Camera User Guide Y P O • 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.
Package Contents Before use, make sure the following items are included in the package. If anything is missing, contact your camera dealer. A4000 IS A3400 IS A2400 IS A2300 Battery Pack NB-11L (with terminal cover) Camera A3400 IS A1300 Stylus A810 AA Alkaline Batteries (x2) Interface Cable IFC-400PCU Getting Started Battery Charger CB-2LD/CB-2LDE C Y P O DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk Wrist Strap WS-800 Warranty Card • A memory card is not included (p. 3).
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 with 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).
Part Names and Conventions in This Guide A4000 IS A3400 IS A2400 IS A2300 Power button Microphone Flash Tripod socket Memory card/battery cover DC coupler cable port Strap mount Speaker Zoom lever Shooting: i (telephoto) / j (wide angle) Playback: k (magnify) / g (index) Lens Shutter button Lamp C Screen (LCD monitor) AV OUT (Audio/video output) / DIGITAL terminal Movie button (Help) button A (Auto) / a (Single image erase) / Up button 4 Y P O A4000 IS A3400 IS A2400 IS e (Macro) / Left button In
Part Names and Conventions in This Guide A1300 A810 Power button Flash Tripod socket Memory card/battery cover DC coupler cable port Strap mount AV OUT (Audio/video output) / DIGITAL terminal Zoom lever Shooting: i (telephoto) / j (wide angle) Playback: k (magnify) / g (index) Lamp Microphone Lens Shutter button A1300 C Y P O 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
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. o Up button q Left button r Right button p Down button m FUNC./SET button • On-screen text is indicated in brackets. • : Important information you should know • : Notes and tips for expert camera use • (p.
Contents Package Contents............................. 2 Compatible Memory Cards ............... 3 Preliminary Notes and Legal Information...................................... 3 Part Names and Conventions in This Guide .............................................. 4 Contents............................................ 7 Contents: Basic Operations .............. 9 Safety Precautions.......................... 11 Touch-Screen Operations............... 15 Initial Preparations ..........................
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....................
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) Applying special effects Vivid Colors (p. 72) C Poster Effect (p. 72) t Fireworks (p. 69) Y P O 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)............
Contents: Basic Operations 1 View z View images (Playback Mode) ................................................... 108 z Automatic playback (Slideshow)................................................. 114 z On a TV ...................................................................................... 137 z On a computer .............................................................................. 30 z Browse through images quickly .......................................... 111, 112 z Erase images........
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. Warning Denotes the possibility of serious injury or death.
Safety Precautions A4000 IS A3400 IS A2400 IS A2300 • 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 accessories.
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 A4000 IS A3400 IS A2400 IS A2300 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.
Safety Precautions A4000 IS A3400 IS A2400 IS A2300 • 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. A4000 IS A3400 IS A2400 IS A2300 • Do not place the battery near pets.
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. z This gesture is used to shoot, configure camera functions, and so on. Drag Touch the screen and move your finger across it. z This gesture is used in Playback mode to switch Y P O to the next image, or to change the magnified image area, among other operations.
Initial Preparations Prepare for shooting as follows. Attaching the Strap Attach the strap. z 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 z Place the strap around your wrist. z When shooting, keep your arms close to your Y P O body and hold the camera securely to prevent it from moving. Do not rest your fingers on the flash.
Initial Preparations Charge the battery. z For CB-2LD: Flip out the plug ( ) and plug the charger into a power outlet ( ). z For CB-2LDE: Plug the power cord into the charger, then plug the other end into a power outlet. X The charging lamp turns orange and charging begins. X When the charging is finished, the lamp turns green. CB-2LD CB-2LDE Remove the battery. z After unplugging the battery charger, remove the battery by pushing it in ( ) and up ( ).
Initial Preparations Insert the battery. z While pressing the battery lock in the direction Terminals Battery Lock of the arrow, insert the battery facing as shown and push it in until it clicks into the locked position. z 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.
Initial Preparations A1300 A810 Inserting the Batteries Insert the included batteries. Open the cover. z Slide the cover ( ) and open it ( ). Insert the batteries. z Insert the batteries as shown. Y P O Close the cover. C z Lower the cover ( ) 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. 135).
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. 126). Check the card’s write-protect tab. z 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.
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. z Press the power button. X The [Date/Time] screen is displayed. Set the date and time. z Press the qr buttons to choose an option. z Press the op buttons to specify the date and time. Y P O z When finished, press the m button.
Initial Preparations Changing the Date and Time Adjust the date and time as follows. Access the camera menu. z Press the n button. Choose [Date/Time]. z Move the zoom lever to choose the 3 tab. z Press the op buttons to choose [Date/ Time], and then press the m button. Change the date and time. z Follow step 2 on p. 21 to adjust the settings. z Press the n button to close the menu.
Initial Preparations Display Language The display language can be changed as needed. Enter Playback mode. z Press the 1 button. Access the setting screen. z Press and hold the m button, and then press the n button. Set the display language. Y P O z Press the opqr buttons to choose a language, and then press the m button. X Once the display language has been set, the setting screen is no longer displayed.
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. Turn the camera on. z Press the power button. X The startup screen is displayed. Enter A mode. z Press the o button repeatedly until is displayed. z Aim the camera at the subject.
Trying the Camera Out Focus. z Press the shutter button lightly, halfway down. The camera beeps twice after focusing, and AF frames are displayed to indicate image areas in focus. AF Frames Y P O Shoot. z Press the shutter button all the way down. X As the camera shoots, a shutter sound is C played, and in low-light conditions, the flash fires automatically. X Your shot remains displayed on the screen for about two seconds.
Trying the Camera Out Movies Shooting Movies You can shoot movies with camera-determined settings, simply by pressing the movie button. Prepare the camera for shooting. z Follow steps 1 – 3 on p. 24 to turn the camera on and set it to A mode, and then compose the shot. Start shooting. z Press the movie button. The camera beeps Elapsed Time once as recording begins, and [zRec] is displayed with the elapsed time.
