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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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A4000 IS 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 required ...information about the included software, refer to the ImageBrowser EX User Guide, in the package. If anything is missing, contact your camera dealer. Package Contents Before use, make sure the following items are included in PDF format (p. 30). • Adobe Reader is not included (p. 3)....
A4000 IS 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 required ...information about the included software, refer to the ImageBrowser EX User Guide, in the package. If anything is missing, contact your camera dealer. Package Contents Before use, make sure the following items are included in PDF format (p. 30). • Adobe Reader is not included (p. 3)....
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... are intended for protection against scratches during shipment. Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are not liable for any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including memory cards, that is machine readable. • Images recorded by the camera are supported on copyright law, and note that even for...
... are intended for protection against scratches during shipment. Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are not liable for any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including memory cards, that is machine readable. • Images recorded by the camera are supported on copyright law, and note that even for...
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... movies. • 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...
... movies. • 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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...Image Viewing Options 113 Protecting Images 115 Erasing Images 116 Rotating Images 117 Editing Still Images 118 6 Setting Menu 123 Adjusting Basic Camera Functions 124 7 Menu 44 n 45 Indicator Display 46 2 Auto Mode 47 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 iFrame...
...Image Viewing Options 113 Protecting Images 115 Erasing Images 116 Rotating Images 117 Editing Still Images 118 6 Setting Menu 123 Adjusting Basic Camera Functions 124 7 Menu 44 n 45 Indicator Display 46 2 Auto Mode 47 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 iFrame...
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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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...thinner 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. Always ensure that you use organic solvents such as the sun... (39 inches) away from the outlet and consult your eyesight. 11 Strap: Putting the strap around a child's neck could damage your camera distributor or a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Safety Precautions • Before using the product, please ensure that the product is used correctly. • The...
...thinner 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. Always ensure that you use organic solvents such as the sun... (39 inches) away from the outlet and consult your eyesight. 11 Strap: Putting the strap around a child's neck could damage your camera distributor or a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Safety Precautions • Before using the product, please ensure that the product is used correctly. • The...
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Safety Precautions A4000 IS A3400 IS A2400 IS A2300 • Use only the recommended battery. • Do not place the battery near or in direct flame. This could lead to injury or damage the camera. • Be careful not to subject the screen to strong impacts. A1300 A810 • Use... event that a battery leaks and the battery electrolyte contacts eyes, mouth, skin or clothing, immediately flush with water. • Turn the camera off in places where camera use the equipment in direct flame. • Unplug the power cord periodically, and using a dry cloth, wipe away any CD player that...
Safety Precautions A4000 IS A3400 IS A2400 IS A2300 • Use only the recommended battery. • Do not place the battery near or in direct flame. This could lead to injury or damage the camera. • Be careful not to subject the screen to strong impacts. A1300 A810 • Use... event that a battery leaks and the battery electrolyte contacts eyes, mouth, skin or clothing, immediately flush with water. • Turn the camera off in places where camera use the equipment in direct flame. • Unplug the power cord periodically, and using a dry cloth, wipe away any CD player that...
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... occur. If the batteries are not using the camera. A1300 A810 • Remove and store the batteries when you discard the battery, cover the terminals with tape or other injuries. Humid or dusty areas A4000 IS A3400 IS A2400 IS A2300 These could cause leakage, overheating or an explosion.... 13 This may cause the product to temperatures above 40 °C (104 °F) - A4000 IS A3400 IS A2400 IS A2300 • Before you are left inside the camera, damage caused by leakage may lead to the front of the battery, resulting in electrical shock, fire, burns or other insulators....
... occur. If the batteries are not using the camera. A1300 A810 • Remove and store the batteries when you discard the battery, cover the terminals with tape or other injuries. Humid or dusty areas A4000 IS A3400 IS A2400 IS A2300 These could cause leakage, overheating or an explosion.... 13 This may cause the product to temperatures above 40 °C (104 °F) - A4000 IS A3400 IS A2400 IS A2300 • Before you are left inside the camera, damage caused by leakage may lead to the front of the battery, resulting in electrical shock, fire, burns or other insulators....
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... use older batteries together with newer batteries. • Do not insert the batteries with the camera in fire. Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the screen. • When putting the camera in fire or damage. A1300 A810 • Do not charge batteries of the battery charger while...• Do not attach any hard objects to malfunction. • Do not sit down with the + and - 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 pocket....
... use older batteries together with newer batteries. • Do not insert the batteries with the camera in fire. Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the screen. • When putting the camera in fire or damage. A1300 A810 • Do not charge batteries of the battery charger while...• Do not attach any hard objects to malfunction. • Do not sit down with the + and - 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 pocket....
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...used to the strap as easily if you touch and the position detected, calibrate the screen (p. 130). A3400 IS Touch-Screen Operations The camera's touch-screen panel enables intuitive operation simply by touch, use pencils, pens, or sharp objects other operations. • Gestures may not ...be attached to shoot, configure camera functions, and so on. Touch Touch the screen briefly with your finger across it. Using the Stylus z If you have difficulty operating the camera by touching or tapping the screen. z The stylus can be detected...
...used to the strap as easily if you touch and the position detected, calibrate the screen (p. 130). A3400 IS Touch-Screen Operations The camera's touch-screen panel enables intuitive operation simply by touch, use pencils, pens, or sharp objects other operations. • Gestures may not ...be attached to shoot, configure camera functions, and so on. Touch Touch the screen briefly with your finger across it. Using the Stylus z If you have difficulty operating the camera by touching or tapping the screen. z The stylus can be detected...
