Troubleshooting List of Messages Appendix
Before Using the Camera Shooting Playback/Erasing
Print/Transfer Settings
Viewing Images on a TV set
Playback
Main Features
Shooting
Editing
Continuous Shooting
Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended
Conventions Used in this Guide
See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode p
Before Using the Camera - The Components Guide
Table of Contents
Handling Precautions
Before Using the Camera - Basic Operations
Playback/Erasing
Print Settings/Transfer Settings
Viewing Images on a TV set Troubleshooting
Magnifying Images
INDEX Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode
List of Messages Appendix
Please Read
Handling Precautions
Warranty Limitations
Test Shots
Video Format
Safety Precautions
Language Setting
Camera Body Temperature
Do not handle the power cord if your hands are wet
Do not cut, damage, alter or place heavy items on the power cord
Use only recommended power accessories
Warnings
The batteries should not be immersed in water or sea water
Battery
Use only recommended batteries and accessories
Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the batteries
Others
conversion lens adapter. PowerShot A540 only
Cautions
Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to human or
Do not touch the surface of the flash after taking several
Flash
Equipment
Preventing Malfunctions
Avoid Condensation Related Problems
Stop using the camera immediately
Avoid Strong Magnetic Fields
Front View
Before Using the Camera - The Components Guide
PowerShot A540 only
Back View
Before Using the Camera - The Components Guide
Attaching the Wrist Strap
Operation Panel
Night Display
Using the LCD Monitor
Before Using the Camera - Basic Operations
1 Press
Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor
Shooting Information Shooting Mode
p. 44
Before Using the Camera - Basic Operations
Playback Information Playback Mode
Standard
Folder Number-File Number Shooting Date/Time WAVE Format Sound p
Detailed
The following information may also be displayed with some images
Histogram Function
Using the Viewfinder
Before Using the Camera - Basic Operations
Upper Indicator
Indicators
Lower Indicator
The power saving function settings can be changed p
Power Saving Function
Before Using the Camera - Basic Operations
FUNC. Menu
Menus and Settings
FUNC. Menu Rec., Play, Print, Set up and My Camera Menus
c d
ePress the MENU button
Rec., Play, Print, Set up and My Camera Menus
aPress the MENU button bUse the or button to switch between menus
Before Using the Camera - Basic Operations
The icons shown below are the default settings
Menu List
Rec. Menu
FUNC. Menu
Before Using the Camera - Basic Operations
Play Menu
Print Menu
Menu Item
Basic Guide p
Set up Menu
Basic Guide p
Basic Guide p
Before Using the Camera - Basic Operations
File Numbering
When the power is turned on, the start-up image
My Camera Menu
Default setting
When the power is turned on, a start-up sound is
2 Select OK and press
Resetting Settings to Their Default Values
1 Set up MenuReset All
Before Using the Camera - Basic Operations
Low Level Format
1 Set up MenuFormat
Formatting Memory Cards
2 Select OK and press
1 FUNC. Menu * Recording Pixels Compression
Shooting
Changing the Recording Pixels and Compression Still Images
See Menus and Settings p
See Image Data Sizes Estimated p
Approximate Values for Compression Settings
Approximate Values for Recording Pixels
See Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities p. 123
2 Press the zoom lever toward and shoot
Using the Digital Zoom
1 Rec. Menu Digital ZoomOn
Shooting
2 Shoot
1 FUNC. Menu * Drive Mode
To Cancel Continuous Shooting
Recommended Memory Card
1 FUNC. Menu * Postcard
Postcard Date Imprint Mode
Shooting
1 Rec. Menu Date StampDate/ Date & Time
Embedding the Date in the Image Data
See Menus and Settings p
1 FUNC. Menu * Drive Mode
Using the Self-Timer
To Cancel the Self-Timer
2 Shoot
Changing the Delay Time and Number of Shots
2 Change Delay/Shots
PowerShot A540 PowerShot A530 The following movie modes are available
Movie Shooting
Shooting
2 Shoot
1 Select a movie mode using the or button
In , or mode, you can change the recording pixels and frame rate p
Changing Recording Pixels and Frame Rates Movies
