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Canon A40 Digital Camera User Manual

1. Red Eye Reduction Lamp p 52 a Self Timer Lamp p 60 gt OS Mama piasn p 52 W Terminal Cover Ring Release Button DIGITAL Terminar H e i A V OUT Audio Video Out 4 rw Terminal PowerShot A40 VIDEO OUT Terminal PowerShot A30 p 124 DC IN Terminal p 146 f connecting to your computer use the dedicated USB cable included with the camera pp 104 128 If connecting to a printer use the direct interface cable DIF 100 included with the printer For a list of printers that work with this camera please refer to the System Map 14 LCD Monitor p 32 CF Card Slot Cover p 22 Viewfinder p 37 ON OFF Button p 30 Strap Eyelet p 29 Date Battery Holder p 142 Battery Cover p 18 Battery Cover Lock p 18 Tripod Socket MENU Menu Button p 41 Y Macroy Al Snapshot A Infinity P2 Right AF Lock Button p 55 Gli Continuous Self Timer C lt _ Left Button pp 59 60 Flash SET Set Button p 52 The LCD monitor is covered with a thin plastic sheet for protection against scratches during shipment Remove it before using the camera 15 Preparing the Camera Basic Functions M r 24 Exposure WB White Balance amp Photo Effects 4 Single Image Erase Button pp 75 76 78 96 DISPLAY Display Button p 32 Zoom Button pp 40 57 87
2. Up P M Cad and modes gt mode 2 Press the C or gt button to select a menu item and press the SET button e The remainder of this procedure explains how to use the Rec menu The procedure for using the Replay menu differs depending on the item you select p 42 102 3 Press the 3 or gt gt button to select a setting and press the SET button 4 Press the MENU button 41 Preparing the Camera Basic Functions H Selecting Menus and Settings cont d Rec Menu ai P M ra Modes Available items differ by mode M Replay Menu mode MENU GE Ea D sO For information on amp print settings Selecting from the Print Order Menu p 102 M MENU O Turns the menu on off QJ Selects items and settings si Sets items and settings 42 aa D wO Operation complete MENU O Protect Rotate QI D nO Erase all Transfer cI D nO Auto Play Auto Play starts MENU O Operation complete Preparing the Camera Basic Functions E Images erased Image marked for transferring 43 Menu Settings and Default Settings This chart shows the options for each menu and the default settings Rec Menu Menu Item Available Settings pee L 1600 x 1200 PowerShot A40 M 1024 x 768 Resolution S 640x 480 p 50 St
3. e Standard Print one image per sheet Print index prints multiple EF a Print Type index reduced size images per page Print selected images both in e Both standard and index format O Date Include the date on the print Include the file number on the File No print 1 Display the Print Order menu e For selecting from the menu see Selecting from the Print Order Menv p 102 2 Select the setting and then press the SET button Print Grier CDF 3 Press C or gt button to select the print style or and then press the SET button 116 4 Press C or gt button to make the desired setting and then press the SET button Print Type Q Date Select Standard Index Select On or Off or Both File No Select On or Off 5 Press the MENU button o e f you have chosen Index as the print type you cannot set Date and File No to On at the same time e f you have chosen Both as the print type you can set both Date and File No to On However only the file numbers will be printed on index prints Printing Transferring p El e f you include the date the date will be printed in the format you selected at the Set Date Time menu p 25 o o oo oo ooo 0 o6 6 0 0 0 117 Resetting the Print Settings The Reset feature clears all print selections and resets P
4. PowerShot A40 PowerShot A30 L Large 1600 x1200 pixels 1280 x 960 pixels M Medium 1024 x 768 pixels 1024 x 768 pixels S Small 640 x 480 pixels 640 x 480 pixels i 320 x 240 pixels 320 x 240 pixels m 160 x 120 pixels 160 x 120 pixels Approximate File Size for One Image PowerShot A40 a al L 1600 x 1200 957KB 611KB 302KB M 1024x 768 450KB 294KB 155KB S 640x 480 208KB 141KB 79KB PowerShot A30 a 4 al L 1280x 960 693KB 450KB 228KB M 1024 x 768 450KB 294KB 155KB S 640x 480 208KB 141KB 79KB 166 NiMH Battery NB 1AH Supplied with the optional NiMH Battery NB4 100 set and the Battery Charger Kit CBK100 Type Rechargeable nickel metal hydride battery Nominal Voltage 1 2V DC Typical Capacity 1600 mAh Cycle Life Approx 300 times Operating 0 35 C 32 95 F Temperature Dimensions Diameter 14 5 mm 0 6 in Length 50 mm 2 in Weight Approx 27 g 0 95 oz Battery Charger CB 3AH Supplied with the optional Battery and Charger Kit CBK100 Rated Input 100 240 V AC 50 60 Hz 8 W Rated Output 1 6 V DC 2A Charging Time Approx 220 minutes Operating 0 35 C 32 95 F Temperature Dimensions 113 x 74 x 27 5 mm 4 4 x 2 9 x 1 1 in Weight body Approx 100 g 3 5 oz To charge four NB 1AH NiMH Batteries Compact Power Adapter CA PS500 S
5. 2 Press C or gt button to select an image you wish to protect and then press the SET button to protect it Protected Icon e The ex icon appears on protected images e To remove the protection press the SET button again in protection mode e You can make the selection of images easier by toggling between single replay and Index replay with the Hug button 3 Press the MENU button 94 o e Please note that even protected images are erased when a CF card is reformatted p 98 Replaying Erasing g mum Erasing o e Remember that erased images cannot be recovered Be careful to avoid accidental erasures e This function will not erase protected images p 94 Erasing Images Individually 5 1 Press 3 or button to select the image you want to erase and press the 4j button 2 Press x or button to select Erase and press the SET button f you decide you don t want to erase the image select Cancel instead of Erase 96 Erasing All Images 2 J inthe Replay menu select Erase all and press the SET button The LCD monitor asks for confirmation 2 Press C or gt button to select OK and then press the SET button e f you decide you don t want to erase all unprotected images select Cancel instead of OK Replaying Erasing g 97 Formatting a CF Card Pm You should format new CF cards before using them Q e Format
6. CF card slot cover is open Problem Cause Solution The camera The camera is turned Press the ON OFF doesn t off button for a few function moments no power The battery cover or Be sure these covers are closed securely Batteries are loaded in the wrong direction Reload the batteries in the correct direction Batteries are depleted Replace with unused alkaline or fully recharged batteries four AA size batteries Use a household power source Batteries are not the right type Use only unused AA size alkaline batteries or Canon AA size NiMH batteries For the information about alkaline batteries see Proper Battery Handling p 19 Batteries are not making good electrical contact with the camera Wipe the battery terminals with a clean dry cloth H Appendix 155 Problem Cause Solution The camera The mode dial is set to Turn the mode dial to Ai doesn t shoot gt Replay Auto P Program M Manual Clad Stitch Assist or a Movie The flash is charging Wait until the flash charges You can press the shutter button when the indicator glows a steady orange The CF card is full Insert a new CF card Download images to your computer then erase them from the card to free up more space The CF card is not formatted correctly Format the card p 98 The card may be defective its phys
7. Indicator l To an electrical outlet Aawa one TIA e The indicator flashes while charging then comes on solid when charging is finished ab e This charger can be used only to charge Canon AA size NiMH batteries Please do not attempt to charge any other type of batteries with this charger e Never mix new batteries together with batteries that have been used in other devices e When recharging batteries from the camera always recharge all four of them at the same time e All batteries you place in the charger should be at approximately the same charge state and should have been purchased at the same time Don t mix batteries with different purchase dates or different charge states e Do not attempt to recharge fully charged batteries as doing so may reduce or impair battery performance e Do not recharge batteries in enclosed areas that tend to retain heat e Repeatedly recharging batteries before they become fully depleted may cause batteries to lose capacity Do 144 not recharge the batteries until the LCD monitor displays the Change the batteries message e Wipe the battery terminals well with a dry cloth in the following situations as the terminals may be soiled with oil from one s skin or other dirt If the battery usage time has considerably diminished If the number of recordable images has considerably diminished When charging the batteries insert and remove the
8. Shooting H o e For information about noise reduction see Program AE p 67 El Shutter Speed Display The numbers in the table below indicate the shutter speed in seconds For slower speeds quote marks indicate the decimal place so that 0 3 indicates 0 3 second and 2 indicates 2 seconds 1 1500 1 1250 1 1000 1 800 1 640 1 500 1 400 1 320 1 250 1 200 1 160 1 125 1 100 1 80 1 60 1 50 1 40 1 30 1 25 1 20 1 15 1 13 1 10 1 8 1 6 1 5 1 4 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 08 1 13 1 2 25 32 4 5 6 8 10 13 15 Aperture Setting Display e At any given zoom setting only two aperture settings from F2 8 to F14 are available e Available aperture settings depend on the zoom setting Select from the settings that appear on the LCD monitor 70 Using the Focus Lock PIM The following types of subject may not be suited to autofocus photography Use the focus lock in these situations e Subjects with extremely low contrast to the surroundings e Subjects with extremely bright objects at the center of the composition e Subjects that are moving quickly e Subjects through glass Try to shoot as close to the glass as possible to reduce the chances of light reflecting back off the glass Focus Lock Method 1 Shooting F 1 Aim the camera so that a subject at the same focal distance as the main subject is centered in the brackets in the optical viewfinder or LCD monitor 2 Press and hold the shutte
9. 4 marks appear indicating that you can now set the number of copies for that image Press x or gt gt button to select the number of copies up to 99 114 Index A check mark appears at the upper left Pressing the SET button once selects the image for printing Pressing the SET button again deselects the image so that the check mark disappears 4 Press the MENU button Q e o e 6 6 e e e e 6 6 e oo oo oo e The A mark appears on images that have had print marks set by another DPOF compliant camera These settings will be overwritten by any print marks set by your camera The output of some digital printers or photo lab Services may not reflect the specified print settings Movies cannot be printed e Images are printed in order from oldest to newest by the shooting date e A maximum of 998 images can be marked per CF card e Press the zoom button in step 3 to switch between single and 3 image index replay for selecting an image e When Print Type is set to Both the number of copies can be set When it is set to Index the number of copies cannot be set only one copy will be printed e Print settings can also be assigned to images with the supplied software programs on a computer Printing Transferring f e o o o oo 0 ooo 6 0 0 0 6 e 0 e e e e e oo 115 Setting the Print Style You can set up the print style as follows
10. lt Test Conditions gt Shooting Room temperature 23 C 73 F alternating between wide angle and telephoto every 20 seconds flash used one in four shots power turned off and on again after every eighth shot Replay seconds per image Room temperature 23 C 73 F continuous replay at 3 e For information on handling batteries see Proper Battery handling pp 19 144 164 CF Cards and Estimated Capacities Recordable Images PowerShot A40 FC 8M FC 16M FC 32M FC 64M FC 128M 6 7 15 31 64 128 L a n 24 49 100 200 dl 2 48 99 200 401 Al 16 32 67 135 271 mM gl 2 49 102 205 412 dl 4 92 189 379 760 A 35 70 143 288 577 s d4di so 99 206 415 831 dl e 172 353 707 1417 Movie 18 36 75 152 305 in seconds 48 97 198 399 799 PowerShot A30 FC 8M FC 16M FC 32M FC 64M FC 128M Al 10 21 43 88 177 L aA 16 32 67 135 271 dl 2 64 131 263 528 Al 16 32 67 135 271 um Al 2 49 102 205 412 Aa 4 92 189 379 760 Al 35 70 143 288 577 s A so 99 206 415 831 dl e 172 353 707 1417 Movie 18 36 75 152 305 in seconds 4g 97 198 399 799 165 p Appendix e A Superfine 4 Fine al Normal indicate the compression setting e In the previous tables L Large M Medium S Small En and fij refer to the following image resolutions in pixels
11. CF card error There is something wrong with the CF card CF card full The CF card is too full to store images or accept new print settings Naming error The camera cannot generate a file name for the image you have shot because a the card already contains a folder having the same name as the file to be created or b the file number has already reached maximum possible value Display the Rec menu and set File Number Reset to On Save all images you wish to keep into your computer and reformat the CF card Please note that formatting will erase all data in the card Change the The batteries are dead and the camera can no batteries longer function Replace with new AA size alkaline batteries p 18 or fully recharged batteries Be sure to replace all batteries at the same time No image No images recorded on CF card 138 Image too large You attempted to replay an image whose file size was too large or whose resolution exceeded 3200 x 2400 pixels Incompatible JPEG format You attempted to replay an incompatible JPEG file Corrupted data You attempted to replay an image with corrupted data RAW You attempted to replay an image recorded in the RAW format Unidentified You attempted to replay an image file recorded image in a unrecognized format file recorded by a different camera in a proprietary format etc Cannot magnify The image you attempted to
12. MaintenariCe 5 12 erei TN 154 Dep E 41 Rec Menu 130 Replay Menu 135 Microphone 14 Mode Dial sud M VIG s 50 cte PIN LA dente Ionic ettet esl ue Vasu NEP e 65 ON OFEF b ttOn 2 5 n rrr dia eres 30 Photo Effect ntc t rai cene tpa rx xe een 78 Power Save Function ita 30 Power QUITE i e i orit nera te ree e ETC e Ve NIME NN WESS 30 Household Power Source we 146 Rechargeable Batteries o oumnnoninnninnionicnicnncnnrnnccn cnn cnc caro nac ninia 144 Printing 100 107 Connecting to Printer eese tnn tntntnne 104 DPOF Print Settings sss 114 Print Style dx Print Type uc 116 Printers with the Direct Print Function Printing with DPOF Print Settings Resetting the Print Settings 118 Selecting from the Print Order Menu 102 Selecting Images 114 Setting oo 109 116 Specifying the Printing Area een 112 Program AE unit t rer cette baden ca A De E ree det 67 Protecting Images 3 rrr nne 94 Recordable Images recette ep rcp 34 Recordable Movie Time sese 34 Recorded Movie Time oooocccncoccccccnccccnnonancnnnnnnncnnnnnnn cnn nonnnccnnnnnnos 35 Red Eye Reduction omonconcononocorionoracnncncnaracnnoncnanncnorasnarnancononos 54 Red Eye Reduction Lamp ooocccccnccccccconocccnnonnnncnnnnnnn cnn nonn