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. z Press the 1 button. X Your last shot is displayed. Browse through your images. z To view the previous image, press the q button. To view the next image, press the r button. z Press and hold the qr buttons to browse through images quickly. Images appear grainy at this time. C Y P O z Movies are identified by a icon. To play movies, go to step 3.
Trying the Camera Out • To switch to Shooting mode from Playback mode, press the shutter button halfway. A3400 IS • You can also start movie playback by touching . To adjust the volume, quickly drag up or down across the screen during playback. A3400 IS Dragging Across the Screen to Choose an Image z To view the next image, drag right to left across the screen, and to view the previous image, drag left to right. Erasing the Images Y P O You can choose and erase unneeded images one by one.
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. z Press the button to access the Help menu. z Press the button again to return to the original display. z In Shooting mode, a description of the scene detected by the camera is displayed. Shooting advice is also displayed depending on the scene. Y P O z In Playback mode, press the op buttons C and choose an item.
Included Software, PDF Manuals The software and PDF manuals on the included CD-ROM are introduced below, with instructions for installation, saving images to a computer, and using the PDF manuals. Features of the Included Software After installing the software on the CD-ROM, you can do the following things on your computer.
Included Software, PDF Manuals System Requirements The included software can be used on the following computers. Adobe Reader is required to view the PDF manuals. Windows Windows 7 SP1 Operating System Windows Vista SP2 Windows XP SP3 Computer Computers running one of the above operating systems (preinstalled), with an included USB port and Internet connection Processor 1.6 GHz or higher (still images), Core 2 Duo 1.
Included Software, PDF Manuals Installing the Software and PDF Manuals 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. z Insert the included CD-ROM (DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk) (p.
Included Software, PDF Manuals z 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. z Turn the camera on, and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation process. X 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.
Included Software, PDF Manuals Turn the camera on to access CameraWindow. z Press the 1 button to turn the camera on. z On a Macintosh computer, CameraWindow is displayed when a connection is established between the camera and computer. z For Windows, follow the steps introduced below. z In the screen that displays, click the link to modify the program. z Choose [Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow] and then click [OK]. C Y P O z Double-click CameraWindow .
Included Software, PDF Manuals z For instructions on viewing images on a computer, refer to the ImageBrowser EX User Guide. • In Windows 7, if the screen in step 2 is not displayed, click the 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.
Accessories A4000 IS A3400 IS A2400 IS A2300 Included Accessories Wrist Strap WS-800 Battery Pack NB-11L*1 (with terminal cover) Battery Charger CB-2LD/CB-2LDE*1 A3400 IS DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk Stylus Interface Cable IFC-400PCU*1 Power Memory Card Y P O Card Reader Cable AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC90 Flash Unit C AV Cable AVC-DC400 Windows/ Macintosh Computer TV/Video System Canon PictBridge-Compatible Printers High-Power Flash HF-DC2*2 *1 Also available for purchase separately.
Accessories A1300 A810 Included Accessories Wrist Strap WS-800 AA Alkaline Batteries (x2) DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk Interface Cable IFC-400PCU*1 Memory Card Card Reader Y P O Cable AV Cable AVC-DC400 Power Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-300 C AC Adapter Kit ACK800*3 Flash Unit Windows/ Macintosh Computer TV/Video System Canon PictBridgeCompatible Printers High-Power Flash HF-DC2*2 Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended.
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1 Camera Basics Basic camera operations and features C Y P O 39
On/Off Shooting Mode z Press the power button to turn the camera on and prepare for shooting. z To turn the camera off, press the power button again. Playback Mode z Press the 1 button to turn the camera on and view your shots. z To turn the camera off, press the 1 button again. • To switch to Playback mode from Shooting mode, press the 1 button. • To switch to Shooting mode from Playback mode, press the shutter button halfway (p. 41).
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. Press halfway. (Press lightly to focus.) z Press the shutter button halfway. The camera beeps twice, and AF frames are displayed around image areas in focus. Press all the way down.
A1300 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. z Press the p button to turn the screen off (p. 43). • 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.
Shooting Display Options Press the p button to view other information on the screen, or to hide the information. For details on the information displayed, see p. 162. A4000 IS A3400 IS A2400 IS A2300 A810 Information is displayed No information is displayed A1300 No information is displayed C Y P O Information is displayed Off • Screen brightness is automatically increased by the night display function when you are shooting under low light, making it easier to check how shots are composed.
FUNC. Menu Configure commonly used shooting functions through the FUNC. menu as follows. Note that menu items and options vary depending on the shooting mode (pp. 168 – 169). Access the FUNC. menu. z Press the m button. Choose a menu item. z Press the op buttons to choose a menu item. X Available options are shown at the bottom of the screen. Choose an option. Options Menu Items Y P O z Press the qr buttons to choose an option. z Options labeled with a icon can be configured by pressing the n button.
n Configure a variety of camera functions through other menus as follows. Menu items are grouped by purpose on tabs, such as shooting (4), playback (1), and so on. Note that available settings vary depending on the selected shooting or playback mode (pp. 170 – 174). Access the menu. z Press the n button. Choose a tab. z Move the zoom lever or press the qr buttons to choose a tab. Choose a setting. z Press the op buttons to choose a setting.
Indicator Display The indicator on the back of the camera (pp. 4, 5) lights up or blinks depending on the camera status. A4000 IS A3400 IS A2400 IS A2300 A810 Indicator Status Color On Green Blinking Camera Status Connected to a computer (p. 33), display off (p. 40) Starting up, recording/reading/transmitting images, or shooting long exposures (p. 80) A1300 Color Indicator Status Camera Status On Connected to a computer (p. 33), display off (p.
2 Auto Mode Convenient mode for easy shots with greater control over shooting C Y P O 47
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. z Press the power button. X The startup screen is displayed. Enter A mode. z Press the o button repeatedly until is displayed. z Aim the camera at the subject. The camera will make a slight clicking noise as it determines the scene.
