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Canon A800 TTake shots of fireworks Fireworks, Lets you take shots of fireworks in vivid colors

Models: A800

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Shooting in Various Conditions

tTake shots of fireworks (Fireworks)

zLets you take shots of fireworks in vivid colors.

In t mode, attach the camera to a tripod to prevent the camera from moving and blurring the image.

• In and modes, the recording pixel setting will be fixed at (1600 x 1200 pixels).

•In V mode, images may appear coarse because the ISO speed (p. 69) is increased to match the shooting conditions.

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Canon A800 manual TTake shots of fireworks Fireworks, Lets you take shots of fireworks in vivid colors

Contents

Camera User Guide Checking the Package Contents Warranty Limitations Camera Body TemperatureRead This First 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 CameraCompatible Memory Cards Sold Separately Inserting the Batteries and Memory CardCheck the card’s write-protect tab Open the coverRemoving the Memory Card Insert the memory cardClose the cover Number of Possible ShotsBattery Charge Indicator Compatible BatteriesNumber of Shots per Memory Card Setting the Date and Time Complete the settingTurn on the camera Set the date and timeDate/Time battery Changing the Date and TimeDisplay the menu Choose Date/TimeSetting the Display Language Enter Playback modeDisplay the settings screen Set the display languageFormatting Memory Cards Choose FormatChoose OK Format the memory cardPressing the Shutter Button Complete formattingPress halfway Press lightly to focus Press fully Press fully to shootEnter » mode Taking Pictures Smart AutoCompose the shot FocusShoot What ifTaking Pictures Smart Auto 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?Switching to Shooting mode Viewing ImagesChoose an image Erasing Images Choose an image to eraseErase the image Enter E mode Shooting MoviesStop shooting Shooting TimeZooming while shooting Shooting MoviesViewing Movies Choose a moviePlay the movie System Requirements WindowsMacintosh Install the Software Begin installationPreparations Windows Place the CD in the computer’s CD ROM driveConnect the camera to the computer Open CameraWindowTransfer and View Images Accessories Supplied with CameraSeparately Sold Accessories Power SuppliesUsing Accessories Abroad Other Accessories Separately Sold AccessoriesUse of genuine Canon accessories is recommended FlashLearning More Mode Button Auto ModeSpecial Scene Mode Components GuidePp , 126 Components GuideSwitching the Display Screen DisplayShooting PlaybackIndicator Screen Display in Dark Shooting ConditionsOverexposure Warning during Playback Histogram during PlaybackFUNC. Menu Basic Operations Display the FUNC. menuChoose a menu item Choose an optionMenu Basic Operations Choose a tabChoose an item Changing the Sound Settings Muting SoundsChoose Mute Adjusting the Volume Choose VolumeChange the volume Changing the Sound SettingsReturning the Camera to Default Settings Choose Reset AllReset the settings Are there functions that cannot be reset?Power Saving during Shooting Power Saving during PlaybackPage Shooting with Commonly Used Functions Turning the Flash Off Press the r button ChooseWhat if a flashing appears? Zooming in More Closely on Subjects Digital Zoom Press the i zoom buttonPress the i zoom button again Turning off the digital zoomChoose the setting Digital Tele-ConverterChoose Digital Zoom Zooming in More Closely on Subjects Digital ZoomInserting the Date and Time Choose Date StampUsing the Self-Timer Using the Self-TimerPress the p button Choose Ò Using the Self-Timer to Prevent Camera Shake Choose ÎCustomizing the Self-Timer Choose the settingsChoose $ What if the number of shots is set to two or more shots?Changing the Recording Pixel Setting Image Size Choose the recording pixel settingChanging the Compression Ratio Image Quality Choose the compression ratioApproximate Values for Paper Size Changing the Compression Ratio Image QualityRecording Pixels Compression RatioAdding Effects and Shooting in Various Conditions Choose a Shooting mode Shooting in Various ConditionsShoot Take shots with reduced blur Blur Reduction Take portraits PortraitTake 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 SnowTTake shots of fireworks Fireworks Lets you take shots of fireworks in vivid colorsAdding Effects and