13. shooting Set the flash on underexposed too dark The subject is darker than the surroundings Set exposure compensation to a positive value or use spot AE point light metering The subject is beyond the range of the flash When flash is used the distance between lens and subject should not exceed 4 2 m 13 8 ft at maximum wide angle or 2 5 m 8 2 ft at maximum telephoto setting Appendix 159 Problem Cause Solution The subject comes out overexposed too bright The subject is too close to the flash When flash is used the distance between lens and subject should be no less than 26 cm 10 2 in The subject is brighter than the surroundings Set exposure compensation to a negative value Light is shining or reflecting into the Adjust the camera angle not operate pressed while shooting in movie mode camera The flash mode is set so Set the flash to any that the flash always fires other mode except On The flash The flash mode is set Set the flash to any doesn t fire to Off other mode except Off Image not Incorrect video system Set the video system to showing on setting the appropriate setting TV NTSC or PAL for your TV Or use spot AE point light metering The mode dial is Turn the mode dial to turned to cad stitch any mode other than assist Ch Zoom does Zoom button was Operat
14. 3 Press the ON OFF button to turn the camera on p 30 Hold the ON OFF button down until the indicator next to the viewfinder starts flashing green e f the LCD monitor displays the Set Date Time menu set Indicator the date and time p 25 e For information about how to change the language see Setting the Language EON p 27 o TO SA MENU OF 4 Turn the mode dial to LTD ae Auto p 46 3 12 5 Set the focus p 38 Aim the camera at the subject and lightly press and hold the shutter button halfway down The camera beeps twice when the focus is set 6 Shoot the image p 38 Press the shutter button all the way down The camera beeps once to indicate that it has taken the shot Quick Start Y View the recorded image The recorded image displays on the LCD monitor for approximately 2 seconds p 48 For information about how to view other images that you have already taken see Replaying p 86 e o o o 0 ooo oo 0 o e Bl To Immediately Erase the Displayed Image 1 Press the 4 button while the image is displayed 2 Confirm that Erase is selected and press the SET button 9 o oo 0 o o o 6 0 oo ooo 6 6 e e e oo o o o oo 13 Components Guide Shutter Button p 38 Optical Viewfinder Window p 37 Microphone PowerShot A40 only AF assist Beam p 39
15. Do not short circuit the battery terminals with metallic objects such as key holders It could lead to overheating burns and other injuries e Before you discard a battery cover the terminals with tape or other insulators to prevent direct contact with other objects Contact with the metallic components of other materials in waste containers may lead to fire or explosions Discard the batteries in specialized waste facilities if available in your area e Use of batteries not expressly recommended for this equipment may cause explosions or leaks resulting in fire injury and damage to the surroundings Use only recommended batteries and accessories e If using AA size NiMH batteries use only Canon AA size NiMH batteries and charger recommended for use with these batteries Use of another charger may cause batteries to overheat or deform posing risk of fire or electric shock e Disconnect the battery charger or the compact power adapter from both the camera and electrical outlet after recharging and when the camera is not in use to avoid fires and other hazards e The camera terminal of the battery charger cord and the compact power cord is designed for exclusive use with your camera Do not use it with other products or batteries There is a risk of fire and other hazards e Exercise due caution when screwing on the separately sold wide converter tele converter close up lens and conversion lens adapter If they l
16. Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode p 82 e For information on necessary space per image approximate types of CF cards and the number of images per card see Specifications p 165 9 o o o oo oo o 0 0 ooo oo e e e e e 51 Using the Flash iP MI The flash fires automatically as required by the Auto light level Red Eye The flash may fire automatically as required by Reduction the light level The red eye reduction lamp fires Auto with each shot on The flash will fire Q off The flash will not fire Red eye The red eye reduction lamp and the flash reduction always fire Flash on The flash timing is adjusted to slow shutter speeds This reduces the chance that the Slow background will be dark when shots are taken Synchro at night or in rooms with artificial lighting The red eye reduction lamp fires with each shot Use of a tripod is recommended 52 1 Press the button as necessary to select the desired flash mode mp P M n lolo oF oer zs O O O A e o O acer ar G esee Ee 6 O A Default O Available o A Available but cannot be changed after taking the first shot Not available S f 7 2 Shoot the image e The flash can be fired when the upper indicator glows a steady orange e When shooting with a high ISO sensitivitiy and
17. Solution If using Batteries were placed Put batteries back into rechargeable in the charger in the the charger in the batteries wrong direction correct direction Batteries do Poor electrical contact Be sure to set not charge batteries firmly into the charger Be sure that the power cable is firmly connected to the charger and is firmly plugged in to the electrical outlet Battery terminals are Wipe them well with a dirty dry cloth before charging Battery life exceeded Replace all 4 batteries with new ones Shots are The camera was Hold the camera blurry or moving when you took steady when shooting unfocused the shot Autofocus function Be careful not to block hampered by the AF auxiliary light obstruction to AF emitter with your finger assist beam or other items The AF assist beam Set the AF assist beam has been set to Off to On through the menu 158 Problem Cause Solution Shots are blurry or unfocused The subject was outside the range over which the camera can focus Ensure that there is at least 76 cm 2 5 ft between the camera lens and subject Use the macro mode to shoot close ups between 16 to 76 cm 6 3 in to 2 5 ft from the lens when Set to wide angle and between 26 to 76 cm 10 2 in to 2 5 ft when set to telephoto When shooting distant subjects set the camera to infinity mode The subject comes out Insufficient light for
18. brightness of the scene Some settings such as exposure compensation and white balance can be set manually 1 Shoot the image Shooting H o e The nature of CCD image sensors is such that noise in the recorded image increases at slow shutter speeds This camera however applies special processing to images shot at shutter speeds slower than 1 3 seconds to eliminate the noise thereby producing high quality images Nevertheless a certain amount of processing time may be required before the next image can be shot 67 El 68 Differences and Similarities between the P and Modes e Both modes automatically select the shutter speed and aperture settings e The following settings can be adjusted in P mode but not in mode e Exposure Compensation e White Balance e Flash Red Eye Reduction Flash On Slow Synchro e Continuous Mode e Snapshot Infinity e Photo Effects e ISO Speed e Change of Light Metering Method e Focus Lock e Change of AF frame Center only Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture IM You can manually set the shutter speed and aperture to achieve a particular effect This is convenient for shooting fireworks and other images where it is difficult to set the correct exposure automatically J Press the 4 WB button once The Exposure menu appears 2 Select the shutter speed with the CO A buttons 3 Select an aperture setting with the DISPLAY button 4 Shoot the image 69
19. cancel before the next one starts The display will revert to standard replay mode Printing Errors e An error message appears if an error occurs for some reason during the printing process p 140 Select Stop or Resume using Cx or gt gt button and press the SET button e The Resume option may not appear with some error messages Select the Stop option in that case Print Settings Direct Print Function You can specify print settings while the camera is connected to the printer Selecting the Number of Copies 1 While displaying the image press the SET button Press 3 or gt gt button to select copies and press the SET button 2 Press the 3 or gt gt button to specify the desired number of copies e You can specify from 1 to 99 prints 109 Printing Transferring M Setting the Print Style You can select from among the following print styles Standard Prints one image per page Image i i i i Multiple Prints eight copies of the same image on one page Borderless Prints right to the edges of the page Borders 9 pag Bordered Prints with a border Date Prints the image s creation date This setting is only available for Card Size paper 1 While displaying the image press the SET button Press a or gt gt button to select Style and press the SET button 2 Press a or gt gt button to select Image Borders or Date and
20. conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital devices pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help The cables with the ferrite core provided with the digital camera must be used with this equipment in order to comply with Class B limits in Subject B of Part 15 on the FCC rules Do not make any changes
21. converter tele converter or the close up lens as this can result in blindness or impairment of vision Wide Converter WC DC52 Use this converter for taking wide angle shots The wide converter changes the focal length of the camera body s lens by a factor of 0 7 The thread diameter is 52 mm 148 Tele converter TC DC52 This 52 mm threaded diameter magnifying conversion lens is for taking telephoto shots The lens changes the focal length of the camera body s lens by a factor of 2 4x o e t is not possible to attach a lens hood or filter to the wide converter or tele converter f you use the flash when shooting with the wide converter the outer area of the recorded image and especially the lower right corner will come out relatively dark e The wide converter blocks part of the view through the viewfinder e When using the wide converter please set the camera to maximum wide angle When using the tele converter please set the focal length to maximum telephoto At other zoom settings the image will appear as if its corners have been cut off p Appendix 149 Close Up Lens 250D 52 mm This lens makes it easy to take macro shots With the camera set to Macro mode you can use this option to shoot subjects that are 10 to 25 cm 3 9 to 9 8 in at maximum wide angle and 13 to 25 cm 5 1 to 9 8 in at maximum telephoto from the lens tip e Please do not use the flash when shooting with th
22. first or last image Replaying Erasing g 89 Viewing Movies c J Press or 2 button to display an image shot in WN movie mode e A movie displays with the instruction Il on it css n Be x 2 Press the SET button The movie starts playing e When a movie has finished playing it will display the last frame If the SET button is pressed in this state the movie will start playing from the first frame Pausing and Resuming Play e Press the SET button to pause the movie Press it again to resume Fast Forwarding Rewinding e Press lt or button to stop the movie and display the previous or next image or movie 90 Q e You may experience frame dropping and audio breakup when replaying a movie on a computer with insufficient system resources El e You can hear the audio when a movie is played on a TV Adjust the volume on the TV set PowerShot A40 only p 124 9 o 06 0 e 09 ew e o ew 6 6 o e e o o e e Replaying Erasing g Rotating Images in the Display 5 You can rotate an image by 90 or 270 clockwise in the LCD monitor 0 Original J inthe Replay menu select Rotate e For information on using the menu see Selecting Menus and Settings p 41 2 Press a or gt button to select the image you want to rotate and press the SET button e Press the SET button to rotate the image 90 270 and back to original
23. lab to have them printed out later Refer to the System Map included with this camera kit for printer information lt gt NS Digital Print Order Format Optional Canon printer with the direct print function 5 ee E Printed 100 Print Settings for Direct Print Function e Select how many copies you want p 109 e Select the print style p 110 e Standard Multiple e Bordered Borderless e Date On Off y e Select the print area p 112 DPOF Print Settings e Select the image you want to print p 114 e Select how many copies you want p 114 e Select the print style p 116 e Standard Index e Date On Off e File Numbers On Off Transfer Settings e Select the image you want to send through e mail p 122 The DPOF compliant software is needed for actually transferring the images 101 Printing Transferring H Selecting from the Print Order Menu Use the Print Order Menu as shown below to select all print settings e Direct Print Function Set the mode dial to DJ ed DPOF Settings Set the mode dial to P MENU Q gt 25 10 102 MENU O Turns the menu on off GU gt Selects items and settings sO Sets items and settings E Image p 110 Style Borders p 110 Date p 110 L gt SET O p Number of copies p 109 Printing area p 112 Order N
24. on images you wish to transfer and attach to e mails Please use the supplied software for actually transferring images These settings are compatible with the Digital Print Order Format DPOF standards s e The mark will display on images that have had transfer marks set by another DPOF compliant camera These settings will be overwritten by any marks set by your camera Selecting Images for Transferring J inthe Rec menu select Transfer Order e For information on using the menu see Selecting Menus and Settings p 41 2 Select Order and press the SET button e You can remove all the transfer marks at once by selecting Reset 122 3 Select images for transferring e Select an image using x or gt gt button and mark or remove marks from images using the SET button e You can use the same procedures to select images in index replay 3 images Press the Es button to switch between single replay and index replay 4 Press the MENU button Fl e Images are transferred in order from oldest to newest by the shooting date e A maximum of 998 images can be marked per CF card e Transfer settings can also be assigned to images with the supplied software programs on a computer o o o o oo oo 0 e e 6 6 e 0 0 e e e 123 Printing Transferring p zum Viewing Images on a TV Set The camera can connect directly to a TV set allowing you to use the TV scr
25. or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual If such changes or modifications should be made you could be required to stop operation of the equipment 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 MEETS ALL REQUIREMENTS OF THE CANADIAN INTERFERENCE CAUSING EQUIPMENT REGULATIONS R glementation canadienne sur les interf rences radio CET APPAREIL NUMERIQUE DE LA CLASSE B RESPECTE TOUTES LES EXIGENCES DU REGLEMENT SUR LE MATERIEL BROUILLEUR DU CANADA Canon CDI E047 010 XXXXXXXXX 2002 CANON INC PRINTED IN JAPAN
26. orientation 3 Press the MENU button de e Movie images cannot be rotated e f an image has been rotated in the camera before being loaded onto a computer the particular software in use will determine whether or not the rotation settings are retained 92 Auto Play 5 Use this feature to automatically replay all of the images in the CF card Auto Play The LCD monitor displays each image for approximately 3 seconds 1 In the Replay menu select Auto Play e For information on using the menu see Selecting Menus and Settings p 41 Auto play starts e As with the single image display mode pressing the C or button during auto play will advance through the images more rapidly Pausing and Resuming Auto Play e You can pause Auto Play at any time by pressing the SET button You can then restart it by pressing the SET button again Stopping Auto Play To stop Auto Play press the MENU button Replaying Erasing g F e The display interval may vary for some images e Movie images play for the length of time that they were recorded e The power save function is disabled during Auto Play p 30 e o o o oo 0 0 0 0 0 0 93 Protecting Images 2 Use the protect feature to protect important images from accidental erasure J inthe Replay menu select Protect e For information on using the menu see Selecting Menus and Settings p 41
