Take shots in low light conditions Low Light

Shooting in Various Conditions

Take shots in low light conditions (Low Light)

zLets you take shots in dark places with reduced camera shake and subject blur.

wTake shots of people at the beach (Beach)

zLets you take shots of brightly lit people on sandy beaches where the reflected sunlight is strong.

OTake shots of foliage (Foliage)

zLets you shoot trees and leaves, such as new growth, autumn leaves or blossoms, in vivid colors.

PTake shots of people in snow (Snow)

zLets you take bright, natural-colored shots of people against snowy backgrounds.

UShoot sunsets (Sunset)

zLets you take shots of sunsets in vivid colors.

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Canon A800 Take shots in low light conditions Low Light, WTake shots of people at the beach Beach, UShoot sunsets Sunset

Contents

Camera User Guide Checking the Package Contents Test Shots and Disclaimer Warranty LimitationsCamera Body Temperature Read This First Shoot What Do You Want to Do? Save View Table of Contents Using Various Functions for Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to people’s eyes Safety Precautions This could lead to injury or damage the camera Conventions Used in This Guide Conventions Used in This Guide Attaching the Strap/Holding the Camera Getting Started Open the cover Compatible Memory Cards Sold SeparatelyInserting the Batteries and Memory Card Check the card’s write-protect tab Number of Possible Shots Removing the Memory CardInsert the memory card Close the cover Number of Shots per Memory Card Battery Charge IndicatorCompatible Batteries Set the date and time Setting the Date and TimeComplete the setting Turn on the camera Choose Date/Time Date/Time batteryChanging the Date and Time Display the menu Set the display language Setting the Display LanguageEnter Playback mode Display the settings screen Format the memory card Formatting Memory CardsChoose Format Choose OK Press fully Press fully to shoot Pressing the Shutter ButtonComplete formatting Press halfway Press lightly to focus Focus Enter » modeTaking Pictures Smart Auto Compose the shot What if a flashing appears? ShootWhat if Taking Pictures Smart Auto 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 mode Shooting Movies Stop shootingShooting Time Zooming while shooting Play the movie Viewing MoviesChoose a movie Macintosh System RequirementsWindows 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 Using Accessories Abroad Separately Sold AccessoriesPower Supplies Flash Other AccessoriesSeparately Sold Accessories Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended Learning More Components Guide Mode ButtonAuto Mode Special Scene Mode Components Guide Pp , 126 Playback Switching the DisplayScreen Display Shooting Histogram during Playback IndicatorScreen Display in Dark Shooting Conditions Overexposure Warning during Playback Choose an option FUNC. Menu Basic OperationsDisplay the FUNC. menu Choose a menu item Choose an item Menu Basic OperationsChoose a tab Choose Mute Changing the Sound SettingsMuting Sounds Changing the Sound Settings Adjusting the VolumeChoose Volume Change the volume Are there functions that cannot be reset? Returning the Camera to Default SettingsChoose Reset All Reset the settings 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 Turning off the digital zoom Zooming in More Closely on Subjects Digital ZoomPress the i zoom button Press the i zoom button again Zooming in More Closely on Subjects Digital Zoom Choose the settingDigital Tele-Converter Choose Digital Zoom Choose Date Stamp Inserting the Date and Time Press the p button Choose Ò Using the Self-TimerUsing the Self-Timer Choose Î Using the Self-Timer to Prevent Camera Shake What if the number of shots is set to two or more shots? Customizing the Self-TimerChoose the settings Choose $ Choose the compression ratio Changing the Recording Pixel Setting Image SizeChoose the recording pixel setting Changing the Compression Ratio Image Quality Ratio Approximate Values for Paper SizeChanging the Compression Ratio Image Quality Recording Pixels Compression Adding Effects and Shooting in Various Conditions Take portraits Portrait Choose a Shooting modeShooting in Various Conditions Shoot Take shots with reduced blur Blur Reduction 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 Lets you take shots of fireworks in vivid colors TTake shots of fireworks Fireworks