About the Thumb Index, Quick Start, Shooting, Appendix | Canon A40

About the Thumb Index

A quick introduction intended for new users who want to shoot first and learn more later. Tells you how to get the camera running and how to begin shooting and playing back images.

Quick Start

Introduces you to all of the camera components, and explains how to load batteries and use the shutter button, among other basic functions.

Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions

Describes shooting with the camera, from the five different shooting modes to using the camera’s various shooting features.

Shooting

Explains how to review recorded images one at a time or in index form, how to protect them or erase them, and more.

Replaying, Erasing

Explains how to print and make print settings, and how to select images for transferring to e-mail.

Printing, Transferring

Explains how to transfer recorded images to a computer. Also explains how you can connect the camera to a TV set for shooting and reviewing images.

Connecting

Shows the Rec. and Replay menus at a glance and error messages. Also explains how to replace the date battery and how to use various separately sold accessories, such as the Battery and Charger Kit and lenses.

Appendix

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Canon A40 quick start About the Thumb Index, Quick Start, Shooting, Connecting, Appendix

Contents

Camera User Guide Flowchart and Reference Guides About the LCD Monitor Camera Body TemperatureVideo Format Disclaimer Question? Look here first Symbols UsedAbout this Camera User Guide About the Thumb Index ConnectingQuick Start Shooting Table of Contents Erasing List of Menu Options and Messages 130 Test Shots Warranty LimitationsRead this First Safety Precautions Page Page Page Page Avoid Strong Magnetic Fields Avoid Condensation Related ProblemsIf Condensation Forms Inside the Camera Extended Storage Install the CF card p Install the batteries pTurn the mode dial to Auto p Quick Start Shoot the image p Set the focus pView the recorded image Quick Start 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 Press Setting the Date/TimeButton to select , Then press the SET button 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 Basic Functions Turning the Power OnModes Mode 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 Save power by shooting with the viewfinder Using the Viewfinder to ShootAbout the Autofocus Function Image Seen in Viewfinder vs. Recorded Image Pressing the Shutter Button Shutter button features a two-stage actionPressing Halfway Pressing Fully 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 Resolution excluding Changing the Resolution CompressionResolution Compression excluding 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 Rec. Menu, select Switching Between Light Metering ModesMetering Select Evaluative or Spot AE Point 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 Replaying Turn the mode dial toDisplaying Images Individually Use and button to display different images Replaying, Erasing Magnifying ImagesImage enlarges gradually by up to approximately 10 times Press the button twice Viewing Images in Sets of Nine Index ViewPress or button to change the displayed images Nine images appear at a time Selected image displays in Single Image Replay Press the or button to select the image and press the button Viewing Movies Image shot Movie modeButton to display an Movie starts playing 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 Replay menu, select Erase all and press the SET button Erasing All ImagesPress or button to select OK, and then press the SET button LCD monitor asks for confirmation 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 Dpof Print Settings Print Settings for Direct Print FunctionTransfer Settings 101 Selecting from the Print Order Menu Dpof SettingsDirect Print Function 102 103 104 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 111 112 Specifying the Printing AreaChoose from three printing area options Before specifying the printing area 113 Selecting Images for Printing Display the Print Order menu Dpof Print SettingsStandard / Both 114 115 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 Rec. menu, select Transfer Order Selecting Images for TransferringSelect Order and press the SET button 122 123 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 Rec. Menu Setting Content130 Menu Screen 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 Battery Charger CB-3AH NiMH Battery NB-1AHCompact Power Adapter CA-PS500 167 Wide Converter WC-DC52 optional CompactFlash CardTele-converter TC-DC52 optional 168 169 Close-Up Lens 250D 52mm optionalConversion Lens Adapter LA-DC52B optional 170 Index 171 Printing 100 172 137 173 Canon Customer Support Canon Belgium N.V. / S.A Canon Italia S.p.ACanon Luxembourg S.A Canon Nederland N.V Canon Svenska AB Canon Schweiz AGAustria Canon GmbH 176 177 Canon Marketing ServicesCanon Marketing Malaysia Sdn. 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