Power Saving Function, Shooting Mode, Playback Mode

Power Saving Function

This camera is equipped with a power saving function. The power will shut off in the following circumstances. Press the power button again to restore power.

Shooting Mode	Powers down approximately 3 minutes after
	the last control is accessed on the camera.
	The LCD monitor automatically turns off 1
	minute* after the last control is accessed
	even if [Auto Power Down] is set to [Off].
	Press any button other than the power button
	or change the camera orientation to turn the
	LCD monitor back on.
Playback Mode	Powers down approximately 5 minutes after
Connected to a Printer	the last control is accessed on the camera.

* This time can be changed.

!The power saving function will not activate during an Auto Play or while the camera is connected to a computer.

!The power saving function settings can be changed (p. 26).

Before Using the Camera – Basic Operations

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Contents

Viewing Images on a TV set Troubleshooting List of Messages Appendix Main Features Continuous Shooting PowerShot A540 PowerShot A530Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended Table of Contents Playback/Erasing Index Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Test Shots Warranty LimitationsPlease Read Video Format Safety PrecautionsLanguage Setting Please see the Basic Guide p to change the language setting Soft, absorbent cloth Do not handle the power cord if your hands are wetEquipment Doing so can damage your eyesight Battery Others Do not touch the surface of the flash after taking several Flash If Condensation Forms Inside the Camera Avoid Condensation Related ProblemsPreventing Malfunctions Avoid Strong Magnetic Fields Front View Before Using the Camera The Components Guide Back View Before Using the Camera The Components Guide Operation Panel Night Display Using the LCD MonitorDisplay mode changes as follows with each press Before Using the Camera Basic Operations Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor Shooting Information Shooting Mode Standard Playback Information Playback Mode Following information may also be displayed with some images Detailed Histogram Function Using the Viewfinder Green Ready to shoot IndicatorsUpper Indicator Lower Indicator Playback Mode Power Saving FunctionPower saving function settings can be changed p Shooting Mode FUNC. Menu Menus and Settings Rec., Play, Print, Set up and My Camera Menus Menu Item Reference Icons shown below are the default settingsMenu List Rec. Menu Menu Item Options Reference Play MenuPrint Menu Basic Guide p Set up Menu NTSC*/ PAL My Camera Menu Select OK and press Set up Menu Reset All Low Level Format Set up Menu FormatFormatting Memory Cards FUNC. Menu * Recording Pixels Compression Changing the Recording Pixels and Compression Still Images Approximate Values for Recording Pixels Approximate Values for Compression Settings Press the zoom lever toward and shoot Using the Digital ZoomRec. Menu Digital Zoom On Recommended Memory Card FUNC. Menu * Drive ModeTo Cancel Continuous Shooting Shoot FUNC. Menu * Postcard Postcard Date Imprint Mode Rec. Menu Date Stamp Date/ Date & Time Embedding the Date in the Image Data Follow procedure 1 to display Using the Self-TimerSettings cannot be set for , , and modes To Cancel the Self-Timer Change Delay/Shots Changing the Delay Time and Number of Shots Compact Fast Frame Rate PowerShot A540 onlyMovie Shooting Standard Select a movie mode using the or button Changing Recording Pixels and Frame Rates Movies #PowerShot A540 FUNC. Menu * Recording Pixels Frame Rate#PowerShot A530 FUNC. Menu * Recording Pixels Recording Pixels and Frame Rates #PowerShot A540#PowerShot A530 Shoot the first image in the sequence Shooting Panoramic Images Stitch AssistUse the or button to select a shooting direction Program AE Repeat the procedure for additional images Seconds Setting the Shutter SpeedPowerShot A540 Shutter Speed Display Aperture Value Display Setting the Aperture Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture Telephoto Aperture Value Shutter SpeedMaximum Wide Angle Off Selecting an AF FrameRec. Menu AiAF On/Off Shooting with the AF Lock Focus lock can be used in any shooting modeShooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects Shooting with the Focus Lock To Release the AF Lock Shooting in Manual Focus ModeRe-aim the camera to compose the shot as desired and shoot To Cancel the Manual Focus Press the or button and adjust the focus FUNC. Menu * Evaluative Switching between Metering ModesMetering Methods To Cancel the Exposure Compensation Adjusting the Exposure Compensation FUNC. Menu * Auto Adjusting the Tone White BalanceWhite Balance Settings Custom Using the Custom White BalanceFUNC. Menu * Auto Custom Aim the camera at a piece of white paper or cloth and press Mode Shooting in a My Colors ModeMy Colors Settings FUNC. Menu * My Colors Off Altered color will display Setting the Camera to a Custom Color ModeThis completes the setting Custom Color Changing the Color Still image or button Movie or button Shooting in the Color Accent ModePress to complete the setting, then shoot Shooting in the Color Swap Mode Only