⋅3.8 | Canon A40 specification

5 Shoot the image.

⋅3.8

The combined magnifications of the optical zoom and digital zoom are displayed.

¡Digital zoom is unavailable in some modes (p. 82). ¡Images become coarser the more they are digitally

zoomed.

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Canon A40 quick start ⋅3.8

Contents

Camera User Guide Flowchart and Reference Guides Video Format Camera Body TemperatureAbout the LCD Monitor Disclaimer Question? Look here first Symbols UsedAbout this Camera User Guide Quick Start ConnectingAbout the Thumb Index Shooting Table of Contents Erasing List of Menu Options and Messages 130 Test Shots Warranty LimitationsRead this First Safety Precautions Page Page Page Page If Condensation Forms Inside the Camera Avoid Condensation Related ProblemsAvoid Strong Magnetic Fields Extended Storage Turn the mode dial to Auto p Install the batteries pInstall the CF card p Quick Start View the recorded image Set the focus pShoot the image p 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 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/TimePress 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 OnBasic 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 ShootSave power by shooting with the viewfinder Image Seen in Viewfinder vs. Recorded Image Pressing Halfway Shutter button features a two-stage actionPressing the Shutter Button Pressing Fully AF-Assist Beam Digital Zoom Using the Zoom Focal LengthTelephoto/Wide Angle 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 CompressionResolution 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 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 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 wayPage 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 Select On or Off Press the Menu button Switching Between Autofocus ModesRec. menu, select AiAF Metering Switching Between Light Metering ModesRec. Menu, select Select Evaluative or Spot AE Point Press the SET button Adjusting the ExposurePress the / button once Adjust the compensation 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 Select an ISO speed Changing the ISO SpeedRec. menu, select 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 toReplaying Use and button to display different images Replaying, Erasing Magnifying ImagesImage enlarges gradually by up to approximately 10 times Press or button to change the displayed images Viewing Images in Sets of Nine Index ViewPress 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 modeViewing Movies Movie starts playing Replaying, Erasing Rotating Images in the Display Replay menu, select Rotate Auto play starts Auto PlayReplay menu, select Auto Play 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 ImagesReplay menu, select Erase all and 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 Transfer Settings Print Settings for Direct Print FunctionDpof Print Settings 101 Direct Print Function Dpof SettingsSelecting from the Print Order Menu 102 103 104 Connecting the Camera to a PrinterTurn off the Camera Turn the mode dial to Camera on 105 106 107 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 Choose from three printing area options Specifying the Printing Area112 Before specifying the printing area 113 Standard / Both Dpof Print SettingsSelecting Images for Printing Display the Print Order menu 114 Index 115 You can set up the print style as follows 116 117 Resetting the Print Settings 118 Printing with Dpof Print Settings 119 120 121 Cancel Printing p Restarting PrintingPrinting Errors p Select Order and press the SET button Selecting Images for TransferringRec. menu, select Transfer Order 122 Select images for transferring 123 124 Viewing Images on a TV SetTurn on the camera Connecting 125 Downloading Directly from a CF Card 126 127 Connecting the Camera To a Computer Via the USB Cable 128 Turn the camera’s mode dial to 129 130 Setting ContentRec. Menu Menu Screen 131 Appendix 132 133 134 Replay Menu 135 136 137 Resetting the Settings to DefaultPress the Menu button for longer than 5 seconds List of Messages 138 139 140 141 142 Replacing the Date BatteryAppendices Pull the battery out of the holder, as shown 143 144 Using the Optional Battery KitsUsing Rechargeable Batteries Battery and Charger Kit CBK100 145 Using the Household Power Source AC Adapter Kit ACK600 146 147 148 Using the Optional Lenses and Lens AdapterWide Converter WC-DC52 Tele-converter TC-DC52 149 Close-Up Lens 250D 52 mm 150 Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC52B 52 mm 151 152 153 154 Camera Care and MaintenanceWhen the camera becomes dirty, clean it as follows Troubleshooting 155 156 157 158 159 160 Specifications 161 162 163 Battery Performance 164 165 PowerShot A40PowerShot A30 Approximate File Size for One Image PowerShot A40 166 Compact Power Adapter CA-PS500 NiMH Battery NB-1AHBattery Charger CB-3AH 167 Tele-converter TC-DC52 optional CompactFlash CardWide Converter WC-DC52 optional 168 169 Close-Up Lens 250D 52mm optionalConversion Lens Adapter LA-DC52B optional Index 170 171 172 Printing 100 173 137 Canon Customer Support Canon Luxembourg S.A Canon Italia S.p.ACanon Belgium N.V. / S.A Canon Nederland N.V Austria Canon GmbH Canon Schweiz AGCanon Svenska AB 176 177 Canon Marketing ServicesCanon Marketing Malaysia Sdn. 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