Shooting in Smart Auto Mode Focus. z Press the shutter button halfway. The camera beeps twice after focusing, and AF frames are displayed to indicate image areas in focus. z Several AF frames are displayed when multiple areas are in focus. AF Frames Y P O Shoot. z Press the shutter button all the way down. X As the camera shoots, a shutter sound is C played, and in low-light conditions, the flash fires automatically. X Your shot remains displayed on the screen for about two seconds.
Shooting in Smart Auto Mode • A flashing 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” in the Getting Started guide. • The subject may be too close if the camera only beeps once when you press the shutter button halfway.
Shooting in Smart Auto Mode Scene Icons In A 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.
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 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.
Shooting in Smart Auto Mode Movies Shooting Movies You can shoot movies with camera-determined settings, simply by pressing the movie button. Prepare the camera for shooting. z Follow steps 1 – 3 on p. 48 to turn the camera on and set it to A mode, and then compose the shot. Start shooting. z Press the movie button. The camera beeps Elapsed Time once as recording begins, and [zRec] is displayed with the elapsed time.
Shooting in Smart Auto Mode Finish shooting. z Press the movie button again to stop shooting. The camera beeps twice as recording stops. z 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. A4000 IS A2300 A3400 IS • Keep your fingers away from the microphone while shooting movies.
Shooting in Smart Auto Mode A4000 IS A3400 IS A2400 IS Image Stabilization Icons Still Images Movies Optimal image stabilization for the shooting conditions is automatically applied (Intelligent IS). Additionally, the following icons are displayed in A mode.
Common, Convenient Features Still Images Movies Zooming in Closer on Subjects (Digital 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. A4000 IS Up to approx. 32x A3400 IS A2400 IS A2300 A1300 A810 Up to approx. 20x Move the zoom lever toward i. z Hold the lever until zooming stops.
Common, Convenient Features 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. z Press the m button, choose in the menu, and then choose the ] option (p. 44). X Once the setting is complete, ] is displayed. C Y P O Shoot.
Common, Convenient Features Using the Self-Timer to Avoid Camera Shake This option delays shutter release until about two seconds after you have pressed the shutter button. If the camera is unsteady while you are pressing the shutter button, it will not affect your shot. Configure the setting. z Follow step 1 on p. 57 and choose [. X Once the setting is complete, [ is displayed. z Follow step 2 on p. 57 to shoot.
Common, Convenient Features A3400 IS Still Images 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. z Touch and change the mode to . Choose a subject to focus on. Y P O z Touch the subject on the screen and keep your finger on the screen. z The camera beeps twice after focusing.
Common, Convenient Features Still Images Choosing Subjects to Focus On (Touch AF) When the Touch Shutter function is set to 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. Still Images Deactivating the Flash Prepare the camera for shooting without the flash as follows. Configure the setting.
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. z Press the n button, choose [Date Stamp] on the 4 tab, and then choose the desired option (p. 45). X Once the setting is complete, [DATE] is displayed. C Y P O Shoot.
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” in the Getting Started guide. Configure the setting. z Press the m button, choose in the menu, and choose the desired option (p. 44). X The option you configured is now displayed. z To restore the original setting, repeat this process but choose .
Image Customization Features Still Images Red-Eye Correction Red-eye that occurs in the flash photography can be automatically corrected as follows. Configure the setting. z Press the n button, choose [Red-Eye Corr.] on the 4 tab, and then choose [On] (p. 45). X Once the setting is complete, R is displayed. z To restore the original setting, repeat this process but choose [Off].
Image Customization Features Movies 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” in the Getting Started guide. Configure the setting. z Press the m button, choose in the menu, and choose the desired option (p. 44). X The option you configured is now displayed. z To restore the original setting, repeat this process but choose .
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. z Press the n button, choose [Blink Detection] on the 4 tab, and then choose [On] (p. 45). Shoot. X A frame, accompanied by , is displayed when the camera detects a person whose eyes are closed. z To restore the original setting, choose [Off] in step 1.
Customizing Camera Operation Customize shooting functions on the 4 tab of the menu as follows. For instructions on menu functions, see “n” (p. 45). Still Images Movies 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. Configure the setting.
3 Other Shooting Modes Shoot more effectively in various scenes, and take Y P O shots enhanced with unique image effects or captured using special functions C 67
Specific Scenes Choose a mode matching the shooting scene, and the camera will automatically configure the settings for optimal shots. Choose a shooting mode. z Press the o button repeatedly until is displayed. z Press the m button, choose in the menu, and choose the desired option (p. 44). Shoot. A3400 IS Y P O Using the Touch-Screen Panel C by pressing the o button, and then touch in the upper right of the screen. z To view other shooting modes, touch qr or quickly drag left or right on the screen.
Specific Scenes Still Images Shoot under low light (Low Light) z Shoot with minimal camera shake and subject blur even in low-light conditions. Still Images Movies P Shoot with snowy backgrounds (Snow) z Bright, natural-colored shots of people against snowy backgrounds. Still Images Movies t Shoot fireworks (Fireworks) Y P O z Vivid shots of fireworks. C Still Images Movies Discreet mode z Shoot without activating camera sounds, the flash, or lamp.
Specific Scenes Still Images Movies Brightness/Color Customization (Live View Control) Image brightness or colors when shooting can be easily customized as follows. Enter mode. z Follow the steps on p. 68 and choose . Configure the setting. A4000 IS A1300 A2400 IS A810 A3400 IS A2300 z Press the p button to access the setting screen. Press the op buttons to choose a setting item, and then press the qr buttons to adjust the value as you watch the screen. z Press the m button.
Specific Scenes A2300 A1300 A810 Still Images 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. z Follow step 1 on p. 68 to choose . Shoot. z is displayed on the left side of the screen in scenes without people. z When is displayed, press the shutter button all the way down. Images will shoot continuously, and then be combined.
Applying Special Effects Add a variety of effects to images when shooting. Choose a shooting mode. z Follow step 1 on p. 68 to choose a shooting mode. Shoot. • In , , , , 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) z Shots in rich, vivid colors. C Y P O Still Images Movies Posterized shots (Poster Effect) z Shots that resemble an old poster or illustration.
