Camera User Guide

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Photo of PowerShot A3100 IS
Make sure you read this guide before using the camera. Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future.
Checking the Package Contents
Check if the following items are included in your camera package. If anything is missing, contact the retailer from which you purchased the camera.

Camera

Battery Pack NB-8L (with Terminal Cover)
Battery Charger CB-2LA/2LAE
Interface Cable IFC-400PCU

Getting Started

Using the PDF Manuals
Also refer to the PDF manuals on the CD-ROM. After installation, shortcut icons appear on the desktop. If the software installation fails, you can find the manuals in the Readme folder on the CD-ROM.
Camera User Guide (This Guide) Once you have mastered the basics, use the cameras many features to shoot more challenging photos. Personal Printing Guide Read when you want to connect the camera to a printer (sold separately) and print. Software Guide Read when you want to use the included software.
DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk

Warranty Card

AV Cable AVC-DC400

Wrist Strap WS-800

Canon Customer Support Leaflet
A memory card is not included. Adobe Reader is required to view the PDF manuals.

Read This First

Test Shots and Disclaimer
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 a camera or accessory, including memory cards, that results in the failure of an image to be recorded or to be recorded in a way that is machine readable.
Warning Against Copyright Infringement
The images recorded with this camera are intended for personal use. Do not record images that infringe upon copyright laws without the prior permission of the copyright holder. Please be advised that in certain cases the copying of images from performances, exhibitions, or commercial properties by means of a camera or other device may contravene copyright or other legal rights even if the image was shot for personal use.

Warranty Limitations

This cameras warranty is only effective in the country of sale. If there is a problem with the camera while abroad, please return it to the country of sale before proceeding with a warranty claim to a Canon 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. This is not a malfunction and has no effect on the recorded image. The LCD monitor may be covered with a thin plastic film for protection against scratches during shipment. If so, remove the film before using the camera.

Camera Body Temperature

Please take care when operating the camera for an extended period as the camera body may become warm. This is not a malfunction.
What Do You Want to Do? Shoot
Shoot, leaving it to the camera to make settings. 24 Just take pictures (Easy mode). 29 Shoot to match special conditions. Take good people shots

Portraits (p. 54)

At night (p. 54)

Kids and pets (p. 54)

At the beach (p. 56)

Against snow (p. 56)

Take good landscapes

Landscape (p. 54)

Indoors (p. 55)
Shoot various other scenes
Foliage (p. 56) Low light (p. 56)

Fireworks (p. 56)

Focus on faces. 24, 78 Shoot in places where I cannot use the flash (turn off the flash). 58 Take pictures with me in them too (self-timer). 62, 63 Insert the date and time into my shots. 61 Take close-up pictures of subjects (macro shooting). 67 Add effects and shoot (Poster Effect, Super Vivid). 57 Take sepia toned or black and white pictures. 73 Change the size of picture I want to take (recording pixels). 68 Take pictures continuously. 74 Change the ISO speed. 71

Warning Denotes the possibility of serious injury or death. Caution Caution
Denotes the possibility of injury. Denotes the possibility of damage to the equipment.

Warning

Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to peoples eyes. Exposure to the intense light produced by the flash could damage eyesight. In particular, remain at least one meter (39 inches) away from infants when using the flash. Store this equipment out of the reach of children and infants. Strap: Putting the strap around a childs neck could result in asphyxiation. Memory card: Dangerous if swallowed. If this occurs, contact a doctor immediately. Do not attempt to disassemble or alter any part of the equipment unless expressly indicated to do so in this guide. 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, a strange smell, or otherwise behaves abnormally. Do not use organic solvents such as alcohol, benzine, or thinner to clean the equipment. Do not allow liquids or foreign objects to enter the camera. The above could result in fire or electrical shock. If liquid or foreign objects come into contact with the camera interior, immediately turn the camera power off and remove the battery. Use only recommended power sources. Using other power sources could result in fire or electrical shock.
Battery and Battery Charger
Use only recommended batteries. Do not place the battery near or in direct flame. Do not let the battery come into contact with water (e.g. sea water) or other liquids. Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the battery. Avoid dropping or subjecting the battery to severe impacts. The above may cause explosions or leaks, resulting in fire, injury and damage to the surroundings. In the event that a battery leaks and the eyes, mouth, skin or clothing contacts these substances, immediately flush with water and seek medical assistance. If the battery charger becomes wet, unplug it from the outlet and consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Use only the specified battery charger to charge the battery. Unplug the power cord periodically and wipe away any dust and dirt that has collected on the plug, the exterior of the power outlet, and the surrounding area. Do not handle the power cord with wet hands. Do not use the equipment in a manner that exceeds the rated capacity of the electrical outlet or wiring accessories. Do not use if the power cord or plug are damaged, or not fully plugged into the outlet. Do not allow dirt or metal objects (such as pins or keys) to contact the charger terminals or plug. The above could result in fire or electrical shock.

