Canon PowerShot A1000 IS User Manual

Camera User GuideENGLISH

10• Before using the camera, please ensure that you read the safety precautions described below. Always ensure that the camera is operated correctly.•

100Using the supplied AV cable, you can connect the camera to a TV to view images you have shot.Items to Prepare• Camera and TV• AV cable supplied wit

101You can select from three transition effects when switching between images in Single Image Playback.Select [Transition].● Press the · button, selec

102You can protect important images so that they will not be erased inadvertently. Select [Protect].● Press the · button, select the 1 tab. Press the

103You can resave images that were recorded at high recording pixel settings as a new lower pixel file.Select [Resize].● Press the · button, select th

\ Rotating Images104Images taken with the camera held vertically can be rotated when viewing them horizontally.Select [Rotate].● Press the · button, s

105You can automatically correct images with red-eye and save those images as new files.Select [Red-Eye Correction].● Press the · button, select the 1

] Correcting Red-Eye Effect106Manual CorrectionWhen the camera cannot automatically detect and correct red-eye, correct it manually.Add a correction f

107You can record and attach a sound memo (WAVE format) to an image. The attached sound memo can be up to approximately 1 minute long per image.Select

108"Transferring Images with the Camera" (p. 35) in Chapter 1 explained how to transfer images using [New Images]. This section will explain

109You can designate images you want to transfer with [DPOF Trans. Images] (p. 108). These designation methods comply with the DPOF (Digital Print Ord

Safety Precautions11Batteries• Use only recommended batteries.• Do not place batteries near or in direct flame.• Do not let batteries come into contac

{ Designating Images for Transfer (DPOF)110Designating All ImagesSelect [Transfer Order].● Press the · button, select the 1 tab. Press the op buttons

111You can make print settings to images on a memory card (up to 998 images), such as which images to print and how many prints to make. These designa

Designating Images for Printing (DPOF)112Printing from the Print List (DPOF)You can easily print the selected images, after setting the Print List (DP

Designating Images for Printing (DPOF)113Selecting ImagesSelect [Select Images & Qty.].● Press the · button, select the 2 tab. Press the op button

Designating Images for Printing (DPOF)114Make the settings.● Press the qr buttons to select [OK], then press the m button.X One copy of every image wi

Designating Images for Printing (DPOF)115Print TypeStandard Prints one image per page.Index Prints several reduced size images per page.Both Prints bo

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117Customizing the CameraThis chapter expands on the normal usage of the camera by explaining how to set useful functions, and change shooting mode se

118The functions listed in the 3 tab are useful functions that you can set for normal usage. You can set them in the Shooting or Playback mode, by pre

Changing Functions119Power Saving during ShootingYou can change the time at which the screen shuts down automatically during shooting (p. 118). This a

12• Do not sit in a chair with the camera in your pocket. Doing so may cause malfunction or damage the LCD monitor.• When putting the camera in your b

Changing Functions120Creating a FolderYou can create new folders to save your images to.●Select [Create Folder], then press the m button.● Press the o

Changing Shooting Functions121Changing the Lens Retract TimeThe lens retracts about 1 minute after switching to Playback mode, for safety reasons. You

Changing Shooting Functions122Using the Auto Red-Eye Correction FunctionThis function automatically reduces red-eye. Only the corrected image will be

Changing Shooting Functions123Turning off the AF-Assist BeamWhen the camera has focusing difficulties while you press the shutter button halfway, the

Changing Shooting Functions124Changing the Image Stabilization (IS Mode)● Select [IS Mode], then press the qr buttons to select a setting.● [Continuou

125Useful Information for Usingthe CameraThis chapter introduces camera accessories, contains lists of functions and the index.9

126If you use AC Adapter Kit ACK800 (sold separately), you can use the camera without worrying about how much charge is left in the batteries.Turn the

127EquipmentMemory Cards• This camera is a high-precision electronic device. Do not drop it or subject it to strong impact. • Never place the camera c

128If you think there is a problem with the camera, first check the following. If the items below do not solve your problem, contact a Canon Customer

You Think There is a Problem129Display turned off while shooting.• When the flash has finished charging, the display will return (p. 23). appears when

13Getting StartedThis chapter explains how to prepare for shooting and shooting in A mode, as well as how to play back, erase and print images.Attachi

You Think There is a Problem130Shooting movies Eyes appear red.• Set [Red-Eye Lamp] to [On]. This is effective if the subject looks right at the red-e

You Think There is a Problem131PlaybackList of MessagesCannot play back.• If the file name or folder structure is changed on a computer, you may not b

132If error messages appear on the screen, try one of the following solutions.No memory card• The memory card may be inserted in the wrong orientation

Error Messages133 Incompatible WAVE• Since the data type of the existing sound memo is incorrect., no new sound memo can be added or played back (p.

