Canon Digital Ixus 310 Hs User Guide

							
Camera User Guide
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• Make sure you read this guide, including the “Safety Precautions” section, before using the camera.
• Reading this guide will help you learn to use the camera  properly.
• Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future.
 
						

							
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Check if the following items are included in your camera package.
If anything is missing, contact the retailer where you purchased the camera.
Using the ManualsAlso refer to the manuals on the DIGITAL CAMERA Manuals Disk.
•Camera User Guide (This Guide)
Once you have mastered the basics, use the camera’s many 
features to shoot more challenging photos.
• Software Guide
Read when you want to use the included software.
•A memory card is not included.
• Adobe Reader is required to view the PDF manuals. Microsoft Word/
Word Viewer can be installed to view the Word manuals (required only for 
manuals for the Middle East).
Checking the Package Contents
Battery Charger 
CB-2LY/CB-2LYE
Camera Battery Pack NB-6L 
(with Terminal Cover)
Interface Cable IFC-400PCU Wrist Strap 
WS-DC10Stereo AV Cable AVC-DC400ST
Warranty System  BookletGetting StartedDIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk
 
						

							
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Test Shots and Disclaimer
Take some initial test shots and play them back 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.
Warning Against Copyright Infringement
The images recorded with this camera are intended for personal use. Do not 
record images that infringe upon copyright laws without the prior permission 
of the copyright holder. Please be advised that in certain cases the copying 
of images from performances, exhibitions, or commercial properties by 
means of a camera or other device may contravene copyright or other legal 
rights even if the image was shot for personal use.
Warranty LimitationsFor information on your cameras warranty, please refer to the Canon 
Warranty System Booklet supplied with your camera. 
For Canon Customer Support contacts, please see the Warranty System 
Booklet. 
LCD Monitor (Screen)
•The LCD monitor is produced with extremely high-precision manufacturing 
techniques. More than 99.99% of the pixels operate to specification, but 
occasionally non-performing pixels may appear as bright or dark dots. This 
is not a malfunction and has no effect on the recorded image.
• The LCD monitor may be covered with a thin plastic film for protection 
against scratches during shipment. If so, remove the film before using the 
camera.
Camera Body TemperaturePlease take care when operating the camera for an extended period as the 
camera body may become warm. This is not a malfunction.
Read This First
 
						

							
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What Do You Want to Do?
4zShoot, leaving it to the camera to make settings .........................25
Ot
Take good people shots
Shoot various other scenes Shoot with special effects
I w
P
VPortraits 
(p. 64) Facial expressions 
(p. 81)
Kids and pets 
(p. 65) At the beach 
(p. 65) Against snow 
(p. 66)
Night Scene  (p. 65) Low Light 
(p. 65) Foliage 
(p. 65) Fireworks 
(p. 66)
Fish-eye Effect  (p. 69) Toy Camera Effect 
(p. 75)
Miniature Effect 
(p. 70)
Monochrome  (p. 74) Super vivid colors 
(p. 68) Poster Effect 
(p. 68)
Creative Light Effect  (p. 71)
Shoot
zFocus on faces.................................................................. 25, 64 , 95
zShoot in places where I cannot use the flash 
(turn off the flash) ......................................................................... 54
zTake pictures with me in them too (self-timer) .................58, 59 , 78
zInsert the date and time into my shots ......................................... 57
zTake a picture while shooting a movie .........................................67
 
						

							
What Do You Want to Do?
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1zLook at my pictures ......................................................................28
zAutomatically play back pictures (slideshow) ............................. 124
zLook at my pictures on a TV ...................................................... 133
zLook at my pictures on a computer. ............................................. 34
zQuickly search pictures ..............................................................120
zErase pictures ......................................................................30, 139
View
EzShoot movies ....................................................................... 31, 111
zView movies ................................................................................. 33
zShoot fast moving subjects and play them back 
in slow motion ............................................................................114
Shoot/View Movies
2zEasily print pictures ....................................................................152
Print
zSave images to a computer ......................................................... 34
Save
3zTurn off sounds ............................................................................49
zUse the camera abroad........................................................16, 169
zUnderstand what is displayed on the screen ............................. 187
Other
 
