Canon A3100 IS, A3000 IS, A3150 IS guide

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Canon A3100 IS, A3000 IS, A3150 IS manual

Contents

Camera User Guide Checking the Package Contents Warranty Limitations Camera Body TemperatureRead This First Test Shots and Disclaimer What Do You Want to Do? Shoot Shoot various other scenes View Shoot/View MoviesPrint Save Table of Contents Getting More Out of Your Conventions Used in This Guide Use only recommended power sources Safety PrecautionsCamera Safety Precautions Battery and Battery ChargerOther Warnings Do not place the battery near pets Page Getting Started Attaching the Strap/Holding the Camera Charging the Battery Remove the cover Insert the batteryCharge the battery Remove the battery Using the battery and charger effectively Battery Charge IndicatorApproximate Number of Shots That Can Be Taken Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Compatible Memory Cards Sold SeparatelyCheck the card’s write-protect tab Open the cover Removing the Battery and Memory Card Insert the memory cardClose the cover Remove the memory card Can you check the number of shots that can be taken? Approximate Number of Shots per Memory CardMemory Card Setting the Date and Time Complete the settingTurn on the camera Set the date and time Date/Time battery Changing the Date and TimeDisplay the menus Choose Date/Time in the 3 tab Setting the Display Language Enter Playback modeDisplay the settings screen Set the display language Formatting Memory Cards Display the menuChoose Format Format the memory card Pressing the Shutter Button Press halfway lightly to focusPress fully all the way to shoot Pressing the Shutter Button Choose a mode Taking Pictures Smart AutoCompose the shot Focus Scene Icons What if a flashing appears? What ifWhat if the camera does not play any sounds? Viewing Images Switching to Shooting modeChoose an image Choose an image to erase Erasing ImagesErase the image Shooting in Easy Mode Enter 9 modeTurning Off the Flash Press the r button Viewing or Erasing in Easy Mode Viewing Single ImagesViewing Slideshows Erasing Images Enter E mode Shooting Movies Stop shooting Magnifying the subject while shootingEstimated Shooting Times Shooting Movies Choose a movie Viewing MoviesPlay the movie Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing System RequirementsWindows Macintosh Install the Software Begin installationPreparations Place the CD in the computer’s CD-ROM drive Connect the camera to the computer Open CameraWindow Transfer and View Images Accessories Supplied with Camera Separately Sold Accessories Power SuppliesUsing accessories abroad Flash Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended Separately Sold AccessoriesPrinters Learning More Mode Dial Components Guide Indicator IndicatorColor Status Operation Status Green Shooting preparation complete/Display off p Switching the Display Screen Display Power Saving Function Auto Power Down Power Saving during ShootingPower Saving during Playback Histogram during Playback Choose a shooting mode FUNC. Menu Basic OperationsDisplay the FUNC. menu Choose a menu item Menu Basic Operations Choose a tab Adjusting the Volume Changing the Sound SettingsMuting Sounds Using the Menu Using the l ButtonChanging the Screen Brightness Choose LCD Brightness Returning the Camera to Default Settings Choose Reset AllReset the settings Are there functions that cannot be reset? Low Level Memory Card Formatting Perform the low level format About low level formatting Clock FunctionsClock Functions Shooting in Special Conditions and Commonly Used Functions Shooting in Various Conditions Enter K mode Shooting in Special ScenesHTake indoor shots Indoor Shoot Take shots in low light conditions Low Light WTake shots of people at the beach BeachOTake shots of foliage Foliage PTake shots of people in snow Snow Adding Effects and Shooting Shoot images with vivid colors Super VividTake posterized shots Poster Effect Modes for other scenes Press the r button Choose Turning the Flash OffWhat if a flashing appears? Zooming in Closely on Subjects Digital Zoom Press the zoom button towardPress it toward i again What if the zoom factor appears in blue? Accept the setting Digital Tele-ConverterChoose Digital Zoom Zooming in Closely on Subjects Digital Zoom Inserting the Date and Time Choose Date Stamp Using the Self-Timer Press the p button Choose Ò Using the Face Self-Timer Compose the shot and press the shutter button halfwayPress the shutter button fully Join the subjects and look at the cameraPage Choosing Settings Yourself Adjusting the Brightness Exposure Compensation Adjust the settings according to your purposes pp ShootEnter Exposure Compensation mode Adjust the brightness Turning the Flash On Shooting Close-ups MacroChoose h Choose e Changing the Recording Pixel Setting Image Size Choosesetting. the recording pixelShooting Far Away Subjects Infinity Choose u Changing the Compression Ratio Image Quality Choosesetting. the compression ratio16 GB Approximate Values for Paper Size Changing the Compression Ratio Image Quality Choose the ISO speed Changing the ISO SpeedChanging the ISO speed Adjusting the White Balance