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  • Page 1 I Viewing Images on a TV set Troubleshooting I List of Messages > Appendix < Camera User Guide This guide explains camera features and procedures in detail. CDI-E221-010 © 2006 CANON INC, PRINTED IN MALAYSIA PktBddge DIRECi" BUBBLE JET PRINT oleecr...
  • Page 2 I_ _fr¢! i at__F_tlrf-t_, • Automatically adjusts shooting settings to match particular conditions oAvoid the effects of camera shake or blurry subjects when shooting by using a high ISO speed • Automatically detects camera orientation with an Intelligent Orientation sensor •...
  • Page 3 Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this product and/or accidents such as fire, etc., caused by the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories (e.g., a leakage and/or explosion of a battery pack). Please note that this warranty does not apply to repairs arising out of the...
  • Page 4 I Table of Contents Items marked with a -k are lists or charts that summarize camera functions or procedures. Please Read ........Safety Precautions ........Preventing Malfunctions ......Using the LCD Monitor ......Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor ....Using the Viewfinder .......
  • Page 5 [] Adjusting the Exposure Compensation ....Adjusting the Tone ( White Balance) ....Shooting inaMy Colors Mode ......Changing the Color ......... Adjusting the ISO Speed ......Switching between Flash Adjustment Settings .... 65 Compensating the Flash Adjustment / Flash Output ..Setting the Auto Rotate Function ......
  • Page 6 Battery Handling ........Handling the Memory Card ......Using t he Power Kits (Sold Separately) ....Using t he Lenses (Sold S eparately) (PowerShot A540 o nly)109 Using a nExternally Mounted Flash (Sold S eparately) ..112 Replacing the Date B attery ......Camera Care a nd Maintenance ......
  • Page 7 Warning Against Copyright Infringement Please note that Canon digital cameras are intended for personal use and should never be used in a manner that infringes upon or contravenes international or domestic copyright laws and regulations.

  • Page 8: Safety Precautions

    Video F ormat Please set the camera's video signal format to the one used in your region before using it with a TV monitor (p. 88). Language Setting Please see the Basic Guide (p. 3) to change the language setting. •...
  • Page 9 Continued use of the equipment may result in fire or electrical shock. Immediately turn the camera power off and remove the camera batteries or unplug the power code from the power outlet. Please consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • Do not use substances...
  • Page 10 Continued use over a long period may cause the units to overheat and distort, resulting in tire. • When recharging the Canon AA-size NiMH batteries, only a specified battery charger. • The compact...
  • Page 11 iiiillliiii • Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to human or animal eyes. Exposure to the intense light produced by the flash may damage eyesight. In particular, remain at least one meter (39 inches) away from infants when using the flash. •...
  • Page 12 i i il!liiii i !!iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii • When not using the camera for extended periods of time, remove the batteries from the camera or battery charger and store the equipment in a safe place. If the batteries are left inside the camera, damage caused by leakage may occur.
  • Page 13 I_lr_j i_ _'l|trrt_tr:r_ • Never place the camera in close proximity to electric motors or other equipment generating strong electromagnetic fields. Exposure to strong magnetic fields may cause malfunctions corrupt image data. • When moving the equipment rapidly between hot and cold temperatures, you can avoid condensation by placing the...
  • Page 14 I Before Using theCamera-TheComponents Guide Front View @ Microphene (p. 79) @AF-assist Beam (p. 24) @ Red-Eye Reductien Lamp (Basic Guide p. 8) @ Self-Timer Lamp (p. 37) @ Viewfinder Window (p. ] 9) _) Flash (Basic Guide p. 8) @ Terminal Cover _)A/V OUT (AudieNideo output) Terminal (p.
  • Page 15 Back View Attaching the Wrist Strap _) LCD Monitor (p. 15) _)Viewfinder (p. 19) (_) Speaker _)Wrist Strap Mount _) Memory Card Slot/Battery Cover Lock (Basic Guide p. 1) _) Memory Card Slot / Battery Cover (Basic Guide p. 1) (_) Tripod Socket The LCD monitor is covered with a thin plastic film for "o...