27. the lamp Even better results can be obtained by shooting with the lens set to the wide angle position increasing the lighting in indoor settings or approaching closer to the subject The shutter will not activate for approximately 1 second after the red eye reduction lamp fires in order to improve the effect If you wish a more immediate shutter response set the flash setting to any setting other than the red eye reduction auto setting Y k Using the Macro Snapshot Infinity Modes P M a m Use this mode to record subjects in the range M of 16 to 76 cm 6 3 in to 2 5 ft from the lens acro E O Mode tip when at maximum wide angle and in the range of 26 to 76 cm 10 2 in to 2 5 ft when at the maximum telephoto setting O Snapshot Use this mode to record subjects in the range Mode of 1 5 to 2 5 m 4 9 to 8 2 ft Infinity Use this mode to record landscapes and O Mode distant objects It can also be used for compositions combining both near and distant objects Press the amp Ai sk button as necessary so that O or appears P M ce O O O O A O O 3 9 19 1 5 JJ 9 O O O A O O Available Not available A Available but cannot be changed after taking the first shot 2 Shoot the image 55 Shooting Fi Q e Use the LCD monitor to compose close ups in macro mode since the parallax phenomenon may cause images composed with
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29. 2 in Weight Approx 74 g 2 6 oz 168 Close Up Lens 250D 52mm optional Focal Length 250 mm Focusing Range 100 250 mm 3 9 9 8 in W 130 250 from tip of lens mm 5 1 9 8 in T when mounted on PowerShot A40 or A30 Thread Diameter 52 mm standard filter thread Conversion Lens Adapter LA DC52 is required for mounting to PowerShot A40 or A30 Dimensions Diameter 54 mm 2 1 in Length 10 2 mm 0 4 in Weight Approx 55 g 1 9 oz Conversion Lens Adapter LA DC52B optional Thread Diameter 52 mm standard filter thread Dimensions Diameter 55 7 mm 2 2 in from tip of lens Length 23 mm 0 9 in Weight body Approx 13 g 0 5 oz p Appendix 169 zu Index Ss Adjusting the Exposure essen AF Assist Beam Aperture Setting AUOfOCUS 4e cct tice rit e eere eir needs Batteries c O a aana 18 Battery COVO a E ree v WEM cacao ER PES 18 CHANGE E 21 HANGING etc ia ue 19 Installing ee prs sei aa E EE a bx spese ve ot 18 Performance Possible to Us ri A 19 Rechargeable Batteries 144 CUT MR t 21 CA e CENE 154 CF Cards 22 About CF Cards nica ips 24 CF Card Reader Downloading Images Formatting a CF Card sss 98 SO ceci cai DD IU T E 22 SIOEGCOVOT enimad itp p eaa E e EDU ER D REPE 22 Components Guide wi 14 C
30. 30 1280 x 960 pixels eM Medium 1024 x 768 pixels S Small 640 x 480 pixels p 50 Resolution Movies Sets the resolution of the frames as they are recorded to the CF card e E 320 x 240 pixels e Fi 160 x 120 pixels Compression Sets the relative compression ratio used to record images to CF cards E Superfine aine gi Normal Light Metering Switches between two metering options e Evaluative Spot p 74 130 Item Menu Screen Setting Content Reference Page ISO Speed Sets the sensitivity at which images are recorded The ISO default setting depends on the shooting mode e 50 100 e 200 e 400 AUTO p 79 Sets the AiAF to on the camera automatically selects the AF frame when taking a picture or off AF frame is set to the middle frame On Off Digital Zoom Turns the digital zoom on the digital zoom combines with the optical zoom to zoom images or off On Off p 57 Self timer Sets the self timer countdown time 10 sec e 2 sec p 60 131 E Appendix Item Reference Menu Screen Setting Content Page Review Sets the duration images display on the p 49 LCD monitor after the shutter button is released Off e2sec 10 sec AF assist Beam Turns the AF assist beam on or off p 39 e On Off File No Reset Sets how file number
31. 88 Mode Dial p 17 Bo cue MENU O D DOOM Indicators The upper indicator comes on when you turn on the power and whenever you press the shutter button Upper Indicator Green Ready to shoot or ready to communicate with your computer Flashing Green Camera is busy processing starting up accessing the CF card or transmitting data to your computer Orange Ready to shoot using the flash Flashing Orange Ready to shoot but shutter speed is slow This warns you that the picture may come out blurred Lower Indicator Yellow Macro Snapshot Infinity modes Flashing Yellow Focusing difficulty Although you can press the shutter button it is recommended to use the focus lock to shoot p 71 16 Mode Dial You use the mode dial to select the camera s operating mode Auto The camera automatically makes most of the settings for you p 46 P Program AE You can manually adjust the exposure white balance and other settings before shooting p 67 M Manual You can manually set the shutter speed and aperture to achieve a particular effect p 69 rid Stitch Assist Use this mode when taking shots that you want to stitch into a panorama p 62 m Movie Use this mode to shoot movies p 65 x Replay e Replay or delete images from the CF card pp 86 96 e Download and display images at your computer p 126 e Print images di
32. AF assist beam will sometimes emit when the shutter button is pressed halfway to assist focusing in certain conditions i e dark conditions e The AF assist beam can be turned off p 132 If animals are your subject turn off the beam when shooting in the dark to avoid startling them this may however make it more difficult for the camera to focus 39 Preparing the Camera Basic Functions H Using the Zoom Focal Length The zoom can be adjusted to any setting in the 35 to 105 mm range in 35 mm film equivalent terms Telephoto Wide Angle KC 4 button Press this button to zoom in for a telephoto shot in d E a 444 button Press this button to zoom out for a wide angle shot Digital Zoom When the LCD monitor is on you can digitally zoom in ona subject with the zoom button Images can be zoomed up to 7 5 times PowerShot A40 or 6 times PowerShot A30 which combines the effect of the optical zoom p 57 El e Note that the image appears grainier the more the image is digitally zoomed ee o 6 6 ew e ee e ooo e e e e e e e e o Digital zoom is unavailable in some modes p 82 40 Selecting Menus and Settings Use the menus as shown below to operate the various shooting and replaying settings For information on menu items and settings see Menu Settings and Default Settings p 44 1 Press the MENU button The menu appears
33. EUU ERIS 135 Resetting the Settings to Default sseesssss 137 List of Messages ccccscsestneseesseeeseseeneseessoeesesesseseesseeesees 138 Appendices 142 Replacing the Date Battery ooooooinnccnnncincccccnonncnnannnnananinnnos 142 Using the Optional Battery Kits oonocnnnnininccnconaconocacancnnno 144 Using the Optional Lenses and Lens Adapter 148 Camera Care and Maintenance E Troubleshooting torrente cavers ten Specifications ma Read this First Please Read Test Shots Before you shoot images of subjects of importance to you we strongly recommend that you shoot several trial images to confirm that you are operating the camera correctly Please note that Canon its subsidiaries and affiliates and distributors of its digital cameras are not liable for any consequential damages arising from any malfunction of the Canon digital camera or CompactFlash card CF card resulting in the failure of an image to be recorded or to be recorded in a format that is machine readable Warning Against Copyright Infringement Please note that Canon digital cameras are intended for personal use and must be used in a manner that respects international and domestic copyright laws and regulations 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 l
34. aperture setting and recorded movie time are displayed as in the example on the previous page The following information may also appear with some image files yX An audio file other than a wav file or a file with an unrecognized format is attached A JPEG file not supported by Design rule for Camera File system DCF standards RAW format file BB amp A file with an unrecognized format F e Please note that image information recorded by this camera may not display correctly on other cameras and image information recorded by other cameras may not display correctly on this camera 36 Using the Viewfinder to Shoot Save power by shooting with the viewfinder 1 Align the square brackets autofocus metering field inside the viewfinder on the primary subject to compose the image e The viewfinder has a field of vision of approximately 80 of the actual shooting image Viewfinder 4 7 D o AF brackets Fl About the Autofocus Function e This camera employs AiAF artificial intelligence autofocus technology which uses a broad metering field to calculate the focal distance with high precision It delivers a crisp focus even when the photographic subject is slightly off center Image Seen in Viewfinder vs Recorded Image e Please note that the actual image may differ from the image seen in the optical viewfinder due to the physical separation between the viewf
35. ay Duration p 49 There are two ways to display the image for longer e Keeping the Shutter Button Pressed e Press the SET button while the image is displayed in the LCD monitor e Press the shutter button halfway again to stop displaying it F e You can perform the following while images are displayed Erasing Images Individually p 96 Magnifying Images p 87 ee oo o 02 02 o 1 2 20o o o o 1 oo o 2 e Changing the Image Display Duration The length of time images are displayed after a photo has been taken can be changed from 2 seconds to 10 seconds or turned off 1 In the Rec menu select Review and press the SET button e For information on using the menu see Selecting Menus and Settings p 41 2 Select a Review setting with the COLP buttons and press the SET button With the Off option the image will not automatically display e With the 2 sec or 10 sec options the image will appear for the time selected e You can continue to display the image as long as the shutter button is fully held pressed regardless of the Review setting e Another picture can be taken even while the last is displayed 3 Press the Menu button 49 Shooting A Changing the Resolution and Compression You can change the resolution and compression exclud ing movies settings to suit the purpose of the image you are about to shoot The resolut
36. batteries two or three times before charging When charging completes in a matter of a few minutes the battery charger indicator remains lit e You may not be able to fully charge the batteries due to their specifications right after purchase or after long periods of non use If this happens use the batteries until their charge is depleted before charging them again After doing this several times battery performance will be restored If battery usage time is considerably low despite their terminals being wiped and the battery charger s indicator remaining lit it is possible that the batteries have reached the end of their lifespan Switch to different unused batteries If you are purchasing new batteries look for Canon s AA size NiMH batteries four piece set Leaving batteries in the camera or charger may damage it causing battery leakage Remove batteries from the camera or charger and store in a dry cool location when not in use El e lt takes approximately 220 minutes for the charger to fully recharge the batteries as determined by testing at Canon facilities Please do not charge batteries in areas where the temperature is outside the range of 0 to 35 C 32 to 104 F e Charging time varies according to ambient temperature and to the batteries initial charge state p Appendix 145 Using the Household Power Source AC Adapter Kit ACK600 This optional adapter kit allows you to operate the cam
37. canon MNONO N Canon CDI E047 PowerShot A40 PowerShot AJO DIGITAL CAMERA Camera User Guide Camon 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 DPOF Please refer to the Software Starter Guide for information on installing the software and downloading images E Please also read the Printer User Guide included with your DIRECT Canon printer PRINT Flowchart and Reference Guides Software Starter Guide Downloading Images to a Computer Printer User Guide z 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 misf
38. ce the performance of alkaline batteries may differ according to brand the operating time of the batteries you purchase may not be as long as the batteries that came with the camera e Camera operating time may shorten at low temperatures when alkaline batteries are used Also due to their specifications alkaline batteries may expire faster than NiMH batteries If you are using the camera in cold areas or for a long time we recommend using Canon AA size NiMH Battery Kit a four piece set e While it is possible to use AA size nickel cadmium batteries performance is unreliable and their use is not recommended o c 9g o c 2 L 2 o d en E g o E s Oo o lt D _ c o a 19 20 e Never mix unused and partially used batteries Always load four fresh or fully recharged batteries at the same time e Never mix batteries of different types or from different manufacturers All four batteries should be identical e Before inserting the batteries wipe the battery terminals well with a dry cloth Oil from one s skin or other dirt may cause a considerable reduction in the number of recordable images or reduced usage time e Battery performance deteriorates at low temperatures especially with alkaline batteries If you are using the camera in cold areas and batteries are running down faster than they should you may be able to restore performance by placing batteries in an inner pocket to warm them up prior t
39. ctions Available in Each Shooting Mode 82 Replaying 86 Displaying Images Individually eeeeseess 86 Q Magnifying Images sss Ez Viewing Images in Sets of Nine Index View Viewing MOVIES oooccoccncocccconncnonnnnna nan c oran nono na nnn nc ran nn nar naninncns Rotating Images in the Display seen PAULO e EE VARAO E deeds tes Protecting Images eere nennen nnns 94 Erasing 96 Erasing Images Individually eese 96 Erasing All Images cinc eterne entente 97 Formatting a CF Card 98 Printing 100 About Printing zen E EUER 100 Selecting from the Print Order Menu sss 102 Connecting the Camera to a Printer m Printing cerro rro et enr t tt ee n nee f Re 107 Print Settings Direct Print Function esses 109 DPOF Print Settings ene eee 114 Printing with DPOF Print Settings sess 119 Image Transfer Settings DPOF Transfer Order 122 Selecting Images for Transferring ecceeeeeeeseeteeteeeeees 122 Viewing Images on a TV Set 124 Downloading Images to a Computer 126 Downloading Directly from a CF Card 126 Connecting the Camera to a Computer Via the USB Cable seem 128 List of Menu Options and Messages 130 FHecoaMentud ete IEEE IE UET 130 Eeplay Menus E
40. d them apply force to them or subject them to shocks or vibration e Do not attempt to disassemble or alter a CF card e Moving a CF card rapidly between temperature extremes will cause condensation to form in the card and lead to a malfunction To avoid condensation place the CF card in a sealed plastic bag before moving it into a different temperature zone and allow it to adjust slowly to the new temperature If condensation forms on the CF card store it at room temperature until the water droplets have evaporated naturally e Do not use or store CF cards in the following types of location Locations subject to dust or sand Locations subject to high humidity and high temperatures 24 Setting the Date Time The Set Date Time menu will appear when the camera is first turned on or the date battery has run down Replace the date battery then reset the date and time starting from step 6 below 1 Press the ON OFF button to turn on the camera p 30 2 Turn the mode dial to GD P M Cad or 3 Press the MENU button The Rec Menu will display Me Mm Display on the PowerShot A40 4 Press GJ or button to select f and then press the SET button Preparing the Camera Basic Functions F 25 5 Press or gt button to select amp and then press the SET button 6 Set the date and time e Use Q or button to change the value of the highlighted field Press the SET button to se
