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Summary of Contents for PowerShot A2200

Page 1: ...NGLISH Make sure you read this guide including the Safety Precautions before using the camera Reading this guide will help you learn to use the camera properly Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future ...

Page 2: ... the shortcuts on the desktop Camera User Guide This Guide Once you have mastered the basics use the camera s many features to shoot more challenging photos Software Guide Read when you want to use the included software A memory card is not included Adobe Reader is required to view the PDF manuals Checking the Package Contents Camera Battery Pack NB 8L with Terminal Cover Battery Charger CB 2LA CB...

Page 3: ... other legal rights even if the image was shot for personal use Warranty Limitations This camera s warranty is only effective in the country of sale If there is a problem with the camera while abroad please return it to the country of sale before proceeding with a warranty claim to a Canon Customer Support Help Desk For Canon Customer Support contacts please see the customer support list supplied ...

Page 4: ...es t Fireworks p 70 Shoot with special effects Low Light p 69 Miniature Effect p 74 Toy Camera Effect p 75 Fish eyeEffect p 73 Super vivid colors p 73 Poster Effect p 73 Monochrome p 76 Shoot z Shoot in Discreet mode 72 z Adjust image settings when shooting Live View Control 71 z Focus on faces 24 68 98 z Shoot in places where I cannot use the flash turn off the flash 56 z Take pictures with me in...

Page 5: ...s on a TV 120 z Look at my pictures on a computer 34 z Quickly search pictures 114 115 z Erase pictures 28 125 View E z Shoot movies 30 z View movies 32 Shoot View Movies 2 z Easily print pictures 138 Print z Save images to a computer 34 Save 3 z Turn off sounds 50 z Use the camera abroad 39 155 z Understand what is displayed on the screen 171 Other ...

Page 6: ...sories 38 Separately Sold Accessories 39 Components Guide 42 Screen Display 46 Indicator 47 FUNC Menu Basic Operations 48 MENU Basic Operations 49 Changing the Sound Settings 50 Adjusting the Screen Brightness 52 Returning the Camera to Default Settings 53 Power Saving Function Auto Power Down 54 Clock Functions 54 Turning the Flash Off 56 Zooming in More Closely on Subjects Digital Zoom 57 Insert...

Page 7: ...s 103 Shooting Using a TV as the Display 103 Changing the Movie Mode 106 Shoot Movies That Look Like a Miniature Model Miniature Effect 106 Changing the Image Quality 108 AE Lock Exposure Shift 109 Other Shooting Functions 110 Editing 111 Quickly Searching Images 114 Searching for Images Using the Jump Display 115 Viewing Slideshows 116 Checking the Focus 117 Magnifying Images 118 Displaying Vario...

Page 8: ... Settings 161 Using Household Power 164 Troubleshooting 165 List of Messages That Appear on the Screen 169 Information Displayed on the Screen 171 Handling Precautions 175 Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode 176 Menus 184 Specifications 194 Index 198 9 Customizing Camera Settings 149 10 Useful Information 163 ...

Page 9: ... The various types of memory cards that can be used in this camera are collectively referred to as memory cards in this guide Functions that differ depending on the camera model are indicated with the following icons Functions and precautions for the PowerShot A3300 IS only Functions and precautions for the PowerShot A3200 IS only Functions and precautions for the PowerShot A2200 only Explanations...

Page 10: ...anic solvents such as alcohol benzine or thinner to clean the equipment Do not let the product come into contact with water e g sea water or other liquids Do not allow liquids or foreign objects to enter the camera This could result in electrical shock or fire If liquids or foreign objects come into contact with the camera interior immediately turn the camera power off and remove the battery If th...

Page 11: ...h be careful not to cover it with your fingers or clothing This could result in burns or damage to the flash 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 These could cause leakage overheating or an explosion of the battery resulting in electrical shock fire burns or other in...

Page 12: ...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 Do not place the battery near pets Pets biting the battery could cause leakage overheating or explosion resulting in fire or damage Do not sit down with the camera in your pocket Doing so may cause malfunctions ...

Page 13: ...shoot and view images in Easy mode how to shoot and view movies and how to transfer images to a computer Attaching the Strap Holding the Camera Attach the included strap and wrap it around your wrist to avoid dropping the camera during use Keep your arms tight against your body while holding the camera firmly by the sides when shooting Be sure that your fingers do not block the flash 1 Strap ...

Page 14: ...er into a power outlet z For CB 2LAE Plug the power cord into the charger then plug the other end into a power outlet X The charge lamp lights orange and charging starts X The charge lamp will light green when charging has finished Charging takes approx 1 hour and 30 minutes Remove the battery z Unplug the battery charger from the power outlet then remove the battery by sliding it in and up Chargi...

Page 15: ...ey are not used How to store the battery for long periods Deplete and remove the battery from the camera Attach the terminal cover and store the battery Storing a battery for long periods of time about a year without depleting it may shorten its life span or affect its performance The battery charger can also be used when abroad The charger can be used in regions that have 100 240 V 50 60 Hz AC po...

Page 16: ...protect tab you will not be able to record images if the tab is in the locked position Slide the tab up until you hear a click Open the cover z Slide the cover and open it Insert the battery z Insert the battery as shown until it locks into place with a click z Be sure to insert the battery in the correct direction or it will not properly lock into place Depending on your computer s OS version SDX...

Page 17: ... the wrong direction could damage the camera Close the cover z Close the cover and press downward as you slide it until it clicks into place A2200 Terminal A3300 IS A3200 IS Label What if Memory card locked appears on the screen SD SDHC and SDXC memory cards have a write protect tab If this tab is in the locked position Memory card locked will appear on the screen and you will not be able to take ...

Page 18: ...umber of Shots per Memory Card Values are based on the default settings The number of shots that can be taken will vary depending on camera settings the subject and the memory card used Memory Card 4 GB 16 GB Number of Shots Approx 935 Approx 1058 Approx 1058 Approx 3830 Approx 4334 Approx 4334 Can you check the number of shots that can be taken You can check the number of shots that can be taken ...

Page 19: ...ress the op buttons to set a value Complete the setting z Press the m button X Once the date and time have been set the Date Time screen will close z Pressing the power button will turn off the camera Setting the Date and Time Reappearing Date Time screen Set the correct date and time If you have not set the date and time the Date Time screen will appear each time you turn on the camera Daylight s...

Page 20: ...setting z Press the n button to close the menu Date Time battery The camera has a built in date time battery backup battery that allows the date time settings to be retained for about three weeks after the battery pack has been removed By inserting a charged battery or connecting an AC adapter kit sold separately p 39 the date time battery can be charged in about 4 hours even if the camera is not ...

Page 21: ...ge then press the m button X Once the display language has been set the settings screen will close Setting the Display Language What if the clock appears when the m button is pressed The clock will appear if too much time passes between pressing the m button and the n button in Step 2 If the clock appears press the m button to remove the clock and repeat Step 2 You can also change the display lang...

Page 22: ... data exercise adequate caution before formatting the memory card Display the menu z Press the n button Choose Format z Move the zoom lever to choose the 3 tab z Press the op buttons to choose Format then press the m button Choose OK z Press the qr buttons to choose OK then press the m button Format the memory card z Press the op buttons to choose OK then press the m button X The memory card will ...

Page 23: ...ges the file management information on the card and does not ensure its contents are completely erased Be careful when transferring or disposing of a memory card When disposing of a memory card take precautions such as physically destroying the card to prevent personal information leaks The total capacity of the memory card displayed in the formatting screen may be less than indicated on the memor...

Page 24: ... camera toward the subject the camera will make a slight noise as it determines the scene X The icon for the determined scene will appear in the upper right of the screen X The camera will focus on detected subjects and display frames on them Compose the shot z Moving the zoom lever toward i telephoto will zoom in on your subject making it appear larger Moving the lever toward j wide angle will zo...

Page 25: ...172 that appears on the screen may not match the actual scene If this happens try shooting in G mode p 83 What if white and gray frames appear when you point the camera toward a subject A white frame appears on the face or subject that the camera detected as the main subject while gray frames appear on other detected faces The frames will follow the subjects within a certain range p 92 If the subj...

Page 26: ...y from your subject and shoot When at maximum wide angle j Approximately 3 0 cm 1 2 in or more When at maximum telephoto i Approximately 90 cm 3 0 ft or more and approximately 80 cm 2 6 ft or more What if the lamp lights when the shutter button is pressed halfway To reduce red eye and to assist in focusing the lamp may light when shooting in dark areas What if the h icon blinks when you try to sho...

Page 27: ...on will cycle through the images from oldest to newest z The images change more quickly if you keep the qr buttons pressed but they will appear coarse z The lens will retract after approximately 1 minute elapses z Pressing the 1 button again while the lens is retracted will turn off the power Viewing Images Switching to Shooting mode Pressing the shutter button halfway or turning the mode dial in ...

Page 28: ...on X The last image you took will appear Choose an image to erase z Press the qr buttons to display an image to erase Erase the image z Press the p button X Erase appears on the screen z Press the qr buttons to choose Erase then press the m button X The displayed image will be erased z To exit instead of erasing press the qr buttons to choose Cancel then press the m button Erasing Images ...

Page 29: ...shoot no sound will play z Press the r button to turn off the flash will appear on the screen Pressing the r button again turns on the flash and appears on the screen The flash will automatically fire in low light conditions Viewing z Press the 1 button then press the qr buttons to switch images z Press the 1 button then press the m button and all the shots you have taken will display for about 3 ...

Page 30: ... E Compose the shot z Moving the zoom lever toward i will zoom in on your subject making it appear larger Moving the lever toward j will zoom out from your subject making it appear smaller Focus z Press the shutter button halfway to focus X When the camera focuses it will beep twice Shoot z Press the shutter button fully Shooting Movies Remaining Time ...

Page 31: ...her than the shutter button while shooting The sound the buttons make will be recorded in the movie Stop shooting z Press the shutter button fully again X The camera will beep once and stop shooting the movie X The movie will record to the memory card X Shooting will automatically stop when the memory card fills Elapsed Time Microphone Microphone A2200 A3300 IS A3200 IS Zooming while shooting Pres...

Page 32: ...eed Class 4 or higher memory cards are recommended You can view the movies you have shot on the screen Enter Playback mode z Press the 1 button X The last image you took will appear X appears on movies Choose a movie z Press the qr buttons to choose a movie then press the m button z The movie control panel will appear Memory Card 4 GB 16 GB Shooting Time Approx 22 min 5 sec Approx 1 hr 30 min 30 s...

Page 33: ...vie finishes appears How can I play back movies on a computer Install the included software p 35 When watching a movie on a computer frames may drop it may not play smoothly and the audio may stop suddenly depending on the computer s capabilities If you use the supplied software to copy the movie back onto the memory card you can play back the movie smoothly with the camera For enhanced playback y...

Page 34: ...Duo 1 66 GHz or higher movies RAM Windows 7 64 bit 2 GB or more Windows 7 32 bit Windows Vista 64 bit 32 bit 1 GB or more Windows XP 512 MB or more still images 1 GB or more movies Interface USB Free Hard Disk Space ZoomBrowser EX 200 MB or more CameraWindow 150 MB or more Movie Uploader for YouTube 30 MB or more PhotoStitch 40 MB or more Display 1 024 x 768 pixels or higher OS Mac OS X v10 5 v10 ...

Page 35: ... on screen instructions to proceed with the installation z If the User Account Control window appears follow the on screen instructions to proceed When the installation finishes click Restart or Finish Remove the CD ROM z Remove the CD ROM when your desktop screen appears Macintosh Place the CD in the computer s CD ROM drive z Place the supplied CD ROM DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk p 2 into the com...

Page 36: ...r Turn on the camera z Press the 1 button to turn on the camera Open CameraWindow Windows z Click Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow X CameraWindow will appear z If CameraWindow does not appear click the Start menu and choose All Programs followed by Canon Utilities CameraWindow and CameraWindow Macintosh X CameraWindow will appear when you establish a connection between t...