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 . z Follow step 1 on p. 68 and choose A4000 IS A1300 A2400 IS A810 A2300 . Choose an effect level. z Press the p button, press the qr buttons to choose an effect level, and then press the m button. A3400 IS Y P O , touch qr to choose an effect level, and then touch ^. X A preview is shown of how your shot will look with the effect applied.
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 in 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 . z Follow step 1 on p. 68 and choose .
Applying Special Effects For movies, choose the movie playback speed. A4000 IS A1300 A2400 IS A810 A2300 z On the screen in step 2, press the n button, and then press the qr buttons to choose the speed. z Press the m button to return to the shooting screen. z Touch , touch , , or the speed, and then touch ^. A3400 IS to choose Shoot. C Y P O Playback Speed and Estimated Playback Time (for OneMinute Clips) Speed Playback Time Approx. 12 sec. Approx. 6 sec. Approx. 3 sec.
Applying Special Effects • Holding the camera vertically will change the orientation of the frame. • Movie image quality is when a still image resolution of is selected and when a still image resolution of is selected (p. 62). These quality settings cannot be changed. A4000 IS A2400 IS A2300 A1300 A810 • To switch the orientation of the frame to vertical, press the qr buttons in step 2. To move the frame, press the qr buttons again. To return the frame to horizontal orientation, press the op buttons.
Applying Special Effects Still Images 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 . z Follow step 1 on p. 68 and choose . Choose a color tone. A4000 IS A1300 A3400 IS A2400 IS A810 A2300 z Press the p button, press the qr buttons to choose a color tone, and then press the m button. C Y P O , touch qr to choose a color tone, and then touch ^.
Applying Special Effects Still Images Movies Shooting in Monochrome Shoot images in black and white, sepia, or blue and white. Choose . z Follow step 1 on p. 68 and choose . Choose a color tone. A4000 IS A1300 A2400 IS A810 A2300 z Press the p button, press the qr buttons to choose a color tone, and then press the m button. Y P O , touch qr to choose a color tone, and then touch ^. z Touch C A3400 IS X A preview is shown of how your shot will look with the effect applied. Shoot.
Still Images Special Modes for Other Purposes 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. 93). This is useful when including yourself in group photos or similar shots. Choose . z Follow step 1 on p. 68 and choose . Compose the shot and press the shutter button halfway. z Make sure a green frame is displayed around the face you focus on and white frames around other faces.
Special Modes for Other Purposes • Even if your face is not detected after you join the others in the shooting area, the camera will shoot about 15 seconds later. A4000 IS A2400 IS A2300 A1300 A810 • To change the number of shots, press the p button, press the qr buttons to choose the number of shots, and then press the m button. [Blink Detection] (p. 65) is only available for the final shot. A3400 IS • To change the number of shots, touch , touch qr to choose the number of shots, and then touch ^.
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. A4000 IS A3400 IS A2400 IS • Set [IS Mode] to [Off] when using a tripod or other means to hold the camera still (p. 104). • If the flash fires, your shot may be overexposed.
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 . z Follow step 1 on p. 68, choose , and shoot. X Black bars displayed on the top and bottom edges of the screen indicate image areas not recorded. Shoot. z Press the movie button. • The resolution is (p. 64) and cannot be changed. • iFrame is a video format developed by Apple.
4 G mode More discerning shots, in your preferred shooting style Y P O • Instructions in this chapter apply to the camera when set to G mode (p. 84). • G: Program AE; AE: Auto Exposure • Before using a function introduced in this chapter in modes other than G, make sure the function is available in that mode (pp. 166 – 173).
Still Images Movies Shooting in Program AE Mode (G Mode) You can customize many function settings to suit your preferred shooting style. Enter G mode. z Follow step 1 on p. 68 and choose G. Customize the settings as desired (pp. 84 – 105), and then shoot. • If adequate exposure cannot be obtained when you press the shutter button halfway, shutter speeds and aperture values are displayed in orange. To obtain adequate exposure, try adjusting the following settings. - Activate the flash (p.
Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation) • You can also shoot still images with exposure compensation bar displayed. • While recording a movie, & is displayed, and the exposure is locked. A3400 IS • You can also adjust brightness by touching #, and then touching qr. 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. 100). Lock the exposure.
Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation) A3400 IS Using the Touch-Screen Panel z 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). z To unlock AE, release the shutter button and touch the screen again. In this case, & is no longer displayed. Still Images Changing the Metering Method Adjust the metering method (how brightness is measured) to suit shooting conditions as follows.
Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation) Still Images Changing the ISO Speed z Press the m button, choose in the menu, and choose the desired option (p. 44). X The option you configured is now displayed. Automatically adjusts the ISO speed to suit the shooting mode and conditions. Low For shooting outdoors in fair weather. For shooting in cloudy conditions, or at twilight. High Y P O For shooting night scenes, or in dark rooms.
Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation) Still Images 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. z Press the n button, choose [i-Contrast] on the 4 tab, and then choose [Auto] (p. 45).
Color and Continuous Shooting Still Images Movies Adjusting White Balance By adjusting white balance (WB), you can make image colors look more natural for the scene you are shooting. z Press the m button, choose in the menu, and choose the desired option (p. 44). X The option you configured is now displayed. Auto Automatically sets the optimal white balance for the shooting conditions. Y P O Day Light For shooting outdoors in fair weather.
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. z Follow the steps in “Adjusting White Balance” (p. 89) to choose . z Aim the camera at a plain white subject, so that the entire screen is white. Press the n button.
Color and Continuous Shooting • Cannot be used with the self-timer (p. 57) or [Blink Detection] (p. 65). • 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. A3400 IS • Touch Shutter (p.
Shooting Range and Focusing Still Images Movies Shooting Close-ups (Macro) To restrict the focus to subjects at close range, set the camera to e. For details on the focusing range, see “Specifications” in the Getting Started guide. z Press the q button, press the qr buttons to choose e, and then press the m button. X Once the setting is complete, e is displayed. • If the flash fires, vignetting may occur.
