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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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Warranty Card PDF Manuals For information about the included software, refer to view the PDF manuals. 2 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 ...
Warranty Card PDF Manuals For information about the included software, refer to view the PDF manuals. 2 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 ...
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... Images recorded by the camera are intended for personal use , photography may become warm. If covered, remove the film before contacting a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • Although the LCD monitor is produced under extremely high-precision manufacturing conditions and more than 99.99% of...with a thin plastic film for personal use . In case of camera problems while abroad, return to SD specifications. Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are supported on copyright law, and note that even for protection against scratches during ...
... Images recorded by the camera are intended for personal use , photography may become warm. If covered, remove the film before contacting a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • Although the LCD monitor is produced under extremely high-precision manufacturing conditions and more than 99.99% of...with a thin plastic film for personal use . In case of camera problems while abroad, return to SD specifications. Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are supported on copyright law, and note that even for protection against scratches during ...
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... Shutter button Lamp Power button Microphone Flash Tripod socket Memory card/battery cover DC coupler cable port Strap mount A4000 IS A3400 IS A2400 IS A2300 Screen (LCD monitor) AV OUT (Audio/video output) / DIGITAL terminal Movie button (Help) button A (Auto) / a (Single image erase) / Up button e (Macro) / Left button Indicator n button...
... Shutter button Lamp Power button Microphone Flash Tripod socket Memory card/battery cover DC coupler cable port Strap mount A4000 IS A3400 IS A2400 IS A2300 Screen (LCD monitor) AV OUT (Audio/video output) / DIGITAL terminal Movie button (Help) button A (Auto) / a (Single image erase) / Up button e (Macro) / Left button Indicator n button...
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A1300 A810 Part Names and Conventions in This Guide Zoom lever Shooting: i (telephoto) / j (wide angle) Playback: k (magnify) / g (index) Lamp Microphone Lens Shutter button Power button Flash Tripod socket Memory card/battery cover DC coupler cable port Strap mount AV OUT (Audio/video output) / DIGITAL terminal A1300 A810 Screen (LCD monitor) Speaker A1300 Viewfinder Indicator Movie button A (Auto) / a (Single image erase) / Up button e (Macro) / Left button 1 (Playback) button (Help) button FUNC./SET button h (Flash) / Right button l (Display) / Down button n button 5
A1300 A810 Part Names and Conventions in This Guide Zoom lever Shooting: i (telephoto) / j (wide angle) Playback: k (magnify) / g (index) Lamp Microphone Lens Shutter button Power button Flash Tripod socket Memory card/battery cover DC coupler cable port Strap mount AV OUT (Audio/video output) / DIGITAL terminal A1300 A810 Screen (LCD monitor) Speaker A1300 Viewfinder Indicator Movie button A (Auto) / a (Single image erase) / Up button e (Macro) / Left button 1 (Playback) button (Help) button FUNC./SET button h (Flash) / Right button l (Display) / Down button n button 5
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... 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 PowerShot A1300 only A810 Functions and precautions for the PowerShot A810 only • This guide uses PowerShot A4000 IS illustrations and screenshots for expert camera use • (p. o Up button...
... 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 PowerShot A1300 only A810 Functions and precautions for the PowerShot A810 only • This guide uses PowerShot A4000 IS illustrations and screenshots for expert camera use • (p. o Up button...
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Contents Package Contents 2 Compatible Memory Cards 3 Preliminary Notes and Legal Information 3 Part Names and Conventions in Program AE Mode (G Mode 84 Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation 84 Color and Continuous Shooting ...... 89 Shooting Range and Focusing ........ 92 Flash 100 Other Settings 102 5 Playback Mode 107 Viewing 108 Browsing and Filtering Images ...... 111 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 ...
Contents Package Contents 2 Compatible Memory Cards 3 Preliminary Notes and Legal Information 3 Part Names and Conventions in Program AE Mode (G Mode 84 Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation 84 Color and Continuous Shooting ...... 89 Shooting Range and Focusing ........ 92 Flash 100 Other Settings 102 5 Playback Mode 107 Viewing 108 Browsing and Filtering Images ...... 111 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 ...
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Contents 7 Accessories 133 Tips on Using Included Accessories 134 Optional Accessories 134 Using Optional Accessories...........137 Printing Images 142 8 Appendix 155 Troubleshooting 156 On-Screen Messages 160 On-Screen Information 162 Functions and Menu Tables ..........166 Handling Precautions 175 Index 176 8
Contents 7 Accessories 133 Tips on Using Included Accessories 134 Optional Accessories 134 Using Optional Accessories...........137 Printing Images 142 8 Appendix 155 Troubleshooting 156 On-Screen Messages 160 On-Screen Information 162 Functions and Menu Tables ..........166 Handling Precautions 175 Index 176 8
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Contents: Basic Operations 4 Shoot z Use camera-determined settings (Auto Mode 48 Shooting 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 48, 68, 93 z Without using the flash (Flash Off 60 z With myself in the shot (Self-Timer 57, 79 z Add the shooting date and time (...
Contents: Basic Operations 4 Shoot z Use camera-determined settings (Auto Mode 48 Shooting 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 48, 68, 93 z Without using the flash (Flash Off 60 z With myself in the shot (Self-Timer 57, 79 z Add the shooting date and time (...
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...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. A1300 A810 If... Warning Denotes the possibility of children and infants. Exposure to the intense light produced by the flash 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 safety...
...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. A1300 A810 If... Warning Denotes the possibility of children and infants. Exposure to the intense light produced by the flash 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 safety...
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... objects. • Be careful not to bump or push strongly on an audio CD player (music player). 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 result in places where use of...