Page 37: ...ram Choose Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow and click OK Double click You can transfer images even without using the image transfer function in the included software by simply connecting your camera to a computer There are however the following limitations It may take a few minutes from when you connect the camera to the computer until you can transfer images Images shot...

Page 38: ...Disk Wrist Strap WS 800 Supplied with Camera USB card reader Windows Macintosh TV Memory Card Canon Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers Also available for purchase separately Battery Charger CB 2LA CB 2LAE Battery Pack NB 8L with Terminal Cover A3300 IS A3200 IS A2200 AV Cable AVC DC300 ...

Page 39: ...r printer Cannot be used to charge the camera battery Flash High Power Flash HF DC1 z This externally mounted flash can be used to capture photographic subjects that are too distant for the built in flash to illuminate Separately Sold Accessories Using Accessories Abroad The battery charger and the AC adapter kit can be used in regions that have 100 240 V 50 60 Hz AC power If the plug does not fit...

Page 40: ... Canon accessories is recommended This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine Canon accessories Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this product and or accidents such as fire etc caused by the malfunction of non genuine Canon accessories e g a leakage and or explosion of a battery pack Please note that this warranty does not apply to repairs arising out...

Page 41: ...41 Learning More This chapter explains the parts of the camera and what appears on the screen as well as the basic operating instructions 2 ...

Page 42: ...le pp 24 30 57 Playback k Magnify g Index pp 114 118 Shutter Button p 23 Power Button p 19 Microphone p 31 Flash pp 56 85 Lamp pp 60 61 62 80 157 Tripod Socket DC Coupler Terminal Cover p 164 Memory Card Battery Cover p 16 Strap Mount p 13 A V OUT Audio Video Output DIGITAL Terminal pp 36 120 138 ...

Page 43: ...57 Playback k Magnify g Index pp 114 118 Shutter Button p 23 Power Button p 19 Microphone p 31 Flash pp 56 85 Lamp pp 60 61 62 80 157 Tripod Socket DC Coupler Terminal Cover p 164 Memory Card Battery Cover p 16 A V OUT Audio Video Output Terminal p 120 DIGITAL Terminal pp 36 138 Strap Mount p 13 ...

Page 44: ...imum settings for the scene p 68 P Mode Choose settings yourself to take various types of pictures p 84 Creative Filters Mode You can add various effects to images when shooting p 72 Auto Mode You can leave it to the camera to select settings for fully automatic shooting p 24 Easy Mode You can shoot just by pressing the shutter button p 29 Discreet Mode You can shoot with the flash disabled and al...

Page 45: ...Selector Button p 98 1 Playback Button pp 27 113 Indicator p 47 l Display Button p 46 n Button p 49 b Exposure Compensation p 85 d Jump p 115 o Button e Macro p 91 q Button m FUNC SET Button p 48 h Flash pp 85 101 r Button Q Self Timer pp 60 61 62 a Single Image Erase p 28 p Button A2200 ...

Page 46: ... No Information Display You can also switch the display by pressing the l button while the image displays right after shooting However Simple Information Display is not available You can change the display that appears first by pressing the n button then choosing Review info from the 4 tab p 158 Focus Check Display p 117 DetailedInformation Display No Information Display Simple Information Display...

Page 47: ...p 173 is called the histogram The histogram shows the distribution of brightness in an image horizontally and the amount of brightness vertically When the graph approaches the right side the image is bright but when it approaches the left side the image is dark and in this way you can judge the exposure The indicator on the back of the camera p 45 will light or blink depending on the camera s stat...

Page 48: ...options for the menu item appear in the lower part of the screen z Choosing some menu items changes the screen to display further menu options Choose an option z Press the qr buttons to choose an option z You can also choose settings by pressing the l button on options that display Complete the setting z Press the m button X The shooting screen will reappear and the setting you chose will display ...

Page 49: ...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 an item z Press the op buttons to choose an item z Some items require you to press the m or r button to display a submenu in which you change the setting Choose an option z Press the qr buttons to choose an option Complete the setting z Press the n button to restore the normal screen MEN...

Page 50: ...to choose On z Press the n button to restore the normal screen Changing the Sound Settings You cannot change the sound settings in You can also mute camera sounds by holding down the l button and turning on the power If you mute camera sounds the sound will also be muted when playing back movies p 32 If you press the o button while playing back a movie the sound will play back and you can adjust t...

Page 51: ...tton Choose Volume z Move the zoom lever to choose the 3 tab z Press the op buttons to choose Volume then press the m button Change the volume z Press the op buttons to choose an item then press the qr buttons to adjust the volume z Press the n button twice to restore the normal screen ...

Page 52: ...n button Choose LCD Brightness z Move the zoom lever to choose the 3 tab z Press the op buttons to choose LCD Brightness Adjust the brightness z Press the qr buttons to adjust the brightness z Press the n button twice to restore the normal screen Adjusting the Screen Brightness ...

Page 53: ... button Reset the settings z Press the qr buttons to choose OK then press the m button X The camera will reset to the default settings Returning the Camera to Default Settings Are there functions that cannot be reset The Date Time p 20 Language p 21 Video System p 120 Time Zone p 155 and the image registered in Start up Image p 152 in the 3 tab The recorded custom white balance data p 86 The shoot...

Page 54: ...Power Saving during Playback The power will turn off approximately 5 minutes after you stop operating the camera You can check the current time z Press and hold the m button X The current time appears z If you hold the camera vertically while using the clock function it will switch to vertical display Press the qr buttons to change the display color z Press the m button again to cancel the clock d...

Page 55: ...s chapter explains how to use common functions such as the self timer and how to turn off the flash This chapter assumes that the camera is set to A mode When shooting in another mode check which functions are available in that mode pp 176 183 3 ...

Page 56: ...nce set will appear on the screen z To turn the flash back on follow the steps above to choose Turning the Flash Off What if a flashing appears When you press the shutter button halfway in low light conditions where camera shake is likely a flashing will appear on the screen Attach the camera to a tripod to prevent it from moving ...

Page 57: ...The zoom factor will appear on the screen when you release the zoom lever Move it toward i again X The digital zoom will zoom in even further on the subject Zooming in More Closely on Subjects Digital Zoom A3300 IS A3200 IS A2200 Zoom Factor Turning off the digital zoom To turn off the digital zoom press the n button to choose Digital Zoom from the 4 tab then choose Off The focal lengths when usin...

Page 58: ...z Press the qr buttons to choose a magnification z Press the n button to complete the setting and restore the shooting screen X The view will be enlarged and the zoom factor will appear on the screen z To return to standard digital zoom choose Digital Zoom and the Standard option A3300 IS A3200 IS A2200 The focal lengths are as follows 35mm film equivalent Approximately 44 8 224 mm when using 1 6x...

Page 59: ... Stamp z Move the zoom lever to choose the 4 tab z Press the op buttons to choose Date Stamp Choose the setting z Press the qr buttons to choose Date or Date Time z Press the n button to complete the setting and restore the shooting screen X Once set DATE will appear on the screen Shoot X The shooting date or time will be recorded in the image s lower right corner z To restore to the original sett...

Page 60: ...Ò then press the m button X Once set Ò will appear on the screen You can insert and print the shooting date in images which do not have an embedded date and time as follows However if you do this for images with an embedded date and time the date and time may be printed twice Use the DPOF print settings p 145 to print Use the included software to print Refer to the Software Guide for details Print...

Page 61: ...To cancel shooting with the self timer after the countdown has started press the p button z To restore the original setting choose in Step 2 Using the Self Timer to Prevent Camera Shake The camera will shoot approximately 2 seconds after the shutter button is pressed preventing any camera shake that occurs when pressing the shutter button Choose Î z Follow Step 2 on p 60 to choose Î X Once set Î w...

Page 62: ...m button X Once set will appear on the screen z Follow Step 3 on p 61 to shoot What if the number of shots is set to two or more shots Exposure and white balance settings are set with the first shot If the flash fires or you set a high number of shots the shooting interval may take longer than usual If the memory card fills shooting stops automatically When you set the delay for more than 2 second...

Page 63: ... can choose from the following 2 compression ratios image quality Fine Normal Choose the compression ratio setting z After pressing the m button press the op buttons to choose Choose an option z Press the qr buttons to choose an option then press the m button X The setting will appear on the screen z To restore the original setting choose in Steps 1 2 Changing the Recording Pixel Setting Image Siz...

Page 64: ... Approx shots 4 GB 16 GB Large 16M 4608x3456 4093 935 3830 1956 1915 7844 Medium 1 8M 3264x2448 2060 1828 7487 980 3771 15443 Medium 2 2M 1600x1200 558 6352 26010 278 12069 49420 Small 0 3M 640x480 150 20116 82367 84 30174 123550 Widescreen 4608x2592 3069 1243 5094 1467 2567 10514 Recording Pixels Compression Ratio Single Image Data Size Approx KB Number of Shots per Memory Card Approx shots 4 GB ...

Page 65: ...Quality 65 Approximate Values for Paper Size z For sending images as e mail attachments z For displaying on wide screen HD TVs with an aspect ratio of 16 9 A2 16 5 x 23 4 in A3 A5 11 7 x 16 5 5 8 x 8 3 in 5 x 7 in Postcard size 3 5 x 5 in ...

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Page 67: ...67 Adding Effects and Shooting in Various Conditions This chapter explains how to add effects and how to shoot in various conditions 4 ...

Page 68: ...fter pressing the m button press the op buttons to choose the following I z Press the qr buttons to choose a Shooting mode then press the m button Shoot Take shots with reduced blur Blur Reduction z Lets you shoot with reduced camera shake and subject blur I Take portraits Portrait z Produces a soft effect when photographing people Shooting in Various Conditions A3300 IS A3200 IS A2200 A2200 ...

Page 69: ...ies z Move approximately 1 m 3 3 ft or more away from your subject and shoot Take shots in low light conditions Low Light z Lets you take shots in dark places with reduced camera shake and subject blur w Take shots of people at the beach Beach z Lets you take shots of brightly lit people on sandy beaches where the reflected sunlight is strong OTake shots of foliage Foliage z Lets you shoot trees a...

Page 70: ...t mode attach the camera to a tripod to prevent the camera from moving and blurring the image Additionally you should set IS Mode to Off when shooting with a tripod p 160 The recording pixel setting is fixed in the following modes 2304 x 1728 pixels 2144 x 1608 pixels 2144 x 1608 pixels In V mode images may appear coarse because the ISO speed p 87 is increased to match the shooting conditions A330...

Page 71: ...utton Shoot Easily Changing the Brightness and Color When Shooting Live View Control Brightness You can adjust the brightness of the image The more to the right the brighter the image gets the more to the left the darker the image gets Color You can change the color of the image The more to the right the more vivid the image gets the more to the left the more neutral the image gets Tone You can ad...

Page 72: ...to Choose a Shooting mode z After pressing the m button press the op buttons to choose z Press the qr buttons to choose a Shooting mode then press the m button Shoot Shooting in Discreet Mode When the camera is set to mode sounds will remain muted even when in Playback mode Operation sounds will be muted and audio will not play back when viewing movies Adding Effects and Shooting Creative Filters ...

Page 73: ...ok like an old poster or illustration Shoot with the Effects of a Fish Eye Lens Fish eye Effect Lets you shoot with the distorting effect of a fish eye lens Choose z Follow Steps 1 2 on p 72 to choose Choose an effect level z Press the l button X Effect Level will appear on the screen z Press the qr buttons to choose an effect level then press the l button X You can check the effect on the screen ...

Page 74: ...ll not be blurred appears on the screen Choose the area to keep in focus z Press the l button z Move the zoom lever to change the frame size and press the op buttons to change the frame position then press the l button Shoot If you press the m button in Step 2 the horizontal vertical orientation of the frame will switch and you can press the qr buttons to change the frame position when it is displ...

