Canon A800 User Manual

Camera User GuideENGLISH• Make sure you read this guide, including the Safety Precautions before using the camera.• Reading this guide will help you l

Conventions Used in This Guide10• Icons are used in the text to represent the camera buttons and switches.• Language that displays on the screen appea

Printing Images100Making Print SettingsConnect the camera to the printer.z Follow Steps 1 – 5 on p. 98 to display the screen on the left.Choose a menu

Printing Images101Trimming and Printing (Trimming)You can cut out a portion of an image for printing.Choose [Trimming].z Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 100

Printing Images102Choosing the Paper Size and Layout for PrintingChoose [Paper Settings].z Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 100 to choose [Paper Settings], th

Printing Images103Available Layout OptionsPrinting ID PhotosChoose [ID Photo].z Follow Steps 1 – 4 on p. 102 to choose [ID Photo], then press the m bu

Printing Images104Printing MoviesConnect the camera to the printer.z Follow Steps 1 – 5 on p. 98 to choose a movie.z Press the qr buttons to choose 2,

105You can choose up to 998 images on a memory card for printing and specify settings such as the number of copies so that they can be printed togethe

Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF)106Choosing the Number of CopiesChoose [Select Images & Qty.].z Press the n button to choose [Select Images &am

Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF)107Set All Images to Print OnceChoose [Select All Images].z Follow Step 1 on p. 106 to choose [Select All Images],

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109Customizing Camera SettingsYou can customize various settings to suit your shooting preferences.The first part of this chapter explains convenient

11Getting StartedThis chapter explains preparations before shooting, how to shoot in » mode, and then how to view and erase the images you take. The l

110You can customize convenient and commonly used functions from the 3 tab (p. 41).Low Level Memory Card FormattingPerform low level formatting when [

Changing Camera Settings111Turning Off the Start-up ImageYou can turn off the start-up image that displays when you turn on the camera.z Choose [Start

Changing Camera Settings112Creating Folders by Shooting DateImages are saved into folders created each month, however, you can also create folders by

Changing Shooting Function Settings113Setting the Screen Shut-Off TimeYou can adjust the time the screen takes to shut off automatically (p. 45). This

Changing Shooting Function Settings114Turning Off the Red-Eye Reduction FunctionThe red-eye reduction lamp lights in order to reduce the red-eye effec

Changing Shooting Function Settings115Changing the Way the Image Displays Right After ShootingYou can change the way the image displays right after sh

116You can adjust the settings in the 1 tab by pressing the 1 button (p. 41).Choosing the Image that First Displays in Playbackz Choose [Resume], then

117Useful InformationThis chapter introduces how to change the date/time battery, the use of the AC adapter kit, troubleshooting tips, and contains li

118The life of the date/time battery (back-up battery) is approximately 7 years. If the Date/Time settings screen appears every time the camera is tur

119If you use AC Adapter Kit ACK800 and DC Coupler DR-DC10 (both sold separately), you can use the camera without worrying about how much charge is le

12The cards below can be used without restrictions on their capacities.• SD memory cards*• SDHC memory cards*• SDXC memory cards*• MultiMediaCards• MM

Using Household Power120Connect the power cord.z Insert the adapter terminal into the coupler cable plug.z Connect the power cord to the compact power

121If 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

Troubleshooting122• Confirm that functions which you do not intend to use (macro, etc.) are not set.• Shoot using the focus lock or AF lock (pp. 74, 7

Troubleshooting123Shooting moviesCorrect shooting time does not display, or stops.• Format the memory card in the camera, or use a memory card capable

124If error messages appear on the screen, try one of the following solutions.No memory card• The memory card is not installed in the correct directio

List of Messages That Appear on the Screen125Communication error• Images could not be transferred to the computer or printed due to the large amount o

126Shooting (Information Display)Information Displayed on the ScreenBattery Charge Indicator (p. 14)White Balance (p. 68)My Colors (p. 71)Drive Mode (

Information Displayed on the Screen127Scene IconsIn » mode, the camera displays an icon for the scene it has determined and then automatically focuses

Information Displayed on the Screen128Playback (Detailed Information Display)Shooting Mode (p. 130)ISO Speed (p. 69)Exposure Compensation Amount (p. 6

