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Canon appendix PowerShot A540

Models: A540

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PowerShot A540

		Aperture Value	Shutter Speed
		Aperture Value	(seconds)
			(seconds)
	Maximum	F2.6 – 3.5	15 – 1/1250
	Wide Angle	F4.0 – 8.0	15 – 1/2000

	Maximum	F5.5 – 7.1	15 – 1/1250
	Telephoto	F8.0	15 – 1/2000

PowerShot A530

		Aperture Value	Shutter Speed
		Aperture Value	(seconds)
			(seconds)
	Maximum	F2.6	15 – 1/1250
	Wide Angle	F5.6	15 – 1/2000
	Maximum	F5.5	15 – 1/1250
	Telephoto	F11	15 – 1/2000

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Contents

Troubleshooting List of Messages Appendix Before Using the Camera Shooting Playback/ErasingPrint/Transfer Settings Viewing Images on a TV setPlayback Main FeaturesShooting EditingContinuous Shooting Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommendedConventions Used in this Guide See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode pBefore Using the Camera - The Components Guide Table of ContentsHandling Precautions Before Using the Camera - Basic OperationsPlayback/Erasing Print Settings/Transfer SettingsViewing Images on a TV set Troubleshooting Magnifying ImagesINDEX Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode List of Messages AppendixPlease Read Handling PrecautionsWarranty Limitations Test ShotsVideo Format Safety PrecautionsLanguage Setting Camera Body TemperatureDo not handle the power cord if your hands are wet Do not cut, damage, alter or place heavy items on the power cordUse only recommended power accessories WarningsThe batteries should not be immersed in water or sea water BatteryUse only recommended batteries and accessories Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the batteriesOthers conversion lens adapter. PowerShot A540 onlyCautions Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to human orEquipment FlashDo not touch the surface of the flash after taking several Preventing Malfunctions Avoid Condensation Related ProblemsStop using the camera immediately Avoid Strong Magnetic FieldsPowerShot A540 only Before Using the Camera - The Components GuideFront View Attaching the Wrist Strap Before Using the Camera - The Components GuideBack View Operation Panel Night Display Using the LCD MonitorBefore Using the Camera - Basic Operations 1 Pressp. 44 Shooting Information Shooting ModeInformation Displayed on the LCD Monitor Before Using the Camera - Basic Operations Playback Information Playback ModeStandard Folder Number-File Number Shooting Date/Time WAVE Format Sound pDetailed The following information may also be displayed with some imagesBefore Using the Camera - Basic Operations Using the ViewfinderHistogram Function Lower Indicator IndicatorsUpper Indicator Before Using the Camera - Basic Operations Power Saving FunctionThe power saving function settings can be changed p FUNC. Menu Menus and SettingsFUNC. Menu Rec., Play, Print, Set up and My Camera Menus c dePress the MENU button Rec., Play, Print, Set up and My Camera MenusaPress the MENU button bUse the or button to switch between menus Before Using the Camera - Basic OperationsThe icons shown below are the default settings Menu ListRec. Menu FUNC. MenuBefore Using the Camera - Basic Operations Play MenuPrint Menu Menu ItemBasic Guide p Set up MenuBasic Guide p File Numbering Before Using the Camera - Basic OperationsBasic Guide p When the power is turned on, the start-up image My Camera MenuDefault setting When the power is turned on, a start-up sound is2 Select OK and press Resetting Settings to Their Default Values1 Set up MenuReset All Before Using the Camera - Basic OperationsLow Level Format 1 Set up MenuFormatFormatting Memory Cards 2 Select OK and press1 FUNC. Menu * Recording Pixels Compression ShootingChanging the Recording Pixels and Compression Still Images See Menus and Settings pSee Image Data Sizes Estimated p Approximate Values for Compression SettingsApproximate Values for Recording Pixels See Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities p. 1232 Press the zoom lever toward and shoot Using the Digital Zoom1 Rec. Menu Digital ZoomOn Shooting2 Shoot 1 FUNC. Menu * Drive ModeTo Cancel Continuous Shooting Recommended Memory CardShooting Postcard Date Imprint Mode1 FUNC. Menu * Postcard See Menus and Settings p Embedding the Date in the Image Data1 Rec. Menu Date StampDate/ Date & Time 1 FUNC. Menu * Drive Mode Using the Self-TimerTo Cancel the Self-Timer 2 ShootChanging