Page 75: ...shot with a toy camera Choose z Follow Steps 1 2 on p 72 to choose Choose a color tone z Press the l button X Color Tone will appear on the screen z Press the qr buttons to choose a color tone then press the l button X You can check the color tone on the screen Shoot Standard Images will look like they were shot with a toy camera Warm Gives images a warmer tone than Standard Cool Gives images a co...

Page 76: ...Steps 1 2 on p 72 to choose Choose a color tone z Press the l button X Color Tone will appear on the screen z Press the qr buttons to choose a color tone then press the l button X You can check the color tone on the screen Shoot B W Lets you shoot black and white images Sepia Lets you shoot sepia toned images Blue Lets you shoot blue and white images ...

Page 77: ...a smile it will shoot after the lamp lights z Press the p button to pause smile detection Press the p button again to resume smile detection Detecting a Face and Shooting Smart Shutter What if a smile is not detected Smiles are easier to detect if the subject faces the camera and opens their mouth enough to show some teeth when smiling Changing the number of shots After choosing in Step 1 press th...

Page 78: ...n press the l button Compose the shot and press the shutter button halfway z Confirm that a green frame appears around the face of the person who will wink Press the shutter button fully X The camera will enter shooting stand by and Wink to take picture will appear on the screen X The lamp will blink and the self timer sound will play Face the camera and wink X The shutter will release approximate...

Page 79: ...hen wearing glasses Changing the number of shots After choosing in Step 1 press the op buttons Shutting both eyes will also be detected as a wink If a wink is not detected the shutter will release approximately 15 seconds later If there are no people in the shot when the shutter button is pressed fully the camera will shoot after a person enters the shot and winks ...

Page 80: ...frame appears on the face focused on and white frames appear on other faces Press the shutter button fully X The camera will enter shooting stand by and Look straight at camera to start count down will appear on the screen X The lamp will blink and the self timer sound will play Join the subjects and look at the camera X When the camera detects a new face the lamp and self timer sound will speed u...

Page 81: ...he screen Even if your face is not detected after joining the subjects the shutter will release approximately 15 seconds later Shooting Long Exposures The brightness of the image may differ from the brightness of the screen in Step 3 when the shutter button was pressed halfway When shutter speeds of 1 3 seconds or slower are used images are processed to eliminate noise after being taken A certain ...

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Page 83: ...G mode to progressively advance your shooting skills This chapter assumes that you have set the mode dial to G mode G stands for Program AE Before attempting to shoot using a function explained in this chapter in modes other than G mode check if the function is available in those modes pp 176 191 5 ...

Page 84: ...80 cm 2 6 ft infinity Enter G mode z Set the mode dial to G Adjust the settings according to your purposes pp 85 103 Shoot Shooting in Program AE A3300 IS A3200 IS A2200 What if the shutter speed and aperture value appear in orange If a correct exposure cannot be obtained when pressing the shutter button halfway the shutter speed and aperture value appear in orange Try the following settings to ob...

Page 85: ...utton X The exposure compensation amount will appear on the screen You can make the flash fire every time you shoot The effective flash range is approximately 30 cm 4 0 m 12 in 13 ft at maximum wide angle j and approximately 50 cm 2 0 m 1 6 6 6 ft at maximum telephoto i Choose h z After pressing the r button press the qr buttons to choose h then press the m button X Once set h will appear on the s...

Page 86: ...a plain white colored subject then press the l button X The tint on the screen will change when white balance data is set Adjusting the White Balance Auto Automatically sets the optimal white balance for the shooting conditions Day Light For shooting outdoors in fine weather conditions Cloudy For shooting in cloudy shady or twilight conditions Tungsten For shooting under tungsten and bulb type 3 w...

Page 87: ...ather conditions For shooting in cloudy or twilight conditions For shooting nightscapes or in dark interiors Changing the ISO speed Lowering the ISO speed results in sharper images but there may be an increased chance of image blurring in certain shooting conditions Raising the ISO speed results in a faster shutter speed reducing image blurring and letting the flash reach greater distances to the ...

Page 88: ...ntrast the camera will automatically correct the image for a sharper impression when shooting Choose i Contrast z Press the n button to choose i Contrast from the 4 tab then press the qr buttons to choose Auto X Once set will appear on the screen Correcting the Brightness and Shooting i Contrast Under some conditions the image may appear coarse or may not be corrected properly You can correct reco...

Page 89: ...ld the shutter button down the camera will shoot successive images Continuous Shooting A3300 IS A3200 IS A2200 Cannot be used with the self timer pp 60 61 62 In p 68 and p 69 modes continuous shooting speed increases For continuous shooting the focus and exposure are locked when the shutter button is pressed halfway Depending on the shooting conditions and the camera settings the camera may stop s...

Page 90: ...on z Press the op buttons to choose an option then press the qr buttons to choose a value z The more to the right the stronger deeper the effect gets the more to the left the weaker lighter the effect gets z Press the l button to complete the setting Changing the Tone of an Image My Colors My Colors Off Vivid Emphasizes the contrast and color saturation for a vivid impression Neutral Tones down th...

Page 91: ...change the focusing range to focus more reliably on far away subjects approx 3 0 m 9 8 ft or more from the camera only Choose u z After pressing the q button press the qr buttons to choose u then press the m button X Once set u will appear on the screen Shooting Close ups Macro The edges of the image may darken if the flash fires How can I take better close ups Try attaching the camera to a tripod...

Page 92: ...p to 9 green frames will appear on faces that the camera focuses on Changing the AF Frame Mode If a face is not detected or only gray frames no white frame appear up to 9 green frames will appear on the areas the camera focuses on when the shutter button is pressed halfway If a face is not detected when Servo AF p 97 is set to On the AF frame will appear in the center of the screen when you press ...

Page 93: ...k Focus z Center the subject you want in focus and press the shutter button halfway z Confirm that the AF frame on the subject is green Recompose z Keep the shutter button pressed halfway and move the camera to recompose the scene Shoot z Press the shutter button fully You can reduce the AF frame size Press the n button to choose AF Frame Size from the 4 tab then choose Small The AF frame is set t...

Page 94: ...hen a subject is detected The camera will continue to track the subject within a certain range even if the subject moves X If the camera does not detect the subject will appear on the screen z To cancel tracking press the q button again Shoot z Press the shutter button halfway will change into a blue which will follow the subject while the camera continues to adjust the focus and exposure Servo AF...

Page 95: ...y without pressing the q button When shooting completes will appear in the center of the screen Servo AF p 97 is fixed to On The camera may not be able to track the subject if the subject is too small moves too quickly or if the contrast between the subject and the background is too low Not available in e or u Magnifying the Focal Point What if the display does not magnify The display will not app...

Page 96: ...rom the shutter button Lock the focus z Keep the shutter button pressed halfway and press the q button X The focus locks and appears on the screen z If you release your finger from the shutter button and press the q button again will disappear and the focus will unlock Compose the scene and shoot Shooting with the AF Lock ...

Page 97: ...alfway Shooting with Servo AF The camera may not be able to focus in some conditions In low light conditions AF frames may not turn blue even after pressing the shutter button halfway In this case you can set the focus and exposure with the AF frame setting If a correct exposure cannot be obtained the shutter speed and aperture value appear in orange Release your finger from the shutter button the...

Page 98: ...will follow the subject within a certain range z If a face is not detected will not appear Choose the face to focus on z If you press the 0 button the face frame will move to another face detected by the camera z When the frame has made a full circuit of all detected faces Face Select Off will appear and the AF frame mode screen will reappear Shoot z Press the shutter button halfway When the camer...

Page 99: ...e an option then press the m button X The setting will appear on the screen Changing the Metering Method Evaluative For standard shooting conditions including back lit shots Automatically adjusts the exposure to match the shooting conditions Center Weighted Avg Averages the light metered from the entire frame but gives greater weight to the center Spot Only meters within the Spot AE Point frame th...

Page 100: ...ill disappear and AE will unlock Compose the scene and shoot Just as with the AE lock you can lock the exposure for shooting with the flash FE stands for Flash Exposure Choose h p 85 Lock the flash exposure z Point the camera toward the subject and press the o button while pressing the shutter button halfway X The flash will fire and when appears the flash output will be retained z If you release ...

Page 101: ...reach Choose z After pressing the r button press the qr buttons to choose then press the m button X Once set will appear on the screen Shoot z Even if the flash fires ensure that the main subject does not move until the shutter sound ends Shooting with Slow Synchro Attach the camera to a tripod to prevent the camera from moving and blurring the image Additionally you should set the IS Mode to Off ...

Page 102: ...the setting z Press the op buttons to choose Red Eye Corr then press the qr buttons to choose On X Once set Œ will appear on the screen Red Eye Correction Red eye correction may be applied to areas other than red eyes For example when red make up has been used around eyes You can also correct recorded images p 134 You can also display the screen in Step 2 by pressing the r button then the n button...

Page 103: ...yes is detected a frame and appear on the screen You can use a TV to display the camera screen content while shooting To connect the camera to a TV follow the Steps in Viewing Images on a TV p 120 Shooting procedures are the same as when using the camera screen Checking for Shut Eyes This function is only available for the last image shot when you have set the camera to 2 or more shots in or mode ...

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Page 105: ...vies and Viewing Movies sections in Chapter 1 and explains how to use various functions for shooting and viewing movies This chapter assumes that you have set the mode dial to E The latter half of the chapter explaining movie playback and editing assumes that you have pressed the 1 button to enter Playback mode 6 ...

Page 106: ...layback speed which makes people and objects in the scene move quickly during playback Audio will not be recorded Choose z Follow the steps above to choose X A white frame the area that will not be blurred appears on the screen Choose the area to keep in focus z Press the l button z Move the zoom lever to change the frame size and press the op buttons to change the frame position Changing the Movi...

Page 107: ...ted Playback Times for 1 Min Clips Speed Playback Time Approx 12 sec Approx 6 sec Approx 3 sec If you press the m button in Step 2 the horizontal vertical orientation of the frame will switch and you can press the qr buttons to change the frame position when it is displayed vertically Holding the camera vertically will change the orientation of the frame Since you may not achieve the expected resu...

Page 108: ...our when shooting in or Recording may stop even if the maximum clip length has not been reached on some memory cards SD Speed Class 4 or higher memory cards are recommended Changing the Image Quality Image Quality RecordingPixels Frame Rate Content Memory Card Capacity 4 GB 16 GB 1280 x 720 pixels 30 frames sec For shooting high definition movies Approx 22 min 5 sec Approx 1 hr 30 min 30 sec 640 x...

Page 109: ... button halfway to focus Lock the exposure z After releasing the shutter button press the o button to lock the exposure The exposure shift bar appears z Press the o button again to release the lock Change the exposure z While watching the screen press the qr buttons to adjust the exposure Shoot AE Lock Exposure Shift ...

Page 110: ...ilable while shooting Be sure to set the optical zoom before shooting Using the Self Timer p 60 The number of shots cannot be set Adjusting the White Balance p 86 Changing the Tone of an Image My Colors p 90 Shooting Close ups Macro p 91 Shooting Far Away Subjects Infinity p 91 Shooting with the AF Lock p 96 Shooting Using a TV as the Display p 103 Turning Off the AF Assist Beam p 157 Displaying t...

Page 111: ...from If you choose you can trim the end of the movie from z Even if you move to a point other than a only the portion from the nearest to the left will be trimmed when is chosen Only the portion from the nearest to the right will be trimmed when is chosen Check the edited movie z Press the op buttons to choose Play then press the m button The edited movie will play z To edit the movie again repeat...

Page 112: ... file When Overwrite is chosen in Step 4 the unedited movie is overwritten with the edited movie erasing the original When there is not enough space left on the memory card only Overwrite can be chosen If the battery is depleted partway through saving the edited movie clips may not be saved When editing movies you should use a fully charged battery or an AC adapter kit sold separately p 39 ...

Page 113: ...button to enter Playback mode before operating the camera It may not be possible to play back or edit images that have been edited on a computer have had their file names changed or have been taken on a different camera The edit function pp 131 135 cannot be used if the memory card does not have enough free space available 7 ...

