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ENGLISH 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 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.
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... A3400 IS A2400 IS A2300 Camera A3400 IS Battery Pack NB-11L (with terminal cover) A1300 Battery Charger CB-2LD/CB-2LDE A810 Stylus AA Alkaline Batteries (x2) Interface Cable IFC-400PCU Wrist Strap WS-800 Getting Started DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk • A memory card is missing, contact your camera dealer. Warranty Card PDF...
... A3400 IS A2400 IS A2300 Camera A3400 IS Battery Pack NB-11L (with terminal cover) A1300 Battery Charger CB-2LD/CB-2LDE A810 Stylus AA Alkaline Batteries (x2) Interface Cable IFC-400PCU Wrist Strap WS-800 Getting Started DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk • A memory card is missing, contact your camera dealer. Warranty Card PDF...
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... Take and review some commercial settings. • The camera warranty is used , regardless of capacity. • SD memory cards* • SDHC memory cards* • SDXC memory cards* * Conforms to SD specifications. Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are... thin plastic film for protection against scratches during shipment. In case of camera problems while abroad, return to make sure the images were recorded correctly. If covered, remove the film before contacting a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • Although the LCD monitor is produced ...
... Take and review some commercial settings. • The camera warranty is used , regardless of capacity. • SD memory cards* • SDHC memory cards* • SDXC memory cards* * Conforms to SD specifications. Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are... thin plastic film for protection against scratches during shipment. In case of camera problems while abroad, return to make sure the images were recorded correctly. If covered, remove the film before contacting a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • Although the LCD monitor is produced ...
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... resemble. • The following buttons on the camera model: A4000 IS Functions and precautions for the PowerShot A4000 IS only A3400 IS Functions and precautions for the PowerShot A3400 IS only A2400 IS Functions and precautions for the PowerShot A2400 IS only A2300 Functions and precautions for the PowerShot A2300 only A1300 Functions and precautions for the...
... resemble. • The following buttons on the camera model: A4000 IS Functions and precautions for the PowerShot A4000 IS only A3400 IS Functions and precautions for the PowerShot A3400 IS only A2400 IS Functions and precautions for the PowerShot A2400 IS only A2300 Functions and precautions for the PowerShot A2300 only A1300 Functions and precautions for the...
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...Shooting in Smart Auto Mode ......... 48 Common, Convenient Features ...... 56 Image Customization Features ....... 62 Helpful Shooting Features 65 Customizing Camera Operation...... 66 3 Other Shooting Modes ....67 Specific Scenes 68 Applying Special Effects 72 Special Modes for Other Purposes 79 Shooting ...: Basic Operations 9 Safety Precautions 11 Touch-Screen Operations 15 Initial Preparations 16 Trying the Camera Out 24 Included Software, PDF Manuals ... 30 Accessories 36 1 Camera Basics 39 On/Off 40 Shutter Button 41 Optical Viewfinder 42 Shooting Display Options 43 FUNC...
...Shooting in Smart Auto Mode ......... 48 Common, Convenient Features ...... 56 Image Customization Features ....... 62 Helpful Shooting Features 65 Customizing Camera Operation...... 66 3 Other Shooting Modes ....67 Specific Scenes 68 Applying Special Effects 72 Special Modes for Other Purposes 79 Shooting ...: Basic Operations 9 Safety Precautions 11 Touch-Screen Operations 15 Initial Preparations 16 Trying the Camera Out 24 Included Software, PDF Manuals ... 30 Accessories 36 1 Camera Basics 39 On/Off 40 Shutter Button 41 Optical Viewfinder 42 Shooting Display Options 43 FUNC...
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... people well I Portraits (p. 68) P Against Snow (p. 69) Matching specific scenes Low Light (p. 69) t Fireworks (p. 69) Applying special effects Vivid Colors (p. 72) Poster Effect (p. 72) Toy Camera Effect (p. 77) Monochrome (p. 78) z Where sound and flash are not allowed (Discreet Mode 69 z While adjusting image settings (Live View Control 70 z Focus on faces...
