Canon PowerShot A310 User Manual

Camera User Guidez Please read the Read This First section (p. 5).z Please also see the Canon Digital Camera Software Starter Guide Disk and the Direc

8Read This Firstz Stop operating the equipment if it is dropped or the casing is damaged. Failure to do so may result in fire or electrical shock. Imm

98List of MessagesThe following table explains each of the messages that may appear on the LCD monitor.z For messages which may appear when a printer

99List of MessagesRAW You attempted to play back an image recorded in the RAW format.Unidentified ImageYou attempted to play back an image that was re

100TroubleshootingProblem Cause SolutionThe camera will not operate.The camera is turned off. z Turn the power on.(See Turning the Power ON/OFF (p. 23

101TroubleshootingThe camera will not shoot.The CF card is not formatted correctly.z Format the CF card. (p. 18).zThe card may be defective (its logic

102TroubleshootingBatteries do not charge with a separately sold battery charger.Batteries were placed in the charger in the wrong direction.z Put bat

103TroubleshootingThe subject comes out underexposed (too dark).Insufficient light for shooting. z Set the flash on.The subject is darker than the su

104TroubleshootingThe flash doesn't fire.The flash mode is set to off. z Set the flash mode to any other mode except Off.Reading images from CF c

105AppendixReplacing the Date BatteryIf the LCD monitor displays the Date/Time menu when you turn on the camera, this means that the date battery has

106Appendix5Replace the date battery holder back into its original position.6Set the date and time when the Date/Time menu is displayed on the LCD mon

107Appendixz Wipe the battery terminals well with a dry cloth in the following situations, as the terminals may be soiled with oil from one's ski

9Read This Firstz Do not place the batteries near a heat source or expose them to direct flame or heat. Neither should you immerse them in water. Such

108Appendixz Since storing a fully charged battery for long periods of time (about one year) can shorten its lifecycle or affect performance, you are

109AppendixUsing the AC Adapter Kit ACK800Use of the separately sold AC Adapter Kit ACK800 is recommended when using the camera continuously for prolo

110AppendixCamera Care and MaintenanceUse the following procedures to clean the camera body, lens, viewfinder, LCD monitor and other parts.Camera Body

111Specifications All data is based on Canon's standard testing methods. Subject to change without notice.Camera Effective PixelsApprox. 3.2 mill

112SpecificationsFlash Auto, Red-eye Reduction, On, Off, Slow SynchroFlash Range 20 cm – 2.0 m (7.9 in. – 6.7 ft.) (When sensitivity is set to ISO Aut

113Specifications*1This digital camera supports Exif 2.2 (also called “Exif Print”). Exif Print is a standard for enhancing the communication between

114SpecificationsBattery Performance*The data above reflects standard Canon testing conditions. The actual figures will vary according to the shooting

115SpecificationszThe maximum movie clip length is approximately 30 sec. ( )* or 3 min, ( , ). The times shown are the maximum continuous recording t

116SpecificationsNiMH Battery NB-2AHSupplied with the separately sold NiMH Battery NB4-200 set and the Battery/Charger Kit CBK4-200.Battery Charger CB

117Photo Tips and InformationThis section offers photography tips.Tip for Using the Self-timer (p. 41)Normally, the camera shakes a little when you pr

10Read This FirstCAUTIONSz Avoid using, placing or storing the equipment in places subject to strong sunlight or high temperatures, such as the dashbo

118Photo Tips and InformationISO Speed (p. 69)The ISO speed is the numeric representation of the camera's sensitivity to light. The higher the IS

119IndexAAF ... 33AF-assist Beam ... 33BBa

120IndexIImage Transmission Settings(DPOF Transfer Order) ... 82Index Playback ...

121Red-eye Reduction Lamp ... 12, 39Replacing the Date Battery ... 105Resolution ...

