Canon A1100 IS User Manual

Camera User GuideENGLISH• Make sure you read this guide before using the camera.• Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future.

Safety Precautions10• Do not use the flash with dirt, dust or other items stuck to the surface, or if it is covered by your fingers or clothing.This m

100You can automatically correct red eyes in images and save them as new files.Select [Red-Eye Correction].● Press the n button, select the 1 tab and

101You can add images to the print list (DPOF) directly after shooting or while in playback by pressing the c button. You can print from a print list

102You can select certain images on a memory card for printing (up to 998 images) and specify the number of print copies so they can be printed togeth

Selecting Images for Printing (DPOF)103Selecting the Number of CopiesSelect [Select Images & Qty.].● Press the n button and select the 2 tab, then

Selecting Images for Printing (DPOF)104Set All Images to Print OnceSelect [Select All Images].● Select [Select All Images] from the screen in Step 1 o

105Customizing the CameraYou can customize various functions to suit your shooting preferences. The first part of this chapter explains convenient and

106You can customize convenient and commonly used functions from the 3 tab (p. 46).Turning Off the Start-up ImageYou can turn off the start-up image t

Changing Functions107Changing the File Number AssignmentImages you shoot are automatically assigned file numbers in the order they were taken, from 00

Changing Functions108Creating Folders by Day and TimeYou can set a day and time for folder creation.● Select [Create Folder], then press the m button.

109If you set the mode dial to G, you can change the settings in the 4 tab (p. 46).Turning off the AF Assist BeamIf the camera cannot focus in low lig

11Getting StartedThis chapter explains preparations before shooting, how to shoot in A mode, and then how to view, erase and print the images you take

Changing Shooting Functions110Changing the Image Display TimeYou can change the length of time the images display directly after shooting.● Select [Re

Changing Shooting Functions111Displaying the OverlayYou can display gridlines for vertical and horizontal guidance, or a 3:2 guide to confirm the prin

Changing Playback Functions112Registering Functions to the c Button● Select [Set c button], then press the m button.● Press the opqr buttons to select

113Useful InformationThis chapter introduces how to use the AC adapter kit (sold separately), troubleshooting tips, and contains lists of available ca

114If 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 off

115If 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

Troubleshooting116• Increase the ISO speed (p. 69).• Attach the camera to a tripod.Image is blurred.• Press the shutter button halfway to focus, then

Troubleshooting117The view in the viewfinder and the image taken may differ (p. 74).• The differences will be larger when the subject is close to the

118If error messages appear on the LCD monitor, try one of the following solutions.No memory card• The memory card is not installed in the correct dir

List of Messages that Appear on the Screen119Cannot complete!• Print settings or transfer settings could not be saved correctly. Reduce the number of

12Insert 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, you w

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Menus1243 Set up Menu1 Playback Menu2 Print MenuItem Options/Summary Ref. PageMute On/Off* p. 47Volume Set all operation sounds (5 levels). p. 47Start

Handling Precautions125Equipment• This camera is a high-precision electronic device. Do not drop it or subject it to strong impacts.• Never place the

126Camera Effective Pixels . . . . . . . . . . . . Approx. 12.1 millionImage Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1/2.3-inch type CCD (To

Specifications127Data Type. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Still images: Exif 2.2 (JPEG)Movies: AVI (Image data: Motion JPEG, Audio dat

128Numerics3.5" x 5" Size... 673:2 Guide... 111AAC A

Index129FUNC. MenuBasic Operations...45List ...120GGreen Leaves/A

Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card13Close the cover.● Close the cover and press downward as you slide it until it clicks into place .Removing

Index130Resizing (Making Images Smaller)... 98Rotating Images ... 97SSCN (Scene Mode) ...

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

Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card14Approximate 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 Card15Approximate Number of Shots per Memory Card• Values are based on the default settings.• The number of shots t

16The Date/Time settings screen will appear the first time the camera is turned on. Since the dates and times recorded into your images are based on t

Setting the Date and Time17Changing the Date and TimeYou can change the current date and time settings.Display the menus.● Press the n button.Select [

18You can change the language displayed in the LCD monitor menus and messages.Set the playback mode.● Press the 1 button.Display the settings screen.●

19The 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

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

20Since the camera can determine the subject and shooting conditions, you can let it automatically select the best settings for the scene and just sho

A Taking Pictures21Focus.● Press the shutter button halfway to focus.X When the camera focuses, it will beep twice and the indicator will light green

A Taking Pictures22• The image comes out dark even if the flash fired when shooting?The subject is too far away for the flash to reach. Shoot within t

23You can view your images on the screen.Select the playback mode.● Press the 1 button.X The last image you took will appear.Select an image.● Pressin

24You can select and erase images one at a time. Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing an image

25You can easily print the images you have taken if you connect the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer (sold separately).Items to Prepare• Camer

