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1. AF Frames Shoot Press the shutter button all the way down As the camera shoots a shutter sound is played and in low light conditions the flash IQ CS 2J ie fires automatically Y Your shot remains displayed on the screen for about two seconds Even while the shot is displayed you can take another shot by pressing the shutter button again D To restore camera sound if you have accidentally deactivated it by holding the w button down while turning the camera on press the MENU button and choose Mute on the ff tab and then press the 4 buttons to choose Off CED To activate the screen when the camera is on but the screen is blank press the w button 55 Shooting in Smart Auto Mode 56 A flashing Q icon warns that images are more likely to be blurred by camera shake In this case mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to keep it still If your shots are dark despite the flash firing move closer to the subject For details on the flash range see Specifications p 38 The subject may be too close if the camera only beeps once when you press the shutter button halfway For details on the focusing range shooting range see Specifications p 38 To reduce red eye and to assist in focusing the lamp may be activated when shooting in low light conditions EZIB A blinking icon displayed when you attempt to shoot indicates that shooting is not possible until the flash
2. 113 Still Images Movies After shooting images or movies you can view them on the screen as follows Z 0 E OSTEN nc 0 00 08 55 114 Enter Playback mode Press the button Your last shot is displayed Browse through your images To view the previous image press the 4 button To view the next image press the gt button Press and hold the 4 buttons to browse through images quickly Images appear grainy at this time Movies are identified by a 33 icon To play movies go to step 3 Play movies To start playback press the button to access the movie control panel press the 4 buttons to choose gt and then press the button again Adjust the volume Press the Aw buttons to adjust the volume Viewing Pause playback To pause playback press the button The movie control panel is displayed To resume playback press the 4 buttons to choose gt and then press the button After the movie is finished G33 R is displayed halfway For playback from the last image viewed press the MENU button choose Resume on the D tab and then Last seen To change the transition shown between images press the MENU button choose Transition on the X tab and then press the 4 buttons to choose the effect Q To switch to Shooting mode from Playback mode press the shutter button A3400 1S al Using the Touch Screen Panel Still Images Movies Choosing Images
3. Due to the inconsistent performance of other batteries use of specified batteries Q only is recommended NiMH batteries last longer in cameras than alkaline batteries do especially in cold weather 19 Initial Preparations Inserting the Memory Card Insert a memory card sold separately Note that before using a new memory card or a memory card formatted in another device you should format the memory card with this camera p 132 Sd el NC Label Check the card s write protect tab Recording is not possible on memory cards with a write protect tab when the tab is in the locked downward position Slide the tab up until it clicks into the unlocked position Open the cover Insert the memory card Insert the memory card facing as shown until it clicks into the locked position Make sure the memory card is facing the right way when you insert it Inserting memory cards facing the wrong way may damage the camera Close the cover Removing the Memory Card N eo Open the cover and push the memory card in until it clicks and then slowly release the memory card The memory card will pop up Initial Preparations Setting the Date and Time A screen for setting the date and time is displayed the first time you turn the camera on Be sure to specify the date and time which is the basis for dates and times added to your images Turn the camera on Press the ON OFF button
4. Power Saving Access the Power Saving screen Choose Power Saving and then press the button Configure the settings After choosing an item press the 4P buttons to adjust it as needed D Eus To conserve battery power you should normally choose On for Auto Power Down and 1 min or less for Display Off eu To conserve battery power you should normally choose On for Auto Power Down and 1 min or less for Display Off Q The Display Off setting is applied even if you set Auto Power Down to Off 135 Adjusting Basic Camera Functions Date and Time Adjust the date and time as follows Date Time Set Date Time 02 02 2012 10 0 mm ad yy 3 SET SS MENU Retire A3400 IS Access the Date Time screen Choose Date Time and then press the button Configure the setting Press the 4 buttons to choose an item and then press the 4 buttons to adjust the setting 7 Touch Screen Calibration Calibrate the touch screen panel if you are having difficulty choosing items or buttons by touch For greater calibration accuracy always use the included stylus p 15 Li Lens Retract 1 min D Power Saving Date Time 02 02 12 10 00 Video System NTSC Calibration Touch each t Cancel Choose Calibration and then press the button Use the included stylus to touch T on the screen Following the on screen instructions touch the screen in
5. press the shutter button halfway Although choosing a lower ISO speed may reduce image graininess there may be a greater risk of subject blurriness in some shooting conditions Choosing a higher ISO speed will increase shutter speed which may reduce subject blurriness and increase the flash range However shots may look grainy 93 Image Brightness Exposure Compensation Still Images d Correcting Image Brightness i Contrast Before shooting excessively bright or dark image areas such as faces or backgrounds can be detected and automatically adjusted to the optimal brightness Insufficient overall image contrast can also be automatically corrected before shooting to make subjects stand out better Press the MENU button choose i Contrast on the B tab and then choose Auto p 51 TS m Once the setting is complete Cy is displayed a AF Point Zoom Lamp Setting Red Eye Corr Off OMS Aut Light Metering Evaluative D may cause images to appear grainy D Under some shooting conditions correction may be inaccurate or 77 You can also correct existing images p 125 94 Color and Continuous Shooting Still Images Movies By adjusting white balance WB you can make image colors look more natural for the scene you are shooting Press the 5 button choose WR in the menu E and choose the desired option p 50 Am o Auto The option you configured is no
6. Still Images a Deactivating the Flash Prepare the camera for shooting without the flash as follows Configure i the s sotting To deactivate the flash press the gt button Dis displayed on the screen To activate the flash press the gt button again is displayed The flash will automatically fire in low light conditions n will not Vi lis D If a flashing Q icon is displayed when you press the shutter button halfway in low light conditions mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to keep it still 66 Common Convenient Features Still Images Adding the Shooting Date and Time The camera can add the shooting date and time to images in the lower right corner However note that these cannot be removed Confirm beforehand that the date and time are correct p 21 Configure the setting Press the MENU button choose Date Stamp on the I tab and then choose the desired option p 51 2 0 Once the setting is complete DATE is Lamp Setting On displayed Red Eye Corr off Review 42sec D Blink Detection Off pues W Shoot As you take shots the camera adds the shooting date or time to the lower right corner of images To restore the original setting choose Off in step 1 Images originally recorded without the date and time can be printed with this information as follows However adding the date and time to images that already
7. Operating Temperature 5 40 C 41 104 F Dimensions 85 0 x 57 6 x 24 3 mm 3 35 x 2 27 x 0 96 in CB 2LD Approx 59 g 2 08 oz Weight CB 2LDE Approx 56 g 1 98 oz excluding power cord All data is based on tests by Canon Camera specifications or appearance are subject to change without notice 44 Camera Basics Basic camera operations and features 45 ETT Shooting Mode Press the ON OFF button to turn the camera on and prepare for shooting To turn the camera off press the ON OFF button again Playback Mode Press the button to turn the camera on and view your shots To turn the camera off press the X button again To switch to Playback mode from Shooting mode press the gt button P To switch to Shooting mode from Playback mode press the shutter button halfway p 47 The lens will be retracted after about one minute once the camera is in Playback mode You can turn the camera off when the lens is retracted by pressing the D button t Power Saving Features Auto Power Down ELI Ee CHI 879 As a way to conserve battery power the camera automatically deactivates the screen and then turns itself off after a specific period of inactivity CED Gu As a way to conserve battery power the camera automatically deactivates the screen and then turns itself off after a specific period of inactivity Power Saving in Shooting Mode The screen is automatically deactiv
8. P LIVE s t Function p e o o o e Oo Flash pp 66 106 if z o o amp o o o o AE Lock FE Lock pp 91 107 4 Oo AF Lock p 105 o o AA Oo e e a Focusing Range p 98 ped 6 o o Tracking AF p 101 5 o o o Touch AF p 104 6 Oo o o Touch Shutter p 65 6 Oo o o Information Display o Oo Oo Oo Screen Display p 49 No Information Display Oo Oo Oo Off e o 1 PowerShot A2300 PowerShot A1300 PowerShot A810 only 2 Not available but switches to 4Z in some cases 3 Not available but switches to 4 when the flash fires 4 FE lock is not available when the flash is off 5 PowerShot A4000 IS PowerShot A2400 IS PowerShot A2300 PowerShot A1300 PowerShot A810 only 6 PowerShot A3400 IS only 7 Only available when faces are detected 8 Only available for shooting Subject designation not available 9 PowerShot A1300 only 172 Functions and Menu Tables E o 7 8 o 8 o o O Available or set automatically Not available 173 Functions and Menu Tables all FUNC Menu Shooting Mode i C P LIVE wt Function Exposure Compensation p 90 o 2 O RO oO o0 Oo 0 ISO Speed p 93 ud 400 800 1600 White Balance p 95 o o Oo Oo P om n oum lo o Drive Mod 96 Oo a O 3 rive Mode p 96 a Q vi o olo o Self Timer p 63 si um Gd C2 Cc Oo fe o fo i
9. Shooting By Touching the Screen Touch Shutter With this option you can simply touch the screen and release your finger to shoot The camera will focus on subjects and adjust image brightness automatically Prepare to use Touch Shutter Touch and change the mode to GG Choose a subject to focus on Touch the subject on the screen and keep your finger on the screen The camera beeps twice after focusing A blue AF frame is displayed and the camera will keep the subject in focus and image brightness adjusted Servo AF Shoot Release your finger from the screen A shutter sound is played as the camera shoots To cancel Touch Shutter touch C and change the mode to s regular shooting with the shutter button You can also configure Touch Shutter settings by pressing the MENU button and choosing Touch Shutter on the tab of the menu screen Even while the shot is displayed you can prepare for the next shot by touching e The camera performs the same operations for Touch Shutter shooting as for 65 Common Convenient Features Still Images Choosing Subjects to Focus On Touch AF When the Touch Shutter function is set to amp amp and you touch a subject on the screen will display Press the shutter button halfway a blue AF frame is displayed and the camera will keep the subject in focus and image brightness adjusted Servo AF Press the shutter button all the way down to shoot H
10. The Date Time screen is displayed Date Time Set the date and time Set Date Time Press the 4 buttons to choose an option 02 02 2012 10 fl nm da yy 3 Press the Aw buttons to specify the date i and time When finished press the button SETKO MENUS To turn off the camera press the ON OFF button MIC VY D Unless you set the date and time the Date Time screen will be displayed each time you turn the camera on Specify the correct information To set daylight saving time 1 hour ahead choose 3 in step 2 and then P choose 3 by pressing the Aw buttons 21 Initial Preparations 4 Changing the Date and Time Adjust the date and time as follows Access the camera menu Press the MENU button Choose Date Time File Numbering Continuous Move the zoom lever to choose the fT tab Gaileta lily Press the Aw buttons to choose Date Lens Retract 1min Power Savin Video System Time and then press the button Change the date and time Follow step 2 on p 21 to adjust the settings Press the MENU button to close the menu 24 E we 22 Date time settings can be retained for about 3 weeks by the camera s built in date time battery backup battery after the battery pack is removed Once the date time battery is depleted the Date Time screen will be displayed when you turn the camera on Follow the steps on p 21 to set the date and time
11. To view the next image drag right to left across the screen and to view the previous image drag left to right Movies Choose a movie and touch P to start playback To pause playback touch the screen The screen at left is displayed Touch to display the volume panel and then touch w to adjust the volume At a volume of 0 4 is displayed To switch frames touch the scrollbar or drag left or right 115 Viewing m Still Images Movies ad Switching Display Modes Press the w button to view other information on the screen or to hide the information For details on the information displayed see p 170 No information is Simple Information displayed Display Display t Switching display modes by pressing the w button is also possible immediately P after you shoot while your shot is displayed except when shooting in mode However simple information display is not available To change the initial display mode press the MENU button and choose Review Info on the Gi tab p 109 2 Overexposure Warning for Image Highlights Washed out highlights in the image flash on the screen in detailed information display 7 Histogram High The graph in detailed information display is a histogram showing the distribution of brightness in the image The horizontal axis represents the degree of brightness and the vertical axis how much of the image is at Dark 4 p
12. p 19 MA ES CE eD The battery is swollen Battery swelling is normal and does not pose any safety concerns However if battery swelling prevents the battery from fitting in the camera contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk 162 Troubleshooting Display on a TV Camera images look distorted or not displayed on a TV p 144 Shooting Cannot shoot In Playback mode p 27 press the shutter button halfway p 47 Nothing is displayed p 55 Strange display on the screen under low light p 49 Strange display on the screen when shooting Note that the following display problems are not recorded in still images but are recorded in movies The screen may darken under bright light The screen may flicker under fluorescent or LED lighting Purplish banding may appear on the screen if you compose a shot that includes a bright light source EZIB flashes on the screen when the shutter button is pressed and shooting is not possible p 56 CED EID The screen is deactivated when the shutter button is pressed and shooting is not possible p 56 a is displayed when the shutter button is pressed halfway p 66 Set the flash mode to p 106 Increase the ISO speed p 93 Set IS mode to Continuous p 110 Mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to keep it still In this case set IS Mode to Off p 110 Shots are out of focus Press the shutter button halfway to focus on subjects before pr
13. Bright each level of brightness Viewing the histogram is a way to check exposure Low 116 Still Images Movies Browsing and Filtering Images m Navigating Through Images in an Index By displaying multiple images in an index you can quickly find the i images you are looking for Display images in an index m is Move the zoom lever toward to display E images in an index Moving the lever again will increase the number of images shown To display fewer images move the zoom lever toward Q Fewer images are shown each time you move the lever Choose an image Press the a w 4 buttons to choose an image An orange frame is displayed around the selected image Press the button to view the selected image in single image display 2 Using the Touch Screen Panel In index display you can touch the screen to choose images Dragging up or down across the screen will scroll through the image index Touch an image to choose it and touch it again to view it in single image display Touch an image to choose it and then hold the zoom lever toward Q to view an image in single image display 117 Browsing and Filtering Images Navigating Through Images Using Jump Display To find images on a memory card full of images you can jump by a specific number of images or method 7 100 0001 Choose a jump method Press the MENU button and then choose Jump Search on the B
14. D Playback button 9 Help button Viewfinder FUNC SET button Indicator Flash Right button Movie button DISP Display Down button Auto i Single image erase 4 MENU button Up button Part Names and Conventions in This Guide In this guide icons are used to represent the corresponding camera buttons on which they appear or which they resemble The following buttons on the rear of the camera are represented by icons 4 Up button 4 Left button b Right button w Down button FUNC SET button On screen text is indicated in brackets D Important information you should know P Notes and tips for expert camera use p xx Pages with related information in this example xx represents a page number Instructions in this guide apply to the camera under default settings For convenience all supported memory cards are simply referred to as the memory card The tabs shown above titles indicate whether the function is used for still images movies or both Still Images Indicates that the function is used when shooting or viewing still images Movies Indicates that the function is used when shooting or viewing movies The following icons are used to indicate functions that differ depending on the camera model Functions and precautions for the PowerShot A4000 IS and PowerShot A4050 IS Functions and precautions for the PowerShot A3400 IS only Functions and precautions for the
15. Doing so could result in malfunction or damage to the product f For details on charging time and the number of shots and recording time Q possible with a fully charged battery see Specifications p 38 Kua rA CE 8778 Inserting the Battery Insert the included battery Open the cover Slide the cover D and open it 17 Initial Preparations Terminals Battery Lock Nis 4 Removing the Battery v Insert the battery While pressing the battery lock in the direction of the arrow insert the battery facing as shown and push it in until it clicks into the locked position If you insert the battery facing the wrong way it cannot be locked into the correct position Always confirm that the battery is facing the right way and locks when inserted Close the cover Lower the cover 1 and hold it down as you slide it until it clicks into the closed position Q Open the cover and press the battery lock in the direction of the arrow The battery will pop up Initial Preparations CED p gt Inserting the Batteries Insert the included batteries Open the cover Slide the cover D and open it Insert the batteries Insert the batteries as shown Close the cover Lower the cover 1 and hold it down as you slide it until it clicks into the closed position Compatible Batteries Use AA alkaline batteries or Canon AA NiMH batteries sold separately p 141
