Print/Transfer Settings
Before Using the Camera Shooting Playback/Erasing
Troubleshooting List of Messages Appendix
Viewing Images on a TV set
Shooting
Main Features
Playback
Editing
Conventions Used in this Guide
Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended
Continuous Shooting
See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode p
Handling Precautions
Table of Contents
Before Using the Camera - The Components Guide
Before Using the Camera - Basic Operations
Viewing Images on a TV set Troubleshooting
Print Settings/Transfer Settings
Playback/Erasing
Magnifying Images
List of Messages Appendix
INDEX Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode
Warranty Limitations
Handling Precautions
Please Read
Test Shots
Language Setting
Safety Precautions
Video Format
Camera Body Temperature
Use only recommended power accessories
Do not cut, damage, alter or place heavy items on the power cord
Do not handle the power cord if your hands are wet
Warnings
Use only recommended batteries and accessories
Battery
The batteries should not be immersed in water or sea water
Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the batteries
Cautions
conversion lens adapter. PowerShot A540 only
Others
Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to human or
Equipment
Flash
Do not touch the surface of the flash after taking several
Stop using the camera immediately
Avoid Condensation Related Problems
Preventing Malfunctions
Avoid Strong Magnetic Fields
PowerShot A540 only
Before Using the Camera - The Components Guide
Front View
Attaching the Wrist Strap
Before Using the Camera - The Components Guide
Back View
Operation Panel
Before Using the Camera - Basic Operations
Using the LCD Monitor
Night Display
1 Press
p. 44
Shooting Information Shooting Mode
Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor
Standard
Playback Information Playback Mode
Before Using the Camera - Basic Operations
Folder Number-File Number Shooting Date/Time WAVE Format Sound p
The following information may also be displayed with some images
Detailed
Before Using the Camera - Basic Operations
Using the Viewfinder
Histogram Function
Lower Indicator
Indicators
Upper Indicator
Before Using the Camera - Basic Operations
Power Saving Function
The power saving function settings can be changed p
FUNC. Menu Rec., Play, Print, Set up and My Camera Menus
Menus and Settings
FUNC. Menu
c d
aPress the MENU button bUse the or button to switch between menus
Rec., Play, Print, Set up and My Camera Menus
ePress the MENU button
Before Using the Camera - Basic Operations
Rec. Menu
Menu List
The icons shown below are the default settings
FUNC. Menu
Print Menu
Play Menu
Before Using the Camera - Basic Operations
Menu Item
Basic Guide p
Set up Menu
Basic Guide p
File Numbering
Before Using the Camera - Basic Operations
Basic Guide p
Default setting
My Camera Menu
When the power is turned on, the start-up image
When the power is turned on, a start-up sound is
1 Set up MenuReset All
Resetting Settings to Their Default Values
2 Select OK and press
Before Using the Camera - Basic Operations
Formatting Memory Cards
1 Set up MenuFormat
Low Level Format
2 Select OK and press
Changing the Recording Pixels and Compression Still Images
Shooting
1 FUNC. Menu * Recording Pixels Compression
See Menus and Settings p
Approximate Values for Recording Pixels
Approximate Values for Compression Settings
See Image Data Sizes Estimated p
See Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities p. 123
1 Rec. Menu Digital ZoomOn
Using the Digital Zoom
2 Press the zoom lever toward and shoot
Shooting
To Cancel Continuous Shooting
1 FUNC. Menu * Drive Mode
2 Shoot
Recommended Memory Card
Shooting
Postcard Date Imprint Mode
1 FUNC. Menu * Postcard
See Menus and Settings p
Embedding the Date in the Image Data
1 Rec. Menu Date StampDate/ Date & Time
To Cancel the Self-Timer
Using the Self-Timer
1 FUNC. Menu * Drive Mode
2 Shoot
2 Change Delay/Shots
Changing the Delay Time and Number of Shots
Shooting
Movie Shooting
PowerShot 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 button
2 Shoot
#PowerShot A530 1 FUNC. Menu * Recording Pixels
#PowerShot A540 1 FUNC. Menu * Recording Pixels Frame Rate
Changing Recording Pixels and Frame Rates Movies
