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Canon A540 appendix Playback Information Playback Mode, Standard, Protection Status p, Movie p

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If the indicator blinks orange and the camera shake warning icon displays, this indicates that a slow shutter speed may have been selected due to insufficient illumination. Raise the

ISO speed (p. 65) or select a setting other than (flash off), or attach the camera to a tripod or other device.

Playback Information (Playback Mode)

"Standard

Folder Number-File Number

Shooting Date/Time

WAVE Format Sound (p. 79)

Protection Status (p. 81)

Compression (Still Images) (p. 32)

Total number of images

(Still Images) (p. 32)

Recording Pixels

Displayed image number

Movie (p. 75)

Before Using the Camera – Basic Operations

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Canon A540 Playback Information Playback Mode, Standard, Before Using the Camera - Basic Operations, Protection Status p

Contents

Viewing Images on a TV set Before Using the Camera Shooting Playback/ErasingPrint/Transfer Settings Troubleshooting List of Messages AppendixEditing Main FeaturesShooting PlaybackSee Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode p Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommendedConventions Used in this Guide Continuous ShootingBefore Using the Camera - Basic Operations Table of ContentsHandling Precautions Before Using the Camera - The Components GuideMagnifying Images Print Settings/Transfer SettingsViewing Images on a TV set Troubleshooting Playback/ErasingList of Messages Appendix INDEX Functions Available in Each Shooting ModeTest Shots Handling PrecautionsWarranty Limitations Please ReadCamera Body Temperature Safety PrecautionsLanguage Setting Video FormatWarnings Do not cut, damage, alter or place heavy items on the power cordUse only recommended power accessories Do not handle the power cord if your hands are wetDo not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the batteries BatteryUse only recommended batteries and accessories The batteries should not be immersed in water or sea waterDo not trigger the flash in close proximity to human or conversion lens adapter. PowerShot A540 onlyCautions OthersDo not touch the surface of the flash after taking several FlashEquipment Avoid Strong Magnetic Fields Avoid Condensation Related ProblemsStop using the camera immediately Preventing MalfunctionsFront View Before Using the Camera - The Components GuidePowerShot A540 only Back View Before Using the Camera - The Components GuideAttaching the Wrist Strap Operation Panel 1 Press Using the LCD MonitorBefore Using the Camera - Basic Operations Night DisplayInformation Displayed on the LCD Monitor Shooting Information Shooting Modep. 44 Folder Number-File Number Shooting Date/Time WAVE Format Sound p Playback Information Playback ModeStandard Before Using the Camera - Basic OperationsThe 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 c d Menus and SettingsFUNC. Menu Rec., Play, Print, Set up and My Camera Menus FUNC. MenuBefore Using the Camera - Basic Operations Rec., Play, Print, Set up and My Camera MenusaPress the MENU button bUse the or button to switch between menus ePress the MENU buttonFUNC. Menu Menu ListRec. Menu The icons shown below are the default settingsMenu Item Play MenuPrint Menu Before Using the Camera - Basic OperationsBasic Guide p Set up MenuBasic Guide p Basic Guide p Before Using the Camera - Basic OperationsFile Numbering When the power is turned on, a start-up sound is My Camera MenuDefault setting When the power is turned on, the start-up imageBefore Using the Camera - Basic Operations Resetting Settings to Their Default Values1 Set up MenuReset All 2 Select OK and press2 Select OK and press 1 Set up MenuFormatFormatting Memory Cards Low Level FormatSee Menus and Settings p ShootingChanging the Recording Pixels and Compression Still Images 1 FUNC. Menu * Recording Pixels CompressionSee Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities p. 123 Approximate Values for Compression SettingsApproximate Values for Recording Pixels See Image Data Sizes Estimated pShooting Using the Digital