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Models: A800

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	What Do You Want to Do?
View
z Look at my pictures		23
z	...............................	88
	Automatically play back pictures (slideshow)	1
z Look at my pictures on a TV		91
z Look at my pictures on a computer		28
z Quickly search pictures		86, 87
z Erase pictures		24, 93
Shoot/View Movies
z Shoot movies		25
z View movies		E27
		2
	Print
z Easily print pictures		98

Save

z Save images to a computer .........................................................28

Other
z Turn off sounds		42
z	................................................................	33
	Use the camera abroad	3
z Understand what is displayed on the screen		126

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Contents

Camera User Guide Checking the Package Contents Camera Body Temperature Warranty LimitationsRead This First Test Shots and DisclaimerShoot What Do You Want to Do?Save ViewTable of Contents Using Various Functions for Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to people’s eyes Safety PrecautionsThis could lead to injury or damage the camera Conventions Used in This Guide Conventions Used in This GuideAttaching the Strap/Holding the Camera Getting StartedInserting the Batteries and Memory Card Compatible Memory Cards Sold SeparatelyCheck the card’s write-protect tab Open the coverInsert the memory card Removing the Memory CardClose the cover Number of Possible ShotsNumber of Shots per Memory Card Battery Charge IndicatorCompatible Batteries Complete the setting Setting the Date and TimeTurn on the camera Set the date and timeChanging the Date and Time Date/Time batteryDisplay the menu Choose Date/TimeEnter Playback mode Setting the Display LanguageDisplay the settings screen Set the display languageChoose Format Formatting Memory CardsChoose OK Format the memory cardComplete formatting Pressing the Shutter ButtonPress halfway Press lightly to focus Press fully Press fully to shootTaking Pictures Smart Auto Enter » modeCompose the shot FocusWhat if ShootTaking Pictures Smart Auto What if a flashing appears?What if an icon appears in the upper right of the screen? What if the screen turns off when you try to shoot?Choose an image Switching to Shooting modeViewing Images Erase the image Erasing ImagesChoose an image to erase Shooting Movies Enter E modeShooting Time Stop shootingZooming while shooting Shooting MoviesPlay the movie Viewing MoviesChoose a movie Macintosh System RequirementsWindows Begin installation Install the SoftwarePreparations Windows Place the CD in the computer’s CD ROM driveOpen CameraWindow Connect the camera to the computerTransfer and View Images Supplied with Camera AccessoriesUsing Accessories Abroad Separately Sold AccessoriesPower Supplies Separately Sold Accessories Other AccessoriesUse of genuine Canon accessories is recommended FlashLearning More Auto Mode Mode ButtonSpecial Scene Mode Components GuideComponents Guide Pp , 126Screen Display Switching the DisplayShooting PlaybackScreen Display in Dark Shooting Conditions IndicatorOverexposure Warning during Playback Histogram during PlaybackDisplay the FUNC. menu FUNC. Menu Basic OperationsChoose a menu item Choose an optionChoose an item Menu Basic OperationsChoose a tab Choose Mute Changing the Sound SettingsMuting Sounds Choose Volume Adjusting the VolumeChange the volume Changing the Sound SettingsChoose Reset All Returning the Camera to Default SettingsReset the settings Are there functions that cannot be reset?Power Saving during Playback Power Saving during ShootingPage Shooting with Commonly Used Functions What if a flashing appears? Turning the Flash OffPress the r button Choose Press the i zoom button Zooming in More Closely on Subjects Digital ZoomPress the i zoom button again Turning off the digital zoomDigital Tele-Converter Choose the settingChoose Digital Zoom Zooming in More Closely on Subjects Digital ZoomChoose Date Stamp Inserting the Date and TimePress the p button Choose Ò Using the Self-TimerUsing the Self-Timer Choose Î Using the Self-Timer to Prevent Camera ShakeChoose the settings Customizing the Self-TimerChoose $ What if the number of shots is set to two or more shots?Choose the recording pixel setting Changing the Recording Pixel Setting Image SizeChanging the Compression Ratio Image Quality Choose the compression ratioChanging the Compression Ratio Image Quality Approximate Values for Paper SizeRecording Pixels Compression RatioAdding Effects and Shooting in Various Conditions Shooting in Various Conditions Choose a Shooting modeShoot Take shots with reduced blur Blur Reduction Take portraits PortraitWTake shots of people