134Functions Available in Each Shooting ModeShooting modesFunctionLong ShutterISO Speed (p. 72)*1{ — { —{ — {{{{ ———— ——Flash (p. 59){ — {{{{ ——{{ {{D

Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode135{{{{{{{{{{{{— {{——————————————————————————————————————————{ ——{{{{{{{{{{—————{{{{{{{{{{— { ———{{{{{{{{{{{{

136(Shooting) Tab MenuMenusShooting modesFunctionLong ShutterAF Frame (p. 80)Face Detect {{ {{AiAF {{ {—Center {{ {—AF Frame Size (p. 81)Normal {{ {{S

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Menus138 (Setting) Tab MenuSelect when you print an image recorded in the (Widescreen) mode at the full page setting for wide paper using a Canon

Menus139 (Playback) Tab Menu (Print) Tab MenuItem Options/Summary Ref. PageSlide Show Automatically plays back images. p. 98My Category Organizes imag

14Insert the included batteries and memory card into the camera.Check the card's write-protect tab.● If the memory card has a write-protect tab,

140Camera Effective Pixels . . . . Approx. 10.0 millionImage Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . 1/2.3.-inch type CCD (Total Pixels: Approx. 10.3 milli

Specifications141Data Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Still images: Exif 2.2 (JPEG)Movies: AVI (Image data: Motion JPEG; Audio data: WAVE (monaur

142Numerics3:2 Guide ... 123AAC adapter kit ... 126Accessories... 36AE Lock .

Index143FFace Detect... 80Face Select ... 83Factory Settings Î Default SettingsFE Lock...

Index144Shooting Time ... 29, 91Viewing (Playback) ... 30MultiMedia card Î Memory CardsMy Category...

Index145Transferring Images to a Computer... 31, 34, 108, 109Transition Effects... 98Troubleshooting (You Think There Is a Pr

146Trademark Acknowledgments• The SDHC logo is a trademark.Disclaimer• Reprinting, transmitting, or storing in a retrieval system any part of this gui

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Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card15Close the cover.● Close the cover and press downward as you slide it until it clicks into place .Removing

Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card16Approximate Number of Shots That Can Be Taken* The number of shots that can be taken is based on the Camera &

Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card17Approximate Number of Shots That Can Be Saved in a Memory Card• Values are based on a camera at default setti

18The Date/Time menu will appear the first time the camera is turned on. Since the date and time recorded into your images are based on these settings

Setting the Date and Time19Changing the Date and TimeYou can change the date and time as needed.Display the menus. ● Press the · button. Select [Date/

2Check if the following items are included in your camera package. If anything is missing, contact the retailer where you purchased the camera.CameraA

20You can change the language displayed on the screen menus and messages. Set to Playback mode.● Press the 1 button.Display the language menu. ● Press

21The shutter button has two stops. To take images that are in focus, be sure to first press the shutter button lightly (halfway) to focus, then take

22The camera can automatically make all settings so that you can shoot simply by pressing the shutter button (Auto mode).Turn on the camera.● Press th

Taking Pictures23Shoot.● Press the shutter button fully. X The camera will play the shutter sound and shoot. The flash will automatically fire in low

24You can view the images you have taken on the screen.Set to Playback mode.● Press the 1 button.● The last image you took will appear.Select an image

25You can select and erase images one at a time. Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing an image

26You can easily print the images you have taken if you connect the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer (sold separately).Items to Prepare• Camer

Printing Images27Select an image to print.● Press the qr buttons to select an image.Print images.● Press the c button. X Printing will start and the c

28Setting the mode dial to E (Movie) allows you to shoot movies.Set to Movie mode.● Set the mode dial to E.● Confirm that displays on the screen.Com

Shooting Movies29Shoot.● Press the shutter button fully. The camera will start shooting the movie.● Once shooting begins, take your finger off the shu

3• Language that displays on the screen appears inside [ ].• Buttons on the camera body are represented by the following icons.• : Troubleshooting tip

30You can view the movies you have shot on the screen.Set to Playback mode.● Press the 1 button.X The last image or movie you shot will appear.Select

31You can use the included software to transfer the images you have taken to a computer.Items to Prepare• Camera and computer• Canon Digital Camera So

Transferring Images to a Computer32PreparationsInstall the software.WindowsPlace the CD-ROM in the computer's CD-ROM drive.Begin installation.●Cl

Transferring Images to a Computer33Connect the camera to the computer.● Turn off the camera.●Open the camera's terminal cover and insert the smal