Page 114: ...the chosen image by itself Searching Images by Scrolling Pressing the qr buttons for more than 1 second will display images in a line letting you quickly search them You can also jump by the shooting date Scroll Display Choose an image z If you set the camera to single image playback and press the qr buttons for more than 1 second the screen at the left will appear Press the qr buttons to choose a...

Page 115: ...e playback press the n button The number of images matching the jump method will display on the right side of the screen except for and Searching for Images Using the Jump Display Position of currently displayed image Jump to Favorites Displays the images tagged as favorites p 127 Jump 10 Images Jumps over 10 images at a time Jump 100 Images Jumps over 100 images at a time Jump Shot Date Jumps to ...

Page 116: ...will start a few seconds after Loading image displays z You can pause restart a slideshow by pressing the m button again z Press the n button to stop the slideshow Viewing Slideshows Repeat Repeats playback of images Play Time Display time for each image Effect Transition effects when switching between images If you press the qr buttons during playback the image will switch If you keep the qr butt...

Page 117: ...ace detected during playback X The area within the orange frame appears magnified Switch frames z Move the zoom lever toward k once X The screen shown on the left will appear z Press the 0 button to switch between frames on detected faces Press the m button to move to other frames Change the magnification level or location z Use the zoom lever to change the display size and the opqr buttons to cha...

Page 118: ... displayed area z Move the zoom lever toward g to zoom out or continue to hold it to return to single image playback z When appears on the screen press the m button to switch to Press the qr buttons to switch between images while zoomed Press the m button again to return to the original setting Magnifying Images Approximate Location of Displayed Area In magnified display pressing the n button rest...

Page 119: ...r buttons to choose the image you want to view next X The chosen image will be displayed in the middle and the next four possibilities will appear z Press the m button to display the middle image at full size Press the m button again to restore the original display z Press the n button to restore single image playback Displaying Various Images Smart Shuffle Only still images shot with this camera ...

Page 120: ...the supplied AV cable p 2 you can connect the camera to a TV to view images you have shot Turn off the camera and TV Connect the camera to the TV z Open the camera s terminal cover and fully insert the cable plug into the camera s terminal z Insert the cable plug fully into the video input terminals as shown in the illustration Changing Image Transitions Viewing Images on a TV A2200 A3300 IS A3200...

Page 121: ...thing will appear on the screen of the camera z After you finish turn off the camera and TV and unplug the cable A2200 A3300 IS A3200 IS What if the images don t display correctly on the TV Images will not display correctly if the camera s video output setting NTSC PAL does not match the TV system Press the n button and choose Video System from the 3 tab to switch to the correct video system ...

Page 122: ...nd restore the menu screen Choosing Images Individually Choose Select z Follow Step 2 above to choose Select then press the m button Choose images z Press the qr buttons to choose an image then press the m button X will appear on the screen z Press the m button again to deselect the image will disappear z To choose additional images repeat the above procedure Protecting Images If you format the me...

Page 123: ...he m button Select Range Choose Select Range z Follow Step 2 on p 122 to choose Select Range then press the m button Choose a starting image z Press the m button z Press the qr buttons to choose an image then press the m button If you switch to Shooting mode or turn off the power before performing the operations in Step 3 images will not be protected ...

Page 124: ...ore the first image Protect images z Press the p button to choose Protect then press the m button Choose All Images Choose All Images z Follow Step 2 on p 122 to choose All Images then press the m button Protect images z Press the op buttons to choose Protect then press the m button You can unlock groups of protected images if you choose Unlock in Step 4 while in Select Range or Step 2 while in Al...

Page 125: ...ion method z Press the op buttons to choose a selection method then press the m button z Press the n button to restore the menu screen Choosing Images Individually Choose Select z Follow Step 2 above to choose Select then press the m button Choose an image z Press the qr buttons to choose an image then press the m button z will appear on the screen z Press the m button again to deselect the image ...

Page 126: ...Range z Follow Step 2 on p 125 to choose Select Range then press the m button Choose images z Follow Steps 2 and 3 on p 123 to choose images Erase z Press the p button to choose Erase then press the m button Choose All Images Choose All Images z Follow Step 2 on p 125 to choose All Images then press the m button Erase z Press the qr buttons to choose OK then press the m button ...

Page 127: ...Press the m button again to untag the image disappears z To choose additional images repeat the above procedure Complete the setting z If you press the n button a confirmation screen will appear z Press the qr buttons to choose OK then press the m button Tagging Images as Favorites If you switch to Shooting mode or turn off the power before completing the setting in Step 3 images will not be tagge...

Page 128: ...e n button to restore the menu screen Choosing Images Individually Choose Select z Follow Step 2 above to choose Select then press the m button Choose an image z Press the qr buttons to choose an image Choose a category z Press the op buttons to choose a category then press the m button Images are automatically categorized by shooting condition as they are shot Images with detected faces or images...

Page 129: ...ect Range z Follow Step 2 on p 128 to choose Select Range then press the m button Choose images z Follow Steps 2 and 3 on p 123 to choose images Choose a category z Press the p button to choose an item then press the qr buttons to choose a category Complete the setting z Press the p button to choose Select then press the m button If you switch to Shooting mode or turn off the power before completi...

Page 130: ...b then press the m button Rotate the image z Press the qr buttons to choose an image X The image will rotate 90 with each press of the m button z Press the n button to restore the menu screen Rotating Images Movies with an image quality setting of cannot be rotated Images cannot be rotated if Auto Rotate is set to Off p 161 ...

Page 131: ... press the m button X Save new image will appear on the screen Save the new image z Press the qr buttons to choose OK then press the m button X The image will be saved as a new file Display the new image z When you press the n button Display new image will appear on the screen z Press the qr buttons to choose Yes then press the m button X The saved image will be displayed Resizing Images You canno...

Page 132: ... the lower right z If you move the zoom lever to the left or right you can change the frame size z If you press the opqr buttons you can move the frame z If you press the l button you can change the frame orientation z In an image with detected faces gray frames appear around the faces located in the upper left image The frames can be used for trimming You can switch between frames by pressing the...

Page 133: ...ting of or p 64 or images resized to p 131 cannot be edited The width and height ratio of an image that can be trimmed is fixed at 4 3 The number of recorded pixels in a trimmed image will be smaller than before trimming Movies cannot be edited ...

Page 134: ...t from the 1 tab then press the m button Choose an image z Press the qr buttons to choose an image then press the m button Choose an option z Press the qr buttons to choose an option then press the m button Save as a new image and display z Follow Steps 4 and 5 on p 131 Correcting the Brightness i Contrast Under some conditions the image may appear coarse or not be corrected properly Repeatedly ad...

Page 135: ... appear around the corrected portion z You can magnify or reduce the size of the image using the procedures in Magnifying Images p 118 Save as a new image and display z Press the opqr buttons to choose New File then press the m button X The image will be saved as a new file z Follow Step 5 on p 131 Correcting the Red Eye Effect Some images may not be corrected properly When Overwrite in Step 4 is ...

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Page 137: ...rand PictBridge compliant printer sold separately Canon Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers This chapter uses Canon brand SELPHY CP series printers in the explanations The displayed screens and available functions will differ depending on the printer Please also refer to the Printer User Guide 8 ...

Page 138: ...r Connect the camera to the printer z Open the cover and insert the cable s small plug firmly into the camera terminal in the direction shown z Insert the cable s large plug into the printer For connection details refer to the user guide provided with the printer Turn on the printer Turn on the camera z Press the 1 button to turn on the camera Printing Images A2200 A3300 IS A3200 IS A3300 IS A3200...

Page 139: ...m button X Printing will start z If you want to print additional images repeat Steps 5 and 6 after printing has completed z After printing has completed turn off the camera and printer and unplug the interface cable A2200 Refer to p 40 for Canon brand Pictbridge compliant printers sold separately Index printing is not available on certain Canon brand PictBridge compliant printers sold separately ...

Page 140: ...e No Prints the file number Both Prints both the date and file no Off Default Follows the printer s settings Off On Uses shooting information to optimize print settings Red Eye1 Corrects red eye Red Eye2 Uses NR Face and Red Eye1 to correct the image Vivid Greens in trees and blues in the sky and ocean are enhanced to be more vivid NR Reduces image noise Vivid NR Uses both Vivid and NR to correct ...

Page 141: ...he image to be trimmed Choose the trimming area z Move the zoom lever to can change the frame size z Press the opqr buttons to change the frame position z Press the l button to rotate the frame z Press the m button to complete the setting Print z Follow Step 6 on p 139 to print You may not be able to trim images depending on the aspect ratio or if they are too small Trimming photos with embedded d...

Page 142: ...ress the m button Choose a paper size z Press the op buttons to choose an option then press the m button Choose a paper type z Press the op buttons to choose an option then press the m button Choose a layout z Press the op buttons to choose a layout then press the m button z Press the qr buttons to set the number of prints when N up is chosen Print ...

Page 143: ... then press the m button Choose the printing area z Follow Step 2 on p 141 to choose the printing area Print Default Follows the printer s settings Bordered Prints with a border Borderless Prints without a border N up Choose how many copies of an image are printed on a sheet ID Photo Prints ID photos Only images with the same resolution as the camera s L Large recording pixel setting can be chosen...

Page 144: ...oose a printing method Print Printing methods for movies Single Prints currently displayed scene as a still image Sequence Prints a sequence of images from a specified scene on a single sheet of paper If Caption is set to On you can print the folder number file number and the elapsed time for the frame at the same time Pressing the m button during printing will cancel printing ID Photo and Sequenc...

Page 145: ... Settings z Press the n button to choose Print Settings from the 2 tab then press the m button Adjust the settings z Press the op buttons to choose a menu item then press the qr buttons to choose an option z Press the n button to complete the setting and restore the menu screen Movies cannot be chosen Choosing Images for Printing DPOF Print Type Standard Prints 1 image per page Index Prints severa...

Page 146: ... images and the number of prints for each z You cannot set the number of copies for index prints You can only choose which images to print as shown in Step 2 z Press the n button to complete the setting and restore the menu screen Some printers or photo developer services may not be able to reflect all of the settings in the prints may appear when using a memory card with print settings set by a d...

Page 147: ...rder then press the m button Set All Images to Print Once Choose Select All Images z Follow Step 1 on p 146 to choose Select All Images then press the m button Make print settings z Press the qr buttons to choose OK then press the m button Clearing All Selections Choose Clear All Selections z Follow Step 1 on p 146 to choose Clear All Selections then press the m button All selections will be clear...

Page 148: ...t pp 145 147 the screen on the left will appear when you connect the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer Press the op buttons to choose Print now then press the m button to easily print images added to the print list If you stop the printer during printing and start again it will start from the next print ...

Page 149: ...can customize various settings to suit your shooting preferences The first part of this chapter explains convenient and commonly used functions The latter part explains how to change shooting and playback settings to suit your purposes 9 ...

Page 150: ...Press the qr buttons to choose an option Turning Off Hints Tips When you choose an item in the FUNC menu p 48 or MENU p 49 a description of the function hints and tips is displayed You can turn off this function z Choose Hints Tips then press the qr buttons to choose Off Changing Camera Settings 1 Preset sounds cannot be modified 2 Preset sounds You can use the included software to change the soun...

Page 151: ...ttons to choose Low Level Format then press the qr buttons to display z Press the opqr buttons to choose OK then press the m button Start the low level format z Press the op buttons to choose OK then press the m button X Low level formatting starts X When low level formatting ends Memory card formatting complete will appear on the screen Complete the low level format z Press the m button Low level...

Page 152: ... mode you can register an image z Choose Start up Image then press the m button z Press the qr buttons to choose 2 then press the m button z Press the qr buttons to choose an image then press the m button z Press the qr buttons to choose OK then press the m button to complete registration No start up image 1 Preset images cannot be modified 2 Preset images You can set recorded images and use the i...