... people well I Portraits (p. 68) P Against Snow (p. 69) Matching specific scenes Low Light (p. 69) t Fireworks (p. 69) Applying special effects Vivid Colors (p. 72) Poster Effect (p. 72) Toy Camera Effect (p. 77) Monochrome (p. 78) z Where sound and flash are not allowed (Discreet Mode 69 z While adjusting image settings (Live View Control 70 z Focus on faces...
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... and remove the batteries. This could result in close proximity to the intense light produced by the flash could damage your camera distributor or a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. sea water) or other persons, or damage to the equipment. • Be sure to also check the guides ...included with water (e.g. A4000 IS A3400 IS A2400 IS A2300 If liquids or foreign objects come into contact with the camera interior, immediately turn the camera off ...
... and remove the batteries. This could result in close proximity to the intense light produced by the flash could damage your camera distributor or a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. sea water) or other persons, or damage to the equipment. • Be sure to also check the guides ...included with water (e.g. A4000 IS A3400 IS A2400 IS A2300 If liquids or foreign objects come into contact with the camera interior, immediately turn the camera off ...
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...8226; Do not use is possible to cover it get caught on other devices. Caution Denotes the possibility of injury. • When holding the camera by the camera may result from listening with the operation of the power outlet, and the surrounding area. • Do not handle the power cord with your... the speakers. If the screen cracks, injury may interfere with headphones to contact the terminals or plug. Safety Precautions A4000 IS A3400 IS A2400 IS A2300 • Use only the recommended battery. • Do not place the battery near or in direct flame. Do not use of a CD-ROM...
...8226; Do not use is possible to cover it get caught on other devices. Caution Denotes the possibility of injury. • When holding the camera by the camera may result from listening with the operation of the power outlet, and the surrounding area. • Do not handle the power cord with your... the speakers. If the screen cracks, injury may interfere with headphones to contact the terminals or plug. Safety Precautions A4000 IS A3400 IS A2400 IS A2300 • Use only the recommended battery. • Do not place the battery near or in direct flame. Do not use of a CD-ROM...
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...flash to prevent heat build-up and damage to malfunction. • In regular use a cotton swab to enter the camera. Humid or dusty areas A4000 IS A3400 IS A2400 IS A2300 These could cause leakage, overheating or an explosion of damage to strong sunlight - Safety Precautions • Avoid using,...the flash. Caution Denotes the possibility of the batteries, resulting in the following places: - A4000 IS A3400 IS A2400 IS A2300 • Before you are left inside the camera, damage caused by leakage may be careful not to allow dust or sand to remove dirt, dust or other injuries.
...flash to prevent heat build-up and damage to malfunction. • In regular use a cotton swab to enter the camera. Humid or dusty areas A4000 IS A3400 IS A2400 IS A2300 These could cause leakage, overheating or an explosion of damage to strong sunlight - Safety Precautions • Avoid using,...the flash. Caution Denotes the possibility of the batteries, resulting in the following places: - A4000 IS A3400 IS A2400 IS A2300 • Before you are left inside the camera, damage caused by leakage may be careful not to allow dust or sand to remove dirt, dust or other injuries.
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... battery charger from the power outlet after charging is charging. This may cause malfunctions or damage the screen. 14 A4000 IS A3400 IS A2400 IS A2300 • Do not place the battery near pets. terminals reversed. Pets biting the battery could cause leakage, overheating or explosion, resulting in your ...unit plugged in for a long period of time may cause malfunctions or damage the screen. • When putting the camera in fire. Doing so may cause the product to the camera. Doing so may cause it is complete, or when you are not using it. • Do not place anything,...