  • Page 16 Operation Panel ® (_) Indicators (p. 20) _) Power Lamp (_) Power Button (Basic Guide p. 4) _)Zoom Lever (p. 72, Basic Guide p. 8) Shooting: (Wide Angle)/E_3 (Telephoto) Playback: (Index)/O, (Magnify) (_)Shutter Button (Basic Guide p. 4) _)Shooting Mode Dial (Basic Guide p. 5) (_) Mode Switch (Basic Guide p.
  • Page 17 I Before Using the Camera - Basic Operations 6"...
  • Page 18 Shooting Information (Shooting Mode) ( [ ],1 Spot AE Point Frame (p. 53)[ F1.1AF Frame (p. 49)] Low Battery (p. 102_ p, 8) E]_l_l_[]m[]tam m*2mM (BasicGdde p. 5 - 7 ) (p. 43) i_,1 [],1,2 I1_,1 [] (p. 39) r_[] .2 m .2 [] (p.44-47) n[]n[]mm._[]...
  • Page 19 If the indicator blinks orange and the camera shake warning icon [] displays, this indicates that a slow shutter speed may have been selected due to insufficient illumination. Raise the ISO speed (p. 65) or select a setting other than [] (flash off), or attach the camera to a tripod or other device.
  • Page 20 • Detailed [] [] [] *_[]*_ [].2 [] [] *2 r_ ee...ea Recording Pixels/Frame Rate Exposure Compensation (p. 54) Movie Length (Movies) (p. 39) White Balance (p. 55) Shutter Speed (p. 45, 47) [] W1[]lm [] [][][] W*3B1.3 Aperture Value (p. 46, 47) My Colors (p.
  • Page 21 Histogram Function The histogram is a graph that allows you to judge the brightness of the image. The greater the bias toward the left in the graph, the darker the image. The greater the bias toward the right, the brighter the image. If the image is too dark, adjust the exposure compensation to a )ositive value.
  • Page 22 I ITS,Ir'4F_t;T_ The camera indicators will light or blink under the following conditions. • Upper Indicator Green: Ready to shoot Blinking Green: Image recording/reading/erasing/transferring (when connected to a computer) Orange: Ready to shoot (flash on) Blinking Orange: Ready to shoot (camera shake warning), charging flash •...
  • Page 23 This camera is equipped with a power saving function. The power will shut off in the following circumstances. Press the power button again to restore power. Shooting Mode Powers down approximately 3 minutes after the last control is accessed on the camera. The LCD monitor automatically turns off 1...
  • Page 24 Menus are used to set the shooting, playback and print settings as well as such camera settings as the date/time and electronic beep. The following menus are available. • FUNC. Menu • Rec., Play, Print, Set up and My Camera Menus FUNC.
  • Page 25 Rec., Play, Print, Set up and My Camera Menus Convenient settings for shooting, playback or printing can be set with these menus. (Rec.) Menu (Set up) Menu [_1_ (My Camera) Menu ® MENU MENU ® YOUcan switch between menus withthe ÷ or ._ ®...
  • Page 26 I_ F3TIT11_'3! FUNC. Menu The icons shown below are the default settings. Reference Reference Menu Item Menu item Page Page p. 65 p. 53 ISO Speed Metering Mode Compression (still image) p. 55 p. 32 White Balance Recording Pixels (still image) PowerShot A540 : p.
  • Page 27 Menu Item Options Reference Page You can display grid Grid Lines On/Off* lines (split into nine) to make it easier to judge the horizontal and vertical alignment of a photographic subject and to make composition easier. The lines will not be recorded in the images.
  • Page 28 Set up Menu *Default setting Menu Item Options Reference Page Mute On/Off* Set to [On] to silence all operation sounds except for the warning sounds Basic Guide p. 4). MmVolume 0ff/1/2"/3/4/5 Adjusts thevolume of the start-up sound, operation sound, self-timer sound, shutter sound and playback sound.
  • Page 29 [] (Widescreen) mode on wide size paper using Canon compact photo printer SELPHY CP710/CP510. As this setting will be stored to memory even when the power is turned off, to print using an image size other than [],...