Shooting
#PowerShot A530
#PowerShot A540
Recording Pixels and Frame Rates
See Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities p
1 Use the or button to select a shooting direction
Shooting Panoramic Images Stitch Assist
2 Shoot the first image in the sequence
Shooting
Program AE
4 Repeat the procedure for additional images
Shooting
Setting the Shutter Speed
Shutter Speed Display
Aperture Value Display
Setting the Aperture
When you select a fast shutter speed or shoot a subject in a dark
Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture
Shooting
You can manually set the shutter speed and aperture to shoot images
PowerShot A540
Shooting
Selecting an AF Frame
1 Rec. Menu AiAFOn/Off
Shooting with the Focus Lock
Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects
Shooting with the AF Lock
Focus Lock, AF Lock, Manual Focus
3 Press and hold the shutter button halfway and press the button
Shooting in Manual Focus Mode
4 Re-aim the camera to compose the shot as desired and shoot
2 Press the button several times to display
To Cancel the Manual Focus
3 Press the or button and adjust the focus
Metering Methods
Switching between Metering Modes
1 FUNC. Menu * Evaluative
Shooting
1 Turn on the LCD monitor
Adjusting the Exposure Compensation
To Cancel the Exposure Compensation
White Balance Settings
Adjusting the Tone White Balance
1 FUNC. Menu * Auto
Shooting
1 FUNC. Menu * Auto Custom
Using the Custom White Balance
Shooting
2 Aim the camera at a piece of white paper or cloth and press
My Colors Settings
Shooting in a My Colors Mode
1 FUNC. Menu* My Colors Off
Mode
Shooting
Setting the Camera to a Custom Color Mode
1 Custom Color
Changing the Color
4 Press to complete the setting, then shoot
Shooting in the Color Accent Mode
1 Still image or button Movie or button
Shooting
See Selecting a Shooting Mode in Basic Guide p
Shooting in the Color Swap Mode
1 Still image or button Movie or button
Original Color
5 Press to comlete the setting, then shoot
1 Rec. Menu Save OriginalOn/ Off
When Save Original is Set to On
Changing the Save Method for the Original Image
Switching between Flash Adjustment Settings
Adjusting the ISO Speed
1 Rec. Menu Flash AdjustAuto/ Manual
1 FUNC. Menu * Auto
1 Turn on the LCD monitor 2 FUNC. Menu +/- Flash/ Flash Output
Compensating the Flash Adjustment / Flash Output
Shooting
Setting the Auto Rotate Function
1 Set up MenuAuto RotateOn/ Off
wish to create a new folder using a shooting
Creating an Image Destination Folder
the check mark again
You can also specify a date and time if you
Setting the Day or Time for Automatic Folder Creation
1 Set up MenuCreate Folder
Creating a Folder the Next Time You Shoot
2 Use the or button to check mark Create New Folder
File Number Reset Function
Resetting the File Number
1 Set up Menu File NumberingContinuous/ Auto Reset
See Menus and Settings p
Shooting
File and Folder Numbers
Playback/Erasing
To Cancel the Magnified Display
Magnifying Images
1 Press the zoom lever toward
Viewing Images in Sets of Nine Index Playback
Switching between Sets of Nine Images
To Return to Single Image Playback
Playback/Erasing
To Return to Single Image Playback
Jumping to Images
1 In single image playback mode, press the button
Operating the Movie Control Panel
Viewing Movies
1 Display a movie and press
2 Select Play and press
1 Select
Editing Movies
Edit in the movie Movie Editing Panel
control panel and press
Playback/Erasing
4 Select New File or Overwrite and press
1 Play Menu
Rotating Images in the Display
2 Use the or button to select an image to
rotate and press to rotate it
3 Select Record and press
Attaching Sound Memos to Images
1 Play Menu
Playback/Erasing
Sound Memo Panel
Automated Playback Auto Play
2 Press
1 Play Menu
2 Use the or button to select an image to protect and press
Protecting Images
See Menus and Settings p
1 Play Menu
1 Play Menu
Erasing All Images
To exit instead of erasing, select Cancel
See Menus and Settings p
Setting the DPOF Print Settings
Print Settings/Transfer Settings
Print Settings/Transfer Settings
Single Images
2 Use the or button to select images for printing
All the Images on a Memory Card
1 Print Menu Select All Images
84 2 Select OK and press
Print Settings/Transfer Settings
Setting the Print Style
