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Canon A540 appendix Before Using the Camera Shooting Playback/Erasing, Print/Transfer Settings

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Before Using the Camera

Shooting

Playback/Erasing

Print/Transfer Settings

Photo of PowerShot A540

Viewing Images on a TV set

Troubleshooting

List of Messages

Appendix

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Camera User Guide

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Canon A540 appendix Before Using the Camera Shooting Playback/Erasing, Print/Transfer Settings, Viewing Images on a TV set

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Print/Transfer Settings Before Using the Camera Shooting Playback/ErasingTroubleshooting List of Messages Appendix Viewing Images on a TV setShooting Main FeaturesPlayback EditingConventions Used in this Guide Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommendedContinuous Shooting See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode pHandling Precautions Table of ContentsBefore Using the Camera - The Components Guide Before Using the Camera - Basic OperationsViewing Images on a TV set Troubleshooting Print Settings/Transfer SettingsPlayback/Erasing Magnifying ImagesList of Messages Appendix INDEX Functions Available in Each Shooting ModeWarranty Limitations Handling PrecautionsPlease Read Test ShotsLanguage Setting Safety PrecautionsVideo Format Camera Body TemperatureUse only recommended power accessories Do not cut, damage, alter or place heavy items on the power cordDo not handle the power cord if your hands are wet WarningsUse only recommended batteries and accessories BatteryThe batteries should not be immersed in water or sea water Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the batteriesCautions conversion lens adapter. PowerShot A540 onlyOthers Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to human orDo not touch the surface of the flash after taking several FlashEquipment Stop using the camera immediately Avoid Condensation Related ProblemsPreventing Malfunctions Avoid Strong Magnetic FieldsFront View Before Using the Camera - The Components GuidePowerShot A540 only Back View Before Using the Camera - The Components GuideAttaching the Wrist Strap Operation Panel Before Using the Camera - Basic Operations Using the LCD MonitorNight Display 1 PressInformation Displayed on the LCD Monitor Shooting Information Shooting Modep. 44 Standard Playback Information Playback ModeBefore Using the Camera - Basic Operations Folder Number-File Number Shooting Date/Time WAVE Format Sound pThe following information may also be displayed with some images DetailedHistogram Function Using the ViewfinderBefore Using the Camera - Basic Operations Upper Indicator IndicatorsLower Indicator The power saving function settings can be changed p Power Saving FunctionBefore Using the Camera - Basic Operations FUNC. Menu Rec., Play, Print, Set up and My Camera Menus Menus and SettingsFUNC. Menu c daPress the MENU button bUse the or button to switch between menus Rec., Play, Print, Set up and My Camera MenusePress the MENU button Before Using the Camera - Basic OperationsRec. Menu Menu ListThe icons shown below are the default settings FUNC. MenuPrint Menu Play MenuBefore Using the Camera - Basic Operations Menu ItemBasic Guide p Set up MenuBasic Guide p Basic Guide p Before Using the Camera - Basic OperationsFile Numbering Default setting My Camera MenuWhen the power is turned on, the start-up image When the power is turned on, a start-up sound is1 Set up MenuReset All Resetting Settings to Their Default Values2 Select OK and press Before Using the Camera - Basic OperationsFormatting Memory Cards 1 Set up MenuFormatLow Level Format 2 Select OK and pressChanging the Recording Pixels and Compression Still Images Shooting1 FUNC. Menu * Recording Pixels Compression See Menus and Settings pApproximate Values for Recording Pixels Approximate Values for Compression SettingsSee Image Data Sizes Estimated p See Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities p. 1231 Rec. Menu Digital ZoomOn Using the Digital Zoom2 Press the zoom lever toward and shoot ShootingTo Cancel Continuous Shooting 1 FUNC. Menu * Drive Mode2 Shoot Recommended Memory Card1 FUNC. Menu * Postcard Postcard Date Imprint ModeShooting 1 Rec. Menu Date StampDate/ Date & Time Embedding the Date in the Image DataSee Menus and Settings p To Cancel the Self-Timer Using the Self-Timer1 FUNC. Menu * Drive Mode 2 Shoot2 Change