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Canon Powershot A1300 Getting Started

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Please refer to the complete user guide included
on the CD-ROM for more detailed information.
• Before use, be sure to read this guide, including the
safety precautions.
• This guide will familiarize you with how to use the camera
correctly.
• Keep the guide handy for future reference.

Getting Started

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  • Page 1: Getting Started

    Getting Started Please refer to the complete user guide included on the CD-ROM for more detailed information. • Before use, be sure to read this guide, including the safety precautions. • This guide will familiarize you with how to use the camera correctly.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Package Contents Before use, make sure the following items are included in the package. If anything is missing, contact your camera dealer. Wrist Strap AA Alkaline Batteries (x2) Camera WS-800 Interface Cable DIGITAL CAMERA IFC-400PCU Solution Disk Warranty Card Getting Started (This Guide) •...

  • Page 3: Compatible Memory Cards

    • Take and review some test shots initially 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.

  • Page 4: Part Names And Conventions In This Guide

    Part Names and Conventions in This Guide Zoom lever Power button Shooting: i (telephoto) / Flash j (wide angle) Tripod socket Playback: k (magnify) / Memory card/battery cover g (index) DC coupler cable port Lamp Strap mount Microphone AV OUT (Audio/video output) / DIGITAL Lens terminal Shutter button...

  • Page 5: Down Button

    The following icons are used to indicate functions that differ depending on the camera model: A1300 Functions and precautions for the PowerShot A1300 only A810 Functions and precautions for the PowerShot A810 only • This guide uses PowerShot A1300 illustrations and screenshots for all explanations.

  • Page 6: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions • Before using the product, please ensure that you read the safety precautions described below. Always ensure that the product is used correctly. • The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended to prevent injuries to yourself and other persons, or damage to the equipment.
  • Page 7 Safety Precautions • 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 an audio CD player (music player). Additionally, this could damage the speakers.
  • Page 8 Safety Precautions • Do not charge batteries of different types at the same time, or use older batteries together with newer batteries. • Do not insert the batteries with the + and – terminals reversed. This may cause the product to malfunction. •...

  • Page 9: Initial Preparations

    Initial Preparations Prepare for shooting as follows. Attaching the Strap Attach the strap. Thread the end of the strap through the strap hole ( ), and then pull the other end of the strap through the loop on the threaded end Holding the Camera Place the strap around your wrist.

  • Page 10: Inserting The Batteries

    ) and hold it down as you slide it until it clicks into the closed position Compatible Batteries Use AA alkaline batteries or Canon AA NiMH batteries (sold separately, see Camera User Guide). • Due to the inconsistent performance of other batteries, use of specified batteries only is recommended.

  • Page 11: Inserting The Memory Card

    Initial Preparations Inserting the Memory Card Insert a memory card (sold separately). Note that before using a new memory card (or a memory card formatted in another device), you should format the memory card with this camera (see Camera User Guide). Check the card’s write-protect tab.

  • Page 12: Setting The Date And Time

    Initial Preparations Setting the Date and Time A screen for setting the date and time is displayed the first time you turn the camera on. Be sure to specify the date and time, which is the basis for dates and times added to your images. Turn the camera on.

  • Page 13: Changing The Date And Time

    Initial Preparations Changing the Date and Time Adjust the date and time as follows. Access the camera menu. Press the n button. Choose [Date/Time]. Move the zoom lever to choose the 3 tab. Press the op buttons to choose [Date/ Time], and then press the m button.

  • Page 14: Display Language

    Initial Preparations Display Language The display language can be changed as needed. Enter Playback mode. Press the 1 button. Access the setting screen. Press and hold the m button, and then press the n button. Set the display language. Press the opqr buttons to choose a language, and then press the m button.

  • Page 15: Trying The Camera Out

    Trying the Camera Out Follow these instructions to turn the camera on, shoot still images or movies, and then view them. Still Images Shooting (Smart Auto) For fully automatic selection of the optimal settings for specific scenes, simply let the camera determine the subject and shooting conditions. Turn the camera on.
  • Page 16 Trying the Camera Out Focus. Press the shutter button lightly, halfway down. The camera beeps twice after focusing, and AF frames are displayed to indicate image areas in focus. AF Frames Shoot. Press the shutter button all the way down. As the camera shoots, a shutter sound is played, and in low-light conditions, the flash fires automatically.

  • Page 17: Shooting Movies

    Trying the Camera Out Movies Shooting Movies You can shoot movies with camera-determined settings, simply by pressing the movie button. Prepare the camera for shooting. Follow steps 1 – 3 on p. 15 to turn the camera on and set it to A mode, and then compose the shot.

  • Page 18: Play Movies

    Trying the Camera Out Still Images Movies Viewing After shooting images or movies, you can view them on the screen as follows. Enter Playback mode. Press the 1 button. Your last shot is displayed. Browse through your images. To view the previous image, press the q button.