... objects. • Be careful not to bump or push strongly on an audio CD player (music player). 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 result in places where use of...
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...Places subject to strong sunlight - This may cause the product to the unit. Humid or dusty areas A4000 IS A3400 IS A2400 IS A2300 These could cause leakage, overheating or an explosion of smoke may damage the image sensor. • When using the camera. A1300 A810 ...the batteries are not using , placing or storing the product in the following places: - Contacting other injuries. A4000 IS A3400 IS A2400 IS A2300 • Before you discard the batteries, cover the terminals with tape or other insulators. Safety Precautions • Avoid using the camera. Caution Denotes...
...Places subject to strong sunlight - This may cause the product to the unit. Humid or dusty areas A4000 IS A3400 IS A2400 IS A2300 These could cause leakage, overheating or an explosion of smoke may damage the image sensor. • When using the camera. A1300 A810 ...the batteries are not using , placing or storing the product in the following places: - Contacting other injuries. A4000 IS A3400 IS A2400 IS A2300 • Before you discard the batteries, cover the terminals with tape or other insulators. Safety Precautions • Avoid using the camera. Caution Denotes...
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... time may cause malfunctions or damage the screen. • When putting the camera in fire or damage. Safety Precautions A4000 IS A3400 IS A2400 IS A2300 • Unplug the battery charger from the power outlet after charging is charging. A4000 IS A3400 IS A2400 IS...
... time may cause malfunctions or damage the screen. • When putting the camera in fire or damage. Safety Precautions A4000 IS A3400 IS A2400 IS A2300 • Unplug the battery charger from the power outlet after charging is charging. A4000 IS A3400 IS A2400 IS...
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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 operate the touchscreen. Drag Touch the screen and move your finger. z The stylus can be detected as shown. 15 Do not use the included stylus (p. 2). z This gesture is used in Playback mode to switch to the next image, or to shoot, configure camera functions, and so on. To correct any discrepancy between the position you have difficulty operating the camera by ...
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 operate the touchscreen. Drag Touch the screen and move your finger. z The stylus can be detected as shown. 15 Do not use the included stylus (p. 2). z This gesture is used in Playback mode to switch to the next image, or to shoot, configure camera functions, and so on. To correct any discrepancy between the position you have difficulty operating the camera by ...
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... hold the camera securely to charge the battery initially, because the camera is not sold with the included charger. 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...
... hold the camera securely to charge the battery initially, because the camera is not sold with the included charger. 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...
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... continuously for more than 24 hours. • For battery chargers that use a power cord, do not charge it ( ). 17 A4000 IS A3400 IS A2400 IS A2300 Inserting the Battery Insert the included battery. Doing so could result in malfunction or damage to the product. • For details on charging time and...
... continuously for more than 24 hours. • For battery chargers that use a power cord, do not charge it ( ). 17 A4000 IS A3400 IS A2400 IS A2300 Inserting the Battery Insert the included battery. Doing so could result in malfunction or damage to the product. • For details on charging time and...
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z While pressing the battery lock in the direction of the arrow, insert the battery facing as you insert the battery facing the wrong way, it in the direction of the arrow. Close the cover. X The battery will pop up. 18 z If you slide it until it clicks into the correct position. z Lower the cover ( ) and hold it down as shown and push it cannot be locked into the closed position ( ). Removing the Battery z Open the cover and press the battery lock in until it clicks into the locked position. Always confirm that the battery is facing the right way and locks when ...
z While pressing the battery lock in the direction of the arrow, insert the battery facing as you insert the battery facing the wrong way, it in the direction of the arrow. Close the cover. X The battery will pop up. 18 z If you slide it until it clicks into the correct position. z Lower the cover ( ) and hold it down as shown and push it cannot be locked into the closed position ( ). Removing the Battery z Open the cover and press the battery lock in until it clicks into the locked position. Always confirm that the battery is facing the right way and locks when ...
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.... z Lower the cover ( ) and hold it down as shown. z Insert the batteries as you 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...
.... z Lower the cover ( ) and hold it down as shown. z Insert the batteries as you 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...
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Initial Preparations Inserting the Memory Card Insert a memory card (sold separately). Check the card's write-protect tab. z Recording is not possible on memory cards with this camera (p. 126). z Make sure the memory card is in until it . X The memory card will pop up until it clicks into the locked position. Open the cover. Inserting memory cards facing the wrong way may damage the camera. Note that before using a new memory card (or a memory card formatted in another device), you should format the memory card with a write-protect tab when the tab is facing the right way ...
Initial Preparations Inserting the Memory Card Insert a memory card (sold separately). Check the card's write-protect tab. z Recording is not possible on memory cards with this camera (p. 126). z Make sure the memory card is in until it . X The memory card will pop up until it clicks into the locked position. Open the cover. Inserting memory cards facing the wrong way may damage the camera. Note that before using a new memory card (or a memory card formatted in another device), you should format the memory card with a write-protect tab when the tab is facing the right way ...
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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 . Specify the correct information. • To set the date and time, the [Date/Time] screen will be displayed each time you set daylight saving time (1 hour ahead), choose choose by pressing the op buttons. z Press the power button. z Press the op buttons to choose an option. z To turn the camera on. z Press the qr buttons to specify the date and time. z When finished, press the m button. in step 2 and then 21 Be sure to ...
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 . Specify the correct information. • To set the date and time, the [Date/Time] screen will be displayed each time you set daylight saving time (1 hour ahead), choose choose by pressing the op buttons. z Press the power button. z Press the op buttons to choose an option. z To turn the camera on. z Press the qr buttons to specify the date and time. z When finished, press the m button. in step 2 and then 21 Be sure to ...