16. EB The date time battery will be charged in about 4 hours once you insert a charged battery or connect the camera to an AC adapter kit sold separately p 140 even if the camera is left off By inserting new batteries or connecting an AC adapter kit sold separately p 140 the date time battery can be charged in about 4 hours even if the camera is left off Initial Preparations Display Language E The display language can be changed as needed SIF Enter Playback mode Press the button Access the setting screen Press and hold the button and then press the MENU button Magyar Set the display language Deutsch Norsk T rkce Francais Svenska Slax Press the Aw 4p buttons to choose a Nederlands Espa ol 8201 Dansk HER meis language and then press the button idl esa Once the display language has been set the KpaiHcbKa Portugu s Rom n B Malaysia EAAnVUKG i setting screen is no longer displayed Indonesian Polski fcd Ti ng Vi t e tina Bas You can also change the display language by pressing the MENU button and P choosing Language on the f tab 23 Trying the Camera Out Follow these instructions to turn the camera on shoot still images or movies and then view them Still Images Shooting Smart Auto For fully automatic selection of the optimal settings for specific scenes simply let the camera determine the subject and shooting conditions T
17. On A frame accompanied by is displayed Red Eye Corr Off when the camera detects a person whose Review 2 sec a eyes are closed F inkoeestn Tor To restore the original setting choose Off in Date Stamp Off D step 1 When you have specified multiple shots in X mode this function is only Q available for the final shot 71 Customizing Camera Operation Customize shooting functions on the tab of the menu as follows For instructions on menu functions see MENU p 51 Still Images Movies F Deactivating the Lamp You can deactivate the lamp that lights up to help you focus in low light conditions when you press the shutter button halfway or press the movie button and reduces red eye when shooting in low light conditions with the flash O Configure the setting Map Seng m OFF IN Press the MENU button choose Lamp ich oles Gi Setting on the tab and then choose Off Review 42sec Blink Detection Off p 51 ii n Date Stamp m To restore the original setting repeat this process but choose On Still Images a Changing the Image Display Period After Shots Change how long images are displayed after shots as follows ren Configure the setting Lamp Setting On Press the MENU button choose Review on Red Eye Corr vii the Sg tab and then choose the desired EREEEt BE option p 51 Blink Detection Off I Date Stamp Off 5 To restore the orig
18. Rotate Photobook Set up i Contrast Resize Red Eye Correction wi Overwrite 126 Choose Red Eye Correction Press the MENU button and then choose Red Eye Correction on the tab p 51 Choose an image Press the 4 buttons to choose an image Correct the image Press the button Red eye detected by the camera is now corrected and frames are displayed around corrected image areas Enlarge or reduce images as needed Follow the steps in Magnifying Images p 119 Save as a new image and review Press the Aw 4 buttons to choose New File and then press the button The image is now saved as a new file Follow step 5 on p 124 Editing Still Images Some images may not be corrected accurately To overwrite the original image with the corrected image choose Overwrite in step 4 In this case the original image will be erased Protected images cannot be overwritten 127 128 Setting Menu Customize or adjust basic camera functions for greater convenience 129 Adjusting Basic Camera Functions Functions can be configured on the f T tab Customize commonly used functions as desired for greater convenience p 51 Silencing Camera Operations Silence camera sounds and movies as follows Choose Mute and then choose On Hints amp Tips LCD Brightness Start up Image On Format D 7 568 Operation can also be silenced by holding down the
19. W Default Print press the button The screen at left is Default MENU Re displayed Choose a printing method Press the Aw buttons to choose 3 and then press the 4 buttons to choose the printing method Print the image Movie Printing Options Single Prints the current scene as a still image Prints a series of scenes a certain interval apart on a single sheet of Sequence paper You can also print the folder number file number and elapsed time for the frame by setting Caption to On To cancel printing in progress press the button ID Photo and Sequence are not available with Canon PictBridge compatible printer models earlier than CP720 and CP730 Still al Adding Images to the Print List DPOF Images Batch printing p 157 and ordering prints from a photo development service can be set up on the camera Choose up to 998 images on a memory card and configure relevant settings such as the number of copies as fo llows The printing information you prepare this way will conform DPOF Digital Print Order Format standards 154 Printing Images Configuring Print Settings Specify the printing format whether to add the date or file number and other settings as follows These settings apply to all images in the print list Print Settings Off File No Off Clear DPOF data On o Standard Print Type Index Both On Date Off On File No Off Clear DPOF
20. battery 141 Optional Accessories Q A set of four rechargeable AA NiMH batteries NiMH Battery NB4 300 is also available without the charger Battery and Charger Kit CBK4 200 can also be used 7 Flash Units High Power Flash HF DC2 External flash for illuminating subjects that are out of range of the built in flash High Power Flash HF DC1 can also be used 7 Other Accessories AV Cable AVC DC400 Connect the camera to a TV to enjoy playback on the larger TV screen Canon PictBridge Compatible Printers Printing images without a computer is possible by connecting the camera to a Canon PictBridge compatible printer For details visit your nearest Canon dealer SELPHY Inkjet Series Printers 142 Using Optional Accessories Still Images Movies a Playback on a TV By connecting the camera to a TV you can view your shots on the larger screen of the TV For details on connection or how to switch inputs refer to the TV manual 7 Some information may not be displayed when viewing images on a TV p 170 Make sure the camera and TV are off Black or white Connect the camera to the TV amp On the TV insert the cable plugs fully into the vV wm Pu video inputs as shown Yellow Ss Black Yellow_ On the camera open the terminal cover and insert the cable plug fully into the camera terminal Turn the TV on and switch to video input Switch the TV input to the video input you
21. by the camera to be the main subject and gray frames are displayed around other detected faces Frames follow moving subjects within a certain range to keep them in focus However if the camera detects subject movement only the white frame will remain on the screen When you are pressing the shutter button halfway and the camera detects subject movement a blue frame is displayed and the focus and image brightness are constantly adjusted Servo AF D Try shooting in P mode p 89 if no frames are displayed if frames are not displayed around desired subjects or if frames are displayed on the background or similar areas 58 E Shooting Movies Shooting in Smart Auto Mode Movies You can shoot movies with camera determined settings simply by pressing the movie button TA A Fol Elapsed Time Prepare the camera for shooting Follow steps 1 3 on p 54 to turn the camera on and set it to Y 9 mode and then compose the shot Start shooting Press the movie button The camera beeps once as recording begins and Rec is displayed with the elapsed time Black bars displayed on the top and bottom edges of the screen indicate image areas not recorded Once recording begins you can take your finger off the movie button Resize the subject and recompose the shot as needed To resize the subject do the same thing as in Step 3 on p 54 However note that movies shot at zoom factors
22. correction Resizing images Erasing Erasing all E Error messages naiak 166 Exposure AE lock Compensation Face AiAF AF frame mode FE lock File numbering Fireworks shooting mode Fish eye effect shooting mode 79 Flash Deactivating the flash Slow synchro Focusing AF TIMOS 99 AF point zoom Servo AF Touch AF Focusing range Infinity Macro Focus lock FUNC menu Basic operations Grid NINOS nens 110 Household power sese 146 i Contrast iFrame movies movie mode Images Display period 72 EASING 3 5 Aene ede 122 Playback gt Viewing Protecting Indicator Infinity focus mode Interface cable ISO speed Live View Control shooting mode Long shutter shooting mode Low light shooting mode Macro focus mode sssss 98 Magnified display Memory cards Menu Metering method Miniature effect shooting mode Monochrome shooting mode Movies Image quality resolution frame rate 70 P shooting Modano 90 Package contents Photobook set up PictBridge Playback gt Viewing Portrait shooting mode Poster effect shooting mode Powered IS Index Power Battery Batteries Battery and charger kit AC adapter kit Power SaN n aian ei 46 Printing Program AE
23. four positions one after another upper left lower left lower right and upper right Do not use pencils pens or sharp objects other than the included stylus to operate the touch screen 136 Adjusting Basic Camera Functions F Display Language Change the display language as needed WEES Suomi Magyar Access the Language screen Deutsch Norsk T rkce Francais Svenska SEH Choose Language 33 and then press the Nederlands Espafiol 8lz0l Dansk NE 5 NN button Italiano Pycckvii NET Y paikcbka Portugu s Rom j i B Malaysia EMmnviK wl Configure the setting Indonesian Polski fea Press the Aw 4 buttons to choose a Ti ng Vi t e tina BAB language and then press the button You can also access the Language screen in Playback mode by pressing and P holding the button and then pressing the MENU button Adjusting Other Settings The following setting can also be adjusted on the fT tab Video System p 143 Restoring Defaults If you accidentally change a setting you can restore default camera settings Reset All Access the Reset All screen Choose Reset All and then press the button Reset settings to default Restore default settings Cancel OR Press the 4 buttons to choose OK and then press the button Default settings are now restored 137 Adjusting Basic Camera Functions The shooting mode p 74 Custom white balance data you have
24. have this information may cause it to be printed twice Use camera DPOF print settings p 154 to print Use the included software to print For details refer to the mageBrowser EX User Guide Print using printer functions p 148 67 Image Customization Features Still Images Changing Image Resolution Size Choose from 5 levels of image resolution as follows For guidelines on how many shots at each resolution setting can fit on a memory card see Specifications p 38 Configure the setting Press the button choose L in the menu and choose the desired option p 50 The option you configured is now displayed To restore the original setting repeat this process but choose L jt 16M 4608x3456 T a For printing up to A2 size 16x20 in prints 9n Mim ws m 75 Guidelines for Choosing Resolution Based on Paper Size A2 16 5 x 23 4 in S For e mailing images V For images displayed on widescreen A3 AS 11 7 x M1 HDTVs or similar display devices on a 16 5 5 8 x 8 3 in 16 9 screen Q With HI digital zoom p 62 is not available 68 Image Customization Features n Red Eye Correction Red eye that occurs in the flash photography can be automatically corrected as follows E NET gt Uv Configure the setting E 9 Press the MENU button choose Red Eye Corr on the tab and then choose On p 51 Once the setting is complete
25. is displayed O To restore the original setting repeat this Lamp Setting process but choose Off Review Blink Detection Date Stamp D Red eye correction may be applied to image areas other than eyes if the camera misinterprets red eye makeup as red pupils for example 69 Image Customization Features Movies E Changing Movie Image Quality 2 image quality settings are available For guidelines on the maximum movie length at each level of image quality that will fit on a memory card see Specifications p 38 Configure the setting Press the button choose fst in the menu and choose the desired option p 50 The option you configured is now displayed To restore the original setting repeat this process but choose fii a 1280x720 iL Shoot high definition HD movies MENSES ieri Resolution Frame Rate Details fti 1280 x 720 25 fps For shooting in HD ao 640 x 480 30 fps For shooting in standard definition In pj mode black bars displayed on the top and bottom edges of the screen P indicate image areas not recorded 70 Helpful Shooting Features Still Images Checking for Closed Eyes is displayed when the camera detects that people may have closed their eyes Configure the setting Press the MENU button choose Blink Detection on the gy tab and then choose On p 51 Shoot ao n Lamp Setting
26. mm 3 75 x 2 22 x 0 96 in A3400 IS 94 4 x 56 3 x 21 3 mm 3 72 x 2 22 x 0 84 in Dimensions Based on PAB CAID CIPA Guidelines 94 4 x 54 2 x 20 1 mm 3 72 x 2 13 x 0 79 in A1300 94 7 x 61 7 x 29 8 mm 3 73 x 2 43 x 1 17 in A810 94 7 x 61 3 x 29 8 mm 3 73 x 2 41 x 1 17 in Including battery and memory Camera body card only Approx 130 g PEIEE Approx 145 g approx 5 11 oz approx 4 59 oz Approx 125 g TE Approx 141 g approx 4 97 oz approx 4 41 oz Weight Based on CIPA Approx 110 g Guidelines roe Approx 126 g approx 4 44 oz approx 3 88 oz Approx 109 g EI Approx 125 g approx 4 41 oz approx 3 84 oz Approx 126 g GED pprox 174 g approx 6 14 oz approx 4 44 oz Approx 123 g TUTES Approx 171 g approx 6 03 oz approx 4 34 oz 39 Specifications Number of Shots Recording Time Playback Time A40001S EZ Number of Shots Movie Recording Time 2 Continuous Shooting Playback Time EI Number of Shots Movie Recording Time 2 Continuous Shooting Playback Time A2300 Number of Shots Movie Recording Time 2 Continuous Shooting Playback Time uu Power Screen On Number of Shots Screen Off Movie Recording Time 2 Continuous Shooting 3 Playback Time 40 Ir Approx 175 ELS Approx 180 Approx 50 minutes POSE Approx 1 hour 20 minutes FEZ Approx 1 hour 30 minutes Approx 4 hours Approx 190 Approx 50 mi
27. recorded p 96 FID CED 11 T Q The following functions are not restored to default settings tab settings Date Time p 22 Language 3 p 23 and Video System p 143 E Is tab settings Date Time p 22 Language 33 p 23 Calibration p 136 and Video System p 143 138 Accessories Use included accessories effectively and enjoy the camera in more ways with optional Canon accessories and other compatible accessories sold separately 139 Tips on Using Included Accessories EHIB Effective Battery and Charger Use Charge the battery on or immediately before the day of use Ce e Charged batteries gradually lose their charge even when x they are not used You can easily check the charge state of the battery by attaching the cover so that is visible on a charged battery and attaching it so that 4 is not visible on an uncharged battery Long term battery storage After using up all remaining battery power remove the battery from the camera Store the battery with the cover attached Storing a partially charged battery over extended periods about a year may shorten its life or affect performance Using the battery charger abroad The charger can be used in areas with 100 240 V AC power 50 60 Hz For power outlets in a different format use a commercially available adapter for the plug Never use an electrical transformer designed for traveling which may damage the bat
28. scenes containing people continuous images will be shot when the flash is set to amp o When using a tripod shoot in QU mode p 53 77 Applying Special Effects Add a variety of effects to images when shooting Choose a shooting mode Follow step 1 on p 74 to choose a shooting mode Shoot D In P lt 3 amp and modes try taking some test shots first to make sure you obtain the desired results Still Images Movies Shoot in vivid colors Super Vivid Shots in rich vivid colors Still Images Movies W Posterized shots Poster Effect Shots that resemble an old poster or illustration 78 Applying Special Effects Still Images Shooting with a Fish Eye Lens Effect Fish eye Effect Shoot with the distorting effect of a fish eye lens Choose amp 5 Follow step 1 on p 74 and choose amp j Choose an effect level I1 Press the w button press the 4 gt buttons to choose an effect level and then press the button Effect Level 4 Medium Touch E touch q gt to choose an effect level and then touch 5 A preview is shown of how your shot will look with the effect applied Effect Level 4 Medium Shoot 79 Applying Special Effects Still Images Movies Shots Resembling Miniature Models Miniature Effect Creates the effect of a miniature model by blurring image areas above and below your selected area You can also make movies that look like scenes i
29. settings simply by pressing the movie button Prepare the camera for shooting Follow steps 1 3 on p 24 to turn the camera on and set it to M mode and then compose the shot M RE Start shooting G Press the movie button The camera beeps once as recording begins and Rec is displayed with the elapsed time Black bars displayed on the top and bottom edges of the screen indicate image areas not recorded Once recording begins you can take your finger off the movie button A Finish shooting Press the movie button again to stop shooting The camera beeps twice as recording stops Recording will stop automatically when the memory card becomes full Trying the Camera Out i Still Images Movies After shooting images or movies you can view them on the screen as follows gt Kodi Ib WY 0 00 08 55 Enter Playback mode Press the button Your last shot is displayed Browse through your images To view the previous image press the 4 button To view the next image press the gt button Press and hold the 4 buttons to browse through images quickly Images appear grainy at this time Movies are identified by a amp 33 icon To play movies go to step 3 Play movies Press the amp amp button to access the movie control panel press the 4 buttons to choose gt and then press the button again Playback now begins and after the movie is finished G3 is d
30. so you can use this function D Internet access is required to use this function and any ISP account charges and access fees must be paid separately Manuals The following manuals are provided on the DIGITAL CAMERA Manuals Disk Camera User Guide Once you are familiar with the information in Getting Started refer to this guide for a more in depth understanding of camera operation ImageBrowser EX User Guide Refer to the software guide when using the included software This guide can be referenced from the ImageBrowser EX Help function Depending on the country or region where you purchased your camera the P ImageBrowser EX User Guide may not be accessible from the Help function In such cases it will either be included on the CD ROM bundled with your camera or you can download the latest version from the Canon website 30 Included Software Manuals System Requirements The included software can be used on the following computers Windows Windows 7 SP1 Operating System Windows Vista SP2 Windows XP SP3 Computers running one of the above operating systems preinstalled with an included USB port and Internet connection 1 6 GHz or higher still images Core 2 Duo 1 66 GHz or higher movies Computer Processor Windows 7 64 bit 2 GB or more still images 1 GB or more movies RAM Windows 7 32 bit Windows Vista 64 bit 32 bit 1 GB or more Windows XP 512 MB or more still images 1 GB or m
31. some resolution settings p 68 and zoom factors In this case the zoom factor is shown in blue Focal length when optical and digital zoom are combined is as follows 35mm P film equivalent A4000 IS 28 896 mm 28 224 mm with optical zoom alone ETT CS ED CED D 28 560 mm 28 140 mm with optical zoom alone 62 Common Convenient Features uu mu EN Still Images Movies Using the Self Timer With the self timer you can include yourself in group photos or other timed shots The camera will shoot about 10 seconds after you press the shutter button Configure the setting Press the button choose v in the menu and then choose the ti option p 50 Once the setting is complete is displayed Shoot Y For Still Images Press the shutter button halfway to focus on the subject and then EI e 2 press it all the way down For Movies Press the movie button Once you start the self timer the lamp will blink and the camera will play a self timer sound Two seconds before the shot the blinking and sound will speed up When the flash fires the lamp will remain lit To cancel shooting after you have triggered the self timer press the MENU button To restore the original setting choose j in step 1 63 Common Convenient Features 7 Using the Self Timer to Avoid Camera Shake This option delays shutter release until about two seconds after you have pressed the shutt