... battery charger from the power outlet after charging is charging. This may cause malfunctions or damage the screen. 14 A4000 IS A3400 IS A2400 IS A2300 • Do not place the battery near pets. terminals reversed. Pets biting the battery could cause leakage, overheating or explosion, resulting in your ...unit plugged in for a long period of time may cause malfunctions or damage the screen. • When putting the camera in fire. Doing so may cause the product to the camera. Doing so may cause it is complete, or when you are not using it. • Do not place anything,...
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...screen. Drag Touch the screen and move your finger. To correct any discrepancy between the position you have difficulty operating the camera by touch, use pencils, pens, or sharp objects other operations. • Gestures may not be attached to shoot, configure... camera functions, and so on. A3400 IS Touch-Screen Operations The camera's touch-screen panel enables intuitive operation simply by detecting finger pressure. z The stylus can be detected as shown. ...
...screen. Drag Touch the screen and move your finger. To correct any discrepancy between the position you have difficulty operating the camera by touch, use pencils, pens, or sharp objects other operations. • Gestures may not be attached to shoot, configure... camera functions, and so on. A3400 IS Touch-Screen Operations The camera's touch-screen panel enables intuitive operation simply by detecting finger pressure. z The stylus can be detected as shown. ...
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A4000 IS A3400 IS A2400 IS A2300 Charging the Battery Before use, charge the battery with the battery charged. z When shooting, keep your arms close to your wrist. Initial Preparations Prepare for ... ( ), and then pull the other end of the strap through the loop on the flash. Holding the Camera z Place the strap around your body and hold the camera securely to charge the battery initially, because the camera is not sold with the included charger. Remove the cover. z After aligning the o marks on the...
A4000 IS A3400 IS A2400 IS A2300 Charging the Battery Before use, charge the battery with the battery charged. z When shooting, keep your arms close to your wrist. Initial Preparations Prepare for ... ( ), and then pull the other end of the strap through the loop on the flash. Holding the Camera z Place the strap around your body and hold the camera securely to charge the battery initially, because the camera is not sold with the included charger. Remove the cover. z After aligning the o marks on the...
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... slide it until it ( ). Compatible Batteries Use AA alkaline batteries or Canon AA NiMH batteries (sold separately, p. 135). • Due to the inconsistent performance of other batteries, use of specified batteries only is recommended. • NiMH batteries last longer in cameras than alkaline batteries do, especially in cold weather. 19 z Slide the...
... slide it until it ( ). Compatible Batteries Use AA alkaline batteries or Canon AA NiMH batteries (sold separately, p. 135). • Due to the inconsistent performance of other batteries, use of specified batteries only is recommended. • NiMH batteries last longer in cameras than alkaline batteries do, especially in cold weather. 19 z Slide the...
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Label Insert the memory card. z Make sure the memory card is in the locked (downward) position. z Recording is not possible on memory cards with this camera (p. 126). Slide the tab up . 20 Close the cover. Removing the Memory Card z Open the cover and push the memory card in another device), you ... before using a new memory card (or a memory card formatted in until it . Open the cover. Inserting memory cards facing the wrong way may damage the camera.
Label Insert the memory card. z Make sure the memory card is in the locked (downward) position. z Recording is not possible on memory cards with this camera (p. 126). Slide the tab up . 20 Close the cover. Removing the Memory Card z Open the cover and push the memory card in another device), you ... before using a new memory card (or a memory card formatted in until it . Open the cover. Inserting memory cards facing the wrong way may damage the camera.
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z Press the power button. Set the date and time. z When finished, press the m button. Turn the camera on . z Press the qr buttons to your images. Specify the correct information. • To set the date and time, the [Date/Time] screen will be ... time (1 hour ahead), choose choose by pressing the op buttons. z To turn the camera on . X The [Date/Time] screen is displayed the first time you turn off the camera, press the power button. • Unless you turn the camera on. Initial Preparations Setting the Date and Time A screen for dates and times added...
z Press the power button. Set the date and time. z When finished, press the m button. Turn the camera on . z Press the qr buttons to your images. Specify the correct information. • To set the date and time, the [Date/Time] screen will be ... time (1 hour ahead), choose choose by pressing the op buttons. z To turn the camera on . X The [Date/Time] screen is displayed the first time you turn off the camera, press the power button. • Unless you turn the camera on. Initial Preparations Setting the Date and Time A screen for dates and times added...
