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Canon A540 appendix Adjusting the Exposure Compensation, To Cancel the Exposure Compensation

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Adjusting the Exposure Compensation

Adjusting the Exposure Compensation

PowerShot A540

PowerShot A530

Adjust the exposure compensation setting to avoid making the subject too dark when it is backlit or shot against a bright background or to avoid making lights appear too bright in night shots.

1Turn on the LCD monitor.

2Press the button several times until the exposure compensation bar is displayed.

!Use the or buttons to adjust the exposure compensation and press the button.

!Depending on the shooting mode,

pressing the button will switch between the setting items as follows:

mode/Exposure compensation

* Shutter speed/Exposure compensation

* Aperture value/Exposure compensation

* PowerShot A540 only

To Cancel the Exposure Compensation

Restore the compensation value to [0].

Exposure compensation is not available in the ( , ) modes.

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Canon A540 appendix Adjusting the Exposure Compensation, To Cancel the Exposure Compensation, Turn on the LCD monitor

Contents

Before Using the Camera Shooting Playback/Erasing Print/Transfer SettingsTroubleshooting List of Messages Appendix Viewing Images on a TV setMain Features ShootingPlayback EditingUse of genuine Canon accessories is recommended Conventions Used in this GuideContinuous Shooting See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode pTable of Contents Handling PrecautionsBefore Using the Camera - The Components Guide Before Using the Camera - Basic OperationsPrint Settings/Transfer Settings Viewing Images on a TV set TroubleshootingPlayback/Erasing Magnifying ImagesINDEX Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode List of Messages AppendixHandling Precautions Warranty LimitationsPlease Read Test ShotsSafety Precautions Language SettingVideo Format Camera Body TemperatureDo not cut, damage, alter or place heavy items on the power cord Use only recommended power accessoriesDo not handle the power cord if your hands are wet WarningsBattery Use only recommended batteries and accessoriesThe batteries should not be immersed in water or sea water Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the batteriesconversion lens adapter. PowerShot A540 only CautionsOthers Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to human orEquipment FlashDo not touch the surface of the flash after taking several Avoid Condensation Related Problems Stop using the camera immediatelyPreventing Malfunctions 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 Using the LCD Monitor Before Using the Camera - Basic OperationsNight Display 1 Pressp. 44 Shooting Information Shooting ModeInformation Displayed on the LCD Monitor Playback Information Playback Mode StandardBefore Using the Camera - Basic Operations 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 Menus and Settings FUNC. Menu Rec., Play, Print, Set up and My Camera MenusFUNC. Menu c dRec., Play, Print, Set up and My Camera Menus aPress the MENU button bUse the or button to switch between menusePress the MENU button Before Using the Camera - Basic OperationsMenu List Rec. MenuThe icons shown below are the default settings FUNC. MenuPlay Menu Print MenuBefore Using the Camera - Basic Operations Menu ItemBasic Guide p Set up MenuBasic Guide p File Numbering Before Using the Camera - Basic OperationsBasic Guide p My Camera Menu Default settingWhen the power is turned on, the start-up image When the power is turned on, a start-up sound isResetting Settings to Their Default Values 1 Set up MenuReset All2 Select OK and press Before Using the Camera - Basic Operations1 Set up MenuFormat Formatting Memory CardsLow Level Format 2 Select OK and pressShooting Changing the Recording Pixels and Compression Still Images1 FUNC. Menu * Recording Pixels Compression See Menus and Settings pApproximate Values for Compression Settings Approximate Values for Recording PixelsSee Image Data Sizes Estimated p See Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities p. 123Using the Digital Zoom 1 Rec. Menu Digital ZoomOn2 Press the zoom lever toward and shoot Shooting1 FUNC. Menu * Drive Mode To Cancel Continuous Shooting2 Shoot 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 Using the Self-Timer To Cancel the Self-Timer1 FUNC. Menu * Drive Mode 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 #PowerShot A540 1 FUNC. Menu * Recording Pixels Frame Rate #PowerShot A530 1 FUNC. Menu * Recording PixelsChanging Recording Pixels and Frame Rates Movies Shooting#PowerShot A540 #PowerShot A530Recording Pixels and Frame Rates See Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities pShooting Panoramic Images Stitch Assist 1 Use the or button to select a shooting direction2 Shoot the first image in the sequence Shooting4 Repeat the procedure for additional images Program AEShooting Setting the Shutter SpeedShutter Speed Display Setting the Aperture Aperture Value DisplayManually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture When you select a fast shutter speed or shoot a subject in a darkShooting You can manually set the shutter speed and aperture to shoot imagesPowerShot A540 Shooting Selecting an AF Frame1 Rec. Menu AiAFOn/Off Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects Shooting with the Focus LockShooting with the AF Lock Focus Lock, AF Lock, Manual FocusShooting in Manual Focus Mode 3 Press and hold the shutter button halfway and press the button4 Re-aim the camera to compose the shot as desired and shoot 2 Press the button several times to display3 Press the or button and adjust the focus To Cancel the Manual FocusSwitching between Metering Modes Metering Methods1 FUNC. Menu * Evaluative Shooting1 Turn on the LCD monitor Adjusting the Exposure CompensationTo Cancel the Exposure Compensation Adjusting the Tone White Balance White Balance Settings1 FUNC. Menu * Auto ShootingUsing the Custom White Balance 1 FUNC. Menu * Auto Custom2 Aim