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Canon A800 manual Screen Display, Switching the Display, Shooting, Playback

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Screen Display

Switching the Display

Shooting

You can change the screen display by pressing the n button, then choosing [Shooting Info] from the 4 tab. Refer to pp. 126 for details on information that appears on the screen.

[On]	[Off]
Information Display	No Information Display

Playback

You can change the screen display by pressing the n button, then choosing [Info Display] from the 1 tab. Refer to pp. 128 for details on information that appears on the screen.

[Off]	[Standard]	[Detailed]	[Focus Check]
No Information	Simple Information	Detailed Information	Focus Check
Display	Display	Display	Display (p. 89)

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Canon A800 manual Screen Display, Switching the Display, Shooting, Playback

Contents

Camera User Guide Checking the Package Contents Read This First Warranty LimitationsCamera Body Temperature Test Shots and DisclaimerWhat Do You Want to Do? ShootView SaveTable of Contents Using Various Functions for Safety Precautions Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to people’s eyesThis could lead to injury or damage the camera Conventions Used in This Guide Conventions Used in This GuideGetting Started Attaching the Strap/Holding the CameraCheck the card’s write-protect tab Compatible Memory Cards Sold SeparatelyInserting the Batteries and Memory Card Open the coverClose the cover Removing the Memory CardInsert the memory card Number of Possible ShotsNumber of Shots per Memory Card Battery Charge IndicatorCompatible Batteries Turn on the camera Setting the Date and TimeComplete the setting Set the date and timeDisplay the menu Date/Time batteryChanging the Date and Time Choose Date/TimeDisplay the settings screen Setting the Display LanguageEnter Playback mode Set the display languageChoose OK Formatting Memory CardsChoose Format Format the memory cardPress halfway Press lightly to focus Pressing the Shutter ButtonComplete formatting Press fully Press fully to shootCompose the shot Enter » modeTaking Pictures Smart Auto FocusTaking Pictures Smart Auto ShootWhat if What if a flashing appears?What if the screen turns off when you try to shoot? What if an icon appears in the upper right of the screen?Choose an image Switching to Shooting modeViewing Images Erase the image Erasing ImagesChoose an image to erase Enter E mode Shooting MoviesZooming while shooting Stop shootingShooting Time Shooting MoviesPlay the movie Viewing MoviesChoose a movie Macintosh System RequirementsWindows Preparations Install the SoftwareBegin installation Windows Place the CD in the computer’s CD ROM driveConnect the camera to the computer Open CameraWindowTransfer and View Images Accessories Supplied with CameraUsing Accessories Abroad Separately Sold AccessoriesPower Supplies Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended Other AccessoriesSeparately Sold Accessories FlashLearning More Special Scene Mode Mode ButtonAuto Mode Components GuidePp , 126 Components GuideShooting Switching the DisplayScreen Display PlaybackOverexposure Warning during Playback IndicatorScreen Display in Dark Shooting Conditions Histogram during PlaybackChoose a menu item FUNC. Menu Basic OperationsDisplay the FUNC. menu Choose an optionChoose an item Menu Basic OperationsChoose a tab Choose Mute Changing the Sound SettingsMuting Sounds Change the volume Adjusting the VolumeChoose Volume Changing the Sound SettingsReset the settings Returning the Camera to Default SettingsChoose Reset All Are there functions that cannot be reset?Power Saving during Shooting Power Saving during PlaybackPage Shooting with Commonly Used Functions What if a flashing appears? Turning the Flash OffPress the r button Choose Press the i zoom button again Zooming in More Closely on Subjects Digital ZoomPress the i zoom button Turning off the digital zoomChoose Digital Zoom Choose the settingDigital Tele-Converter Zooming in More Closely on Subjects Digital ZoomInserting the Date and Time Choose Date StampPress the p button Choose Ò Using the Self-TimerUsing the Self-Timer Using the Self-Timer to Prevent Camera Shake Choose ÎChoose $ Customizing the Self-TimerChoose the settings What if the number of shots is set to two or more shots?Changing the Compression Ratio Image Quality Changing the Recording Pixel Setting Image SizeChoose the recording pixel setting Choose the compression ratioRecording Pixels Compression Approximate Values for Paper SizeChanging the Compression Ratio Image Quality RatioAdding Effects and Shooting in Various Conditions Shoot Take shots with reduced blur Blur Reduction Choose a Shooting modeShooting in Various Conditions Take portraits PortraitOTake shots of foliage Foliage Take shots in low light conditions Low LightWTake shots of people at the beach Beach PTake shots of people in snow SnowTTake shots of fireworks Fireworks Lets you take shots of fireworks in vivid colorsTake posterized shots Poster Effect Adding