Transferring Images to a Computer34MacintoshXCameraWindow will appear.● If it does not appear, click the [CameraWindow] icon on the Dock (the bar whic

Transferring Images to a Computer35Transferring Images with the CameraSelect [New Images].● Press the op buttons to select [New Images].● If the scree

36AccessoriesSupplied with CameraWrist StrapWS-800AA-size Alkaline Batteries(x2)Interface Cable IFC-400PCU*1Memory Card(32 MB)Canon Digital CameraSolu

Accessories37High-Power FlashHF-DC1Inkjet Printers*2USB Card ReaderVideo IN TerminalAudio IN TerminalTVCompact Photo Printers*2(SELPHY series)Use of g

38The following camera accessories are sold separately.Some accessories are not sold in some regions, or may no longer be available.Power Supplies• Ba

39Learning MoreThis chapter explains the camera parts and basic operations.2

4Test ShotsTake some initial test shots and play them back to make sure the images were recorded correctly. Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiar

40Mode DialTurn the mode dial to change the shooting mode. Turning the mode dial while in Playback mode will switch to the Shooting mode.Components Gu

Components Guide411 Button When the lens is extended, you can use the 1 button to switch between the Shooting and Playback modes. When the lens is ret

42The indicators on the back of the camera (p. 41) will light or blink under the following conditions.To save battery power, the camera shuts down aut

43Shooting (Information Display)* :Standard, :Right side down, :Left side downThis function may not operate correctly when the camera is pointed str

Information Displayed on the Screen44Playback (Detailed Information Display)Histogram● The graph that appears in Detailed Information Display is calle

45You can switch the display using the ⁄ button.ShootingPlaybackDisplay for Shooting in Dark Conditions during ShootingThe display automatically brigh

46You can set various functions using the FUNC. menu. The settings that you can choose from the FUNC. menu are different depending on the shooting mod

47Various functions can be set from the menu. The menu items are organized under categorized tabs, and the displayed tabs and menu items change, depen

48When you have mistakenly made a setting, you can reset the camera to the default settings.Display the menu. ● Press the · button.Select [Reset All].

49You should use this camera to format a new memory card, or a memory card that has been used with other devices, before using it. Formatting a memory

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Formatting Memory Cards50Low Level Format Perform low level formatting when you think that the recording/reading speed of a memory card has dropped.●

51You can silence the sounds of the camera buttons or adjust the volume of the camera sounds.Mute SettingDisplay the menu. ● Press the · button.Select

Changing the Image Display Time52Adjust the volume.● Press the op buttons to select an item, then use the qr buttons to adjust the volume.Images displ

53Shooting Special Scenesand Using CommonFunctionsThis chapter explains the for beginners convenient Easy mode and how to shoot various scenes with op

54Setting the mode dial to 9 (Easy mode) allows you to shoot just by pressing the shutter button. The camera automatically sets the optimal settings s

55The camera will make the optimal settings for the scene you wish to shoot when you set the mode dial to a matching mode.Select a shooting mode.● Set

K Shooting Special Scenes56 (Indoor) Take indoor shots● Lets you shoot indoors with natural colors.The camera will make the optimal settings for the s

K Shooting Special Scenes57 (Night Scene) Take night scenes● Lets you take beautifully lit city nightscapes or night backgrounds. (Sunset) Shooting Su

K Shooting Special Scenes58 (Fireworks) Take shots of fireworks● Lets you take shots of fireworks in vivid colors. (Aquarium) Take shots of aquatic li

59You can turn the flash off for shooting in places where using a flash is prohibited.Press the r button.Select !.● Press the qr buttons to select !,

6What Do You Want to Do?4Shoot● Shoot, Leaving It to the Camera to Make Settings . . . . . . . . . . . 22● Just Taking Pictures (Easy mode) . . . . .

60Use the self-timer when you want to appear in the shot you are taking.Press the p button.Select a timer.● Press the op buttons to select for a 10

61The digital zoom can zoom up to 16x and capture subjects too far away for the optical zoom (p. 22). The images may appear rough, however, depending

Zooming in on Far Away Subjects62 Digital Tele-ConverterThe focal length of the lens can be increased by an equivalent of 1.4x and 2.3x. This enables

63The date and time an image was shot can be recorded in the lower right corner. Once inserted, however, they cannot be deleted. Be sure to check befo

64You can shoot an object at a close distance or approach an object to shoot the close-up of it. The focusing range from the end of the lens is 3 – 50

65Select any shooting mode other than A, then use Infinity mode when the subject is further than approximately 3 m away from the end of the lens.● Sel