at the beach Beach Take shots in low light conditions Low LightOTake shots of foliage Foliage PTake shots of people in snow SnowLets you take shots of fireworks in vivid colors TTake shots of fireworks FireworksTake posterized shots Poster Effect Adding Effects and ShootingShoot Shoot images with vivid colors Super Vivid Compose the shot and press the shutter button halfway Using the Face Self-TimerPress the shutter button fully Join the subjects and look at the cameraChoose ≈ Shooting Long ExposuresChoose the shutter speed Confirm the exposurePage Choosing Settings Yourself Shooting in Program AE Enter G modeAdjust the settings according to your purposes pp Shoot Enter Exposure Compensation mode Adjusting the Brightness Exposure CompensationAdjust the brightness 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 Continuous Shooting Choose a Drive modeChoose My Colors Custom ColorShooting Far Away Subjects Infinity Shooting Close-ups MacroChoose e Choose uChoose AF Frame Changing the AF Frame ModeFace AiAF Center Changing the AF Frame ModeChanging the Composition with the Focus Lock RecomposeChoose AF-Point Zoom Magnifying the Focal PointCheck the focus What if the display does not magnify?Changing the Metering Method Shooting with the AF LockLock the focus Compose the scene and shootShooting with the FE Lock Shooting with the AE LockChoose ! p Lock the exposure Choose h p Lock the flash exposureChoose … Shooting with Slow SynchroRed-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 Change the exposure AE Lock/Exposure ShiftZooming in More Closely On Subjects Other Shooting FunctionsUsing Various Playback and Editing Functions Quickly Searching Images Searching Images Using Index DisplayPress the g zoom button Searching from a large number of imagesChoose a jump method Switch imagesViewing Slideshows Choose a settingChoose Slideshow Choose StartChecking the Focus Switch framesChoose Focus Check Change the magnification level or locationChanging Image Transitions Magnifying ImagesPress the k zoom button 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 Resize Resizing ImagesChoose an image size Save the new imageChoose Red-Eye Correction Correcting the Red-Eye EffectCorrect the image Save as a new image and displayCanon-Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers PrintingTurn on the printer Turn on the camera Printing ImagesEasy Print Printing Images Print imagesMaking Print Settings Choose Trimming Trimming and Printing TrimmingChoose the trimming area PrintChoose a layout Choose a paper sizeChoose a paper type Printing ID Photos Choose ID Photo Available Layout OptionsChoose the length of the long side and short side Choose the printing areaPrint Printing methods for movies Printing Movies Connect the camera to the printerChoose a printing method Choose Print Settings Print SettingsAdjust the settings Choosing Images for Printing DpofChoose Select Images & Qty Choosing the Number of CopiesSet the number of prints Choosing Images for Printing DpofClearing All Selections Set All Images to Print Once108 Customizing Camera Settings Low Level Memory Card Formatting Changing Camera SettingsChoose Low Level Format 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 Setting the Screen Shut-Off Time Changing Shooting Function SettingsChanging Shooting Function Settings Turning Off the AF Assist BeamChanging the Image Display Time Right After Shooting Turning Off the Red-Eye Reduction FunctionChanging the Way the Image Displays Right After Shooting Displaying the OverlayChoosing the Image that First Displays in Playback Changing Playback Function SettingsUseful Information Replacing the Date/Time Battery Insert the coupler Using Household PowerTurn off the camera Open the cover Using Household Power Connect the power cordTV output TroubleshootingPower Image taken using the flash is too bright overexposed TroubleshootingWhite dots appear on the image when shooting with the flash Cannot make settings for shooting functions or FUNC. menuComputer Shooting moviesList of Messages That Appear on the Screen Lens Error Naming errorCamera error was detected Error number File ErrorShooting Information Display Information Displayed on the ScreenScene Icons Number p Playback Detailed Information DisplaySummary of Movie Control Panel in Viewing Movies p Flash pp , 67 Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode131 Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode132 133 Shooting Menu MenusMenus Playback Menu Set up MenuContent Ref. Print Menu Handling Precautions Digic SpecificationsSpecifications Index 142 Index Troubleshooting 121 Video J Movies ViewingDisclaimer

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