  • Page 30 My Camera Menu The camera's start-up image and start-up sound, operation sounds, self-timer sounds, and shutter sounds are called "My Camera settings". You can also use the supplied software to upload your computer's images and sounds to the camera. *Default setting Menu Item Options When the power is turned on, the start-up image...
  • Page 31 I t<:.++.-.[m,[ tt+,[+ i,.._t"_|t t +,[+ _..iI"_ d+_ _ _ _!"I|;IvJ_u_ [++ a | m | • Settings cannot be reset when the camera is connected to a computer or to a printer. • The following cannot be reset. - Shooting mode - The [Date/Time], [Language] and [Video System] options in the [] (Set up) menu (p.
  • Page 32 I _2'ZTT'I_'_:(It"I'_j ILV_ I'r3TT'I";_ [_YTT_, k'3 lalm You should always format a new memory card or one from which you wish to erase all images and other data. o_a+]: ..... +++ +®i+++++i++..+mi+ ..+_i++_i+i+i s°° , +++,s°++ +_+. "iil +• TO perform a low level format, use the 41, button to select [Low Level Format] and the ÷...
  • Page 33 I Shooting FUNC, Menu _ [] * _ [] (Recording Pixels)_ .E(_NU _ [] (Compression), See Menus and Settings (p. 22). • Default setting, • Use the + or + button to select recording pixel/compression settings and press the FUNG./SET button.
  • Page 34 Approximate Values for Recording Pixels Recording Pixets PowerShot A540 PowerShot A530 r u_u_ PowerShot A540) High Printing to about A3 size (Approx. 297 x 420 mm 2816 x 2112 2592 x 1944 (11.7 x 16.5 in.)) (Large) pizels pixeis PowerShot A530) Printing to about A4 size (Approx.
  • Page 35 You can shoot zoomed images using the combined digital and optical zooms. • Stills: zoom up to approximately 16 times • Movies (Standard): zoom up to approximately16 times (PowerShotA540) : zoom up to approximately 8.1times (PowerShotA530) ..iiii!_iiii!ii Press zoom re e tow ,a d E!_ a ds oot,...
  • Page 36 Iow-Ievel formatting (p. 30) is conducted immediately before shooting. • This reflects standard shooting criteria established by Canon. Actual results may vary according to the subject and shooting conditions. • Even if continuous shooting suddenly stops, the memory card may not be full.
  • Page 37 _) _1_11 IBi SCN P Tv _._ll _ [] SCN You can shoot images with the optimal settings for postcards by composing them inside the print area (width-to-height ratio of approximately 3:2) shown in the LCD monitor. For printing instructions, refer to the Direct Print User Guide.
  • Page 38 Embedding the Date in the Image Data You can embed the date in image data when [] (Postcard Date Imprint Mode) is selected.
  • Page 39 _,_ll _ IBiSCN r'_ ',m, P Tv AvM YOU can set a 10 sec. ([]) or 2 sec. ([]) delay, or a custom delay time and the number of shots ( [] Custom Timer), for shooting after the shutter button is pressed. See Men.s a n_ S_gs (p.22_.
  • Page 40 Changing Delay Time Number Shots ([J) _;'_ M on,s an_ S o_gs ( _. 22). , ..l/II • The self-timer sound will behave as fo ows - When a delay time of over 2 seconds is set the self-timer will start playing 2 seconds before the shutter releases•...
  • Page 41 The following movie modes are available. For information on the recording pixets and frame rate in each mode, refer to "Recording Pixels and Frame Rates" (p. 42). The recording time will differ according to the memory card used (p. 125). You can select the recording pixels and frame rate .1 and record...
  • Page 43 QuickTime 3.0 or later is required to play back movies (Data type: AVI/Compression method: Motion JPEG) on a computer. QuickTime (for Windows) is included on the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk. On the Macintosh platform, this program is standard with Mac OS X or later. Changing...