1 Print Menu Print Settings
1 Play Menu
Setting the DPOF Transfer Settings
3 Use the or
2 Select Order and press
button to
select an image to transfer
Viewing Images on a TV set
4 Turn on the TV and switch it to Video mode 5 Turn on the camera
1 Turn off the Camera and the TV
2 Connect the AV cable to the camera’s A/V OUT terminal
When the power is turned on
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Camera
The Date/Time menu appears
LCD monitor
The display darkens
Display flickers
Noise displays./Subject’s movements are irregular
Shooting
Camera will not record
Image Seen in Viewfinder vs. Recorded Image
Subject in recorded image is too dark
Image is blurred or out of focus
Image contains noise
Subject in recorded image is too bright, or image flashes white
White dots appear on the image
Troubleshooting
Continuous shooting slows down
Eyes appear red
Recording images to memory card takes a long time
Lens will not retract
Zoom does not operate
Shooting Movies
Cannot play back
Playback
Movies cannot be edited
Movies do not play back correctly
If using Canon AA-size NiMH batteries
Battery
TV monitor output
Batteries consumed quickly
Cannot print
Printing with a direct print compatible printer
Naming error
Memory card error
List of Messages
Busy
Image too large
No image
Incompatible JPEG format
Corrupted Data
Lens error, restart camera
Communication error
Protected
Too many marks
Battery Charge
Battery Handling
Battery Handling Precautions
Do not install the batteries with their terminals and reversed
Appendix
Never use batteries that look like this
Handling the Memory Card
Cautions When Handling
SD Memory Card Write Protect Tab
Do not attempt to disassemble or alter the memory card
Appendix
Formatting
Using Rechargeable Batteries Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-300
Using the Power Kits Sold Separately
Appendix
If the battery usage time has considerably diminished
2 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
Appendix
Attaching a Lens
Shooting area during macro mode
#Close-up lens 250D 52mm
#Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC52F
3 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/32F
Charge becomes Severely Limited
Non-Use over Extended Periods
3 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 cover
4 Remove the battery holder in the direction indicated by the arrow
1 Confirm that the camera is turned off
6 Insert a new battery with the - side facing up
Camera Body
Camera Care and Maintenance
Lens
Viewfinder and LCD Monitor
Appendix
Specifications
PowerShot A540/A530
The shutter speed varies according to the
Evaluative, Center-weighted average or Spot
Auto*, ISO 80/100/200/400/800 equivalent
Red-eye reduction is available
This camera has been tested with memory cards through
2 GB. All memory card functions cannot be guaranteed
Appendix
PowerShot A530
and Bubble Jet Direct compatible
Appendix
Test Conditions
Battery Capacity
See Battery Handling Precautions p
#PowerShot A540
Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities
Card included with the camera
Appendix
Card included with the camera
#PowerShot A530
#PowerShot A540
Movie
#PowerShot A530
Appendix
#PowerShot A540
Image Data Sizes Estimated
MultiMediaCard
NiMH Battery NB-3AH
#PowerShot A530
SD Memory Card
Compact Power Adapter CA-PS800
Battery Charger CB-5AH/CB-5AHE
Supplied with the separately sold Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-300
Included with the separately sold AC Adapter Kit ACK800
Tele-converter TC-DC52A Sold Separately
Wide Converter WC-DC52 Sold Separately
PowerShot A540 only
W Max. wide angle T Max. telephoto 1 When mounted on PowerShot A540
Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC52F Sold Separately
Close-up Lens 250D 52 mm Sold Separately
INDEX
58, Basic
27, Basic
Basic
Basic
Basic
Special Scene Mode
Smooth Continuous Shooting
Sound Memo
Trademark Acknowledgments
Disclaimer
p. 32
Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode
2 The following functions cannot be set in the mode
1 The recording pixels and frame rates for the Movie mode p
3 The default flash setting will be Auto in the
6 Settings cannot be made when My Colors is set to or mode
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