41. depleted and the camera can batteries no longer operate You should replace the batteries immediately 21 Preparing the Camera Basic Functions F Installing a CF Card 1 Be sure that the camera is turned off 2 Slide the CF card slot cover in the direction of the arrow and open it gt des e 3 Insert the CF card into the slot in the direction shown in the illustration e Insert the CF card all the way into the slot so that the CF card eject button pops all the way out Arrow mark Card label CF card Eject Button e To remove the CF card press the CF card eject button 22 4 Close the CF card slot cover securely o When the indicator on the left side of the viewfinder flashes green the camera is writing reading erasing or transmitting an image to or from the card Do not perform the following for image data may be lost or corrupted Do not shake the camera Do not turn off the power or open the CF card slot cover Be aware that use of CF cards whose contents have been edited at another camera or with another company s software may cause the camera to operate incorrectly El e For more information on CF cards see CF Cards and Estimated Capacities Recordable Images p 165 o o o e e oo e e e o o e o ee 23 Preparing the Camera Basic Functions H About CF Cards e CF cards are high precision electronic devices Do not ben
42. e LCD Monitor 32 Using the Viewfinder to Shoot sssssssssssss 37 Pressing the Shutter Button ssssssssssssese 38 Using the Zoom Focal Length sssssssssss 40 Selecting Menus and Settings sessssss 41 Shooting Letting the Camera Select Settings 46 AUtO Mode ironiden E ia aea 46 Reviewing an Image Right After Shooting Changing the Resolution and Compression BUSING the Flash Gite a e di ret Y Ad VA Using the Macro Snapshot Infinity Modes Digital Zoom eire reete ettet nter rs Ey Continuous Mode WD SelfTime ty cate tients acl en tobe Aims oe Dt aa Stitch Assist Mode iie eret Area eana aa Movie Mode sssssssssesseeeneeeneeeneeeeennere nennen nnns enn Program AE 3c al ER Lo sio na 67 Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture 69 Using the Focus Lock aa 71 Switching Between Autofocus Modes ssssss 73 Switching Between Light Metering Modes 74 Adjusting the Exposure cc ccccccssessesseceseesseesseeseeeseeenes 75 WB Setting the White Balance ooonocoincccnnnccnncccnncccciccnccanccnns 76 Switching Between Photo Effect Modes sssss 78 Changing the ISO Speed sss 79 Resetting the File Number eeseeen 80 Fun
43. e either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries e Other names and products not mentioned above may be registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective companies Copyright O 2002 Canon Inc All rights reserved zu 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 GD P M or Cad Using the Flash P Mico o 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 W How do navigate the menus Selecting Menus and Settings p 41 W What settings are available under each function and Will my settings remain in effect even after l ve turned the camera off Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode p 82 W How do go about printing About Printing p 100 W 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 ii easy to find 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 Quick Start Introduces you to all of the camera c
44. e the zoom before shooting in movie mode 160 a Specifications All data is based on Canon s standard testing methods Subject to change without notice Camera A40 Approx 2 million effective pixels A30 Approx 1 2 million A40 1 2 7 in CCD Total number of pixels approx 2 1 Image million Sensor A30 1 2 7 in CCD Total number of pixels approx 1 3 million Lens 5 4 W 16 2 T mm 35 mm film equivalent 35 105 mm F 2 8 W 4 8 T Digital Zoom A40 Maximum 2 5x Maximum 7 5x with optical zoom A30 Maximum 2 0x Maximum 6x with optical zoom Optical Viewfinder Primary imaging real image optical zoom viewfinder LCD Monitor 1 5 inch low temperature polycrystalline silicon TFT color LCD approx 120 000 pixels Autofocus TTL 3 point AiAF TTL 1 point center AF Focus lock possible Focusing Range Normal 76 cm 2 5 ft ee Macro 16 76 cm 6 3 in 2 5 ft W 26 76 cm 10 2 in 2 5 ft T Shutter Mechanical electronic Shutter Speed 15 1 1500 sec 15 1 8 sec in manual mode with the flash off or in slow synchro mode Noise reduction processing on speeds slower than 1 3 sec Light Meterin Method A Evaluative metering linked to focusing point Spot metering Exposure Control Program AE Auto and Program modes only Exposure Compensati
45. een as your monitor when shooting or replaying images Make the connection using the supplied AV Cable AVC DC100 for PowerShot A40 or the Video Cable VC 100 for PowerShot A30 Be sure to turn both the TV set and the camera off before connecting or disconnecting the cable y Connect the camera to the TV set using the supplied video cable Then turn the TV set on and set it to display video input To the Audio In Jack B PowerShot A40 Black Plug 2 Turn on the camera e The image display that normally appears on the LCD monitor now appears on the TV monitor instead e f the image disappears from the TV screen while the camera is in one of the shooting modes you can bring the image back by pressing the DISPLAY button Q e The LCD monitor does not display images while the TV is connected e ATV monitor cannot be used in Cal mode e You can plug the AV cable into either the left or right input jack on a stereo TV Please consult the TV s manual for details 124 El e The video output signal can be switched NTSC or PAL to accommodate different regional standards p 134 The default setting will vary between regions NTSC Japan U S A Canada Taiwan etc PAL Europe Asia excluding Taiwan Oceania etc 125 Connecting j Downloading Images to a Computer Download images taken with the camera to a computer in one of the following ways e Directly from the CF card e Connect the cam
46. egal rights even if the image was recorded for personal use Warranty Limitations This camera s warranty is only effective in the country of sale If a problem arises while the camera is in use abroad please convey it back to the country of sale before proceeding with a warranty claim to a Canon Customer Support Help Desk Safety Precautions e Before using the camera please ensure that you have read and understood the safety precautions described below Always ensure that the camera is operated correctly e The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended to instruct you in the safe and correct operation of the camera and its accessories to prevent injuries or damage to yourself other persons and equipment e In the next few pages the term equipment refers primarily to the camera battery battery charger and optional compact power adapter Ax WARNINGS e Do not aim the camera directly into the sun or at other intense light sources which could damage your eyesight e Do nat trigger the flash in close proximity to human or animal eyes Exposure to the intense light produced by the flash may damage eyesight In particular remain at least one meter 39 inches away from infants when using the flash e Store this equipment out of the reach of children and infants Accidental damage to the camera or batteries by a child could result in serious injury In addition placement of the strap around a child s neck cou
47. elect the sequence direction and then press the SET button amp Left to right horizontally Q Right to left horizontally e You can take the first shot immediately by pressing the shutter button instead of the SET button 2 Take the first shot 63 Shooting F 3 Compose the next shot taking care to overlap the previous image e Minor discrepancies in the overlapping portions can be corrected when the images are stitched together e f you are not satisfied with the previous shot you can use Q or gt gt button to return to that shot and reshoot it 4 Take additional shots for the panorama in the same way e You can take as many as 26 images 5 After taking the final image press the SET button o e For information on the settings you can change see Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode p 82 The settings in place for the first image are locked in and cannot be changed for subsequent shots e It is not possible to display the images that appear on the LCD monitor on a TV monitor when shooting in Stitch Assist mode 64 Movie Mode The resolution can be set to El 320 x 240 pixels default setting or IE 160 x 120 pixels in Resolution of the Rec menu p 50 1 Press the shutter button all the way Shooting starts With the PowerShot A40 sound recording also starts simultaneously e During shooting the recording time in seconds and a red circle appea
48. era continuously without worrying about having to stop and replace the batteries Use of the kit is recommended when you are planning long sessions with the camera and whenever you connect the camera to a computer o Be sure that the camera is turned off before connecting or disconnecting the compact power adapter 1 Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter and then plug the other end into the electrical outlet 5 cs Y To an electrical outlet 2 summ fm Y 2 Open the Terminal cover and connect the adapter s DC plug into the camera s DC IN terminal e Please unplug the adapter from the power outlet when you have finished using the camera 146 e Please do not attempt to use any AC adapter other than AC Adapter Kit ACK600 with your camera Use of a different adapter may result in damage to the camera or to the adapter p Appendix 147 Using the Optional Lenses and Lens Adapter The camera supports use of the optional Wide Converter WC DC52 Tele converter TC DC52 and Close up Lens 250D 52 mm In order to attach any of these lenses you also need to use the optional Conversion Lens Adapter LA DC52B e When attaching the wide converter tele converter AN or close up lens be sure to screw it on securely If the wide converter or close up lens comes lose it may fall from the camera posing risk of injury from shattered glass e Never look into the sun or into strong light through the wide
49. era to a computer with the USB cable After installing the supplied software download images automatically by simply connecting the camera to a computer with the supplied USB cable For information about system requirements and for more details about how to download images refer to the Software Starter Guide Downloading Directly from a CF Card 1 Eject the CF card from the camera and insert it into a CF card reader connected to the computer 126 e f you are using a PC card RES reader first insert the CF card into a PC card adapter 35 optional and then insert the PC card adapter into the computer s PC card ES reader SSA 2 Double click the icon of the drive with the CF card 3 Copy images from the card into a folder of your choice on the hard disk e The images are stored in the xxxCANON folders located under the DCIM folder where xxx is a three digit number from 100 to 998 El e Some computers or PC card readers require the power to be off when the CF card or PC card adapter is inserted Since this requirement varies between models please consult the manual for your equipment 127 Connecting j Connecting the Camera to a Computer Via the USB Cable 1 Connect the supplied USB interface cable 128 to the computer s USB port and the camera s Digital terminal e You do not need to turn off the computer or camera when making this connection e Please refer to your computer man
50. fluorescent lighting For recording under warm white cool white or warm white 3 wavelength fluorescent lighting For recording under daylight fluorescent or Fluorescent H daylight fluorescent type 3 wavelength fluorescent lighting Fluorescent 1 Press the 4 WB button one or more times 76 2 Select the white balance e f the LCD monitor is on you can check the results by viewing the image on the LCD monitor e A shot can be taken immediately by pressing the shutter button The menu will reappear after the shot allowing you to adjust the setting 3 Press the SET button o e The white balance cannot be set when 9 sepia or amp B W photo effect is selected 77 Shooting Fi Switching Between Photo Effect Modes PIM col Effect Records with no photo effect Off ax Emphasizes the contrast and color saturation to 9 vivia cud in bold color 9 Neutral Tones down the contrast and color saturation to record neutral hues Low Records subjects with softened outlines Sharpening Sepia Records in sepia tones B w Records in black and white 1 Press the button one or more times 2 Select a photo effect e f the LCD monitor is on you can check the results by viewing the image on the LCD monitor e A shot can be taken immediately after by pressing the shutter button The menu will reappear after the shot allowing you to adjust
51. g sure the focus is exactly where you want it O indicates the AF frame which appears on the monitor J in the Rec menu select AiAF e For information on using the menu see Selecting Menus and Settings p 41 2 Select On or Oft Shooting F 3 Press the MENU button e You can immediately shoot the image using the selected AF frame by pressing the shutter button instead of pressing the MENU button 73 Switching Between Light Metering Modes P You can switch between metering modes to shoot Appropriate for standard shooting conditions including backlit scenes The camera divides images into several zones for light metering The camera evaluates p au P the complex lighting conditions such as 9 9 the position of the subject the brightness the background the direct light and the backlighting and adjusts the settings to the correct exposure for the main subject Meters the area within the spot AE point frame at the center of the LCD monitor Spot AE Point Use this setting when you want to set the exposure on the subject in the center of the monitor J in the Rec Menu select Light Metering e For information on using the menu see Selecting Menus and Settings p 41 2 Select Evaluative or Spot AE Point e f you have selected Spot AE Point the spot AE point frame will appear in the center of the LCD moni
52. hutter button is pressed The shutter activates in 2 seconds 3 Press the MENU button Shooting p 61 Stitch Assist Mode ES Use this mode when taking shots that you want to combine into a panorama To create the panorama itself you must stitch the images together at your computer Bl e To create the panorama at your computer use the PhotoStitch software that came with your camera ee o oo 6 0 6 e e ew e e 0 Framing a Subject The PhotoStitch program detects the overlapping portions of adjoining images and merges them When shooting try to include a distinctive item landmark in the overlapping portions 62 Fl e Compose each frame so that it overlaps 30 to 50 of the adjoining image Try to keep the vertical misalign ment to within 10 of the image height e Do not include moving items in the overlap e Do nat try to stitch images that include both distant and close items Objects may appear warped or doubled up e Make the brightness in each image consistent The final image will appear unnatural if the difference in brightness is too great e For good results pan swivel the camera to take successive shots e To shoot close ups slide the camera over the subject keeping it parallel as you move e o 0 0 0 e ee 6 ew ew e ew 0 Shooting Press the or 2 button to s