  • Page 44 Recording Pixels and Frame Rates Frame rates indicate the number of frames recorded or played back each second. The higher the frame rate, the smoother appearance of motion. • PowerShot A540 Frame Rate (frames/sec.) Recording Pixels 0 .1 Standard 640 x 480 pixels Color Accent 320 x 240 pixels Color...
  • Page 45 Stitch Assist can be used to shoot overlapping images that can later be merged (stitched) to create one panoramic image on a computer. The overlapping seams of several adjacent images can be joined into a single panoramic image. Usethe <- or + button to select a shooting...
  • Page 46 • Use PhotoStitch, a supplied software program, to merge the images on a computer. OWhen the [] button is pressed, you can switch between the items which you can set. - Exposure compensation/Shooting direction selection The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture value to match the brightness of the subject.
  • Page 47 When you set the shutter speed, the camera automatically selects an aperture value to match the brightness of the subject. Faster shutter speeds allow you to catch an instantaneous image of a moving subject, while slower speeds create a flowing effect and allow you to shoot without a flash in dark areas.
  • Page 48 The aperture adjusts the amount of light entering through the lens. When you set the aperture value, the camera automatically selects a shutter speed to match the brightness. Selecting a lower aperture value (opening the aperture) allows you to blur the background and create a beautiful portrait.
  • Page 49 You can manually set the shutter speed and aperture to shoot images. OWhen you press the shutter button halfway, the difference between the standard exposure* and the selected exposure appears on the LCD monitor. If the difference is more than +2 stops, "-2"...
  • Page 50 PowerShot A540 Aperture Value Shutter Speed (seconds) Maximum F2.6 - 3.5 15 - 1/1250 Wide Angle F4.0 - 8.0 15 - 1/2000 Maximum F5.5- 15-1/1250 Telephoto F8.0 15 - 1/2000 PowerShot A530 Aperture Value Shutter Speed (seconds) Maximum F2.6 15 - 1/1250 Wide Angle F5.6 15 - 1/2000...
  • Page 51 P Tv Av M _ _L [] SCN [] SCN The AF frame indicates the area of the composition on which the camera focuses. You can set the AF frame in the following ways. The camera automatically selects between (No frame) 9 AF frames to focus on according to the shooting conditions.
  • Page 52 ll_ _ IF, iSCNr'_',m, P Tv Av M | _i& [] SCN _ ,Ira p M It may be difficult to focus on the following types of subjects. • Subjects with extremely low contrast to the surroundings • Scenes with a mixture of near and far subjects •...

  • Page 53: Using The Lcd Monitor

    Press hold shutter button halfway press MF button. • The [] icon and the MF indicator will appear on the LCD monitor. Re-aim camera to compose shot des!red shoot" ................. To Release the AF Lock Press the button. and when $CN is set to Rm. •...
  • Page 54 • Depending on the shooting mode pressing the [] button will switch between the setting items as follows: _" _II_ Exposure compensation/_] IShutter speed/Exposure compensation/_] Aperture value/Exposure compensation/_] Shutter speed/Aperture value/_] * PowerShot A540 only P;ess _ o; _ butte" adjust fOCUS.
  • Page 55 P Tv Av M Default setting. • Use the ÷ or ._ button to select metering mode and press the FUNC./ button. Metering Methods Appropriate for standard shooting conditions, including backlit scenes. The camera divides images into several zones for metering. evaluates complex lighting...
  • Page 56 P Tv Av _11_ [] SCN I_ _1 _iE [] SCN _ 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.
  • Page 57 Normally, the [] (Auto) white balance setting selects an optimal white balance. When (Auto) setting cannot produce natural looking colors, change the white balance using a setting appropriate for the light source. soo Mon.s Sott, gs (o. 22). Default setting, •...
  • Page 58 For recording with the optimal white balance Custom data memorized in the camera from a white- co ored ob ect, such as wh te paper or c oth. * PowerShot A540 only The white balance setting cannot be adjusted when [] or [] is selected for My Colors, or when [] or []...
  • Page 59 camera at a piece of white • If you are viewing it with the LCD monitor, ensure that the center frame is completely filled with the white image. If you are using the optical viewfinder, ensure il ! paper or cloth press _,0.