Information Displayed on the Screen129Summary of Movie Control Panel in “Viewing Movies” (p. 27)* Displays the frame of approx. 4 sec. before or after

Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card13Insert the memory card.z Insert the memory card as shown until it locks into place with a click.z Be sure the

130Shooting modes» GKFunction I VExposure Compensation (p. 67)—{{{{{Self-Timer (pp. 52, 53, 54){{{{{{{{{{{—{{{{{—{{{{{—Custom Timer (p. 54)Delay *1{{{

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1344 Shooting MenuShooting modes» GKFunction I VAF Frame (p. 73)Face AiAF *1{{{{{{Center—{{{{—AF Frame Size (p. 74) *2Normal—{{{{—Small—{{{{—Digital Z

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Menus1363 Set up Menu1 Playback MenuItem Content Ref. PageMute On/Off* p. 42Volume Set all operation sounds (5 levels). p. 43Start-up Image On*/Off p.

Menus1372 Print MenuItem Content Ref. PagePrint Displays printing screen (When connected to a printer).—Select Images & Qty. Chooses individual im

138• This camera is a high-precision electronic device. Do not drop it or subject it to strong impacts.• Never place the camera close to magnets, moto

139Image SensorCamera Effective Pixels ...Approx. 10 million pixelsLensFocal Length ...3.3x zoom: 6.6 (

Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card14Compatible BatteriesAA alkaline batteries and Canon AA NiMH batteries (sold separately) (p. 33).Battery Charg

Specifications140Continuous ShootingMode ...NormalSpeed (Normal)...Approx. 0.8

141Numerics3:2 Guide... 115AAC Adapter Kit... 119Accessories ...

Index142GGrid Lines... 115, 126HHousehold Power... 119IImage Quality J Compressi

Index143Shooting Info ... 126Shooting Time... 26Shooting Using a TV...

Disclaimer• Reprinting, transmitting, or storing in a retrieval system any part of this guide without the permission of Canon is prohibited.• Canon re

15The 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 Time16Changing the Date and TimeYou can change the current date and time settings.Display the menu.z Press the n button.Choose [D

17You can change the language that displays on the screen.Enter Playback mode.z Press the 1 button.Display the settings screen.z Press and hold the m

18Before you use a new memory card or one that has been formatted in other devices, you should format the card with this camera.Formatting (initializi

Pressing the Shutter Button19Complete formatting.X When formatting ends, [Memory card formatting complete] will appear on the screen.z Press the m but

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

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

Taking Pictures (Smart Auto)21X When the camera focuses, it will beep twice and AF frames will appear where the camera focused.Several AF frames will

Taking Pictures (Smart Auto)22• What if the image comes out dark even if the flash fired when shooting?The subject is too far away for the flash to re

23You can view the images you have taken on the screen.Enter Playback mode.z Press the 1 button.X The last image you took will appear.Choose an image.

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

25The camera can automatically select all settings so that you can shoot movies just by pressing the shutter button.Enter E mode.z Press the button

Shooting Movies26X Recording will start, and [ Rec] and the elapsed time will appear on the screen.z Once shooting begins, take your finger off the sh

27You 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 mov

28You can use the included software to transfer images you have shot with the camera to a computer for viewing. If you are already using software incl

Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing29PreparationsWindows Vista and Mac OS X (v10.5) are used for these explanations.Install the Software.Win

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

Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing30Connect the camera to the computer.z Turn off the camera.z Open the cover and insert the included inter

Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing31Transfer and View Imagesz Click [Import Images from Camera], and then click [Import Untransferred Image

32AccessoriesInterface CableIFC-400PCU*AV Cable AVC-DC300DIGITAL CAMERA Solution DiskWrist Strap WS-800AA Alkaline Batteries (x2)Supplied with CameraU

33The following camera accessories are sold separately. Some accessories are not sold in some regions, or may no longer be available.Power SuppliesAC

Separately Sold Accessories34FlashHigh-Power Flash HF-DC1z This externally mounted flash can be used to capture photographic subjects that are too dis

35Learning MoreThis chapter explains the parts of the camera and what appears on the screen, as well as the basic operating instructions.2

36 (Mode) ButtonUse the button to change the Shooting mode.Components GuideLamp (pp. 52, 53, 54, 62, 113, 114)Microphone (p. 26)LensShutter Button (

Components Guide37Screen (LCD Monitor) (pp. 38, 126, 128) Zoom ButtonShooting: i (Telephoto) / j (Wide Angle) (pp. 20, 25, 49)Playback: k (Magnify) (p

38Switching the DisplayShootingYou can change the screen display by pressing the n button, then choosing [Shooting Info] from the 4 tab. Refer to pp.