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67Making Settings for theImages You WantThis chapter explains how to use G (Program AE) mode and various camera functions.• This chapter assumes the s

68The camera automatically sets basic functions, but unlike in A mode or shooting various scenes, you can freely make your own settings.* AE stands fo

69You can shoot continuously (about 1.3 shots/second).Press the p button.Select W.● Press the op buttons to select W, then press the m button.Shoot.XA

What Do You Want to Do?71● Look at my pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24● Automatically play back pictu

70You can choose from 7 types.Select the recording pixels.● Press the m button, then use the op buttons to select .Select a menu item.● Press the qr

Changing the Image Quality (Compression Ratio)71Approximate Values for Recording Pixels and Compression Ratio• The figures in this table are determine

72Press the o button.Select a menu item.● Press the op buttons to select a menu item, then press the m button.Approximate Values for ISO Speed• Loweri

73The White Balance (WB) function adjusts the optimal white balance for natural looking colors. Select a white balance setting.● Press the m button, t

74You can adjust the standard exposure set by the camera in 1/3-stop increments in the range of -2 to +2.Select the exposure compensation.● Press the

75You can change the tone of an image such as sepia or black and white when shooting.Select a My Colors setting.● Press the m button, then use the op

76While you press the shutter button halfway, focus and exposure are fixed. You can now recompose and shoot. This is called focus lock.Focus on a subj

77If you want to save battery power, you can use the viewfinder for shooting, instead of the screen. Operations for shooting are the same as when usin

78You can set the time delay (0 – 30 seconds) and the number of shots (1 – 10 shots).Press the p button.Select .● Press the op buttons to select , th

79Getting More Outof Your CameraThis chapter serves as the advanced version of Chapter 4 and explains how to take pictures using various functions.• T

8Chapters 1 – 3 explain the basic operations and frequently used functions of this camera. Chapters 4 – 9 explain the advanced functions letting you l

80You can change the AF (Auto Focus) mode to take the shots you want.Select [AF Frame].● Press the · button and select the 4 tab.● Press the op button

Changing the AF Frame81AiAF The camera automatically selects among 9 AF frames to focus with.Center The AF frame will be fixed to the center. This is

82You can zoom the display of the AF frame to check focus when shooting.When you want to capture people's expressions, set [AF Frame] (p. 80) to

83You can select a chosen face to focus on and then shoot.Set the Face Select mode.● Point the camera towards the face and press the 0 button.X The Fa

84You can check if your subject was in focus, right after shooting. You are recommended to set [Review] in the 4 tab to [Hold] beforehand.Select [Revi

85You can change the brightness metering mode to match the shot you want to take.Select the metering mode.● Press the m button, then use the op button

86You can lock the exposure setting and shoot. The focus and exposure can be set separately.Lock the Exposure.● Point the camera at the subject on whi

87Just like with AE lock (p. 85), you can lock the exposure for shooting with the flash. Select (p. 59).Lock the Flash Exposure.● Point the camera at

88You can set the shutter speed to a slow setting to make dark subjects appear brighter. In order to avoid camera shake, attach the camera to a tripod

89Using Various Functions forMoviesThis chapter explains how to shoot and view movies, using various functions.• Set the mode dial to E before operati

9Changing the Composition to Shoot (Focus Lock) ... 76Shooting Using the Viewfinder... 77Shooting Using a TV ...

90Select a shooting mode.● Press the m button, then use the op buttons to select .Select a menu item.● Press the qr buttons to select a menu item, th

Shooting Movies With Fixed Exposure Settings91Estimated Shooting Time• The figures in this table depend on Canon measuring conditions.• Max. clip leng

92The following functions can be used in the same way as for still images.• Using the Self-Timer (p. 60) • Zooming in on Far Away Subjects (p. 61) In

93Using Various Playback andOther FunctionsThis chapter explains how to play back and edit images.It also explains how to transfer images to a compute

94g Displaying 9 Images (Index Playback)Displaying 9 images at a time lets you quickly find the image you want.Select Index Playback.● Move the zoom l

Quickly Finding Images95d Jumping to Images (Jump Display)When you have many images on a memory card, you can jump to images using a search key.Select

96You can sort images into pre-set categories and organize by category.Select [My Category].● Press the · button, select the 1 tab. Press the op butto

97Magnify an image.● In Single Image Playback, move the zoom lever toward k and hold it there. will display, and the image will be magnified up to a

98You can automatically playback images recorded to a memory card. Each image displays for approximately 3 seconds.Select [Slide Show].● Press the · b

99You can check the focus or people's expressions of an image taken.Display the Focus Check screen.● Press the ⁄ button several times until the f