Function Auto Program | Canon A40 specs

	Function	Auto	Program

Shooting	Single	◯*	◯*

	Continuous	−	◯
Method	Continuous	−	◯

	Self-Timer	◯	◯
	Self-Timer	◯	◯

Auto Focus Frame		−	◯
AF-assist Beam		◯	◯
Light	Evaluative Metering	◯	◯*
Metering	Spot Metering	−	◯
Digital Zoom		◯	◯
Exposure Compensation		−	◯
White Balance		−	◯
Photo Effect		−	◯
ISO Speed		−(1)	◯

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Canon A40 quick start Function Auto Program

Contents

Camera User Guide Flowchart and Reference Guides Camera Body Temperature About the LCD MonitorVideo Format Disclaimer About this Camera User Guide Symbols UsedQuestion? Look here first Connecting About the Thumb IndexQuick Start Shooting Table of Contents Erasing List of Menu Options and Messages 130 Read this First Warranty LimitationsTest Shots Safety Precautions Page Page Page Page Avoid Condensation Related Problems Avoid Strong Magnetic FieldsIf Condensation Forms Inside the Camera Extended Storage Install the batteries p Install the CF card pTurn the mode dial to Auto p Quick Start Set the focus p Shoot the image pView the recorded image Quick Start Components Guide Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions Upper Indicator IndicatorsLower Indicator Mode Dial Close the battery cover Installing the Battery PackPreparing the Camera 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 Setting the Date/Time PressButton to select , 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 Turning the Power On Basic FunctionsModes 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 Using the Viewfinder to Shoot Save power by shooting with the viewfinderAbout the Autofocus Function Image Seen in Viewfinder vs. Recorded Image Shutter button features a two-stage action Pressing the Shutter ButtonPressing Halfway Pressing Fully AF-Assist Beam Telephoto/Wide Angle Using the Zoom Focal LengthDigital Zoom 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 Changing the Resolution Compression Resolution excludingResolution 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 Rec. menu, select AiAF Switching Between Autofocus ModesSelect On or Off Press the Menu button Switching Between Light Metering Modes Rec. Menu, selectMetering Select Evaluative or Spot AE Point Press the / button once Adjust the compensation Adjusting the ExposurePress the SET button 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 Rec. menu, select ISO Speed Changing the ISO SpeedSelect an 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 Turn the mode dial to ReplayingDisplaying Images Individually Use and button to display different images Image enlarges gradually by up to approximately 10 times Magnifying ImagesReplaying, Erasing Viewing Images in Sets of Nine Index View Press the button twicePress or button to change the displayed images 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 Image shot Movie mode Viewing MoviesButton to display an Movie starts playing Replaying, Erasing Rotating Images in the Display Replay menu, select Rotate Replay menu, select Auto Play Auto PlayAuto play starts Protecting Images Replay menu, select Protect Replaying, Erasing Erasing Erasing Images Individually Erasing All Images Replay menu, select Erase all and press the SET buttonPress or button to select OK, and then press the SET button LCD monitor asks for confirmation You should format new CF cards before using them Rec. menu, select Setup and press the SET buttonFormatting a CF Card Press or button to select OK, and press the SET button About Printing Printing100 Print Settings for Direct Print Function Dpof Print SettingsTransfer Settings 101 Dpof Settings Selecting from the Print Order MenuDirect Print Function 102 103 Turn off the Camera Connecting the Camera to a Printer104 Turn the mode dial to Camera on 105 106 Select Print Printing107 Printing Errors Cancel Printing108 Press the or button to specify the desired number of copies Print Settings Direct Print Function109 110 Setting the Print StyleYou can select from among the following print styles 111 Specifying the Printing Area 112Choose from three printing area options Before specifying the printing area 113 Dpof Print Settings Selecting Images for Printing Display the Print Order menuStandard / Both 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 Printing Errors p Cancel Printing p Restarting Printing121 Selecting Images for Transferring Rec. menu, select Transfer OrderSelect Order and press the SET button 122 Select images for transferring 123 Turn on the camera Viewing Images on a TV Set124 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 Setting Content Rec. Menu130 Menu Screen 131 Appendix 132 133 134 Replay Menu 135 136 Press the Menu button for longer than 5 seconds Resetting the Settings to Default137 List of Messages 138 139 140 141 Appendices Replacing the Date Battery142 Pull the battery out of the holder, as shown 143 Using Rechargeable Batteries Battery and Charger Kit CBK100 Using the Optional Battery Kits144 145 Using the Household Power Source AC Adapter Kit ACK600 146 147 Wide Converter WC-DC52 Using the Optional Lenses and Lens Adapter148 Tele-converter TC-DC52 149 Close-Up Lens 250D 52 mm 150 Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC52B 52 mm 151 152 153 When the camera becomes dirty, clean it as follows Camera Care and Maintenance154 Troubleshooting 155 156 157 158 159 160 Specifications 161 162 163 Battery Performance 164 PowerShot A30 PowerShot A40165 Approximate File Size for One Image PowerShot A40 166 NiMH Battery NB-1AH Battery Charger CB-3AHCompact Power Adapter CA-PS500 167 CompactFlash Card Wide Converter WC-DC52 optionalTele-converter TC-DC52 optional 168 Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC52B optional Close-Up Lens 250D 52mm optional169 Index 170 171 172 Printing 100 173 137 Canon Customer Support Canon Italia S.p.A Canon Belgium N.V. / S.ACanon Luxembourg S.A Canon Nederland N.V Canon Schweiz AG Canon Svenska ABAustria Canon GmbH 176 Canon Marketing Malaysia Sdn. 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