Delay/Shots Changing the Delay Time and Number of ShotsPowerShot A540 PowerShot A530 The following movie modes are available Movie ShootingShooting 2 Shoot 1 Select a movie mode using the or buttonIn , or mode, you can change the recording pixels and frame rate p #PowerShot A530 1 FUNC. Menu * Recording Pixels #PowerShot A540 1 FUNC. Menu * Recording Pixels Frame RateChanging Recording Pixels and Frame Rates Movies Shooting#PowerShot A530 #PowerShot A540Recording Pixels and Frame Rates See Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities p1 Use the or button to select a shooting direction Shooting Panoramic Images Stitch Assist2 Shoot the first image in the sequence ShootingProgram AE 4 Repeat the procedure for additional imagesShutter Speed Display Setting the Shutter SpeedShooting Aperture Value Display Setting the ApertureWhen you select a fast shutter speed or shoot a subject in a dark Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and ApertureShooting You can manually set the shutter speed and aperture to shoot imagesPowerShot A540 1 Rec. Menu AiAFOn/Off Selecting an AF FrameShooting Shooting with the Focus Lock Shooting Hard-to-Focus SubjectsShooting with the AF Lock Focus Lock, AF Lock, Manual Focus3 Press and hold the shutter button halfway and press the button Shooting in Manual Focus Mode4 Re-aim the camera to compose the shot as desired and shoot 2 Press the button several times to displayTo Cancel the Manual Focus 3 Press the or button and adjust the focusMetering Methods Switching between Metering Modes1 FUNC. Menu * Evaluative ShootingTo Cancel the Exposure Compensation Adjusting the Exposure Compensation1 Turn on the LCD monitor White Balance Settings Adjusting the Tone White Balance1 FUNC. Menu * Auto Shooting1 FUNC. Menu * Auto Custom Using the Custom White BalanceShooting 2 Aim the camera at a piece of white paper or cloth and pressMy Colors Settings Shooting in a My Colors Mode1 FUNC. Menu* My Colors Off Mode1 Custom Color Setting the Camera to a Custom Color ModeShooting Changing the Color 4 Press to complete the setting, then shoot Shooting in the Color Accent Mode1 Still image or button Movie or button ShootingSee Selecting a Shooting Mode in Basic Guide p Shooting in the Color Swap Mode1 Still image or button Movie or button Original Color5 Press to comlete the setting, then shoot Changing the Save Method for the Original Image When Save Original is Set to On1 Rec. Menu Save OriginalOn/ Off Switching between Flash Adjustment Settings Adjusting the ISO Speed1 Rec. Menu Flash AdjustAuto/ Manual 1 FUNC. Menu * Auto1 Turn on the LCD monitor 2 FUNC. Menu +/- Flash/ Flash Output Compensating the Flash Adjustment / Flash Output1 Set up MenuAuto RotateOn/ Off Setting the Auto Rotate FunctionShooting wish to create a new folder using a shooting Creating an Image Destination Folderthe check mark again You can also specify a date and time if youSetting the Day or Time for Automatic Folder Creation 1 Set up MenuCreate FolderCreating a Folder the Next Time You Shoot 2 Use the or button to check mark Create New FolderFile Number Reset Function Resetting the File Number1 Set up Menu File NumberingContinuous/ Auto Reset See Menus and Settings pShooting File and Folder NumbersPlayback/Erasing To Cancel the Magnified DisplayMagnifying Images 1 Press the zoom lever towardViewing Images in Sets of Nine Index Playback Switching between Sets of Nine ImagesTo Return to Single Image Playback Playback/Erasing1 In single image playback mode, press the button Jumping to ImagesTo Return to Single Image Playback Operating the Movie Control Panel Viewing Movies1 Display a movie and press 2 Select Play and press1 Select Editing MoviesEdit in the movie Movie Editing Panel control panel and pressPlayback/Erasing 4 Select New File or Overwrite and press1 Play Menu Rotating Images in the Display2 Use the or button to select an image to rotate and press to rotate it3 Select Record and press Attaching Sound Memos to Images1 Play Menu Playback/ErasingSound Memo Panel Automated Playback Auto Play2 Press 1 Play Menu2 Use the or button to select an image to protect and press Protecting ImagesSee Menus and Settings p 1 Play Menu1 Play Menu Erasing All ImagesTo exit instead of erasing, select Cancel See Menus and Settings pSetting the DPOF Print Settings Print Settings/Transfer SettingsPrint Settings/Transfer Settings Single Images2 Use the or button to select images for printing All the Images on a Memory Card1 Print Menu Select All Images 84 2 Select OK and press1 