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Display languages : English, Deutsch, Français, Nederlands, Dansk,

	Suomi, Italiano, Norsk, Svenska, Español, 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 ⋅ 71.0 ⋅ 37.6 mm (4.3 ⋅ 2.8 ⋅ 1.5 in.)
(w ⋅ h ⋅ d)	(excluding protrusions)
Weight	: Approx. 250 g (8.8 oz.)
	(excluding batteries and CF card)

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Contents

Camera User Guide Flowchart and Reference Guides Disclaimer Camera Body TemperatureAbout the LCD Monitor Video Format Question? Look here first Symbols UsedAbout this Camera User Guide Shooting ConnectingAbout the Thumb Index Quick Start Table of Contents Erasing List of Menu Options and Messages 130 Test Shots Warranty LimitationsRead this First Safety Precautions Page Page Page Page Extended Storage Avoid Condensation Related ProblemsAvoid Strong Magnetic Fields If Condensation Forms Inside the Camera Quick Start Install the batteries pInstall the CF card p Turn the mode dial to Auto p Quick Start Set the focus pShoot the image p View the recorded image Components Guide Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions Lower Indicator IndicatorsUpper Indicator Mode Dial Preparing the Camera Installing the Battery PackClose the battery cover Proper Battery Handling Never use batteries that look like this Or Menu Battery Status Indications Be sure that the camera is turned off Installing a CF Card Close the CF card slot cover securely About CF Cards Then press the SET button Setting the Date/TimePress Button to select , Press the Menu button Press Button to select , Then press the SET button Setting the Language ¡Use and button to select a language Attaching the Strap Mode Turning the Power OnBasic Functions Modes While Connected to a Computer While Connected to a Printer Using the LCD Monitor Index Replay 9 images Single Image Replay Following displays in information view Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor Simple display mode, the following information appears Following information may also appear with some image files Image Seen in Viewfinder vs. Recorded Image Using the Viewfinder to ShootSave power by shooting with the viewfinder About the Autofocus Function Pressing Fully Shutter button features a two-stage actionPressing the Shutter Button Pressing Halfway AF-Assist Beam Digital Zoom Using the Zoom Focal LengthTelephoto/Wide Angle Menu appears Selecting Menus and Settings Replay Menu mode Operation complete Protect, Rotate Rec.Menu Menu Settings and Default Settings Play Menu Press the shutter button all the way p Auto Mode Shooting Reviewing an Image Right After Shooting Rec. menu, select Review and press the SET button Changing the Image Display Duration Compression excluding Changing the Resolution CompressionResolution excluding Resolution Resolution Compression Using the Flash Shoot the image Red-Eye Reduction Press the / / button as necessary so that , or appears Using the Macro/Snapshot Infinity ModesPage Rec. menu, select Digital Zoom and press the SET button Digital Zoom ⋅3.8 Continuous Mode Self-Timer Press the Menu button Framing a Subject Stitch Assist Mode Take the first shot After taking the final image, press the SET button Take additional shots for the panorama in the same way Press the shutter button all the way Movie ModePage Program AE Shooting-Selecting Particular Effects Differences and Similarities between the and Modes Exposure menu appears Shooting Button once Shutter Speed Display Aperture Setting Display Using the Focus Lock Appears in the LCD monitor Cancelling Focus Lock Select On or Off Press the Menu button Switching Between Autofocus ModesRec. menu, select AiAF Select Evaluative or Spot AE Point Switching Between Light Metering ModesRec. Menu, select Metering Press the SET button Adjusting the ExposurePress the / button once Adjust the compensation Press the / button one or more times Setting the White Balance Select the white balance Press the button one or more times Select a photo effect Switching Between Photo Effect Modes Select an ISO speed Changing the ISO SpeedRec. menu, select ISO Speed Rec. menu, select