Indicator39Screen Display in Dark Shooting ConditionsThe display automatically brightens when shooting in dark conditions, allowing you to check the c

4What Do You Want to Do?4z Shoot, leaving it to the camera to make settings ... 20IwPAt the beach (p. 59)Against snow (p. 59)Port

40You can set commonly used shooting functions using the FUNC. menu.The menu items and options differ depending on the Shooting mode (pp. 130 – 133).D

41Various functions can be set from the menus. The menu items are organized under tabs, such as for shooting (4) and playback (1). The options differ

42You can silence or adjust the volume of camera sounds.Muting SoundsDisplay the menu.z Press the n button.Choose [Mute].z Press the zoom buttons to c

Changing the Sound Settings43Adjusting the VolumeDisplay the menu.z Press the n button.Choose [Volume].z Press the zoom buttons to choose the 3 tab.z

44When you have mistakenly changed a setting, you can reset the camera to the default settings.Display the menu.z Press the n button.Choose [Reset All

45To save battery power, the screen turns off, and the camera shuts down automatically when it is not operated for a certain time.Power Saving during

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47Shooting with CommonlyUsed FunctionsThis chapter explains how to use common functions, such as the self-timer, and how to turn off the flash.• This

48You can shoot with the flash turned off.Press the r button.Choose !.z Press the qr buttons to choose !, then press the m button.X Once set, ! will a

49You can use the digital zoom to zoom up to approximately 13x maximum, and capture subjects that are too far away for the optical zoom to enlarge.How

What Do You Want to Do?51z Look at my pictures...23z Automatically play back pictur

Zooming in More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom)50Digital Tele-ConverterThe focal length of the lens can be increased by approximately 1.4x or appro

51You 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

Using the Self-Timer52The self-timer can be used to shoot a group photo that includes the photographer. The camera will shoot approximately 10 seconds

Using the Self-Timer53Shoot.z Press the shutter button halfway to focus on the subject, then press it fully.X When the self-timer starts, the lamp bli

Using the Self-Timer54Customizing the Self-TimerYou can set the delay (0 – 30 seconds) and the number of shots (1 – 10 shots).Choose $.z Follow Step 2

55You can choose from 5 recording pixel settings.Choose the recording pixel setting.z After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose .Ch

Changing the Compression Ratio (Image Quality)56Approximate Values for Recording Pixels and Compression Ratio• The values in the table are measured ac

57Adding Effects and Shootingin Various ConditionsThis chapter explains how to add effects and how to shoot in various conditions.4

58The camera will select the necessary settings for the conditions in which you wish to shoot when you choose the matching mode.Choose a Shooting mode

Shooting in Various Conditions59Take shots in low light conditions (Low Light)z Lets you take shots in dark places with reduced camera shake and subje

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

Shooting in Various Conditions60t Take shots of fireworks (Fireworks)z Lets you take shots of fireworks in vivid colors.In t mode, attach the camera t

61You can add various effects to images when shooting.Choose a Shooting mode.z Follow Step 1 on p. 58 to choose a Shooting mode.Shoot.Shoot images wit

62The shutter will release approximately two seconds after the camera detects a new face (p. 73). You can use this when the photographer wants to be i

63You 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

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65Choosing Settings YourselfIn this chapter you will learn how to use the various functions in G mode to progressively advance your shooting skills.•

66You can choose the settings for various functions to suit your preferences.AE stands for Auto Exposure.The focusing range is approximately 5 cm (2.0

67You can adjust the standard exposure set by the camera in 1/3-stop increments in the range of -2 to +2.Enter Exposure Compensation mode.z Press the

68The white balance (WB) function sets the optimal white balance for natural looking colors to match the shooting conditions.Choose the white balance