Shooting Range and Focusing A3400 IS • With the AF frame mode set to [Face AiAF], using Touch Shutter or Touch AF returns the camera to . Still Images Movies Changing the AF Frame Mode Change the AF (auto focus) frame mode to suit the shooting conditions as follows. z Press the n button, choose [AF Frame] on the 4 tab, and then choose the desired option (p. 45).
Shooting Range and Focusing • 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. 97) is set to [On], the AF frame is displayed in the center of the screen when you press the shutter button halfway.
Shooting Range and Focusing Still Images Recomposing Shots While the 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. z Aim the camera so that the subject is centered, and then press the shutter button halfway. z Confirm that the AF frame displayed around the subject is green. Recompose the shot.
Shooting Range and Focusing Choose a subject to focus on. z Aim the camera so that is on the desired subject, and then press the q button. X When the subject is detected, the camera beeps and is displayed. Even if the subject moves, the camera will continue to track the subject within a certain range. X If no subject is detected, is displayed. z To cancel tracking, press the q button again. Shoot. z Press the shutter button halfway.
Shooting Range and Focusing Still Images 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. Configure the setting. z Press the n button, choose [Servo AF] on the 4 tab, and then choose [On] (p. 45). Focus. z The focus and exposure are maintained where the blue AF frame is displayed while you are pressing the shutter button halfway.
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. z Touch the subject or person on the screen. X When the AF frame mode is set to [Face AiAF], the camera beeps and displays when a face is detected. Focus is maintained even if the subject moves.
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. z With the shutter button pressed halfway, press the q button. X The focus is now locked, and % is displayed. z To unlock the focus, release the shutter button and press the q button again. In this case, % is no longer displayed. Compose the shot and shoot.
Still Images Flash Changing the Flash Mode You can change the flash mode to match the shooting scene. z Press the r button, press the qr buttons to choose a flash mode, and then press the m button. X The option you configured is now displayed. Auto The flash fires automatically in low-light conditions. hOn Y P O You can have the flash fire for each shot. For details on the flash range, see “Flash Range” in the Getting Started guide.
Flash Shooting with the FE Lock Just as with the AE lock (p. 85), you can lock the exposure for the flash shots. Set the flash to h (p. 100). Lock the flash exposure. z Aim the camera at the subject to shoot with the exposure locked. With the shutter button pressed halfway, press the r button. X The flash fires, and when ( is displayed, the flash output level is retained. z To unlock FE, release the shutter button and press the r button again. In this case, ( is no longer displayed.
Other Settings Still Images Movies Deactivating the Digital Zoom If you prefer not to use the digital zoom (p. 56), you can deactivate it as follows. Configure the setting. z Press the n button, choose [Digital Zoom] on the 4 tab, and then choose [Off] (p. 45). Still Images Magnifying the Area in Focus Y P O You can check the focus by pressing the shutter button halfway to enlarge the image area in the AF frame. C Configure the setting.
Other Settings A4000 IS A2400 IS A2300 A1300 A810 • 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]. A3400 IS • 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]. • The display will not magnify when using the digital zoom (p. 56) or Tracking AF (p. 95).
Other Settings Still Images Movies Displaying Grid Lines Grid lines can be displayed on the screen for vertical and horizontal reference while shooting. Configure the setting. z Press the n button, choose [Grid Lines] on the 4 tab, and then choose [On] (p. 45). X Once the setting is complete, grid lines are displayed on the screen. z To restore the original setting, repeat this process but choose [Off]. • Grid lines are not recorded in your shots.
Other Settings • 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.
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Still Images Movies Viewing After shooting images or movies, you can view them on the screen as follows. Enter Playback mode. z Press the 1 button. X Your last shot is displayed. Browse through your images. z To view the previous image, press the q button. To view the next image, press the r button. z Press and hold the qr buttons to browse through images quickly. Images appear grainy at this time. C Y P O z Movies are identified by a icon. To play movies, go to step 3. Play movies.
Viewing Pause playback. z To pause playback, press the m button. The movie control panel is displayed. To resume playback, press the qr buttons to choose , and then press the m button. X After the movie is finished, is displayed. • To switch to Shooting mode from Playback mode, press the shutter button halfway. • For playback from the last image viewed, press the n button, choose [Resume] on the 1 tab, and then [Last seen].
Viewing Still Images Movies Switching Display Modes Press the p button to view other information on the screen, or to hide the information. For details on the information displayed, see p. 164. No information is displayed Simple Information Display Detailed Information Display • Switching display modes by pressing the p button is also possible immediately after you shoot, while your shot is displayed (except when shooting in A mode). However, simple information display is not available.
Still Images Movies Browsing and Filtering Images Navigating Through Images in an Index By displaying multiple images in an index, you can quickly find the images you are looking for. Display images in an index. z Move the zoom lever toward g to display images in an index. Moving the lever again will increase the number of images shown. z To display fewer images, move the zoom lever toward k. Fewer images are shown each time you move the lever. Choose an image.
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. Choose a jump method. z Press the n button, and then choose [Jump Search] on the 1 tab (p. 45). z Press the op buttons to choose a jump method. X The jump method and the position of the Position of Current Image current image is shown at the bottom of the screen. Switch to the previous or next image.
Image Viewing Options Still Images Magnifying Images Magnify an image. z Moving the zoom lever toward k will zoom in and magnify the image, and is displayed. You can magnify images up to about 10x by continuing to hold the zoom lever. z To zoom out, move the zoom lever toward g. You can return to single-image display by continuing to hold it. Move the display position and switch images as needed. Approximate Position of Displayed Area z To move the display position, press the Y P O opqr buttons.
Image Viewing Options Still Images Movies Viewing Slideshows Automatically play back images from a memory card as follows. Access the setting screen. z Press the n button and choose [Slideshow] on the 1 tab (p. 45). Configure the setting. z Choose a menu item to configure, and then choose the desired option (p. 45). Y P O Start automatic playback. z Press the op buttons to choose [Start], and then press the m button. X The slideshow will start a few seconds after [Loading image...] is displayed.