32. stabilization for the shooting conditions is automatically Continuous pplied Intelligent IS p 61 Shoot Only Image stabilization is active only at the moment of shooting Off Deactivates image stabilization The setting is changed to Continuous for movie recording 110 Other Settings D If image stabilization cannot prevent camera shake mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to hold it still In this case set IS Mode to Off Movies Deactivating Powered IS Powered IS reduces slow camera shake that may occur when recording telephoto movies However this option may not produce the expected results when used for the stronger camera shake that may occur when shooting while walking or when moving the camera to match subject movement In this case set Powered IS to Off sem Follow the steps in Changing the IS Mode abt Settings p 110 to access the IS Settings IS Mode Continuous gt abdo re Choose Powered IS and then choose Off Turns off Powered IS function p 51 MENU pa Powered IS settings are not applied when IS Mode is set to Off 111 112 Playback Mode Have fun reviewing your shots and browse or edit them in many ways To prepare the camera for these operations press the button to enter Playback mode D It may not be possible to play back or edit images that were renamed or already edited on a computer or images from other cameras
33. the flash reflecting off dust or airborne particles Shots look grainy Lower the ISO speed p 93 High ISO speeds in some shooting modes may cause grainy images p 93 Subjects are affected by red eye p 69 Set Lamp Setting to On p 72 to activate the red eye reduction lamp p 4 in flash shots Note that while the red eye reduction lamp is on for about one second it is not possible to shoot because the lamp is counteracting red eye For best results have subjects look at the red eye reduction lamp Also try increasing the lighting in indoor scenes and shooting at closer range Edit images using red eye correction p 126 Recording to the memory card takes too long or continuous shooting is slower Use the camera to perform low level formatting of the memory card p 133 Shooting settings or FUNC menu settings are not available Available setting items vary by shooting mode Refer to Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode FUNC Menu and Shooting Menu pp 172 179 164 Troubleshooting Shooting Movies The elapsed time shown is incorrect or recording is interrupted Use the camera to format the memory card or switch to a card that supports high speed recording Note that even if the elapsed time display is incorrect the length of movies on the memory card corresponds to the actual recording time p 132 is displayed and shooting stops automatically The camera s internal memory buffer filled
34. there is inadequate contrast between subjects and the background 104 Shooting Range and Focusing Still Images Movies Shooting with the AF Lock The focus can be locked After you lock the focus the focal position will not change even when you release your finger from the shutter button Lock the focus With the shutter button pressed halfway press the button The focus is now locked and AFL is displayed To unlock the focus release the shutter button and press the 4 button again In this case AFL is no longer displayed Compose the shot and shoot D Cannot be used with Touch Shutter p 65 Using the Touch Screen Panel You can also lock the focus by pressing and holding the shutter button halfway and then touching the screen inside the frame shown at left To unlock the focus release the shutter qe button and touch the screen again In this 1 25 F0 ie case AFL is no longer displayed 105 Still Images ad Changing the Flash Mode You can change the flash mode to match the shooting scene Press the gt button press the q gt buttons to choose a flash mode and then press the button The option you configured is now displayed Auto The flash fires automatically in low light conditions 42 0n You can have the flash fire for each shot For details on the flash range see Specifications p 38 42Slow Synchro With this opti
35. to start count down is displayed The lamp blinks and the self timer sound is played Join the subjects in the shooting area and look at the camera After the camera detects a new face the lamp blinking and self timer sound will speed up When the flash fires the lamp will remain lit About two seconds later the camera will shoot To cancel shooting after you have triggered the self timer press the MENU button 85 Special Modes for Other Purposes Even if your face is not detected after you join the others in the shooting area A the camera will shoot about 15 seconds later E To change the number of shots press the wW button press the 4 buttons to choose the number of shots and then press the button Blink Detection p 71 is only available for the final shot A3400 IS To change the number of shots touch z touch 4 to choose the number of shots and then touch 5 Blink Detection p 71 is only available for the final shot You can cancel shooting after you have triggered the self timer by touching the Screen Shooting Long Exposures Long Shutter Specify a shutter speed of 1 15 seconds to shoot long exposures In this case mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to prevent camera shake X ES 1 Shutt P Speed AM j Set shutter speed 86 Choose 5 Follow step 1 on p 74 and choose 5 Choose the shutter speed Press the 5 button choose 1 i
36. w button as you turn the P camera on Sound is not played during movies if you mute camera sounds p 114 To restore sound during movies press the button Adjust volume with the Aw buttons as needed Sound settings cannot be changed in 4 mode p 75 Adjusting the Volume Adjust the volume of individual camera sounds as follows m Choose Volume and then press the button cust M m Choose an item and then press the 4 Operation Vol Selftimer Vol buttons to adjust the volume Shutter Volume ms MENU a 130 Adjusting Basic Camera Functions Hiding Hints and Tips Hints and tips are normally shown when you choose FUNC menu p 50 items If you prefer you can deactivate this information ini dd Choose Hints amp Tips and then choose Off Mute Volume n LCD Brightness wmm mm Start up Image On Format D 7 568 Screen Brightness Adjust screen brightness as follows Choose LCD Brightness and then press the mm IT 4 buttons to adjust the brightness jute Volume Hints amp Tips On Start up Image On Format D 7 568 Hiding the Start up Screen If you prefer you can deactivate display of the start up screen normally shown when you turn the camera on TT Choose Start up Image and then choose Mute Off Volume Hints amp Tips LCD Brightness Format 131 Adjusting Basic Camera Functions 7 Formatting Memory C
37. 0x Approx 3 sec The zoom is not available when shooting movies Be sure to set the zoom before shooting 81 Applying Special Effects Holding the camera vertically will change the orientation of the frame Movie image quality is Sj when a still image resolution of is selected and ipi when a still image resolution of YT is selected p 68 These quality settings cannot be changed azao To switch the orientation of the frame to vertical press the 4 buttons in step 2 To move the frame press the 4 buttons again To return the frame to horizontal orientation press the A buttons To switch the orientation of the frame to vertical touch p in step 2 Touch the screen to move the frame To return the frame to horizontal orientation touch ir again 82 Applying Special Effects Still Images al Shooting with a Toy Camera Effect Toy Camera Effect This effect makes images resemble shots from a toy camera by vignetting darker blurred image corners and changing the overall color Choose Follow step 1 on p 74 and choose Choose a color tone Press the w button press the buttons to E ejl EAD TE e choose a color tone and then press the button Colorione 4 Standard Touch touch q gt to choose a color tone and then touch 5 Standard A preview is shown of how your shot will look with the effect applied Shoot Standard Shots resemble toy camera images Warm Imag
38. 3 7684 M1 Medium 1 8M 3264x2448 3721 15020 M Medium 4M 2304x1728 6638 26792 M2 Medium 2 2M 1600x1200 12927 52176 S Small 0 3M 640x480 40937 165225 ui Widescreen 4608x2592 2531 10219 n 285 mode These values are measured according to Canon standards and may change depending on the subject memory card and camera settings 41 Specifications Recording Time per Memory Card Recording Time per Memory Card Image Quali g ty 8 GB 32 GB haai 49 min 18 sec 1 3 hr 19 min 3 sec 2 Bi 1 hr 28 min 59 sec 5 hr 59 min 10 sec 1 27 min 28 sec for iFrame movies 2 1 hr 50 min 52 sec for iFrame movies These values are measured according to Canon standards and may change depending on the subject memory card and camera settings Recording will automatically stop when the file size of an individual clip being recorded reaches 4 GB or when the recording time reaches approximately 29 minutes and 59 seconds for fj movies or approximately 1 hour for gj movies On some memory cards recording may stop before the maximum clip length has been reached Speed Class 6 or higher memory cards are recommended Flash Range Maximum Wide Angle H4 50 cm 3 0 m 1 6 9 8 ft Maximum Telephoto 81 1 0 2 0 m 3 3 6 6 ft Shooting Range Seong d Maximum Wide Angle Mi Maximum Telephoto C 1 cm 0 4 in infinity 1 m 3 3 ft infinity AA 5 cm 2 0 in infinity 1 m 3 3 ft infinity
39. Canon PowerShot A4000 IS T werShot A2300 PowerShot A4050 IS PowerShot A1300 PowerShot A3400 IS P werShot A810 PowerShot A2400 IS Camera User Guide Before use be sure to read this guide including the safety precautions This guide will familiarize you with how to use the camera correctly Keep the guide handy for future reference ENGLISH Package Contents Before use make sure the following items are included in the package If anything is missing contact your camera dealer WE FELIS CEDE 8779 a LESS Camera Battery Pack NB 11L Battery Charger with terminal cover CB 2LD CB 2LDE A3400 1S ey Stylus AA Alkaline Batteries x2 e Interface Cable Wrist Strap IFC 400PCU WS 800 Ll Getting Started DIGITAL CAMERA Warranty System Solution Disk Booklet A memory card is not included p 3 User Manuals For information about the included software refer to the ImageBrowser EX User Guide on the DIGITAL CAMERA Manuals Disk p 30 Adobe Reader is required to view the PDF manuals Microsoft Word Word Viewer can be installed to view the Word manuals required only for manuals for the Middle East Compatible Memory Cards The following memory cards sold separately can be used regardless of capacity SD memory cards SDHC memory cards SDXC memory cards Conforms to SD specifications However not all memory cards have been verified to work w
40. Focus is Locked As long as you keep the shutter button pressed halfway the focus and exposure are locked You can recompose shots as needed before shooting This feature is called Focus Lock Focus Aim the camera so that the subject is centered and then press the shutter button halfway Confirm that the AF frame displayed around the subject is green Recompose the shot Keeping the shutter button pressed halfway move the camera to recompose the shot Shoot Press the shutter button all the way down R 1 125 F409 Ls neces Still Images Choosing Subjects to Focus On Tracking AF Shoot after choosing a subject to focus on as follows Choose Tracking AF Follow the steps in Changing the AF Frame Mode p 99 to choose Tracking AF is displayed in the center of the screen 101 Shooting Range and Focusing Choose a subject to focus on Aim the camera so that F is on the desired subject and then press the 4 button When the subject is detected the camera beeps and E H is displayed Even if the subject moves the camera will continue to track the subject within a certain range If no subject is detected T is displayed To cancel tracking press the 4 button again Shoot Press the shutter button halfway changes to a blue Which follows the subject as the camera continues to adjust the focus and exposure Servo AF p 103 Press the shutter b
41. Image stabilization for movies W Image stabilization for still as reducing strong camera shake V images i as when shooting while walking Dynamic IS Image stabilization for subtle Image stabilization for still yy camera shake such as when gt images when panning p shooting movies at telephoto Powered IS No image stabilization because the camera is mounted on a tripod or held still by other means Image stabilization for still image a tw macro shots Hybrid IS A Displayed when you pan following moving subjects with the camera When you follow subjects moving horizontally image stabilization only counteracts vertical camera shake and horizontal stabilization stops Similarly when you follow subjects moving vertically image stabilization only counteracts horizontal camera shake 61 Common Convenient Features Still Images Movies igital Zoom When distant subjects are too far away to enlarge using the optical zoom use digital zoom for enlargement up to the following zoom factors QQ Up to approx 32x Ex ED Up to approx 20x Move the zoom lever toward 8 Hold the lever until zooming stops Zooming stops at the largest possible zoom factor before the image becomes grainy which is displayed when you release the zoom lever Move the zoom lever toward 6 again The camera zooms in even closer on the subject using digital zoom D Zoomed images may look grainy under
42. On data Off Press the MENU button and then choose Print Settings on the tab Choose and configure settings as desired p 51 One image is printed per sheet Smaller versions of multiple images are printed per sheet Both standard and index formats are printed Images are printed with the shooting date Images are printed with the file number All image print list settings are cleared after printing Not all of your DPOF settings may be applied in printing by the printer or photo development service in some cases may be displayed on the camera to warn you that the memory card has print settings that were configured on another camera Changing the print settings using this camera may overwrite all previous settings Setting Date to On may cause some printers to print the date twice 155 Printing Images Specifying Index will prevent you from choosing On for both Date and File rA No at the same time The date is printed in a format matching setting details in Date Time on the ff tab accessible by pressing the MENU button p 21 Index printing is not available on some Canon PictBridge compatible printers sold separately 7 Setting Up Printing for Individual Images Choose Select Images amp Qty Press the MENU button choose Select Images amp Qty on the Cs tab and then press Select All Images the button Clear All Selections Print Settings Choose an image
43. Other modes wo 1 50 cm 0 4 in 1 6 ft A 3 m 9 8 ft infinity 3 m 9 8 ft infinity On EFI 8779 CED qu Sitecting ests Maximum Wide Angle W Maximum Telephoto Mode Range 3 cm 1 2 in infinity 1 2 m 3 9 ft infinity AA 5 cm 2 0 in infinity 1 2 m 3 9 ft infinity Other modes wo 3 60 cm 1 2 in 2 0 ft A 3 m 9 8 ft infinity 3 m 9 8 ft infinity Not available in some shooting modes 42 Specifications Continuous Shooting Speed Shooting Mode Speed ITI C ee EED 302 Approx 2 8 shots sec n TE eu Approx 2 7 shots sec P Approx 0 8 shots sec Shutter Speed MM mode automatically set range 1 1 2000 sec Range in all shooting modes 15 1 2000 sec x Aperture A4000 IS 1 3 0 f 9 0 W f 5 9 18 T roma CS A CED 1 2 8 1 1 7 9 W f 6 9 t 20 T EZIB Battery Pack NB 11L f number Type Rechargeable lithium ion battery Rated Voltage 3 6 V DC Rated Capacity 680 mAh Charging Cycles Approx 300 Operating Temperature 0 40 C 32 104 F Dimensions 34 6 x 40 2 x 5 2 mm 1 36 x 1 58 x 0 20 in Weight Approx 13 g approx 0 46 oz 43 Specifications Eus Battery Charger CB 2LD CB 2LDE Rated Input 100 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Rated Output 4 2 V DC 0 41 A Charging Time Approx 2 hours when using NB 11L Charge Indicator Charging orange Fully charged green two indicator system
44. PowerShot A2400 IS only EHIB Functions and precautions for the PowerShot A2300 only Functions and precautions for the PowerShot A1300 only Functions and precautions for the PowerShot A810 only This guide uses PowerShot A4000 IS illustrations and screenshots for all explanations Package Contents Compatible Memory Cards Preliminary Notes and Legal Information esses 3 Part Names and Conventions in This Guide 4 Contents Contents Basic Operations Safety Precautions Touch Screen Operations Initial Preparations Trying the Camera Out Included Software Manuals Accessories Specifications Specific Scenes Applying Special Effects Special Modes for Other PUrpOSeS eoienmeieeth 85 Shooting iFrame Movies 88 4 P mode 89 Shooting in Program AE Mode P Mode sss 90 Image Brightness Exposure Compensation 90 Optical Viewfinder Shooting Display Options FUNC Menu MENU s Indicator Display 2 Auto Mode 53 Shooting in Smart Auto Mode 54 Common Convenient Features 62 Image Customization Features 68 Helpful Shooting Features 71 Customizing Camera Operation 72 5 Playback Mode VieWIDg i ius accetto en 114 Bro
45. Press the 4 buttons to choose an image and then press the button You can now specify the number of copies If you specify index printing for the image it is labeled with a w icon To cancel index printing for the image press the button again V is no longer displayed Specify the number of prints Press the buttons to specify the number of prints up to 99 To set up printing for other images and specify the number of prints repeat steps 2 3 Printing quantity cannot be specified for index prints You can only choose which images to print by following step 2 When finished press the MENU button to return to the menu screen 156 Printing Images Setting Up Printing for All Images Select All Images Choose Select All Images Following step 1 on p 156 choose Select All Images and press the button Set 1 copy per image Configure the print settings Came Press the 4 buttons to choose OK and then press the i button Clearing All Images from the Print List Clear All Selections Choose Clear All Selections Following step 1 on p 156 choose Clear All Selections and press the button Deselect all images Confirm clearing the print list Press the q gt buttons to choose OK and then press the button Printing Images Added to the Print List DPOF When images have been added to the print list pp 154 157 the screen at left is displayed after y
46. Protecting Red eye correction Reset all Resizing images Resolution image size Rotalilig 353 i eee S Screen ICONS ziii tete ier e ore 168 170 Language display 23 Menu gt FUNC menu Menu SD SDHC SDXC memory cards Memory cards Self timer 2 second self timer Customizing the self timer Shooting Shooting date time gt Date time Shooting information 168 Slideshow Snow shooting mode Software DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk 2 Installation Saving images to a computer 231 Sounds Super vivid shooting mode Touch position calibration Touch screen panel Touch Shutter Toy camera effect shooting mode Index Trackitg AF iain Traveling with the camera Troubleshooting D TV display irren MieWfinider ieri ete teiiag 48 Viewing Index display Jump display Magnified display Single image display Slideshow TV display Ww White balance color 95 Widescreen resolution 68 Z ZOOM DPE EPA NE EA DA E 24 54 62 184 CAUTION RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO LOCAL REGULATION Trademark Acknowledgments The SDXC logo is a trademark of SD 3C LLC This device incorporates exFAT technology licensed from Mic
