Canon PowerShot A3000 IS User Manual

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Contents

Canon PowerShot A3000 IS User Manual Manual pdf 6 page image

6Table of ContentsChapters 1 – 3 explain the basic operations and frequently used functions ofthis camera. Chapters 4 onward explain the advanced functions, letting youlearn more as you read each chapter.Checking the Package Contents ...... 2Read This First ................................. 3What Do You Want to Do? ............... 4Conventions Used in This Guide ...... 8Safety Precautions............................ 91 Getting Started ............. 13Charging the Battery....................... 14Compatible Memory Cards(Sold Separately) ............................ 16Inserting the Battery and MemoryCard ................................................ 16Setting the Date and Time .............. 19Setting the Display Language......... 21Formatting Memory Cards .............. 22Pressing the Shutter Button............ 23Taking Pictures (Smart Auto).......... 24Viewing Images .............................. 27Erasing Images............................... 28Shooting in Easy Mode................... 29Viewing or Erasing in Easy Mode ... 30Shooting Movies ............................. 31Viewing Movies............................... 33Transferring Images toa Computer for Viewing .................. 34Accessories .................................... 38Separately Sold Accessories .......... 392 Learning More............... 41Components Guide......................... 42Indicator .......................................... 43Screen Display................................ 44Power Saving Function(Auto Power Down)......................... 45FUNC. Menu – Basic Operations ... 46MENU – Basic Operations .............. 47Changing the Sound Settings ......... 48Changing the Screen Brightness .... 49Returning the Camera to DefaultSettings ........................................... 50Low Level Memory CardFormatting ....................................... 51Clock Functions............................... 523 Shooting in SpecialConditions andCommonly UsedFunctions ...................... 53Shooting in Various Conditions ....... 54Shooting in Special Scenes ............ 55Turning the Flash Off ...................... 58Zooming in Closely on Subjects(Digital Zoom).................................. 59Inserting the Date and Time............ 61Using the Self-Timer ....................... 62Using the Face Self-Timer .............. 634 Choosing SettingsYourself ......................... 65Shooting in Program AE.................. 66Adjusting the Brightness(Exposure Compensation) .............. 66Turning the Flash On ...................... 67Shooting Close-ups (Macro) ........... 67Shooting Far Away Subjects(Infinity) ........................................... 68Changing the Recording PixelSetting (Image Size)........................ 68Changing the Compression Ratio(Image Quality)................................ 69Changing the ISO Speed ................ 71Adjusting the White Balance ........... 72COPY