Custom White BalanceChoose the white balance Function Custom Color Changing the Tone of an Image My ColorsChoose My Colors Shooting Using the Two Second Self- Timer Choose a Drive modeContinuous Shooting Choose Î Customizing the Self-Timer Choose the settingsChoose $ What if the number of shots is set to two or more shots? Changing the Composition with the Focus Lock Shooting Using a TV MonitorRecompose Getting More Out of Your Camera Changing the AF Frame Mode Face AiAFCenter Choose AF Frame Magnifying the Focal Point Choose AF-Point ZoomCheck the focus You can reduce the AF frame size Enter Face Select mode Choosing the Person to Focus On Face SelectChoosefocus. the face on which to Confirming the number of detected faces Changing the Metering Mode Choose the Metering modeShooting with the AF Lock Lock the focus Shooting with the AE Lock Shooting with the FE LockLock the exposure Choose h p Lock the flash exposure Choose Flash Settings Adjust the settingShooting with Slow Synchro Red-Eye Correction Shooting Long Exposures Choose ≈Choose the shutter speed Confirm the exposure Using Various Functions for Shooting Movies Choose the image quality setting Changing the Image QualityImage Quality Table Estimated Shooting Time AE Lock/Exposure Shift Other Shooting FunctionsChange the exposure Zooming in More Closely on Subjects Digital Zoom p Playback Functions Summary of Movie Control Panel in Viewing Movies p Set the editing range EditingCheck the edited movie Save the edited movie Editing Using Various Playback Editing Functions Searching Images Using Index Display Quickly Searching ImagesSearching Images by Scrolling Press the zoom button toward g Searching for Images Using the Jump Display Switch imagesSearching for Images Using the Jump Display Choose a jump method Make the setting Viewing SlideshowsChoose Slideshow Choose Start Press the l button, and switch to the focus check display p Switch framesChecking the Focus Change the magnification level or location Magnifying Images Changing Image TransitionsPress the zoom button toward k Choose Transition Turn off the camera and TV Connect the camera to the TV Viewing Images on a TVWhat if the images don’t properly display on the TV? Protecting Images Choosing Images IndividuallyChoose Protect Choose Select Choose Range Protect imagesChoose Select Range Choose the starting image Choose the ending image Choose All ImagesChoose All Images Erasing All Images Choose EraseErase Choose Erase all Erase all images Erasing All Images Tagging Images as Favorites Choose Favorites Organizing Images by Category My Category Choose My Category Rotating Images Choose RotateRotate the image Rotating Images Resizing Images Choose ResizeChoose an image size Save the new image Adjust the trimming area TrimmingChoose Trimming Save as a new image and display Choose Red-Eye Correction Correcting the Red-Eye EffectCorrect the image Printing Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers Printing Images Connect the camera to the printerTurn on the printer Turn on the camera Choose an image to print Print images Printing Images Print Settings Choose Print SettingsAdjust the settings Choosing Images for Printing Dpof Make print settings Choosing the Number of CopiesChoose Select Images & Qty Set the number of prints Set All Images to Print Once Printing Images with Dpof SettingsClearing All Selections Customizing Camera Settings Turning off Hints & Tips Changing Camera SettingsChange Sounds Changing Camera Settings Changing the Start-up ScreenRegistering the Start-up Screen Register images or sounds with the included software Turning Off the Start-up Image Changing the File Number Assignment Creating Folders by Shooting Date Turning off the Power Saving FunctionChanging the Lens Retract Time Setting the Screen Shut-Off Time Using the World ClockSet the home time zone Set the world time zone Changing Shooting Function Settings Changing Shooting Function SettingsTurning off the AF Assist Beam Choose the world time zone Changing the Image Display Time Right After Shooting Turning Off the Red-Eye Reduction FunctionChanging the Way the Image Displays Right After Shooting Changing the IS-Mode Settings Displaying the Overlay Changing Playback Function Settings Choosing the Image that First Displays in Playback Useful Information Using Household Power Connect the power cordInsert the coupler Plug the cord into the coupler Troubleshooting PowerTV output Shooting Image taken using the flash is too bright overexposed White dots appear on the image when shooting with the flashImage is blurred Subject is too dark Playback Shooting moviesComputer List of Messages That Appear on the Screen Communication error Naming errorLens Error Camera error was detected Error number Information Displayed on the Screen Shooting Information Display Playback Detailed Information Display Information Displayed on the Screen Function Functions Available in Each Shooting ModeFUNC. Menu P t ≈ Menus Shooting Menu 137 Menus Set up MenuOptions/Summary Ref. Print Menu Playback MenuOptions/Summary Specifications 140 141 Specifications Battery Pack NB-8L Battery Charger CB-2LA/2LAE Handling Precautions Index 145 146 Disclaimer