47. Still Images Adjust the metering method how brightness is measured to suit shooting conditions as follows Press the MENU button choose Light Metering on the BJ tab and then choose the servo Ar of desired option p 51 Lamp Setting On p P ae Red Eye Corr Off The option you configured is now displayed i Contrast Off E NY Evaluative Review 42sec D For typical shooting conditions including backlit shots S Evaluative Automatically adjusts exposure to match the shooting conditions Determines the average brightness of light across the entire image CJ Center Weigh area calculated by treating brightness in the central area as more important Metering restricted to within the Spot AE Point frame Ls spen displayed in the center of the screen 92 Image Brightness Exposure Compensation Still Images Changing the ISO Speed Press the button choose mn in the menu ea and choose the desired option p 50 P 20 ES Auto The option you configured is now displayed ANB Automatically sets ISO oF speed for the scene OF L 5 mm NgN 100 m om Automatically adjusts the ISO speed to suit the shooting mode and E AUTO conditions B mm Low For shooting outdoors in fair weather m m 1 For shooting in cloudy conditions or at twilight ra High For shooting night scenes or in dark rooms To view the automatically set ISO speed when the camera is set to W
48. Tracking AF p 101 Still Images F Changing the Image Display Style After Shots Change the way images are displayed after shots as follows v Configure the setting Red Eye Corr otf Press the MENU button choose Review i Contrast Off Info on the E tab and then choose the desired option p 51 Light Metering Evaluative Review 42sec Goo Detailed Blink Detection Off Off Displays only the image Detailed Displays shooting details p 170 109 Other Settings Still Images Movies 7 Displaying Grid Lines Grid lines can be displayed on the screen for vertical and horizontal reference while shooting O Configure the setting Light Metering Evaluative Press the MENU button choose Grid Lines ive uss on the tab and then choose On p 51 EET WR Once the setting is complete grid lines are Blink Detection Off 9 p gne l displayed on the screen To restore the original setting repeat this process but choose Off Q Grid lines are not recorded in your shots Still Images Movies 7 Changing the IS Mode Settings IS Settings Access the setting screen L CM Continuous P Press the MENU button choose IS Settings LONE n on the f tab and then press the 9 button Detects the scene for p 51 optimum image stabilization Configure the setting Choose IS Mode and then choose the desired option p 51 MENU B Optimal image
49. When shooting movies shoot with the m exposure compensation bar displayed L When shooting still images press the button to display the set exposure compensation amount and then shoot 90 Image Brightness Exposure Compensation You can also shoot still images with exposure compensation bar displayed While recording a movie AEL is displayed and the exposure is locked A3400 IS You can also adjust brightness by touching 0 and then touching 4 Still Images Movies Locking Image Brightness Exposure AE Lock Before shooting you can lock the exposure or you can specify focus and exposure separately Set the flash to p 106 Lock the exposure we Aim the camera at the subject to shoot with V y the exposure locked With the shutter button COY pressed halfway press the gt button SZ AEL is displayed and the exposure is locked To unlock AE release the shutter button and press the gt button again In this case AEL is no longer displayed Compose the shot and shoot Cannot be used with Touch Shutter p 65 Q AE Auto Exposure 91 Image Brightness Exposure Compensation 2 Using the Touch Screen Panel You can also lock the exposure by pressing and holding the shutter button halfway and then touching the bottom of the screen inside the frame shown at left To unlock AE release the shutter button and touch the screen again In this case AEL is no longer displayed
50. X User Guide In Windows 7 if the screen in step 2 is not displayed click the j icon in the taskbar To start CameraWindow in Windows Vista or XP click Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow on the screen displayed when you turn the camera on in step 2 If CameraWindow is not displayed click the Start menu and choose All Programs Canon Utilities gt CameraWindow gt CameraWindow On a Macintosh computer if CameraWindow is not displayed after step 2 click the CameraWindow icon in the Dock the bar at the bottom of the desktop Although you can save images to a computer simply by connecting your camera to the computer without using the included software the following limitations apply It may take a few minutes after you connect the camera to the computer until camera images are accessible Images shot in vertical orientation may be saved in horizontal orientation Image protection settings may be cleared from images saved to a computer Some problems may occur when saving images or image information depending on the operating system version the software in use or image file sizes Some functions provided by the included software may not be available such as editing movies or returning images to the camera 35 Accessories LETTER E 87378 Included Accessories SS Battery Pack Battery Charger DIGITAL NB 11L 1 CB 2LD CB 2LDE 1 CAMERA i T Solution Disk Wrist Strap with termina
51. ards Before using a new memory card or a card formatted in another device you should format the card with this camera Formatting erases all data on a memory card Before formatting copy images on the memory card to a computer or take other steps to back them up Format Access the Format screen Format memory card Choose Format and then press the 7 56B button Choose OK 32KB used Low Level Format Cancel TOKEN Press the 4 buttons to choose OK and then press the i button Format Format the memory card All data on the memory To begin the formatting process press the cardiwilllbelerased Aw buttons to choose OK and then press the button mum When formatting is finished Memory card Cancel formatting complete is displayed Press the button D Formatting or erasing data on a memory card only changes file management information on the card and does not erase the data completely When transferring or disposing of memory cards take steps to protect personal information if necessary as by physically destroying cards The total card capacity indicated on the formatting screen may be less than the rA advertised capacity 132 Adjusting Basic Camera Functions Low Level Formatting Perform low level formatting in these cases Memory card error is displayed the camera is not working correctly card image reading writing is slower continuous shooting is slower or movie recording suddenly stops L
52. ated after about one minute of inactivity In about two more minutes the lens is retracted and the camera turns itself off To activate the screen and prepare for shooting when the screen is off but the lens is still out press the shutter button halfway p 47 7 Power Saving in Playback Mode The camera turns itself off automatically after about five minutes of inactivity You can deactivate these power saving features if you prefer p 135 You can also adjust the timing of screen deactivation p 135 46 Shutter Button To ensure your shots are in focus always press the shutter button lightly halfway initially Once the subject is in focus press the button all the way down to shoot In this manual shutter button operations are described as pressing the button halfway or all the way down im Press halfway Press lightly to d focus Press the shutter button halfway The camera beeps twice and AF frames are displayed Cy D around image areas in focus Press all the way down From the halfway position press fully to shoot The camera shoots as a shutter sound is LT relcx gt played D Keep the camera still until the shutter sound ends D Images may be out of focus if you shoot without initially pressing the shutter button halfway Length of shutter sound playback varies depending on the time required for the shot It may take longer in some shooting scenes and ima
53. button Touch E to access the setting screen Touch a setting item to choose it As you watch the screen touch an option to set a value and then touch Shoot Adjust image brightness as desired For brighter images adjust the level to the right and for darker images adjust it to the left Adjust image color saturation as desired For more vivid images adjust the level to the right and for more subdued images adjust it to the left Adjust image color tone as desired For a warm reddish tone adjust the level to the right and for a cool bluish tone adjust it to the left Specific Scenes TAIB CED GD Still Images 7 Shoot with Reduced Blurring Digital IS Shoot with minimal camera shake and subject blur In scenes where subject movement is minimal continuously shot images can be combined to reduce camera shake and noise Enter mode Follow step 1 on p 74 to choose 9 Shoot is displayed on the left side of the screen in scenes without people When is displayed press the shutter button all the way down Images will shoot continuously and then be combined When the icon is not displayed press the shutter button all the way down to shoot a single image g 115 Hd Because the camera will shoot continuously when is displayed hold it steady while shooting In some scenes images may not look as expected When is displayed the flash will not fire even in low light conditions Even in
54. button The saved image is now displayed Editing Still Images D Editing is not possible for images shot at a resolution of YI p 68 or saved as XS in step 3 P Images cannot be resized to a higher resolution E Correcting Image Brightness i Contrast Excessively dark image areas such as faces or backgrounds can be detected and automatically adjusted to the optimal brightness Insufficient overall image contrast is also automatically corrected to make subjects stand out better Choose from four correction levels and then save the image as a separate file Tem Choose i Contrast Erase All Press the MENU button and then choose Protecti i Contrast on the D tab p 51 Rotate Photobook Set up Red Eye Correction Choose an image Press the 4 buttons to choose an image and then press the 3f button Choose an option Press the 4 buttons to choose an option and then press the i button Save as a new image and review Follow steps 4 5 on p 124 For some images correction may be inaccurate or may cause images to appear grainy Images may look grainy after repeated editing using this function 125 Editing Still Images Q If Auto does not produce the expected results try correcting images using Low Medium or High Correcting Red Eye Automatically corrects images affected by red eye You can save the corrected image as a separate file o Protect
55. camera is displayed Bright Shooting advice is also displayed depending Optimizes brightness on the scene for shooting bright scenes Exit In Playback mode press the w buttons and choose an item The zoom lever and buttons are displayed overlaying the illustration of the camera Choose an item and press the gt button An explanation of the item is displayed To continue reading the explanation press the 4V buttons to scroll up or down the screen Press the 4 button to return to the left hand Screen Index playback lagnify images The Help menu can also be used in shooting modes other than WI 9 and in P those modes it will display the same as when in Playback mode 29 Included Software Manuals The software and the manuals on the included CD ROMs are introduced below with instructions for installation saving images to a computer and using the manuals d Features of the Included Software After installing the software on the CD ROM you can do the following things on your computer ImageBrowser EX Import images and change camera settings Manage images view search and organize Print and edit images Update to the latest software version with the auto update function Auto Update Function Using the included software you can update to the latest version and download new functions via the Internet some software excluded Be sure to install the software on a computer with an Internet connection
56. ccessories Do not use if the power cord or plug are damaged or not fully plugged into the outlet Do not allow dirt or metal objects such as pins or keys to contact the terminals or plug The battery may explode or leak resulting in electrical shock or fire This could cause injury and damage the surroundings In the event that a battery leaks and the battery electrolyte contacts eyes mouth skin or clothing immediately flush with water CED Use only the recommended batteries Do not place the batteries near or in direct flame The batteries may explode or leak resulting in electrical shock or fire This could cause injury and damage the surroundings In the event that batteries leak and the battery electrolyte contacts eyes mouth skin or clothing immediately flush with water Turn the camera off in places where camera use is prohibited The electromagnetic waves emitted by the camera may interfere with the operation of electronic instruments and other devices Exercise adequate caution when using the camera in places where use of electronic devices is restricted such as inside airplanes and medical facilities Do not play the supplied CD ROM s in any CD player that does not support data CD ROMs It is possible to suffer hearing loss from listening with headphones to the loud sounds of a CD ROM played on an audio CD player music player Additionally this could damage the speakers A e Ti d i Denotes the possibility of inj
57. connected the cable to in step 2 143 Using Optional Accessories Turn the camera on Press the button to turn the camera on Images from the camera are now displayed on the TV Nothing is displayed on the camera screen When finished turn off the camera and TV before disconnecting the cable Correct display is not possible unless the camera video output format NTSC or PAL matches the TV format To change the video output format press the MENU button and choose Video System on the f1 tab ArH gE B Powering the Camera with Household Power Powering the camera with AC Adapter Kit ACK DC90 sold separately eliminates the need to monitor the remaining battery level 144 Make sure the camera is off Open the cover Follow step 1 on p 17 to open the memory card battery cover and then open the coupler cable port cover as shown Using Optional Accessories Insert the coupler Insert the coupler facing the direction shown just as you would a battery following step 2 on p 18 Make sure the coupler cable passes through the port Close the cover Lower the cover 1 and hold it down as you slide it until it clicks into the closed position Connect the power cord Insert the adapter plug into the end of the coupler cable Insert one end of the power cord into the compact power adapter and then plug the other end into a power outlet Turn the camera on and use it a
58. d exposure are set according to the specified AF frame mode If adequate exposure cannot be obtained shutter speeds and aperture values are displayed in orange Release the shutter button and then press it halfway again AF lock shooting is not available AF Point Zoom on the Ij tab is not available Not available when using the self timer p 63 103 Shooting Range and Focusing A3400 IS Still Images Choosing Subjects to Focus On Touch AF You can shoot after the camera focuses on your selected subject person s face or location shown on the screen Choose a subject a person s face or a location to focus on Touch the subject or person on the screen When the AF frame mode is set to Face AiAF the camera beeps and displays d B when a face is detected Focus is maintained even if the subject moves When the AF frame mode is set to Fixed frame an AF frame is displayed where you touched To cancel Touch AF touch 5 Shoot Press the shutter button halfway The frame in focus changes to a green Press the shutter button all the way down to shoot D Ifthe camera shoots when you touch the screen touch C to change the mode to s p 65 If a border was displayed when you touched the screen move the camera to position the person s face or the subject inside the border before touching the screen Tracking may not be possible when subjects are too small or move too rapidly or when
59. d with a thin plastic film for protection against scratches during shipment If covered remove the film before using the camera When the camera is used over an extended period it may become warm This does not indicate damage Co Part Names and Conventions in This Guide ILI EO CE ED m D Speaker 2 Zoom lever Shooting amp telephoto Pa wide angle Playback Q magnify ER index Lens Shutter button 8 Lamp D Screen LCD monitor 2 AV OUT Audio video output DIGITAL terminal 8 Movie button Help button Auto Qi Single image erase Up button ON OFF button Microphone Flash Tripod socket Memory card battery cover DC coupler cable port 62 Strap mount ES E 8778 JO o VZ o O OG amp Macro Left button G Indicator MENU button Playback button FUNC SET button Flash Right button DISP Display Down button Part Names and Conventions in This Guide A810 D Zoom lever ON OFF button Shooting amp telephoto M wide Flash angle Tripod socket Playback Q magnify 8 Memory card battery cover T index DC coupler cable port Lamp Strap mount Microphone 62 AV OUT Audio video output DIGITAL Lens terminal Shutter button X 200 D Screen LCD monitor amp Macro Left button Speaker
60. do not touch the interior of the product if it has been dropped or otherwise damaged Stop using the product immediately if it emits smoke a strange smell or otherwise behaves abnormally Do not use organic solvents such as alcohol benzine or thinner to clean the product Do not let the product come into contact with water e g sea water or other liquids Do not allow liquids or foreign objects to enter the camera This could result in electrical shock or fire E If liquids or foreign objects come into contact with the camera interior immediately turn the camera off and remove the battery If the battery charger becomes wet unplug it from the outlet and consult your camera distributor or a Canon Customer Support Help Desk If liquids or foreign objects come into contact with the camera interior immediately turn the camera off and remove the batteries Do not look through the viewfinder at bright light sources such as the sun on a clear day This could damage your eyesight 11 Safety Precautions ETIN ELTE CE ED Use only the recommended battery Do not place the battery near or in direct flame Unplug the power cord periodically and using a dry cloth wipe away any dust and dirt that has collected on the plug the exterior of the power outlet and the surrounding area Do not handle the power cord with wet hands Do not use the equipment in a manner that exceeds the rated capacity of the electrical outlet or wiring a
61. e that menu items and options vary depending on the shooting mode pp 174 175 Access the FUNC menu Press the 5 button Choose a menu item 16M 4608x3456 Press the Aw buttons to choose a menu For printing up to item A7 SZE 16x20 in prints Available options are shown at the bottom of the screen Choose an option Options Press the 4 buttons to choose an option Options labeled with a MN icon can be configured by pressing the MENU button Menu Items Finish the setup process Press the button The screen before you pressed the i button in step 1 is displayed again showing the option you configured To undo any accidental setting changes you can restore the camera s default P settings p 137 50 MENU Configure a variety of camera functions through other menus as follows Menu items are grouped by purpose on tabs such as shooting I playback J and so on Note that available settings vary depending on the selected shooting or playback mode pp 176 180 U Access the menu 9 Press the MENU button Choose a tab Move the zoom lever or press the 4 buttons to choose a tab Hints amp Tips agp idles c Choose a setting Start up Image Re l Press the Aw buttons to choose a setting To choose settings with options not shown first press the or gt button to switch screens and then press the Aw buttons to select the setting Press the MENU b