Zoom1 Rec. Menu Digital ZoomOn 2 Press the zoom lever toward and shootRecommended Memory Card 1 FUNC. Menu * Drive ModeTo Cancel Continuous Shooting 2 Shoot1 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 2 Shoot Using the Self-TimerTo Cancel the Self-Timer 1 FUNC. Menu * Drive Mode2 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 Shooting #PowerShot A540 1 FUNC. Menu * Recording Pixels Frame Rate#PowerShot A530 1 FUNC. Menu * Recording Pixels Changing Recording Pixels and Frame Rates MoviesSee Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities p #PowerShot A540#PowerShot A530 Recording Pixels and Frame RatesShooting Shooting Panoramic Images Stitch Assist1 Use the or button to select a shooting direction 2 Shoot the first image in the sequenceProgram AE 4 Repeat the procedure for additional imagesShutter Speed Display Setting the Shutter SpeedShooting Aperture Value Display Setting the ApertureYou can manually set the shutter speed and aperture to shoot images Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and ApertureWhen you select a fast shutter speed or shoot a subject in a dark ShootingPowerShot A540 1 Rec. Menu AiAFOn/Off Selecting an AF FrameShooting Focus Lock, AF Lock, Manual Focus Shooting Hard-to-Focus SubjectsShooting with the Focus Lock Shooting with the AF Lock2 Press the button several times to display Shooting in Manual Focus Mode3 Press and hold the shutter button halfway and press the button 4 Re-aim the camera to compose the shot as desired and shootTo Cancel the Manual Focus 3 Press the or button and adjust the focusShooting Switching between Metering ModesMetering Methods 1 FUNC. Menu * EvaluativeTo Cancel the Exposure Compensation Adjusting the Exposure Compensation1 Turn on the LCD monitor Shooting Adjusting the Tone White BalanceWhite Balance Settings 1 FUNC. Menu * Auto1 FUNC. Menu * Auto Custom Using the Custom White BalanceShooting 2 Aim the camera at a piece of white paper or cloth and pressMode Shooting in a My Colors ModeMy Colors Settings 1 FUNC. Menu* My Colors Off1 Custom Color Setting the Camera to a Custom Color ModeShooting Changing the Color Shooting Shooting in the Color Accent Mode4 Press to complete the setting, then shoot 1 Still image or button Movie or buttonOriginal Color Shooting in the Color Swap ModeSee Selecting a Shooting Mode in Basic Guide p 1 Still image or button Movie or button5 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 1 FUNC. Menu * Auto Adjusting the ISO SpeedSwitching between Flash Adjustment Settings 1 Rec. Menu Flash AdjustAuto/ Manual1 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 You can also specify a date and time if you Creating an Image Destination Folderwish to create a new folder using a shooting the check mark again2 Use the or button to check mark Create New Folder 1 Set up MenuCreate FolderSetting the Day or Time for Automatic Folder Creation Creating a Folder the Next Time You ShootSee Menus and Settings p Resetting the File NumberFile Number Reset Function 1 Set up Menu File NumberingContinuous/ Auto ResetShooting File and Folder Numbers1 Press the zoom lever toward To Cancel the Magnified DisplayPlayback/Erasing Magnifying ImagesPlayback/Erasing Switching between Sets of Nine ImagesViewing Images in Sets of Nine Index Playback To Return to Single Image Playback1 In single image playback mode, press the button Jumping to ImagesTo Return to Single Image Playback 2 Select Play and press Viewing MoviesOperating the Movie Control Panel 1 Display a movie and presscontrol panel and press Editing Movies1 Select Edit in the movie Movie Editing PanelPlayback/Erasing 4 Select New File or Overwrite and pressrotate and press to rotate it Rotating Images in the Display1 Play Menu 2 Use the or button to select an image toPlayback/Erasing Attaching Sound Memos to Images3 Select Record and press 1 Play Menu1 Play Menu Automated Playback Auto PlaySound Memo Panel 2 Press1 Play Menu Protecting Images2 Use the or button to select an image to protect and press See Menus and Settings pSee Menus and Settings p Erasing All Images1 Play Menu To exit instead of erasing, select CancelSingle Images Print Settings/Transfer SettingsSetting the DPOF