one color can be specified Press to comlete the setting, then shoot If On is selected, the two images will be numbered When Save Original is Set to OnChanging the Save Method for the Original Image Rec. Menu Save Original On/ Off Mode, is not available Adjusting the ISO SpeedSwitching between Flash Adjustment Settings Rec. Menu Flash Adjust Auto/ Manual Flash Exposure Compensating the Flash Adjustment / Flash OutputTurn on the LCD monitor FUNC. Menu +/- Flash/ Flash Output +/- Flash Set up Menu Auto Rotate On/ Off Setting the Auto Rotate Function Creating an Image Destination Folder Use the or button to check mark Create New Folder Set up Menu Create FolderCreating a Folder the Next Time You Shoot Auto Reset Resetting the File NumberFile Number Reset Function Set up Menu File Numbering Continuous/ Auto Reset File and Folder Numbers Use the , , or button to move around the image To Cancel the Magnified DisplayMagnifying Images Press the zoom lever toward Playback/Erasing Switching between Sets of Nine ImagesViewing Images in Sets of Nine Index Playback To Return to Single Image Playback Press the Menu button Camera will switch to jump search modeJumping to Images Single image playback mode, press the button Select Play and press Viewing MoviesOperating the Movie Control Panel Display a movie and press Movie editing panel and the movie editing bar will display Editing MoviesSelect Save and press Select New File or Overwrite and press Images can be rotated clockwise 90 or 270 in the display Rotating Images in the DisplayPlay Menu Sound memo control panel will display Attaching Sound Memos to ImagesSelect Record and press Sound Memo Panel Automated Playback Auto Play Use the or button to select an image to protect and press Protecting Images Protected images cannot be erased with this function Erasing All Images Print Menu Select Images & Qty Setting the Dpof Print SettingsPrint Settings/Transfer Settings Single Images Print Menu Select All Images Selection methods differ for the Print Type settings pAll the Images on a Memory Card Use the or button to select images for printing Reduced size in an index format Setting the Print StylePrint Menu Print Settings Standard Prints one image per Index Setting the Dpof Transfer Settings Select an image to transfer Press Selecting Reset cancels all transfer order settingsSelect Order and press Use the or Button to Viewing Images on a TV set Sounds come from the camera interior When the power is turned onCamera Camera will not operate LCD monitor Image Seen in Viewfinder vs. Recorded Image ShootingNoise displays./Subject’s movements are irregular Camera will not record Subject in recorded image is too dark Image is blurred or out of focus White dots appear on the image Image contains noise Lens will not retract Eyes appear redContinuous shooting slows down Recording images to memory card takes a long time Use a high-speed memory card SDC-512MSH, etc Shooting MoviesZoom does not operate Lower the recording pixels or the frame rate* p Movies do not play back correctly PlaybackCannot play back Movies cannot be edited Batteries consumed quickly BatteryIf using Canon AA-size NiMH batteries TV monitor output Camera and printer are Set up menu, selectPrinting with a direct print compatible printer Cannot print No memory card Memory card errorNaming error Busy 100 101 102 Battery HandlingBattery Charge Battery Handling Precautions Appendix 103Batteries may be short circuited Never use batteries that look like this Do not use or store memory cards in the following locations Handling the Memory CardSD Memory Card Write Protect Tab 104 105 Formatting Using the Power Kits Sold Separately 107 108 Using the AC Adapter Kit ACK800 109 #Wide Converter WC-DC52#Tele-converter TC-DC52A #Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC52F Shooting area during macro modeAttaching a Lens #Close-up lens 250D 52mm 111 112 Using an Externally Mounted Flash Sold SeparatelyHigh-Power Flash HF-DC1 Charge becomes Severely Limited Usage in Cold Temperatures Less than 0C/32F#Batteries 113 114 Replacing the Date Battery 115 Viewfinder and LCD Monitor Camera Care and MaintenanceCamera Body Lens 117 SpecificationsPowerShot A540/A530 118 119 120 Shooting date, to the first image in each 121 Test Conditions Battery Capacity122 Card included with the camera Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities123 124 125 Movie 126 Image Data Sizes Estimated SD Memory Card NiMH Battery NB-3AH127 MultiMediaCard Included with the separately sold AC Adapter Kit ACK800 Battery Charger CB-5AH/CB-5AHECompact Power Adapter CA-PS800 128 Tele-converter TC-DC52A Sold Separately 129Wide Converter WC-DC52 Sold Separately Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC52F Sold Separately 130Close-up Lens 250D 52 mm Sold Separately 131 Index 27, Basic 132 133 Trademark Acknowledgments Disclaimer 135 Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode 136 CEL-SF4Z210

Canon A540 Power Saving Function, Power saving function settings can be changed p, Shooting Mode

Models: A540

Power Saving Function

Shooting Mode

Playback Mode

Connected to a Printer

!The power saving function settings can be changed (p. 26).

Before Using the Camera – Basic Operations