Canon PowerShot A1000 IS User manual

Canon
HwerShot A 1000 IS
Camera User Guide
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Check ifthe following items are included in your camera package. Ifanything
is missing, contact the retailer where you purchased the camera.
Camera
Interface Cable
IFC-400PCU
®
Canon Digital Camera
Solution Disk
AA-size
Alkaline
Batteries (x2)
AV Cable
AVC-DC400
Warranty Card
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Memory Card
(32MB)
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Wrist Strap
WS-800
"Canon Customer
Support" Leaflet
Camera User Guide
This Guide
Direct Print User Guide
Read when you want to connect the camera to aprinter and
print.
Software Starter Guide
Read when you want to connect the camera to acomputer.
Explains how to install and use the software on the Canon
Digital Camera Solution Disk.
Download ZoomBrowser EX/lmageBrower Software
Guide (PDF)
from:
http://web.canoll.jp/imaging/information-e.htm
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'0 Language that displays on the screen appears inside []. I
Buttons on the camera body are represented by the following icons.
!b_----- ... button
f~~~~e+ ~ :~:~.ISET (Function/Set) button
~ button
... button
--- 8MENU button
"------- eDISP. (Display) button
@: Troubleshooting tips for common problems.
@:Hints for getting more out of your camera.
,,; CD: Notes for preventing malfunction.
~ :Supplemental explanation.
(p. xx): xx stands for reference page number.
it This guide assumes all functions are at their default settings unless
otherwise noted.
'if This camera can use various types of memory cards. These are
collectively referred to as memory cards
in this guide.
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Test Shots
Take some initial test shots and play them back to make sure the images
were recorded correctly. Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and
affiliates, and its distributors are not liable for any consequential damages
arising from any malfunction
of acamera or accessory, including memory
cards, that results
in the failure of an image to be recorded or to be recorded
in away that is machine readable.
Warning Against Copyright Infringement
Please note that Canon digital cameras are intended for personal use and
should never
be used in amanner that infringes upon or contravenes
international or domestic copyright laws and regulations. Please be advised
that
in certain cases the copying of images from performances, exhibitions,
or commercial properties by means of acamera or other device may
contravene copyright or other legal rights even ifthe image was shot for
personal use.
Warranty Limitations
This camera's warranty is only effective in the country of sale. Ifthere is a
problem with the camera while abroad, please return it back to the country of
sale before proceeding with awarranty claim to aCanon Customer Support
Help Desk.
For Canon Customer Support contacts, please see the customer
support list supplied with your camera.
LCD Monitor
The LCD monitor is produced with extremely high-precision manufacturing
techniques. More than
99.99% of the pixels operate to specification, but
occasionally non-performing pixels may appear as bright or dark dots. The
camera is not damaged. This also has no effect on the recorded image.
Camera Body Temperature
Please take care when operating the camera for an extended period as the
camera body may become warm. The camera is not damaged.
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Shoot, Leaving It to the Camera to Make Settings .. X
Just Taking Pictures (Easy mode) .
Shooting Various
Scenes .
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Take good shots of people
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- Take good landscapes
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- Shoot various other scenes
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Focus on faces 80
Shoot in places where Icannot use the -nash (turn off the flash) .. 59
Shoot pictures with me in them too (self-timer) 60
Insert the date and time into my pictures 63
Take close-up pictures of subjects (macro shooting) 64
Take sepia toned or black and white pictures 75
Change the size of picture I want to take (recording pixels) 70
Take pictures continuously 69
Shoot without camera shake (image stabilization) 124
Shoot without camera shake even in low light conditions
(high ISO speed) 58,
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What Do You Want to Do?
%~{1 Look at my pictures. ........................ 24
Automatically play back pictures (slide show). . . . . 98
Look at pictures on a
TV. .......................... 00
Quickly search pictures 94
Erase pictures 25,
101
Protect pictures from accidental erasure 102
Shoot movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Watch my movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Easily print my pictures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Save images to acomputer .