53. ical format may be corrupted Contact Canon Customer Help Desk The power is off but the lens did not retract You opened the battery cover or CF card slot cover while the camera was on Close the covers and then use the ON OFF button to turn the power off correctly You opened the battery cover or CF card slot cover while recording to the CF card warning beep sounds Close the covers and then use the ON OFF button to turn the power off correctly 156 Problem Cause Solution The batteries are consumed quickly Batteries are not the right type Use only unused AA size alkaline batteries or Canon AA size NiMH batteries For the information about alkaline batteries see Proper Battery Handling p 19 The batteries are cold Battery performance deteriorates at low temperatures If shooting in a cold area keep the batteries warm by placing them in an inner pocket etc until ready to use them Battery terminals are dirty Wipe them well with a dry cloth before use The batteries have not been used for over a year If batteries are rechargeable Performance should return to normal after several charging cycles If rechargeable batteries The batteries have lost their effectiveness Discard all 4 batteries and replace with new ones g Appendix 157 Problem Cause
54. ical shock Immediately turn the camera s power off remove the camera batteries and unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet Please consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk Do not allow the equipment to come into contact with or become immersed in water or other liquids Do not allow liquids to enter the interior The camera has not been waterproofed If the exterior comes into contact with liquids or salt air wipe it dry with a soft absorbent cloth In the event that water or other foreign substances enter the interior immediately turn the camera s power off and remove the camera batteries or unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet Continued use of the equipment may result in fire or electrical shock Please consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk e Do not use substances containing alcohol benzene thinners or other flammable substances to clean or maintain the equipment The use of these substances may lead to fire e Remove the power cord on a regular periodic basis and wipe away the dust and dirt that collects on the plug the exterior of the electrical outlet and the surrounding area In dusty humid or greasy environments the dust that collects around the plug over long periods of time may become saturated with humidity and short circuit leading to fire Do not cut damage alter or place heavy items on the powe
55. ifying Images 2 J Press the A button The image enlarges gradually by up to approximately 10 times J i e When you hold down the SET button and press the Q button the image enlarges in the order approximately 2 5 times approximately 5 times gt approximately 10 times e To slide the magnified image left or right on the monitor press Q or button To slide the image up or down hold down the SET button and press Q or L button e To return to normal size display press the EJ button Approximate Location of the Magnified Area Replaying Erasing 87 El Viewing Images in Sets of Nine Index View 5 View nine images at a time on the LCD monitor Index View You can also jump by sets of nine to search for a certain image conveniently 1 Press the 5 button twice Nine images appear at a time 2 Press C3 or gt gt button to change the displayed images The previous or next set of nine images appears e Hold the SET button and press the lt or gt gt button to jump to the first or last set of nine images 3 When the image you are searching for is displayed among the nine press the Q button Selected image 88 4 Press the or gt button to select the image and press the Q button The selected image displays in Single Image Replay e Hold the SET button and press the or gt button to jump to the
56. ill picture L 1280x 960 PowerShot A30 M 1024x 768 S 640x 480 Resolution Movie 1320x240 160x120 p 50 Compression f il p 50 ing Light Metering Spot AE pom Meter p 74 ISO Speed 50 100 200 400 AUTO p 79 GAIiAF On Off p 73 Digital Zoom On Off p 57 Self Timer 10 sec 2 sec p 60 Review Off 2 sec 10 sec p 49 QDAF assist Beam On Off p 132 amp DBFile No Reset On Off p 80 Set up 9 Auto Power Down On Off p 133 G Date Time Sets the date and time p 25 B Video System NTSC PAL p 134 Beep On Off p 132 Format Formats the CF card p 98 GlLanguage English Deutsch Francais Nederlands Dansk Suomi Italiano Norsk Svenska p 27 Espa ol Japanese or Chinese depending on the region 44 Play Menu N Reference Menu Item Available Settings Pages Protect Turns image protection on and off p 94 Rotate Rotates the image in the display p 92 Erase all Erases all images on the CF card p 97 SAuto Play Replays selected images in a slide show p 93 SPrint Order Sets the print settings p 102 E Transfer Order Sets the transfer settings p 122 Default values Default languages and video system settings vary between regions e Some menu items are not available in certain shooting modes The ISO default setting depends on the shooting mode The default of all the settings changed by the menu and button ope
57. inder and lens This is called the parallax phenomenon and is more noticeable the closer the subject is to the lens In some cases portions of images shot up close that appear in the viewfinder will not appear in the recorded image You are recommended to use the LCD monitor to shoot images up close 9 oo 0 0 0 0 6 6 ew ew e ww ooo oo Preparing the Camera Basic Functions F 37 Pressing the Shutter Button The shutter button features a two stage action Pressing Halfway Pressing halfway automatically sets the exposure focus and white balance The indicators shine or flash as follows Upper Indicator e Green Metering complete two beeps sound e Orange Flash will fire e Flashing Orange Camera shake warning Insufficient exposure Lower Indicator e Yellow Macro Snapshot Infinity e Flashing Yellow Focusing difficulty single beep sounds When the indicator flashes yellow lock the focus before shooting p 71 The AF frame appears as follows when the LCD monitor is on e Green Metering complete e Yellow Focusing difficulty When AiAF is turned on p 73 Pressing Fully Pressing fully releases the shutter e You will hear the shutter sound when the shot is complete Do not move the camera until you hear this sound e The upper indicator flashes green while the image is recording onto the CF card 38 El AF Assist Beam e The
58. ion gets higher in the order S Small M Medium and L Large Use a higher resolution if you wish to make a large print Conversely use a lower resolution if you wish to print on small objects such as labels to send images electronically or to fit more images on a CF card The compression gets higher in the order amp Superfine 4 Fine and di Normal Select amp Superfine for a higher quality image or dl Normal if you wish to fit more images on a CF card The M Fine setting provides adequate quality for standard shots Resolution excluding WB e P v m PowerShot A40 PowerShot A30 Large 1600 x1200 pixels 1280 x 960 pixels Y Medium 1024 x 768 pixels 1024 x 768 pixels Small 640 x 480 pixels 640 x 480 pixels Resolution BN Compression excluding 88 Ez 320 x 240 pixels Superfine IT 160 x 120 pixels O Fine O Normal e Common to PowerShot A40 and PowerShot A30 50 J inthe Rec menu select E Resolution or amp Compression and press the SET button e For information on using the menu see Selecting Menus and Settings p 41 2 Press C or gt button as necessary to adjust the setting and press the SET button Resolution amp Compression Shooting H Display on the PowerShot A40 3 Press the MENU button El e For more information see
59. ire 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 e 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 e 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 e 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 iBook and iMac are trademarks of Apple Computer Inc Macintosh PowerBook Power Macintosh and QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Computer Inc registered in the United States and other countries Microsoft Windows and Windows NT ar
60. is lens Shooting Ranges in Macro Mode Distance between Lens tip and Subject Shooting Range 13 cm 48 x 36 mm At maximum 5 1 in 1 9 x 1 4 in telephoto 25 cm 82 x 61 mm 9 8 in 8 2 x 2 4 in 10 cm 106 x 80 mm At maximum 3 9 in 4 2 x 3 2 in wide angle 25 cm 230 x 173 mm 9 8 in 9 1 x 6 8 in 150 Conversion Lens Adapter LA DC52B 52 mm This optional adapter is required for attaching the wide converter tele converter and close up lens all optional Attaching a Lens 1 Be sure that the camera is turned off 2 Press the ring release button and hold it down and turn the ring in the direction of the arrow Ring Ring Release Button 3 When the e marks on the ring and the camera are aligned lift off the ring AL t CY d c d pce Neu p Appendix 151 4 Align the e marks on the Conversion Lens Adapter and the camera and turn the adapter in the direction of the arrows as far as the A mark on the camera 5 Set the lens on the adapter and attach it securely by turning it in the indicated direction 152 o Completely remove all dust and dirt from conversion lenses with a lens blower brush before use The camera may focus on any dirt that remains e Exercise due caution when handling the lenses since it is easy to dirty them with finger prints e Be careful not to drop the camera or adapter when removing the ring e When shooting w
61. ith these attachments please use the LCD monitor to compose your shots The attachments block part of the view through the viewfinder and the area shown in the viewfinder does not match the area of the shot that is actually recorded e You should not shoot images in Ca mode when using these attachments Although it is possible to select this mode at the camera the PhotoStitch software will not be able to stitch the images together at the computer g Appendix 153 Camera Care and Maintenance When the camera becomes dirty clean it as follows Camera Body Wipe the camera body with a soft cloth or eyeglass lens wiper Lens Clean the lens with a lens blower brush then wipe lightly with a soft cloth e Never wipe the camera body or lens with organic solvents or other synthetic cleaning solutions If you are unable to remove the dirt from the lens contact Canon Customer Support Help Desk Viewfinder Clean with a lens blower brush If necessary wipe lightly with a soft cloth or eyeglass lens wiper LCD Monitor Clean with a lens blower brush If necessary wipe lightly with a soft cloth or eyeglass lens wiper e Don t press strongly on the monitor or rub it forcefully Strong pressure or rubbing may cause scratches on the surface e Never use water paint thinner benzene or detergents to clean the camera as these may cause damage or deformation 154 Troubleshooting
62. ld result in asphyxiation e Be particularly careful to keep the date battery used in the camera away from children Seek medical assistance immediately if a child swallows a battery e Do not attempt to disassemble or alter any part of the equipment that is not expressly described in this guide Disassembly or alteration may result in high voltage electrical shock Internal inspections alterations and repairs should be conducted by qualified service personnel authorized by your camera distributor or a Canon Customer Support Help Desk e To avoid the risk of high voltage electrical shock do not touch the flash portion of the camera if it has been damaged Similarly never touch internal portions of the equipment that become exposed as a result of damage There is a risk of high voltage electrical shock Please take the first opportunity to consult your camera distributor or a Canon Customer Support Help Desk Stop operating the equipment immediately if it emits smoke or noxious fumes Failure to do so may result in fire or electrical shock Immediately turn the camera s power off remove the camera batteries and unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet Confirm that smoke or fume emissions have ceased Please consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk Stop operating the equipment if it is dropped or the casing is damaged Failure to do so may result in fire or electr
63. lear of obstacles 29 zum Basic Functions Turning the Power On 1 Press the ON OFF button until the green indicator begins flashing QD P M Cal and Modes Current shooting settings will appear in the LCD monitor for about 6 seconds El e If you turn the mode dial to the lens will retract after approximately 1 minute o 6 e 0 0 ew ooo ew ee e 5 e eo gt mode The LCD monitor displays an image Bl Power Save Function When the camera s power save function is turned on and it activates restore power by pressing the ON OFF button Shooting Mode The power will automatically shut off approximately 3 minutes after the last function is accessed Even if the power save function is turned off the LCD monitor will shut off approximately 3 minutes after the last function is accessed Press any button other than the ON OFF button to restore the LCD monitor Replay Mode The power will automatically shut off approximately 5 minutes after the last function is accessed 30 While Connected to a Printer The power will automatically shut off approximately 5 minutes after the last camera function is accessed or printer sold separately ceases to print an image While Connected to a Computer A warning message will appear on the computer screen approximately 5 minutes after the last function is accessed The power will automatically shut off approxi mately 1 minute la
64. magnify was recorded by another camera or recorded in a format that cannot be magnified or edited on a computer Cannot rotate The image you attempted to rotate was recorded by another camera or recorded in a format that cannot be rotated or edited on a computer Protected You attempted to erase a protected image Too many Too many images have been marked for marks printing or transferring Cannot process any more Cannot mark image You attempted to set the print settings for a non JPEG file Exx Camera malfunction where xx is the two digit error code Try turning the camera off and back on If this message recurs frequently note down the error and call a Canon Customer Support Help Desk If this message appears immediately after you have taken a shot it is possible that the camera failed to record the image so you may want to switch into Replay mode to check whether the image was actually recorded H Appendix 139 The following table lists and explains the messages that may be on the LCD monitor when printing to an optional printer with the direct print function some of these messages may not appear depending on the printer No Paper Paper cassette is empty or is not installed correctly No Ink No ink cassette in the printer or the ink cassette is out of ink Incompatible paper size You attempted to print with a paper size incompatible with this camera Inco
65. mpatible ink size You attempted to print with an ink cartridge type incompatible with this camera Ink Cassette Error There is a problem with the ink cassette Paper and ink do not match The paper size and ink type are from different sets Paper Jam Paper jammed during printing Paper has been The paper size was changed between the changed time the Print Style menu was displayed and the time printing started Ink has been changed The ink type was changed between the time the Print Style menu was displayed and the time printing started Recharge the printer The printer s battery is out of power battery Communication Error A communication error has occurred 140 Cannot Print You attempted to print an image shot by a different camera or in an incompatible format or downloaded to and edited on a computer Could not print xx images You attempted to print xx number of images with DPOF settings that were shot by a different camera or in an incompat ible format or downloaded to and edited on a computer 141 H Appendix zum Appendices Replacing the Date Battery The camera uses a special Date battery to power its internal clock If the LCD monitor displays the Set Date Time menu when you turn on the camera this means that the Date battery has run down and the clock has stopped running Please purchase a replacement battery battery type CR2016 and install it a