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11Read This FirstPreventing MalfunctionsAvoid Strong Magnetic FieldsNever place the camera in close proximity to electric motors or other equipment ge

128Functions Available in Each Shooting ModeThe following chart shows the functions and settings available in each shooting mode.FunctionReference Pag

12Components Guide* To connect the camera to a computer or printer, use one of the following cables.• Computer: Interface Cable IFC-400PCU (supplied w

13Components Guide* Be careful when carrying the camera by the strap. Don't swing the camera on the strap, and keep the strap and camera body cle

14Components Guide.FUNC. (Function) (p. 54)/(Single Image Erase) Button (p. 53)DISP. (Display) Button (p. 26)MENU Button (p. 55)SET ButtonOmni Selecto

15Preparing the CameraInstalling the Battery and CF CardInsert two (2) AA-size alkaline batteries (included with the camera) or two (2) AA-size NiMH b

16Preparing the Cameraz When the indicator next to the viewfinder blinks green, the camera is writing, reading, erasing, or transmitting an image to o

17Preparing the Cameraz Camera operating time may shorten at low temperatures when alkaline batteries are used. Also due to their specifications, alka

Flowchart and Reference GuidesThis GuideShooting with the CameraCanon Digital Camera Software Starter Guide DiskInstalling the SoftwareThis GuideThis

18Preparing the CameraFormatting a CF CardYou should always format a CF card when you wish to use a new one, or when you wish to delete not only the i

19Preparing the Camera3Select (Format) using or and press the SET button.4Select [OK] using or and press the SET button.z To cancel formatti

20Preparing the CameraSetting the Date/TimeThe Date/Time menu will be displayed when camera power is turned on for the first time or at low date batte

21Preparing the Camera4Set the date and time.z Use or to change the value of the highlighted field.z Press or to set the date and time.z The d

22Preparing the Camera4Select a language using , , or and press the SET button.z The setting menu will reappear without changing the language setti

23Basic FunctionsTurning the Power On/OffShooting Mode1Open the lens cover.z If you further slide it towards "open", the camera will power u

24Basic FunctionsPower Saving FunctionThis camera is equipped with a power saving function. Depending on the power saving setting, the camera may powe

25Basic FunctionsSwitching between Shooting/PlaybackYou can quickly switch between the Shooting and Playback modes. This is convenient when you wish t

26Basic FunctionsUsing the LCD MonitorUse the LCD monitor to shoot and review images, for menu operations and playing back images.Pressing the DISP. b

27Basic FunctionszWhen a Shooting mode setting is changed, the settings appear on the LCD monitor for about 6 seconds even if the LCD monitor is set t

1Camera Body TemperatureIf your camera is used for prolonged periods, the camera body may become warm. Please be aware of this and take care when oper

28Basic FunctionsPlayback Mode* Detailed Display is not available in index playback (9 images).StandardFile NumberShooting Date/TimeImage Number an

29Basic FunctionsThe image in the LCD monitor may darken when the monitor is used under sunlight or other strong lighting. This is not a defect.zThe o

30Basic Functionsz After you take a photo by fully pressing the shutter button, the image displays on the LCD monitor for approximately 3 seconds (or

31Shooting – The BasicsSee Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode(p. 128) at the end of this manual to find out whichsettings can be changed in wh

32Shooting – The Basicsz Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 128).z With the Review function, you can change the length of time images show

33Shooting – The Basicsin the viewfinder may actually differ from the actual recorded image. The closer the subject is to the lens, the more noticeabl

34Shooting – The BasicsReviewing an Image Right After ShootingAfter a photo is taken, the image displays on the LCD monitor for 3 seconds. In addition

35Shooting – The Basicsz You can continue to display the image as long as the shutter button is fully held pressed regardless of the Review setting.z

36Shooting – The BasicsSelecting , , or 1Set the shooting mode switch to and press the SET button.2Select the shooting mode using or , and press

37Shooting – The BasicsMovies can be shot with the following resolutions.Compression PurposeSuperfineHighQualityNormalShoot higher quality imagesFineS

2Trademark Acknowledgments• Canon and PowerShot are trademarks of Canon, Inc.• CompactFlash is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation.• iBook and iMac

38Shooting – The BasicsUsing the FlashUse the flash according to the guidelines below.Auto with Red-eye ReductionThe flash fires automatically as requ

39Shooting – The Basicsz If the flash is used in macro mode, the light may not be controlled correctly. In this case, set a higher ISO sensitivity or

40Shooting – The Basicsincreasing the lighting in indoor settings or coming closer to the subject.*The shutter will not activate for approximately 1 s