  • Page 60 r'_'u, p Tv Av M r-_,,a, p M You can change the impression of an image when it is shot. Default setting. •Use the ÷ or ,_ button to select a My Colors mode. • Use the MENU button to switch between and _i_.
  • Page 61 Lighter Skin Use this option to make skin tones lighter. Tone* Darker Skin Use this option to make skin tones darker. Tone* Use this option to adjust the balance between Custom contrast, sharpness, saturation, reds, greens, Color blues and skin tones*. It can be used to make subtle adjustments, such as making...
  • Page 62 Allows you to easily transform the colors in an image when shooting. This feature can be used for both still shots and movies, and offers you the enjoyment of staging image and movie effects. However, depending on the shooting conditions, there are occasions when the image may appear rough, or you may not obtain the desired color.
  • Page 63 • The default color accent is green. • You may not obtain the expected results if you use the flash, • The specified color accent is retained even if the camera's power is tumed off.
  • Page 64 Shooting in the Color Swap Mode € • i Original Color Desired Color (Before Swapping) (After Swapping)
  • Page 65 camera so that original color press + button. • Only one color can be specified. oYou can use the 4, or ,k button to specify the range of colors that are swapped. appears at the center of the monitor -5: Only takes the color that you want to swap. +5: Also takes colors close to the one that you want to swap.
  • Page 66 Changing the Save Method for the Original Image When you are shooting still images in the Color Accent or Color Swap mode, you can specify whether or not both the altered image and the original image are recorded. (R_:) Menu_ _ave O_g;na"_[On_ soo Mon.s So.
  • Page 67 P Tv Av M Raise the ISO speed to use a fast shutter speed when you wish to reduce the effects of camera shake or avoid blurry subjects, or to turn the flash off when shooting in a dark area. * Default setting.
  • Page 68 • When the shooting mode is set to _l, II_, r-_, p or when [Flash Adjust] is set to [Auto] (p. 65) in TV or Av mode, settings can be adjusted in 1/3-stop increments in the range of-2 +/- (Flash) (Flash Exposure to +2 stops.
  • Page 69 P Tv Av M _ _L [] SCN _ _._ll _ [] SCN _ Your camera is equipped with an Intelligent Orientation sensor that detects the orientation of an image shot with the camera held vertically and automatically rotates it to the correct orientation when viewing it in the LCD monitor.
  • Page 70 iiii_iiiiiiii_iii_< bJ ¸ IIII_IIIIIIIIIII_IIIIIIIIIIIIII_IIIIIIIIIII_IIII_W_W____W_ OWhen the camera is held vertically to shoot, the Intelligent Orientation sensor judges the upper end to be "up" and the lower end to be "down". It then regulates the optimal white balance, exposure and focus for vertical photography. This function operates regardless of the on/off status of the Auto Rotate function.
  • Page 71 _ Uset"e,or, "u"o"to check mark [Create Folder] MENU • [] displays in the LCD monttor. The symbol will cease to display after the Setting or Time for Automatic Folder Creation. _ Seiecta,a, ior the iAuto ......Create] option a time [Time] option •...
  • Page 72 _ll "_ IF, i SCN r_',m, P Tv Av M _ _L I_ SCNr4_',m, P M The images you shoot are automatically assigned file numbers. can select how the file number is assigned. File Number Reset Function A number one higher than the last one recorded assigned to the next image.

  • Page 73: Continuous Shooting

    File and Folder Numbers Recorded images are assigned consecutive file numbers starting with 0001 and ranging up to 9999, while folders are assigned numbers starting with 100 and ranging up to 999. Up to 2,000 images can be saved into a single folder.
  • Page 74 I Playback/Erasing Please also see the Basic Camera User Guide (p. 11 ). Press zoom lever toward o,..........will display and a magnified • _ portion oftheimage will d isplay. • Images can be magnified up to a factor of approx,mately 10x.
