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Canon A40 quick start Connecting the Camera To a Computer Via the USB Cable, 128

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Connecting the Camera

to a Computer Via the USB Cable

1 Connect the supplied USB interface cable to the computer’s USB port and the camera’s Digital terminal.

¡You do not need to turn off the computer or camera when making this connection.

¡Please refer to your computer manual 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

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Contents

Camera User Guide Flowchart and Reference Guides Camera Body Temperature About the LCD MonitorVideo Format DisclaimerSymbols Used About this Camera User GuideQuestion? Look here first Connecting About the Thumb IndexQuick Start ShootingTable of Contents Erasing List of Menu Options and Messages 130 Warranty Limitations Read this FirstTest Shots Safety Precautions Page Page Page Page Avoid Condensation Related Problems Avoid Strong Magnetic FieldsIf Condensation Forms Inside the Camera Extended StorageInstall the batteries p Install the CF card pTurn the mode dial to Auto p Quick StartSet the focus p Shoot the image pView the recorded image Quick StartComponents Guide Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions Indicators Upper IndicatorLower Indicator Mode Dial Installing the Battery Pack Close the battery coverPreparing 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 Setting the Date/Time PressButton to select , 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 Turning the Power On Basic FunctionsModes 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 Using the Viewfinder to Shoot Save power by shooting with the viewfinderAbout the Autofocus Function Image Seen in Viewfinder vs. Recorded ImageShutter button features a two-stage action Pressing the Shutter ButtonPressing Halfway Pressing FullyAF-Assist Beam Using the Zoom Focal Length Telephoto/Wide AngleDigital 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 buttonChanging the Resolution Compression Resolution excludingResolution 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 monitorSwitching Between Autofocus Modes Rec. menu, select AiAFSelect On or Off Press the Menu button Switching Between Light Metering Modes Rec. Menu, selectMetering Select Evaluative or Spot AE PointAdjusting the Exposure Press the / button once Adjust the compensationPress 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 effectChanging the ISO Speed Rec. menu, select 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 ReferenceTurn the mode dial to ReplayingDisplaying Images Individually Use and button to display different imagesMagnifying Images Image enlarges gradually by up to approximately 10 timesReplaying, Erasing Viewing Images in Sets of Nine Index View Press the button twicePress or button to change the displayed images Nine images appear at a timePress the or button to select the image and press the button Selected image displays in Single Image ReplayImage shot Movie mode Viewing MoviesButton to display an Movie starts playingReplaying, Erasing Rotating Images in the Display Replay menu, select RotateAuto Play Replay menu, select Auto PlayAuto play starts Protecting Images Replay menu, select ProtectReplaying, Erasing Erasing Erasing Images IndividuallyErasing All Images Replay menu, select Erase all and press the SET buttonPress or button to select OK, and then press the SET button LCD monitor asks for confirmationRec. menu, select Setup and press the SET button You should format new CF cards before using themFormatting a CF Card Press or button to select OK, and press the SET button Printing About Printing100 Print Settings for Direct Print Function Dpof Print SettingsTransfer Settings 101Dpof Settings Selecting from the Print Order MenuDirect Print Function 102103 Connecting the Camera to a Printer Turn off the Camera104 Turn the mode dial to Camera on 105106 Printing Select Print107 Cancel Printing Printing Errors108 Print Settings Direct Print Function Press the or button to specify the desired number of copies109 Setting the Print Style 110You can select from among the following print styles 111 Specifying the Printing Area 112Choose from three printing area options Before specifying the printing area113 Dpof Print Settings Selecting Images for Printing Display the Print Order menuStandard / Both 114Index 115You can set up the print style as follows 116117 Resetting the Print Settings 118Printing with Dpof Print Settings 119120 Cancel Printing p Restarting Printing Printing Errors p121 Selecting Images for Transferring Rec. menu, select Transfer OrderSelect Order and press the SET button 122Select images for transferring 123Viewing Images on a TV Set Turn on the camera124 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 129Setting Content Rec. Menu130 Menu Screen131 Appendix132 133 134 Replay Menu 135136 Resetting the Settings to Default Press the Menu button for longer than 5 seconds137 List of Messages 138139 140 141 Replacing the Date Battery Appendices142 Pull the battery out of the holder, as shown 143Using the Optional Battery Kits Using Rechargeable Batteries Battery and Charger Kit CBK100144 145 Using the Household Power Source AC Adapter Kit ACK600 146147 Using the Optional Lenses and Lens Adapter Wide Converter WC-DC52148 Tele-converter TC-DC52 149Close-Up Lens 250D 52 mm 150Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC52B 52 mm 151152 153 Camera Care and Maintenance When the camera becomes dirty, clean it as follows154 Troubleshooting 155156 157 158 159 160 Specifications 161162 163 Battery Performance 164PowerShot A40 PowerShot A30165 Approximate File Size for One Image PowerShot A40 166NiMH Battery NB-1AH Battery Charger CB-3AHCompact Power Adapter CA-PS500 167CompactFlash Card Wide Converter WC-DC52 optionalTele-converter TC-DC52 optional 168Close-Up Lens 250D 52mm optional Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC52B optional169 Index 170171 172 Printing 100173 137Canon Customer Support Canon Italia S.p.A Canon Belgium N.V. / S.ACanon Luxembourg S.A Canon Nederland N.VCanon Schweiz AG Canon Svenska ABAustria Canon GmbH 176Canon Marketing Services Canon Marketing Malaysia Sdn. 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