Other Warnings

Do not play the supplied CD-ROM(s) in any CD player that does not support data CD-ROMs. It is possible to suffer hearing loss from listening with headphones to the loud sounds of a CD-ROM played on a music CD player. Additionally, playing the CD-ROM(s) in an audio CD player (music player) could damage the speakers.

Caution

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 damage the camera or lead to injury. 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 an explosion of the battery, resulting in electrical shock, fire, burns or other injuries. High temperatures may also cause deformation of the casing.
Safety Precautions When using the flash, be careful not to cover it with your fingers or clothing. This could result in burns or damage to the flash.
Do not aim the camera at bright light sources (the sun, etc.). Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the image sensor. When using the camera on a beach or at a windy location, be careful not to allow dust or sand to enter the camera. This may cause the camera to malfunction. In regular use, small amounts of smoke may be emitted from the flash. This is due to the high intensity of the flash burning dust and foreign materials stuck to the front of the unit. Please use a cotton swab to remove dirt, dust or other foreign matter from the flash to prevent heat build-up and damage to the unit. Unplug the battery charger from the power outlet after recharging is complete, or when you are not using it. Do not place anything, such as cloth on top of the battery charger while it is charging. Leaving the unit plugged in for a long period of time may cause it to overheat and distort, resulting in fire. Remove and store the battery when you are not using the camera. If the battery is left inside the camera, damage caused by leakage may occur. 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. Do not place the battery near pets. Pets biting the battery could cause leakage, overheating or explosion, resulting in fire or injuries. Do not sit down with the camera in your pocket. Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the screen. When putting the camera in your bag, ensure that hard objects do not come into contact with the screen. Do not attach accessories to the strap. Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the screen.

You can change the screen display pressing the l button. Refer to p. 132 for details on information that appears on the screen.

Shooting

Information Display

No Information Display

Playback
Simple Information Display
You can also switch the display by pressing the l button while the image displays right after shooting. However, Simple Information will not display. You can change the display that appears first by pressing the n button to choose the 4 tab, then setting [Review Info].
Detailed Information Display
Focus Check Display (p. 95)
Screen Display in Dark Shooting Conditions
The display automatically brightens when shooting in dark conditions, allowing you to check the composition (Night Display function). However, the brightness of the image on the screen, and the brightness of the actual image recorded may be different. Screen noise may appear and the movement of the subject may appear somewhat jagged on the screen. This has no effect on the recorded image.
Overexposure Warning during Playback
In Detailed Information Display, overexposed areas of the image flash on the screen.
Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down)
Histogram during Playback

Low Dark Bright

The graph that appears in Detailed Information Display (p. 44) is called the histogram. The histogram shows the distribution of brightness in an image horizontally, and the amount of brightness vertically. When the graph approaches the right side, the image is bright, but when it approaches the left side, the image is dark, and in this way you can judge the exposure.
To save battery power, the camera shuts down automatically when it is not operated for a certain time.
Power Saving during Shooting
The screen will turn off approximately 1 minute after the camera is last operated. After about 2 more minutes, the lens will retract and the power will turn off. When the screen has turned off but the lens has not yet retracted, pressing the shutter button halfway (p. 23) turns on the screen and shooting can continue.
Power Saving during Playback
The power will turn off approximately 5 minutes after the camera is last operated.
You can turn off the Power Saving Function (p. 119). You can adjust the time before the screen turns off (p. 120).
FUNC. Menu Basic Operations
Commonly used shooting functions can be set with the FUNC. menu. The menu items and options differ depending on the mode (pp. 134 135).
a shooting 1 Choosemode dial to the mode.Shooting Set the desired
2 Display the FUNC. menu. Press the m button.
menu item. 3 Choose aop buttons to choose a menu Press the
item. The available options for the menu item appear in the lower part of the screen.
Available Options Menu Items