the Delay Time and Number of Shots 2 Change Delay/ShotsShooting Movie ShootingPowerShot A540 PowerShot A530 The following movie modes are available In , or mode, you can change the recording pixels and frame rate p 1 Select a movie mode using the or button2 Shoot Changing Recording Pixels and Frame Rates Movies #PowerShot A540 1 FUNC. Menu * Recording Pixels Frame Rate#PowerShot A530 1 FUNC. Menu * Recording Pixels ShootingRecording Pixels and Frame Rates #PowerShot A540#PowerShot A530 See Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities p2 Shoot the first image in the sequence Shooting Panoramic Images Stitch Assist1 Use the or button to select a shooting direction Shooting4 Repeat the procedure for additional images Program AEShooting Setting the Shutter SpeedShutter Speed Display Setting the Aperture Aperture Value DisplayShooting Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and ApertureWhen you select a fast shutter speed or shoot a subject in a dark You can manually set the shutter speed and aperture to shoot imagesPowerShot A540 Shooting Selecting an AF Frame1 Rec. Menu AiAFOn/Off Shooting with the AF Lock Shooting Hard-to-Focus SubjectsShooting with the Focus Lock Focus Lock, AF Lock, Manual Focus4 Re-aim the camera to compose the shot as desired and shoot Shooting in Manual Focus Mode3 Press and hold the shutter button halfway and press the button 2 Press the button several times to display3 Press the or button and adjust the focus To Cancel the Manual Focus1 FUNC. Menu * Evaluative Switching between Metering ModesMetering Methods Shooting1 Turn on the LCD monitor Adjusting the Exposure CompensationTo Cancel the Exposure Compensation 1 FUNC. Menu * Auto Adjusting the Tone White BalanceWhite Balance Settings ShootingUsing the Custom White Balance 1 FUNC. Menu * Auto Custom2 Aim the camera at a piece of white paper or cloth and press Shooting1 FUNC. Menu* My Colors Off Shooting in a My Colors ModeMy Colors Settings ModeShooting Setting the Camera to a Custom Color Mode1 Custom Color Changing the Color 1 Still image or button Movie or button Shooting in the Color Accent Mode4 Press to complete the setting, then shoot Shooting1 Still image or button Movie or button Shooting in the Color Swap ModeSee Selecting a Shooting Mode in Basic Guide p Original Color5 Press to comlete the setting, then shoot 1 Rec. Menu Save OriginalOn/ Off When Save Original is Set to OnChanging the Save Method for the Original Image 1 Rec. Menu Flash AdjustAuto/ Manual Adjusting the ISO SpeedSwitching between Flash Adjustment Settings 1 FUNC. Menu * AutoCompensating the Flash Adjustment / Flash Output 1 Turn on the LCD monitor 2 FUNC. Menu +/- Flash/ Flash OutputShooting Setting the Auto Rotate Function1 Set up MenuAuto RotateOn/ Off the check mark again Creating an Image Destination Folderwish to create a new folder using a shooting You can also specify a date and time if youCreating a Folder the Next Time You Shoot 1 Set up MenuCreate FolderSetting the Day or Time for Automatic Folder Creation 2 Use the or button to check mark Create New Folder1 Set up Menu File NumberingContinuous/ Auto Reset Resetting the File NumberFile Number Reset Function See Menus and Settings pFile and Folder Numbers ShootingMagnifying Images To Cancel the Magnified DisplayPlayback/Erasing 1 Press the zoom lever towardTo Return to Single Image Playback Switching between Sets of Nine ImagesViewing Images in Sets of Nine Index Playback Playback/ErasingTo Return to Single Image Playback Jumping to Images1 In single image playback mode, press the button 1 Display a movie and press Viewing MoviesOperating the Movie Control Panel 2 Select Play and pressEdit in the movie Movie Editing Panel Editing Movies1 Select control panel and press4 Select New File or Overwrite and press Playback/Erasing2 Use the or button to select an image to Rotating Images in the Display1 Play Menu rotate and press to rotate it1 Play Menu Attaching Sound Memos to Images3 Select Record and press Playback/Erasing2 Press Automated Playback Auto PlaySound Memo Panel 1 Play MenuSee Menus and Settings p Protecting Images2 Use the or button to select an image to protect and press 1 Play MenuTo exit instead of erasing, select Cancel Erasing All Images1 Play Menu See Menus and Settings pPrint Settings/Transfer Settings Print Settings/Transfer SettingsSetting the DPOF Print Settings Single Images1 Print Menu Select All Images All the Images on a Memory Card2 Use the or button to select images