Effects and ShootingShoot Shoot images with vivid colors Super Vivid Press the shutter button fully Using the Face Self-TimerCompose the shot and press the shutter button halfway Join the subjects and look at the cameraChoose the shutter speed Shooting Long ExposuresChoose ≈ Confirm the exposurePage Choosing Settings Yourself Shooting in Program AE Enter G modeAdjust the settings according to your purposes pp Shoot Adjust the brightness Adjusting the Brightness Exposure CompensationEnter Exposure Compensation mode Turning the Flash OnChoose the white balance function Adjusting the White BalanceCustom White Balance Changing the ISO speed Changing the ISO SpeedChoose the ISO speed Choose a Drive mode Continuous ShootingCustom Color Choose My ColorsChoose e Shooting Close-ups MacroShooting Far Away Subjects Infinity Choose uChoose AF Frame Changing the AF Frame ModeFace AiAF Changing the Composition with the Focus Lock Changing the AF Frame ModeCenter RecomposeCheck the focus Magnifying the Focal PointChoose AF-Point Zoom What if the display does not magnify?Lock the focus Shooting with the AF LockChanging the Metering Method Compose the scene and shootChoose ! p Lock the exposure Shooting with the AE LockShooting with the FE Lock Choose h p Lock the flash exposureShooting with Slow Synchro Choose …Red-Eye Correction Shooting Using a TV as the DisplayChoose Flash Settings Page Using Various Functions for Shooting Movies Image Quality and Shooting Time per Memory Card Choose the image quality settingChanging the Image Quality AE Lock/Exposure Shift Change the exposureOther Shooting Functions Zooming in More Closely On SubjectsUsing Various Playback and Editing Functions Press the g zoom button Searching Images Using Index DisplayQuickly Searching Images Searching from a large number of imagesSwitch images Choose a jump methodChoose Slideshow Choose a settingViewing Slideshows Choose StartChoose Focus Check Switch framesChecking the Focus Change the magnification level or locationPress the k zoom button Magnifying ImagesChanging Image Transitions Choose TransitionWhat if the images don’t display correctly on the TV? Viewing Images on a TVTurn off the camera and TV Connect the camera to the TV Protect the image Protecting ImagesChoose Protect Erase all images Erasing All ImagesChoose Erase all Rotate the image Rotating ImagesChoose Rotate Choose an image size Resizing ImagesChoose Resize Save the new imageCorrect the image Correcting the Red-Eye EffectChoose Red-Eye Correction Save as a new image and displayPrinting Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant PrintersTurn on the printer Turn on the camera Printing ImagesEasy Print Print images Printing ImagesMaking Print Settings Choose the trimming area Trimming and Printing TrimmingChoose Trimming PrintChoose a layout Choose a paper sizeChoose a paper type Choose the length of the long side and short side Available Layout OptionsPrinting ID Photos Choose ID Photo Choose the printing areaPrint Printing methods for movies Printing Movies Connect the camera to the printerChoose a printing method Adjust the settings Print SettingsChoose Print Settings Choosing Images for Printing DpofSet the number of prints Choosing the Number of CopiesChoose Select Images & Qty Choosing Images for Printing DpofSet All Images to Print Once Clearing All Selections108 Customizing Camera Settings Choose Low Level Format Changing Camera SettingsLow Level Memory Card Formatting Start the low level formatChanging the File Number Assignment Changing Camera SettingsTurning Off the Start-up Image Changing the Lens Retract Time Turning Off the Power Saving FunctionCreating Folders by Shooting Date Changing Shooting Function Settings Changing Shooting Function SettingsSetting the Screen Shut-Off Time Turning Off the AF Assist BeamTurning Off the Red-Eye Reduction Function Changing the Image Display Time Right After ShootingDisplaying the Overlay Changing the Way the Image Displays Right After ShootingChanging Playback Function Settings Choosing the Image that First Displays in PlaybackUseful Information Replacing the Date/Time Battery Insert the coupler Using Household PowerTurn off the camera Open the cover Connect the power cord Using Household PowerTV output TroubleshootingPower White dots appear on the image when shooting with the flash TroubleshootingImage taken using the flash is too bright overexposed Cannot make settings for shooting functions or FUNC. menuShooting movies ComputerList of Messages That Appear on the Screen Camera error was detected Error number Naming errorLens Error File ErrorInformation Displayed on the Screen Shooting Information DisplayScene Icons Playback Detailed Information Display Number pSummary of Movie Control Panel in Viewing Movies p Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Flash pp , 67Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode 131132 133 Menus Shooting MenuMenus Playback Menu Set up MenuContent Ref. Print Menu Handling Precautions Specifications DigicSpecifications Index 142 Troubleshooting 121 Video J Movies Viewing IndexDisclaimer