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67. n unique over multiple CF cards This is useful if you are planning to download images from the cards to your computer since it helps avoid accidental overwrites that may occur if filenames are duplicated About file numbering e Image files are assigned numerical file names over the range 0001 to 9900 The camera stores these files into folders which are assigned folder numbers from 100 to 998 except that numbers ending in 99 are not used e In most cases the camera stores exactly 100 files into each folder Because the camera cannot switch to a new folder when taking shots in O or Cd mode however some folders may have more than 100 images Shooting F 81 Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode The following chart shows the functions and settings available in each shooting mode The camera stores settings separately for each mode and retains these settings even if you switch to a different mode 82 Function Auto P Program Large O O OF Medium M O O Resolution Small O O movie E movie SuperFine O O Compression Fine O O OR Normal O Auto O O Red eye reduction Auto 5 or Flash On O O Off O O O Red eye reduction On Cg Slow Synchro 6 O Macro Mode O O O Snapshot Mode O O Infinity Mode O O Focus Lock O Default O Available A Available but cannot be changed after taking the first shot No
68. n close proximity to electric motors or other equipment generating strong electromagnetic fields Exposure to strong magnetic fields may cause malfunctions or corrupt image data Avoid Condensation Related Problems Moving the equipment rapidly between hot and cold temperatures may cause condensation water droplets to form on its external and internal surfaces You can avoid this by placing the equipment in an airtight resealable plastic bag and letting it adjust to temperature changes slowly before removing it from the bag If Condensation Forms Inside the Camera Stop using the camera immediately if you detect condensation Continued use may damage the equipment Remove the CF card and battery or power cord if connected from the camera and wait until the moisture evaporates completely before resuming use Extended Storage When not using the camera for extended periods of time remove the battery from the camera or battery charger and store the equipment in a safe place Storing the camera for extended periods with batteries installed will run down the battery and may damage the camera 11 zu Quick Start J Install the batteries p 18 Slide the battery cover lock then open the cover and insert the batteries e For important information about batteries see Proper Battery Handling p 19 2 Install the CF card p 22 3 Open the CF card slot cover and insert a CF card
69. n or off e o 0 0 0 6 6 6 0 e e o e e e 32 o e Set the flash to on or affix the camera to a tripod when the upper indicator flashes orange and the camera shake warning icon O appears in the LCD monitor after the metering preparations are complete gt Mode e The LCD monitor always comes on when you turn the mode dial to PJ e You can use the DISPLAY button to switch the amount of information shown on the display Single Image Replay Standard Detailed A No EE Index Replay 9 images Standard No display Preparing the Camera Basic Functions j Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor The LCD monitor displays information in Shooting or Replaying mode such as the camera settings remaining image capacity and shooting date time P M rj Modes The following displays in information view AF Frame r Shutter Speed Aperture Setting EE Recordable Images or Recordable Movie Time sec Spot AE Point Frame In P Mode 006 Shooting Mode p 17 2 40 2 Exposure Compensation p 75 AB eb m White Balance p 76 f Y BESO Photo Effect p 78 Add Compression p 50 LMS Resolution p 50 ISO 50 100 200 400 ISO Speed p 79 Focus Lock p 71 e 56 54 2 Flash p 52 aguna Shooting Method pp 59 60 Aa A Macro Snapshot Infinity p 55 9 red Movie Reco
70. n the camera on If the printer is correctly connected the Y icon will appear on the LCD monitor Printing Transferring p 105 o e When disconnecting the cable from the camera s Digital terminal be sure to hold the connector at its sides and pull it straight out Fl e Movies cannot be played when the camera is connected to a printer e When the printer is disconnected the Z symbol will disappear from the LCD monitor and the camera will revert to standard replay mode e oo 6 0 e 6 e 6 e 0 0 e e e 6 106 An image can be printed when displayed in single replay or selected in index replay Press G or gt button to select the image you wish to print and then press the SET button 2 Set the number of prints the print style and printing area settings as required e Selecting the number of copies p 109 e Setting the Print Style p 110 e Selecting the printing area p 112 3 Select Print The image will start to print and when it is completely finished the display will revert to standard replay mode Printing Transferring p o Movies cannot be printed 107 El 108 Cancel Printing e To cancel printing between images press the SET button A confirmation dialog appears Select OK using C lt _ or gt gt button and press the SET button e A print in progress cannot be stopped Wait until the current image is printed and then
71. nccanennnnns 52 Replaying 86 Auto Play Index View Magnifying Images Movies Reviewing an Image Right After Shooting 48 Rotating Images oooocccccioninnoncnncnnoncnranrnnnss 4 92 Single Image Replay 86 View Individ ally 2 2 iic cete een tete re tette 86 View Nine Mages iii ai i a EnA R R NASEER INNE 88 Fiesolutig 2 5 rectc nete e tenete et 50 Ring Release Button ooococcocccnnocinicnccnancnnnanananc conan nana nannnnno 14 151 172 Self Timert 5 5 A t 60 Setting 44 Date wee 25 LANGUAGE noite 27 Resetting the Settings to Default 137 Time prep Shoot Continuously 59 Shooting 46 Camera Select Settings 46 Selecting Particular Effects un OF Shooting Date Time 35 Shooting Modes 82 Functions Available 82 Shooting on a TV Set 124 Shutter BUllOn iieri nehmen memet 38 Shutter Speed 34 35 69 Snapshot eorr O 55 Stitch Assist 62 Framing a Subject w 62 Shooting we 68 MAP anar vie RENNES 29 Tp A 40 Terminal Cover 14 Time Setting 25 Tripod Socket Viewfinider amp xoc eec ca E E Auto Focus Metering Field ies Parallax AAA Viewing Images on a TV Set 173 zum Canon Customer Support Canon Inc 30 2 Shimomaruko 3 chome Ohta ku Tokyo 146 8501 Japa
72. ndex the date will not print even if the Date setting is set to On in Step 2 120 El e When the Print Type is set to Index the number of images that will be printed depends on the size of the paper Card Size 20 images L Size 42 images Postcard Size 63 images Cancel Printing p 108 Restarting Printing e In the Print Order menu select Resume using C lt _ or gt gt button and press the SET button The remaining images can be printed e Printing cannot be restarted under the following circumstances If the print settings have been changed before restarting If the image for which the print settings were set has been deleted before restarting If there was very little free space on the CF card when the printing was cancelled If these circumstances apply you can select OK in the Print Order menu and reprint starting from the first image If printing was cancelled because the camera batteries became too low on charge you are recommended to either power the camera with a household power source or switch to AA size fully charged nickel metal hydride NiMH or unused alkaline batteries If you must use a battery pack ensure that it is fully charged for printing p 144 After replacing the spent battery pack turn the camera power on again Printing Errors p 108 121 Printing Transferring p zum Image Transfer Settings DPOF Transfer Order Using the camera you can make marks
73. o use But be careful that you don t put the batteries into a pocket together with a metal key chain or other metallic objects as these objects may cause batteries to short circuit e f you do not plan to use the camera for a long time remove the batteries from the camera and store them in a safe place Batteries may leak and damage the camera if left installed during prolonged periods of non use Never use damaged batteries or batteries whose outer seal is completely or partially missing or peeled off as there is risk that such batteries may leak overheat or burst Always check the seals on store bought batteries before loading them as some batteries may come with defective seals Do not use batteries with defective seals Never use batteries that look like this Batteries with all or part of the seal electrical insulation sheath peeled off B e oS o The positive electrode plus terminal is flat The negative terminal is correctly formed protruding from the metal base but the seal does not extend up over the edge of the metal base Battery Status Indications The LCD monitor displays an icon or message to let you know when batteries are low or depleted Batteries are beginning to run low Replace or recharge batteries promptly au If the LCD monitor is off this icon will appear when you press any of the following buttons I WAN A DISPLAY 4 WB or MENU Change the Batteries are fully
74. omponents and explains how to load batteries and use the shutter button among other basic functions Preparing the Camera Basic Functions Describes shooting with the camera from the five different shooting modes to using the camera s various shooting features Shooting Explains how to review recorded images one at a time or in index form how to protect them or erase them and more Replaying Erasing Explains how to print and make print settings and E how to select images for transferring to e mail Printing Transferring 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 Connecting 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 Appendix zu 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 Components Guide 14 Preparing the Camera 18 Installing the Battery Pack ooonnnnninnnonicnonincncnacnccnanncnnnccnnncono 18 Installing a CF Card Setting the Date Time Setting the Language Attaching the Strap esee 29 Turning the Power On sessssseeeeneneeee nen 30 Using th
75. ompression ssesssseeeseeeeeeneneeneee nennen nennen 50 Computer Downloading Images to ou eee eects 126 Connecting the Camera to a Computer ssssssseseeees 128 From a CF Gard oeste e el he Ho Eden 126 AU quc S rero Date Setting E 25 Date Battery ete eese een n Deis 142 DG IN Terminal ta ee terrier eee 146 Default Settings 1 44 DIGITAL Terminal airera iriri ire ai a a aa 14 Digital Zoom w 40 57 DPOF m 100 114 Erasirng cse des de o ASEE 96 AMINO on o ee Oboe e eh Sirigle Image iii rte i ee Hee i eaae File Number About File Numbering a Resetting 80 Flash 52 Focal Length 5 tte ti 40 FOCUS LOCK E 71 Functions Available essen 82 AAA ARAN Image NUMO irse chr e P et 35 Image Transfer Setting 122 Remove All Selecting Images 122 Indicator 5 16 Infinity 55 NOE eene 79 Language iaa ts iet e ceret eder 27 LOD Monito Diari RE UU ERE ceased 32 DOS a a i eaea e e aa a raa A Aaa EE OE aaaea 14 148 CloseUp LENS iria A a a a NERIS 150 Conversion Lens Adapter 151 Tele converter 149 Wide Converter 148 Light Metering Modes es TA Evaluative Light Metering sssssseeenn nnne 74 SpobAE Poinlt 5 iine e epe 74 A lv LS S L reme m 55
76. on 2 EV 1 3 steps R Appendix W wide angle T telephoto 161 Sensitivity ISO 50 100 200 400 equivalent and Auto In Auto mode camera automatically adjusts sensitivity in the range of ISO 50 to ISO 150 equivalent White Balance TTL auto preset daylight cloudy tungsten fluorescent fluorescent H Flash Auto red eye reduction auto on off red eye reduction on slow synchro Flash Range Normal Mode 76 cm 4 2 m 2 5 13 8 ft W 76 cm 2 5 m 2 5 8 2 ft T Macro Mode 26 76 cm 10 2 in 2 5 ft W T Shooting Modes Auto program manual stitch assist movie Continuous Shooting Approx 2 5 images sec Large Fine mode LCD monitor off Self Timer Shoots after approx 2 sec or approx 10 sec PC Connected Shooting Available USB connection only Exclusive software program RemoteCapture is included in the camera kit Recording Media CompactFlash card Type 1 File Format Design rule for Camera File System DPOF compliant Image Still images JPEG Recording Movies AVI Image data Motion JPEG Audio data WAVE monaural A40 only Compression Superfine fine normal Number of Still images Recording Pixels Large A40 1600 x 1200 pixels A30 1280 x 960 pixels Medium 1024 x 768 pixels Small 640 x 480 pixels Movies 320 x 240 pixels Approx 10 sec 160
77. oosen fall off and shatter the glass shards may cause an injury Never aim the lenses at the sun or strong light sources There is a risk of damage to eyesight A CAUTIONS e Avoid using placing or storing the equipment in places subject to strong sunlight or high temperatures such as the dashboard or trunk boot of a car Exposure to intense sunlight and heat may cause the batteries to leak overheat or explode resulting in fire burns or other injuries High temperatures may also cause deformation of the casing Ensure that there is good ventilation when using the compact power adapter to charge the battery pack or power the camera e Do not store the equipment in humid or dusty areas Storage in such areas could lead to fire electrical shock or other damage e Be careful not to bang the camera or subject it to strong impacts or shocks that could lead to injury or damage the equipment when wearing or holding it by the strap e Be careful not to cover the flash with your fingers when shooting In addition do not touch the surface of the flash after taking several pictures in rapid succession Either action could result in burns e f your camera is used for prolonged periods the camera body may become warm Please take care when operating the camera for an extended period as your hands may experience a burning sensation 10 Preventing Malfunctions Avoid Strong Magnetic Fields Never place the camera i
78. playing the image press the SET button Press a or L gt button to select Printing area and press the SET button The 4 marks appear indicating that you can now set the printing area for that image e When printing on L Size paper or when Order is set to Multiple the selectable print area may move left or right 112 o The printing area setting only applies to one image e The printing area setting is cancelled with the following operations Printing When you set the printing area setting for another image When you close the Print mode i e turn the camera off change the camera mode after setting the printing area you select Cancel and don t print detach the DIF 100 direct interface cable 113 Printing Transferring f DPOF Print Settings On your CF card select which image or images you want to print and how many copies you want This is convenient for printing on optional Canon printers with the direct print function or at participating photo labs Selecting Images for Printing 1 Display the Print Order menu e For selecting from the menu see Selecting from the Print Order Menv p 102 2 Press C or gt button to select Order and then press the SET button 3 Press or gt button to select an image and then press the SET button e The selection method will vary according to the print type p 116 8 Standard Both pr The
