Canon A300 manual

ENGLISH D I GITAL CAMERA Camera User Guide Camera User Guide • Please read the "Read this First" section (p. 11). • Please refer to the Software Starter Guide for information on instal ling the software and downloading images. • Please read the "Quick Start" section on the following page for a si mple explanation of shooti[...]

2 Quick Start Install the batteries and CF card (p. 18) Open the CF card slot / battery cover and insert a CF card and batteries. Open the lens cover and slide it in the direction of the arrow to turn the power on. (p. 26) The indicator next to the vi ewfinder starts blinking green. • When the date / time set up menu is displayed, refer to page 2[...]

3 Shoot the image (p. 33) Press the shutter button all the way down. The shutter sound will soun d, indicating that the image has been shot. View the image The recorded image will be displayed for approximately 3 seconds (p. 34). Refer to “Replaying” section (p. 66) for viewing other images the already shot. To erase Press the button while the [...]

4 Components Guide Front View * Computer: USB Interface Cable IF C-300PCU (supplied with camera) Direct Print Compatible Printer (CP series, optional): Di rect Interface Cable DIF-10 0 (supplied with printer) Bubble Jet Printer with the di rect print function (optional): Please refer to your Bubb le Jet Printer user guide. (For a list of printers t[...]

5 ● Components Guide ● Back View * Be careful when carrying the camera by the strap. Don’t swing the camera on the strap, and keep the strap and camera body clear of obstacles. Date Battery Holder (p. 117) Viewfinder (p. 32) Tripod Socket LCD Monitor (p. 28) CF Card Slot / Battery Cover (p. 18) Strap Mount* Speaker[...]

6 ● Components Guide ● Operation Panel MENU Button (p. 36) DISP. (Display) Button (p. 28) FUNC. (Function) (p. 35)/ (Single Image Erase) Button (p. 77) Zoom Button (p. 34) Power / Replay Button (p. 26) Omni Selector (p. 58, 49, 52, 51) (Light Metering) / , (Flash) / (Continuous) (Self-Timer) / (Macro) / (Infinity) / SET Button The indicators li[...]

7 About this Camera User Guide Symbols Used Icons on the right end of title bars show the operations mode. As in the example below , the shooting mode should be set to , , or . This mark indicates that you must press either , , or on the omni selector. This mark denotes issues that may affect the camera’ s operation. This mark denotes additional [...]

8 Table of Contents : Functions and operations tables. Quick Start 2 Components Guide 4 Front View .... ................................................ 4 Back View ............... ...................................... 5 Operation Pane l ............................................ 6 About this Camera User Guide 7 Read this First 11 Preparing the [...]

9 ● Table of Contents ● Movie Mode ............................................... 55 Using the Focus Lock ................................ 56 Switching between AF Modes ................... 57 Switching between Light Metering Modes . 58 Adjusting the Ex posure .............................. 59 Setting the White Balance .........................[...]

10 ● Table of Contents ● Downloading Images to a Computer 100 Connecting the camera to a computer via the USB Cable ............................................ 101 Downloading directly from a CF card ....... 104 List of Menu Options and Messages 105 FUNC. Menu ............................................ 105 Rec. Menu .... ....................[...]

11 Read this First Accessories This digital camera is designed to perform optimally when used with genuine Canon brand digital camera accessories (“Canon Brand Accessories”). Y ou may use non Canon Brand Access ories with this Digit al camer a. However , Canon makes no warranties concerning, and is not responsible for damages resulting from, us[...]

12 ● Read this First ● Please Read Test Shots Before you try to photograph important s ubjects, we highly recommend that you shoot several trial images to confirm that the camera is operatin g and being operated correctly . Please not e that Canon, its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are not liable for any consequential damage[...]

13 ● Read this First ● WARNINGS • Do not aim the camera directly in to the sun or at other intense light sources which could damage your eyesight. • Do not trigger the flash in close pr oximity to human or animal eyes. Exposure to the intense light produced by the flash may damage eyesight. In particular , remain at least one meter (39 inch[...]

14 ● Read this First ● • Stop operating the equipment if it is dropped or the casing is damaged. Failure to do so may result in fire or electrical shock. Immediately turn the camera’ s power off, remove the camera batteries or unplug the power cord from the power outlet. Please consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer S[...]

15 ● Read this First ● • 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 exposure may damage t he batteries and lead to the leakage of corrosive liquids, fire, electrical shock, explosion or serious injury . • Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply [...]

16 ● Read this First ● CAUTIONS • A void using, placing or storin g the equipment in places subject to strong sunlight or high temperatures, such as the dashbo ard or trunk (boot) of a car . Exposure to intense sunlight and heat may cause the batteries to leak, ov erheat or explode, resulting in fire, burns or other injuries. High temperature[...]

17 ● Read this First ● Preventing Malfunctions ● Avoid Strong Magnetic Fields Never place the camera in close proximity to electr ic motors or other equipment generating strong electromagnetic fields. Exposure to strong magnetic fields may c ause malfunctions or corrupt image data. ● Avoid Condensation Related Problems Moving the equipment [...]

18 Preparing the Camera Installing the Battery and CF Card Insert two (2) AA-size alkaline batteries (included with the came ra) or two (2) AA-size NiMH batteries (sold separately) and insert the CF card. 1 Be sure that the camera power is off. 2 Slide the CF card slot / battery cover and open it. 3 Press the battery cover lock towards the arrow to[...]

19 ● Preparing the Camera ● 5 Insert the CF card as shown and close the CF card slot / battery cover. Slide the CF card firmly to the end (To release the CF card, hold onto it and remove.). When the camera’s indicator blinks green, do not turn off the power or open the battery cover. The camera is writing, reading, erasing, or transmitting an[...]