Print Settings Print Settings/Transfer Settings84 2 Select OK and press All the Images on a Memory Card2 Use the or button to select images for printing 1 Print Menu Select All Images1 Print Menu Print Settings Setting the Print StylePrint Settings/Transfer Settings 1 Play Menu Setting the DPOF Transfer Settingsselect an image to transfer 2 Select Order and press3 Use the or button to2 Connect the AV cable to the camera’s A/V OUT terminal 4 Turn on the TV and switch it to Video mode 5 Turn on the cameraViewing Images on a TV set 1 Turn off the Camera and the TVCamera TroubleshootingWhen the power is turned on TroubleshootingDisplay flickers LCD monitorThe Date/Time menu appears The display darkensImage Seen in Viewfinder vs. Recorded Image ShootingNoise displays./Subject’s movements are irregular Camera will not recordSubject in recorded image is too dark Image is blurred or out of focusTroubleshooting Subject in recorded image is too bright, or image flashes whiteImage contains noise White dots appear on the imageLens will not retract Eyes appear redContinuous shooting slows down Recording images to memory card takes a long timeZoom does not operate Shooting MoviesMovies do not play back correctly PlaybackCannot play back Movies cannot be editedBatteries consumed quickly BatteryIf using Canon AA-size NiMH batteries TV monitor outputCannot print Printing with a direct print compatible printerBusy Memory card errorNaming error List of MessagesCorrupted Data No imageImage too large Incompatible JPEG formatToo many marks Communication errorLens error, restart camera ProtectedDo not install the batteries with their terminals and reversed Battery HandlingBattery Charge Battery Handling PrecautionsAppendix Never use batteries that look like thisDo not attempt to disassemble or alter the memory card Cautions When HandlingHandling the Memory Card SD Memory Card Write Protect TabAppendix 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 ACK800Appendix Using the Lenses Sold Separately PowerShot A540 only#Wide Converter WC-DC52 #Tele-converter TC-DC52A#Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC52F Shooting area during macro modeAttaching a Lens #Close-up lens 250D 52mm3 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 SeparatelyNon-Use over Extended Periods Usage in Cold Temperatures Less than 0C/32F#Batteries Charge becomes Severely Limited1 Confirm that the camera is turned off 2 Slide the memory card slot / battery cover lock and open the cover3 Hook your nail onto the date battery holder and lightly pull it up 4 Remove the battery holder in the direction indicated by the arrow6 Insert a new battery with the - side facing up Viewfinder and LCD Monitor Camera Care and MaintenanceCamera Body LensPowerShot A540/A530 SpecificationsAppendix Red-eye reduction is available Evaluative, Center-weighted average or SpotThe shutter speed varies according to the Auto*, ISO 80/100/200/400/800 equivalentAppendix 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 Appendix Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities#PowerShot A540 Card included with the cameraCard included with the camera #PowerShot A530Appendix Movie#PowerShot A540 #PowerShot A530#PowerShot A540 Image Data Sizes EstimatedSD Memory Card NiMH Battery NB-3AHMultiMediaCard #PowerShot A530Included with the separately sold AC Adapter Kit ACK800 Battery Charger CB-5AH/CB-5AHECompact Power Adapter CA-PS800 Supplied with the separately sold Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-300W Max. wide angle T Max. telephoto 1 When mounted on PowerShot A540 Wide Converter WC-DC52 Sold SeparatelyTele-converter TC-DC52A Sold Separately PowerShot A540 onlyConversion Lens Adapter LA-DC52F Sold Separately Close-up Lens 250D 52 mm Sold SeparatelyINDEX Basic 27, Basic58, Basic BasicSound Memo Special Scene ModeBasic Smooth Continuous ShootingTrademark Acknowledgments Disclaimerp. 32 Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode6 Settings cannot be made when My Colors is set to or mode 1 The recording pixels and frame rates for the Movie mode p2 The following functions cannot be set in the mode 3 The default flash setting will be Auto in the2006 CANON INC CEL-SF4Z210