  • Page 19: Erasing The Images

    Trying the Camera Out • To switch to Shooting mode from Playback mode, press the shutter button halfway. Erasing the Images You can choose and erase unneeded images one by one. Be careful when erasing images, because they cannot be recovered. Choose an image to erase.
  • Page 20 Trying the Camera Out Still Images Movies Accessing the Help Menu Access on-screen descriptions of scenes detected by the camera, shooting advice, and playback instructions as follows. Press the button to access the Help menu. Press the button again to return to the original display.

  • Page 21: Included Software, Pdf Manuals

    Depending on the country or region where you purchased your camera, the ImageBrowser EX User Guide may not be accessible from the Help function. In such cases, it will either be included on the CD-ROM bundled with your camera, or you can download the latest version from the Canon website.

  • Page 22: System Requirements

    Core Duo 1.83 GHz or higher 1 GB or more Interfaces Free Hard Disk 550 MB or more Space Display 1024 x 768 resolution or higher • Check the Canon website for the latest system requirements, including supported OS versions.
  • Page 23 Included Software, PDF Manuals Installing the Software and PDF Manuals Windows 7 and Mac OS X 10.6 are used here for the sake of illustration. Using the software auto update function, you can update to the latest version and download new functions via the Internet (some software excluded), so be sure to install the software on a computer with an Internet connection.
  • Page 24 Included Software, PDF Manuals Insert the larger plug of the interface cable in the computer’s USB port. For details about USB connections on the computer, refer to the computer user manual. Install the files. Turn the camera on, and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation process.

  • Page 25: Saving Images To A Computer

    For Windows, follow the steps introduced below. In the screen that displays, click the link to modify the program. Choose [Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow] and then click [OK]. Double-click...
  • Page 26 • To start CameraWindow in Windows Vista or XP, click [Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow] on the screen displayed when you turn the camera on in step 2. If CameraWindow is not displayed, click the [Start] menu and choose [All Programs]...
  • Page 27 Included Software, PDF Manuals Using the PDF Manuals Use the included CD-ROM to install the PDF manuals, and a shortcut for the camera manual will be created on the desktop. Adobe Reader is required to view the PDF manuals. • It may not be possible to install the software and PDF manuals on computers that do not meet the system requirements (p.

  • Page 28: Accessories

    This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine Canon accessories. Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this product and/or accidents such as fire, etc., caused by the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories (e.g., a leakage and/ or explosion of a battery pack).

  • Page 29: Specifications

    Hi-Speed USB Interfaces Analog audio output (monaural) Analog video output (NTSC/PAL) AA alkaline batteries (AA NiMH batteries (Canon NB-3AH)) x2 Compact Power Adapter CA-PS800 (included with AC Adapter Kit ACK800) Power • However, connection requires DC Coupler DR-DC10, sold...
  • Page 30 Specifications Number of Shots/Recording Time, Playback Time A1300 Alkaline Batteries NiMH Batteries Power (Supplied)* (Sold Separately)* Number of Shots Screen On Approx. 220 Approx. 500 Screen Off Approx. 750 Approx. 1100 Movie Recording Time* Approx. 1 hour Approx. 2 hours Continuous Shooting* Approx.

  • Page 31: Number Of Shots Per Memory Card

    2531 10219 * In mode • These values are measured according to Canon standards and may change depending on the subject, memory card and camera settings. Recording Time per Memory Card Recording Time per Memory Card Image Quality 8 GB 32 GB 49 min.
  • Page 32 1 – 1/2000 sec. Range in all shooting modes 15 – 1/2000 sec. Aperture f/number f/2.8 / f/7.9(W), f/6.9 / f/20(T) • All data is based on tests by Canon. • Camera specifications or appearance are subject to change without notice.
  • Page 33 MEMO...
  • Page 34 Canon U.S.A., Inc. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. Tel No. (516) 328-5600 Canadian Radio Interference Regulations This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. To ensure proper operation of this product, use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended.

  • Page 35: Trademark Acknowledgments

    Trademark Acknowledgments • The SDXC logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. • This device incorporates exFAT technology licensed from Microsoft. • The iFrame logo and the iFrame symbol are trademarks of Apple Inc. About MPEG-4 Licensing • This product is licensed under AT&T patents for the MPEG-4 standard and may be used for encoding MPEG-4 compliant video and/or decoding MPEG-4 compliant video that was encoded only (1) for a personal and non-commercial purpose or (2) by a video provider licensed under the...
  • Page 36 • Reprinting, transmitting, or storing in a retrieval system any part of this guide without the permission of Canon is prohibited. • Canon reserves the right to change the contents of this guide at any time without prior notice. • Illustrations and screenshots in this guide may differ slightly from the actual equipment.

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