The edges of the image may darken if the flash fires.
How can I take better close-ups?
Try attaching the camera to a tripod and shooting in , to prevent the camera from moving and blurring the image (p. 74). You can reduce the AF frame size when you want to focus on a specific portion of the subject (p. 79).
Shooting Far Away Subjects (Infinity)
When it is difficult to focus because your shot contains subjects that are both near and far, you can change the focus range (the distance range from your subject) to focus more reliably on far away subjects (approx. 3.0 m (9.8 ft.) or more) only.

Choose u.

After pressing the q button, press the qr buttons to choose u, then press the m button. Once set, u will appear on the screen.
Changing the Recording Pixel Setting (Image Size)
You can choose from six recording pixels (image size) settings.
1 Choose the recording pixel setting.
After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose.
2 Choose an option.to choose an option, Press the qr buttons
then press the m button. The setting you chose will appear on the screen.
If you choose , you cannot use Digital Zoom (p. 59) or Digital TeleConverter (p. 60).
Changing the Compression Ratio (Image Quality)
You can choose from the following two levels of compression ratio (image quality): (Fine), (Normal).
1 Choose the compression ratio setting.
After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose , then press the l button.
Approximate Values for Recording Pixels and Compression Ratio

Compression Ratio

Recording Pixels (Large) 12 M/4000 x 3000 (Medium 1) 8 M/3264 x 2448 (Medium 2) 5 M/2592 x 1944 (Medium 3) 2 M/1600 x 1200 (Small) 0.3 M/640 x 480 (Widescreen) 4000 x 2248
Single Image Data Size (Approx. KB) 4 GB 1630 3352
Number of Recordable Images 16 GB 6677 13727
Recording Pixels (Large) 10 M/3648 x 2736 (Medium 1) 6 M/2816 x 2112 (Medium 2) 4 M/2272 x 1704 (Medium 3) 2 M/1600 x 1200 (Small) 0.3 M/640 x 480 (Widescreen) 3648 x 2048
Single Image Data Size (Approx. KB) 150
Number of Recordable Images 4 GB GB 8101 16473
The values in the table are measured according to Canon standards and may change depending on the subject, memory card and camera settings.
Approximate Values for Paper Size

A4, Letter size 5" x 7" Postcard size 3.5" x 5"

1978 4022

Suitable for sending images as e-mail attachments. For printing on wide size paper.

Changing the ISO Speed

speed. 1 Choose the ISOm button, press the op After pressing the

buttons to choose.

then press the m button. The setting you chose will display on the screen.
Automatically adjusts the ISO speed to the Shooting mode and shooting conditions. Low Fine weather conditions, outdoor shooting.
Cloudy, Twilight High Nightscapes, Dark interiors

Changing the ISO speed

Lowering the ISO speed results in sharper images, but there may be an increased chance of image blurring in certain shooting conditions. Raising the ISO speed results in a faster shutter speed, reducing camera shake and letting the flash reach greater distances to the subject. The images, however, will appear coarse. When the camera is set to , you can press the shutter button halfway to display the automatically set ISO speed. In (p. 56), ISO speeds will automatically be set higher than in A mode, depending on the scene.
Adjusting the White Balance
The white balance (WB) function sets the optimal white balance for natural looking colors to match the shooting conditions.
1 Choose the white balance function.
Auto Day Light Cloudy Tungsten Fluorescent Fluorescent H Custom Automatically sets the optimal white balance for the shooting conditions. Fine weather conditions, outdoor shooting Cloudy, shady, twilight conditions
Tungsten, bulb-type (3-wavelength) fluorescent lighting Warm-white fluorescent, cool-white fluorescent, warm-white-type (3-wavelength) fluorescent lighting Daylight fluorescent, daylight-type (3-wavelength) fluorescent lighting Manually sets a custom white balance.