79. press the SET button 110 3 Press 3 or gt gt button to select the desired setting and press the SET button porders Date Choose Standard Choose Borderless Choose On or Off or Multiple or Bordered 4 Press the MENU button e If Borderless or Multiple is selected as the print style the center portion of the recorded image the image displayed on the LCD monitor is printed at an enlarged size As a result the image s top bottom and sides may be cropped slightly The area of the image that will be printed will appear lighter than the rest of the image allowing you to check the portion that will be cropped Print Area Frame El e The date and borders settings cannot be selected when the multiple option is selected The image will be printed with the Date set to Off and the Borders set to Borderless e With the Bordered option the border is printed in practically the same space as the recorded image o o 6 we 0 02 o o ww ew e o e o e e 111 Printing Transferring p Specifying the Printing Area Choose from three printing area options El Before specifying the printing area e Please set the Print Style Image Borders and Date first before setting the printing area p 110 e Printing area can only be specified with the borderless print style ee 06 6 6 e e ew e ew 06 ew ew e e e o o ww e 1 While dis
80. r adapter cord Any of these actions may cause an electrical short circuit which may lead to fire or electrical shock Do not handle the power cord if your hands are wet Handling it with wet hands may lead to electrical shock When unplugging the cord ensure that you hold the solid portion of the plug Pulling on the flexible portion of the cord may damage or expose the wire and insulation creating the potential for fires or electrical shocks Use of power sources not expressly recommended for this equipment may lead to overheating distortion of the equipment fire electrical shock or other hazards Use only the recommended power accessories Do not place the batteries near a heat source or expose them to direct flame or heat Neither should you immerse them in water Such exposure may damage the batteries and lead to the leakage of corrosive liquids fire electrical shock explosion or serious injury e Do not attempt to disassemble alter or apply heat to the batteries There is serious risk of injury due to an explosion Immediately flush with water any area of the body including the eyes and mouth or clothing that comes into contact with the inner contents of a battery If the eyes or mouth contact these substances immediately flush with water and seek medical assistance e Avoid dropping or subjecting the batteries to severe impacts that could damage the casings It could lead to leakage and injury e
81. r button halfway and wait until the camera beeps twice Without releasing your finger re aim the camera to compose the shot as desired and press the shutter button all the way 71 Focus Lock Method 2 1 2 3 El 72 Press the DISPLAY button to turn on the LCD monitor Aim the camera so that a subject at the same distance as the main subject is centered in the selected AF frame Press and hold the shutter button halfway to lock focus and wait until the camera beeps twice Without releasing your finger press the WAh A button appears in the LCD monitor Recompose the image and press the shutter button all the way to shoot the image Cancelling Focus Lock e To cancel focus lock press the W A VA button the DISPLAY button or the zoom button e Focus lock can also be cancelled by changing the position of the mode dial e Method 2 is convenient because you can let go of the shutter button to recompose the image Also the focus remains locked after shooting allowing you to shoot again right away with the same focus Switching Between Autofocus Modes 2 M You can change the auto focus frame AF frame selection method The AF frame will appear when the LCD monitor is turned on p 38 On The camera automatically selects oooO Auto Selection the AF frame to focus according to the shooting conditions Of three AF frames the middle O OFF one is selected to focus This is Center convenient for makin
82. rations except for Date Time Video System and Language can be restored all at once p 137 Preparing the Camera Basic Functions j 45 zum Shooting Letting the Camera Select Settings Auto Mode AUTO In this mode all you have to do is press the shutter button and let the camera do everything else 1 Aim the camera at the subject 2 Use the zoom lever to achieve the desired composition relative subject size in the viewfinder 3 Press the shutter button halfway p 38 e Two beeps will sound when the camera has finished metering and the indicator beside the viewfinder will shine green or orange If the LCD monitor is on the AF frame will appear green e The yellow indicator will flash and the beep will sound one time if the subject is difficult to focus on 4 Press the shutter button all the way p 38 You will hear the sound of the shutter when the shutter activates e The picture appears for two seconds on the LCD monitor if it is on 46 e For information on the settings you can change see Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode p 82 e With the Review function you can change the length of time images show on the LCD monitor after shooting or set it so they do not show at all p 49 47 Shooting Fi Reviewing an Image Right After Shooting Pmj After a photo is taken the image displays on the LCD monitor for two seconds To change see Changing the Image Displ
83. rding Mode p 65 PowerShot A40 i deo Cd Digital Zoom Setting p 57 x3 8 x4 8 x6 0 Camera Shake Warning p 33 La Low Battery p 21 34 e The icons in the shaded boxes above appear even when the information view is turned off e In addition to the above the AF frame spot light metering frame P mode shutter speed aperture setting M mode recordable images or recordable movie time sec are displayed as in the example to the left Zoom powers reflect the combined optical and digital zoom effects These figures appear when the digital zoom is activated gt Mode In simple display mode the following information appears PE File Number Image Number and Total Display Image Total Shooting Date Time 64a Compression p 50 LMS Resolution Still images p 50 M Sound annotation wav file p 66 AVI Movie p 90 e Protection Status p 94 In detailed display mode the following information also appears ed Shutter Speed Aperture Setting Preparing the Camera Basic Functions H 35 20959 03 Shooting Mode p 17 2 x0 2 Exposure Compensation p 75 AB 0 ee m x White Balance p 76 Photo Effect p 78 ISO 50 100 200 400 ISO Speed p 79 POr Op Flash p 52 Y AR A Macro Snapshot Infinity p 55 OIR Light Metering Method p 74 Resolution Movies p 50 e In addition to the above the shutter speed
84. re digitally zoomed 58 Continuous Mode PIM The camera will shoot continuously at the speed of approx 2 5 images per second When the LCD monitor is OFF in Large Fine mode The figures reflect standard shooting conditions established by Canon Actual figures may vary according to the subject and shooting conditions 1 Press the Cid button as necessary so that the appears on the LCD monitor 2 Shoot the image Shooting H El e lf internal memory becomes full the interval between shots may lengthen slightly e f you are using the flash shots are taken more slowly to allow time for the flash to recharge o o e ooo ooo 6 e o o o o e o e e e 59 60 Self Timer Pim 1 Press the 4 9 button as necessary so that the appears on the LCD monitor 2 Shoot the image e The self timer starts and the self timer lamp flashes when you press the shutter button down all the way Changing the self timer countdown time 1 In the Rec menu select 9 Self timer and press the SET button e For information on using the menu see Selecting Menus and Settings p 41 2 Select 10 sec or 2 sec with the 3 J buttons and press the SET button e When 10 sec is selected the self timer sounds and the flashing gets faster 2 seconds before the shutter activates When 9 2 sec is selected the self timer sounds at the same time the s
85. rectly to a connected printer p 104 17 Preparing the Camera Basic Functions F zum Preparing the Camera Installing the Battery Pack The camera uses four AA size alkaline batteries supplied with the camera You may use optional nickel metal hydride NiMH batteries 1 Be sure that the camera power is off 2 Slide the battery cover lock and push the battery cover slightly forward Then open the cover 3 Insert the batteries as shown Positive end m Negative end e When the camera s indicator flashes green do not turn off the power or open the battery cover The camera is writing reading erasing or transmitting an image to or from the CF card El e We recommend that you use the optional AC Adapter Kit ACK600 to power the camera during long usage sessions p 146 e The optional battery charger kit lets you use recharge able NiMH batteries to power the camera p 144 e For important information see Battery Performance p 164 e For information about the Battery and Charger Kit and AA size rechargeable NiMH batteries see the System Map separate from this guide Proper Battery Handling e Use AA size alkaline or Canon AA size NiMH batteries only For information on handling the AA size rechargeable NiMH batteries see Using the Optional Battery Kits p 144 e Never use manganese or lithium batteries as these battery types may overheat in the camera e Sin
86. rint Type to Standard Date to On and File No to Off 1 Display the Print Order menu e For selecting from the menu see Selecting from the Print Order Menv p 102 2 Press C or gt button to select Reset and then press the SET button Print Onier OFF 3 Press 310r 2 button to select OK and press the SET button e lf you decide you don t want to reset the settings select Cancel instead of OK 118 Printing with DPOF Print Settings You can use the DPOF print settings to print with an optional printer with the direct print function 1 Display the Print Order menu e For selecting from the menu see Selecting from the Print Order Menu p 102 2 Press x or gt gt button to select Print and then press the SET button 3 Set the print style settings as required e See Setting the Print Settings p 116 e A print style cannot be set if the print type is set to Index in the DPOF print setting 119 Printing Transferring f 4 Press x or gt gt button to select OK and press the SET button The image will start to print and when it is completely finished the display will revert to the standard replay mode o e To print the date set the Date setting in the print order menu in Step 2 on the previous page to On You cannot set the date to print with the Style menu in Step 3 on the previous page p 116 If the print type is set to I
87. rs in the LCD monitor 2 Press the shutter button all the way to stop recording the movie e The maximum length of individual movie clips approximately 20 frames second is about 10 seconds at the 320 x 240 setting and about 30 seconds at the 160 x 120 setting The clip will end automatically after this time elapses or when the CF card becomes full The data reflects standard Canon testing conditions The actual figures will vary according to the shooting objects and conditions Shooting A o e Be careful not to touch the microphone while shooting PowerShot A40 only e The exposure focus white balance and zoom settings are set and locked to the settings of the first frame e f the indicator on the left side of the viewfinder flashes green after a shot this indicates that the movie is being written to the CF card You cannot shoot again until it stops flashing e For information on the settings you can change see Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode p 82 65 66 e Sound is recorded monaurally PowerShot A40 only e There is no shutter sound in movie mode e QuickTime 3 0 or higher is required to replay movie files AVI Motion JPEG on a computer QuickTime 5 0 is included on the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk zum Shooting Selecting Particular Effects Program AE P Use the program AE mode to have the camera automati cally set the shutter speed and aperture settings to match the
88. s Auto Play Plays images automatically one after the p 93 other 135 E Appendix Item E Reference Menu Screen Setting Content Page Print Order Sets which images and how many copies p 114 will be printed on a printer with the direct print function or at a photo lab service Transfer Order Sets the images that will be transferred p 122 with your e mail software 136 Resetting the Settings to Default You can reset all of the menu and button operation settings to default except for Date Time Language and Video System 1 Turn on the camera e The mode dial can be turned to any setting 2 Press the MENU button for longer than 5 seconds The message Reset settings to default appears on the LCD monitor 3 Press x or gt gt button to select OK and press the SET button The screen below appears while resetting The normal screen resumes when resetting is complete p Appendix e To cancel resetting select Cancel instead of OK 137 List of Messages The following table explains each of the messages that may appear on the LCD monitor Busy The camera is writing image data to the CF card after taking a shot or reading an image from the card when getting ready to display it No CF card You attempted to shoot or replay with no CF card installed Cannot record You attempted to shoot with no CF card installed
89. s are assigned to p 80 images when new CF cards are inserted On Off Sets whether or not the beep sounds p 38 when the shutter button is pressed or when a menu operation is performed e On Off Still beeps to warn of an error even when set to Off 132 Item Menu Screen Setting Content Reference Page Set up Auto Power Down Sets whether or not the camera automatically powers down after a specified period of time elapses without something being pressed On Off p 30 Set up Date Time Sets the date time and date format p 25 Formats initializes a CF card p 98 Set up Language Sets the language used in the menus and messages on the LCD monitor The menu may appear differently in some regions English e Deutsch Fran ais e Nederlands e Dansk Suomi Italiano Norsk e Svenska e Espa ol Japanese or Chinese p 27 E Appendix 133 Item E Reference Menu Screen Setting Content Page Set up Sets the video output signal standard p 125 Video System NTSC e PAL Default setting 134 Replay Menu Item Reference Menu Screen Setting Content Page Protect Protects images from accidental erasure p 94 Rotates images 90 or 270 degrees p 92 clockwise in the display Erase all Erases all images from a CF card p 97 p excluding protected image
90. s follows The date battery is preinstalled at the factory and may therefore expire earlier than its rated lifespan after the camera has been purchased of the reach of children Seek medical assistance immediately if a child swallows a battery since corrosive battery fluids could damage the stomach or intestinal wall e Be particularly careful to keep the date batteries out 1 Be sure that the camera is turned off 2 Open the CF card slot cover 3 Pull out the date battery holder 142 4 Pull the battery out of the holder as shown 1 2 4 Negative terminal 5 Insert the new date battery into the holder with the negative terminal facing up 6 Replace the date battery holder back into its original position and close the CF card slot cover Y When the LCD monitor displays the Set Date Time menu proceed to set the current date and time p 25 Bl e The LCD monitor also displays the Set Date Time menu the very first time you turn on the camera This is normal and does not mean that the date battery is depleted H Appendix If you should dispose of your camera first remove the date battery for recycling according to the recycling system of your country Using the Optional Battery Kits Using Rechargeable Batteries Battery and Charger Kit CBK100 Included are the battery charger and four rechargeable AA size NiMH nickel metal hydride batteries Charge batteries as shown below