Turn offsound ...51
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Chapters 1 - 3 explain the basic operations and frequently used functions of
this camera. Chapters 4 - 9 explain the advanced functions letting you learn
further as you read
them in order.
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PShooting in Program AE 68
~ Continuous Shooting 69
Changing the Recording Pixels
(Image Size) 70
Changing the Image Quality
(Compression Ratio) 70
Changing the ISO Speed 72
Adjusting the Tone (White Balance) 73
Adjusting the Brightness
(Exposure Compensation) 74
Changing the Tone of
an Image
(My Colors) 75
Formatting Memory Cards
49
Changing Sounds 51
Changing the Image Display Time .. 52
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@Just Taking Pictures
(Easy Mode)
54
Shooting Various Scenes 55
SeN Shooting Special Scenes 56
~ Turning the Flash Off 59
~ Turning the Flash On 59
~ Using the Self-Timer 60
Zooming
in on Far Away Subjects .. 61
eJ' Inserting the Date and Time 63
~ Shooting Close-ups (Macro) 64
~ Shooting Far Away Subjects 65
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Components Guide .40
Indicators 42
Power Saving Function
(Auto Power Down) 42
Information Displayed
on the Screen. 43
Switching the Display .45
FUNC. Menu -Basic Operations .46
MENU Functions -Basic Operations .. 47
Resetting the Camera 48
Checking the Package Contents 2
Conventions Used
in this Guide 3
Read This First .4
What Do You Want to Do? 6
Safety Precautions 10
LCD Monitor Precautions 12
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Inserting the Batteries and
Memory Card 14
Setting the Date and Time
18
Setting the Display Language 20
Pressing the Shutter Button
21
Taking Pictures 22
Viewing Images 24
Erasing Images 25
Printing Images 26
Shooting Movies 28
Viewing Movies 30
Transferring Images
to aComputer 31
Accessories 36
Separately Sold Accessories 38
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Changing the Composition to Shoot
(Focus Lock)
76
Shooting Using the Viewfinder. 77
Shooting Using aTV 77
~c Customizing the Self-Timer 78
Changing the AF Frame 80
Checking the Focus and People's
Expressions (AF-Point Zoom).... 82
~~~ Selecting the Face to Focus On
(Face Select and Track) 83
Checking the Focus Immediately after
Shooting (Focus Check) 84
Changing the Metering Mode 85
AFL Shooting with AF Lock 85
AEL Shooting with AE Lock 86
FEL Shooting with FE Lock 87
Slowing Down the Shutter Speed
(Long Shutter Mode) 88
Changing the Movie Mode 90
Changing the Image Quality in
~'" 90
Shooting Movies With Fixed
Exposure Settings
91
Other Shooting Functions 92
Playback Functions 92
QUickly Finding Images 94
!iii Organizing Images by Category
(My Category) 96
QMagnifying Images 97
~ Viewing Slideshows 98
Checking the Focus and People's t
Expressions (Focus Check
Display)
99
Viewing Images on aTV 100
[J Changing Image Transitions 101
1$ Erasing All Images 101
0'11 Protecting Images 102
E~ Resizing Images 103
@Rotating Images 104
1> Correcting Red-Eye Effect 105
PAttaching Sound Memos 107
Transferring Images
to aComputer .. 1 08
~ Designating Images for Transfer
(DPOF) 109
Designating Images for Printing
(DPOF)
111
Changing Functions 118
Changing Shooting Functions
121
Using Household Power 126
Using aSupplementary Flash 126
Handling Precautions 127
You Think There is aProblem 128
Error Messages 132
Functions Available in
Each Shooting Mode 134
Menus 136
Specifications ,140
Index 142
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Before using the camera, please ensure that you read the safety precautions
described below. Always ensure that the camera is operated correctly.
The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended to prevent injuries
to yourself and other persons, or damage to the equipment.