  • Page 75 Press zoOm lever toward • Up to nine images can be viewed at Se ected mage once in index playback. • Usethe ,IF 41, 4-or 4" buttonto change the image selection. Switchin 9 between Sets of Nine Images The jump bar will display if you press the zoom lever toward [] while in index playback and you can switch the display...
  • Page 76 When you have many images recorded onto a memory card, it is handy to use the five search keys below to jump over images to find the object of your search. Jump 10 Images Jumps over 10 images at a time. Jump 100 Images Jumps over 100 images at a time.
  • Page 77 kV_j ILV_ "o ¢} Operating the Movie Control Panel Ends playback and returns to single image playback Prints (An icon will display when a printer is connected. See the Direct Print User Guide for details.) Play Slow Motion Playback (You can use the 4, button to slow...
  • Page 78 • Use the television's controls to adjust the volume when playing a movie on a TV set (p. 88). • The sound cannot be played in slow motion playback. You can delete portions of recorded movies. Select (edit) in the movie Movie Editing Panel control...
  • Page 79 Select [New File] _....[OverINrite] press • [New File] saves the edited movie _i;_ under a new file name. The pre-edit data is left unchanged. Note, if you press the FUNO./SET button while saving the movie, saving is cancelled. • [Overwrite] saves the edited movie with its original name. The pre-edit data is lost.
  • Page 80 Images can be rotated clockwise 90 ° or 270 ° in the display. Original 90 ° 270 °...
  • Page 81 In playback mode (including single image playback and index playback), you can attach sound memos (up to 1 min.) to an image. The sound data is saved in the WAVE format. ; o; ; butt;,t; ;ei;ct a, imag;t; _ich to attach a sound memo press...
  • Page 82 Sound Memo Panel Exit Record Pause Play Erase Select [Erase] in the confirmation screen and press the FUNC./ SET button. r_,tr[_ ii.-] _ [fztr[Tai.-] _'9] Use this feature to automatically play back all of the images in the memory card. The LCD monitor displays each image for approximately 3 seconds.
  • Page 83 I _T_._;_j I.[i_-_ You can protect important images and movies from accidental erasure. ÷ 0 r , butto eiec imag ..protect press • Pressing the FUNC./SET button again cancels the setting. • You can also protect images in the index playback mode.
  • Page 84 I _j r-'_ll _j:_-I (Play) Menu _ []. See Menus and Settings (p. 23). Select [OK] press • To exit instead of erasing, select [Cancel]. Please format the memory card when you want to erase not only image data but also all the data contained on the memory card (p.
  • Page 85 I Print Settings/Transfer Settings [,.,."_-l;tr'i"_j [:i_ ,] ".To] ; i I ;i"i1'_;E.--1_:[tr;'_F_ You can select images on a memory card for printing and specify the number of print copies in advance using the camera. The settings used on the camera comply with the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) standards.
  • Page 86 Usethe <-Or + button to seiect images printing, • Selection methods differ for the Print Number of Pr nt Type settings (p. 85). Copies - [] (Standard)/[] [](Both) Select an image press the FUNC./ SET button and use the ,1_ or 41, button to select the number of print copies (up to00,.
  • Page 87 • Images are printed in order according to the file number. • A maximum of 998 images can be selected. • When [Print Type] is set to [Both], the number of copies be set. When it is set to [Index], the number of copies cannot...

  • Page 88: Postcard Date Imprint Mode

    iiiiiiiiiiiiiiii_iiiiii_iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii_iiiiiiw ¸¸¸ _.."... _ OThe Date and File No. settings change according to the Print Type as follows. - Index [Date] and [File No.] cannot be set to [On] at the same time. - Standard or Both [Date] and [File No.] can be set to [On] at the same time, however, the printable information may vary between printers.
  • Page 89 Single Images • Selecting [Reset] cancels all transfer order settings. Usethe ÷ o; buttonto ..........Transfe;SeecUon ..... select image to transfer press • Pressing the FUNC./SET button again deselects the setting. oYou can also select images in the All the Images on a Memory Card...
  • Page 90 JViewing Images on a TV set You can use a video-compatibletelevision as a monitor to shoot or play back imageswhen it is connected to the camerawith the supplied AV Cable. Turn off the Camera Connect AV cable to the camera's •...