Page 153: ...n be registered to the camera Refer to the Software Guide for details Continuous Even if you shoot using a new memory card the file numbers are assigned consecutively until an image with the number 9999 is taken saved Auto Reset If you replace the memory card with a new one or a new folder is created file numbering begins with 0001 again If you use a memory card already containing images the newly...

Page 154: ...er pressing the 1 button when in a Shooting mode p 27 If you want the lens to retract immediately when you press the 1 button set the retract time to 0 sec z Choose Lens Retract then press the qr buttons to choose 0 sec Turning Off the Power Saving Function You can set the power saving function p 54 to Off Setting it to On is recommended to save battery power z Choose Power Saving then press the m...

Page 155: ... the World Clock When traveling abroad you can record images with local dates and times simply by switching the time zone setting If you pre register the destination time zones you can enjoy the convenience of not having to switch the Date Time settings Set the home time zone z Choose Time Zone then press the m button z When setting this for the first time check the information that displays on th...

Page 156: ...to choose the world time zone z You can also set the daylight saving time as in Step 1 z Press the m button Choose the world time zone z Press the op buttons to choose World then press the n button X will appear on the shooting screen p 171 If you change the date or time in the setting p 19 your Home time and date will automatically change ...

Page 157: ...ning Off the Red Eye Reduction Function The red eye reduction lamp lights in order to reduce the red eye effect that occurs when shooting in dark conditions with the flash You can turn off this function z Choose Flash Settings then press the m button z Press the op buttons to choose Red Eye Lamp then press the qr buttons to choose Off Before attempting to shoot using a function explained in this s...

Page 158: ...ng You can change the way the image displays right after shooting z Choose Review Info then press the qr buttons to choose an option 2 10 sec Displays images for the set time Hold The image displays until you press the shutter button halfway Off Images will not display Off Displays the image only Detailed Displays detailed information p 173 Focus Check The area inside the AF frame is magnified all...

Page 159: ...ose an option Off Grid Lines A grid overlays the screen 3 2 Guide Gray bars appear on the top and bottom of the screen This area will not print when printing on paper with a 3 2 aspect ratio Both Both grid lines and the 3 2 guide appear In you cannot set 3 2 Guide or Both Grid lines will not be recorded on the image The gray areas displayed with 3 2 Guide are the areas that will not be printed The...

Page 160: ...shake for example when walking Dynamic mode Off Shoot Only Image stabilization is only active at the moment of shooting Panning Image stabilization only counters up and down motion This option is recommended for shooting objects moving horizontally Setting changes to Continuous when shooting movies If camera shake is too strong attach the camera to a tripod You should also set the IS Mode to Off w...

Page 161: ...vertically You can turn off this function z Select Auto Rotate then press the qr buttons to select Off Changing Playback Function Settings Last seen Resumes with the image last viewed Last shot Resumes with the most recently shot image Images cannot be rotated p 130 if you have set Auto Rotate to Off Rotated images will also appear in their original orientation In Smart Shuffle p 119 even if Auto ...

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Page 163: ...163 Useful Information This chapter introduces how to use the AC adapter kit sold separately troubleshooting tips and contains lists of functions and items that appear on the screen 10 ...

Page 164: ...on p 17 to close the cover Plug the cord into the coupler z Open the cover and fully insert the plug into the coupler Connect the power cord z Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter then plug the other end into a power outlet z Turn the camera on to use it z After you finish turn off the camera and unplug the power cord from the power outlet Using Household Power Terminals Do not unpl...

Page 165: ...tery cover turn the power on then back off p 17 TV output Image is distorted or not showing on TV p 121 Shooting Cannot shoot Set the mode dial to a Shooting mode p 44 When in Playback mode p 21 press the shutter button halfway p 23 Screen does not display properly in dark places p 47 Screen does not display properly while shooting Please note the following will not be recorded in still images but...

Page 166: ...t metering or AE Lock to shoot pp 99 100 Reduce the light illuminating the subject Image is dark even though the flash fired p 26 Shoot within an appropriate distance for flash photography p 85 Increase the ISO speed p 87 Image taken using the flash is too bright overexposed Shoot within an appropriate distance for flash photography p 85 Set the flash to p 56 White dots appear on the image when sh...

Page 167: ... The camera s internal memory was insufficient Try one of the following Perform a low level format of the memory card in the camera p 151 Change the image quality setting p 108 Use a memory card capable of recording at high speeds p 108 Zoom does not operate p 110 Playback Cannot play back images or movies If the file name or folder structure is changed on a computer you may not be able to play ba...

Page 168: ...e the problem when the camera is connected to a computer via cable by reducing the transfer speed Press the 1 button to enter Playback mode Then press and hold the n button and press the o and m buttons together In the screen that appears press the qr buttons to choose B and press the m button ...

Page 169: ...splayed Protected p 122 Unidentified Image Incompatible JPEG Image too large Cannot play back AVI RAW Unsupported images or images with corrupted data cannot be displayed Images manipulated on a computer that have had their file name changed or have been taken with a different camera may not display Cannot magnify Cannot play back this content in Smart Shuffle Cannot rotate Cannot modify image Can...

Page 170: ...ile name as the folder or image that the camera is attempting to create or the highest possible file number has already been reached In the 3 menu change File Numbering to Auto Reset p 153 or format the memory card p 22 Lens Error This error can occur if you hold the lens while it is in motion or when using it in a location with excessive dust or sand in the air If this error message continues to ...

Page 171: ...My Colors p 90 Drive Mode p 89 Camera Shake Warning p 26 Metering Method p 99 Compression Image Quality p 63 Recording Pixels pp 63 108 Still Images Recordable Shots p 64 Movies Remaining Time p 108 Self Timer pp 60 61 62 AF Frame p 92 Spot AE Point Frame p 99 Digital Zoom Magnification p 57 Digital Tele converter p 58 Focusing Range p 91 AF Lock p 96 Shooting Mode p 176 Scene Icon p 172 Flash Mod...

Page 172: ...e optimum settings for subject brightness and color Appears when the scene is dark and the camera is attached to a tripod Subject People Non Human Subjects Icon Background Color Background When Moving With Strong Facial Shadows When Moving When Close Bright Gray Backlit Including Blue Skies Light Blue Backlit Sunsets Orange Spotlights Dark Blue Dark When Using Tripod ...

Page 173: ...xels pp 63 108 MOV Movies Battery Charge Indicator p 15 Metering Method p 99 Folder Number File Number p 153 Displayed image number Total number of images Shutter Speed Aperture Value Image Quality Movies p 108 Flash p 85 i Contrast pp 88 134 Focusing Range p 91 File Size pp 64 108 Still Images Recording Pixels p 63 Movies Movie Length p 108 Image Editing pp 131 135 Protect p 122 Favorites p 127 M...

Page 174: ...o adjust the speed Sound will not play back Skip backward Continues to skip backward if button is held Previous frame Rewind if you hold down the m button Next frame Fast forward if you hold down the m button Skip forward Continues to skip forward if button is held Edit p 111 Appears when connected to a PictBridge compliant printer p 138 You can skip forward and skip backward during movie playback...

Page 175: ...ially available blower brush to remove dust from the lens For stubborn dirt contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed on the customer support leaflet supplied with your camera When you move the camera rapidly from cold to hot temperatures condensation may form on the internal or external surfaces of the camera To avoid condensation put the camera in an airtight resealable plastic bag an...

Page 176: ... 98 Screen Display p 46 No Information Display Information Display 1 Set in Dark and Light 2 Cannot be set to 0 seconds when in modes where the number of shots cannot be set 3 Fixed to 1 shot when in modes where the number of shots cannot be set 4 Cannot be set but switches to depending on the circumstances 5 Cannot be set but switches to when the flash fires 6 FE Lock not available when set to Fu...

Page 177: ...Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode 177 K E w O P t E 5 Selectable or set automatically Not selectable ...

Page 178: ...Function ISO Speed p 87 White Balance p 86 My Colors p 90 7 7 8 Drive Mode p 89 Metering Method p 99 Recording Pixels p 63 Compression Ratio Image Quality p 63 Image Quality Movies p 108 7 White balance is not selectable 8 Contrast sharpness and color saturation can be set in 5 levels W ...

Page 179: ...Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode 179 FUNC Menu K E w O P t E Selectable or set automatically Not selectable ...

Page 180: ...9 AF Lock p 96 Focusing Range p 91 Face Select p 98 Screen Display p 46 No Information Display Information Display 1 Set in Dark and Light 2 Cannot be set to 0 seconds when in modes where the number of shots cannot be set 3 Fixed to 1 shot when in modes where the number of shots cannot be set 4 Cannot be set but switches to depending on the circumstances 5 Cannot be set but switches to when the fl...

Page 181: ...Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode 181 K E w O P t E 5 Selectable or set automatically Not selectable ...

Page 182: ...Function ISO Speed p 87 White Balance p 86 My Colors p 90 7 7 8 Drive Mode p 89 Metering Method p 99 Recording Pixels p 63 Compression Ratio Image Quality p 63 Image Quality Movies p 108 7 White balance is not selectable 8 Contrast sharpness and color saturation can be set in 5 levels W ...

Page 183: ...Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode 183 FUNC Menu K E w O P t E Selectable or set automatically Not selectable ...

Page 184: ...s pp 102 157 Red Eye Corr On Off Red Eye Lamp On Off i Contrast p 88 Auto Off Review p 158 Off 2 sec 10 sec Hold Review Info p 158 Off Detailed Focus Check Blink Detection p 103 On Off 1 Operation differs depending on the shooting mode when faces are not detected 2 Only available by pressing o button p 26 3 Available when the AF frame is set to Center 4 1 6x 2 0x 1 7x 2 1x 5 On when moving people ...

Page 185: ...Menus 185 K E w O P t E Selectable or set automatically Not selectable ...

Page 186: ...Menus 186 Shooting Modes G A 9 K I J V Function Disp Overlay p 159 Off Grid Lines 3 2 Guide Both IS Mode p 160 Off Continuous Shoot Only Panning Date Stamp p 59 Off Date Date Time ...

Page 187: ...Menus 187 K E w O P t E Selectable or set automatically Not selectable ...

Page 188: ...ff Flash Settings pp 102 157 Red Eye Corr On Off Red Eye Lamp On Off i Contrast p 88 Auto Off Review p 158 Off 2 sec 10 sec Hold Review Info p 158 Off Detailed Focus Check Blink Detection p 103 On Off 1 Operation differs depending on the shooting mode when faces are not detected 2 Only available by pressing o button p 26 3 Available when the AF frame is set to Center 4 On when moving people are de...

Page 189: ...Menus 189 K E w O P t E Selectable or set automatically Not selectable ...

Page 190: ...Menus 190 Shooting Modes G A 9 K I J V Function Disp Overlay p 159 Off Grid Lines 3 2 Guide Both Date Stamp p 59 Off Date Date Time ...

Page 191: ...Menus 191 K E w O P t E Selectable or set automatically Not selectable ...

Page 192: ...as a start up image p 152 Format Formats memory card erasing all data pp 22 151 File Numbering Continuous Auto Reset p 153 Create Folder Monthly Daily p 154 Lens Retract 1 min 0 sec p 154 Power Saving Auto Power Down On Off Display Off 10 20 or 30 sec 1 2 or 3 min pp 54 154 155 Time Zone Home World p 155 Date Time Date and time settings p 20 Video System NTSC PAL p 121 Language Choose display lang...

Page 193: ...ction Corrects red eyes in still images p 135 Trimming Trims portions of still images p 132 Resize Resizes and saves still images p 131 Scroll Display On Off p 114 Auto Rotate On Off p 161 Resume Last seen Last shot p 161 Transition Fade Scroll Slide Off p 120 Fade Slide Off Default setting Item Content Ref Page Print Displays printing screen When connected to a printer Select Images Qty Chooses i...

