Canon A800 User Manual
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Chapters 1 – 3 explain the basic operations and frequently used functions of
this camera. Chapters 4 onward explain the advanced functions, letting you
learn more as you read each chapter.
Checking the Package Contents .......2
Read This First ..................................3
What Do You Want to Do? ................4
Table of Contents ..............................6
Safety Precautions.............................8
Conventions Used in This Guide .....10
(Sold Separately)...........................12
Inserting the Batteries and Memory
Card...............................................12
Setting the Date and Time ...............15
Setting the Display Language..........17
Formatting Memory Cards ...............18
Pressing the Shutter Button.............19
Taking Pictures (Smart Auto)...........20
Viewing Images ...............................23
Erasing Images................................24
Shooting Movies ..............................25
Viewing Movies................................27
Transferring Images to a Computer
for Viewing.....................................28
Accessories .....................................32
Separately Sold Accessories ...........33
Components Guide..........................36
Screen Display.................................38
Indicator ...........................................39
FUNC. Menu – Basic Operations ....40
MENU – Basic Operations...............41
Changing the Sound Settings ..........42
Returning the Camera to Default
Settings ......................................... 44
Power Down) ................................ 45
Turning the Flash Off ...................... 48
Zooming in More Closely on
Subjects (Digital Zoom)................. 49
Inserting the Date and Time............ 51
Using the Self-Timer ....................... 52
Changing the Recording Pixel
Setting (Image Size) ..................... 55
Changing the Compression Ratio
(Image Quality) ............................. 55
Shooting in Various Conditions ....... 58
Adding Effects and Shooting........... 61
Using the Face Self-Timer .............. 62
Shooting Long Exposures ............... 63
Shooting in Program AE.................. 66
Adjusting the Brightness
(Exposure Compensation) ............ 67
Turning the Flash On ...................... 67
Adjusting the White Balance ........... 68
Changing the ISO Speed ................ 69
Continuous Shooting....................... 70
Table of Contents
1 Getting Started.................. 11
2 Learning More ................... 35
Used Functions .................47