  • Page 91 (Basic Guide p. 1). Batteries are not the right • Use only unused AA-size alkaline type. batteries or Canon AA-size NiMH batteries (Basic Guide p. 1). Insufficient battery voltage • Rep ace the camera batter es w th ("Change the batteries"...
  • Page 92 The lithium d ate/time battery • Replace the lithium d ate!time battery charge !sdepleted (p: 1 14): • This i sanormal occurrence The image inthe LCD monitor will d arken instrong devices containing CCDs and d oes sunlight orbright light. not constitute amalfunction.
  • Page 93 • If reformatting does not work, the memory card logic circuits may be damaged. Consult the nearest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. SD memory card is write • Slide the write protect tab of the protected. SD memory card upward (p. 104).
  • Page 94 AF-assist Beam is set to • In dark places where it is difficult for [Off]. the camera to focus, the AF-assist Beam will emit to assist focusing. As the AF-assist Beam will not function when tumed off, set it [On] to activate it (p.
  • Page 95 Subject is too close, making • Shoot within correct shooting the flash too strong, distance of the subject when using the built-in flash (p. 118). The subject is overexposed • Set the exposure compensation to a because the surroundings negative (-) setting (p. 54). are too dark.
  • Page 96 Light is reflected back from OUse the [] (red-eye reduction) the eyes when the flash is mode (Basic Guide p. 8). For this used in dark areas. mode to be effective, the subject must be looking right at the red- eye reduction lamp.
  • Page 97 The following types of oAIthough the recording time may memory cards are used. not display properly during - Slow recording cards. shooting, the movie will be - Cards formatted on a recorded correctly on the memory different camera or a card.
  • Page 98 You attempted to play back • Computer images that cannot be images shot with another played back will play back if they camera or images edited are added to the camera using the with a computer, supplied software program ZoomBrowser EX or lmageBrowser.
  • Page 99 I :i_'III_'i_ Batteries are not the right • Use only unused AA-size alkaline type. batteries or Canon AA-size NiMH batteries (Basic Guide p. 1). Battery capacity drops due • If shooting in a cold location, warm to low ambient the batteries such as by placing...
  • Page 100 The camera and printer are OSecurely connect the camera and not properly connected, printer with the specified cable. The printer power is not • Turn on the printer power. turned on. The print connection method • In the [] (Set up) menu, select is not correct.
  • Page 101 Please note that formatting will erase all the existing images and other data. Battery charge is insufficient to operate the camera. Replace both batteries immediately with unused AA-size alkaline batteries or fully charged Canon AA-size NiMH batteries.
  • Page 102 No images recorded on memory card. You attempted to play back an image larger than 4992 x 3328 pixets or with a large data size. You attempted to play back an incompatible JPEG image. You attempted to play back an image with corrupted data. You attempted to play back a RAW image.
  • Page 103 A problem exists if the error code reappears. Note the number and contact your Canon Customer Support Help Desk. If an error code displays directly after taking a picture, the shot may not have been recorded.
  • Page 104 Replace the batteries immediately. _iieca_t|_ • This camera uses AA-size alkaline batteries or Canon AA- size NiMH batteries (sold separately). While it is possible to use AA-size nickel-cadmium batteries, performance is unreliable and their use is not recommended.
  • Page 105 • Before installing the batteries, wipe the battery terminals well with a dry cloth. If the battery terminals are soiled with oil from one's skin or other dirt, the number of recordabte images may be considerably diminished, or reduced usage time. •...
  • Page 106 iii ! iiii ` !`!`iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii` K i ! iii! iiiiiW !i!ii Write Protect Tab Slide the switch down (you can protect the images and other Slide the switch up, data on the card) Writing/Erasing Possible Writing/Erasing Impossible • Memory cards are high-precision electronic devices.
  • Page 107 • When the camera is malfunctioning, a corrupted memory card might be the cause. Reformatting the memory card may solve the problem. • When a non-Canon brand memory card is malfunctioning, reformatting it may solve the problem. • Memory cards formatted in other cameras, computers,...