Page 194: ... Pixels Approx 230 000 dots Aspect Ratio 4 3 Features Brightness adjustment 5 levels Focus Control System Autofocus Single Continuous in Auto mode Continuous Servo AF Servo AE AF Frame Face AiAF Tracking AF Center Metering System Evaluative Center weighted average Spot Exposure Compensation Still Images Exposure Shift Movies 2 stops in 1 3 stop increments ISO Speed Standard Output Sensitivity Reco...

Page 195: ...lf timer Digital Zoom Still images Movies Approx 4 0x up to approx 20x 16x in combination with the optical zoom Safety Zoom Digital tele converter Continuous Shooting Mode Normal Speed Normal Approx 0 8 shots sec In P mode Approx 2 5 shots sec In Low Light mode Approx 0 9 shots sec In P mode Approx 2 8 shots sec In Low Light mode Approx 0 9 shots sec In P mode Approx 2 7 shots sec In Low Light mod...

Page 196: ...fect 1280 x 720 2 640 x 480 2 1 Actual frame rate is 29 97 fps 2 Shooting 6 fps 3 fps 1 5 fps Playback 30 fps 1 Interface Hi Speed USB Analog audio output monaural Analog video output NTSC PAL Direct Print Standard PictBridge Power Source Battery Pack NB 8L AC Adapter Kit ACK DC60 Dimensions CIPA compliant 95 1 x 56 7 x 23 9 mm 3 74 x 2 23 x 0 94 in 95 1 x 56 7 x 24 3 mm 3 74 x 2 23 x 0 96 in 93 2...

Page 197: ...17 g 0 6 oz Battery Charger CB 2LA 2LAE Rated Input 100 240 V AC 50 60 Hz 12 VA 0 1 A 100 V 0 07 A 240 V Rated Output 4 2 V DC 0 65 A Charge Time Approx 1 hour 30 min Operating Temperature 5 40 C 41 104 F Dimensions 56 0 x 81 0 x 25 0 mm 2 20 x 3 19 x 0 98 in Weight Approx 65 g 2 29 oz CB 2LA Approx 63 g 2 22 oz CB 2LAE excluding power cord All data is based on tests by Canon Camera specifications...

Page 198: ...me J Date Time Date Time Adding to Image 59 Changing 20 Setting 19 World Clock 155 Default Settings 53 DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk 2 Digital Tele Converter 58 Digital Zoom 57 Discreet Shooting Mode 72 Display Language 21 DPOF 145 Drive Mode 89 E Easy Shooting Playback Mode 29 Editing i Contrast 134 Red Eye Correction 135 Resizing Making Images Smaller 131 Trimming 132 Erasing All Images 125 Erasi...

Page 199: ...ode 71 Long Shutter Shooting Mode 81 Low Light Shooting Mode 69 M Macro Focus Mode 91 Magnified Display 118 Memory Cards Available Shots 18 64 Formatting 22 151 Shooting Time 32 Menu Basic Operations 49 List 184 Metering Method 99 Miniature Effect Shooting Mode 74 106 Monochrome Shooting Mode 76 Movies Editing 111 Image Quality Recording Pixels Frame Rate 108 Modes 106 Shooting Time 32 Viewing Pla...

Page 200: ... Shooting Mode 77 Smile Shooting Mode 77 Snow Shooting Mode 70 Software DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk 2 Installation 35 Software Guide 2 Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing 34 Sound Settings 50 Strap 13 Super Vivid Shooting Mode 73 T Tag Images as Favorites 127 Terminal 36 120 138 164 Toy Camera Effect Shooting Mode 75 Tracking AF 26 94 Travel Abroad 15 39 155 Trimming 132 Troubleshooting...

Page 201: ...ibited Canon reserves the right to change the contents of this guide at any time without prior notice Illustrations and screenshots in this guide may differ slightly from the actual equipment The above items notwithstanding Canon accepts no liability for damages due to mistaken operation of the products CDP E110 010 CANON INC 2011 ...

Page 202: ...ncluded J J on the CD ROM for more detailed information I Make sure you read this guide including the Safety Precautions section before using the camera Reading this guide will help you learn to use the camera properly Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future ENGLISH 1 III 1111111111111 CDI E444 ...

Page 203: ...Guide DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk TIJ Warranty Card Using the PDF Manuals The following PDF manuals are included in the Readme folder of the CD ROM When the software is installed on your computer the PDF manuals will be copied to the computer and you can refer to them by clicking the shortcuts on the desktop Camera User Guide Once you have mastered the basics use the camera s many features to sho...

Page 204: ...e copyright or other legal rights even if the image was shot for personal use Warranty Limitations This camera s warranty is only effective in the country of sale If there is a problem with the camera while abroad please return it to the country of sale before proceeding with a warranty claim to a Canon Customer Support Help Desk For Canon Customer Support contacts please see the customer support ...

Page 205: ...th the following icons Jl Zi IEJ Functions and precautions for the PowerShot A3300 IS only FIl i1 EJ Functions and precautions for the PowerShot A3200 IS only A2200 Functions and precautions for the PowerShot A2200 only Explanations without these icons apply to all three models PowerShot A3300 IS screenshots and illustrations are used for the explanations in this guide Trademark Acknowledgments Th...

Page 206: ...ally Do not use organic solvents such as alcohol benzine or thinner to clean the equipment Do not let the product come into contact with water e g sea water or other liquids Do not allow liquids or foreign objects to enter the camera This could result in electrical shock or fire If liquids or foreign objects come into contact with the camera interior immediately turn the camera power off and remov...

Page 207: ...sh be careful not to cover it with your fingers or clothing This could result in burns or damage to the flash Avoid using placing or storing the product in the following places Places subject to strong sunlight Places subject to temperatures above 40 C 104 OF Humid or dusty areas These could cause leakage overheating or an explosion of the battery resulting in electrical shock fire burns or other ...

Page 208: ...uch 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 Do not place the battery near pets Pets biting the battery could cause leakage overheating or explosion resulting in fire or damage Do not sit down with the camera in your pocket Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the sc...

Page 209: ...Cards 17 Pressing the Shutter Button 18 Taking Pictures Smart Auto 19 Viewing Images 22 Erasing Images 23 Shooting or Viewing Images in Easy Mode 24 Shooting Movies 25 Viewing Movies 27 Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing 29 Accessories 33 Separately Sold Accessories 34 Attaching the StraplHolding the Camera Attach the included strap and wrap it around your wrist to avoid dropping the ca...

Page 210: ...out the plug CD and plug the charger into a power outlet For CB 2LAE Plug the power cord into the charger then plug the other end into a power outlet The charge lamp lights orange and charging starts The charge lamp will light green when charging has finished Charging takes approx 1 hour and 30 minutes Remove the battery Unplug the battery charger from the power outlet then remove the battery by s...

Page 211: ...charge naturally even if they are not used Attach the cover to a charged battery so that the mark is visible How to store the battery for long periods Deplete and remove the battery from the camera Attach the terminal cover and store the battery Storing a battery for long periods of time about a year without depleting it may shorten its life span or affect its performance The battery charger can a...

Page 212: ...sing a commercially available card reader Check to make sure that your as supports SDXC memory cards beforehand Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Insert the included battery and a memory card sold separately t I Check the card s write protect tab If the memory card has a write protect tab you will not be able to record images if the tab is in the locked position Slide the tab up until you hear...

Page 213: ... in the wrong direction could damage the camera A2200 Terminal Label Close the cover Close the cover CD and press downward as you slide it until it clicks into place What if Memory card locked appears on the screen SO SOHC and SOXC memory cards have a write protect tab If this tab is in the locked position Memory card locked will appear on the screen and you will not be able to take or erase image...

Page 214: ... Number of Shots per Memory Card 16 GB Approx 3830 Em1 D Approx 4334 WNtlfJl Approx 4334 A2200 Memory Card Number of Shots 4GB Approx 935 EmmJ Approx 1058 Approx 1058 A2200 Values are based on the default settings The number of shots that can be taken will vary depending on camera settings the subject and the memory card used Can you check the number of shots that can be taken You can check the nu...

Page 215: ...te and time Press the buttons to choose an option Press the buttons to set a value OK Sklp Complete the setting Press the button Once the date and time have been set the Date Time screen will close Pressing the power button will turn off the camera Reappearing DatelTime screen Set the correct date and time If you have not set the date and time the Date Time screen will appear each time you turn on...

Page 216: ...Press the MENU button to close the menu DatelTime battery The camera has a built in date time battery backup battery that allows the date time settings to be retained for about three weeks after the battery pack has been removed By inserting a charged battery or connecting an AC adapter kit sold separately p 34 the date time battery can be charged in about 4 hours even if the camera is not turned ...

Page 217: ...ons to choose a language then press the button Once the display language has been set the settings screen will close What if the clock appears when the button is pressed The clock will appear if too much time passes between pressing the button and the MENU button in Step 2 If the clock appears press the button to remove the clock and repeat Step 2 4J You can also change the display language by pre...

Page 218: ...s you cannot retrieve the erased data exercise adequate caution before formatting the memory card Display the menu Press the MENU button Choose Format Move the zoom lever to choose the tT tab Press the buttons to choose Format then press the button Choose OK Press the buttons to choose OK then press the button Format the memory card Press the buttons to choose OK then press the button The memory c...

Page 219: ...may be less than indicated on the memory card Perform a low level format see Camera User GUide of the memory card when the camera does not operate properly the recording reading speed of a memory card has dropped when continuous shooting speed slows down or when movie recording stops suddenly Pressing the Shutter Button To take images that are in focus be sure to first press the shutter button lig...

Page 220: ...dial to tmID When you point the camera toward the subject the camera will make a slight noise as it determines the scene The icon for the determined scene will appear in the upper right of the screen The camera will focus on detected subjects and display frames on them ON OFF Compose the shot Moving the zoom lever toward tJ telephoto will zoom in on your subject making it appear larger Moving the ...

Page 221: ...een may not match the actual scene If this happens try shooting in P mode see Camera User Guide What if white and gray frames appear when you point the camera toward a subject A white frame appears on the face or subject that the camera detected as the main subject while gray frames appear on other detected faces The frames will follow the subjects within a certain range see Camera User Guide If t...

Page 222: ...our subject and shoot When at maximum wide angle HI Approximately 3 0 cm 1 2 in or more When at maximum telephoto ctJ Approximately 90 cm 3 0 ft or more Dm iD and approximately 80 cm 2 6 ft or more A2200 What if the lamp lights when the shutter button is pressed halfway To reduce red eye and to assist in focusing the lamp may light when shooting in dark areas What if the icon blinks when you try t...

Page 223: ...ing the button will cycle through the images from oldest to newest The images change more quickly if you keep the buttons pressed but they will appear coarse The lens will retract after approximately 1 minute elapses Pressing the E button again while the lens is retracted will turn off the power y Switching to Shooting mode Pressing the shutter button halfway or turning the mode dial in Playback m...

Page 224: ...ack mode Press the E button The last image you took will appear Choose an image to erase Press the buttons to display an image to erase Erase the image Press the button Erase appears on the screen Press the buttons to choose Erase then press the button The displayed image will be erased To exit instead of erasing press the buttons to choose Cancel then press the button 23 ...

Page 225: ...dial to Follow Steps 3 5 on pp 19 20 to shoot no sound will play Press the button to turn off the flash will appear on the screen Pressing the button again turns on the flash and A appears on the screen The flash will automatically fire in low light conditions Viewing I i f 24 Press the E button then press the buttons to switch images Press the E button then press the button and all the shots you ...

Page 226: ...the mode dial to ON OFF ON OFF Compose the shot Moving the zoom lever toward tJ will zoom in on your subject making it appear larger Moving the lever toward ID will zoom out from your subject making it appear smaller Focus Press the shutter button halfway to focus When the camera focuses it will beep twice Shoot Press the shutter button fully 25 ...

Page 227: ...ttons other than the shutter button while shooting The sound the buttons make will be recorded in the movie ON OFF Microphone A2200 Microphone Stop shooting Press the shutter button fully again The camera will beep once and stop shooting the movie The movie will record to the memory card Shooting will automatically stop when the memory card fills Zooming while shooting Pressing the zoom lever whil...

