Camera User Guide
Flowchart and Reference Guides
About the LCD Monitor
Camera Body Temperature
Video Format
Disclaimer
Question? Look here first
Symbols Used
About this Camera User Guide
About the Thumb Index
Connecting
Quick Start
Shooting
Table of Contents
Erasing
List of Menu Options and Messages 130
Test Shots
Warranty Limitations
Read this First
Safety Precautions
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Avoid Strong Magnetic Fields
Avoid Condensation Related Problems
If Condensation Forms Inside the Camera
Extended Storage
Install the CF card p
Install the batteries p
Turn the mode dial to Auto p
Quick Start
Shoot the image p
Set the focus p
View the recorded image
Quick Start
Components Guide
Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions
Lower Indicator
Indicators
Upper Indicator
Mode Dial
Preparing the Camera
Installing the Battery Pack
Close the battery cover
Proper Battery Handling
Never use batteries that look like this
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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/Time
Button 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 On
Modes
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 Shoot
About the Autofocus Function
Image Seen in Viewfinder vs. Recorded Image
Pressing the Shutter Button
Shutter button features a two-stage action
Pressing Halfway
Pressing Fully
AF-Assist Beam
Digital Zoom
Using the Zoom Focal Length
Telephoto/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 Compression
Resolution
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 Modes
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Rec. menu, select Digital Zoom and press the SET button
Digital Zoom
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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 Mode
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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 Modes
Rec. menu, select AiAF
Rec. Menu, select
Switching Between Light Metering Modes
Metering
Select Evaluative or Spot AE Point
Press the SET button
Adjusting the Exposure
Press 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 Speed
Rec. 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 to
Displaying Images Individually
Use and button to display different images
Replaying, Erasing
Magnifying Images
Image enlarges gradually by up to approximately 10 times
Press the button twice
Viewing Images in Sets of Nine Index View
Press 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 mode
Button to display an
Movie starts playing
Replaying, Erasing
Replay menu, select Rotate
Rotating Images in the Display
Auto play starts
Auto Play
Replay 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 Images
Press 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 button
You should format new CF cards before using them
Press or button to select OK, and press the SET button
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Printing
About Printing
Dpof Print Settings
Print Settings for Direct Print Function
Transfer Settings
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Selecting from the Print Order Menu
Dpof Settings
Direct Print Function
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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
You can select from among the following print styles
Setting the Print Style
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Specifying the Printing Area
Choose from three printing area options
Before specifying the printing area
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Selecting Images for Printing Display the Print Order menu
Dpof Print Settings
Standard / Both
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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
Rec. menu, select Transfer Order
Selecting Images for Transferring
Select Order and press the SET button
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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
Rec. Menu
Setting Content
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Menu Screen
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
Battery Charger CB-3AH
NiMH Battery NB-1AH
Compact Power Adapter CA-PS500
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Wide Converter WC-DC52 optional
CompactFlash Card
Tele-converter TC-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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