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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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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 Camera Battery Pack NB-11L Battery Charger (with terminal cover) CB-2LD/CB-2LDE A3400 IS A1300 A810 Stylus AA Alkaline Batteries (x2) Interface Cable Wrist Strap IFC-400PCU WS-800 Getting Started DIGITAL CAMERA Warranty Card Solution Disk • A memory card is not included (p. 3). PDF Manuals For information about the included
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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). Preliminary Notes and Legal Information • Take and r
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Part Names and Conventions in This Guide A4000 IS A3400 IS A2400 IS A2300 Speaker Power button Zoom lever Microphone Shooting: i (telephoto) / Flash j (wide angle) Tripod socket Playback: k (magnify) / Memory card/battery cover g (index) DC coupler cable port Lens Strap mount Shutter button Lamp A4000 IS A3400 IS A2400 IS A2300 Screen (LCD monitor) e (Macro) / Left button AV OUT (Audio/video output) / Indicator DIGITAL terminal n button Movie button 1 (Playback) button (Help) button FUNC./SET b
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Part Names and Conventions in This Guide A1300 A810 Zoom lever Power button Shooting: i (telephoto) / j (wide Flash angle) Tripod socket Playback: k (magnify) / Memory card/battery cover g (index) DC coupler cable port Lamp Strap mount Microphone AV OUT (Audio/video output) / DIGITAL Lens terminal Shutter button A1300 A810 Screen (LCD monitor) e (Macro) / Left button Speaker 1 (Playback) button (Help) button A1300 Viewfinder FUNC./SET button Indicator h (Flash) / Right button Movie button l (Di
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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. xx): Pages with related information (in this example
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Contents Package Contents............................. 2 3 Other Shooting Modes ....67 Compatible Memory Cards ............... 3 Specific Scenes...............................68 Preliminary Notes and Legal Information...................................... 3 Applying Special Effects..................72 Part Names and Conventions in This Special Modes for Other Purposes.......................................79 Guide .............................................. 4 Shooting iFrame Movies.........
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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.............
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Contents: Basic Operations 4 Shoot Use camera-determined settings (Auto Mode)............................. 48 Shooting people well I P Portraits Against Snow (p. 68) (p. 69) Matching specific scenes t Low Light Fireworks (p. 69) (p. 69) Applying special effects Poster Effect Vivid Colors Toy Camera Effect Monochrome (p. 72) (p. 72) (p. 77) (p. 78) Where sound and flash are not allowed (Discreet Mode)............. 69 While adjusting image settings (Live View Control)......................
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Contents: Basic Operations 1 View View images (Playback Mode) ................................................... 108 Automatic playback (Slideshow)................................................. 114 On a TV ...................................................................................... 137 On a computer.............................................................................. 30 Browse through images quickly.......................................... 111, 112 Erase images.....
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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. Denotes the possibility of serious injury or death. Warning • Do not trigger the flash in close
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Safety Precautions A4000 IS A3400 IS A2400 IS A2300 • Use only the recommended battery. • Do not place the battery near or in direct flame. • 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. Do not use
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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. A1300 A810 These could cause leakage, overheatin
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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. Pets biting the battery could cause leakage, overheating or ex
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A3400 IS Touch-Screen Operations The camera’s touch-screen panel enables intuitive operation simply by touching or tapping the screen. Touch Touch the screen briefly with your finger. This gesture is used to shoot, configure camera functions, and so on. Drag Touch the screen and move your finger across it. This gesture is used in Playback mode to switch to the next image, or to change the magnified image area, among other operations. • Gestures may not be detected as easily if you apply
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Initial Preparations Prepare for shooting as follows. Attaching the Strap Attach the strap. Thread the end of the strap through the strap hole ( ), and then pull the other end of the strap through the loop on the threaded end (). Holding the Camera Place the strap around your wrist. When shooting, keep your arms close to your body and hold the camera securely to prevent it from moving. Do not rest your fingers on the flash. A4000 IS A3400 IS A2400 IS A2300 Charging the Battery Before us
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Initial Preparations Charge the battery. For CB-2LD: Flip out the plug ( ) and plug the charger into a power outlet ( ). For CB-2LDE: Plug the power cord into the charger, then plug the other end into a power CB-2LD outlet. The charging lamp turns orange and charging begins. When the charging is finished, the lamp turns green. CB-2LDE Remove the battery. After unplugging the battery charger, remove the battery by pushing it in ( ) and up ( ). • To protect the battery and keep it in o
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Initial Preparations Insert the battery. While pressing the battery lock in the direction of the arrow, insert the battery facing as shown and push it in until it clicks into the locked position. If you insert the battery facing the wrong way, it cannot be locked into the correct position. Always confirm that the battery is facing the Terminals Battery Lock right way and locks when inserted. Close the cover. Lower the cover ( ) and hold it down as you slide it until it clicks into the
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Initial Preparations A1300 A810 Inserting the Batteries Insert the included batteries. Open the cover. Slide the cover ( ) and open it ( ). Insert the batteries. Insert the batteries as shown. Close the cover. 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). • Due to the inconsistent performance of other batteries, use of specified batteries
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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. 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. I