Still Images Movies Protecting Images Protect important images to prevent accidental erasure by the camera (p. 116). Choose [Protect]. z Press the n button, and then choose [Protect] on the 1 tab (p. 45). Choose an image. z Press the qr buttons to choose an image, and then press the m button. is displayed. z To cancel protection, press the m button again. is no longer displayed. z Repeat this process to choose additional images. C Y P O Protect the image. z Press the n button.
Still Images Movies Erasing 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. z Press the qr buttons to choose an image. Erase the image. z Press the o button. z After [Erase?] is displayed, press the qr buttons to choose [Erase], and then press the m button. X The current image is now erased. z To cancel erasure, press the qr buttons to choose [Cancel], and then press the m button.
Still Images Movies Rotating Images Change the orientation of images and save them as follows. Choose [Rotate]. z Press the n button, and then choose [Rotate] on the 1 tab (p. 45). Rotate the image. z Press the qr buttons to choose an image. z The image is rotated 90° each time you press the m button. z To return to the menu screen, press the n button. Y P O • Movies with an image quality of cannot be rotated. • Rotation is not possible when [Auto Rotate] is set to [Off].
Still Images Editing Still Images • Image editing (pp. 118 – 120) is only available when the memory card has sufficient free space. Resizing Images Save a copy of images at a lower resolution. Choose [Resize]. z Press the n button, and then choose [Resize] on the 1 tab (p. 45). Y P O Choose an image. z Press the qr buttons to choose an image, and then press the m button. C Choose an image size. z Press the qr buttons to choose the size, and then press the m button. X [Save new image?] is displayed.
Editing Still Images • Editing is not possible for images shot at a resolution of saved as in step 3. (p. 62) or • Images cannot be resized to a higher resolution. 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.
Editing Still Images • 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. Choose [Red-Eye Correction]. z Press the n button, and then choose [Red-Eye Correction] on the 1 tab (p. 45). Y P O Choose an image. z Press the qr buttons to choose an image. Correct the image. C z Press the m button.
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.
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Adjusting Basic Camera Functions Functions can be configured on the 3 tab. Customize commonly used functions as desired, for greater convenience (p. 45). Silencing Camera Operations Silence camera sounds and movies as follows. z Choose [Mute], and then choose [On]. • Operation can also be silenced by holding down the p button as you turn the camera on. • Sound is not played during movies if you mute camera sounds (p. 108). To restore sound during movies, press the o button.
Adjusting Basic Camera Functions Hiding Hints and Tips Hints and tips are normally shown when you choose FUNC. menu (p. 44) items. If you prefer, you can deactivate this information. z Choose [Hints & Tips], and then choose [Off]. Screen Brightness Adjust screen brightness as follows. Y P O z Choose [LCD Brightness], and then press the qr buttons to adjust the brightness.
Adjusting Basic Camera Functions Formatting Memory Cards 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. Access the [Format] screen. z Choose [Format], and then press the m button. Choose [OK]. z Press the qr buttons to choose [OK], and then press the m button. Format the memory card.
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. Low-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. Perform low-level formatting. z On the screen in step 2 on p.
Adjusting Basic Camera Functions 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. z Choose [File Numbering], and then choose an option. Continuous Images are numbered consecutively (until the 9999th shot is taken/saved) even if you switch memory cards. Auto Reset Image numbering is reset to 0001 if you switch memory cards, or when a new folder is created.
Adjusting Basic Camera Functions Lens Retraction Timing The lens is normally retracted for safety about one minute after you press the 1 button in Shooting mode (p. 40). To have the lens retracted immediately after you press the 1 button, set the retraction timing to [0 sec.]. z Choose [Lens Retract], and then choose [0 sec.]. Power-Saving Adjustment Y P O Adjust the timing of automatic camera and screen deactivation (Auto Power Down and Display Off, respectively) as needed (p. 40).
Adjusting Basic Camera Functions Date and Time Adjust the date and time as follows. Access the [Date/Time] screen. z Choose [Date/Time], and then press the m button. Configure the setting. z Press the qr buttons to choose an item, and then press the op buttons to adjust the setting. A3400 IS Touch-Screen Calibration Y P O 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).
Adjusting Basic Camera Functions Display Language Change the display language as needed. Access the [Language] screen. z Choose [Language ], and then press the m button. Configure the setting. z Press the opqr buttons to choose a language, and then press the m button. • You can also access the [Language] screen in Playback mode by pressing and holding the m button and then pressing the n button. Adjusting Other Settings Y P O The following setting can also be adjusted on the 3 tab.
Adjusting Basic Camera Functions • The following functions are not restored to default settings. - The shooting mode (p. 68) - Custom white balance data you have recorded (p. 90) A4000 IS A2400 IS A2300 A1300 A810 - 3 tab settings [Date/Time] (p. 22), [Language ] (p. 23), and [Video System] (p. 137) A3400 IS - 3 tab settings [Date/Time] (p. 22), [Language ] (p. 23), [Calibration] (p. 130), and [Video System] (p.
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Tips on Using Included Accessories A4000 IS A3400 IS A2400 IS A2300 Effective Battery and Charger Use • Charge the battery on (or immediately before) the day of use Charged batteries gradually lose their charge, even when they are not used. You can easily check the charge state of the battery by attaching the cover so that o is visible on a charged battery, and attaching it so that o is not visible on an uncharged battery.
Optional Accessories A4000 IS A2300 A3400 IS A1300 A810 A1300 A810 A2400 IS AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC90 z 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 ACK800 z 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.
Optional Accessories A1300 A810 • 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. Flash Units High-Power Flash HF-DC2 z External flash for illuminating subjects that are out of range of the built-in flash. High-Power Flash HF-DC1 can also be used. Other Accessories Y P O AV Cable AVC-DC400 z Connect the camera to a TV to enjoy playback on the larger TV screen.