the camera at a piece of white paper or cloth and press ShootingShooting in a My Colors Mode My Colors Settings1 FUNC. Menu* My Colors Off ModeShooting Setting the Camera to a Custom Color Mode1 Custom Color Changing the Color Shooting in the Color Accent Mode 4 Press to complete the setting, then shoot1 Still image or button Movie or button ShootingShooting in the Color Swap Mode See Selecting a Shooting Mode in Basic Guide p1 Still image or button Movie or button 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 Adjusting the ISO Speed Switching between Flash Adjustment Settings1 Rec. Menu Flash AdjustAuto/ Manual 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 Creating an Image Destination Folder wish to create a new folder using a shootingthe check mark again You can also specify a date and time if you1 Set up MenuCreate Folder Setting the Day or Time for Automatic Folder CreationCreating a Folder the Next Time You Shoot 2 Use the or button to check mark Create New FolderResetting the File Number File Number Reset Function1 Set up Menu File NumberingContinuous/ Auto Reset See Menus and Settings pFile and Folder Numbers ShootingTo Cancel the Magnified Display Playback/ErasingMagnifying Images 1 Press the zoom lever towardSwitching between Sets of Nine Images Viewing Images in Sets of Nine Index PlaybackTo Return to Single Image Playback Playback/ErasingTo Return to Single Image Playback Jumping to Images1 In single image playback mode, press the button Viewing Movies Operating the Movie Control Panel1 Display a movie and press 2 Select Play and pressEditing Movies 1 SelectEdit in the movie Movie Editing Panel control panel and press4 Select New File or Overwrite and press Playback/ErasingRotating Images in the Display 1 Play Menu2 Use the or button to select an image to rotate and press to rotate itAttaching Sound Memos to Images 3 Select Record and press1 Play Menu Playback/ErasingAutomated Playback Auto Play Sound Memo Panel2 Press 1 Play MenuProtecting Images 2 Use the or button to select an image to protect and pressSee Menus and Settings p 1 Play MenuErasing All Images 1 Play MenuTo exit instead of erasing, select Cancel See Menus and Settings pPrint Settings/Transfer Settings Setting the DPOF Print SettingsPrint Settings/Transfer Settings Single ImagesAll the Images on a Memory Card 2 Use the or button to select images for printing1 Print Menu Select All Images 84 2 Select OK and pressPrint Settings/Transfer Settings Setting the Print Style1 Print Menu Print Settings Setting the DPOF Transfer Settings 1 Play Menu2 Select Order and press 3 Use the orbutton to select an image to transfer4 Turn on the TV and switch it to Video mode 5 Turn on the camera Viewing Images on a TV set1 Turn off the Camera and the TV 2 Connect the AV cable to the camera’s A/V OUT terminalTroubleshooting When the power is turned onTroubleshooting CameraLCD monitor The Date/Time menu appearsThe display darkens Display flickersShooting Noise displays./Subject’s movements are irregularCamera will not record Image Seen in Viewfinder vs. Recorded ImageImage is blurred or out of focus Subject in recorded image is too darkSubject in recorded image is too bright, or image flashes white Image contains noiseWhite dots appear on the image TroubleshootingEyes appear red Continuous shooting slows downRecording images to memory card takes a long time Lens will not retractShooting Movies Zoom does not operatePlayback Cannot play backMovies cannot be edited Movies do not play back correctlyBattery If using Canon AA-size NiMH batteriesTV monitor output Batteries consumed quicklyPrinting with a direct print compatible printer Cannot printMemory card error Naming errorList of Messages BusyNo image Image too largeIncompatible JPEG format Corrupted DataCommunication error Lens error, restart cameraProtected Too many marksBattery Handling Battery ChargeBattery Handling Precautions Do not install the batteries with their terminals and reversedNever use batteries that look like this AppendixCautions When Handling Handling the Memory CardSD Memory Card Write Protect Tab 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 terminalUsing the Lenses Sold Separately PowerShot A540 only #Wide Converter WC-DC52#Tele-converter TC-DC52A AppendixShooting area during macro mode Attaching a Lens#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 Using an Externally Mounted Flash Sold Separately High-Power Flash HF-DC1Usage in Cold Temperatures Less than 0C/32F #BatteriesCharge becomes Severely Limited Non-Use over Extended Periods2 Slide the memory card slot / battery cover lock and open the cover 3 Hook your nail onto the date battery holder and lightly pull it up4 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 Care and Maintenance Camera BodyLens Viewfinder and LCD MonitorAppendix SpecificationsPowerShot A540/A530 Evaluative, Center-weighted average or Spot The shutter speed varies according to theAuto*, ISO 80/100/200/400/800 equivalent 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 Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities #PowerShot A540Card included with the camera Appendix#PowerShot A530 Card included with the cameraMovie #PowerShot A540#PowerShot A530 AppendixImage Data Sizes Estimated #PowerShot A540NiMH Battery NB-3AH MultiMediaCard#PowerShot A530 SD Memory CardBattery Charger CB-5AH/CB-5AHE Compact Power Adapter CA-PS800Supplied with the separately sold Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-300 Included with the separately sold AC Adapter Kit ACK800Wide Converter WC-DC52 Sold Separately Tele-converter TC-DC52A Sold SeparatelyPowerShot A540 only 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 27, Basic 58, BasicBasic BasicSpecial Scene Mode BasicSmooth Continuous Shooting Sound MemoDisclaimer Trademark AcknowledgmentsFunctions Available in Each Shooting Mode p. 321 The recording pixels and frame rates for the Movie mode p 2 The following functions cannot be set in the mode3 The default flash setting will be Auto in the 6 Settings cannot be made when My Colors is set to or modeCEL-SF4Z210 2006 CANON INC