20 ● Preparing the Camera ● Proper Battery Handling Use AA-size Alkaline or Canon AA-size NiMH batteries only. Refer to “Using Rechargeable Batteries” (p. 118) for their handling. Never use manganese or lithium batteries, as these battery types may overheat in the camera. Since the performance of alkaline batteries may differ according to b[...]

21 ● Preparing the Camera ● WARNINGS Never use damaged batteries or batteries whose outer seal is completely or partiall y missing or peeled off, as there is risk that such batteries may leak, overheat, or burst. Always check the seals on store-bought batteries before loading th em, as some batteries may come with defective seals. Do not use ba[...]

22 ● Preparing the Camera ● Battery Status Indications The LCD monitor displays an icon or message to let you know when batteries are low or depleted. About CF Cards Batteries are beginning to run low. Replace (or recharge) batteries promptly. If the LCD monitor is off, this icon will appear when you press any of the following buttons: the omni[...]

23 ● Preparing the Camera ● Setting the Date / Time The Date / Time menu will be displayed when camera power is turned on for the first time or at low date battery power . Perform operations from Step 5 (Replace the date battery when power from the current one is exhausted (p. 117).). 1 Turn the power on (p. 26). 2 Press the MENU button. The Re[...]

24 ● Preparing the Camera ● 5 Set the date and time. Press to select the item to be set. Press button to set the date and time. 6 Press the SET button. 7 Press the MENU button. Setting the Language Sets the display language for LCD monitor menus and messages. 1 Press the MENU button. The Rec. or Play menu will display. 2 Press to select the [ ([...]

25 ● Preparing the Camera ● 3 Press to select (Language) and press the SET button. 4 Set the language. Press to select the language. 5 Press the SET button. Pressing the MENU button without pressing the SET button returns to t he Set up Menu without changing the language settings. 6 Press the MENU button. In replay mode, you can change the lang[...]

26 Basic Functions Turning the Power ON / OFF Shooting Mode 1 Open the lens cover. If you further slide it towards "open", the camera will power up. The indicator next to the viewfinder starts blinking green. Close the lens cover. The power goes off. Replay Mode 1 Press the button until the image is displayed on the LCD monitor. The camer[...]

27 ● Basic Functions ● Switching between Shooting / Replay Y ou can quickly switch the between the Shooting and Replay modes. Images can be replayed and erased immediately after shooting them. Images can also be shot immediately , while images are being replayed. Shooting Mode 1 Press the button to switch to Replay mode. Press the button again [...]

28 ● Basic Functions ● Using the LCD Monitor Use the LCD monitor for shooting images, whilst checking images, for menu operations and replaying images. Shooting Mode The display changes as shown in the following diagram when the DISP . button is pressed. • The On / Off setting of the LCD monitor display mode is memorized when the camera is tu[...]

29 ● Basic Functions ● Replay Mode Press the button to turn the LCD monitor on. The display changes when the DISP. button is pressed. Single Image Replay Index Replay (9 images) Simple display Detailed display No display No display Simple display[...]

30 ● Basic Functions ● Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor Shooting Mode * Displayed during digital zoom. The flash, continuous sh oot, self-timer, macro, infinity, and light metering can be set while the shaded information is displayed. Press the DISP. or the omni selector when information is not displayed. Shooting Mode p. 46 Exposure Co[...]

31 ● Basic Functions ● Replay Mode (Simple Display) The following informatio n is displayed for the Simple Display. • File no. •Image no. (Replay image no. / total) • Shooting date / time •Compression ( ) • Resolution ( ) • Movie ( ) •Protection status ( ) Replay Mode (Detailed Display) The following information is also displayed [...]

32 ● Basic Functions ● Using the Viewfinder You can reduce power consumption by turning off the LCD monitor and shooting images with the viewfinder. 1 Align the subject with the center of the optical viewfinder and shoot. About the AF Function This camera employs AiAF (artificial intelligence autofocus) technology which uses a broad metering fi[...]

33 ● Basic Functions ● Pressing the Shutter Button You can press the shutte r button all the way down or halfway. Pressing Halfway Automatically sets the exposure, focus and white balance. The camera beeps twice when settings are completed, then the upper indicator lights green (orange when the flash has been selected (p. 6).). Pressing Fully T[...]

34 ● Basic Functions ● Reviewing an Image Right After Shooting The images that have been shot will be displayed for approximately 3 to 10 seconds*, even when the shutter bu tton is released right after the image has been taken. You can also check the image with the following steps. * The display time can be changed (p. 106). • Keeping the shu[...]

35 ● Basic Functions ● Selecting Menus and Settings Use the menus as shown below to operate the camera's basic settings used for shooting and replaying. You can ca rry out the settings by either using the FUNC. button or the MENU button. Settings with the FUNC. Button (shooting mode only) 1 Press the FUNC. button. • Icons enabling you to[...]

36 ● Basic Functions ● Settings with the MENU button 1 Press the MENU button. The menu appears. 2 Press to select the Rec. / Play, Set up or My Camera menu. 3 Press to select a menu item. 4 Press to select the settings you wish to set. For items with [...] next to them, click the SET button and carry out the settings from the next displayed men[...]

37 ● Basic Functions ● Menu Display Change the Menu Shooting Mode Rec. Menu Differs slightly depending on the shooting mode My Camera Menu Set up Menu Menus can be switched whenever the or button is pressed. Set and Confirm End FUNC. Menu Rec. / Play / Set up / My Camera Menu Shooting Mode Replay Mode Play Menu FUNC. Menu[...]