Page 228: ...ay stop even if the maximum clip length has not been reached on some memory cards SD Speed Class 4 or higher memory cards are recommended Viewing Movies You can view the movies you have shot on the screen Enter Playback mode Press the IE button The last image you took will appear appears on movies Choose a movie Press the buttons to choose a movie then press the button The movie control panel will...

Page 229: ...appears Howcsn I play back movies on a computer Install the included software p 30 When watching a movie on a computer frames may drop it may not play smoothly and the audio may stop suddenly depending on the computer s capabilities If you use the supplied software to copy the movie back onto the memory card you can play back the movie smoothly with the camera For enhanced playback you can also co...

Page 230: ...MB or more still images 1 GB or more movies USB ZoomBrowser EX 200 MB or more CameraWindow 150 MB or more Movie Uploader for YouTube 30 MB or more PhotoStitch 40 MB or more 1 024 x 768 pixels or higher Computer model Interface Free Hard Disk Space os For Windows XP Microsoft NET Framework 3 0 or later max 500 MB must be installed Installation may take some time depending on your computer s capabil...

Page 231: ...h the installation If the User Account Control window appears follow the on screen instructions to proceed When the installation finishes click Restart or Finish Remove the CD ROM Remove the CD ROM when your desktop screen appears Macintosh Place the CD in the computer s CD ROM drive Place the supplied CD ROM DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk p 2 into the computer s CD ROM drive Begin installation Doub...

Page 232: ... the camera Press the E button to turn on the camera Open CameraWindow Canon XXXXXXXX U Always do this for this d ice DeviCE ophons Windows Click Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow CameraWindow will appear If CameraWindow does not appear click the Start menu and choose All Programs followed by Canon Utilities CameraWindow and CameraWindow Macintosh CameraWindow will appear...

Page 233: ... the camera and unplug the cable For details on how to view images using a computer refer to the Software Guide Youc an transfer images ven without using the image transfer function in the included so re by jmply connecting your camerata a compi Jter Ther are h owever thefijUowing li itations ltn yt f VllminHte fr rll V enYc Hconne9t thecam r ltt t e CQrnputer Qntil y cantransferimages Images shot...

Page 234: ...AE Battery Pack NB 8L with Terminal Cover Wrist Strap WS 800 canon A2200 AV Cable AVC DC400 DIGITAL CAMERA Solutjon Disk Also availableforpurchas separately Interface Cable IFC 400PCU Windows Macintosh Canon Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers III 1 1111 D TV 33 ...

Page 235: ...d The battery charger and the AC adapter kit can be used in regions that have 100 240 V 50 60 Hz AC power If the plug does not fit the outlet use a commercially available plug adapter Do not use electrical transformers for foreign travel as they will cause damage CAUTION RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO LOCAL REGULATION USA and Ca...

Page 236: ...repairs arising out of the malfunction of non genuine Canon accessories although you may request such repairs on a chargeable basis Battery Charger CB 2LA IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE 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 ...

Page 237: ...ient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help The cable with the ferrite core provided with the digital camera must be used with this equipment in order to comply with Class B l...

Page 238: ...e Guide ZoomBrowser EX CameraWindow A A ABC Transfer Images and Movies Insert Text Save Still Images From Movies Edit Movies Print Images Back Up to a CD Attach Images to Email Special Features Plus many other useful features Movie Uploader for YouTube PhotoStitch ...

Page 239: ...ightly different if you are using another version of Windows The displayed screens and procedures may also differ slightly from the examples depending upon the camera or printer model in use The explanations in this guide are based on the premise that a Canon compact digital camera will be used with the software Some functions may not be available depending on the camera model Word Searches This d...

Page 240: ... the same time to the same computer The connections may not operate correctly Do not allow the computer to go into sleep standby mode while a camera is connected via the USB interface cable If this does happen do not disconnect the interface cable Try to awaken the computer with the camera in the connected state Some computers will not awaken properly if you disconnect the camera while they are in...

Page 241: ...er 9 Printing 12 Printing a Single Image on a Single Page 12 Index Print 14 How to Use CameraWindow 16 First Menu Screen to Open 16 Image Transfer Screen 17 Organize Images Screen 18 How to Use ZoomBrowser EX s Main Window 19 Main Window 19 Display Modes 20 Display Control Panel 20 Browser Area Tasks 21 Properties Window 22 Viewer Window 23 More Advanced Techniques 24 Editing Images 24 Red Eye Cor...

Page 242: ...s into Folders by Shooting Date 40 Configuring Image Information Settings 41 Setting Ratings 41 Inserting Comments 41 Assigning Keywords 42 Searching Filtering and Sorting Images 43 Searching Images 43 Filtering Images 44 Sorting Images 44 Comparing Images 45 Comparing Multiple Images 45 My Camera Settings 46 Changing the Shutter Sound and Start Up Image 46 Transferring Images 48 Transferring Imag...

Page 243: ...ware that communicates with the camera You can use it to transfer images to and from the camera organize images on the camera and upload movies on the camera to web services The menu screen at the right will appear when the camera is connected to a computer ZoomBrowser EX This is software that manages images transferred to a computer You can use it to view edit and print images on a computer If yo...

Page 244: ...u Bar Function Buttons Display Control Panel Task Buttons Selects tasks to perform Last Acquired Images Displays the last images transferred Folder Area Selects a folder to display Browser Area Icons that indicate image properties display around images as shown on the left Image recorded using the camera s Stitch Assist mode RAW image Movie Super Slow Motion Movie Properties Icon Displays Image Pr...

Page 245: ...n Window and following the instructions in the guidance section of the new window For further details on the functions refer to List of Available Functions in the appendix 1 Select a task The major steps for the task appear here Follow the steps in order You can return to a previous step An overview for the selected task appears here Cancels the procedure and returns to the previous window 2 Follo...

Page 246: ... Main Window Click the Acquire Camera Settings task button followed by Connect to Camera 1 Connect the camera to the computer with the supplied interface cable 2 Turn on the camera power set it to playback mode and prepare it to communicate with the computer 3 When a window similar to the one at the right appears click Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow With Windows XP cli...

Page 247: ...fter Import tab After making your settings press OK and close the Preferences screen CameraWindow Menu Screen 4 Click Import Images from Camera and then click Import Untransferred Images Only images that have not yet been transferred will start to transfer After you click OK in the dialog that indicates the transfer is complete and close the CameraWindow screen the transferred images will display ...

Page 248: ...lick the Import button For details refer to Image Transfer Screen Import All Images To transfer all images on the camera click Import Images from Camera in CameraWindow menu screen then Import All Images Transferring Images Using a Memory Card Reader An action selection window will open when you insert a memory card into the memory card reader If you select View Download Images Using Canon ZoomBro...

Page 249: ... Printing Printing a Single Image on a Single Page Prints one image per page 3 Confirm that 1 Select Images is chosen and select images for printing HINT Printing Movies Movies cannot be printed but you can extract still images from movies and print them after they have been saved For details on how to save still images from movies refer to Extracting Stills from Movies ...

Page 250: ...ettings Click here to crop and print a portion of an image Click here to insert text onto an image and print Sets the shooting date time imprint settings 5 Click 3 Print Printing will start HINT Printing Using Other Software If you have specialized printing software installed on the computer you can also use it to print the images Click the Print Share task button in the Main Window followed by Pr...

Page 251: ...re Advanced Techniques Appendices 14 Table of Contents Index Print Prints an index of the images 1 Click the Print Share task button in the Main Window 2 Click Index Print 3 Confirm that 1 Select Images is chosen and select images for printing ...

Page 252: ...categories as desired Sets the printer and paper size settings Rotates selected images Click here to crop a portion of the selected image and print it Select an image to rotate or trim Sets the number of rows or columns Configures the printing of the shooting information comments headers footers or page numbers 5 Click 3 Print Printing will start ...

Page 253: ...the camera Also transfers images from your computer to the camera Starts operations for setting the camera start up screen start up sound and various camera sounds For details refer to My Camera Settings in More Advanced Techniques This menu may not appear depending on your camera model HINT Customizing CameraWindow Functions If you click the button as shown in the upper right of the screen you ca...

Page 254: ... thumbnail size when in thumbnail display Viewer Window Thumbnail Display Closes CameraWindow Switches between window display modes Thumbnail display Preview display Full screen display Double clicking an image switches to preview display Transfers the image chosen in Viewer Window to your computer Images on the camera that match the selected filter display in the area to the right The background ...

Page 255: ...mages Returns to the Menu screen Turns the shooting date and folder name below the thumbnails on and off when in thumbnail display Changes thumbnail size when in thumbnail display Viewer Window Thumbnail Display Closes CameraWindow Switches between window display modes Thumbnail display Preview display Full screen display Double clicking an image switches to preview display Deletes the image chose...

Page 256: ...ktop The association between a sound memo and an image cannot be recovered from a file restored from the Recycle Bin Rotate Rotates a selected image Click the Edit menu and select Rotate According to Rotation Information to rotate the original image as well in the displayed direction Folder Area Selects a folder to display You can register folders you use often as Favorite Folders Register by clic...

Page 257: ...r window to not show in the Show Information menu Display Control Panel This panel adjusts the display settings for the Browser Area Selection Menu Click this to select deselect all images in the Browser Area Select Button Use this to select images in Zoom mode Display Size Changes the size of the thumbnail in the Browser Area Show Hide Image Information Menu Select here to show hide such image in...

Page 258: ...e Browser Area or selecting the image and clicking View Image displays it in the Viewer Window Move Copy Images To move an image between folders drag it over the destination folder and release the mouse button To copy an image hold the Ctrl key while releasing the mouse button as above You can also use the same procedures to copy images between Windows Explorer and the Main Window Create New Folde...

Page 259: ... An icon will display if a My Category is set certain models only Protect Prevents an image from being overwritten or deleted Comment You can type a comment here Keywords Sets the keywords used in searches Brightness Histogram A graph of the highlights and shadows distribution in an image Shooting Information Displays detailed information such as the shutter speed and exposure compensation setting...

Page 260: ...ure the information display by clicking the Tools menu and selecting Preferences Display at full screen size Set ratings Display multiple images side by side Shooting information The following window will appear when a movie is displayed You can extract stills from movies You can cut portions at either end of a movie clip You can control movie playback and sound volume A bar for changing the playb...

Page 261: ...ion Restores eye appearance to the original color when light reflected from the flash makes them appear red Procedures 1 Select a task from the left side of the window Edit and Edit Image 2 Select an image 3 2 Select Editing Tool 4 Red Eye Correction 5 3 Finish Movies and RAW images cannot be edited Click Start when Auto mode is selected Switch to Manual mode if Auto mode cannot correct the image ...

Page 262: ... cannot be edited Adjusting Sharpness Emphasizing Outlines Makes images appear sharper by emphasizing the outlines of subjects such as people and objects Tone Curve Adjustment Level Adjustment RGB Adjustment Brightness Saturation Contrast Procedures 1 Select a task from the left side of the window Edit and Edit Image 2 Select an image 3 2 Select Editing Tool 4 Sharpness 5 3 Finish The Unsharp Mask...

Page 263: ...ng Tool 4 Trim 5 3 Finish You can also input values or an aspect ratio to specify the trim area Movies and RAW images cannot be edited Inserting Text Use this to insert text onto the image Procedures 1 Select a task from the left side of the window Edit and Edit Image 2 Select an image 3 2 Select Editing Tool 4 Insert Text 5 3 Finish Placing a checkmark in the Antialias box causes the text edges t...

Page 264: ...lect a task from the left side of the window Edit and Edit Image 2 Select an image 3 2 Select Editing Tool 4 Edit with external image editor 5 Manage List ZoomBrowser EX Other Image Editing Program Procedures 1 Select a task from the left side of the window Edit and Edit Image 2 Select an image 3 2 Select Editing Tool 4 Edit with external image editor 5 3 Finish The shooting information may be los...

