Canon A40 About this Camera User Guide

ii

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 , , or .

Using the Flash

: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.

3How do I navigate the menus?

Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 41)

3What settings are available under each function?

and

Will my settings remain in effect even after I’ve turned the

camera off?

Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode

(p. 82)

3How do I go about printing?

About Printing (p. 100)

3What 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

easy to find.

About this Camera User Guide

Contents

Main Camera User Guide ENGLISH DIGITAL CAMERA Camera User Guide Flowchart and Reference Guides Shooting with the Camera Using the Printer and Printing Installing the Software Connecting the Camera to a Computer i Camera Body Temperature About the LCD Monitor Video Format Disclaimer About this Camera User Guide ii Symbols Used Using the Flash Question? Look here first. About the Thumb Index Table of Contents 3 Shooting-Selecting Particular Effects 67 Replaying 86 Erasing 96 Printing 100 Page Read this First 6 Safety Precautions WARNINGS Page Page Page 10 CAUTIONS Page 1 2 3 4 Quick Start 5 5, 6 6 (p. 38). 7 Components Guide Page 16 Indicators The upper indicator comes on when you turn on the power and whenever you press the shutter button. Upper Indicator Lower Indicator Mode Dial Page Proper Battery Handling Never use batteries that look like this. Battery Status Indications Page 4 About CF Cards... Page Page Page Page Page 30 Turning the Power On 1 Basic Functions indicator begins flashing. , , , and Modes Current shooting settings will appear in the LCD monitor for about 6 seconds. Page 32 Using the LCD Monitor , and Modes Standard (No Information) Detailed (Information View) Off Page 34 Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor , , , , Modes The following displays in information view. 35 Mode In simple display mode, the following information appears. The following information may also appear with some image files. Using the Viewfinder to Shoot Save power by shooting with the viewfinder. 1 metering field) inside the viewfinder on the primary subject to compose the image. 38 Pressing the Shutter Button The shutter button features a two-stage action. Pressing Halfway Pressing Fully Page Using the Zoom (Focal Length) Telephoto/Wide Angle Digital Zoom Page Rec. Menu (, , , , Modes) Replay Menu ( mode) s s Page 44 Menu Settings and Default Settings This chart shows the options for each menu and the default settings. Rec.Menu 45 Play Menu Auto Mode 1 2 3 4 Shooting - Letting the Camera Select Settings Page Reviewing an Image Right After Shooting 1 2 Changing the Resolution and Compression 1 2 Using the Flash 1 the desired flash mode. Page / / Using the Macro/Snapshot/ Infinity Modes 1 that , or appears. Page Page 5 Continuous Mode 1 Page Page Stitch Assist Mode Framing a Subject 2 3 4 5 Movie Mode 1 2 stop recording the movie. Page Program AE 1 Shooting-Selecting Particular Effects Page Page Page Using the Focus Lock 2 1 2 3 4 Switching Between Autofocus Modes 1 2 Switching Between Light Metering Modes You can switch between metering modes to shoot. 1 Metering). 2 Adjusting the Exposure 1 2 3 Setting the White Balance 1 Page Switching Between Photo Effect Modes 1 2 3 Page Resetting the File Number 1 In the [Rec.] menu, select (File No. Reset). 2 Page Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Function Auto Program Manual Movie Stitch Assist Reference page Function Auto Program Page Page Magnifying Images 1 Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index View) 2 3 Page Viewing Movies 1 2 Page Rotating Images in the Display 1 2 Auto Play 1 Protecting Images 2 Page Erasing Erasing Images Individually 1 2 Page Page Replaying, Erasing 3 and press the SET button. Printing About Printing Page Page Page Connecting the Camera to a Printer 1 2 3 4 Page Printing 1 2 3 Page Page 1 2 3 desired setting, and press the SET button. 1 2 Page DPOF Print Settings 1 2 3 (Index) 1 2 3 4 5 Page Page 4 Page Selecting Images for Transferring 1 Image Transfer Settings (DPOF Transfer Order) In the [Rec.] menu, select (Transfer Order). 2 3 1 the supplied video cable. Then turn the TV set on, and set it to display video input. 2 Viewing Images on a TV Set Page Downloading Images to a Computer Downloading Directly from a CF Card 1 2 3 Connecting the Camera to a Computer Via the USB Cable 1 2 Software Starter Guide List of Menu Options and Messages Rec. Menu Page Page Page Page Replay Menu Page Resetting the Settings to Default 1 2 3 List of Messages The following table explains each of the messages that may appear on the LCD monitor. Page Page Page Appendices Replacing the Date Battery 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Using the Optional Battery Kits Using Rechargeable Batteries (Battery and Charger Kit CBK100) Page 1 2 Page Using the Optional Lenses and Lens Adapter Wide Converter WC-DC52 Tele-converter TC-DC52 Close-Up Lens 250D (52 mm) Page Page Page Camera Care and Maintenance When the camera becomes dirty, clean it as follows. Troubleshooting Page Page Page Page Page Specifications All data is based on Canons standard testing methods. Subject to change without notice. PowerShot A40 / PowerShot A30 Page Page 164 Battery Performance <Test Conditions> 165 CF Cards and Estimated Capacities (Recordable Images) PowerShot A40 PowerShot A30 Page 167 NiMH Battery NB-1AH Battery Charger CB-3AH Compact Power Adapter CA-PS500 Page Page Index A B C D F I L M O P R S T V W Z Canon Customer Support NORTH AMERICA EUROPE Page OCEANIA ASIA Page Flowchart and Reference Guides Shooting with the Camera Using the Printer and Printing Installing the Software Connecting the Camera to a Computer Camera User Guide ENGLISH DIGITAL CAMERA Camera User Guide