Print Menu Print Settings Setting the Print StylePrint Settings/Transfer Settings 1 Play Menu Setting the DPOF Transfer Settings3 Use the or 2 Select Order and pressbutton to select an image to transferViewing Images on a TV set 4 Turn on the TV and switch it to Video mode 5 Turn on the camera1 Turn off the Camera and the TV 2 Connect the AV cable to the camera’s A/V OUT terminalWhen the power is turned on TroubleshootingTroubleshooting CameraThe Date/Time menu appears LCD monitorThe display darkens Display flickersNoise displays./Subject’s movements are irregular ShootingCamera will not record Image Seen in Viewfinder vs. Recorded ImageSubject in recorded image is too dark Image is blurred or out of focusImage contains noise Subject in recorded image is too bright, or image flashes whiteWhite dots appear on the image TroubleshootingContinuous shooting slows down Eyes appear redRecording images to memory card takes a long time Lens will not retractZoom does not operate Shooting MoviesCannot play back PlaybackMovies cannot be edited Movies do not play back correctlyIf using Canon AA-size NiMH batteries BatteryTV monitor output Batteries consumed quicklyCannot print Printing with a direct print compatible printerNaming error Memory card errorList of Messages BusyImage too large No imageIncompatible JPEG format Corrupted DataLens error, restart camera Communication errorProtected Too many marksBattery Charge Battery HandlingBattery Handling Precautions Do not install the batteries with their terminals and reversedAppendix Never use batteries that look like thisHandling the Memory Card Cautions When HandlingSD Memory Card Write Protect Tab Do not attempt to disassemble or alter the memory cardAppendix FormattingUsing Rechargeable Batteries Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-300 Using the Power Kits Sold SeparatelyAppendix If the battery usage time has considerably diminished2 Open the terminal cover and attach the cord to the DC IN terminal Using the AC Adapter Kit ACK800#Wide Converter WC-DC52 Using the Lenses Sold Separately PowerShot A540 only#Tele-converter TC-DC52A AppendixAttaching a Lens Shooting area during macro mode#Close-up lens 250D 52mm #Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC52F3 When the $ mark on the camera and the mark on the ring are aligned, lift off the ring High-Power Flash HF-DC1 Using an Externally Mounted Flash Sold Separately#Batteries Usage in Cold Temperatures Less than 0C/32FCharge becomes Severely Limited Non-Use over Extended Periods3 Hook your nail onto the date battery holder and lightly pull it up 2 Slide the memory card slot / battery cover lock and open the cover4 Remove the battery holder in the direction indicated by the arrow 1 Confirm that the camera is turned off6 Insert a new battery with the - side facing up Camera Body Camera Care and MaintenanceLens Viewfinder and LCD MonitorPowerShot A540/A530 SpecificationsAppendix The shutter speed varies according to the Evaluative, Center-weighted average or SpotAuto*, ISO 80/100/200/400/800 equivalent Red-eye reduction is availableAppendix 2 GB. All memory card functions cannot be guaranteedThis camera has been tested with memory cards through PowerShot A530 and Bubble Jet Direct compatible AppendixSee Battery Handling Precautions p Battery CapacityTest Conditions #PowerShot A540 Memory Cards and Estimated CapacitiesCard included with the camera AppendixCard included with the camera #PowerShot A530#PowerShot A540 Movie#PowerShot A530 Appendix#PowerShot A540 Image Data Sizes EstimatedMultiMediaCard NiMH Battery NB-3AH#PowerShot A530 SD Memory CardCompact Power Adapter CA-PS800 Battery Charger CB-5AH/CB-5AHESupplied with the separately sold Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-300 Included with the separately sold AC Adapter Kit ACK800Tele-converter TC-DC52A Sold Separately Wide Converter WC-DC52 Sold SeparatelyPowerShot A540 only W Max. wide angle T Max. telephoto 1 When mounted on PowerShot A540Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC52F Sold Separately Close-up Lens 250D 52 mm Sold SeparatelyINDEX 58, Basic 27, BasicBasic BasicBasic Special Scene ModeSmooth Continuous Shooting Sound MemoTrademark Acknowledgments Disclaimerp. 32 Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode2 The following functions cannot be set in the mode 1 The recording pixels and frame rates for the Movie mode p3 The default flash setting will be Auto in the 6 Settings cannot be made when My Colors is set to or mode2006 CANON INC CEL-SF4Z210