Canon A30 User Guide
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Camera User Guide
• Please read the “Read this First” section (p. 5).
• Please refer to the Quick Start section for a simple explanation of
shooting, replaying and erasing (p. 12).
• Please refer to the Software Starter Guide for information on
installing the software and downloading images.
• Please also read the Printer User Guide included with your
Canon printer.
Flowchart and Reference Guides
This Guide
Shooting with the Camera
Software Starter Guide
Installing the Software
This Guide
Connecting the Camera to a Computer
Software Starter Guide
Downloading Images to a Computer
Printer User Guide
Using the Printer and Printing
Precautions
This digital camera is designed to perform optimally when used with genuine
Canon brand digital camera accessories (“Canon Brand Accessories”).
You may use non Canon Brand Accessories with this Digital Camera. However,
Canon Makes no warranties concerning, and is not responsible for damages
resulting from, use of non Canon Brand Accessories.
Camera Body Temperature
If your camera is used for prolonged periods, the camera body may become
warm. Please be aware of this and take care when operating the camera for an
extended period.
About the LCD Monitor
The LCD monitor is produced with extremely high-precision manufacturing
techniques. More than 99.99% of the pixels operate to specification. Less than
0.01% of the pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as red or black dots.
This has no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a
malfunction.
Video Format
Please set the camera’s video signal format to the one used in your region
before using it with a TV monitor ( p. 134).
Please read through the “Read This First” section (p. 5) before using your
camera.
Disclaimer
¡ While every effort has been made to ensure that the information
contained in this guide is accurate and complete, no liability can be
accepted for any errors or omissions. Canon reserves the right to
change the specifications of the hardware and software described herein
at any time without prior notice.
¡ No part of this guide may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed,
stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form,
by any means, without the prior written permission of Canon.
¡ Canon makes no warranties for damages resulting from corrupted or lost
data due to a mistaken operation or malfunction of the camera, the
software, the CompactFlash™ cards (CF cards), personal computers,
peripheral devices, or use of non-Canon CF cards.
¡ Canon and PowerShot are trademarks of Canon, Inc.
¡ CompactFlash is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation.
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trademarks or trademarks of their respective companies.
Copyright © 2002 Canon Inc. All rights reserved.
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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 mode dial should
be set to
Using the Flash
: This mark denotes issues that may affect the camera’s
operation.
: This mark denotes additional topics that complement
the basic operating procedures.
Question? Look here first.
3 How do I navigate the menus?
Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 41)
3 What settings are available under each function?
and
Will my settings remain in effect even after I’ve turned the
camera off?
Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode
(p. 82)
3 How do I go about printing?
About Printing (p. 100)
3 What functions are available through the menus?
Rec. Menu (p. 130)
Replay Menu (p. 135)
The above sections are shaded on the right edges to make them
easy to find.
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About the Thumb Index
A quick introduction intended for new users who
want to shoot first and learn more later. Tells you how
to get the camera running and how to begin shooting
and playing back images.
Introduces you to all of the camera components, and
explains how to load batteries and use the shutter
button, among other basic functions.
Describes shooting with the camera, from the five
different shooting modes to using the camera’s
various shooting features.
Explains how to review recorded images one at a time
or in index form, how to protect them or erase them,
and more.
Explains how to print and make print settings, and
how to select images for transferring to e-mail.
Explains how to transfer recorded images to a
computer. Also explains how you can connect the
camera to a TV set for shooting and reviewing
images.
Shows the Rec. and Replay menus at a glance and
error messages. Also explains how to replace the date
battery and how to use various separately sold
accessories, such as the Battery and Charger Kit and
lenses.
Quick Start
Preparing the Camera,
Basic Functions
Shooting
Replaying, Erasing
Printing,
Transferring
Connecting
Appendix
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Table of Contents
: Functions and operations tables. These pages are
shaded on the right edges to make them easy to find.
Read this First 5
Quick Start 12
Components Guide 14
Preparing the Camera 18
Installing the Battery Pack ..................................................... 18
Installing a CF Card ............................................................... 22
Setting the Date/Time ............................................................ 25
Setting the Language ............................................................ 27
Attaching the Strap ................................................................29
Basic Functions 30
Turning the Power On ............................................................30
Using the LCD Monitor .......................................................... 32
Using the Viewfinder to Shoot ...............................................37
Pressing the Shutter Button .................................................. 38
Using the Zoom (Focal Length) ............................................. 40
Selecting Menus and Settings ............................................... 41
Shooting-Letting the Camera Select Settings 46
Auto Mode ..................................................................... 46
Reviewing an Image Right After Shooting ............................ 48
Changing the Resolution and Compression ......................... 50
Using the Flash ..................................................................52
/ / Using the Macro/Snapshot/Infinity Modes .............55
Digital Zoom ........................................................................... 57
Continuous Mode .............................................................. 59
Self-Timer .......................................................................... 60
Stitch Assist Mode .................................................................62
Movie Mode ........................................................................... 65
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Shooting-Selecting Particular Effects 67
Program AE ........................................................................... 67
Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture ............... 69
Using the Focus Lock ............................................................71
Switching Between Autofocus Modes ...................................73
Switching Between Light Metering Modes ............................74
Adjusting the Exposure ..................................................... 75
Setting the White Balance............................................... 76
Switching Between Photo Effect Modes ............................... 78
Changing the ISO Speed ...................................................... 79
Resetting the File Number ..................................................... 80
Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode.........................82
Replaying 86
Displaying Images Individually .............................................. 86
Magnifying Images ...........................................................87
Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index View) .................. 88
Viewing Movies ......................................................................90
Rotating Images in the Display ............................................. 92
Auto Play ................................................................................ 93
Protecting Images .................................................................. 94
Erasing 96
Erasing Images Individually ................................................... 96
Erasing All Images ................................................................. 97
Formatting a CF Card ............................................................98
Printing 100
About Printing ...................................................................... 100
Selecting from the Print Order Menu ..................................102
Connecting the Camera to a Printer ...................................104
Printing ................................................................................. 107
Print Settings (Direct Print Function) .................................. 109
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