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Downloading Images to a Computer

Download images taken with the camera to a computer in one of the following ways:

¡Directly from the CF card

¡Connect the camera 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.

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Contents

Camera User Guide Flowchart and Reference Guides Video Format Camera Body TemperatureAbout the LCD Monitor DisclaimerAbout this Camera User Guide Symbols UsedQuestion? Look here first Quick Start ConnectingAbout the Thumb Index ShootingTable of Contents Erasing List of Menu Options and Messages 130 Read this First Warranty LimitationsTest Shots Safety Precautions Page Page Page Page If Condensation Forms Inside the Camera Avoid Condensation Related ProblemsAvoid Strong Magnetic Fields Extended StorageTurn the mode dial to Auto p Install the batteries pInstall the CF card p Quick StartView the recorded image Set the focus pShoot the image p Quick StartComponents Guide Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions Upper Indicator IndicatorsLower Indicator Mode Dial Close the battery cover Installing the Battery PackPreparing the Camera Proper Battery Handling Never use batteries that look like this Battery Status Indications Or MenuInstalling a CF Card Be sure that the camera is turned offClose the CF card slot cover securely About CF Cards Button to select , Setting the Date/TimePress Then press the SET buttonPress the Menu button Setting the Language Press Button to select , Then press the SET button¡Use and button to select a language Attaching the Strap Modes Turning the Power OnBasic Functions ModeWhile Connected to a Printer While Connected to a ComputerUsing the LCD Monitor Single Image Replay Index Replay 9 imagesInformation Displayed on the LCD Monitor Following displays in information viewSimple display mode, the following information appears Following information may also appear with some image files About the Autofocus Function Using the Viewfinder to ShootSave power by shooting with the viewfinder Image Seen in Viewfinder vs. Recorded ImagePressing Halfway Shutter button features a two-stage actionPressing the Shutter Button Pressing FullyAF-Assist Beam Telephoto/Wide Angle Using the Zoom Focal LengthDigital Zoom Selecting Menus and Settings Menu appearsReplay Menu mode Operation complete Protect, Rotate Menu Settings and Default Settings Rec.MenuPlay Menu Auto Mode Press the shutter button all the way pShooting Reviewing an Image Right After Shooting Changing the Image Display Duration Rec. menu, select Review and press the SET buttonResolution Changing the Resolution CompressionResolution excluding Compression excludingResolution Compression Using the Flash Shoot the image Red-Eye Reduction Using the Macro/Snapshot Infinity Modes Press the / / button as necessary so that , or appearsPage Digital Zoom Rec. menu, select Digital Zoom and press the SET button⋅3.8 Continuous Mode Self-Timer Press the Menu button Stitch Assist Mode Framing a SubjectTake the first shot Take additional shots for the panorama in the same way After taking the final image, press the SET buttonMovie Mode Press the shutter button all the wayPage Shooting-Selecting Particular Effects Program AEDifferences and Similarities between the and Modes Button once Exposure menu appears ShootingAperture Setting Display Shutter Speed DisplayUsing the Focus Lock Cancelling Focus Lock Appears in the LCD monitorRec. menu, select AiAF Switching Between Autofocus ModesSelect On or Off Press the Menu button Metering Switching Between Light Metering ModesRec. Menu, select Select Evaluative or Spot AE PointPress the / button once Adjust the compensation Adjusting the ExposurePress the SET button Setting the White Balance Press the / button one or more timesSelect the white balance Switching Between Photo Effect Modes Press the button one or more times Select a photo effectRec. menu, select ISO Speed Changing the ISO SpeedSelect an ISO speed Resetting the File Number Rec. menu, select File No. ResetAbout file numbering Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Function Auto ProgramManual Stitch Assist Movie Reference Function Auto Program Manual Movie ReferenceDisplaying Images Individually Turn the mode dial toReplaying Use and button to display different imagesImage enlarges gradually by up to approximately 10 times Magnifying ImagesReplaying, Erasing Press or button to change the displayed images Viewing Images in Sets of Nine Index ViewPress the button twice Nine images appear at a timePress the or button to select the image and press the button Selected image displays in Single Image ReplayButton to display an Image shot Movie modeViewing Movies Movie starts playingReplaying, Erasing Rotating Images in the Display Replay menu, select RotateReplay menu, select Auto Play Auto PlayAuto play starts Protecting Images Replay menu, select ProtectReplaying, Erasing Erasing Erasing Images IndividuallyPress or button to select OK, and then press the SET button Erasing All ImagesReplay menu, select Erase all and press the SET button LCD monitor asks for confirmationYou should format new CF cards before using them Rec. menu, select Setup and press the SET buttonFormatting a CF Card Press or button to select OK, and press the SET button About Printing Printing100 Transfer Settings Print Settings for Direct Print FunctionDpof Print Settings 101Direct Print Function Dpof SettingsSelecting from the Print Order Menu 102103 Turn off the Camera Connecting the Camera to a Printer104 Turn the mode dial to Camera on 105106 Select Print Printing107 Printing Errors Cancel Printing108 Press the or button to specify the desired number of copies Print Settings Direct Print Function109 110 Setting the Print StyleYou can select from among the following print styles 111 Choose from three printing area options Specifying the Printing Area112 Before specifying the printing area113 Standard / Both Dpof Print SettingsSelecting Images for Printing Display the Print Order menu 114Index 115You can set up the print style as follows 116117 Resetting the Print Settings 118Printing with Dpof Print Settings 119120 Printing Errors p Cancel Printing p Restarting Printing121 Select Order and press the SET button Selecting Images for TransferringRec. menu, select Transfer Order 122Select images for transferring 123Turn on the camera Viewing Images on a TV Set124 Connecting 125Downloading Directly from a CF Card 126127 Connecting the Camera To a Computer Via the USB Cable 128Turn the camera’s mode dial to 129130 Setting ContentRec. Menu Menu Screen131 Appendix132 133 134 Replay Menu 135136 Press the Menu button for longer than 5 seconds Resetting the Settings to Default137 List of Messages 138139 140 141 Appendices Replacing the Date Battery142 Pull the battery out of the holder, as shown 143Using Rechargeable Batteries Battery and Charger Kit CBK100 Using the Optional Battery Kits144 145 Using the Household Power Source AC Adapter Kit ACK600 146147 Wide Converter WC-DC52 Using the Optional Lenses and Lens Adapter148 Tele-converter TC-DC52 149Close-Up Lens 250D 52 mm 150Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC52B 52 mm 151152 153 When the camera becomes dirty, clean it as follows Camera Care and Maintenance154 Troubleshooting 155156 157 158 159 160 Specifications 161162 163 Battery Performance 164PowerShot A30 PowerShot A40165 Approximate File Size for One Image PowerShot A40 166Compact Power Adapter CA-PS500 NiMH Battery NB-1AHBattery Charger CB-3AH 167Tele-converter TC-DC52 optional CompactFlash CardWide Converter WC-DC52 optional 168Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC52B optional Close-Up Lens 250D 52mm optional169 Index 170171 172 Printing 100173 137Canon Customer Support Canon Luxembourg S.A Canon Italia S.p.ACanon Belgium N.V. / S.A Canon Nederland N.VAustria Canon GmbH Canon Schweiz AGCanon Svenska AB 176Canon Marketing Malaysia Sdn. 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