for printing 84 2 Select OK and pressPrint Settings/Transfer Settings Setting the Print Style1 Print Menu Print Settings Setting the DPOF Transfer Settings 1 Play Menubutton to 2 Select Order and press3 Use the or select an image to transfer1 Turn off the Camera and the TV 4 Turn on the TV and switch it to Video mode 5 Turn on the cameraViewing Images on a TV set 2 Connect the AV cable to the camera’s A/V OUT terminalTroubleshooting TroubleshootingWhen the power is turned on CameraThe display darkens LCD monitorThe Date/Time menu appears Display flickersCamera will not record ShootingNoise displays./Subject’s movements are irregular Image Seen in Viewfinder vs. Recorded ImageImage is blurred or out of focus Subject in recorded image is too darkWhite dots appear on the image Subject in recorded image is too bright, or image flashes whiteImage contains noise TroubleshootingRecording images to memory card takes a long time Eyes appear redContinuous shooting slows down Lens will not retractShooting Movies Zoom does not operateMovies cannot be edited PlaybackCannot play back Movies do not play back correctlyTV monitor output BatteryIf using Canon AA-size NiMH batteries Batteries consumed quicklyPrinting with a direct print compatible printer Cannot printList of Messages Memory card errorNaming error BusyIncompatible JPEG format No imageImage too large Corrupted DataProtected Communication errorLens error, restart camera Too many marksBattery Handling Precautions Battery HandlingBattery Charge Do not install the batteries with their terminals and reversedNever use batteries that look like this AppendixSD Memory Card Write Protect Tab Cautions When HandlingHandling the Memory Card Do not attempt to disassemble or alter the memory cardFormatting AppendixUsing the Power Kits Sold Separately Using Rechargeable Batteries Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-300If the battery usage time has considerably diminished AppendixUsing the AC Adapter Kit ACK800 2 Open the terminal cover and attach the cord to the DC IN terminal#Tele-converter TC-DC52A Using the Lenses Sold Separately PowerShot A540 only#Wide Converter WC-DC52 Appendix#Close-up lens 250D 52mm Shooting area during macro modeAttaching a Lens #Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC52F3 When the $ mark on the camera and the mark on the ring are aligned, lift off the ring Using an Externally Mounted Flash Sold Separately High-Power Flash HF-DC1Charge becomes Severely Limited Usage in Cold Temperatures Less than 0C/32F#Batteries Non-Use over Extended Periods4 Remove the battery holder in the direction indicated by the arrow 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 1 Confirm that the camera is turned off6 Insert a new battery with the - side facing up Lens Camera Care and MaintenanceCamera Body Viewfinder and LCD MonitorAppendix SpecificationsPowerShot A540/A530 Auto*, ISO 80/100/200/400/800 equivalent Evaluative, Center-weighted average or SpotThe shutter speed varies according to the Red-eye reduction is availableThis camera has been tested with memory cards through 2 GB. All memory card functions cannot be guaranteedAppendix PowerShot A530 Appendix and Bubble Jet Direct compatibleTest Conditions Battery CapacitySee Battery Handling Precautions p Card included with the camera Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities#PowerShot A540 Appendix#PowerShot A530 Card included with the camera#PowerShot A530 Movie#PowerShot A540 AppendixImage Data Sizes Estimated #PowerShot A540#PowerShot A530 NiMH Battery NB-3AHMultiMediaCard SD Memory CardSupplied with the separately sold Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-300 Battery Charger CB-5AH/CB-5AHECompact Power Adapter CA-PS800 Included with the separately sold AC Adapter Kit ACK800PowerShot A540 only Wide Converter WC-DC52 Sold SeparatelyTele-converter TC-DC52A Sold Separately W Max. wide angle T Max. telephoto 1 When mounted on PowerShot A540Close-up Lens 250D 52 mm Sold Separately Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC52F Sold SeparatelyINDEX Basic 27, Basic58, Basic BasicSmooth Continuous Shooting Special Scene ModeBasic Sound MemoDisclaimer Trademark AcknowledgmentsFunctions Available in Each Shooting Mode p. 323 The default flash setting will be Auto in the 1 The recording pixels and frame rates for the Movie mode p2 The following functions cannot be set in the mode 6 Settings cannot be made when My Colors is set to or modeCEL-SF4Z210 2006 CANON INC