Custom White Balance

You can adjust the white balance to the light source at the shooting location. Make sure that you set the white balance under the light source of the actual scene you will shoot.

With [Index] chosen, the [Date] and [File No.] options cannot be set to [On] at the same time. The date will be printed in the style set in the [Date/Time] function in the 3 tab (p. 19).
Choosing the Number of Copies
Images & Qty.]. 1 Choose [Selectbutton and choose the 2 Press the n
tab, then choose [Select Images & Qty.] and press the m button.
2 Choose an image. to choose an image, Press the qr buttons
number of 3 Set thethe op buttonsprints. number of Press to set the
prints (maximum 99). Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to choose other images and the number of prints for each. You cannot set the number of print copies for index prints. You can only choose which images to print in Step 2. Pressing the n button accepts the settings and restores the menu screen.
then press the m button. You will be able to set the number of print copies. If you choose [Index], appears on the screen. Pressing the m button again will deselect the image and will disappear.
Range]. 1 Choose1[Select choose [Select Range], In Step above to
then press the m button. Follow Steps on pp. to choose images.
2 Make print settings.to choose [Order], Press the op buttons
Printing Images with DPOF Settings
Set All Images to Print Once
1 Choose1[Select All Images]. All In Step on p. 113, choose [Select
Images] and then press the m button.
2 Make print settings. choose [OK] and Press the qr buttons to

Clearing All Selections

1 Choose1[Clear All Selections]. In Step on p. 113, choose [Clear All
selections will cleared. 2 AllPress the qr buttons bechoose [OK], then to
The following examples use the Canon SELPHY series printers.
Number of copies to print
to 1 Connect the1camera110.the printer. Follow Steps 4 on p.
Selections] and then press the m button.
2 Print images.buttons to choose [Print Press the op
now], then press the m button. Printing will start.
Customizing Camera Settings
You can customize various settings to suit your shooting preferences. The first part of this chapter explains convenient and commonly used functions. The latter part explains how to change shooting and playback settings to suit your purposes.

Changing Camera Settings

You can customize convenient and commonly used functions from the 3 tab (p. 47).
Turning off Hints & Tips
When you choose an item in the FUNC. menu (p. 46) or MENU (p. 47), a description of the function (hints and tips) is displayed. You can turn off this function.
Choose [Hints & Tips], then press the qr buttons to choose [Off].

Change Sounds

You can change your cameras operation sounds.

Continuous Shoot Only Panning
Choose [IS Mode], then press the qr buttons to choose an option.
Image stabilization is always on. You can confirm the result directly on the display, which makes it easier to check the composition or focus. Image stabilization is only active at the moment of shooting. Image stabilization only counters up and down motion. This option is recommended for shooting objects moving horizontally.
If camera shake is too strong, attach the camera to a tripod. If you attach the camera to a tripod, you should set the IS Mode to [Off]. When using [Panning], hold the camera horizontally to shoot. Image stabilization does not work when the camera is held vertically.
Changing Playback Function Settings
You can adjust the settings in the 1 tab by pressing the 1 button (p. 47).
Choosing the Image that First Displays in Playback
Choose [Resume], then press the qr buttons to choose an option.
Last seen Last shot Resumes with the image last viewed. Resumes with the most recently shot image.

Useful Information

This chapter introduces how to use the AC adapter kit (sold separately), troubleshooting tips, and contains lists of functions and items that appear on the screen. The index also appears at the end.

Using Household Power

If you use AC Adapter Kit ACK-D60 (sold separately), you can use the camera without worrying about how much charge is left in the battery.
coupler. 1 Insert thecover (p. 16) and insert the Open the
coupler as shown until it locks into place with a click. Close the cover (p. 16).
into the coupler. 2 Plug the cord and fully insert the plug into Open the cover
the power 3 Connect the power cord cord.compact Connect to the
power adapter, then plug the other end into a power outlet. You can turn the camera on to use it. After you finish, turn off the camera and unplug the power cord from the power outlet.

the coupler.

Do not unplug the plug or power cord with the camera turned on. This could erase images you have taken or damage the camera.