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Initial Preparations Prepare for shooting as follows. 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. Insert the battery. Do not rest your fingers on the threaded end ( ). Be sure to... loop on the flash. Attaching the Strap Attach the strap. z When shooting, keep your arms close to your wrist. A4000 IS A3400 IS A2400 IS A2300 Charging the Battery Before use, charge the battery with the battery charged.
Initial Preparations Prepare for shooting as follows. 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. Insert the battery. Do not rest your fingers on the threaded end ( ). Be sure to... loop on the flash. Attaching the Strap Attach the strap. z When shooting, keep your arms close to your wrist. A4000 IS A3400 IS A2400 IS A2300 Charging the Battery Before use, charge the battery with the battery charged.
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...cover. z Insert the batteries 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. 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 Close the cover. z Lower the cover ( ) and hold it ( ). z Slide the ...
...cover. z Insert the batteries 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. 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 Close the cover. z Lower the cover ( ) and hold it ( ). z Slide the ...
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... card (or a memory card formatted in the locked (downward) position. Slide the tab up . 20 Inserting memory cards facing the wrong way may damage the camera. Close the cover. z Recording is not possible on memory cards with a write-protect tab when the tab is facing the right way when you should...
... card (or a memory card formatted in the locked (downward) position. Slide the tab up . 20 Inserting memory cards facing the wrong way may damage the camera. Close the cover. z Recording is not possible on memory cards with a write-protect tab when the tab is facing the right way when you should...
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... the basis for setting the date and time is displayed the first time you turn off the camera, press the power button. • Unless you turn the camera on. z To turn the camera on. Turn the camera on. in step 2 and then 21 z Press the power button. z When finished, press the m button. Initial Preparations...
... the basis for setting the date and time is displayed the first time you turn off the camera, press the power button. • Unless you turn the camera on. z To turn the camera on. Turn the camera on. in step 2 and then 21 z Press the power button. z When finished, press the m button. Initial Preparations...
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...]. Change the date and time. z Press the n button. Access the camera menu. z Move the zoom lever to choose [Date/ Time], and then press the m button. 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... even if the camera is left off . Follow the steps on p. 21 to set the date and time. Initial Preparations Changing the...
...]. Change the date and time. z Press the n button. Access the camera menu. z Move the zoom lever to choose [Date/ Time], and then press the m button. 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... even if the camera is left off . Follow the steps on p. 21 to set the date and time. Initial Preparations Changing the...
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... around any subjects that are detected indicate that they are displayed in focus. As the camera determines the scene, it toward i (telephoto), and to turn the camera on . Compose the shot. Trying the Camera Out Follow these instructions to zoom away from the subject, move the zoom lever toward ...j (wide angle). 24 A2300 A1300 A810 X A scene icon is displayed in and enlarge the subject, move...
... around any subjects that are detected indicate that they are displayed in focus. As the camera determines the scene, it toward i (telephoto), and to turn the camera on . Compose the shot. Trying the Camera Out Follow these instructions to zoom away from the subject, move the zoom lever toward ...j (wide angle). 24 A2300 A1300 A810 X A scene icon is displayed in and enlarge the subject, move...
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Trying the Camera Out Focus. AF Frames Shoot. z Press the shutter button all the way down . X Your shot remains displayed on the screen for about two seconds. z Even while the shot is played, and in focus. The camera beeps twice after focusing, and AF frames are displayed to indicate image areas in low-light conditions, the flash fires automatically. z Press the shutter button lightly, halfway down . X As the camera shoots, a shutter sound is displayed, you can take another shot by pressing the shutter button again. 25
Trying the Camera Out Focus. AF Frames Shoot. z Press the shutter button all the way down . X Your shot remains displayed on the screen for about two seconds. z Even while the shot is played, and in focus. The camera beeps twice after focusing, and AF frames are displayed to indicate image areas in low-light conditions, the flash fires automatically. z Press the shutter button lightly, halfway down . X As the camera shoots, a shutter sound is displayed, you can take another shot by pressing the shutter button again. 25
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... mode, and then compose the shot. Start shooting. z Press the movie button. Finish shooting. The camera beeps twice as recording begins, and [zRec] is displayed with camera-determined settings, simply by pressing the movie button. z Once recording begins, you can shoot movies with the...to stop automatically when the memory card becomes full. 26 X Recording will stop shooting. The camera beeps once as recording stops. Elapsed Time Prepare the camera for shooting. Trying the Camera Out Movies Shooting Movies You can take your finger off the movie button. z Press the ...
... mode, and then compose the shot. Start shooting. z Press the movie button. Finish shooting. The camera beeps twice as recording begins, and [zRec] is displayed with camera-determined settings, simply by pressing the movie button. z Once recording begins, you can shoot movies with the...to stop automatically when the memory card becomes full. 26 X Recording will stop shooting. The camera beeps once as recording stops. Elapsed Time Prepare the camera for shooting. Trying the Camera Out Movies Shooting Movies You can take your finger off the movie button. z Press the ...
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... again. Browse through images quickly. To play Play movies. Images appear grainy at this time. z Movies are identified by a movies, go to step 3. Trying the Camera Out Still Images Movies Viewing After shooting images or movies, you can view them on the screen as follows. Enter Playback mode. icon.
... again. Browse through images quickly. To play Play movies. Images appear grainy at this time. z Movies are identified by a movies, go to step 3. Trying the Camera Out Still Images Movies Viewing After shooting images or movies, you can view them on the screen as follows. Enter Playback mode. icon.