38 ● Basic Functions ● Menu Settings and Default Settings This chart shows the options for ea ch menu and the default settings. Items set with the FUNC. button *Default Settings Items set with the MENU button Menu Items Available Settings Reference Pages Exposure Compensation -2 – ±0* – +2 p. 59 White Balance * / / / / / / p. 60 ISO S peed[...]

39 ● Basic Functions ● Items set with the MENU button *Default Settings Menu Items Available Settings Reference Pages Set up Menu (Y ellow) Beep On* / Off p. 109 Auto Power Down On* / Off p. 109 Date / T ime Sets the date / time p. 23 Format Formats the CF card p. 78 Shutter V olume Off / 1 / 2* / 3 / 4 / 5 p. 109 Playback V ol. Off / 1 / 2* / [...]

40 ● Basic Functions ● Items set with the MENU button *Default Settings • Some menu items are unavailabl e in certain shooting modes. • In My Camera Menu's ( ) and ( ), you can set up your favorite picture and sound. For details, refer to "Registering My Camera Sett ings (p. 43)", or to your Software Starter Guide . • The d[...]

41 ● Basic Functions ● Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) My Camera allows you to custom ize the start-up image and start- up, shutter, operation and self- timer sounds. Each menu item has three choices. Example: Start-up image The option features science fiction relate d images and sounds. The option features animals.[...]

42 ● Basic Functions ● Changing My Camera Settings 1 Press the MENU button. The menu will appear. 2 Select a [ (My Camera)] menu with . 3 Select a menu item with , and the contents you wish to set with . 4 Press the MENU button. I n mode • Differs slightly depending on the shooting mode. In mode If you select [Theme] in step 3, you can select[...]

43 ● Basic Functions ● Registering My Camera Settings Images recorded onto the CF card and newly recorded sounds can be added as My Camera settings to the and menu items. You can also use the supplied software to upload your computer's images and sounds to the camera. 1 Press the button. 2 Press the MENU button. The menu will appear. 3 Sel[...]

44 ● Basic Functions ● 6 Select the image you wish to register with , and press the SET button. Proceed to step 9 7 Select (Record) with , and press the SET button. Recording will start. Once the time is up, recording will automatically stop. Start-up Sound: 1 second, Op er ation Sound: 0.3 second, Self-Timer Sound: 2 seconds, Shutter Sound: 0.[...]

45 ● Basic Functions ● File Format of My Camera Settings My Camera settings sh ould conform to the below file formats. However, CF card images shot with t his ca mera c an be registered as My Camera settings regardless of the below formats. • Start-up Image - Recording Format: JPEG (baseline JPEG) - Sampling Rate: 4:2:0 or 4:2:2 - Image Size:[...]

46 Shooting Selecting the Shooting Mode The following modes are available with this camera. The details on settings for each mode are kept even if the shooting mode is changed. When the power is turned off, the settings are also retained for certain shooting modes, but not for others (p. 142). Selecting , , or 1 Set the shooting mode switch to . Th[...]

47 ● Shooting ● Changing the Resolution / Compression You can change the resolu tion and compression (excluding movi es) settings to su it your purpose. * Paper sizes vary ac cording to region. • Movies can be shot with the following resolution. Resolution Purpose (Large) 2048 x 1536 pixels Large Small • Print A4 size* 210 x 297 mm (8.3 x 1[...]

48 ● Shooting ● 1 Press the FUNC. button. 2 Select * or * with . *The current setting is displayed. 3 Select the compression or resolution with . 4 Press the FUNC. button. Example: Compression Example: Compression See "Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode" (p. 142). For information on necessary space per image (approximate), type[...]

49 ● Shooting ● Using the Flash 1 Press ( on the omni selector) as necessary to select the desired flash mode. : Available : Available only for the first image 2 Shoot the image. The flash will fire when the indicator lights orange. (It won't fire if set to ) Shots cannot be taken while the flash is charging. Auto The flash fires automatic[...]

50 ● Shooting ● If the flash is used in ma cro mode, the light may not be controlled correctly. In this case, set a higher ISO sensitivity or use ot her lightings instead of using the flash. When shooting with a hi gh ISO sensitivity and using the built-in flash, ther e is more of a chance of overexposure the closer you are to the subject. Plea[...]

51 ● Shooting ● Macro / Infinity Modes 1 Press the / ( on the omni selector) to display or . : Available : Available only for the first image 2 Shoot the image. Macro Use this mode when the distance from the lens tip to the subject is 5 to 20 cm (2 to 7.9 in.). Infinity Use this mode to shoot landscapes. Also use this mode for compositions comb[...]

52 ● Shooting ● Continuous Mode The camera shoots continuously at approximately 2.2 frames per second* (Large/ Fine, LCD monitor off) while the shutter button is held down. * The figures reflect Canon’s testing standard. The actual figures will vary according to the shooting conditio ns and settings. 1 Press the / ( on the omni selector) as n[...]

53 ● Shooting ● Stitch Assist Mode Use this mode when taki ng shots that you want to combine into a pano rama. To create the panorama itself, you must stitch the images together on your computer. There are two stitch assist modes based on the shooting direction as shown in the following. Framing a Subject The PhotoStitch program detects the ove[...]

54 ● Shooting ● • Do not try to stitch images that include both distant and close items. Objects may appear warped or doubled up. • Make the brightness in each image consistent. The final image will appear unnatural if the differen ce in brightness is too great. • Pan (swivel) the camera to take successive shots. • To shoot close-ups, s[...]