Troubleshooting

If 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 Support Help Desk as listed on the included customer support list.
You pressed the power button, but nothing happened.
Confirm that the battery is properly inserted (p. 16). Confirm that the battery is not depleted (p. 15). Confirm that the memory card/battery cover is securely closed (p. 17). If the battery terminals are dirty, battery performance will decrease. Clean the terminals with a cotton swab and re-insert the battery several times.

Cannot magnify!/Cannot rotate/Cannot modify image/Cannot register this image!/Cannot modify/Unselectable image.
Cannot magnify!/Cannot rotate/Cannot modify image/Unselectable image.
Incompatible images cannot be magnified (p. 96), rotated (p. 105), edited (pp. 106 108), or added to a print list (p. 112). Images manipulated on a computer, that have had their file name changed, or have been taken with a different camera may not be magnified, rotated, edited, or added to a print list. Movies cannot be magnified (p. 96).

Invalid selection range

When choosing the selection range (pp. 99, 102, 105), you tried to choose a starting image that was after the last image or you tried to choose an ending image that was before the starting image.

Exceeded selection limit

You chose more than 998 images in print settings. Choose less than 998 images (p. 112). Print settings could not be saved correctly. Reduce the number of selected images and try again (p. 112). You chose 501 or more images in Protect (p. 98), Erase (p. 101), Favorites (p. 103) or My Category (p. 104).

Communication error

Images could not be transferred to the computer or printed due to the large amount of images (approx. 1000) stored on the memory card. Use a commercially available USB card reader to transfer the images. Insert the memory card into the printers card slot to print.

Naming error!

The folder or image could not be created because there is an image with the same file name as the folder or image that the camera is attempting to create, or the highest possible file number has already been reached. In the 3 menu, change [File Numbering] to [Auto Reset] (p. 118) or format the memory card (p. 22).

Lens Error

This error can occur if you hold the lens while it is in motion or when using it in a location with excessive dust or sand in the air. If this error message continues to appear, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk as there may be a problem with the lens.
A camera error was detected (Error number)
If an error code appears directly after taking a picture, the shot may not have been recorded. Check the image in Playback mode. If this error code reappears, note the Error number (Exx) and contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk as there may be a problem with the camera.
Information Displayed on the Screen
Shooting (Information Display)
Battery Charge Indicator (p. 15) Camera Orientation* White Balance (p. 72) My Colors (p. 73) Drive Mode (p. 74) Camera Shake Warning (p. 26) Metering Modes (p. 81) Image Quality (Compression) (p. 69) / Recording Pixels (pp. 68, 86) Still Images: Recordable Shots (p. 18) Movies: Remaining Time/ Elapsed Time (p. 32) *

Self-Timer (pp. 62, 74, 75) Disp. Overlay (p. 123) Digital Zoom Magnification (p. 59) / Digital Tele-converter (p. 60) Focusing Zone (pp. 67, 68), AF Lock (p. 81) Shooting Mode Flash Mode (pp. 58, 67, 83) Red-Eye Correction (p. 83)
Spot AE Point Frame (p. 81) AF Frame (p. 25) Date Stamp (p. 61) ISO Speed (p. 71) AE Lock (p. 82), FE Lock (p. 82) Shutter Speed Aperture Value Exposure Compensation (p. 66) Zoom Bar (p. 24) Image Stabilizer (p. 123) Time Zone (p. 120)
: Standard, : Held vertically When shooting, the camera detects if it is held vertically or horizontally, and adjusts settings accordingly for the best shot. It also detects orientation during playback, so you can hold the camera in either orientation and it will automatically rotate images for correct viewing. This function may not operate correctly when the camera is pointed straight up or down.
Playback (Detailed Information Display)
My Category (p. 104) Shooting Mode ISO Speed (p. 71) Exposure Compensation (p. 66), Exposure Shift Amount (p. 87) White Balance (p. 72) Histogram (p. 45) Compression (Image Quality) (p. 69) Recording Pixels (p. 68), AVI (Movies) (p. 86) Battery Charge Indicator (p. 15)
Metering Modes (p. 81) Folder Number File Number (p. 118) Displayed image number/Total number of images Shutter Speed Aperture Value, Image Quality (Movies) Flash (p. 67) Focusing Zone (pp. 67, 68) File Size (pp. 68, 86)
Still Images: Recording Pixels (p. 69) Movies: Movie Length (p. 86) Image Editing (pp. 106 108) Protect (p. 98) Tagged as favorites (p. 103) My Colors (p. 73) Red-Eye Correction (p. 108) Shooting Date and Time (p. 61)
Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode
Shooting modes Function Exposure Compensation (p. 66)/Exposure Shift (p. 87) e Focusing Zone (pp. 67, 68) u h ! *1 Flash (pp. 58, 67, 83) *1 G A 9
Self-Timer (pp. 62, 74, 75) AE Lock (p. 82)/FE Lock (p. 82) AF Lock (p. 81) Face Selection (p. 80) Screen Display (p. 44) TV Display (p. 97)
$ *2 Information View No Information Func. Menu W