Be sure to also check the guides included with any separately sold accessories you
use.
~ Warnings Denotes the possibility of serious injury or death.
~ Cautions Denotes the possibility of injury or damage to the equipment.
A Warnings
Equipment
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Do not look through the camera viewfinder at bright light sources (the sun,
etc.).
Exposure to the intense light may damage eyesight.
if; Store this equipment out of the reach of children and infants.
Strap: Putting the strap around achild's neck could result in asphyxiation.
Memory card, day/date battery: Dangerous if accidentally swallowed. Ifthis occurs,
contact adoctor immediately.
"Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to human eyes.
Exposure to the intense light produced by the flash may damage eyesight. In
particular, remain at least one meter (39 inches) away from infants when using the
flash.
Do not attempt to disassemble or alter any part of the equipment that is not
expressly described in this guide.
'I!; To avoid the risk of injury, do not touch the interior of the camera if it has been
dropped or otherwise damaged.
Stop operating the camera immediately if it emits smoke, astrange smell, or
otherwise behaves abnormally.
"Do
not allow liquids or foreign objects to enter the camera.
This could result in fire or electrical shock.
If liquid orforeign objects come into contact with the camera interior, immediately turn
the camera power off and remove the batteries.
Do not use organic solvents such as alcohol, benzine, or thinner to clean the
equipment.
Use
only recommended power sources.
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Safety Precautions
Batteries
," Use only recommended batteries.
"v Do not place batteries near or in direct flame.
", Do not let batteries come into contact with water (e.g. sea water) or other
liquids.
Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to batteries.
Avoid dropping or subjecting batteries to severe impacts.
This may cause explosions or leaks, resulting in fire, injury and damage to the
surroundings.
In the event that abattery leaks and the eyes, mouth, skin or clothing
contacts these substances, immediately flush with water and seek medical
assistance.
", Before you discard batteries, cover the terminals with tape or other insulators.
Contacting other metal materials in waste containers may lead to fire or explosions.
A Cautions
Do not aim the camera at bright light sources (the sun, etc.).
Doing so may cause malfunction or damage the image sensor (CCD).
Be careful not to bang the camera or subject it to strong impacts or shocks
when hanging it by the strap.
Be careful
not to bump or push strongly on the lens.
This could lead to injury or damage the camera.
When using the camera on abeach or at a windy location, be careful not to
allow dust or sand to enter the camera.
This may cause the camera to malfunction.
11; Avoid using, placing or storing the camera in the following places.
-Places subject to strong sunlight.
-Places subject to temperatures above 40° C(104°
F).
-Humid or dusty areas.
These could cause leakage, overheating
or explosion, resulting in fire, burns or other
injuries. High temperatures may also cause deformation
of the casing.
I,' Remove and store the batteries when you are not using the camera.
Ifthe batteries are left inside the camera, damage caused by leakage may occur.
"Do not use the flash with dirt, dust or other items stuck to the surface, or when
covering the flash with your fingers or clothing.
This may cause the camera to malfunction.
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Do not sit in a chair with the camera in your pocket.
Doing so may cause malfunction or damage the LCD monitor.
'i When putting the camera in your bag, ensure that hard objects do not come into
contact with the LCD monitor.
Ifthis occurs, it may cause malfunction or damage the LCD monitor.
Do not attach accessories to the strap.
Doing so may cause malfunction or damage the LCD monitor.
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Getting Started
This chapter explains how to prepare for shooting and shooting in
tmID mode, as well as how to play back, erase and print images.
Attaching the Wrist Strap/Holding the Camera
'it Use the included strap to avoid dropping the camera during use.
it, Keep your arms tight against your body while holding the camera firmly by
the sides. Be sure that your fingers do not touch the flash.
Wrist strap
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Insert the included batteries and memory card into the camera.
Check the card's write-protect tab.
