Canon A1000 IS User Manual

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Getting Started Guide

ENGLISH

CEL-SJ58A210

Conventions Used in this Guide

Language that displays on the screen appears Inside ['].
Buttons on the camera body are represented by the following Icons.

button
FUNC./SET (Functlon/Set) button

button

MENU button

Troubleshooting tips for common problems.

§ : Hints for getting more out of your camera.
): Notes for preventing malfunction.
’: Supplemental explanation.

(p. XX): XX stands for reference page number.
This guide assumes all functions are at their default settings unless

otherwise noted.
This camera can use various types of memory cards These are

collectively referred to as memory cards in this guide.

Electronic Manuals

Once you have mastered the basics, use the camera's many features to
shoot more challenging photos.

The electronic manuals are Included in the
supplied CD-ROM

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Safety Precautions

Batteries

Use only recommended batteries.
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 a battery 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 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.

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

Remove and store the batteries when you are not using the camera.

If the 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.

Table of Contents

Checking the Package Contents...................................................................ii

Conventions Used in this Guide..................................................................1

Electronic Manuals.......................................................................................1

Read This First.............................................................................................2

Safety Precautions........................................................................................4

LCD Monitor Precautions.............................................................................6

Attaching the Wrist Strap/Holding the Camera.............................................7

Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card

Setting the Date and Time..........................................................................12

Setting the Display Language
Pressing the Shutter Button

Taking Pictures...........................................................................................16

Viewing Images

Erasing Images...........................................................................................19

Printing Images...........................................................................................20

Shooting Movies.........................................................................................22

Viewing Movies...........................................................................................24

Transferring Images to a Computer............................................................25

Accessories.................................................................................................30

Separately Sold Accessories......................................................................32

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Attaching the Wrist Strap/Holding the Camera

• Use the included strap to avoid dropping the camera during use.
' 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.

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Close the cover.

I Close the cover 0 and press downward _

as you slide it untii it dicks into piace 0.

Removing the Memory Card

) Push the memory card untii you hear a

dick, then reiease and pull out the card.

Inserting the Batteries and Memoiy Card