ISO Speed (p. 71)

White Balance (p. 72) My Colors (p. 73) Light Metering (p. 81) Drive Mode (p. 74)
Recording Pixels (p. 68)/Compression Ratio (Image Quality) (p. 69)/ Image Quality (p. 86)
*1 *2 *3 *4 Slow Synchro when the flash fires. Possible settings: seconds in [Delay], and shots in [Shots]. Recording pixels fixed at , compression ratio (image quality) fixed at. A recording pixel setting of will display, the image will be fixed at 1600 x 1200 pixels. The compression setting (image quality) is selectable.
K " w O P t *1

*1 *1

*1 *1

Func. Menu *4

Selectable, or set automatically. Not selectable

Specifications

Camera Effective Pixels. Approx. 12.1 million, Approx. 10.0 million Image Sensor. 1/2.3-inch type CCD (Total number of pixels: Approx. 12.4 million, Approx. 10.6 million) Lens. 6.2 (W) 24.8 (T) mm 35mm film equivalent: 35 (W) 140 (T) mm f/2.7 (W) f/5.6 (T) Zoom Factor. Approx. 4.0x (Up to approx. 16x in combination with the optical zoom) LCD Monitor. 2.7-inch type TFT LCD color monitor Approx. 230,000 dots, Picture coverage approx. 100% AF Frame Mode. Face AiAF/Center Focusing Range (from end of lens). Auto: 3 cm (1.2 in.) infinity (W)/30 cm (12 in.) infinity (T) Normal: 5 cm (2.0 in.) infinity (W)/30 cm (12 in.) infinity (T) Macro: cm (1.2 in. 2.0 ft.) (W) Infinity: 3.0 m (9.8 ft.) infinity Kids&Pets: 1.0 m (3.3 ft.) infinity Shutter. Mechanical shutter and electronic shutter used together Shutter Speed. 1 1/1600 sec. 15 1/1600 sec. (Total shutter speed range) Image Stabilization. Lens-shift type Metering System. Evaluative, Center-weighted average or Spot Exposure Compensation. 2 stops in 1/3-stop increments ISO speed (Standard Output Sensitivity, Recommended Exposure Index). Auto, ISO 80 /100/200/400/800/1600 White Balance. Auto, Day Light, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom Built-in Flash. Auto, On, Slow Synchro, Off * Red-eye reduction/Red-eye correction/FE lock settings available Built-in Flash Range. 30 cm 4.0 m (12 in. 13.1 ft.) (W)/30 cm 2.0 m (12 in. 6.6 ft.) (T) Shooting Modes. P, Auto, Easy, Portrait, Landscape, Night Snapshot, Kids&Pets, Indoor, SCN, Movie SCN Mode: Face Self-Timer, Low Light, Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Beach, Foliage, Snow, Fireworks, Long Shutter Continuous Shooting. Normal: Approx. 0.8 images/sec. Low Light: Approx. 2.6 images/sec.
Normal: Approx. 0.8 images/sec. Low Light: Approx. 2.1 images/sec. Self-timer. Approx. 10-sec./Approx. 2-sec. delay, Custom Timer Recording Media. SD memory card, SDHC memory card, SDXC memory card, MultiMediaCard, MMCplus memory card, HC MMCplus memory card
File Format. Design rule for Camera File system and DPOF compliant (version 1.1) Data Type. Still images: Exif 2.2 (JPEG) Movies: AVI (Image data: Motion JPEG, Audio data: WAVE (Monaural)) Number of Recording Pixels (Still images). Large: 4000 x 3000 pixels Medium 1: 3264 x 2448 pixels Medium 2: 2592 x 1944 pixels Medium 3: 1600 x 1200 pixels Small: 640 x 480 pixels Widescreen: 4000 x 2248 pixels Large: 3648 x 2736 pixels Medium 1: 2816 x 2112 pixels Medium 2: 2272 x 1704 pixels Medium 3: 1600 x 1200 pixels Small: 640 x 480 pixels Widescreen: 3648 x 2048 pixels (Movies). 640 x 480 pixels (30 frames/sec.*) 640 x 480 pixels (30 frames/sec. LP*) 320 x 240 pixels (30 frames/sec.*) * Actual frame rate is 29.97 frames/sec. Compression (Still images). Fine, Normal Number of Possible Shots (CIPA compliant). Approx. 240 images, Approx. 230 images Playback Function. Single Image, Easy, Movie, Magnified Display, Index, Jump, Magnified, Slideshow Editing Function. Erase, Protect, Rotate, Favorites , My Category , Red-Eye Correction, Trimming , Resize Direct Print Type. PictBridge compliant Interface. Digital input/output: Hi-Speed USB (mini-B compatible)* Analog audio output: Monaural* Analog video output: NTSC/PAL selectable* * Dedicated connector (female) with unified type of digital, audio and video. Communication Settings. MTP, PTP Power. Battery Pack NB-8L (Rechargeable lithium-ion battery) AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC60 (sold separately) Operating Temperatures. C (F) Operating Humidity. 10 90% Dimensions (CIPA compliant). 97.2 x 58.2 x 28.1 mm (3.83 x 2.29 x 1.11 in.) Weight (CIPA compliant). Approx. 155 g (5.47 oz.) (Including the battery and memory card) Approx. 136 g (4.79 oz.) (Camera body only)