#PowerShot A540 1 FUNC. Menu * Recording Pixels Frame Rate
#PowerShot A530 1 FUNC. Menu * Recording Pixels
Shooting
Recording Pixels and Frame Rates
#PowerShot A540
#PowerShot A530
See Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities p
2 Shoot the first image in the sequence
Shooting Panoramic Images Stitch Assist
1 Use the or button to select a shooting direction
Shooting
4 Repeat the procedure for additional images
Program AE
Shutter Speed Display
Setting the Shutter Speed
Shooting
Setting the Aperture
Aperture Value Display
Shooting
Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture
When you select a fast shutter speed or shoot a subject in a dark
You can manually set the shutter speed and aperture to shoot images
PowerShot A540
1 Rec. Menu AiAFOn/Off
Selecting an AF Frame
Shooting
Shooting with the AF Lock
Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects
Shooting with the Focus Lock
Focus Lock, AF Lock, Manual Focus
4 Re-aim the camera to compose the shot as desired and shoot
Shooting in Manual Focus Mode
3 Press and hold the shutter button halfway and press the button
2 Press the button several times to display
3 Press the or button and adjust the focus
To Cancel the Manual Focus
1 FUNC. Menu * Evaluative
Switching between Metering Modes
Metering Methods
Shooting
To Cancel the Exposure Compensation
Adjusting the Exposure Compensation
1 Turn on the LCD monitor
1 FUNC. Menu * Auto
Adjusting the Tone White Balance
White Balance Settings
Shooting
Using the Custom White Balance
1 FUNC. Menu * Auto Custom
2 Aim the camera at a piece of white paper or cloth and press
Shooting
1 FUNC. Menu* My Colors Off
Shooting in a My Colors Mode
My Colors Settings
Mode
1 Custom Color
Setting the Camera to a Custom Color Mode
Shooting
Changing the Color
1 Still image or button Movie or button
Shooting in the Color Accent Mode
4 Press to complete the setting, then shoot
Shooting
1 Still image or button Movie or button
Shooting in the Color Swap Mode
See Selecting a Shooting Mode in Basic Guide p
Original Color
5 Press to comlete the setting, then shoot
Changing the Save Method for the Original Image
When Save Original is Set to On
1 Rec. Menu Save OriginalOn/ Off
1 Rec. Menu Flash AdjustAuto/ Manual
Adjusting the ISO Speed
Switching between Flash Adjustment Settings
1 FUNC. Menu * Auto
Compensating the Flash Adjustment / Flash Output
1 Turn on the LCD monitor 2 FUNC. Menu +/- Flash/ Flash Output
1 Set up MenuAuto RotateOn/ Off
Setting the Auto Rotate Function
Shooting
the check mark again
Creating an Image Destination Folder
wish to create a new folder using a shooting
You can also specify a date and time if you
Creating a Folder the Next Time You Shoot
1 Set up MenuCreate Folder
Setting the Day or Time for Automatic Folder Creation
2 Use the or button to check mark Create New Folder
1 Set up Menu File NumberingContinuous/ Auto Reset
Resetting the File Number
File Number Reset Function
See Menus and Settings p
File and Folder Numbers
Shooting
Magnifying Images
To Cancel the Magnified Display
Playback/Erasing
1 Press the zoom lever toward
To Return to Single Image Playback
Switching between Sets of Nine Images
Viewing Images in Sets of Nine Index Playback
Playback/Erasing
1 In single image playback mode, press the button
Jumping to Images
To Return to Single Image Playback
1 Display a movie and press
Viewing Movies
Operating the Movie Control Panel
2 Select Play and press
Edit in the movie Movie Editing Panel
Editing Movies
1 Select
control panel and press
4 Select New File or Overwrite and press
Playback/Erasing
2 Use the or button to select an image to
Rotating Images in the Display
1 Play Menu
rotate and press to rotate it
1 Play Menu
Attaching Sound Memos to Images
3 Select Record and press
Playback/Erasing
2 Press
Automated Playback Auto Play
Sound Memo Panel
1 Play Menu
See Menus and Settings p
Protecting Images
2 Use the or button to select an image to protect and press
1 Play Menu
To exit instead of erasing, select Cancel
Erasing All Images
1 Play Menu
See Menus and Settings p
Print Settings/Transfer Settings
Print Settings/Transfer Settings
Setting the DPOF Print Settings
Single Images
1 Print Menu Select All Images
All the Images on a Memory Card