2 Printing Images26Select an image to print.● Press the qr buttons to select an image.Print images.● Press the c button.X Printing will start and the

27The explanations of camera operations and behavior below are basically the same as in “A Taking Pictures” (p. 20) except that operational instructio

28The explanations for viewing or erasing unwanted images are basically the same as in “1 Viewing Images” (p. 23) and “Erasing Images” (p. 24) except

29The camera can automatically select all settings so that you can shoot movies just by pressing the shutter button.Select the E mode.● Set the mode d

3Test ShotsTake some initial test shots and play them back to make sure the images were recorded correctly. Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiar

E Shooting Movies30Shoot.● Press the shutter button fully.X The camera will start shooting the movie, and [ Rec] and the elapsed time will appear.● On

31You can view your movies on the screen.Select the playback mode.● Press the 1 button.X The last image you shot will appear.X appears on movies.Sele

32You can use the included software to transfer your camera images to a computer.System RequirementsEven though these are recommended system requireme

Transferring Images to a Computer33Items to Prepare• Camera and computer• DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk supplied with the camera (p. 2)• Interface cabl

Transferring Images to a Computer34Connect the camera to the computer.● Turn off the camera.● Open the cover, and insert the cable’s small plug into t

Transferring Images to a Computer35MacintoshXCameraWindow will appear when a connection between the camera and computer is established.● If CameraWind

36AccessoriesWrist Strap WS-800Memory Card (128 MB)DIGITAL CAMERA Solution DiskAV Cable AVC-DC400*1AC Adapter Kit ACK800Compact Power Adapter CA-PS800

Accessories37Video IN TerminalAudio IN TerminalTV/VideoUse of genuine Canon accessories is recommended.This product is designed to achieve excellent p

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 parts of the camera and what displays on the screen, as well as, the basic operating instructions.Conventions

4What Do You Want to Do?4● Shoot, leaving it to the camera to make settings . . . . . . . . . . . . 20● Easy Shooting (Easy Mode) . . . . . . . . . .

40Mode DialUse the mode dial to change modes.Components GuideZoom LeverShooting: i (Telephoto) / j (Wide Angle) (p. 20)Playback: k (Magnify) (p. 94) /

Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down)41To save battery power, the camera shuts down automatically when it is not operated for a certain time.Power S

42Shooting (Information Display)* : Standard, : Held verticallyWhen shooting, the camera detects if it is held vertically or horizontally, and adjust

Information Displayed on the Screen43Playback (Detailed Information Display)Switching the DisplayYou can change the display using the l button.Print L

Indicators44Display in Dark Conditions during ShootingThe display automatically brightens when shooting in dark conditions, allowing you to check the

45Commonly used shooting functions can be set with the FUNC. menu. The menu items and options differ depending on the mode (p. 120).Select a shooting

46Various functions can be set from the menus. The menu items are organized under tabs, such as for shooting (4) and playback (1). The menu items diff

47You can silence or adjust the volume of camera sounds.Muting SoundsDisplay the menu.● Press the n button.Select [Mute].● Press the qr buttons to sel

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

49Before you use a new memory card or one that has been used in other devices, you should format the card with this camera. Formatting (initializing)

What Do You Want to Do?51● Look at my pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23● Easy Playback (Easy Mode) . .

Formatting Memory Cards50• The supplied memory card has already been formatted.• When the [Memory card error] message appears, or when the camera does

51Shooting in SpecialConditions and CommonlyUsed FunctionsThis chapter explains how to shoot in different conditions, as well as how to use other comm

52The camera will select the necessary settings for the conditions in which you wish to shoot when you select the matching mode.Select a shooting mode

K Shooting in Special Conditions53H Take indoor shots (Indoor)● Lets you shoot indoors with natural colors.The camera will select the necessary settin

K Shooting in Special Conditions54UShoot sunsets (Sunset)● Lets you take shots of sunsets in vivid colors., Take nightscapes (Night Scene)● Lets you t

K Shooting in Special Conditions55OTake shots of foliage (Foliage)● Lets you shoot trees and leaves, such as new growth, autumn leaves or blossoms, in

56You can shoot with the flash turned off.Press the r button.Select !.● Press the qr buttons to select !, then press the m button.X ! will appear.● Fo

57You can insert the shooting date and time in the lower right corner of an image. Once inserted, however, they cannot be deleted. Be sure to check be

58You can use the digital zoom to zoom up to a maximum of 16x and capture subjects that are too far away for the optical zoom (p. 20) to enlarge. The

Zooming in More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom)59 Digital Tele-ConverterThe focal length of the lens can be increased by an equivalent of 1.5x or 2

6Chapters 1 – 3 explain the basic operations and frequently used functions of this camera. Chapters 4 onward explain the advanced functions, letting y

60The self-timer can be used to shoot a group photo that includes the camera operator. The camera will activate approximately 10 seconds after the shu