Battery Pack NB-8L

Type. Voltage. Capacity. Charging Cycles. Operating Temperature. Dimensions. Weight. Rechargeable lithium-ion battery 3.6 V DC 740 mAh Approx. 300 times C (F) 35.4 x 40.4 x 5.9 mm (1.39 x 1.59 x 0.23 in.) Approx. 17 g (0.6 oz.)
Rated Input. V AC (50/60 Hz 12 VA), 0.10 A (100 V) 0.07 A (240 V) Rated Output. 4.2 V DC, 0.65 A Charge Time. Approx. 1 hour 30 min. Operating Temperature. C (F) Dimensions. 81.0 x 25.0 x 56.0 mm (3.19 x 0.98 x 2.20 in.) Weight. Approx. 63 g (2.22 oz.) (CB-2LA) Approx. 60 g (2.12 oz.) (CB-2LAE, excluding power cord)
All data is based on tests by Canon. Camera specifications or appearance are subject to change without notice.

Handling Precautions

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, motors or other devices that generate strong electromagnetic fields. Exposure to strong magnetic fields may cause malfunctions or corrupt image data. If water droplets have fallen onto, or dirt is stuck on the camera or screen, wipe with a dry soft cloth or eyeglass wiper. Do not rub or apply force. Never use cleaners containing organic solvents to wipe the camera or screen. Use a commercially available blower brush to remove dust from the lens. For stubborn dirt contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed on the customer support leaflet supplied with your camera. When you move the camera rapidly from cold to hot temperatures, condensation may form on the internal or external surfaces of the camera. To avoid condensation, put the camera in an airtight, resealable plastic bag and let it adjust to temperature changes slowly before removing it from the bag. If condensation has formed, stop using the camera immediately. Continued use may damage the camera. Remove the battery and memory card, and wait until the moisture has completely evaporated before resuming use.