						

							
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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
Conventions Used in This Guide .......9
Safety Precautions...........................10
Using the Touch Panel ....................14
Charging the Battery ........................15
Compatible Memory Cards (Sold Separately) ...........................17
Inserting the Battery and  Memory Card .................................17
Setting the Date and Time ...............20
Setting the Display Language ..........22
Formatting Memory Cards ...............23
Pressing the Shutter Button .............24
Taking Pictures (Smart Auto)...........25
Viewing Images ...............................28
Active Display ..................................29
Erasing Images ................................30
Shooting Movies ..............................31
Viewing Movies ................................33
Transferring Images  to a Computer for Viewing .............34
Accessories .....................................38
Separately Sold Accessories ...........39
Components Guide ..........................42
Screen Display.................................44
Indicator ...........................................45 FUNC. Menu – Basic Operations .... 46
MENU – Basic Operations .............. 47
Changing the Sound Settings ......... 49
Adjusting the Screen Brightness ..... 50
Returning the Camera to Default 
Settings ......................................... 51
Power Saving Function  (Auto Power Down) ....................... 52
Turning the Flash Off ...................... 54
Zooming in More Closely on  Subjects (Digital Zoom)................. 55
Inserting the Date and Time ............ 57
Using the Self-Timer ....................... 58
Changing the Recording Pixel  Setting (Image Size) ..................... 60
Changing the Compression Ratio  (Image Quality) ............................. 60
Shooting in Various Conditions ....... 64
Making Short Movi es Automatically 
(Movie Digest) ............................... 67
Adding Effects and Shooting ........... 68
Detecting a Face and Shooting  (Smart Shutter) ............................. 76
High-Speed Continuous Shooting  (High-speed Burst) ........................ 80
Capturing the Best Facial  Expressions (Best Image 
Selection) ...................................... 81
Table of Contents
1 Getting Started................... 13
2 Learning More .................... 41
3 Shooting with Commonly  Used Functions .................. 53
4 Adding Effects and Shooting in Various Conditions ........ 63
 
						

							
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Shooting in Program AE ................. 84
Adjusting the Brightness (Exposure Compensation) ............ 85
Turning the Flash On ...................... 85
Adjusting the White Balance ........... 86
Changing the ISO Speed ................ 88
Correcting the Brightness and  Shooting (i-Contrast)..................... 89
Changing the Aspect Ratio ............. 90
Continuous Shooting....................... 91
Changing the Tone of an Image  (My Colors) ................................... 92
Shooting Close-ups (Macro) ........... 94
Shooting Far Away Subjects  (Infinity) ......................................... 94
Changing the AF Frame Mode........ 95
Magnifying the Focal Point.............. 97
Choosing the Subject to  Focus On (Touch AF) ................... 98
Shooting with the AF Lock .............. 99
Shooting with Servo AF ................ 100
Changing the Metering Method..... 101
Shooting with the AE Lock ............ 102
Shooting with the FE Lock ............ 102
Shooting with Slow Synchro ......... 103
Red-Eye Correction ...................... 104
Checking for Shut Eyes ................ 105
Setting the Shutter Speed ............. 108
Setting the Aperture Value ............ 109 Shooting Various Kinds of 
Movies ......................................... 112
Shoot Movies That Look Like a  Miniature Model (Miniature 
Effect) .......................................... 113
Shooting Super Slow Motion  Movies ......................................... 114
Changing the Image Quality .......... 116
Other Shooting Functions.............. 117
Editing ........................................... 117
Quickly Searching Images............. 120
Viewing Images in Filtered  Playback...................................... 123
Viewing Slideshows....................... 124
Checking the Focus....................... 126
Magnifying Images ........................ 127
Viewing Each Image in a Group .... 128
Displaying Various Images  (Smart Shuffle) ............................ 130
Changing Image Transitions ......... 131
Easy Operations with Touch  Actions ........................................ 131
Viewing Images on a TV ............... 133
Protecting Images ......................... 137
Erasing All Images ........................ 139
Tagging Images as Favorites ........ 141
Organizing Images by Category  (My Category) ............................. 143
Rotating Images ............................ 144
Resizing Images ............................ 145
Trimming ....................................... 146
5 Choosing Settings  Yourself............................... 83
6 Getting More Out of Your Camera ..............................107
7 Using Various Functions for  Shooting Movies.............. 111
8 Using Various Playback and Editing Functions ............ 119
 