55 ● Shooting ● Movie Mode The resolution can be se t to [ (640 x 480)], [ (320 x 240)], or [ (160 x 120)]. (p. 47) 1 Press the shutter button all the way to start recording movie images. • The recording time (in seconds) and a red circle appear in the LCD monitor during shooting. • During the shooting , sound is simultaneously recorded. 2 [...]

56 ● Shooting ● Using the Focus Lock The following types of subjects may not be suited to autofocus phot ography. Use the focus lock in these situations. • Subjects with extremely low contrast to the surroundings • Subjects with extremely bright objects at the center of the composition • Subjects that are moving quickly • Subjects throu[...]

57 ● Shooting ● Switching between AF Modes While the AF function is set to AiAF, you can change it to the center AF frame. 1 In the [Rec.] menu, select (AiAF). See "Selecting Menus and Settings" (p. 35). 2 Press to select [On] or [Off]. 3 Press the MENU button. Press the shutter bu tton instead of the MENU button to shoot an imag e wi[...]

58 ● Shooting ● Switching between Light Metering Modes You can switch between metering modes to shoot. 1 Press ( on the omni selector) as necessary to display either , , or . 2 Shoot the image. Evaluative Light Metering Appropriate for standard shooting conditions, including backlit scenes. The camera divides images into several zones for light[...]

59 ● Shooting ● Adjusting the Exposure If you are shooting agai nst a bright background or strong backlight, yo u may need to correct the exposure so that the subject doesn’t come out too dark. 1 Press the FUNC. button and select * with . *The current settings is displayed. 2 Press to adjust the compensation. • The settings can be adjusted [...]

60 ● Shooting ● Setting the White Balance When the white balance is set to match the light source, the camera can reproduce colors more accurately. 1 Press the FUNC. button and select * with . *The current settings is displayed. 2 Press to select white balance. • See page 61 for the option. • A shot can be taken immediately by pressing the [...]

61 ● Shooting ● Setting a Custom White Balance You can set a custom white balance to obtain the optimal setting for the shooting conditions by having the camera eval uate an object, such as a piece of white pape r or cloth or a photo- quality gray card that yo u wish to establish as the standard white color. 1 Press the FUNC. button and select [...]

62 ● Shooting ● To set and use a custom white balance setting, it is advisable to select the shooting mode and set the exposure compensation to zero ( ). The correct white balance may not be obtained when the exposure is incorrect (image is completely black or white). Since the white bal ance data cannot be read in and modes, preset the white b[...]

63 ● Shooting ● Changing the Photo Effect An image can be recorded in a different Photo Effect Mode. 1 Press the FUNC. button, and select * with . *The current settings is displayed. 2 Select the photo effect with . • If the LCD monitor is on, you can check the photo effect by viewing the image on the LCD monitor. • A shot can be taken imme[...]

64 ● Shooting ● Changing the ISO Speed Change the ISO speed wh en you wish to shoot in a dark area or us e a fast shutter speed. 1 Press the FUNC. button, and select * with . *The current settings is displayed. 2 Press to select the ISO speed. 3 Press the FUNC. button. Higher ISO speeds increase the image noise. To take clean images, use as low[...]

65 ● Shooting ● Resetting the File Number Select the set up method for the file number. 1 In the [Set up] menu, select (File No. Reset). See "Selecting Menus and Settings" (p. 35). 2 Press to select [On] or [Off] and press the MENU button. On The camera resets the f ile number to 100-0001 each time you insert a new (unused) CF card. I[...]

66 Replaying Displaying Images Individually Use this feature to view recorded images one at a time on the LCD monitor (Single Image Replay). 1 Press the button. The last image shot is displayed. 2 Press to switch the displayed image. Hold down to display images continuously. Magnifying Images 1 Press the button during single replay. The image enlar[...]

67 ● Replaying ● Viewing Images in Sets of Nine View nine images at once on the LCD monitor (Index View) so that you can search the image quickly. 1 Press the button. Nine images appear at a time. 2 Press to select the image. 3 Press the button for an image you want to zoom. Changing the Displayed Images 1 Press the button while the index is be[...]

68 ● Replaying ● Viewing Movies Replay movies you shot. 1 Press to select the movie. A movie displays with the icon on it. 2 Press the SET button. The movie replay panel appears. 3 Select with , and press the SET button. The movie images and sound will play. • You can adjust the volume with . • When a movie has finish ed replaying, it will [...]

69 ● Replaying ● Fast Forwarding/Rewinding Select one of the following operations with , and press the SET button. : Return to Single Image View : First Frame : Previous Frames (Rewinds if the SET button is held down) : Next Frame (Fast forwards if the SET button is held down) : Last Frames Editing Movies You can delete unwanted portions from t[...]

70 ● Replaying ● 3 Select the editing method with . : Deletes frames in the first half of the movie : Deletes frames in th e second half of the movie : Reverts to the movie replay panel 4 Select the editing position with . Editing position 5 Select (Replay) with , and press the SET button. • The temporarily edit ed movie will start playing. ?[...]

71 ● Replaying ● 7 Select [Overwrite] or [New File] with , and press the SET button. • [Overwrite]: Saves the edited movie under the same file name as the original movie. The original data is deleted. • [New File]: Saves the edited movie under a new file name. The original data is not deleted. • When there is not enough space left on the [...]

72 ● Replaying ● Rotating Images in the Display You can rotate an image by 90° or 270° clockwise in the LCD monitor. 1 In the [Play] Menu, select (Rotate) and press the SET button. See "Selecting Menus and Settings" (p. 35). 2 Press to select the image to be rotated and press the SET button. Press the SET button to rotate the Image [...]