2 Use the or button to select images for printing
84 2 Select OK and press
1 Print Menu Print Settings
Setting the Print Style
Print Settings/Transfer Settings
Setting the DPOF Transfer Settings
1 Play Menu
button to
2 Select Order and press
3 Use the or
select an image to transfer
1 Turn off the Camera and the TV
4 Turn on the TV and switch it to Video mode 5 Turn on the camera
Viewing Images on a TV set
2 Connect the AV cable to the camera’s A/V OUT terminal
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
When the power is turned on
Camera
The display darkens
LCD monitor
The Date/Time menu appears
Display flickers
Camera will not record
Shooting
Noise displays./Subject’s movements are irregular
Image Seen in Viewfinder vs. Recorded Image
Image is blurred or out of focus
Subject in recorded image is too dark
White dots appear on the image
Subject in recorded image is too bright, or image flashes white
Image contains noise
Troubleshooting
Recording images to memory card takes a long time
Eyes appear red
Continuous shooting slows down
Lens will not retract
Shooting Movies
Zoom does not operate
Movies cannot be edited
Playback
Cannot play back
Movies do not play back correctly
TV monitor output
Battery
If using Canon AA-size NiMH batteries
Batteries consumed quickly
Printing with a direct print compatible printer
Cannot print
List of Messages
Memory card error
Naming error
Busy
Incompatible JPEG format
No image
Image too large
Corrupted Data
Protected
Communication error
Lens error, restart camera
Too many marks
Battery Handling Precautions
Battery Handling
Battery Charge
Do not install the batteries with their terminals and reversed
Never use batteries that look like this
Appendix
SD Memory Card Write Protect Tab
Cautions When Handling
Handling the Memory Card
Do not attempt to disassemble or alter the memory card
Formatting
Appendix
Using the Power Kits Sold Separately
Using Rechargeable Batteries Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-300
If the battery usage time has considerably diminished
Appendix
Using 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 mode
Attaching a Lens
#Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC52F
3 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-DC1
Charge becomes Severely Limited
Usage in Cold Temperatures Less than 0C/32F
#Batteries
Non-Use over Extended Periods
4 Remove the battery holder in the direction indicated by the arrow
2 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 up
1 Confirm that the camera is turned off
6 Insert a new battery with the - side facing up
Lens
Camera Care and Maintenance
Camera Body
Viewfinder and LCD Monitor
PowerShot A540/A530
Specifications
Appendix
Auto*, ISO 80/100/200/400/800 equivalent
Evaluative, Center-weighted average or Spot
The shutter speed varies according to the
Red-eye reduction is available
Appendix
2 GB. All memory card functions cannot be guaranteed
This camera has been tested with memory cards through
PowerShot A530
Appendix
and Bubble Jet Direct compatible
See Battery Handling Precautions p
Battery Capacity
Test Conditions
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
Appendix
Image Data Sizes Estimated
#PowerShot A540
#PowerShot A530
NiMH Battery NB-3AH
MultiMediaCard
SD Memory Card
Supplied with the separately sold Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-300
Battery Charger CB-5AH/CB-5AHE
Compact Power Adapter CA-PS800
Included with the separately sold AC Adapter Kit ACK800
PowerShot A540 only
Wide Converter WC-DC52 Sold Separately
Tele-converter TC-DC52A Sold Separately
W Max. wide angle T Max. telephoto 1 When mounted on PowerShot A540
Close-up Lens 250D 52 mm Sold Separately
Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC52F Sold Separately
INDEX
Basic
27, Basic
58, Basic
Basic
Smooth Continuous Shooting
Special Scene Mode
Basic
Sound Memo
Disclaimer
Trademark Acknowledgments
Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode
p. 32
3 The default flash setting will be Auto in the
1 The recording pixels and frame rates for the Movie mode p
2 The following functions cannot be set in the mode
6 Settings cannot be made when My Colors is set to or mode
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