Using Optional Accessories Still Images Movies 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. • Some information may not be displayed when viewing images on a TV (p. 164). Make sure the camera and TV are off. Black or white Connect the camera to the TV. z On the TV, insert the cable plugs fully into the Yellow Y P O video inputs as shown.
Using Optional Accessories Turn the camera on. z Press the 1 button to turn the camera on. X Images from the camera are now displayed on the TV. (Nothing is displayed on the camera screen.) z 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 n button and choose [Video System] on the 3 tab.
Using Optional Accessories Insert the coupler. z Insert the coupler facing the direction shown, just as you would a battery (following step 2 on p. 18). Terminals z Make sure the coupler cable passes through the port. Y P O Close the cover. z Lower the cover ( ) and hold it down as you slide it until it clicks into the closed position ( ). C Connect the power cord. z Insert the adapter plug into the end of the coupler cable.
Using Optional Accessories A1300 A810 Powering the Camera with Household Power Powering the camera with AC Adapter Kit ACK800 and DC Coupler DRDC10 (both sold separately) eliminates the need to monitor the remaining battery level. Make sure the camera is off. Open the cover. z Follow step 1 on p. 19 to open the memory card/battery cover, and then open the coupler cable port cover as shown. Y P O Insert the coupler. z Insert the coupler as shown.
Using Optional Accessories Connect the power cord. z Insert the adapter plug into the end of the coupler cable. z Insert one end of the power cord into the compact power adapter, and then plug the other end into a power outlet. z Turn the camera on and use it as desired. z 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.
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.
Printing Images X is displayed. Choose an image. z Press the qr buttons to choose an image. Access the printing screen. z Press the m button. Print the image. z Press the op buttons to choose [Print], and Y P O then press the m button. X Printing now begins. z To print other images, repeat steps 5 – 6 after printing is finished. z When you are finished printing, turn the camera and printer off and disconnect the interface cable.
Printing Images Still Images Configuring Print Settings Access the printing screen. z Follow steps 1 – 6 on p. 142 to access the screen at left. Configure the settings. z Press the op buttons to choose an item, and then press the qr buttons to choose an option. Default Date File No. Both Off Default Matches current printer settings. Prints images with the date added. Prints images with the file number added. Y P O Prints images with both the date and file number added.
Printing Images Cropping Images Before Printing (Trimming) By cropping images before printing, you can print a desired image area instead of the entire image. Choose [Trimming]. z After following step 1 on p. 144 to access the printing screen, choose [Trimming] and press the m button. X A cropping frame is now displayed, indicating the image area to print. Adjust the cropping frame as needed. z To resize the frame, move the zoom lever. z To move the frame, press the opqr Y P O buttons.
Printing Images Choosing Paper Size and Layout Before Printing Choose [Paper Settings]. z After following step 1 on p. 144 to access the printing screen, choose [Paper Settings] and press the m button. Choose a paper size. z Press the op buttons to choose an option, and then press the m button. Y P O Choose a type of paper. z Press the op buttons to choose an option, and then press the m button. C Choose a layout. z Press the op buttons to choose an option.
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. Printing ID Photos Choose [ID Photo]. Y P O z Following steps 1 – 4 on p.
Printing Images Movies Printing Movie Scenes Access the printing screen. z Follow steps 1 – 5 on p. 142 to choose a movie, and then press the m button. z Press the qr buttons to choose c, and then press the m button. The screen at left is displayed. Choose a printing method. z Press the op buttons to choose , and then press the qr buttons to choose the printing method. Print the image. Movie Printing Options Y P O Single Prints the current scene as a still image.
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. z Press the n button, and then choose [Print Settings] on the 2 tab. Choose and configure settings as desired (p. 45). Standard Print Type Date File No. Clear DPOF data One image is printed per sheet. Index Smaller versions of multiple images are printed per sheet.
Printing Images • Specifying [Index] will prevent you from choosing [On] for both [Date] and [File No.] at the same time. • The date is printed in a format matching setting details in [Date/Time] on the 3 tab, accessible by pressing the n button (p. 21). • Index printing is not available on some Canon PictBridge-compatible printers (sold separately). Setting Up Printing for Individual Images Choose [Select Images & Qty.]. z Press the n button, choose [Select Images & Qty.
Printing Images Setting Up Printing for All Images Choose [Select All Images]. z Following step 1 on p. 150, choose [Select All Images] and press the m button. Configure the print settings. z Press the qr buttons to choose [OK], and then press the m button. Clearing All Images from the Print List Choose [Clear All Selections]. z Following step 1 on p. 150, choose [Clear All Selections] and press the m button. Confirm clearing the print list.
Printing Images Still Images 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 z Press the n button, choose [Photobook Set-up] on the 1 tab, and then choose how you will select images.
Printing Images Choose an image. z Press the qr buttons to choose an image, and then press the m button. is displayed. z To remove the image from the photobook, press the m button again. is no longer displayed. z Repeat this process to specify other images. z When finished, press the n button to return to the menu screen. X Adding All Images to a Photobook Choose [Select All Images]. z Following the procedure on p. 152, choose [Select All Images] and press the m button.
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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 power button is pressed. A4000 IS A3400 IS A2400 IS A2300 • Confirm that you are using the correct type of battery, and that there is sufficient charge (p. 163). • Confirm that the battery is inserted facing the correct way (p. 17). • Confirm that the memory card/battery cover is fully closed (p.
Troubleshooting Display on a TV Camera images look distorted or not displayed on a TV (p. 138). Shooting Cannot shoot. • In Playback mode (p. 27), press the shutter button halfway (p. 41). A1300 Nothing is displayed (p. 49). Strange display on the screen under low light (p. 43). 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.
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 h (p. 100). Adjust brightness by using exposure compensation (p. 84).
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. 126). is displayed and shooting stops automatically. The camera’s internal memory buffer filled up as the camera could not record to the memory card quickly enough.
On-Screen Messages If an error message is displayed, respond as follows. No memory 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).
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.