Ifthe memory card has awrite-protect tab,
you will not be able to take images ifthe
tab is
in the locked position. Slide the tab
up until you hear aclick.
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!Open the cover.
Slide and hold the cover lock CD, then
slide and open the cover ®as shown.
Insert the batteries.
Insert the batteries with (+) and (-) sides
oriented correctly.
Insert the memory card.
Insert the memory card with the label in
the direction shown until it clicks into
place.
Be sure the card is oriented correctly.
Inserting the card
in the wrong direction
Label could damage the camera.
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Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card
Close the cover.
Close the cover CD and press downward
as you slide it until it clicks into place ®. t
Removing the Memory Card
Push the memory card until you hear a
click, then release and pull out the card.
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01
"Change the batteries."
Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card
Approximate Number of Shots That Can Be Taken
Alkaline Batteries
(Supplied)
220
650
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*The number of shots that can be taken is based on the Camera &Imaging Products
Association (CIPA) measurement standard.
,Depending
on the shooting conditions, the actual number of shots that can be taken
may
be less.
'" Depending on the brand of alkaline batteries used, the number of shots that can be
taken may vary widely.
The values for NiMH batteries are based
on fully charged batteries.
Compatible Batteries
AA-size alkaline batteries and Canon AA-size NiMH batteries (sold separately)
(p.36).
We cannot recommend the use of any other batteries than those listed above
because performance varies widely.
They last much longer than alkaline batteries, especially in cold weather.
Battery Charge Indicator
When battery charge is low, an icon or message will appear on the screen. If the
batteries are charged, the icon
or message will not display.
Battery charge
is low. Prepare new batteries to
continue using the camera.
............................................................................................ ..
The batteries are depleted. Insert new
batteries.
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Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card
Approximate Number of Shots That Can Be Saved in aMemory
Card
32 MB (supplied)
..... -.- ....•............. ~ .. ".
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2GB
749
8GB
2994
"Values are based on acamera at default settings.
"The number
of shots that can be saved will vary depending on camera settings, the
subject and the memory card used.
The number of shots that can be saved appear on the screen when the camera
is
in Shooting Mode (p. 22).
Number of shots that
can be saved
Compatible Memory Cards
Ji SO memory cards
if!, SOHC memory cards
it MultiMediaCards
tt MMCplus memory cards
Ji HC MMCplus memory cards
SO and SOHC memory cards have awrite-protect tab. If this tab is in the locked
position, "Card Locked!" will appear
on the screen and you will not be able to
take or erase images.
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The DatelTime menu will appear the first time the camera is turned on. Since
the date and time recorded into your images are based on these settings, be
sure to make them.
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Turn on the camera.
Press the power button.
The Date/Time menu will appear.
Set the Date and Time.
Press the ~ ~ buttons to select asetting.
Press the
... 'Y buttons to set avalue.
Make the setting.
Press the ®button.
Once the date and time have been set,
the Date/Time menu will close.

Setting the Date and Time
Changing the Date and Time
You can change the date and time as needed.
Display the menus.
Press the 8button.
Select [Date/Time] in the 4fT tab.
Press the ~ .. buttons to select the 4fT tab.
Press the ....... buttons to select [Date!
Time], then press the @button.
I
:; Change the date and time.
Follow Steps 2and 3 on the left page to
change the date and time.
To close the menus, press the ebutton.
"/, Set the correct date and time. Ifyou have not set the date and time, the Datel
Time menu will appear each time you turn on the camera.
,~ Ifyou removed the batteries from the camera, it is possible that the DatelTime
settings are deleted after approximately 3weeks. Ifthis occurs, set the date and
time again.
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You can change the language displayed on the screen menus and
messages.
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Set to Playback mode.
Press the [E button.
Display the language menu.
Press and hold the @button CD Ithen
press the ebutton ®.
Set the display language.
Press the ...... ~ ~ buttons to select a
language, then press the @button.
Once the display language has been set,
the language menu will close.
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