62. ed shooting style Instructions in this chapter apply to the camera when set to P mode p 90 P Program AE AE Auto Exposure Before using a function introduced in this chapter in modes other than P make sure the function is available in that mode pp 172 179 89 Still Images Movies Shooting in Program AE Mode P Mode You can customize many function settings to suit your preferred shooting style Enter P mode Follow step 1 on p 74 and choose P Customize the settings as desired pp 90 111 and then shoot halfway shutter speeds and aperture values are displayed in orange To obtain adequate exposure try adjusting the following settings Activate the flash p 106 Choose a higher ISO speed p 93 Movies can be recorded in P mode as well by pressing the movie button However some FUNC and MENU settings may be automatically adjusted for movie recording For details on the shooting range in P mode see Specifications p 38 Q If adequate exposure cannot be obtained when you press the shutter button Image Brightness Exposure Compensation Still Images Movies Adjusting Image Brightness Exposure Compensation The standard exposure set by the camera can be adjusted in 1 3 stop increments in a range of 2 to 2 Press the button and choose 0 in the menu As you watch the screen press the Eg P Exp 4 buttons to adjust brightness 5 Adjust image brightness ed
63. eeeaee 114 Automatic playback Slideshow On a COMPUTEL cece cece eceeeeeeeeeeeeeseaeeeeeeaaeeeseaaeesenaeeseseaeeeeeaeees Browse through images quickly Erase images oseaan aa Ea a cea 78 Shoot View Movies ShootimoVvi8s c inen Eier espere dere nip ei eed ea 59 88 VIEW MOVIES C 114 Print Print pIGIUreszs o orn ca e acra t Eds 148 Save Save images to a computer 33 10 Safety Precautions Before using the product please ensure that you read the safety precautions described below Always ensure that the product is used correctly The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended to prevent injuries to yourself and other persons or damage to the equipment Be sure to also check the guides included with any separately sold accessories you use A AELE Denotes the possibility of serious injury or death Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to people s eyes Exposure to the intense light produced by the flash could damage eyesight In particular remain at least one meter 39 inches away from infants when using the flash Store this equipment out of the reach of children and infants Strap Putting the strap around a child s neck could result in asphyxiation Use only recommended power sources Do not attempt to disassemble alter or apply heat to the product Avoid dropping or subjecting the product to severe impacts To avoid the risk of injury
64. emitted from the flash This is due to the high intensity of the flash burning dust and foreign materials stuck to the front of the unit Please use a cotton swab to remove dirt dust or other foreign matter from the flash to prevent heat build up and damage to the unit Ima gm eu Remove and store the battery when you are not using the camera If the battery is left inside the camera damage caused by leakage may occur Remove and store the batteries when you are not using the camera If the batteries are left inside the camera damage caused by leakage may occur IA E eu 5 Before you discard the battery cover the terminals with tape or other insulators CD EID Before you discard the batteries cover the terminals with tape or other insulators Contacting other metal materials may lead to fire or explosions 13 Safety Precautions 42300 Unplug the battery charger from the power outlet after charging is complete or when you are not using it Do not place anything such as cloth on top of the battery charger while it is charging Leaving the unit plugged in for a long period of time may cause it to overheat and distort resulting in fire ELI CE CE ED Do not place the battery near pets Pets biting the battery could cause leakage overheating or explosion resulting in fire or damage CED Do not charge batteries of different types at the same time or use older batteries together with newer batteries Do not i
65. er button If the camera is unsteady while you are pressing the shutter button it will not affect your shot Configure the setting Follow step 1 on p 63 and choose C2 Once the setting is complete X is displayed sapressing shutter button Follow step 2 on p 63 to shoot mi 542 E d l prevents blur when Customizing the Self Timer You can specify the delay 0 30 seconds and number of shots 1 10 Choose X Follow step 1 on p 63 choose C2 and then m press the MENU button e uuaa Configure the setting Delay 410 sec Press the Aw buttons to choose Delay or Shots Press the 4 buttons to choose a value and then press the i button Once the setting is complete Ce is displayed Follow step 2 on p 63 to shoot Shots 3 shots For movies shot using the self timer Delay represents the delay before recording begins but the Shots setting has no effect When you specify multiple shots image brightness and white balance are determined by the first shot More time is required between shots when the flash fires or when you have specified to take many shots Shooting will stop automatically when the memory card becomes full When a delay longer than two seconds is specified two seconds before the shot the lamp blinking and self timer sound will speed up When the flash fires the lamp will remain lit al 64 Common Convenient Features A3400 1S Still Images
66. es have a warmer tone than with Standard Cool Images have a cooler tone than with Standard 83 Applying Special Effects Still Images Movies wy i Shooting in Monochrome Shoot images in black and white sepia or blue and white maA E EAD CED 11 Color Tone 4B W A3400 IS Aaa T7 Le Color Tone Ww gt B W Sepia Blue 84 thet 5 B Black and white shots Sepia tone shots Blue and white shots Choose 4 Follow step 1 on p 74 and choose G4 Choose a color tone Press the w button press the 4 buttons to choose a color tone and then press the button Touch E touch q gt to choose a color tone and then touch A preview is shown of how your shot will look with the effect applied Shoot Still Images Special Modes for Other Purposes a Using the Face Self Timer The camera will shoot about two seconds after detecting that the face of another person such as the photographer has entered the shooting area p 99 This is useful when including yourself in group photos or similar shots Choose c2 Follow step 1 on p 74 and choose Compose the shot and press the shutter button halfway Make sure a green frame is displayed around the face you focus on and white frames around other faces Press the shutter button all the way Y down ODE The camera now enters shooting standby S mode and Look straight at camera
67. essing it all the way down to shoot p 47 Make sure subjects are within focusing range see Specifications p 38 Set Lamp Setting to On p 72 Confirm that unneeded functions such as macro are deactivated Try shooting with focus lock or AF lock pp 101 105 163 Troubleshooting No AF frames are displayed and the camera does not focus when the shutter button is pressed halfway To have AF frames displayed and the camera focus correctly try composing the shot with higher contrast subject areas centered before you press the shutter button halfway Otherwise try pressing the shutter button halfway repeatedly Subjects in shots look too dark Set the flash mode to p 106 Adjust brightness by using exposure compensation p 90 Adjust contrast by using i Contrast pp 94 125 Use spot metering or AE lock pp 91 92 Subjects look too bright highlights are washed out Set the flash mode to p 66 Adjust brightness by using exposure compensation p 90 Use spot metering or AE lock pp 91 92 Reduce the lighting on subjects Shots look too dark despite the flash firing p 56 Shoot within flash range see Specifications p 38 Increase the ISO speed p 93 Subjects in flash shots look too bright highlights are washed out Shoot within flash range see Specifications p 38 Set the flash mode to p 66 White dots or similar image artifacts appear in flash shots This is caused by light from
68. evel p 169 CED Gu Battery level p 169 GX8 9 9 Metering method p 92 9 Folder number File number p 134 Current image no Total no of images Shutter speed still images Image quality Frame rate movies p 70 Aperture value Flash p 106 Focusing range p 98 File size Still images Resolution Movies Movie length Resolution p 68 MOV movies Image editing pp 124 126 Protection p 121 Q9 Red eye correction pp 69 126 i Contrast pp 94 125 Shooting date time p 21 Some information may not be displayed when viewing images on a TV p 143 170 On Screen Information Summary of Movie Control Panel in Viewing p 114 5 gt gt K I Il gt l e Exit Play Slow Motion Press the 4 buttons to adjust the playback speed No sound is played Skip Backward To continue skipping backward keep holding down the button Previous Frame For fast rewind keep holding down the button Next Frame For fast forward keep holding down the button Skip Forward To continue skipping forward keep holding down the button Shown when the camera is connected to a PictBridge compatible printer p 148 Displays the frame approx 4 sec before or after the current frame P To skip forward or back during movie playback press the 4 buttons 171 Functions and Menu Tables Shooting Mode Cu
69. f a battery pack Please note that this warranty does not apply to repairs arising out of the malfunction of non genuine Canon accessories although you may request such repairs on a chargeable basis 37 Specifications Camera Effective Pixels Approx 16 0 million pixels Lens Focal Length Viewfinder LCD Monitor File Formats Data Types Interfaces Power 38 A4000 IS 8x zoom 5 0 W 40 0 T mm 35mm film equivalent 28 W 224 T mm Em ez CED qu 5x zoom 5 0 W 25 0 T mm 35mm film equivalent 28 W 140 T mm Real image optical zoom viewfinder A4000 IS 7 5 cm 3 0 in color TFT LCD Effective Pixels Approx 230 000 dots A3400 IS 7 5 cm 3 0 in color TFT LCD touch screen panel Effective Pixels Approx 230 000 dots FID 87 78 D GL 6 8 cm 2 7 in color TFT LCD Effective Pixels Approx 230 000 dots Design rule for Camera File system DPOF version 1 1 compliant Still Images Exif 2 3 JPEG Movies MOV H 264 video data Linear PCM monaural audio data Hi Speed USB Analog audio output monaural Analog video output NTSC PAL ma EEO REI 8779 Battery Pack NB 11L AC Adapter Kit ACK DC90 4810 AA alkaline batteries AA NiMH batteries Canon NB 3AH x2 Compact Power Adapter CA PS800 included with AC Adapter Kit ACK800 However connection requires DC Coupler DR DC10 sold separately Specifications A4000 IS 95 3 x 56 3 x 24 3
70. ges will be blurry if you move the camera or the subject moves before the shutter sound ends 47 Optical Viewfinder To conserve battery power when shooting you can use the optical viewfinder instead of the screen Shoot the same way as when using the screen Deactivate the screen Press the w button to turn the screen off p 49 D The area visible in the optical viewfinder may differ slightly from the image area in your shots The lens may be partially visible through the optical viewfinder at some zoom positions Although the camera automatically focuses on subjects face detection and focusing is not possible b 48 Shooting Display Options Press the w button to view other information on the screen or to hide the information For details on the information displayed see p 168 ETIN EO CE Information is displayed No information is displayed No information Information is is displayed displayed 1 Screen brightness is automatically increased by the night display function when Q you are shooting under low light making it easier to check how shots are composed However on screen image brightness may not match the brightness of your shots Note that any on screen image distortion or jerky subject motion will not affect recorded images For playback display options see p 116 49 Configure commonly used shooting functions through the FUNC menu as follows Not
71. has finished recharging Shooting can resume as soon as the flash is ready so either press the shutter button all the way down and wait or release it and press it again eu Screen deactivation when you attempt to shoot indicates that shooting is not possible until the flash has finished recharging Shooting can resume as soon as the flash is ready so either press the shutter button all the way down and wait or release it and press it again Shooting in Smart Auto Mode Scene Icons In QU mode shooting scenes determined by the camera are indicated by the icon displayed and corresponding settings are automatically selected for optimal focusing subject brightness and color Subject People Other Subjects Icon In Shadows In AtClose Background Background Motion on Face Motion Range olor Bright A Gray Backlit e 2 ez Y sem FA PS FN SM Light Blue Sunsets po Orange Dark A A AUTO Y Dark Blue Tripod ro 2 Used 2 2 Displayed in dark scenes when the camera is held still as when mounted on a tripod D Try shooting in P mode p 89 if the scene icon does not match actual shooting conditions or if it is not possible to shoot with your expected effect color or brightness 57 Shooting in Smart Auto Mode On Screen Frames A variety of frames are displayed once the camera detects subjects you are aiming the camera at A white frame is displayed around the subject or person s face determined
72. hat were renamed or already edited on a computer or images shot with another camera Note that starred functions are not available for movies Magnify p 119 Rotate p 123 Edit pp 124 126 Print List p 154 and Photobook Set up p 158 Exceeded selection limit More than 998 images were selected for Print List p 154 Choose 998 images or less 166 On Screen Messages Communication error An excessive amount of images approx 1 000 on the memory card prevented printing or image transfer to a computer To transfer the images use a commercially available USB card reader To print insert the memory card directly into the printer card slot Naming error When the highest folder number 999 and the highest image number 9999 has been reached new folders cannot be created and images cannot be recorded In the fT menu change File Numbering to Auto Reset p 134 or format the memory card p 132 Lens Error This error may occur if the lens is held while it is moving or when the camera is used in dusty or sandy locations Frequent display of this error message may indicate camera damage In this case contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk A camera error was detected error number If this error message is displayed immediately after a shot the image may not have been saved Switch to Playback mode to check for the image Frequent display of this error message may indicate camera da
73. hots Date stamp p 67 Touch Shutter p 65 Movie resolution ISO speed p 93 62 Metering method p 92 Regular orientation amp Held vertically The camera detects the shooting orientation and adjusts settings for optimal shots Orientation is also detected during playback and in either orientation the camera automatically rotates images as needed However the orientation may not be detected correctly when the camera is pointed straight up or down 168 On Screen Information rera CS ze Battery Level An on screen icon or message indicates the battery charge level Display Details rz Sufficient charge il Slightly depleted but sufficient 4 Blinking red Nearly depleted charge the battery soon Change the battery pack Depleted charge the battery immediately A1300 A810 Battery Level An on screen icon or message warns you when there is little battery power left No icon or message is shown unless the batteries are running out of power Display Details Nearly depleted prepare replacement 4 Blinking red batteries Change the batteries Depleted replace the batteries 169 On Screen Information Playback Detailed Information Display Movie pp 59 114 2 Shooting mode p 172 ISO speed p 93 Exposure compensation level p 90 amp White balance p 95 Histogram p 116 OE ELTE CEO Eus Battery l
74. i Delay 4 O Oo Oo fe Self Timer Settings p 64 SEs 5 S 2 L Oo o Oo e Oo Resolution p 68 M1M2S M m o o i i ft e o Oo fe M lity p 70 ovie Quality p 70 i 2 2 2 B 1 PowerShot A2300 PowerShot A1300 PowerShot A810 only 2 Settings Dark Light p 76 3 Depending on the scene either 1 shot will be recorded or several continuous shots will be combined p 77 4 Cannot be set to 0 seconds in modes without selection of the number of shots 5 One shot cannot be modified in modes without selection of the number of shots 6 Synchronizes with the resolution setting and is automatically set p 68 174 Functions and Menu Tables Lot 5 E amp C a za ed ooo 6 O Available or set automatically Not available 175 Functions and Menu Tables 7 O Shooting Menu Function AF Frame p 99 Digital Zoom p 108 AF Point Zoom p 108 Servo AF p 103 Touch Shutter p 65 4 Lamp Setting p 72 Red Eye Corr p 69 i Contrast p 94 Light Metering p 92 Review p 72 Review Info p 109 Blink Detection p 71 Shooting Mode Face AiAF 2 Tracking AF 3 Center 3 Fixed frame 4 On Off Off Auto Off Evaluative Center Weigh Spot Off 2 10 sec Hold Off Detailed On Off 1 PowerShot A2300 PowerShot A1300 PowerShot A810 only 2 Operation when no faces are detected varies by shooting mode 3 Po
75. in low light conditions Still Images Movies amp Shoot with snowy backgrounds Snow Bright natural colored shots of people against snowy backgrounds Still Images Movies Shoot fireworks Fireworks Vivid shots of fireworks Still Images Movies LA Discreet mode Shoot without activating camera sounds the flash or lamp Use this mode where camera sounds the flash and lights are prohibited mode mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to keep it still and prevent camera shake Set IS Mode to Off when using a tripod or other means to hold the camera still p 110 amp mode resolution is M 2304 x 1728 and cannot be changed In LA mode even playback sounds are muted Sounds of camera operations are muted and movie audio is also muted 75 Specific Scenes Still Images Movies P Brightness Color Customization Live View Control Image brightness or colors when shooting can be easily customized as follows ED Dono Dark 3 Light Vivid Warm Neutral Cool Dark Light Vivid Warm Neutral Cool Brightness Color Tone 76 1 D ES aaa Enter LIVE mode Follow the steps on p 74 and choose LIVE Configure the setting Press the w button to access the setting screen Press the a w buttons to choose a setting item and then press the b buttons to adjust the value as you watch the screen Press the
76. inal setting repeat this process but choose 2 sec 2 10 sec Displays images for the specified time Displays images until you press the Hola shutter button halfway Off No image display after shots 72 Other Shooting Modes Shoot more effectively in various scenes and take shots enhanced with unique image effects or captured using special functions 73 Specific Scenes Choose a mode matching the shooting scene and the camera will automatically configure the settings for optimal shots m Choose a shooting mode iive Ver CONN Press the 4 button repeatedly until LIVE is displayed Easy picture adjustment 7T to create desired effects Press the button choose LIVE in the Di menu and choose the desired option p 50 Shoot 2 Using the Touch Screen Panel Set the camera to LIVE by pressing the 4 button and then touch LIVE in the upper right Program Live View of the screen Control To view other shooting modes touch 4 gt or D NA quickly drag left or right on the screen Touch the desired mode to view a description and then touch OK to choose the mode Touch to return to the shooting mode selection screen Portrait FaceSelf Timer Still Images Movies 3 Shoot portraits Portrait Take shots of people with a softening effect 74 Specific Scenes Still Images 3 Shoot under low light Low Light Shoot with minimal camera shake and subject blur even
77. ing Hold the shutter button all the way down to shoot continuously For details on the continuous shooting speed see Specifications p 38 oe Configure the setting Continuous 1 Press the button choose L in the menu Continuous shooting EA and then choose Cli p 50 while shutter is pressed Once the setting is complete E is displayed Shoot Hold the shutter button all the way down to shoot continuously 96 Color and Continuous Shooting Cannot be used with the self timer p 63 or Blink Detection p 71 During continuous shooting focus and exposure are locked at the position level determined when you pressed the shutter button halfway Shooting may stop momentarily or continuous shooting may slow down depending on shooting conditions camera settings and the zoom position As more shots are taken shooting may slow down Shooting may slow down if the flash fires Touch Shutter p 65 can only be used to shoot single images even if the camera is set to Ed Continuous shooting is faster in 2 mode p 75 97 Shooting Range and Focusing Still Images Movies Shooting Close ups Macro To restrict the focus to subjects at close range set the camera to For details on the focusing range see Specifications p 38 UA Press the button press the q gt buttons to choose W and then press the button Once the setting is complete W is displayed D If the flash fires vignett