41Shooting – The Basicsz Use the LCD monitor for shooting in macro mode. With subjects framed in the viewfinder when in macro mode, part of the image

42Shooting – The Basics2Press the shutter button halfway to lock the focus.3Press the shutter button all the way to shoot.z Shooting will stop when th

43Shooting – The BasicsTo merge the images on a computer, use PhotoStitch, one of the supplied programs.Framing a SubjectThe PhotoStitch program detec

44Shooting – The Basics3Compose and shoot the second image so that it overlaps the first.z Minor discrepancies in the overlap can be corrected with th

45Shooting – The Basics Movie ModeUse this mode to shoot movies. The resolution can be set to [ (640 x 480)], [ (320 x 240)], or [ (160 x 120)] (p.

46Shooting – The Basicsbe recorded correctly on the CF card. Recording time will display properly if you format the CF card in this camera (excluding

47Magnifying ImagesImages can be magnified up to approximately 10 times during single image playback.1Press the button.z Pressing the button while

3Table of Contents : Functions and operations tables. These pages are shaded on the right edges to make them easy to find.Read this First 5Please Read

48Playback – The BasicsViewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback) Up to 9 images can be viewed at once in index playback.1Press the button.2Pre

49Playback – The BasicsJumping between ImagesThe display can be advanced or set back 9 images when in index playback.1Press the button in index play

50Playback – The Basicsz When a movie has finished playing, it will display the last frame. If the SET button is pressed in this state, the camera wil

51Playback – The Basics2Select (Edit) using or and press the SET button.z The movie editing panel and the movie editing bar will appear.3Select

52Playback – The Basics7Select [Overwrite] or [New File] using or and press the SET button.z [Overwrite]: Saves the edited movie under the same file

53ErasingRemember that erased images cannot be recovered. Be careful to avoid accidental erasures.Erasing Single Images1Press the button.2Press or

54Selecting Menus and SettingsSelecting Settings by Pressing the FUNC. Button (Shooting Mode Only)2. FUNC.58Shooting – Advanced FunctionsExposure Comp

55Shooting – Advanced FunctionsSelecting Settings by Pressing the MENU ButtonRec. Menu My Camera Menuz For items with [...] next to them, push the SET

56Shooting – Advanced Functionsz Some menu items may not be available for selection according to the shooting mode (p. 128).z You can apply a desired

57Shooting – Advanced FunctionsMenu Settings and Default SettingsRec. Menu*Default SettingMenu Items Setting ContentReference PageAiAFSets the AiAF to

4Table of ContentsChanging the ISO Speed...69Changing the Photo Effect...70Playbac

58Shooting – Advanced FunctionsPlay MenuSet up Menu*Default SettingMenu Items Setting ContentReference Page Protect Protects images from accidental er

59Shooting – Advanced FunctionsVolumeAdjusts the volume of the start-up sound, operation sound, self-timer sound, shutter sound, or playback sound. Th

60Shooting – Advanced Functions Power SavingThe Auto Power Down and Display Off settings can be set by pressing the SET button.-Auto Power DownSets wh

61Shooting – Advanced FunctionsCustomizing the Camera (My Camera Settings)You can select the theme, start-up image and sound, shutter sound, operation

62Shooting – Advanced FunctionsResetting the Settings to DefaultYou can reset all of the menu and button operation settings to default.1Turn on the ca

63Shooting – Advanced Functions3Re-aim the camera direction to compose the shot as desired and press the shutter button all the way.z When using focus

64Shooting – Advanced FunctionsSwitching between Focus SettingsYou can change the autofocus frame (AF frame) selection method. The AF frame will appea

65Shooting – Advanced FunctionsSwitching between Light Metering Modes1Press ( on the omni selector) as necessary to display either , or , and

66Shooting – Advanced Functionsz You can check the results of the compensation by viewing the image on the LCD monitor when it is on.z You can shoot t

67Shooting – Advanced Functions1Select * (Auto) from the FUNC. menu.z See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 54).* The current settings is displayed.2

5Read This FirstPlease ReadTest ShotsBefore you try to photograph important subjects, we highly recommend that you shoot several trial images to confi