Page 265: ...d play back the sounds Adding Sound Symbol displayed on image thumbnails to which sound files have been added Procedures 1 Select an image 2 Edit and Add Remove Sound WAVE type sound files extension wav can be attached to images Attaching a sound file to an image results in the selected sound file being copied into the same folder as the image file Procedures 1 Select an image 2 Edit and Play Soun...

Page 266: ...order and merge direction making it easier to merge the images Some camera models may not feature the Stitch Assist mode IMPORTANT If a message appears notifying you that the computer has insufficient memory try one of the following methods to solve the problem Close all other applications other than PhotoStitch Reduce the size or number of images to combine In the Save tab select Adjust image the...

Page 267: ...hown at right A message will appear if you try to save a longer movie Reduce the length or size of the movie if this happens Changing the Playback Speed of a Super Slow Motion Movie and Saving it as a New File Click Slow Play Speed in step 2 to change the playback speed only with Super Slow Motion Movies IMPORTANT Movies edited with this function cannot be transferred back to the camera Saving mov...

Page 268: ...s available to be modified differ depending on the camera model 5 File and Convert and save After setting the file type size and destination folder click Save Only RAW images compatible with Digital Photo Professional can be processed Ensure that you use the RAW image conversion software included with your camera Converting RAW Images Digital Photo Professional You can convert RAW images to JPEG a...

Page 269: ...scription Single Print Automatically sets the layout for printing a single image on a single page Detailed Setting Gives you the freedom to set the layout add titles or print with shooting information Contact Sheet Prints a line up of multiple images on one page also allows you to select the number of images layout and add titles IMPORTANT RAW images can only be captured on certain camera models t...

Page 270: ...ft side of the window Export and Export Still Images You will lose the shooting information if you save images as a type other than JPEG Changing Movie Sizes and Types You can change a movie s size and format when exporting it so that it can be published on the Internet or attached to an email message Procedures 1 Select a task from the left side of the window Export and Export Movies You can also...

Page 271: ...an extract and save stills from your favorite frames recorded in a movie Exporting Shooting Information You can export the shooting information recorded with an image such as the shutter speed and exposure as a text file Extract your best shots as stills Ascertain the causes of failed photos or compare the settings for several images Procedures 1 Select a task from the left side of the window Expo...

Page 272: ...u can export images to serve as computer screen savers Creating Computer Wallpaper Images You can export images to serve as computer wallpaper images Procedures 1 Select a task from the left side of the window Export and Export as a Screen Saver Procedures 1 Select a task from the left side of the window Export and Export as a Wallpaper ...

Page 273: ...scs Procedures 1 Select a task from the left side of the window Export and Backup to CD IMPORTANT This function can only be used with computers that satisfy the following requirements Equipped with a CD R RW drive as standard equipment Writing to the CD R RW drive operates correctly with Windows If a window similar to that shown to the right appears when a new CD R RW disc is placed in the drive c...

Page 274: ...ng Movies Saved on a Computer Click the Print Share task button on the left side of the Main Window then click Upload movies to YouTube The selected movie will be added to the list that appears on the screen Set a title and explanation for the movie then click the Upload button IMPORTANT Depending on YouTube specifications or future changes to specifications this function cannot be guaranteed The ...

Page 275: ... software For example you can configure Windows e mail by starting e mail then clicking the Tools menu followed by Options Default Messaging Programs This application is not the default Mail handler and Make Default When using Windows XP settings can be configured by starting the Internet Explorer program and clicking the Tools menu followed by Internet Options Programs tab and the E mail pull dow...

Page 276: ...d and display time settings Procedures 1 Select a task from the left side of the window View Classify and View as a Slide Show HINT Slide Show Button Functions The following buttons appear at the bottom of the screen while a slide show is playing You can set the Rating for an image while it is displayed Rewind Pause Forward After the slide show the images you clicked during the show remain selecte...

Page 277: ...s 1 Select a task from the left side of the window View Classify and Rename Multiple Files You can change individual file and folder names by clicking the File menu and selecting Rename or by clicking on the file name in Preview mode Changing the image name in ZoomBrowser EX also changes the actual file name on the disk Sorting Images into Folders by Shooting Date You can sort images into folders ...

Page 278: ...indow The camera s Tag as Favorite function Windows 7 Windows Vista s Rating function excluding movies If you overwrite your previous installation when installing the software existing rating settings may change Refer to the Help function for details Inserting Comments You can freely insert your choice of text as Comments Trip to the blue sea Endless white sandy beaches Relaxing afternoon snooze P...

Page 279: ...ing information that can be added to images Information Type My Category Ratings Comments Keywords Content Categories such as People Scenery etc Favorite images are rated by adding stars Text input without restriction regarding the shooting circumstances or associated memories Selections are made from a list editable of keywords such as the photographic subject place or action Configuration Method...

Page 280: ...ts Keywords Procedures 1 Select a task from the left side of the window View Classify and Search After a search the correlated images display in the Search Results folder HINT Tasks Related to Search Results You can select images in the Search Results folder and perform operations on them such as printing or copying them to other folders IMPORTANT Please note that deleting an image from the Search...

Page 281: ...ilters to display only images meeting the selected parameters in the Browser Area Ratings My Category Procedures 1 Filter This section is used to specify the filter criteria Sorting Images You can sort images in the Browser Area based on the specified parameters Name Rating Shooting Date Modification Date Type Ascending Descending Order A B C D E A B C D E ...

Page 282: ...erences can be detected Procedures 1 Select several images to compare 2 Click View Image 3 Select or in the Viewer Window 4 Click Synchronize Selecting Synchronize causes actions such as increasing reducing the magnification level or scrolling around the image to apply to all of the selected images in lock step making it easy to check minute details of focus coloring and other image characteristic...

Page 283: ... to various camera operation sounds My Camera Settings My Camera Settings Start up Image Start up Sound Shutter Sound Operation Sound Selftimer Sound Procedures 1 Connect the camera to a computer to start CameraWindow For details refer to steps 1 3 in Transferring Images 2 Camera Settings IMPORTANT My Camera Settings are only available on certain models when Camera Settings displays in CameraWindo...

Page 284: ...ttings registered in the camera My Camera Settings Select a My Camera Settings file to replace in the right hand list and click this button to register it in the camera If multiple My Camera Settings files are displayed in the left hand list choose the file you want to replace first then register it in the camera HINT Downloading My Camera Settings Files You can also download various files to use ...

Page 285: ...licking the Acquire Camera Settings task button followed by Connect to Camera Show favorite images to friends or connect a TV to show them on a large screen IMPORTANT Cameras that use the MOV data type can play back movies transferred back to the camera if movies were taken with that camera Refer to the Data Type item in Specifications near the end of the Camera User Guide to see if the camera use...

Page 286: ...GE GATEWAY is an online photo service for the purchasers of this product Registering online allows you to use the various services IMPORTANT Internet access is required to use CANON iMAGE GATEWAY You must already have an account with an Internet service provider ISP browser software installed and an Internet connection See the homepage for information regarding browser versions Microsoft Internet ...

Page 287: ... Contents Available Services CANON iMAGE GATEWAY offers a variety of convenient and useful services Upload and share images Create your own photo album on CANON iMAGE GATEWAY E mail notifications of album uploads Friends and family can freely browse images Access even from mobile phones Order prints Order an original collection of photos My Camera Settings Files on CANON iMAGE GATEWAY Download fil...

Page 288: ...s Overall themes such as window appearances Processing methods for images shot with the camera on end Categories of shooting information displayed Show hide messages Print settings Zoom speed Customizing the Task Buttons You can hide items that you do not usually use to streamline the task buttons Procedures ZoomBrowser EX 1 Tools and Preferences CameraWindow 1 Click Preferences Procedures 1 Tools...

Page 289: ...ra start up screen and sound effects in My Camera Settings Preferences General General Connected Camera Sets the camera owner name and start up screen when CameraWindow starts Import Auto Import Folder Settings After Import Sets the automatic transfer settings and destination folder ZoomBrowser EX Functions Task Button Names Description of Function Acquire Camera Settings Connect to Camera Connect...

Page 290: ...ge files Export Shooting Properties Allows you to select the necessary data from the shooting information and export it as a text file Export as a Screen Saver Exports the image as a screen saver file Export as a Wallpaper Exports the image as a wallpaper file Backup to CD Copies images to a CD R RW disk for backup Print Share Photo Print Prints one image per page You can print photos easily Index...

Page 291: ...he image may become rougher RAW CRW CR2 This is a proprietary image type provided by Canon It saves the output of the image pixels from a digital camera without any deterioration in the quality of the image Some cameras might not support this image type Windows bitmap BMP This image type comes standard with Windows Most Windows programs support it TIFF TIF This is a relatively popular image type I...

Page 292: ...lation is required to fix corrupted files IMPORTANT Computer administrator status is required to perform the following operation This explanation uses ZoomBrowser EX to demonstrate how to uninstall a program You can remove other programs with the same procedures 1 Click the Windows Start menu and select All Programs or Programs followed by Canon Utilities ZoomBrowser EX and ZoomBrowser EX Uninstal...

Page 293: ...ssigned a letter starting from A which is inserted as the third digit in the name i e STA_0001 JPG STB_0002 JPG STC_0003 JPG All folders except the xxx__mm or xxx_mmdd folders contain image settings files Do not open or delete them Depending on the camera some data types cannot be recorded IMG_xxxx JPG JPEG images _MG_xxxx JPG JPEG images recorded in the Adobe RGB color space IMG_xxxx CR2 RAW imag...

Page 294: ...e camera correctly connected to the computer See the Camera User Guide for the correct connection procedures Also check to ensure that you are using the correct cable and that it is securely attached at both ends Are the camera and computer in the correct modes to transfer data Some models require the camera to be set to the playback mode to transfer data See the Camera User Guide for details Is t...

Page 295: ...resolve the problem Camera not detected Events dialog AutoPlay Device Stage won t display or images will not transfer to the computer when camera is connected to the computer via an interface cable The camera may have been recognized as another device Solution Delete the device with the following procedures IMPORTANT Computer administrator status is required to perform the following operation 1 Di...

Page 296: ...ial reasons for the problem if the Other devices Portable Devices or Imaging devices categories do not appear or your camera model name or Canon Camera does not appear Proceed to Step 5 and temporarily quit the procedures 3 Select your camera model name or Canon Camera right click and select Delete 4 Click OK in the confirmation dialog Delete all instances of your camera model name or Canon Camera...

Page 297: ...y part of this guide without the permission of Canon is prohibited Canon reserves the right to change the contents of this guide at any time without prior notice Illustrations and screenshots in this guide may differ slightly from the actual products The above items notwithstanding Canon accepts no liability for damages due to mistaken operation of the products CDP E114 010 CANON INC 2011 ...

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Page 299: ...gar seguro ya que contiene informaci6n importante Fran ais La garantie de ce ou ces produits n est valide que dans Ie pays indique sur votre certificat degarantie Veuillez conserver cette feuille car elle contient d importantes informations Online product registration for U S A Customers only Register your product online at www powershot com productregistration and Receive firmware and software up...

Page 300: ...istrement de produits en ligne pour les clients canadiens seulement Enregistrez votre produit en ligne a www canon ca product_registration et Recevez les mises it niveau de microprogrammation et de logiciels Canon Canada met ajour la microprogrammation et les logiciels de ses produits de photographie numerique Vous serez parmi les premieres personnes a recevoir les notifications correspondantes Re...

Page 301: ... NOT CAUSED DIRECTLY BY THE NEGliGENCE OF CANON USA OR CANON CANADA SOME STATES AND PROVINCES 00 NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOu THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL NOT EXTEND TO ANYONE OTHER THAN THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER OF THE PRODUCTS OR THE PERSON FOR WHOM IT WAS PURCHASED AS A GIFT AND STATES YOUR EXC...

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