78. ing you can print a desired image area instead of the entire image Default Fs Default Dh 1 copies QJ Default Paper Settings FB Default Print E Default MENU Re Choose Trimming After following step 1 on p 150 to access the printing screen choose Trimming and press the button A cropping frame is now displayed indicating the image area to print Adjust the cropping frame as needed To resize the frame move the zoom lever To move the frame press the aw 4 gt buttons To rotate the frame press the button Press the MENU button press the aw buttons to choose OK and then press the button Print the image Follow step 7 on p 149 to print Cropping may not be possible at small image sizes or at some aspect ratios Dates may not be printed correctly if you crop images shot with Date Stamp selected 151 Printing Images Choosing Paper Size and Layout Before Printing Default Default 1 copies Trimmin 0 Default BB Default B Default Di F amp Paper Size CreditCard MENU ET MM SET Nes g3 E Paper Type isthic MENU ge TN SE T LIS Dj E ES Page Layout Default Bordered Borderless ID Photo MENU S ATI SET 613 152 Choose Paper Settings After following step 1 on p 150 to access the printing screen choose Paper Settings and press the amp button Choose a paper size Press the Aw buttons to choose an
79. ing may occur In the yellow bar display area below the zoom bar amp will turn gray and the camera will not focus With the AF frame mode set to Face AiAF using Touch Shutter or Touch AF returns the camera to gA To prevent camera shake try mounting the camera on a tripod and shooting P with the camera set to 2 p 64 Still Images Movies Shooting Distant Subjects Infinity To restrict the focus to distant subjects set the camera to a For details on the focusing range see Specifications p 38 Press the button press the 4 buttons to EE gt choose a and then press the button Once the setting is complete aA is displayed 98 Shooting Range and Focusing D With the AF frame mode set to Face AiAF using Touch Shutter or Touch AF returns the camera to yA Still Images Movies E Changing the AF Frame Mode Change the AF auto focus frame mode to suit the shooting conditions as follows Press the MENU button choose AF Frame Le on the tab and then choose the desired mm DR option p 51 Digital Zoom On AF Point Zoom off Servo AF off Lamp Setting On Red Eye Corr off Still Images Movies 2 Face AiAF Detects people s faces and then sets the focus exposure evaluative metering only and white balance AWB only After you aim the camera at the subject a white frame is displayed around the person s face determined by the camera to be the main s
80. isplayed To adjust the volume press the a w buttons 27 Trying the Camera Out To switch to Shooting mode from Playback mode press the shutter button P halfway A3400 IS You can also start movie playback by touching amp To adjust the volume quickly drag up or down across the screen during playback 4 Dragging Across the Screen to Choose an Image To view the next image drag right to left across the screen and to view the previous image drag left to right 4 Erasing the Images You can choose and erase unneeded images one by one Be careful when erasing images because they cannot be recovered Choose an image to erase Press the 4 buttons to choose an image Erase the image Press the button After Erase is displayed press the 4 buttons to choose Erase and then press the button The current image is now erased To cancel erasure press the 4 gt buttons to choose Cancel and then press the M button Q You can also erase all images at once p 122 Cancel 28 Trying the Camera Out Still Images Movies Accessing the Help Menu Access on screen descriptions of scenes detected by the camera shooting advice and playback instructions as follows fj Press the button to access the Help ON menu Press the button again to return to the original display E ESS f In Shooting mode a description of the scene AUTO detected by the
81. it from the bag E If condensation does form on the camera stop using it immediately Continuing to use the camera in this state may damage it Remove the battery and memory card and wait until the moisture has evaporated before resuming use If condensation does form on the camera stop using it immediately Continuing to use the camera in this state may damage it Remove the batteries and memory card and wait until the moisture has evaporated before resuming use 181 A AC adapter kit 141 144 146 AC adapter kit for household power 144 Accessories 140 AE lock 91 AF frames 25 55 99 AF gt Focusing AF lock E AUTO mode shooting mode 24 54 AV Giana 143 B Batteries 19 141 Battery and charger kit Date time date time battery WOW Glos rises anita E 169 Power Savilg ce teer edens 46 Battery Charging Level Power saving Battery and charger kit Battery charger Blink detection Camera Reset all Camera shake Center AF frame mode Color white balance Continuous shooting Custom white balance D Date time Adding date time to images 67 Changing Setting DC coupler Defaults gt Reset all DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk Digital zoom Display language De aS 15 Drive mode 2 ienteetceieteenecte nts 96 E Editing i Contrast 125 Red eye
82. ith the camera Always confirm beforehand that memory cards are supported on other devices such as card readers and computers including the current version of your operating system Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Take and review some test shots initially to make sure the images were recorded correctly Please note that Canon Inc its subsidiaries and affiliates and its distributors are not liable for any consequential damages arising from any malfunction of a camera or accessory including memory cards that results in the failure of an image to be recorded or to be recorded in a way that is machine readable Images recorded by the camera are intended for personal use Refrain from unauthorized recording that infringes on copyright law and note that even for personal use photography may contravene copyright or other legal rights at some performances or exhibitions or in some commercial settings For information on your camera s warranty please refer to the Warranty information provided with your camera For Canon Customer Support please refer to the warranty information for contact information Although the LCD monitor is produced under extremely high precision manufacturing conditions and more than 99 99 of the pixels meet design specifications in rare cases some pixels may be defective or may appear as red or black dots This does not indicate camera damage or affect recorded images The LCD monitor may be covere
83. l cover A3400 I CO EAE Stylus E11 ph ee Interface Cable IFC 400PCU 1 E amp Memory Card Card Reader Windows Cable Figs omputer AC Adapter Kit e e C ACK DC90 AV Cable AVC DC400 TV Video System Flash Unit Canon PictBridge Compatible Printers High Power Flash HF DC2 2 1 Also available for purchase separately 2 High Power Flash HF DC1 also supported 3DC Coupler DR DC10 is required 36 Accessories A810 Included Accessories u 7 Wrist Strap AA Alkaline DIGITAL CAMERA WS 800 Batteries x2 Solution Disk m E gt 4 tel Interface Cable IFC 400PCU Memory Card Card Reader Windows Macintosh Computer Cable AV Cable AVC DC400 Power Flash Unit Canon PictBridge F Compatible Printers Se T Battery and Charger Kit AC Adapter Kit High Power CBK4 300 ACK800 3 Flash HF DC2 2 Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine Canon accessories Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this product and or accidents such as fire etc caused by the malfunction of non genuine Canon accessories e g a leakage and or explosion o
84. mage In this case write down the error number Exx and contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk File Error It may not be possible to print computer edited images or images shot with another camera Print error Check the paper size setting If this error message is displayed when the setting is correct restart the printer and complete the setting on the camera again Ink absorber full Contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk to request assistance with ink absorber replacement 167 On Screen Information Shooting Information Display 8 E362 Remaining time Grid lines p 110 Eu D Digital zoom AE lock p 91 FE lock CD Battery level p 169 magnification p 62 p 107 Shutter speed Battery level p 169 Focusing range p 98 2 Camera orientation AF lock p 105 IS mode Image stabilization White balance p 95 icon p 61 p 110 Drive mode p 96 CAID CED GDB Aperture value Self timer p 63 Focusing range p 98 Exposure compensation AF frame p 99 AF lock p 105 level p 90 Camera shake warning Shooting mode p 172 i Contrast p 94 p 56 Scene icon p 57 Zoom bar p 54 w CE EE Flash mode pp 66 106 Blink detection p 71 Red eye correction Metering method p 92 p 69 69 Exposure compensation 9 Still image resolution Spot AE point frame level p 90 p 68 p 92 Recordable s
85. n miniature models by choosing the playback speed before the movie is recorded People and objects in the scene will move quickly during playback Note that sound is not recorded Choose amp Follow step 1 on p 74 and choose z amp A white frame is displayed indicating the image area that will not be blurred Choose the area to keep in focus DI rn m Press the w button CED 11 Move the zoom lever to resize the frame and press the Aw buttons to move it Press the button to return to the shooting Screen COMETA Select the focus range and location MENU f HUS To adjust the area in focus either touch the Screen or drag the white frame up or down To change the size of the area in focus touch LM touch gs M or Ce to choose the option and then touch 5 80 Applying Special Effects For movies choose the movie playback speed On the screen in step 2 press the MENU C c wm button and then press the lt gt buttons to choose the speed Press the button to return to the shooting Screen Movie will play back at 2i m 10x normal speed an E er Lo il Playback Speed MENU Rb 5x RO 20 7340018 Touch 10x touch 5x 10x or 20x to choose the speed and then touch 5 Shoot Movie will play back at 10x normal speed i Playback Speed 5 ME o Playback Speed and Estimated Playback Time for One Minute Clips Speed Playback Time 5x Approx 12 sec 10x Approx 6 sec 2
86. n the menu and choose the desired shutter speed p 50 Check the exposure Press the shutter button halfway to view the exposure for your selected shutter speed Shoot Special Modes for Other Purposes On screen image brightness in step 3 when you pressed the shutter button halfway may not match the brightness of your shots With shutter speeds of 1 3 seconds or slower there will be a delay before you can shoot again as the camera processes images to reduce noise Set IS Mode to Off when using a tripod or other means to hold the camera still p 110 If the flash fires your shot may be overexposed In this case set the flash to amp Q and shoot again Touching the Screen to Set the Shutter Speed Touch 1 touch 4P to choose the shutter speed and then touch 87 Movies Shooting iFrame Movies Shoot movies that can be edited with iFrame compatible software or devices You can quickly edit save and manage iFrame movies using the included software Choose iFrame Movi Follow step 1 on p 74 choose e and For editing on iFrame shoot compatible devices 1 Black bars displayed on the top and bottom edges of the screen indicate image areas not recorded Shoot Press the movie button am The resolution is fij p 70 and cannot be changed P iFrame is a video format developed by Apple 88 P mode More discerning shots in your preferr
87. nd 1 copies then press the f button 1 Default Paper Settings Printing now begins BF Default Rint C To print other images repeat steps 5 6 after printing is finished When you are finished printing turn the camera and printer off and disconnect the interface cable Trimming Q For Canon PictBridge compatible printers sold separately see p 142 149 Printing Images Still Images F Configuring Print Settings wa 4 Q7 Default E Default B Default Ln Trimming Paper Settings 150 c pm Default 1 copies Trimming Paper Settings Print MENU ao Default Date File No Both Off Default Off On Red Eye 1 No of Copies Access the printing screen Follow steps 1 6 on p 148 to access the screen at left Configure the settings Press the a w buttons to choose an item and then press the 4 buttons to choose an option Matches current printer settings Prints images with the date added Prints images with the file number added Prints images with both the date and file number added Matches current printer settings Uses information from the time of shooting to print under optimal settings Corrects red eye Choose the number of copies to print Specify a desired image area to print p 151 Specify the paper size layout and other details p 152 Printing Images Cropping Images Before Printing Trimming By cropping images before print
88. nsert the batteries with the and terminals reversed This may cause the product to malfunction Do not sit down with the camera in your pocket Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the screen When putting the camera in your bag ensure that hard objects do not come into contact with the screen Do not attach any hard objects to the camera Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the screen 14 A3400 IS Touch Screen Operations The camera s touch screen panel enables intuitive operation simply by touching or tapping the screen Touch Touch the screen briefly with your finger This gesture is used to shoot configure camera functions and so on Touch the screen and move your finger across it This gesture is used in Playback mode to switch to the next image or to change the magnified image area among other operations Gestures may not be detected as easily if you apply a screen protector because the screen works by detecting finger pressure Using the Stylus If you have difficulty operating the camera by touch use the included stylus p 2 Do not use pencils pens or sharp objects other than the included stylus to operate the touch screen To correct any discrepancy between the position you touch and the position detected calibrate the screen p 136 The stylus can be attached to the strap as shown 15 Initial Preparations Prepare for shooting as f
89. nutes Approx 1 hour 30 minutes Approx 4 hours Approx 210 Approx 50 minutes Approx 1 hour 40 minutes Approx 5 hours Alkaline Batteries NiMH Batteries Supplied 4 Sold Separately 1 Approx 220 Approx 500 Approx 750 Approx 1100 Approx 1 hour Approx 2 hours Approx 1 hour 40 minutes Approx 3 hours Approx 10 hours Approx 13 hours Specifications Power Alkaline Batteries NiMH Batteries Supplied 4 Sold Separately 1 Number of Shots Approx 220 Approx 500 Movie Recording Time 2 Approx 1 hour Approx 2 hours Continuous Shooting Approx 1 hour 40 minutes Approx 3 hours Playback Time Approx 10 hours Approx 13 hours 1 Number of shots recording time with fully charged batteries 2Time under default camera settings when normal operations are performed such as shooting pausing turning the camera on and off and zooming 3 Time available when shooting the maximum movie length until recording stops automatically repeatedly 4 The number of shots that can be taken may vary widely depending on the brand of alkaline batteries used The number of shots that can be taken is based on measurement guidelines of the Camera amp Imaging Products Association CIPA Under some shooting conditions the number of shots and recording time may be less than mentioned above Number of Shots per Memory Card No Shots per Memory Card Approx Resolution Pixels P Y ORPS 8 GB 32 GB L Large 16M 4608x3456 190
90. ollows Attaching the Strap Attach the strap Thread the end of the strap through the strap hole and then pull the other end of the strap through the loop on the threaded end Holding the Camera ben Place the strap around your wrist When shooting keep your arms close to your body and hold the camera securely to prevent it from moving Do not rest your fingers on the flash KA CE Charging the Battery Before use charge the battery with the included charger Be sure to charge the battery initially because the camera is not sold with the battery charged Remove the cover Insert the battery After aligning the marks on the battery and charger insert the battery by pushing it in and down 16 Initial Preparations Charge the battery For CB 2LD Flip out the plug and plug the charger into a power outlet 2 For CB 2LDE Plug the power cord into the charger then plug the other end into a power outlet The charging lamp turns orange and charging begins When the charging is finished the lamp turns green Remove the battery After unplugging the battery charger remove the battery by pushing it in and up D To protect the battery and keep it in optimal condition do not charge it continuously for more than 24 hours For battery chargers that use a power cord do not attach the charger or cord to other objects
91. on the flash fires to increase the brightness of the main subject such as people while the camera shoots at a slow shutter speed to increase the brightness of the background that is out of the flash range Even after the flash fires ensure that the main subject does not move until the shutter sound is finished playing Mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to keep it still and prevent camera shake Set IS Mode to Off when using a tripod or other means to hold the camera still p 110 Off You can prepare the camera for shooting without the flash D If a flashing Q icon is displayed when you press the shutter button halfway in low light conditions mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to keep it still 106 Flash 7 Shooting with the FE Lock Just as with the AE lock p 91 you can lock the exposure for the flash shots qp mum Set the flash to p 106 Lock the flash exposure Aim the camera at the subject to shoot with the exposure locked With the shutter button pressed halfway press the gt button The flash fires and when FEL is displayed the flash output level is retained To unlock FE release the shutter button and press the gt button again In this case FEL is no longer displayed Compose the shot and shoot Cannot be used with Touch Shutter p 65 FE Flash Exposure A34001S Just as with AE lock p 91 you can lock the flash exposure by
92. oose an image Press the 4 buttons to choose an image and then press the 3f button v is displayed To remove the image from the photobook press the button again w is no longer displayed Repeat this process to specify other images When finished press the MENU button to return to the menu screen Adding All Images to a Photobook Select All Images Set 1 copy per image Cancel Choose Select All Images Following the procedure on p 158 choose Select All Images and press the button Configure the print settings Press the q gt buttons to choose OK and then press the button 2 Removing All Images from a Photobook Clear All Selections Deselect all images Choose Clear All Selections Following the procedure on p 158 choose Clear All Selections and press the button Confirm clearing the photobook Press the 4 buttons to choose OK and then press the button 159 160 Appendix Helpful information when using the camera 161 2E Troubleshooting If you think there is a problem with the camera first check the following If the items below do not solve your problem contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk Power Nothing happens when the ON OFF button is pressed TAB Confirm that you are using the correct type of battery and that there is sufficient charge p 169 Confirm that the battery is inserted facing the correct way p 17 Confirm that the memo