91. t available Setting is retained even after power off 1 The ISO speed is automatically set between the equivalent of 50 and 150 2 AUTO cannot be selected M Manual dd Stitch Assist Movie Reference page O A m O A O A p 50 ER O E O O A Oi A p 50 O A e 2 p 52 Or A O 8 s zc E O A O O A O p 55 O A O O p 71 Shooting E 83 84 Function Auto P Program Single a O o nis Continuous O Method Self Timer 9 O O Auto Focus Frame O AF assist Beam O O Light Evaluative Metering O 5 Metering Spot Metering 6 Digital Zoom O O Exposure Compensation O White Balance O Photo Effect O ISO Speed 0 M Manual Ca Stitch Assist 3 Movie Reference page n Ae n a 2 p 59 O A O p 60 p 73 O O O p 132 S e p 74 O p 57 O p 75 O A O p 76 A O p 78 00 zy 0 p 79 85 Shooting H zum Replaying Displaying Images Individually 5 Use this feature to view recorded images one at a time on the LCD monitor Single Image Replay J Turn the mode dial to D The LCD monitor displays the last recorded image 2 Use Gl and button to display different images e Hold down G or gt gt button to cycle continuously 86 Q Magn
92. t the value and advance to the next field e The final item selects the date display type Use Cs or gt gt button to select and then press the SET button The factory default for the date format in some regions may differ from that shown Y Press the MENU button 26 Setting the Language Use this feature to select the language for the LCD monitor displays 1 Turn the mode dial to Gi P M Cd or 2 Press the MENU button The Rec Menu will display Display on the PowerShot A40 3 Press or button to select 4 and then press the SET button Preparing the Camera Basic Functions F 27 4 Press amp or gt button to select and press the SET button 5 Select the desired language e Use Q and gt gt button to select a language The Language menu may appear differently on cameras in some regions G Press the SET button e lf you wish to cancel press the MENU button instead Y Press the MENU button Bl Hint for Easy Operation e The Language menu can also be displayed in replay mode by holding down the SET button and pressing the MENU button e 6 e ew e e e ww e e e e ww e 28 Attaching the Strap Preparing the Camera Basic Functions E Q e Be careful when carrying the camera by the strap Don t swing the camera on the strap and keep the strap and camera body c
93. ter if no functions are accessed e The power save function will not activate while the camera is in auto play mode p 93 e The camera s settings can be changed to turn off the power save function p 133 31 Preparing the Camera Basic Functions H Using the LCD Monitor The LCD monitor can be used to compose images while shooting adjust settings menus and replay images Q e The image in the LCD monitor may darken when the monitor is used under sunlight or other strong lighting This is not a defect CD P and M Modes e Pressing the DISPLAY button cycles the LCD monitor to the next mode each time the button is pressed Standard Detailed No Information Information View A o PN El e The on off setting of the LCD monitor display mode is memorized when the camera is turned off When the camera is turned on again it assumes the last mode However when the LCD monitor is turned on and the Change the Battery Pack message appears the LCD monitor may not automatically turn on the next time the camera is started e When the LCD monitor is set to Standard or Off shooting information appears for approximately 6 seconds when you take any of the following actions The power is turned on The 4 W O or Y AR ak button is pressed The camera settings are changed The Setup menu is closed e Setting the mode dial to rig or WN modes turns the LCD monitor on regardless of whether it is set to o
94. the optical viewfinder to be off center e The exposure may not be optimal when the flash is used in macro mode in the range of 16 to 26 cm 6 3 to 10 2 in Fl e When the lens is zoomed out to the maximum wide angle position the recordable area is approximately 162 x 120 mm 6 4 in x 4 7 in at the closest focal distance and at maximum telephoto it is approximately 92 x 69 mm 3 6 in x 2 7 in ee 6 6 o we ew e e 6 ww e e oo o o o oo 56 Digital Zoom Pim When the LCD monitor is on images can be zoomed with the combined optical and digital zoom functions as follows figures are approximate PowerShot A40 3 8 times 4 7 times 6 0 times and 7 5 times PowerShot A30 3 8 times 4 8 times and 6 0 times 1 In the Rec menu select amp Digital Zoom and press the SET button e For information on using the menu see Selecting Menus and Settings p 41 2 Press the C or L button to select On and press the SET button Shooting F Press the MENU button A o Press the 4 button e The lens will zoom to the maximum optical telephoto setting and stop Press the button again to further zoom the image digitally e To zoom back out press the M4 button 5 Shoot the image The combined magnifications of the optical zoom and digital zoom are displayed o Digital zoom is unavailable in some modes p 82 e Images become coarser the more they a
95. the setting 3 Press the SET button 78 Changing the ISO Speed PIM Change the ISO speed when shooting in dark places or when you want to shoot with a faster shutter speed J inthe Rec menu select ISO Speed e For information on using the menu see Selecting Menus and Settings p 41 2 Select an ISO speed Shooting H 3 Press the MENU button o e The ISO AUTO setting is available only in P mode El e Higher ISO speeds increase the image noise To take clean images use as low an ISO speed as possible e When ISO AUTO is selected the camera automati cally adjusts ISO between 50 and 150 9 o o o oo oo oo ooo 0 o20 x 20 2 2o o ox2 00 e o e e 79 Resetting the File Number You can use this feature to select whether the camera resets the file number each time you insert a new CF card The camera resets the file number to 100 0001 each time you insert a new unused CF card If you insert a card that already contains some images numbering resumes from the next available number The camera remembers the last file number and starts Off numbering from the next number when you insert a new CF card 1 In the Rec menu select File No Reset e For information on using the menu see Selecting Menus and Settings p 41 2 Select On or Off 3 Press the MENU button 80 El e The Off setting helps ensure that file numbers remai
96. ting a CF card will permanently erase all data already on the card including all of its protected images Before formatting a card that has already been used be sure to check its contents 1 In the Rec menu select Setup and press the SET button 2 Press or gt button to select E Format and then press the SET button 98 3 Press C or gt button to select OK and press the SET button e To cancel formatting instead select Cancel instead of OK o e f the camera is not operating correctly the CF card may be corrupted Formatting the card may solve the problem e f you are using a CF card from another manufacturer and the card is not functioning correctly you may be able to correct the problem by formatting the card e CF cards that were formatted by another camera or by a computer may not operate correctly until you format them in the camera as described above If formatting in the camera doesn t work properly turn the camera off and re insert the CF card Then turn the camera back on and format again Replaying Erasing g 99 mum Printing About Printing After connecting the camera to an optional Canon printer with the direct print function you can easily print images just by using the controls on the camera Or you can specify the images on your CF card you want to print and how many copies you want DPOF Print Settings and then take the CF card to a participating photo
97. tor uM M Spot AE Point Frame 4 e g Spot AE Point 3 Press the MENU button 74 Adjusting the Exposure JEJEJ If you are shooting against a bright background or strong backlight you may need to correct the exposure so that the subject doesn t come out too dark J Press the E4 WB button once 2 Adjust the compensation e You can set the adjustment from 2 to 2 in 1 3 step increments e if the LCD monitor is on you can check the results of the compensation by viewing the image on the LCD monitor e A shot can be taken immediately after by pressing the shutter button The menu will reappear after the shot allowing you to adjust the setting 3 Press the SET button e f you wish to turn compensation off repeat this procedure and set the compensation value to 0 Shooting A 75 WB Setting the White Balance PIMIm When the white balance mode is set to match the light Source the camera can reproduce colors more accurately Set the white balance mode to a natural or artificial light setting according to the circumstances Auto The camera sets the white balance automatically according to shooting conditions Use when shooting outdoors in sunlight on a clear day Use when shooting outdoors and the sunlight is Cloudy not enough such as under cloudy skies in shade or at dusk e o o Tungsten For recording under tungsten and bulb type 3 e Daylight wavelength
98. ual for information regarding the location of the USB port USB port USB cable Digital terminal 1 Open the terminal cover with your fingernail 2 Insert the connector until it clicks USB cable 2 Turn the camera s mode dial to P The LCD monitor displays in replay mode When the connection to the computer is complete the LCD monitor turns off and the green indicator comes on To disconnect the cable from the camera Hold the cable connector firmly at both sides and pull it straight out Fl e lt is recommended to power the camera from a household power outlet with the optional AC Adapter Kit ACK600 when connected to a computer e lf you disconnect the USB cable while the camera is on the camera will automatically turn off e lf you leave the camera unused for approximately 5 minutes while it is connected the computer the computer screen displays a warning message If you do not take any action within the next minute the camera turns off You can turn the camera back on by pressing the ON OFF button e For information about what to do after making the connection please refer the Software Starter Guide 129 Connecting fi zum List of Menu Options and Messages Item Menu Screen Setting Content Reference Page Resolution Still images Sets the number of pixels used to record images to CF cards L Large PowerShot A40 1600 x1200 pixels PowerShot A
99. umber of copies p 114 Print Type p 116 Q gt Ly O gt Setup Date p 116 SET File No p 116 Reset p 118 103 Printing Transferring g Connecting the Camera to a Printer Two direct interface cables are included with Canon printers having the direct print function Use DIF 100 cable with the lt mark on the connector when connecting to this camera o e f you plan to print out many prints in a single session it is recommended that you power the camera with AC power p 146 or else load fully charged NiMH batteries p 144 or unused alkaline batteries before you begin El e Refer to the System Map included with this camera kit for printer information e Please see your printer s user guide for instructions on loading paper and installing ink cartridges ee 06 6 6 e ew ew ew ew ww ooo oo o o o oo 1 Turn off the Camera 2 Attach the power cable to the printer and plug the other end into power supply Or install the printer s rechargeable battery e Depending on the type of printer you have it may or may not use rechargeable batteries Refer to your printer s user guide 104 3 Connect the camera and printer using the direct interface cable e When you insert the cable make sure the lt mark of the cable faces the rear of the camera monitor side DIGITAL Terminal Direct Interface Cable DIF 100 4 Turn the mode dial to X and tur
100. upplied with the optional AC Adapter Kit ACK600 i Appendix Rated Input 100 240 V AC 50 60 Hz 0 17 A Rated Output 4 3 V DC 1 5 A Operating 0 40 C 32 104 F Temperature Dimensions 42 5 x 104 4 x 31 4 mm 1 7 x 4 1 x 1 3 in Weight body Approx 180 g 6 4 oz 167 CompactFlash Card Card Slot Type Type Dimensions 36 4 x 42 8 x 3 3 mm 1 4 x 1 7 x 0 1 in Weight Approx 10 g 0 4 oz Wide Converter WC DC52 optional Magnification Approx 0 7x 35 mm film equivalent at maximum wide angle approx 24 5 mm Focusing Range from tip of lens Approx 60 mm 2 4 in eo when mounted on PowerShot A40 or A30 at maximum wide angle Thread Diameter 52 mm standard filter thread Conversion Lens Adapter LA DC52 is required for mounting to PowerShot A40 or A30 Dimensions Diameter 58 mm 2 3 in Length 30 5 mm 1 2 in Weight Approx 74 g 2 6 oz Tele converter TC DC52 optional Magnification Approx 2 4x 35 mm film equivalent at maximum telephoto approx 252 mm Focusing Range from tip of lens Approx 200 mm Approx 7 9 in co when mounted on PowerShot A40 or A30 at maximum wide angle Thread Diameter 52 mm standard filter thread Conversion Lens Adapter LA DC52 is required for mounting to PowerShot A40 or A30 Dimensions Diameter 67 mm 2 6 in Length 57 mm 2
101. using the built in flash there is more of a chance of overexpo sure the closer you are to the subject e Please note that a slow shutter speed will be selected in dark places when the flash is set to off or slow synchro Be careful to avoid camera blur under these conditions Shooting in Mode Be careful to hold the camera still to avoid camera Shake Shooting in P when ISO Speed is set to AUTO or Cdi Mode Fix the camera to a tripod to shoot in the P or ra mode since the shutter speed will be slower than in the mode If an image is dark in mode reshooting it in P mode will make it brighter 53 54 e The flash may take approximately 10 seconds to charge Recharging time may vary with the state of the battery charge e n M mode the flash fires at full intensity but less than full intensity when in macro mode The flash intensity is automatically adjusted except in M mode e The flash fires twice A preparatory pre flash is followed by the main flash The exposure readings obtained from the subject with the pre flash are used to set the optimal flash intensity for the main flash which is used to shoot the image Red Eye Reduction e Light reflecting back from eyes can make them appear red when the flash is used in dark areas Under these conditions use the red eye reduction mode For this mode to be effective the subject must be looking right at the red eye reduction lamp Try asking them to look directly at
102. x 120 pixels Approx 30 sec Approx 20 frames sec The data in parentheses refer to the maximum movie length per shooting Replay Modes Single image replay index replay 9 thumbnails zoomed view LCD monitor zooms images up to maximum of approx 10x auto play printing with Card Photo Printer CP 100 or CP 10 Direct Print Function 162 Display languages English Deutsch Francais Nederlands Dansk Suomi Italiano Norsk Svenska Espafol Chinese or Japanese depending on the region Interface A40 Universal Serial Bus USB mini B Audio Video Output NTSC or PAL selectable monaural audio A30 Universal Serial Bus USB mini B Video Output NTSC or PAL selectable Power Source Four AA alkaline batteries included Four AA rechargeable NiMH batteries optional Compact Power Adapter CA PS500 optional Operating 0 40 C 32 104 F Temperatures Operating Humidity 10 90 Dimensions 110 3 x 71 0 x 37 6 mm 4 3 x 2 8 x 1 5 in w x h x d excluding protrusions Weight Approx 250 g 8 8 oz excluding batteries and CF card H Appendix 163 Battery Performance Number of Shots Replay LCD Monitor ON LCD Monitor OFF Time AA Alkaline Batteries Approx Approx Approx included with 200 shots 500 shots 240 min the camera AA NiMH Approx Approx Approx Battery NB 1AH 350 shots 1000 shots 240 min

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