The following guides are available. Refer to them as necessary
according to the flowchart belo w.
In this guide, the Basic Camera User Guide is called the Basic Guide, and
the Advanced Camera User Guide is called the Advanced Guide.

Viewing the PDF Manuals

Flowchart and Reference Guides
Adobe Reader or Adobe Acrobat Reader must be installed to view the
PDF Manuals. If this software is not installed in your computer, access
the following web site and download the software.
http://www.adobe.com/products/acrob at/readstep2.html
For information on included items
and items sold separately
The Components Guide
Preparations
•Installing the batteries and memory card
•Opening the LCD monitor
•Setting the date, time and language
Shooting
Playback/Erasing
Menus and Settings
Handling precautions, references
to the various shooting and
playback functions
Printing
•Installing the software
•Downloading images to a
computer
•Using the software
System Map
Basic Camera User
Guide (This Guide)
•Read this first.
Advanced Camera User
Guide
Direct Print User Guide
Basic Camera User
Guide (This Guide)
Software Starter Guide
In this guide, explanations are given us ing illustrations for the PowerShot A640.
Safety Precautions
Be sure to read, understand and follow th e safety precautions below
when using the camera, in order to prevent inju ry, burns or electri cal
shock to yourself and others.
Be sure to also read the safety precautions listed in the
Advanced Camera User Guide.
Warnings
• Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to human or animal eyes.
• Store this equipment out of the reach of children and infants.
• Avoid dropping or subjecting the came ra to severe impacts. Do not
touch the flash portion of the camera if it has been damaged.
• Stop operating th e equipment immedi ately if it emits sm oke or
noxious fumes.
• Do not handle the power cord if your hands are wet.
• Do not use batteries which are not specified for this camera.
• The compact pow er adapter output te rminals have been d esigned
exclusively for this equipmen t. Do not use them for other products .
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