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... inserting new batteries, or connecting an AC adapter kit (sold separately, p. 134), even if the camera is left off . 22 z Press the op buttons to choose the 3 tab. A4000 IS A3400 IS A2400 IS A2300 • The date/time battery will be charged in about 4 hours once you insert a charged battery... or connect the camera to close the menu. • Date/time settings can be displayed when you turn the...
... inserting new batteries, or connecting an AC adapter kit (sold separately, p. 134), even if the camera is left off . 22 z Press the op buttons to choose the 3 tab. A4000 IS A3400 IS A2400 IS A2300 • The date/time battery will be charged in about 4 hours once you insert a charged battery... or connect the camera to close the menu. • Date/time settings can be displayed when you turn the...
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Turn the camera on , shoot still images or movies, and then view them. A2300 A1300 A810 X A scene icon is displayed in the upper right of the screen. z Press the o button repeatedly until is displayed. A4000 IS A3400 IS A2400 ...IS X Icons representing the scene and image stabilization mode are in and enlarge the subject, move it will make a slight clicking noise. z Aim the camera at...
Turn the camera on , shoot still images or movies, and then view them. A2300 A1300 A810 X A scene icon is displayed in the upper right of the screen. z Press the o button repeatedly until is displayed. A4000 IS A3400 IS A2400 ...IS X Icons representing the scene and image stabilization mode are in and enlarge the subject, move it will make a slight clicking noise. z Aim the camera at...
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Trying the Camera Out Focus. AF Frames Shoot. z Press the shutter button all the way down . z Press the shutter button lightly, halfway down . The camera beeps twice after focusing, and AF frames are displayed to indicate image areas in low-light conditions, the flash fires automatically. z Even while the shot is played, and in focus. X As the camera shoots, a shutter sound is displayed, you can take another shot by pressing the shutter button again. 25 X Your shot remains displayed on the screen for about two seconds.
Trying the Camera Out Focus. AF Frames Shoot. z Press the shutter button all the way down . z Press the shutter button lightly, halfway down . The camera beeps twice after focusing, and AF frames are displayed to indicate image areas in low-light conditions, the flash fires automatically. z Even while the shot is played, and in focus. X As the camera shoots, a shutter sound is displayed, you can take another shot by pressing the shutter button again. 25 X Your shot remains displayed on the screen for about two seconds.
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... the memory card becomes full. 26 Elapsed Time Prepare the camera for shooting. z Once recording begins, you can shoot movies with the elapsed time. z Follow steps 1 - 3 on p. 24 to A mode, and then compose the shot. The camera beeps once as recording stops. z Press the movie button.... Trying the Camera Out Movies Shooting Movies You can take your finger off the movie button. Finish shooting. X Black bars displayed on ...
... the memory card becomes full. 26 Elapsed Time Prepare the camera for shooting. z Once recording begins, you can shoot movies with the elapsed time. z Follow steps 1 - 3 on p. 24 to A mode, and then compose the shot. The camera beeps once as recording stops. z Press the movie button.... Trying the Camera Out Movies Shooting Movies You can take your finger off the movie button. Finish shooting. X Black bars displayed on ...
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... to access the movie control panel, press the qr buttons to choose , and then press the m button again. icon. Browse through images quickly. Trying the Camera Out Still Images Movies Viewing After shooting images or movies, you can view them on the screen as follows. To view the next image, press...
... to access the movie control panel, press the qr buttons to choose , and then press the m button again. icon. Browse through images quickly. Trying the Camera Out Still Images Movies Viewing After shooting images or movies, you can view them on the screen as follows. To view the next image, press...
