Camera User Guide
Flowchart and Reference Guides
Video Format
Camera Body Temperature
About the LCD Monitor
Disclaimer
Symbols Used
About this Camera User Guide
Question? Look here first
Quick Start
Connecting
About the Thumb Index
Shooting
Table of Contents
Erasing
List of Menu Options and Messages 130
Warranty Limitations
Read this First
Test Shots
Safety Precautions
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If Condensation Forms Inside the Camera
Avoid Condensation Related Problems
Avoid Strong Magnetic Fields
Extended Storage
Turn the mode dial to Auto p
Install the batteries p
Install the CF card p
Quick Start
View the recorded image
Set the focus p
Shoot the image p
Quick Start
Components Guide
Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions
Indicators
Upper Indicator
Lower Indicator
Mode Dial
Installing the Battery Pack
Close the battery cover
Preparing the Camera
Proper Battery Handling
Never use batteries that look like this
Battery Status Indications
Or Menu
Installing a CF Card
Be sure that the camera is turned off
Close the CF card slot cover securely
About CF Cards
Button to select ,
Setting the Date/Time
Press
Then press the SET button
Press 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 On
Basic Functions
Mode
While Connected to a Printer
While Connected to a Computer
Using the LCD Monitor
Single Image Replay
Index Replay 9 images
Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor
Following displays in information view
Simple display mode, the following information appears
Following information may also appear with some image files
About the Autofocus Function
Using the Viewfinder to Shoot
Save power by shooting with the viewfinder
Image Seen in Viewfinder vs. Recorded Image
Pressing Halfway
Shutter button features a two-stage action
Pressing the Shutter Button
Pressing Fully
AF-Assist Beam
Using the Zoom Focal Length
Telephoto/Wide Angle
Digital Zoom
Selecting Menus and Settings
Menu appears
Replay Menu mode
Operation complete Protect, Rotate
Menu Settings and Default Settings
Rec.Menu
Play Menu
Auto Mode
Press the shutter button all the way p
Shooting
Reviewing an Image Right After Shooting
Changing the Image Display Duration
Rec. menu, select Review and press the SET button
Resolution
Changing the Resolution Compression
Resolution excluding
Compression excluding
Resolution Compression
Using the Flash
Shoot the image
Red-Eye Reduction
Using the Macro/Snapshot Infinity Modes
Press the / / button as necessary so that , or appears
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Digital Zoom
Rec. menu, select Digital Zoom and press the SET button
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Continuous Mode
Self-Timer
Press the Menu button
Stitch Assist Mode
Framing a Subject
Take the first shot
Take additional shots for the panorama in the same way
After taking the final image, press the SET button
Movie Mode
Press the shutter button all the way
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Shooting-Selecting Particular Effects
Program AE
Differences and Similarities between the and Modes
Button once
Exposure menu appears Shooting
Aperture Setting Display
Shutter Speed Display
Using the Focus Lock
Cancelling Focus Lock
Appears in the LCD monitor
Switching Between Autofocus Modes
Rec. menu, select AiAF
Select On or Off Press the Menu button
Metering
Switching Between Light Metering Modes
Rec. Menu, select
Select Evaluative or Spot AE Point
Adjusting the Exposure
Press the / button once Adjust the compensation
Press the SET button
Setting the White Balance
Press the / button one or more times
Select the white balance
Switching Between Photo Effect Modes
Press the button one or more times Select a photo effect
Changing the ISO Speed
Rec. menu, select ISO Speed
Select an ISO speed
Resetting the File Number
Rec. menu, select File No. Reset
About file numbering
Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode
Function Auto Program
Manual Stitch Assist Movie Reference
Function Auto Program
Manual
Movie Reference
Displaying Images Individually
Turn the mode dial to
Replaying
Use and button to display different images
Magnifying Images
Image enlarges gradually by up to approximately 10 times
Replaying, Erasing
Press or button to change the displayed images
Viewing Images in Sets of Nine Index View
Press the button twice
Nine images appear at a time
Press the or button to select the image and press the button
Selected image displays in Single Image Replay
Button to display an
Image shot Movie mode
Viewing Movies
Movie starts playing
Replaying, Erasing
Rotating Images in the Display
Replay menu, select Rotate
Auto Play
Replay menu, select Auto Play
Auto play starts
Protecting Images
Replay menu, select Protect
Replaying, Erasing
Erasing
Erasing Images Individually
Press or button to select OK, and then press the SET button
Erasing All Images
Replay menu, select Erase all and press the SET button
LCD monitor asks for confirmation
Rec. menu, select Setup and press the SET button
You should format new CF cards before using them
Formatting a CF Card
Press or button to select OK, and press the SET button
Printing
About Printing
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Transfer Settings
Print Settings for Direct Print Function
Dpof Print Settings
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Direct Print Function
Dpof Settings
Selecting from the Print Order Menu
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Connecting the Camera to a Printer
Turn off the Camera
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Turn the mode dial to Camera on
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Printing
Select Print
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Cancel Printing
Printing Errors
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Print Settings Direct Print Function
Press the or button to specify the desired number of copies
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Setting the Print Style
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You can select from among the following print styles
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Choose from three printing area options
Specifying the Printing Area
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Before specifying the printing area
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Standard / Both
Dpof Print Settings
Selecting Images for Printing Display the Print Order menu
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Index
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You can set up the print style as follows
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Resetting the Print Settings
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Printing with Dpof Print Settings
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Cancel Printing p Restarting Printing
Printing Errors p
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Select Order and press the SET button
Selecting Images for Transferring
Rec. menu, select Transfer Order
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Select images for transferring
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Viewing Images on a TV Set
Turn on the camera
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Connecting
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Downloading Directly from a CF Card
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Connecting the Camera To a Computer Via the USB Cable
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Turn the camera’s mode dial to
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Setting Content
Rec. Menu
Menu Screen
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Appendix
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Replay Menu
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Resetting the Settings to Default
Press the Menu button for longer than 5 seconds
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List of Messages
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Replacing the Date Battery
Appendices
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Pull the battery out of the holder, as shown
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Using the Optional Battery Kits
Using Rechargeable Batteries Battery and Charger Kit CBK100
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Using the Household Power Source AC Adapter Kit ACK600
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Using the Optional Lenses and Lens Adapter
Wide Converter WC-DC52
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Tele-converter TC-DC52
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Close-Up Lens 250D 52 mm
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Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC52B 52 mm
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Camera Care and Maintenance
When the camera becomes dirty, clean it as follows
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Troubleshooting
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Specifications
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Battery Performance
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PowerShot A40
PowerShot A30
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Approximate File Size for One Image PowerShot A40
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Compact Power Adapter CA-PS500
NiMH Battery NB-1AH
Battery Charger CB-3AH
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Tele-converter TC-DC52 optional
CompactFlash Card
Wide Converter WC-DC52 optional
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Close-Up Lens 250D 52mm optional
Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC52B optional
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Index
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Printing 100
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Canon Customer Support
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Canon Nederland N.V
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Canon Marketing Services
Canon Marketing Malaysia Sdn. Bhd
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Canadian Radio Interference Regulations
Réglementation canadienne sur les interférences radio
CDI-E047-010