Take posterized shots Poster Effect Adding Effects and ShootingShoot Shoot images with vivid colors Super Vivid 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 fully Confirm the exposure Shooting Long ExposuresChoose ≈ Choose the shutter speedPage Choosing Settings Yourself Shooting in Program AE Enter G modeAdjust the settings according to your purposes pp Shoot Turning the Flash On Adjusting the Brightness Exposure CompensationEnter Exposure Compensation mode Adjust the brightness Choose 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 mode Choose My Colors Custom Color Choose u Shooting Close-ups MacroShooting Far Away Subjects Infinity Choose e Choose AF Frame Changing the AF Frame ModeFace AiAF Recompose Changing the AF Frame ModeCenter Changing the Composition with the Focus Lock What if the display does not magnify? Magnifying the Focal PointChoose AF-Point Zoom Check the focus Compose the scene and shoot Shooting with the AF LockChanging the Metering Method Lock the focus Choose h p Lock the flash exposure Shooting with the AE LockShooting with the FE Lock Choose ! p Lock the exposure Choose … Shooting with Slow Synchro 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 Change the exposure AE Lock/Exposure Shift Zooming in More Closely On Subjects Other Shooting Functions Using Various Playback and Editing Functions Searching from a large number of images Searching Images Using Index DisplayQuickly Searching Images Press the g zoom button Choose a jump method Switch images Choose Start Choose a settingViewing Slideshows Choose Slideshow Change the magnification level or location Switch framesChecking the Focus Choose Focus Check Choose Transition Magnifying ImagesChanging Image Transitions Press the k zoom button What 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 Save the new image Resizing ImagesChoose Resize Choose an image size Save as a new image and display Correcting the Red-Eye EffectChoose Red-Eye Correction Correct the image Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers Printing Turn on the printer Turn on the camera Printing ImagesEasy Print Printing Images Print images Making Print Settings Print Trimming and Printing TrimmingChoose Trimming Choose the trimming area Choose a layout Choose a paper sizeChoose a paper type Choose the printing area Available Layout OptionsPrinting ID Photos Choose ID Photo Choose the length of the long side and short side Print Printing methods for movies Printing Movies Connect the camera to the printerChoose a printing method Choosing Images for Printing Dpof Print SettingsChoose Print Settings Adjust the settings Choosing Images for Printing Dpof Choosing the Number of CopiesChoose Select Images & Qty Set the number of prints Clearing All Selections Set All Images to Print Once 108 Customizing Camera Settings Start the low level format Changing Camera SettingsLow Level Memory Card Formatting Choose Low Level Format Changing 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 Turning Off the AF Assist Beam Changing Shooting Function SettingsSetting the Screen Shut-Off Time Changing Shooting Function Settings Changing the Image Display Time Right After Shooting Turning Off the Red-Eye Reduction Function Changing the Way the Image Displays Right After Shooting Displaying the Overlay Choosing the Image that First Displays in Playback Changing Playback Function Settings Useful Information Replacing the Date/Time Battery Insert the coupler Using Household PowerTurn off the camera Open the cover Using Household Power Connect the power cord TV output TroubleshootingPower Cannot make settings for shooting functions or FUNC. menu TroubleshootingImage taken using the flash is too bright overexposed White dots appear on the image when shooting with the flash Computer Shooting movies List of Messages That Appear on the Screen File Error Naming errorLens Error Camera error was detected Error number Shooting Information Display Information Displayed on the Screen Scene Icons Number p Playback Detailed Information Display Summary of Movie Control Panel in Viewing Movies p Flash pp , 67 Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode 131 Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode 132 133 Shooting Menu Menus Menus Playback Menu Set up MenuContent Ref. Print Menu Handling Precautions Digic Specifications Specifications Index 142 Index Troubleshooting 121 Video J Movies Viewing Disclaimer