File No. Reset Resetting the File Number About file numbering Function Auto Program Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Manual Stitch Assist Movie Reference Function Auto Program Movie Reference Manual Use and button to display different images Turn the mode dial toReplaying Displaying Images Individually Replaying, Erasing Magnifying ImagesImage enlarges gradually by up to approximately 10 times Nine images appear at a time Viewing Images in Sets of Nine Index ViewPress the button twice Press or button to change the displayed images Selected image displays in Single Image Replay Press the or button to select the image and press the button Movie starts playing Image shot Movie modeViewing Movies Button to display an Replaying, Erasing Replay menu, select Rotate Rotating Images in the Display Auto play starts Auto PlayReplay menu, select Auto Play Replay menu, select Protect Protecting Images Replaying, Erasing Erasing Images Individually Erasing LCD monitor asks for confirmation Erasing All ImagesReplay menu, select Erase all and press the SET button Press or button to select OK, and then press the SET button Formatting a CF Card Rec. menu, select Setup and press the SET buttonYou should format new CF cards before using them Press or button to select OK, and press the SET button 100 PrintingAbout Printing 101 Print Settings for Direct Print FunctionDpof Print Settings Transfer Settings 102 Dpof SettingsSelecting from the Print Order Menu Direct Print Function 103 104 Connecting the Camera to a PrinterTurn off the Camera 105 Turn the mode dial to Camera on 106 107 PrintingSelect Print 108 Cancel PrintingPrinting Errors 109 Print Settings Direct Print FunctionPress the or button to specify the desired number of copies You can select from among the following print styles Setting the Print Style110 111 Before specifying the printing area Specifying the Printing Area112 Choose from three printing area options 113 114 Dpof Print SettingsSelecting Images for Printing Display the Print Order menu Standard / Both 115 Index 116 You can set up the print style as follows 117 118 Resetting the Print Settings 119 Printing with Dpof Print Settings 120 121 Cancel Printing p Restarting PrintingPrinting Errors p 122 Selecting Images for TransferringRec. menu, select Transfer Order Select Order and press the SET button 123 Select images for transferring 124 Viewing Images on a TV SetTurn on the camera 125 Connecting 126 Downloading Directly from a CF Card 127 128 Connecting the Camera To a Computer Via the USB Cable 129 Turn the camera’s mode dial to Menu Screen Setting ContentRec. Menu 130 Appendix 131 132 133 134 135 Replay Menu 136 137 Resetting the Settings to DefaultPress the Menu button for longer than 5 seconds 138 List of Messages 139 140 141 142 Replacing the Date BatteryAppendices 143 Pull the battery out of the holder, as shown 144 Using the Optional Battery KitsUsing Rechargeable Batteries Battery and Charger Kit CBK100 145 146 Using the Household Power Source AC Adapter Kit ACK600 147 148 Using the Optional Lenses and Lens AdapterWide Converter WC-DC52 149 Tele-converter TC-DC52 150 Close-Up Lens 250D 52 mm 151 Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC52B 52 mm 152 153 154 Camera Care and MaintenanceWhen the camera becomes dirty, clean it as follows 155 Troubleshooting 156 157 158 159 160 161 Specifications 162 163 164 Battery Performance 165 PowerShot A40PowerShot A30 166 Approximate File Size for One Image PowerShot A40 167 NiMH Battery NB-1AHBattery Charger CB-3AH Compact Power Adapter CA-PS500 168 CompactFlash CardWide Converter WC-DC52 optional Tele-converter TC-DC52 optional 169 Close-Up Lens 250D 52mm optionalConversion Lens Adapter LA-DC52B optional 170 Index 171 Printing 100 172 137 173 Canon Customer Support Canon Nederland N.V Canon Italia S.p.ACanon Belgium N.V. / S.A Canon Luxembourg S.A 176 Canon Schweiz AGCanon Svenska AB Austria Canon GmbH 177 Canon Marketing ServicesCanon Marketing Malaysia Sdn. Bhd Réglementation canadienne sur les interférences radio Canadian Radio Interference Regulations CDI-E047-010

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