73 ● Replaying ● Attaching Sound Memos to Image In replay mode (includi ng single replay, index replay, and magnifying replay), you can attach sound memos (up to 60 se conds) to an image. The sound data are saved in WAVE format. 1 Select (sound memo) from the [Play] menu, and press the SET button. See "Selecting Menus and Settings" (p[...]

74 ● Replaying ● Playing the Sound Memos Select (Replay) in step 3. The [ ] icon is displayed to images with sound memos. (Only when image information exists) To stop replayin g, press the SET button. To resume replaying, press the SET button again. You can adjust the volume with . Erasing the Sound Memos Select in step 3. Erasing the Sound Mem[...]

75 ● Replaying ● Auto Play Use this feature to automatically replay all of the images in the CF card (Auto Play). The LCD monitor displays each image for approximately 3 seconds. 1 In the [Play] Menu, select (Auto Play) and press the SET button. See "Selecting Menus and Settings" (p. 35). Auto play starts. • As with the single image[...]

76 ● Replaying ● Protecting Images Use the protect feature to protect important images from accidental erasure. 1 In the [Play] Menu, select (Protect) and press the SET button. See "Selecting Menus and Settings" (p. 35). 2 Press to select the image you want to protect and press the SET button. The icon appears on the protected image. [...]

77 Erasing Erasing Single Images 1 Press the to select the image you want to erase and press the button. 2 Press the to select [Erase] and press the SET button. Select [Cancel] instead of [Erase] and press the SET button if you decide you do not want to erase the image. Erasing All Images 1 In the [Play] Menu, select (Erase all) and press the SET b[...]

78 ● Erasing ● Formatting a CF Card You should format a CF card when you wish to use a new one, or when you wish to delete not only the images in the CF card but also other data. 1 In the [Set up] Menu, select (Format) and press the SET button. See "Selecting Menus and Settings" (p. 35). 2 Press to select [OK] and press the SET button[...]

79 Printing About Printing This camera supports direct printing. By connec ting the camera to an optional direct print compatible printer (CP series)* 1 or a Bubble Jet printer (sold sepa rately) that supports the direct print function, you can send the im age from the CF card directly to the printer using the camera buttons. Or, you can specify th[...]

80 ● Printing ● DPOF Print Settings ● Select the image you want to print (p. 92) ● Select how many copies you want (p. 92) ● Select the print style (p. 94) DPOF Transfer Settings ● Select the image you want to send through e-mail* (p. 98) * The supplied DPOF-compliant software is needed for actually transferring the images. Print Settin[...]

81 ● Printing ● Selecting from the Print Order Menu Use the Print Order Menu as shown below to select all print settings. Ma ke sure to keep the camera in replay mode. Direct Print Function - Replay DPOF Settings - Replay Print Order Menu Style Number of copies (p. 87) Trimming (p. 90) Image (p. 87) Paper (p. 88) Borders (p. 87) Date (p. 87) Pr[...]

82 ● Printing ● Connecting the Camera to a Printer Connecting to a Direct Print Function Compatible Printer (CP Series) Two direct interface cables are included with Canon printers having the direct print function. Use the DIF-100 cable with the mark on the connector when connecting to this camera. 1 Turn off the Camera. 2 Attach the power cabl[...]

83 ● Printing ● 3 Connect the camera and printer using the direct interface cable. • When you insert the cable, make sure the mark of the cable fa ces the front of the camera. 4 Press the printer's ON/OFF button to turn on the power. With the Card Photo Printer CP-10, the power turns on when the power cord is connected to the printer as [...]

84 ● Printing ● Connecting Bubble Jet Printer to the Camera 1 Turn off the camera. 2 Turn the BJ printer's power on after you have connected the power cord to the BJ printer and inserted the other end in a power outlet. 3 Connect the camera and printer using the cable. When inserting the cable, make sure the mark faces the front of the cam[...]

85 ● Printing ● Printing * The following illustrations show examples from a direct print function compat ible printer (CP Series). Options for the S tyle category will differ sl ightly for BJ printers. An image can be printe d when displayed in single replay or sele cted in index replay. 1 Press to select the image you wish to print, and then p[...]

86 ● Printing ● Movies cannot be printed. Cancel Printing Press the SET button while printing. A confirmation screen will appear. Press to select [OK] and press the SET button. • Direct Print Function Compatible Pr inters (CP Series) A print in progress cannot be stopped. The printer will stop after the current print is complete and the camer[...]

87 ● Printing ● Print Settings (Direct Print Function) You can specify print sett ings while a printer is connected. Setting the Number of Copies 1 While displaying the image, press the SET button and press to select [copies]. 2 Set the number of copies with . You can set from 1 to 99 prints. Setting the Print Style You can set the following co[...]

88 ● Printing ● Direct Print Function Compliant BJ Printer 1 While displaying the image, press the SET button. Press to select [Style], then press the SET button. 2 Press to select [Image] (or [Paper]), [Borders], or [Date]. Paper Select the paper size from the following: [Card #1], [Card #2], [Card #3], [L TR] or [A4] Refer to the BJ printer&a[...]

89 ● Printing ● 3 Select with . 4 Press the MENU button. • If [Borderless] or [Multiple] is selected as the print style, the top, bo ttom, and sides will be cropped before printing. I mage (Direct Print Function Compliant Printer (CP Series)) Select [S tandard] or [Multiple] Paper (Direct Print Function Compatible BJ Printer) Select [Card #1][...]