On-Screen Information Shooting (Information Display) A4000 IS A3400 IS A2400 IS A2300 Battery level (p. 163) A1300 A810 Battery level (p. 163) Camera orientation* White balance (p. 89) Drive mode (p. 90) Self-timer (p. 57) AF frame (p. 93) Camera shake warning (p. 50) A4000 IS A2400 IS A2300 A1300 A810 Metering method (p. 86) Still image resolution (p. 62) Recordable shots Movie resolution * Remaining time Digital zoom magnification (p. 56) A4000 IS A3400 IS A2400 IS Focusing range (p. 92), AF lock (p.
On-Screen Information A4000 IS A3400 IS A2400 IS A2300 Battery Level An on-screen icon or message indicates the battery charge level. Display Details Sufficient charge Slightly depleted, but sufficient (Blinking red) [Change the battery pack.] A1300 Nearly depleted—charge the battery soon Depleted—charge the battery immediately 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.
On-Screen Information Playback (Detailed Information Display) Movie (pp. 53, 108) Shooting mode (p. 166) ISO speed (p. 87) Exposure compensation level (p. 84) White balance (p. 89) Histogram (p. 110) A4000 IS A3400 IS A2400 IS A2300 Battery level (p. 163) A1300 A810 Battery level (p. 163) Metering method (p. 86) Folder number - File number (p. 128) Current image no. / Total no. of images Shutter speed (still images), Image quality / Frame rate (movies) (p. 64) Aperture value Flash (p.
On-Screen Information Summary of Movie Control Panel in “Viewing” (p. 108) Exit Play Slow Motion (Press the qr buttons to adjust the playback speed. No sound is played.) Skip Backward* (To continue skipping backward, keep holding down the m button.) Previous Frame (For fast-rewind, keep holding down the m button.) Next Frame (For fast-forward, keep holding down the m button.) Skip Forward* (To continue skipping forward, keep holding down the m button.
Functions and Menu Tables Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Shooting Mode Function Flash (pp. 60, 100) h Z A G { — { { *1 { { { — *2 { { — AE Lock/FE Lock (pp. 85, 101)*4 { — { { { — { — AF Lock (p. 99) — { { — Focusing Range (p. 92) { — { { { { { { ! e u Tracking AF (p. 95)*5 — { { { Touch AF (p. 98)*6 Touch Shutter (p. 59)*6 { { { { { { — — Information Display { { { { No Information Display Off*9 { { { { — — { — Screen Display (p.
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Functions and Menu Tables FUNC. Menu Shooting Mode Function Exposure Compensation (p. 84) ISO Speed (p. 87) White Balance (p. 89) Drive Mode (p. 90) Self-Timer (p. 57) Self-Timer Settings (p. 58) W A G *1 — { *2 { { { { { — { { { — { — { — { — { { — { { { — *3 *3 { { { { ] [ $ Delay*4 { { { { { { { { Shots*5 { { { { { { { { { — — — — — — { { { { { — { — { { { { { Resolution (p. 62) Movie Quality (p.
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Functions and Menu Tables 4 Shooting Menu Shooting Mode Function AF Frame (p. 93) Digital Zoom (p. 102) AF-Point Zoom (p. 102) Servo AF (p. 97) Touch Shutter (p. 59)*4 Lamp Setting (p. 66) Red-Eye Corr. (p. 63) i-Contrast (p. 88) Light Metering (p. 86) Review (p. 66) Review Info (p. 103) Blink Detection (p.
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Functions and Menu Tables Shooting Mode Function Grid Lines (p. 104) On Off *1 { { { { — { { — { — { { { { — — On { { { — Off Off — { { { { { — { Date, Date & Time { { { — Powered IS *1 PowerShot A2300, PowerShot A1300, PowerShot A810 only *2 PowerShot A4000 IS, PowerShot A3400 IS, PowerShot A2400 IS only C 172 { { Continuous Shoot Only 104)*2 Date Stamp (p. 61) G — { Off IS Mode IS Settings (p.
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Functions and Menu Tables 3 Set up Menu Item Mute Ref. Page p. 124 Item Ref. Page Lens Retract p. 129 pp. 40, 129 Volume p. 124 Power Saving Hints & Tips p. 125 Date/Time p. 22 LCD Brightness p. 125 Video System p. 138 Start-up Image p. 125 A3400 IS Calibration p. 130 Format pp. 126, 127 Language p. 23 File Numbering p. 128 Reset All p. 131 Create Folder p. 128 1 Playback Menu Item Ref. Page C Jump Search p. 112 Slideshow p. 114 Erase All Y P O Item Ref.
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.
Index A AC adapter kit.......................... 135, 138, 140 AC adapter kit for household power ........ 138 Accessories ............................................. 134 AE lock ...................................................... 85 AF frames...................................... 25, 49, 93 AF J Focusing AF lock ...................................................... 99 AUTO mode (shooting mode) ............. 24, 48 AV cable .................................................. 137 B Batteries ..........
Index I i-Contrast ........................................... 88, 119 iFrame movies (movie mode) .................... 82 Images Display period ..................................... 66 Erasing.............................................. 116 Playback J Viewing Protecting.......................................... 115 Indicator..................................................... 46 Infinity (focus mode) .................................. 92 Interface cable .....................................
Index Toy camera effect (shooting mode)........... 77 Tracking AF ............................................... 95 Traveling with the camera ....................... 134 Troubleshooting....................................... 156 TV display................................................ 137 V Viewfinder.................................................. 42 Viewing Index display..................................... 111 Jump display..................................... 112 Magnified display..................
FCC Notice (Digital Camera, Model PC1730, PC1737, PC1731, PC1732, PC1740, PC1741 systems) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions; (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital devices, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Battery Charger CB-2LD IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSSAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. DANGER-TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS. For connection to a supply not in the U.S.A., use an attachment plug adapter of the proper configuration for the power outlet, if needed. Battery Charger CB-2LDE In normal use, keep the LED side face-up. The adapter can be used with a power supply between 100 and 240 V AC.
Trademark Acknowledgments • The SDXC logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. • This device incorporates exFAT technology licensed from Microsoft. • The iFrame logo and the iFrame symbol are trademarks of Apple Inc.
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