61Once you compose the shot, such as for a group photo, and press the shutter button, the camera will take three shots in a row two seconds after it d

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63Selecting Settings YourselfIn this chapter you will learn how to use the various functions in G mode to progressively advance your shooting skills.•

64You can select the settings for various functions to suit your preferences.AE stands for Auto Exposure.Set the mode dial to G (p. 40).Adjust the set

65You can shoot an object at a close distance or even shoot extreme close-ups of it. The possible shooting range is approximately 3 – 50 cm (1.2 in. –

66You can select from six settings.Select the recording pixels.● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to select .Select an option.● Pres

Changing the Image Quality (Compression Ratio)67Approximate Values for Recording Pixels and Image Quality• The values in the table are measured accord

68You can adjust the standard exposure set by the camera in 1/3-stop increments in the range of -2 to +2.Correct the exposure.● After pressing the o b

69Select the ISO speed.● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to select .Select a menu item.● Press the qr buttons to select an option,

Table of Contents7Adjusting the White Balance ... 70Changing the Tone of an Image (My Colors) ... 71Shooting

70The white balance (WB) function sets the optimal white balance for natural looking colors.Select the white balance.● After pressing the m button, pr

71You can change the tone of an image to sepia or black and white when shooting.Select My Colors.● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons t

72You can use a TV to display the camera screen content.•Connect the camera to a TV as described in “Viewing Images on a TV” (p. 95).• Shooting proced

73You can set the time delay (0 – 30 seconds) and the number of shots taken (1 – 10 shots).Select $.● After pressing the p button, press the op button

74While you press and hold the shutter button halfway, the focus and exposure are fixed. You can now recompose and shoot. This is called Focus Lock.Fo

75Getting More Out of YourCameraThis chapter serves as the advanced version of Chapter 4 and explains how to take pictures using various functions.• T

76You can change the AF (Auto Focus) frame mode to match the conditions you want to shoot.Select [AF Frame].● Press the n button, select the 4 tab, se

% Shooting with the AF Lock77CenterThe AF frame is fixed at the center. This is effective for focusing on a specific point.• Press the n button, selec

78If you press the shutter button halfway, the AF frame will magnify and you can check the focus.Select [AF-Point Zoom].● Press the n button and selec

79You can select a specific person’s face to focus on and then shoot.Set the Face Select mode.● Point the camera toward the face and press the 0 butto

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

80You can change the metering mode (brightness measuring function) to match the shooting conditions.Select the metering mode.● After pressing the m bu

81Just as with the AE lock (p. 80), you can lock the exposure for shooting with the flash. FE stands for “Flash Exposure”.Select h (p. 64).Lock the ex

82The camera can automatically detect and compensate for faces or subjects that appear dark in certain shooting conditions.Select [i-Contrast].● Press

83You can automatically correct red eyes in images taken with the flash.Select [Flash Settings].● Press the n button, select [Flash Settings] from the

84You can set the shutter speed to a range between 1 and 15 seconds to shoot long exposures. However, you should attach the camera to a tripod to prev

85Using Various Functions forShooting MoviesThis chapter provides more advanced information than the “E Shooting Movies” and “Viewing Movies” sections

86You can select from among three image quality settings.Select the image quality.● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to select .Sele

87In X mode, you can set the exposure or change it in 1/3 steps within a range of ±2.Focus.● Press the shutter button halfway to focus.Lock the exposu

Playback Functions88• Displaying the Overlay (p. 111)[3:2 Guide] is not available.• Changing the IS-Mode Settings (p. 111)You can switch between [Cont

89Using Playback and OtherFunctionsThe first part of this chapter explains various ways to play back and edit images. The latter part explains how to

Safety Precautions9BatteryOther Warnings• Use only recommended batteries.• Do not place the batteries near or in direct flame.•Do not let the batterie

90Displaying 9 images at a time lets you quickly find the image you want.Move the zoom lever toward g.X Images will display in an index. The selected

91When there are many images on the memory card, you can search them by a specified method or image unit.Select a jump method.● In Single Image Playba

92You can automatically play back images recorded to a memory card. Each image displays for approximately 3 seconds.Select [Slideshow].● Press the n b

93You can magnify the area of a recorded image that was inside the AF frame or the area of a face that was detected to check the focus.Press the l but

94Move the zoom lever toward k.● The display will zoom in on the image and will appear. If you continue to hold the zoom lever, it will continue to z

95Using 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 with

96You can protect important images so that they cannot be erased by the camera (pp. 24, 28, 97).Select [Protect].● Press the n button, select the 1 ta

97You can select and erase all images at once. Since erased images cannot be recovered, exercise adequate caution before erasing. Protected images (p.

98You can resize images to a lower pixel setting and save the resized image as a separate file.Select [Resize].● Press the n button and select the 1 t

99Detects and compensates for dark sections of subjects or people’s faces and saves the image as a separate file. You can select 4 levels of correctio