68Shooting – Advanced FunctionsSetting a Custom White BalanceYou can set a custom white balance to obtain optimal settings for your particular shootin

69Shooting – Advanced Functionswhen the exposure is incorrect (image is completely black or white).z Since the white balance data cannot be read in

70Shooting – Advanced Functionsz Higher ISO speeds increase the image noise. To take clean images, use as low an ISO speed as possible. z The AUTO set

71Shooting – Advanced Functions2Select the photo effect using or .z If the LCD monitor is on, you can check the photo effect by viewing the image on

72Playback – Advanced FunctionsRotating Images in the DisplayYou can rotate an image by 90° or 270° clockwise in the LCD monitor.1In the [ (Play)] Me

73Playback – Advanced FunctionsAttaching Sound Memos to ImagesIn Playback mode (including single image playback, index playback, and magnified playbac

74Playback – Advanced Functionsz You cannot attach sound memos to movies.z You cannot record or play back sound memos for images that already have an

75Playback – Advanced Functionsz The display interval may vary for some images.z Movie images play for the length of time that they were recorded.z Th

76Various FunctionsAbout PrintingImages shot with this camera can be printed using one of the following methods.-Connecting the camera to a direct pri

77DPOF Print Settingsz Select the image you want to print (p. 78)z Select how many copies you want (p. 78)z Select the print style (p. 80)• Standard/I

6Read This FirstSafety Precautionsz Before using the camera, please ensure that you have read and understood the safety precautions described below. A

78Various FunctionsDPOF Print SettingsYou can select images on a CF card for printing and specify the number of print copies in advance using the came

79Various Functionsz When the print type (p. 80) is set to [Index], select an image using or and mark or remove marks from images using or . A

80Various FunctionsSetting the Print StyleYou can set up the print style as follows.1In the [ (Play)] menu, select (Print Order) and press the SET

81Various Functions5Press the MENU button.z The set up menu will close and the Print Order menu will reappear.z If you have chosen [Index] as the prin

82Various FunctionsImage Transmission Settings (DPOF Transfer Order)You can use the camera to specify settings for images before downloading to a comp

83Various FunctionsFor setting all images on the CF cardz Switch to index playback (a set of 3 images) by pressing .z Press the SET button, select [Ma

84Various Functionsz With this method, you download images using computer commands without installing any software.See Connecting the Camera to a Comp

85Various FunctionszMacintoshDisplay800 x 600 pixels/High Color (16bit) or better is required1,024 x 768 pixels or better is recommendedOSMac OS 9.0 -

86Various Functionsz All procedures performed with a connection to a USB 2.0 compliant board are not guaranteed.1Install the driver and the software a

87Various Functions4Select [Canon CameraWindow] in the events dialog that appears on the computer and click [OK] (first time only).If the events dialo

7Read This FirstWARNINGSz Do not aim the camera directly into the sun or at other intense light sources which could damage your eyesight.z Do not trig

88Various Functionsz Using the software and computer to download images:J See the Canon Digital Camera Software Starter Guide Disk.z Using the Camera

89Various Functions1Confirm that the Direct Transfer menu is displayed on the camera's LCD monitor. z The button will light blue.z Press the ME

90Various FunctionsOnly JPEG format images can be downloaded as wallpaper for the computer.The option selected with the button is retained even when

91Various FunctionsDownloading Directly from a CF card1Eject the CF card from the camera and insert it into a CF card reader connected to the computer

92Various FunctionsResetting the File NumberSelect the set up method for the file number.1In the [ (Set up)] menu, select (File No. Reset).z See Se

93Various FunctionsFolder File Capacityz Each folder usually contains up to 100 images. However, since images shot in Continuous Shooting or Stitch As

94Various Functions3Select the contents you wish to set using or .4Press the MENU button.z Pressing the button closes the menu and makes the settings

95Various Functions2Press the MENU button.z The [ (Play)] menu appears.3Select [ (My Camera)] using or and select the menu item you wish to regi

96Various Functions6bSelect (Record) using or and press the SET button.z Recording starts.z Recording stops when the time is exceeded. 7bSelect

97Various Functionsz Start-up, Operation, Self-timer and Shutter SoundsAny file formats other than those described above cannot be used with this came