93. option and then press the button Choose a type of paper Press the 4 buttons to choose an option and then press the button Choose a layout Press the A buttons to choose an option When choosing N up press the 4 buttons to specify the number of images per sheet Press the button Print the image Printing Images Available Layout Options Default Matches current printer settings Bordered Prints with blank space around the image Borderless Borderless edge to edge printing N up Choose how many images to print per sheet ID Photo Prints images for identification purposes Only available for images with a resolution of L Fixed Size Choose the print size Choose from 3 5 x 5 in postcard or wide format prints JH Printing ID Photos ID Photo ide 20mm Trimming MENU pao l Choose ID Photo Following steps 1 4 on p 152 choose ID Photo and press the button Choose the long and short side length Press the Aw buttons to choose an item Choose the length by pressing the 4 buttons and then press the button Choose the printing area Follow step 2 on p 151 to choose the printing area Print the image 153 Printing Images Movies E Printing Movie Scenes fri 1280x720 Access the printing screen Single QJ Default Paper Settings Follow steps 1 5 on p 148 to choose a movie and then press the button Press the 4 buttons to choose Cs and then
94. ore movies Interfaces USB Free Hard Disk 440 MB or more Space Display 1024 x 768 resolution or higher In Windows XP Microsoft NET Framework 3 0 or later max 500 MB must be installed Installation may take some time depending on computer performance Macintosh Operating System Mac OS X 10 6 Computers running one of the above operating systems Campi preinstalled with an included USB port and Internet connection Processor Core Duo 1 83 GHz or higher RAM 1 GB or more Interfaces USB alos px 550 MB or more Display 1024 x 768 resolution or higher Check the Canon website for the latest system requirements including Q supported OS versions 31 Included Software Manuals Installing the Software Windows 7 and Mac OS X 10 6 are used here for the sake of illustration Using the software auto update function you can update to the latest version and download new functions via the Internet some software excluded so be sure to install the software on a computer with an Internet connection Insert the CD ROM in the computer s CD ROM drive Insert the included CD ROM DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk p 2 in the computer s CD ROM drive On a Macintosh computer after inserting the disc double click the desktop disc icon to open it and then double click the icon displayed es DIGITAL CAMERA Begin the installation Click Easy Installation and follow the on screen instructions to comple
95. ory cards or when a new folder is created Regardless of the option selected in this setting shots may be numbered rA consecutively after the last number of existing images on newly inserted memory cards To start saving shots from 0001 use an empty or formatted p 132 memory card Refer to the mageBrowser EX User Guide for information on the card folder structure and image formats 7 Date Based Image Storage Instead of saving images in folders created each month you can have the camera create folders each day you shoot to store shots taken that day yT Choose Create Folder and then choose LCD Brightness mmm Daily Start up Image On Images will now be saved in folders created Format D 7 568 on the shooting date File Numbering Continuous GRRE Lens Retract lt 1 min 134 Adjusting Basic Camera Functions E Lens Retraction Timing The lens is normally retracted for safety about one minute after you press the D button in Shooting mode p 46 To have the lens retracted immediately after you press the button set the retraction timing to 0 sec rer Choose Lens Retract and then choose 0 sec Start up Image On Format D 7 568 File Numbering Continuous Create Folder Power Saving 7 Power Saving Adjustment Adjust the timing of automatic camera and screen deactivation Auto Power Down and Display Off respectively as needed p 46
96. ou connect the camera to a PictBridge compatible printer Press the aw buttons to choose Print now and then j simply press the button to print the Koter images in the print list Any DPOF print job that you temporarily stop will be resumed from the next image Print List 157 Printing Images Still Images F Adding Images to a Photobook Photobooks can be set up on the camera by choosing up to 998 images on a memory card and importing them into the included software on your computer where they are stored in their own folder This is convenient when ordering printed photobooks online or printing photobooks with your own printer Choosing a Selection Method miim Press the MENU button choose Photobook Slideshow Set up on the tab and then choose how Erase All you will select images Protect Rotate i Contrast D may be displayed on the camera to warn you that the memory card has print settings that were configured on another camera Changing the print settings using this camera may overwrite all previous settings After importing images to your computer also refer to the ImageBrowser EX P User Guide and the printer manual for further information Adding Images Individually Photobook Set up Choose Select Following the previous procedure choose EGESAMMEREG Select and press the 9 button Clear All Selections No of images 0 MENU a 158 Printing Images Ch
97. ow level formatting erases all data on a memory card Before low level formatting copy images on the memory card to a computer or take other steps to back them up Format Perform low level formatting Exi mmTUGURP On the screen in step 2 on p 132 press the 7 56B AV buttons to choose Low Level Format 32KB used and then select this option mark with a w V Low Level Format by pressing the 4 buttons Cancel Press the Aw 4 buttons to choose OK press the Gi button and then follow step 3 on p 132 to format low level format the memory card Low level formatting takes longer than Formatting Memory Cards p 132 P because data is erased from all storage regions of the memory card You can cancel low level formatting in progress by choosing Stop In this case all data will be erased but the memory card can be used normally 133 Adjusting Basic Camera Functions s File Numbering Your shots are automatically numbered in sequential order 0001 9999 and saved in folders that store up to 2 000 images each You can change how the camera assigns file numbers Ln Choose File Numbering and then choose Hints amp Tips an option LCD Brightness Seep mage On Images are numbered E D 7 568 Continuous consecutively until the 9999th shot is taken saved even if you switch G Continuous M Create Folder Monthly memory cards Image numbering is reset to 0001 if Auto Reset you switch mem
98. rd battery cover A810 Open the memory card battery cover 52 Auto Mode Convenient mode for easy shots with greater control over shooting 53 Shooting in Smart Auto Mode Still Images Shooting Still Images Smart Auto For fully automatic selection at optimal settings for specific scenes simply let the camera determine the subject and shooting conditions Turn the camera on Press the ON OFF button YS The startup screen is displayed Enter I9 mode Press the 4 button repeatedly until AUN is displayed Aim the camera at the subject The camera will make a slight clicking noise as it determines the scene Frames displayed around any detected subjects indicate that they are in focus Icons representing the scene and image stabilization mode are displayed in the upper right of the screen pp 57 61 Eu A scene icon is displayed in the upper right of the screen p 57 press Compose the shot To zoom in and enlarge the subject move the zoom lever toward telephoto and to zoom away from the subject move it toward M4 wide angle A zoom bar showing the zoom position is displayed 54 Shooting in Smart Auto Mode Focus Press the shutter button halfway The camera beeps twice after focusing and AF frames are displayed to indicate image areas in nx Cy focus Y Several AF frames are displayed when multiple areas are in focus
99. rosoft The iFrame logo and the iFrame symbol are trademarks of Apple Inc About MPEG 4 Licensing This product is licensed under AT amp T patents for the MPEG 4 standard and may be used for encoding MPEG 4 compliant video and or decoding MPEG 4 compliant video that was encoded only 1 for a personal and non commercial purpose or 2 by a video provider licensed under the AT amp T patents to provide MPEG 4 compliant video No license is granted or implied for any other use for MPEG 4 standard Notice displayed in English as required 185 Disclaimer Reprinting transmitting or storing in a retrieval system any part of this guide without the permission of Canon is prohibited Canon reserves the right to change the contents of this guide at any time without prior notice Illustrations and screenshots in this guide may differ slightly from the actual equipment The above items notwithstanding Canon accepts no liability for damages due to mistaken operation of the products CEL SS3XA210 CANON INC 2012
100. ry card battery cover is fully closed p 18 Dirty battery terminals reduce battery performance Try cleaning the terminals with a cotton swab and reinserting the battery a few times CED um Confirm that you are using the correct type of battery and that there is sufficient charge p 169 Confirm that the batteries are inserted facing the correct way p 19 Confirm that the memory card battery cover is fully closed p 19 Dirty battery terminals reduce battery performance Try cleaning the terminals with a cotton swab and reinserting the batteries a few times TA C TAD The battery is depleted quickly Battery performance decreases at low temperatures Try warming the battery a little by putting it in your pocket for example with the terminal cover on If these measures do not help and the battery is still depleted soon after charging it has reached the end of its life Purchase a new battery CED 11 Batteries are depleted quickly Battery performance decreases at low temperatures Try warming the batteries a little by putting them in your pocket for example ensuring that the terminals do not touch any metal objects The lens is not retracted TZB Do not open the memory card battery cover while the camera is on Close the cover turn the camera on and then turn it off again p 18 CED EID Do not open the memory card battery cover while the camera is on Close the cover turn the camera on and then turn it off again
101. s desired When finished turn the camera off and unplug the power cord from the outlet Do not disconnect the adapter or unplug the power cord while the camera is still on This may erase your shots or damage the camera Do not attach the adapter or adapter cord to other objects Doing so could result in malfunction or damage to the product 145 Using Optional Accessories CED 11 Powering the Camera with Household Power Powering the camera with AC Adapter Kit ACK800 and DC Coupler DR DC10 both sold separately eliminates the need to monitor the remaining battery level Make sure the camera is off Open the cover Follow step 1 on p 19 to open the memory card battery cover and then open the coupler cable port cover as shown Insert the coupler Insert the coupler as shown Make sure the coupler cable passes through the port Close the cover Lower the cover and hold it down as you slide it until it clicks into the closed position Q Using Optional Accessories Connect the power cord Insert the adapter plug into the end of the coupler cable Insert one end of the power cord into the compact power adapter and then plug the other end into a power outlet Turn the camera on and use it as desired When finished turn the camera off and unplug the power cord from the outlet D Do not disconnect the adapter or unplug the power cord while the camera is still on This may erase yo
102. shown in blue will be grainy and the sound of camera operations will be recorded When you recompose shots the focus stays the same butthe brightness and colors will be automatically adjusted 59 Shooting in Smart Auto Mode SS E Finish shooting nm Press the movie button again to stop 9 shooting The camera beeps twice as 60 aO Z recording stops Recording will stop automatically when the memory card becomes full The camera may become warm when shooting movies repeatedly over an extended period This does not indicate damage Keep your fingers away from the A40001S A34001S A24001S T mp microphone while shooting movies Blocking the microphone may prevent audio from being recorded or may cause the recording to sound muffled Microphone CED p gt aN oo Qe CA Microphone Avoid touching camera controls other than the movie button when shooting movies because sounds made by the camera will be recorded If the lighting changes drastically when shooting a movie the screen and recorded movie may be overexposed or underexposed If this is the case stop shooting momentarily and then resume shooting Audio recording is monaural Shooting in Smart Auto Mode CEPTS GUS Still Images Movies Image Stabilization Icons Optimal image stabilization for the shooting conditions is automatically applied Intelligent IS Additionally the following icons are displayed in M mode
103. so will ensure that each camera will receive the correct updates and new functions via the auto update function Q When not connected to the Internet there are the following limitations Saving Images to a Computer Windows 7 and Mac OS X 10 6 are used here for the sake of illustration Connect the camera to the computer Follow step 3 on p 32 to connect the camera to a computer 33 Included Software Manuals Uv Turn the camera on to access 0 CameraWindow Press the button to turn the camera on On a Macintosh computer CameraWindow is displayed when a connection is established between the camera and computer For Windows follow the steps introduced below In the screen that displays click the Ex link to modify the program Lm ES Choose Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow and Change program ut can hange tha pignora then click OK EX Import pictures and videos Double click a Save the images to the computer Click Import Images from Camera and then click Import Untransferred Images Images are now saved to the Pictures folder on the computer in separate folders named by date After images are saved close CameraWindow press the button to turn the camera off and unplug the cable 34 Included Software Manuals For instructions on viewing images on a computer refer to the ImageBrowser E
104. steps to deactivate automatic rotation by the camera which rotates images shot in vertical orientation so they are displayed vertically on the camera rj Press the MENU button choose Auto Photobook Se Up Rotate on the gt tab and then choose Off i Contrast p 51 J Red Eye Correction Resize PAi Rotate 0t 7 Resume Last seen D D Images cannot be rotated when you set Auto Rotate to Off Additionally images already rotated will be displayed in the original orientation 123 Still Images Editing Still Images Image editing pp 124 126 is only available when the memory card has sufficient free space Resizing Images Save a copy of images at a lower resolution ic Rotate Photobook Set up i Contrast Red Eye Correction Auto Rotate Save new image Cancel Display new image Choose Resize Press the MENU button and then choose Resize on the tab p 51 Choose an image Press the 4 buttons to choose an image and then press the button Choose an image size Press the 4 buttons to choose the size and then press the button Save new image is displayed Save the new image Press the buttons to choose OK and then press the button The image is now saved as a new file Review the new image Press the MENU button Display new image is displayed Press the 4 buttons to choose Yes and then press the
105. tab p 51 Press the a w buttons to choose a jump method The jump method and the position of the current image is shown at the bottom of the Screen Position of Current Image Switch to the previous or next image To navigate through images using your selected jump method press the 4 gt buttons To return to the menu screen press the MENU button Jumps to the first image in each group of images that Jump Shot Date were shot on the same date o Jump 10 Images Jumps by 10 images at a time Ao Jump 100 Images Jumps by 100 images at a time G Jump to first Jumps to still images only Cm Jump to Movie Jumps to movies only The number of images matching the jump method except for Gj and fgg is shown on the right side of the screen If no images match the jump method nothing will happen when you press the 4 buttons 118 Image Viewing Options Still Images a Magnifying Images Magnify an image Moving the zoom lever toward Q will zoom in and magnify the image and 7 is displayed You can magnify images up to about 10x by continuing to hold the zoom lever To zoom out move the zoom lever toward T You can return to single image display by continuing to hold it Move the display position and switch images as needed To move the display position press the Approximate Position of Aw 4 buttons Displayed Arga While amp D amp is displayed you can switch to Giir by pressing
106. tart up Image p 131 EEG p 136 Format pp 132 133 Language i p 23 File Numbering p 134 Reset All p 137 Create Folder p 134 7 D Playback Menu Item Ref Page Item Ref Page Jump Search p 118 i Contrast p 125 Slideshow p 120 Red Eye Correction p 126 Erase All p 122 Resize p 124 Protect p 121 Auto Rotate p 123 Rotate p 123 Resume p 115 Photobook Set up p 158 Transition p 115 7 B Print Menu Item Ref Page Item Ref Page Print Clear All Selections p 157 Select Images amp Qty p 156 Print Settings p 155 Select All Images p 157 180 Handling Precautions The camera is a high precision electronic device Avoid dropping it or subjecting it to strong impact Never bring the camera near magnets motors or other devices that generate strong electromagnetic fields which may cause malfunction or erase image data If water droplets or dirt adheres to the camera or screen wipe with a dry soft cloth such as an eyeglass cloth Do not rub hard or apply force Never use cleaners containing organic solvents to clean the camera or screen Use a blower brush to remove dust from the lens If cleaning is difficult contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk To prevent condensation from forming on the camera after sudden temperature changes when the camera is transferred from cold to warm environments put the camera in an airtight resealable plastic bag and let it gradually adjust to the temperature before removing
107. te the installation process When a message is displayed prompting you to connect the camera connect it to a computer With the camera turned off open the cover CD With the smaller plug of the included interface cable p 2 in the orientation shown insert the plug fully into the camera terminal 2 32 Included Software Manuals Insert the larger plug of the interface cable in the computer s USB port For details about USB connections on the computer refer to the computer user manual Install the files Turn the camera on and follow the on screen instructions to complete the installation process The software will connect to the Internet to update to the latest version and download new functions Installation may take some time depending on computer performance and the Internet connection Click Finish or Restart on the screen after installation and remove the CD ROM when the desktop is displayed Turn the camera off and disconnect the cable The screen in step 3 will not be displayed Some functions may not be installed The first time you connect the camera to the computer drivers will be installed so it may take a few minutes until camera images are accessible If you have several cameras that were bundled with ImageBrowser EX on the included CD ROMs be sure to use each camera with their included CD ROM and follow the on screen installation instructions for each Doing
108. tery Optional Accessories The following camera accessories are sold separately Note that availability varies by area and some accessories may no longer be available x Power Supplies A340015 Battery Pack NB 11L EZIB Rechargeable lithium ion battery Battery Charger CB 2LD Charger for Battery Pack NB 11L 140 Optional Accessories For powering the camera using household power Recommended when using the camera over extended periods or when connecting the camera to a printer or computer Cannot be used to charge the camera battery AC Adapter Kit ACK DC90 42300 AC Adapter Kit ACK800 CHD GD For powering the camera using household power Recommended when using the camera over extended periods or when connecting the camera to a printer or computer Cannot be used to charge the camera batteries DC Coupler DR DC10 is required to connect the adapter to the camera DC Coupler DR DC10 CED GD Used with the AC adapter kit Battery and Charger Kit CBK4 300 CED GD Includes four rechargeable AA NiMH batteries NB 3AH and a battery charger CB 5AH Recommended when using the camera over extended periods D The battery charger and AC adapter kit can be used in areas with 100 240 V AC power 50 60 Hz For power outlets in a different format use a commercially available adapter for the plug Never use an electrical transformer designed for traveling which may damage the