90 ● Printing ● Specifying the Printing Area (Trimming) You can print a portion of the image. 1 While displaying the image, press the SET button. Press to select [Trimming] and press the SET button. If you print images marked with DPOF print setting, the Date c annot be set. It will be printed with the DPOF print setting. (p. 96) If you are usi[...]

91 ● Printing ● 2 Trim the image. • Changing the Size of the Trimming Frame • Press the or the button. • The trimming frame can be changed to a minimum selection of app roximately half the displayed image or a ma ximum selection that is virtually the same size as the image. • You can cancel the trimming setting by pressing the again whe[...]

92 ● Printing ● Print Settings (DPOF Print Settings) You can select images on a CF card for printing and specify the number of print copies in advance using the camera. This is extrem ely convenient for sending the images to a photo developing service or for printing on a direct print function compatible printe r (CP series) or a direct print f[...]

93 ● Printing ● You can set images for printing with the same method even if the button is pressed and changed to index repl ay (3-image index replay). ➤ For setting all images on the CF card • Press the button to s witch to index replay (3-images display) • After pressing the SET button, press to select [Mark all]. Press the SET button a[...]

94 ● Printing ● Setting the Print Style You can set up the print style as follows. 1 Display the [Print Order] menu. See "Selecting from the Print Order Menu" (p. 81). 2 Press to select [Set up] and press the SET button. 3 Press to select the print style (, o r ) . 4 Select with . Print Ty p e S tandard Print one image per sheet. Inde[...]

95 ● Printing ● 5 Press the MENU button. Resetting the Print Settings The Reset feature clears all print selections, and resets Print Type to [Standard], Date to [On], and File No. to [Off]. 1 Display the [Print Order] menu. See "Selecting from the Print Order Menu" (p. 81). 2 Press to select [Reset] and press the SET button. 3 Press [...]

96 ● Printing ● Printing with DPOF Print Settings You can use the DPOF pr int settings to print with an optional direct print function compliant printer (CP series), or with an optional direct print function compliant BJ printer. 1 Display the [Print Order] menu. See "Selecting from the Print Order Menu" (p. 81). 2 Press to select [Pr[...]

97 ● Printing ● To print the date, set the [D ate] setting in the print order menu, in Step 2 on the previous page, to [On]. You cannot set the date to print with the [Style] menu in Step 3 on the previous pa ge (p. 94). If the print type is set to [Index], the date will not print even if the [D ate] setting is set to [On] in Step 2. When [Prin[...]

98 Image Transfer Settings (DPOF Transfer Order) Setting the Image Transfer Using the camera, you can specify images you wish to transfer and attach to e-mails. (Please use the supplied software for actually transferring images.) These settings are compatible with the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) standards. Selecting Images for Transferring 1 [...]

99 ● Image Transfer Settings (DPOF Transfer Order) ● 3 Select images for transferring. ➤ For setting images one by one • Press to select the image and mark or remove checkmarks from images using . The check marks are displayed when set. • The above method ca n be used even if you press the button to sw itch to index replay (3-images displ[...]

100 Downloading Images to a Computer Download images taken with th e camera to a computer usin g one of the following ways: • Connect the camera to a co mputer with the USB cable You can then download images direct ly from the camera to a computer. • Directly from a CF card Using a laptop or a card reader, you can do wnload images directly from[...]

101 ● Downloading Images to a Computer ● Connecting the camera to a computer via the USB Cable IMPORT ANT Y ou must install the software and driver bundled on the supplied Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk onto your computer if you are using any of the following operation systems: Windows 98 (including Second Edition) / Windows 2000 / Windows [...]

102 ● Downloading Images to a Computer ● 3 Press the button. The LCD monitor displa ys in replay mode. When the connection to the computer is complete, the LCD monitor turns off and the green indicator comes on. For information about what to do after making the connection, please refer the Software Starter Guide . USB port USB cable 1. Open the[...]

103 ● Downloading Images to a Computer ● Downloading Images without Installing the Software (Windows XP and Mac OS X (10.1 or 10.2 only)) If you are using Windows XP or Mac OS X (10.1 or 10.2), you can use th e software distributed with these operating systems to download images (JPEG format only) without installing the software bundled on the [...]

104 ● Downloading Images to a Computer ● Downloading directly from a CF card 1 Eject the CF card from the camera and insert it into a CF card reader connected to the computer. • If you are using a PC card reader, first insert the CF card into a PC card adapter (optional), and then insert the PC ca rd adapter into the computer’s PC card read[...]

105 List of Menu Options and Messages FUNC. Menu * Default settings Item / Menu Screen Setting Content It em / Menu Screen Setting Content Exposure Compensation Sets the exposure compensation (p. 59). • -2 to 0* to +2 Photo Effect Switches between photo effects (p. 63). • (Off)* / (Vivid) / (Neutral) / (Low sharpening) / (Sepia) / (B / W) White[...]

106 ● List of Menu Options and Messages ● Rec. Menu * Default settings Item / Menu Screen Setting Content It em / Menu Screen Setting Content AiAF Sets the AiAF to on (the camera automatically selects the AF frame when taking a picture) or off (AF frame is set to the middle frame) (p. 57). •O n * •O f f Digital Zoom Tu rns the digital zoom [...]

107 ● List of Menu Options and Messages ● Play Menu * Default settings Item / Menu Screen Setting Content It em / Menu Screen Setting Content Protect Protects images from accidental erasure (p. 76). Sound Memo Adds sound memos to the image (p. 73). Rotate Rotates images 90 or 270 degrees clockwise in the display (p. 72). Erase all Erases all im[...]