Numerics

3:2 Guide..123 Digital Tele-Converter.. 60 Digital Zoom.. 59 Display Language.. 21 Display Overlay. 123 DPOF.. 112
AC Adapter Kit..39, 126 Accessories..39 AE Lock..82, 87 AF Frames..25 AF Focus AF Lock..81 AV Cable..2, 97
Easy Mode.. 29, 30 Editing Red-Eye Correction.. 108 Resizing (Making Images Smaller). 106 Trimming.. 107 Equipment Default Settings. 50 Holding the Camera. 13 Erasing All Images. 101 Erasing Images.. 28, 101 Error Messages. 130 Exposure AE Lock.. 82, 87 Compensation.. 66 FE Lock.. 82 Shift.. 87

Battery Battery Charger..2, 39 Charge...14 Charge Indicator..15 Date/Time Battery..20 Power Saving.45, 119, 120 Beach (Scene Mode)..56 Black and White Images.73
Camera Shake..58, 123 Center..78 Clock Function..52 Components Guide..42 Compression Ratio (Image Quality)..69 Continuous Shooting..74 Custom White Balance.72
Face AiAF.. 78 Face Selection.. 80 Face Self-Timer (Scene Mode). 63 Factory Settings Default Settings Favorites.. 103 FE Lock... 82 File Numbering.. 118 Fireworks (Scene Mode).. 56 Flash Off... 58 On... 67 Slow Synchro.. 83 Focus AF Frame Mode.. 78 AF Frames.. 25
Date and Time Adding to Image.61 Changing..20 Date/Time Battery..20 Settings..19 Date/Time Date and Time Default Settings..50 Deleting Erasing Images DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk.2
Index AF Lock..81 AF-Point Zoom..79 Face Selection..80 Focus Check..95 Focus Lock...76 Foliage (Scene Mode)..56 Format Memory Cards, Formatting Formatting (Memory Card).22, 51 FUNC. Menu Basic Operations..46 List...134
Macro.. 67 Magnified Display.. 96 Memory Cards.. 16 Available Shots. 18, 69, 70 Formatting.. 22, 51 Menu Basic Operations.. 47 List.. 136 Metering Mode.. 81 Mode Dial.. 42 Movies Editing... 89 Image Quality (Frame Rate).. 86 Recording Pixels.. 86 Shooting Time.. 32, 86 Viewing (Playback). 33, 88 MultiMediaCard/MMCplus/HC MMCplus Memory Card Memory Cards My Category... 104 My Colors.. 73

Grid Lines...123

Histogram..45 Household Power..126
Image Quality Compression Ratio Images Display Time..122 Erasing Images.28, 101 Playback Viewing Protect..98 Indicator...43 Indoor (Scene Mode)..55 Infinity..68 Interface Cable..2 ISO Speed..71
Night Snapshot (Scene Mode). 54 Number of Shots. 15, 69, 70
Package Contents.. 2 Personal Printing Guide. 2 PictBridge.. 110 Playback Button. 27, 43 Playback Viewing Playback With Transition Effects. 96 Portrait (Scene Mode).. 54 Postcard Size... 70 Poster Effect (Scene Mode).. 57 Power Button.. 42 Power Saving.. 45, 119, 120 Print Settings (DPOF).. 112 Printers.. 40, 110 Printing.. 110 Program AE.. 66 Protect... 98
Kids&Pets (Scene Mode)..54
Lamp..42, 62, 121, 122 Landscape (Scene Mode).54 LCD Monitor Screen Long Shutter (Scene Mode).84 Low Light (Scene Mode).56

PowerShot A3000 IS

A-Series Digital Camera

model #4254B001

Features:
Thinly designed, powerful A-Series camera with 10.0 Megapixels and 4x Optical Zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer that makes capturing that great shot even easier. Advanced DIGIC III Image Processor with evolved Face Detection Technology for extraordinary control and performance. Lithium-ion battery makes the camera lighter and offers an easy alternative to recharge battery. New scene modes such as Super Vivid for additional bursts of color, and Poster Effect for a unique artistic look and creativity. Smart AUTO will do the work for you by intelligently selecting the proper settings for the camera based on 18 predefined shooting situations. Low Light mode for improved shooting in dimly lit situations. Large, bright 2.7 LCD makes viewing images a breeze.

Item #22

PowerShot A3000 IS Kit includes:
PowerShot A3000 IS Silver Body Lithium-ion NB-8L Battery Charger CB-2LA Wrist Strap WS-800 Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM USB Interface Cable IFC-400PCU AV Cable AVC-DC400