						

							
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Adding Effects with the My Colors Function .......................................148
Correcting the Brightness  (i-Contrast)...................................149
Correcting the Red-Eye Effect .......150
Printing Images ..............................152
Choosing Images for Printing  (DPOF) ........................................159
Changing Camera Settings............164
Changing Shooting Function  Settings........................................171
Changing Playback Function  Settings........................................176 Using Household Power................ 178
Using an Eye-Fi Card .................... 179
Troubleshooting ............................ 181
List of Messages That Appear 
on the Screen.............................. 184
Information Displayed  on the Screen.............................. 187
Handling Precautions .................... 191
Functions Available in Each  Shooting Mode ............................ 192
Menus ........................................... 196
Playback Mode FUNC. Menu........ 200
Specifications ................................ 201
Index ............................................. 205
9 Printing ............................. 151
10 Customizing Camera  Settings ............................ 163
11 Useful Information ........... 177
 
						

							
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•Icons are used in the text to represent the camera buttons and switches.
• Language that displays on the screen appears inside [ ] (square brackets).
• : Things you should be careful about
• : Troubleshooting tips
• : Hints for getting more out of your camera
• : Supplemental information
• (p. xx): Reference pages (“xx” stands for a page number)
• This guide assumes all functions are at their default settings.
• The various types of memory cards that can be used in this camera are 
collectively referred to as memory cards in this guide.
Conventions Used in This Guide
 
						

							
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•Before using the product, please ensure that you read the safety precaut\
ions 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.
• Be sure to also check the guides included with any separately sold accessories you 
use.
 WarningDenotes the possibility of serious injury or death.
• Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to people’s eyes.
Exposure to the intense light produced by the flash could damage eyesight. In particular, 
remain at least one meter (39 inches) away from infants when using the flash.
• Store this equipment out of the reach of children and infants.
Strap: Putting the strap around a child’s neck could result in asphyxiation.
• Use only recommended power sources.
• Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the product.
• Avoid dropping or subjecting the product to severe impacts.
• To avoid the risk of injury, do not touch the interior of the product if it has been 
dropped or otherwise damaged.
• Stop using the product immediately if it emits smoke, a strange smell, or 
otherwise behaves abnormally.
• Do not use organic solvents such as alcohol, benzine, or thinner to clean the 
equipment.
• Do not let the product come into contact with water (e.g. sea water) or other 
liquids.
• Do not allow liquids or foreign objects to enter the camera.
This could result in electrical shock or fire.
If liquids or foreign objects come into contact with the camera interior, immediately turn 
the camera power off and remove the battery.
If the battery charger becomes wet, unplug it from the outlet and consult your camera 
distributor or a Canon Customer Support Help Desk.
• Use only the recommended battery.
• Do not place the battery near or in direct flame.
• Unplug the power cord periodically, and using a dry cloth, wipe away any dust 
and dirt that has collected on the plug, the exterior of the power outlet, and the 
surrounding area.
• Do not handle the power cord with wet hands.
• Do not use the equipment in a manner that exceeds the rated capacity of the 
electrical outlet or wiring accessories. Do not use if the power cord or plug are 
damaged, or not fully plugged into the outlet.
• Do not allow dirt or metal objects (such as pins or keys) to contact the terminals 
or plug.
The battery may explode or leak, resulting in electrical shock or fire. This could cause 
injury and damage the surroundings. In the event that a battery leaks and the battery acid 
contacts eyes, mouth, skin or clothing, immediately flush with water.
Safety Precautions