69Choose the ISO speed.z After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose .Choose an option.z Press the qr buttons to choose an option, th

Table of Contents7Changing the Tone of an Image (My Colors) ... 71Shooting Close-ups (Macro) ... 72Shoo

70You can shoot continuously at a maximum speed of approximately 0.8 images/second while the shutter button is pressed fully and held.Choose a Drive m

71You can change the tone of an image, for example to sepia or black and white, when shooting.Choose My Colors.z After pressing the m button, press th

72You can shoot an object at a close distance or even shoot extreme close-ups of it. The focusing range is approximately 1 – 50 cm (0.4 in. – 1.6 ft.)

73You can change the AF (Auto Focus) frame mode to match the scene you want to shoot.Choose [AF Frame].z Press the n button to choose [AF Frame] from

Changing the AF Frame Mode74CenterThe AF frame is locked to the center. This is effective for focusing on a specific point.Changing the Composition wi

75If you press the shutter button halfway, the AF frame will magnify and you can check the focus.Choose [AF-Point Zoom].z Press the n button to choose

76The focus can be locked. After locking the focus, the focal distance will not change even when you release your finger from the shutter button.Lock

77You can lock the exposure and shoot, or set the focus and exposure separately to shoot. AE stands for “Auto Exposure”.Choose ! (p. 48).Lock the expo

78You can make the main subject, such as people, appear bright by having the camera provide the appropriate illumination with the flash. At the same t

79You can automatically correct red-eye that occurs in images taken with the flash.Choose [Flash Settings].z Press the n button to choose [Flash Setti

8• Before using the product, please ensure that you read the safety precautions described below. Always ensure that the product is used correctly.• Th

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81Using Various Functions forShooting MoviesThis chapter serves as a more advanced version of the “Shooting Movies” and “Viewing Movies” sections in C

82You can choose among 3 different image quality settings.Choose the image quality setting.z After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choo

83You can lock the exposure or change it in 1/3 steps within a range of ±2 before shooting.Focus.z Press the shutter button halfway to focus.Lock the

84The following functions can be used in the same way as for still images. • Zooming in More Closely On SubjectsThe optical zoom is not available whil

85Using Various Playback andEditing FunctionsThis chapter explains various ways to play back and edit images.• Press the 1 button to enter Playback mo

86Searching Images Using Index DisplayDisplaying multiple images at the same time lets you quickly find the image you want.Press the g zoom button.X I

87When there are many images on the memory card, you can search them by a specified method or image unit.Choose a jump method.z In single image playba

88You can automatically play back images recorded to a memory card.Choose [Slideshow].z Press the n button to choose [Slideshow] from the 1 tab, then

89You can magnify the area of a recorded image that was inside the AF Frame to check the focus.Choose [Focus Check].z Press the n button to choose [In

Safety Precautions9 CautionDenotes the possibility of injury.• Be careful not to bang the camera or subject it to strong impacts or shocks when hangin

90Press the k zoom button.z The display will zoom in on the image and will appear. If you continue to hold the zoom buttons, it will zoom in up to a

91Using the separately sold AV cable, you can connect the camera to a TV to view images you have shot.Turn off the camera and TV.Connect the camera to

92You can protect important images so that they cannot be accidentally erased with the camera (pp. 24, 93).Choose [Protect].z Press the n button to ch

93You can erase all images at once. Since erased images cannot be recovered, exercise adequate caution before erasing. Protected images (p. 92) cannot

94You can change the orientation of an image and save it.Choose [Rotate].z Press the n button to choose [Rotate] from the 1 tab, then press the m butt

95You can resize images to a lower pixel setting and save the resized image as a separate file.Choose [Resize].z Press the n button to choose [Resize]

96You can automatically correct red eyes in images and save them as new files.Choose [Red-Eye Correction].z Press the n button to choose [Red-Eye Corr

97PrintingThis chapter explains how to choose images for printing, and print using a Canon-brand PictBridge compliant printer (sold separately). Canon

98Easy PrintYou can easily print the pictures you take by connecting the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer (sold separately) using the supplied

Printing Images99Print images.z Press the op buttons to choose [Print], then press the m button.X Printing will start.z If you want to print additiona