108 ● List of Menu Options and Messages ● * Default settings Item / Menu Screen Setting Content It em / Menu Screen Setting Content Auto Play Plays images automatically one after the other (p. 75). T ransfer Order Sets the images that will be transferred with your e-mail software (p. 98). Print Order Sets which images and how many copies w ill [...]

109 ● List of Menu Options and Messages ● Set up Menu * Default settings Item / Menu Screen Setting Content It em / Menu Screen Setting Content Beep Sets whether or not the beep sounds when the shutter button is pressed (p. 33). •O n * •O f f • S till beeps to warn of an error even when set to Off. Format Formats (initializes) a CF card ([...]

110 ● List of Menu Options and Messages ● * Default settings Item / Menu Screen Setting Content It em / Menu Screen Setting Content S tart-up V ol. Adjusts the sound volume when the camera powers up (p. 39). • Off / 1 / 2* / 3 / 4 / 5 File No. Reset Set s how file numbers are assigned to images ( p. 39 ). •O n •O f f * Operation V ol. Adj[...]

111 ● List of Menu Options and Messages ● My Camera Menu * Default settings Item / Menu Screen Setting Content It em / Menu Screen Setting Content Theme Selects a common theme for the start-up image, st art- up sound, shutter sound, operation sound, and self- timer sound ( p. 41 ). • (Off) / * / / Operation Sound Sets the sound when any butto[...]

112 ● List of Menu Options and Messages ● Resetting the Settings to Default You can reset all of the menu and button operation settings to de fault except for [Date / Time] and [Language]. 1 Turn on the camera. Can be performed from shooting, replay or any other mode. 2 Press the MENU button for longer than 5 seconds. The message "Reset se[...]

113 ● List of Menu Options and Messages ● List of Messages The following table explains each of the me ssages that may appear on the LCD monitor. Busy ... : The camera is recording image data to the CF card. The replay mode is running. No Memory card : Y ou attempted to shoot or replay with no CF card installed. Cannot record! : Y ou attempted [...]

114 ● List of Menu Options and Messages ● Corrupted data : Y ou attempted to replay an image with corrupted data. RA W : Y ou attempted to replay an image recorded in the RAW format. Unidentified image : Y ou attempted to replay an image file recorded in a unrecognized format (file recorded by a different camera in a proprietary format, etc.). [...]

115 ● List of Menu Options and Messages ● The following table lists and expl ains the messages that may be on the LCD monitor when printing to an optional direct print compliant printer (CP series). (Some of these messages may not appear depending on the printer.) No Paper : Paper cassette is empty or is not installed correctly . No Ink : No in[...]

116 ● List of Menu Options and Messages ● The following table lists and explains the messages that may be on the LCD monitor when printing to an optional Direct Print Compatible Bubble Jet Printer. Check the error number displayed on the control panel of Bubble Jet Printer and refer to the Bubble Jet Printer Quick Start Guide . (Some BJ printer[...]

117 Appendices Replacing the Date Battery If the LCD monitor displays the Set Date / Time menu when you turn on the camera, this means that the Date ba ttery has run down and the clock has stopped running. Please purchase a replacement battery (battery type CR2016) and install it as follows. (The date battery is preinstalled at the factory and may [...]

118 ● Appendices ● 4 Insert the new date battery into the holder with the (+) side facing up. 5 Replace the date battery holder back into its original position. 6 Set the date and time when the Set Date / Time menu is displayed on the LCD monitor (p. 23). Using the Optional Battery Kits Using Rechargeable Batteries (Battery and Char ger Kit CBK[...]

119 ● Appendices ● This charger can be used only to charge Canon AA-size NiMH batteries. Pl ease do not attempt to charge any other type of ba tteries with this charger. Never mix new batteries to gether with batteries that have been used in other devices. When recharging batteries from the camera, always recharge both of them at the same time.[...]

120 ● Appendices ● It takes approximately 110 minutes (for two) and 220 minutes (for four) for the charger to fully recharge the bat teries (as determined by testing at Canon facilities). Please do not charge batteries in areas where the temperature is outside the range of 0 to 35 °C (32 to 104 °F). Charging time varies according to ambient t[...]

121 ● Appendices ● Using the AC Adapter Kit ACK800 Use of the ACK800 optional AC adapter kit is recommended when using the camera continuously for prolonge d periods of time and when connecting to a computer. 1 Connect the power cable to the compact power adapter, and then plug the other end into the power outlet. 2 Open the Terminal cover, and[...]

122 ● Appendices ● Camera Care and Maintenance Use the following procedur es to clean the camera body, lens , viewfinder, LCD monitor and other parts. Camera Body Wipe the camera body with a soft cloth or eyeglass lens wiper . Lens First use a lens blower brush to remove dus t and dirt, then remove any remaining dirt wiping the lens lightly wit[...]

123 ● Appendices ● Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution The camera doesn’t function. The camera is turned off. • T ur n the power on. (See "Turning the Power ON / OFF" (p. 26).) The CF card slot / battery cover is open. • Be sure the cover is closed securely Batteries are loaded in the wrong direction. • Reload the batteries[...]

124 ● Appendices ● The camera doesn’t shoot. The CF card is full. • Insert a new CF card. • Download images to your computer, then erase them from the card to free up more space. The CF card is not fo rmatted correctly . • Format the CF card. (p. 78). • The card may be defective (its logical may be corrupted). Contact Canon Customer H[...]

125 ● Appendices ● The batteries are consumed quickly . The batteries have not been used for over a year . • If batteries are rechargeable: Performance should return to no rmal af ter several charging cycles. If using rechargeable batteries: The batteries have lost their effectiveness. • Replace both batteries with new ones. Batteries do no[...]

