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