109. the button To switch to other images while zoomed press the 4 gt buttons Press the i button again to restore the original setting You can return to single image display from magnified display by pressing the MENU button 2 Using the Touch Screen Panel Touching the screen will zoom in and magnify the image and amp an Q are displayed You can magnify images up to about 10x centered around where you touch by touching repeatedly You can also zoom in or out by touching amp or amp To zoom in or out continuously touch and hold amp or amp To move the display position drag across the screen Touch 5 to restore single image display P Touch operation is not available when GaBct is displayed 119 Image Viewing Options Still Images Movies F Viewing Slideshows Automatically play back images from a memory card as follows Tem Access the setting screen Jump Search Press the MENU button and choose Slideshow on the B tab p 51 Erase All Protect Rotate Photobook Set up Slideshow Configure the setting Repeat Off Choose a menu item to configure and then Play Time ELA choose the desired option p 51 Effect Fade Start automatic playback Press the Aw buttons to choose Start and then press the i button The slideshow will start a few seconds after Loading image is displayed Press the MENU button to stop the slideshow D The camera s po
110. touching the bottom of the screen 107 Other Settings Still Images Movies Deactivating the Digital Zoom If you prefer not to use the digital zoom p 62 you can deactivate it as follows EP Configure the setting AF Frame Face AAF gt Press the MENU button choose Digital MDa Zoom TY OFF NN Zoom on the tab and then choose Off AF Point Zoom Off p 51 Servo AF Off Lamp Setting On Red Eye Corr Off Still Images Magnifying the Area in Focus You can check the focus by pressing the shutter button halfway to enlarge the image area in the AF frame O Configure the setting AF Frame Face AiAF gt Press the MENU button choose AF Point 3i due al Zoom on the I tab and then choose On 71 of Servo AF E p 51 Lamp Setting On Red Eye Corr Off Check the focus Press the shutter button halfway The face detected as the main subject is now magnified To restore the original setting choose Off in step 1 108 Other Settings ELI ELI 8 8 EP D D In Face AiAF mode the display will not magnify if a face was not detected if the person s face is too large for the screen and if the camera cannot focus in Center In Face AiAF mode the display will not magnify if a face was not detected if the person s face is too large for the screen and if the camera cannot focus in Fixed frame P The display will not magnify when using the digital zoom p 62 or
111. ubject and up to two gray frames are displayed around other detected faces When the camera detects movement frames will follow moving subjects within a certain range After you press the shutter button halfway up to nine green frames are displayed around faces in focus 99 Shooting Range and Focusing D If faces are not detected or when only gray frames are displayed without a white frame up to nine green frames are displayed in the areas in focus when you press the shutter button halfway If faces are not detected when Servo AF p 103 is set to On the AF frame is displayed in the center of the screen when you press the shutter button halfway Examples of faces that cannot be detected Subjects that are distant or extremely close Subjects that are dark or light Faces in profile at an angle or partly hidden The camera may misinterpret non human subjects as faces No AF frames are displayed if the camera cannot focus when you press the shutter button halfway DUI E AD ED Still Images Movies Center One AF frame is displayed in the center Effective for reliable focusing Still Images Movies Fixed Frame One AF frame is displayed Effective for reliable focusing D A yellow AF frame is displayed with if the camera cannot focus when you press the shutter button halfway Note that AF point zooming p 108 is not possible 100 Shooting Range and Focusing Still Images 2 Recomposing Shots While the
112. up as the camera could not record to the memory card quickly enough Try one of the following measures Use the camera to perform low level formatting of the memory card p 133 Lower the image quality p 70 Switch to a memory card that supports high speed recording see Specifications p 38 Playback Playback is not possible Image or movie playback may not be possible if a computer is used to rename files or alter the folder structure Refer to the ImageBrowser EX User Guide for details on folder structure and file names Playback stops or audio skips Switch to a memory card that you have performed low level formatting on with the camera p 133 There may be brief interruptions when playing movies copied to memory cards that have slow read speeds When movies are played on a computer frames may be dropped and audio may skip if computer performance is inadequate Memory Card The memory card is not recognized Restart the camera with the memory card in it p 20 Computer Cannot transfer images to a computer When attempting to transfer images to the computer via a cable try reducing the transfer speed as follows Press the P button to enter Playback mode Hold the MENU button down as you press the 4 and buttons at the same time On the next screen press the 4 buttons to choose B and then press the button 165 M On Screen Messages If an error message is displayed respond as follows No memor
113. ur shots or damage the camera Do not attach the adapter or adapter cord to other objects Doing so could result in malfunction or damage to the product 147 Printing Images Your shots can easily be printed by connecting the camera to a printer On the camera you can specify images to set up batch printing prepare orders for photo development services and prepare or print images for photobooks A Canon SELPHY CP series compact photo printer is used here for the sake of illustration Screens displayed and available functions vary by printer Also refer to the printer manual for additional information Still Images si Easy Print Easily print your shots by connecting the camera to a PictBridge compatible printer sold separately with the included interface cable p 2 148 Make sure the camera and printer are off Connect the camera to the printer Open the cover Holding the smaller cable plug in the orientation shown insert the plug fully into the camera terminal Connect the larger cable plug to the printer For other connection details refer to the printer manual Turn the printer on Turn the camera on Press the button to turn the camera on Printing Images 4 Q is displayed Choose an image Press the 4 buttons to choose an image Access the printing screen Press the amp button Default Print the image Default Press the a w buttons to choose Print a
114. urn the camera on Press the ON OFF button The startup screen is displayed Enter M9 mode Press the button repeatedly until All is displayed Aim the camera at the subject As the camera determines the scene it will make a slight clicking noise Icons representing the scene and image stabilization mode are displayed in the upper Y right of the screen To turn off Auto Flash y P A1300 A810 a Py OED CED GD Mie A scene icon is displayed in the upper right of the screen Frames displayed around any subjects that are detected indicate that they are in focus Compose the shot To zoom in and enlarge the subject move the zoom lever toward telephoto and to zoom away from the subject move it toward wide angle 24 AF Frames ea aQ gt Trying the Camera Out i Focus Press the shutter button lightly halfway down The camera beeps twice after focusing and AF frames are displayed to indicate image areas in focus Shoot Press the shutter button all the way down As the camera shoots a shutter sound is played and in low light conditions the flash fires automatically Your shot remains displayed on the screen for about two seconds Even while the shot is displayed you can take another shot by pressing the shutter button again 25 fi Trying the Camera Out Movies Shooting Movies You can shoot movies with camera determined
115. ury When holding the camera by the strap be careful not to bang it subject it to strong impacts or shocks or let it get caught on other objects Be careful not to bump or push strongly on the lens This could lead to injury or damage the camera Be careful not to subject the screen to strong impacts If the screen cracks injury may result from the broken fragments When using the flash be careful not to cover it with your fingers or clothing This could result in burns or damage to the flash 12 Safety Precautions Avoid using placing or storing the product in the following places Places subject to strong sunlight Places subject to temperatures above 40 C 104 F Humid or dusty areas Eu These could cause leakage overheating or an explosion of the battery resulting in electrical shock fire burns or other injuries High temperatures may cause deformation of the camera or battery charger casing These could cause leakage overheating or an explosion of the batteries resulting in electrical shock fire burns or other injuries Caution Denotes the possibility of damage to the equipment Do not aim the camera at bright light sources such as the sun on a clear day Doing so may damage the image sensor When using the camera on a beach or at a windy location be careful not to allow dust or sand to enter the camera This may cause the product to malfunction In regular use small amounts of smoke may be
116. utton all the way down to shoot Even after your shot is still displayed and the camera continues to track the subject quw y Servo AF p 103 is set to On and cannot be changed Tracking may not be possible when subjects are too small or move too rapidly or when subject color or brightness matches that of the background too closely AF Point Zoom on the tab is not available W and aA are not available The camera can detect subjects even if you press the shutter button halfway P without pressing the button After your shot 4 is displayed in the center of the screen 102 Shooting Range and Focusing Still Images E Shooting with Servo AF This mode helps avoid missing shots of subjects in motion because the camera continues to focus on the subject and adjust the exposure as long as you press the shutter button halfway O Configure the setting AF Frame Face AiAF Press the MENU button choose Servo AF Digtal ane on the f tab and then choose On p 51 Focus Lamp Setting On Red Eye Corr Off The focus and exposure are maintained where the blue AF frame is displayed while you are pressing the shutter button halfway Focusing may not be possible in some shooting conditions In low light conditions Servo AF may not be activated AF frames may not turn blue when you press the shutter button halfway In this case the focus an
117. utton to restore the previous screen Choose an option Press the q gt buttons to choose an option Hints amp Tips Finish the setup process LCD Brightness eae ER Press the MENU button to return to the Format screen displayed before you pressed the MENU button in step 1 To undo any accidental setting changes you can restore the camera s default P settings p 137 51 M indicator Display The indicator on the back of the camera pp 4 5 lights up or blinks depending on the camera status ma EE EE Indicator Color Status Camera Status On Connected to a computer p 33 display off p 46 Green T Starting up recording reading transmitting images or Blinking A shooting long exposures p 86 A1300 Indicator Color Camera Status Status On Connected to a computer p 33 display off p 46 or ready to shoot when the flash is deactivated p 163 Green Starting up recording reading transmitting images or Blinking shooting long exposures p 86 distance warning or cannot focus when the flash is deactivated p 163 On Ready to shoot when the flash is activated Orange Distance warning p 163 or cannot focus when the flash is Blinking activated p 163 When the indicator blinks green never do any of the following things as they may corrupt images or damage the camera or memory card Turn the camera off Shake or jolt the camera LETT CES 87 779 Open the memory ca
118. vered Cancel Choose an image to erase Press the 4 buttons to choose an image Erase the image Press the button After Erase is displayed press the 4 buttons to choose Erase and then press the button The current image is now erased To cancel erasure press the 4 buttons to choose Cancel and then press the button Erasing All Images You can erase all images at once Be careful when erasing images because they cannot be recovered However protected images p 121 cannot be erased i Jump Search Slideshow Protect Rotate Photobook Set up Erase All Erase all images Cancel 122 Choose Erase All Press the MENU button and then choose Erase All on the B tab p 51 Erase all images Press the 4 buttons to choose OK and then press the button Still Images Movies Rotating Images Change the orientation of images and save them as follows ce Choose Rotate Jump Search Press the MENU button and then choose Seios Rotate on the tab p 51 CEN Protect Photobook Set up Rotate the image Press the 4 buttons to choose an image The image is rotated 90 each time you press the button To return to the menu screen press the MENU button Movies with an image quality of ffl cannot be rotated Rotation is not possible when Auto Rotate is set to Off i Deactivating Auto Rota on l Follow these
119. w displayed mm Automatically adjusts o a WB s tting for the scene OF L m Me Auto Automatically sets the optimal white balance for the shooting ANB conditions te Day Light For shooting outdoors in fair weather Cloudy For shooting in cloudy conditions in the shade or at twilight For shooting under ordinary incandescent tungsten lighting and Tungsten similarly colored fluorescent lighting For shooting under warm white cool white and similarly colored Fluorescent aw fluorescent lighting x Fluorescent For shooting under daylight fluorescent and similarly colored umm H H fluorescent lighting ij Custom For manually setting a custom white balance p 96 95 Color and Continuous Shooting Custom White Balance For image colors that look natural under the light in your shot adjust white balance to suit the light source where you are shooting Set the white balance under the same light source that will illuminate your shot Follow the steps in Adjusting White Balance MENU Evaluate White Bal p 95 to choose 3 Aim the camera at a plain white subject so cUm that the entire screen is white Press the ioots using previously set custom white balance M ENU button EFE The tint of the screen changes once the white sans balance data has been recorded Custom Colors may look unnatural if you change camera settings after recording white balance data Still Images Continuous Shoot
120. wer saving functions p 46 are deactivated during slideshows 4 To pause or resume slideshows press the f button You can switch to other images during playback by pressing the 4 buttons For fast forward or fast rewind hold the 4 buttons down 120 Still Images Movies Protecting Images Protect important images to prevent accidental erasure by the camera p 122 TI Choose Protect Jump Search Press the MENU button and then choose Slideshow Protect on the D tab p 51 Erase Rotate Photobook Set up Choose an image Press the 4 buttons to choose an image and then press the f button is displayed To cancel protection press the button again e is no longer displayed Repeat this process to choose additional images Protect Protect the image Press the MENU button A confirmation sexies message is displayed Press the q gt buttons to choose OK and then press the button D Protected images on a memory card will be erased if you format the card pp 132 133 Images will not be protected if you switch to Shooting mode or turn the camera off before finishing the setup process in step 3 Protected images cannot be erased by the camera To erase them cancel P protection settings first 121 Erasing Images Still Images Movies You can choose and erase unneeded images one by one Be careful when erasing images because they cannot be reco
121. werShot A4000 IS PowerShot A2400 IS PowerShot A2300 PowerShot A1300 PowerShot A810 only 4 PowerShot A3400 IS only 5 Only available for shooting Subject designation not available 6 On when subject movement is detected in Wf mode 176 AUTO olljojlojolorio o olo l o ool ojoj P O Of O OF OF 0 of o OF o Of o OF o OF o CO o of o OF o o CF O LIVE O Oj O o 0 of O of o O O O 00 o oO Oo o ojoj ojoj E oolooool ooooo ooo ojojoj Functions and Menu Tables WN oooolooo B oioo o lo 1llllolo EM oo o lo EMO l1oooo G amp G OOOOOOO0 177 5 O Available or set automatically Not available 5 Functions and Menu Tables Shooting Mode Function On Grid Lines p 110 Off Off IS Mode Continuous IS Settings p 110 2 Shoot Only Powered IS on Off Off Date Stamp p 67 Date Date amp Time 1 PowerShot A2300 PowerShot A1300 PowerShot A810 only 2 PowerShot A4000 IS PowerShot A3400 IS PowerShot A2400 IS only 178 Oooooooooo g m O00000000 amp Functions and Menu Tables N B 9 23 cS O Available or set automatically Not available 179 Functions and Menu Tables T ff Set up Menu Item Ref Page Item Ref Page Mute p 130 Lens Retract p 135 Volume p 130 Power Saving pp 46 135 Hints amp Tips p 131 Date Time p 22 LCD Brightness p 131 Video System p 144 S
122. wsing and Filtering Images 117 Image Viewing Options Protecting Images Erasing Images Rotating Images Editing Still Images 6 Setting Menu 129 Adjusting Basic Camera Functiong u e etes 130 Contents Accessories 139 Tips on Using Included Accessories Optional Accessories Using Optional Accessories 143 Printing Images 148 Appendix Troubleshooting On Screen Messages On Screen Information Contents Basic Operations 6 Shoot Use camera determined settings Auto Mode 54 Shooting people well Portraits Against Snow p 74 p 75 Matching specific scenes Low Light Fireworks p 75 p 75 Applying special effects Vivid Colors Poster Effect Toy Camera Effect Monochrome p 78 p 78 p 83 p 84 Where sound and flash are not allowed Discreet Mode 75 While adjusting image settings Live View Control 76 FOCUS ON TAC6S 5 d vedette sii vecta c Re ees 54 74 99 Without using the flash Flash Off sse 66 With myself in the shot Self Timer esses 63 85 Add the shooting date and time Date Stamp 67 Contents Basic Operations o View View images Playback Mode ccccccsceeseeteeeeeteeeeteeee
123. y card The memory card may be inserted facing the wrong way Reinsert the memory card facing the correct way p 20 Memory card locked The write protect tab of the SD SDHC SDXC memory card is set to the locked position Switch the write protect tab to the unlocked position p 20 Cannot record Shooting was attempted without a memory card in the camera To shoot insert a memory card facing the correct way p 20 Memory card error p 133 If the same error message is displayed even when you have inserted a formatted memory card facing the correct way contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk p 20 Insufficient space on card There is not enough free space on the memory card to shoot pp 53 73 89 or edit images pp 124 126 Either erase unneeded images p 122 or insert a memory card with enough free space see Specifications p 38 Change the battery pack p 17 Change the batteries p 19 No Image The memory card does not contain any images that can be displayed Protected p 121 Unidentified Image Incompatible JPEG Image too large Cannot play back AVI RAW It may not be possible to display images that were edited or renamed on a computer or images shot with another camera Cannot magnify Cannot rotate Cannot modify image Cannot register this image Cannot modify Cannot assign to category Unselectable image The following functions may be unavailable for images t

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