126 ● Appendices ● Shots are blurry or unfocused. The camera was moving when you took the shot. • Hold the camera steady when shooting. Autofocus function hampered by obstruction to AF-assist beam. • Be careful not to block the AF-assist beam flash part with a fi nger or other object. The AF-assist beam settings are set to [Off]. • Turn t[...]

127 ● Appendices ● Problem Cause Solution The subject comes out overexposed (too bright). The subject is too close to the flash. • W hen flash is used, the distance between lens and subject should be no less than 20 cm (7.9 in.). The subject is brighter than the surroundings. • Set exposure compen sation to a negative value. Light is shinin[...]

128 Specifications All data is based on Canon's standard testing methods. Subject to change without notice. PowerShot A300 Camera Effective Pixels Approx. 3.2 million Image Sensor 1 / 2.7 in. CCD (T otal num ber of pixels: approx. 3.3 million) Lens 5 mm (35 mm film equivalent: 33 mm), F3.6 Digital Zoom Maximum Approx. 5.1 X Optical Viewfinder [...]

129 ● Specifications ● Sensitivity AUTO / ISO 50 / 100 / 200 / 400 equivalent White Balance TTL auto / preset (dayligh t, cloudy , tungsten, fluorescent, fluorescent H) or Custom white balance Flash Red-eye reduction auto / auto / on / off / slow-syncro Flash Range 20 cm - 2.0 m (0.67 - 6.7 ft.) (When sensitivity is set to AUTO) Shooting Modes [...]

130 ● Specifications ● Number of Recording Pixels S till Images Large : 2048 x 1536 pixels Medium 1: 1600 x 1200 pixels Medium 2: 1024 x 768 pixels Small : 640 x 480 pixels Movies 640 x 480 pixels (Approx. 30 sec.)* 2 320 x 240 pixels (Approx. 3 min.) 160 x 120 pixels (Approx. 3 min.) Approx. 15 frame / sec. • The data in parentheses refer to[...]

131 ● Specifications ● * 1 This digital camera su pports Exif 2.2 (also called "Exif Print"). Exif Print is a standard fo r enhancing the communication between digital cameras and printers. By conn ecting to an Exif Print-co mpliant printer, the camera's image data at the time of shooting is used and op timized, yielding extremel[...]

132 ● Specifications ● CF Cards and Estimated Capacities (Recordable Images) • The maximum movie clip length is approximatel y 30 sec. ( )* or 3 min. ( , ).The times shown are the maximum continuous recording times. * When used with the FC-256MH CF card (sold separately). • (Large), (Medium1), (Mediu m2), (Small), , and indi cate the record[...]

133 ● Specifications ● Approximate File Size for One Image Battery Performance • Data above depend on the test co ndition of Canon, and very upon sh ooting condition an d shooting mode. <Test Conditions> Shooting: Normal temperature (23°C / 73°F), alternating the shot s every 20 seconds, flash us ed once every four shots, power turned[...]

134 ● Specifications ● NiMH Battery NB-1AH Supplied with the optional NiMH Battery NB4-100 set and the Battery / Charger Kit CBK100. Battery Charger CB-3AH Supplied with the optional Ba ttery and Charger Kit CBK100. Compact Power Adapter CA-PS800 Supplied with the optional AC Adapter Kit ACK800. CompactFlash™ Card Ty pe Rechargeable nickel me[...]

135 Index —— A —— Adjusting the Exposure ............................... 59 AF .............................. ................................. 32 AF-assist Beam ......... ............................. 4, 33 Approximate File Size for One Image ....... 133 —— B —— Batteries Battery Performance ............................ 133 Battery[...]

136 ● Index ● —— F —— File Number ........... ..................... ................ 65 Flash .......................... ................................. 49 Focus Lock ................ ................................. 56 FUNC. Menu .................. ........................... 105 Functions ................... .......................[...]

137 ● Index ● Print Settings (Direct Print Function) ...... 87 Print Style .............. ........................... 87, 94 Printing .................. ................................. 85 Printing with DPOF Print Settings .......... 96 Resetting the Print Settings .................... 95 Selecting from the Pr int Order Menu ...... 81 Selectin[...]

138 ● Index ● —— T —— Terminal Cover .......... ......................... .. 4, 102 Time ........................... ................................. 23 Turning the Power ON / OFF ...................... 26 —— U —— Using the Optional Battery Kits Using Rechargeable Ba tteries .............. 118 —— V —— Viewfinder .......[...]

139 Trademark Acknowledgments • Canon, PowerShot and BJ are trademarks of Canon, Inc. • CompactFlash is trademark of SanDisk Corporation. • iBook and iMac are tradem arks of Apple Computer, Inc. • Macintosh, PowerBook, Power Macintosh and Qui ckTime are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc, registered in the United St ates and other countries.[...]

140 FCC Notice (Digital Camera, Model PC1045) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operat ion is subject to the following two conditions; (1) this device may not caus e harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any inte rference received, including interference that may ca use undesired operation. Note: This equipment has[...]

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142 Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode The following chart shows the func tions and settings available in each shooting mode. The camera stores settings separately for each mode. Function Reference Pages Resolution Large * / Middle 1 Middle 2 / Small — p. 47 Movie / * / ——— Compression SuperFine — p. 47 Fine * * * — Normal — Fl[...]

143 * : Default settings : Available : Available only for the first image (1) The camera will automa tically select the setting. : Setting is retained even after power off. Shooting Method Single **** p. 52 Continuous — — — Self-T imer Exposure Compensation — p. 59 Light Metering Evaluative Metering — —— p. 58 Center-Weighted Averagin[...]