake shots of foliage Foliage Modes for other scenes Adding Effects and ShootingShoot images with vivid colors Super Vivid Take posterized shots Poster Effect Turning the Flash Off Press the r button ChooseWhat if a flashing appears? What if the zoom factor appears in blue? Zooming in Closely on Subjects Digital ZoomPress the zoom button toward Press it toward i again Zooming in Closely on Subjects Digital Zoom Accept the settingDigital Tele-Converter Choose Digital Zoom Choose Date Stamp Inserting the Date and Time Press the p button Choose Ò Using the Self-Timer Join the subjects and look at the camera Using the Face Self-TimerCompose the shot and press the shutter button halfway Press the shutter button fullyPage Choosing Settings Yourself Adjust the brightness Adjusting the Brightness Exposure CompensationAdjust the settings according to your purposes pp Shoot Enter Exposure Compensation mode Choose e Turning the Flash OnShooting Close-ups Macro Choose h Choose u Changing the Recording Pixel Setting Image SizeChoosesetting. the recording pixel Shooting Far Away Subjects Infinity Choosesetting. the compression ratio Changing the Compression Ratio Image Quality16 GB Changing the Compression Ratio Image Quality Approximate Values for Paper Size Changing the ISO Speed Choose the ISO speedChanging the ISO speed Function Adjusting the White BalanceCustom White Balance Choose the white balance Changing the Tone of an Image My Colors Custom ColorChoose My Colors Choose Î Shooting Using the Two Second Self- TimerChoose a Drive mode Continuous Shooting What if the number of shots is set to two or more shots? Customizing the Self-TimerChoose the settings Choose $ Shooting Using a TV Monitor Changing the Composition with the Focus LockRecompose Getting More Out of Your Camera Choose AF Frame Changing the AF Frame ModeFace AiAF Center You can reduce the AF frame size Magnifying the Focal PointChoose AF-Point Zoom Check the focus Confirming the number of detected faces Enter Face Select modeChoosing the Person to Focus On Face Select Choosefocus. the face on which to Lock the focus Changing the Metering ModeChoose the Metering mode Shooting with the AF Lock Choose h p Lock the flash exposure Shooting with the AE LockShooting with the FE Lock Lock the exposure Red-Eye Correction Choose Flash SettingsAdjust the setting Shooting with Slow Synchro Confirm the exposure Shooting Long ExposuresChoose ≈ Choose the shutter speed Using Various Functions for Shooting Movies Estimated Shooting Time Choose the image quality settingChanging the Image Quality Image Quality Table Zooming in More Closely on Subjects Digital Zoom p AE Lock/Exposure ShiftOther Shooting Functions Change the exposure Summary of Movie Control Panel in Viewing Movies p Playback Functions Editing Set the editing rangeCheck the edited movie Editing Save the edited movie Using Various Playback Editing Functions Press the zoom button toward g Searching Images Using Index DisplayQuickly Searching Images Searching Images by Scrolling Choose a jump method Searching for Images Using the Jump DisplaySwitch images Searching for Images Using the Jump Display Choose Start Make the settingViewing Slideshows Choose Slideshow Change the magnification level or location Press the l button, and switch to the focus check display pSwitch frames Checking the Focus Choose Transition Magnifying ImagesChanging Image Transitions Press the zoom button toward k Viewing Images on a TV Turn off the camera and TV Connect the camera to the TVWhat if the images don’t properly display on the TV? Choose Select Protecting ImagesChoosing Images Individually Choose Protect Choose the starting image Choose RangeProtect images Choose Select Range Choose All Images Choose the ending imageChoose All Images Choose Erase all Erasing All ImagesChoose Erase Erase Erasing All Images Erase all images Choose Favorites Tagging Images as Favorites Choose My Category Organizing Images by Category My Category Rotating Images Rotating ImagesChoose Rotate Rotate the image Save the new image Resizing ImagesChoose Resize Choose an image size Save as a new image and display Adjust the trimming areaTrimming Choose Trimming Correcting the Red-Eye Effect Choose Red-Eye CorrectionCorrect the image Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers Printing Choose an image to print Printing ImagesConnect the camera to the printer Turn on the printer Turn on the camera Printing Images Print images Choosing Images for Printing Dpof Print SettingsChoose Print Settings Adjust the settings Set the number of prints Make print settingsChoosing the Number of Copies Choose Select Images & Qty Printing Images with Dpof Settings Set All Images to Print OnceClearing All Selections Customizing Camera Settings Changing Camera Settings Turning off Hints & TipsChange Sounds Register images or sounds with the included software Changing Camera SettingsChanging the Start-up Screen Registering the Start-up Screen Changing the File Number Assignment Turning Off the Start-up Image Turning off the Power Saving Function Creating Folders by Shooting DateChanging the Lens Retract Time Set the world time zone Setting the Screen Shut-Off TimeUsing the World Clock Set the home time zone Choose the world time zone Changing Shooting Function SettingsChanging Shooting Function Settings Turning off the AF Assist Beam Turning Off the Red-Eye Reduction Function Changing the Image Display Time Right After ShootingChanging the Way the Image Displays Right After Shooting Displaying the Overlay Changing the IS-Mode Settings Choosing the Image that First Displays in Playback Changing Playback Function Settings Useful Information Plug the cord into the coupler Using Household PowerConnect the power cord Insert the coupler Shooting TroubleshootingPower TV output Subject is too dark Image taken using the flash is too bright overexposedWhite dots appear on the image when shooting with the flash Image is blurred Shooting movies PlaybackComputer List of Messages That Appear on the Screen Camera error was detected Error number Communication errorNaming error Lens Error Shooting Information Display Information Displayed on the Screen Information Displayed on the Screen Playback Detailed Information Display Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode FunctionFUNC. Menu P t ≈ Shooting Menu Menus 137 Set up Menu MenusOptions/Summary Ref. Playback Menu Print MenuOptions/Summary 140 Specifications 141 Battery Charger CB-2LA/2LAE Specifications Battery Pack NB-8L Handling Precautions Index 145 146 Disclaimer