Shooting Shoot Shoot images with vivid colors Super VividTake posterized shots Poster Effect 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 cameraShooting Long Exposures Choose ≈Choose the shutter speed Confirm the exposurePage Choosing Settings Yourself Enter G mode Adjust the settings according to your purposes pp ShootShooting in Program AE Adjusting the Brightness Exposure Compensation Enter Exposure Compensation modeAdjust the brightness Turning the Flash OnAdjusting the White Balance Custom White BalanceChoose the white balance function Changing the ISO Speed Choose the ISO speedChanging the ISO speed Choose a Drive mode Continuous ShootingCustom Color Choose My ColorsShooting Close-ups Macro Shooting Far Away Subjects InfinityChoose e Choose uChanging the AF Frame Mode Face AiAFChoose AF Frame Changing the AF Frame Mode CenterChanging the Composition with the Focus Lock RecomposeMagnifying the Focal Point Choose AF-Point ZoomCheck the focus What if the display does not magnify?Shooting with the AF Lock Changing the Metering MethodLock the focus Compose the scene and shootShooting with the AE Lock Shooting with the FE LockChoose ! p Lock the exposure Choose h p Lock the flash exposureShooting with Slow Synchro Choose …Shooting Using a TV as the Display Choose Flash SettingsRed-Eye Correction Page Using Various Functions for Shooting Movies Choose the image quality setting Changing the Image QualityImage Quality and Shooting Time per Memory Card AE Lock/Exposure Shift Change the exposureOther Shooting Functions Zooming in More Closely On SubjectsUsing Various Playback and Editing Functions Searching Images Using Index Display Quickly Searching ImagesPress the g zoom button Searching from a large number of imagesSwitch images Choose a jump methodChoose a setting Viewing SlideshowsChoose Slideshow Choose StartSwitch frames Checking the FocusChoose Focus Check Change the magnification level or locationMagnifying Images Changing Image TransitionsPress the k zoom button Choose TransitionViewing Images on a TV Turn off the camera and TV Connect the camera to the TVWhat if the images don’t display correctly on the TV? Protecting Images Choose ProtectProtect the image Erasing All Images Choose Erase allErase all images Rotating Images Choose RotateRotate the image Resizing Images Choose ResizeChoose an image size Save the new imageCorrecting the Red-Eye Effect Choose Red-Eye CorrectionCorrect the image Save as a new image and displayPrinting Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant PrintersPrinting Images Easy PrintTurn on the printer Turn on the camera Print images Printing ImagesMaking Print Settings Trimming and Printing Trimming Choose TrimmingChoose the trimming area PrintChoose a paper size Choose a paper typeChoose a layout Available Layout Options Printing ID Photos Choose ID PhotoChoose the length of the long side and short side Choose the printing areaPrinting Movies Connect the camera to the printer Choose a printing methodPrint Printing methods for movies Print Settings Choose Print SettingsAdjust the settings Choosing Images for Printing DpofChoosing the Number of Copies Choose Select Images & QtySet the number of prints Choosing Images for Printing DpofSet All Images to Print Once Clearing All Selections108 Customizing Camera Settings Changing Camera Settings Low Level Memory Card FormattingChoose Low Level Format Start the low level formatChanging Camera Settings Turning Off the Start-up ImageChanging the File Number Assignment Turning Off the Power Saving Function Creating Folders by Shooting DateChanging the Lens Retract Time Changing Shooting Function Settings Setting the Screen Shut-Off TimeChanging Shooting Function Settings 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 Using Household Power Turn off the camera Open the coverInsert the coupler Connect the power cord Using Household PowerTroubleshooting PowerTV output Troubleshooting Image taken using the flash is too bright overexposedWhite dots appear on the image when shooting with the flash Cannot make settings for shooting functions or FUNC. menuShooting movies ComputerList of Messages That Appear on the Screen Naming error Lens ErrorCamera error was detected Error number 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 Set up Menu Content Ref.Playback Menu Print Menu Handling Precautions Specifications DigicSpecifications Index 142 Troubleshooting 121 Video J Movies Viewing IndexDisclaimer