  • Page 108 ll_-_ I J[_li ,Ii[:.l ;,l','L_ --.,_flL':!!I[-']';l _ i-'_ ,_.l _i _l_[_] Using Rechargeable Batteries (Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-300) This kit includes a battery charger and four rechargeable AA-size NiMH (nickel metal hydride) batteries. Charge batteries as shown below. Recharging is also possible using two batteries. To a power outlet To a power outlet Charge Indicator...
  • Page 110 When two batteries are placed on each side of the charger, recharging will take approximately two hours (as determined by testing at Canon facilities). Charge batteries in an environment where the temperature is in the range of 0 to 35°C (32 to 95°F).
  • Page 111 The camera supports use ofthe separately sold Wide C onverter WC-DC52, Tele-converter TC-DC52A and Close-up lens 2 50D (52mm). Inorder toattach these l enses, you also need t ouse the separately sold Conversion Lens A dapter LA-DC52F. mWide Converter WC-DC52 Use this converter for taking wide-angle shots.
  • Page 112 Itisnot p ossible toattach alens h ood o rfilter tothe wide converter ortele-converter. "Close-up lens 250D (52mm) This lens makes taking macro shots easy. In the macro mode, close-up shots can be taken when the distance from the front of the lens to the subject is 4 to 17cm (1.6 to 6.7 in.) at maximum wide angle and 14 to 17 cm (5.5 to 6.7 in.) at maximum telephoto.
  • Page 113 when omarkon camera Q....mark on the ring aligned, lift off the ring. Align mark on the conversion lens adapter with 0 mark on the camera, turn adapter in the direction of the arrows as far as the 0 mark on the camera.
  • Page 114 High-Power Flash HF-DC1 This flash is used to supplement the camera's built-in flash when the subject is too far away for proper illumination. Use the following procedures to affix the camera and High-Power Flash to the supporting bracket. Please read the instructions accompanying the flash along with this explanation.
  • Page 115 • Before attaching the bracket to the flash, check that the lithium battery (CR123A or DL123) is installed. • To illuminate the subjects properly, install the flash so that it is up against the side of the camera and parallel with the camera's front panel.
  • Page 116 Ifthe Date/Time menu appears when t he camera power isturned on, t he date b attery charge islow and the date and time settings have b een l ost. P lease purchase alithium c oin battery (CR1220) and replace itas follows. Please note that t hefirst d ate battery may appear toexpire relatively quickly a fter y oupurchase thecamera.
  • Page 117 Remove the battery by pulling it up in the direction indicated by the arrow. (-) Side Insert a new battery with the (-) side facing Replace battery holder close memory card slot/battery cover, When the Date/Time menu appears, set the date and time (Basic...
  • Page 118 clean the camera, These substances may distort or damage Never use thinners, benzine, synthetic cleansers or water to the equipment, Camera Body Gently wipe dirt off the camera body with a soft cloth or eyeglass lens wiper. Lens First use a lens blower brush to remove dust and dirt, then remove any remaining dirt by wiping the lens lightly with a soft cloth.
  • Page 119 All data is based on Canon's standard testing methods. Subject change without notice. PowerShot A540/A530 (W): Max. wide angle (T): Max. telephoto Camera Effective Pixels : PowerShot A540: Approx. 6.0 million PowerShot A530: Approx. 5.0 million Image Sensor : PowerShot A540: 1/2.5-inch...
  • Page 120 PowerShot A540 Shooting Distance (From t he front ofthe Normal: 45cm (1.5 f t.) - infinity lens) Macro: 5- 45cm (W)/30 - 45cm (T) (2.0 i n. - 1.5 ft.(W)/12 in. - 1.5 ft.(T)) Manual focus: 5cm (2.0 i n.) - infinity (W)/ 30 cm (12 in.) - infinity (T) PowerShot A530...
  • Page 121 Flash Exposure : +2.0 stops in 1/3-stop increments Compensation Shooting Modes : Auto Creative zone: Program, Shutter-speed pdodty (PowerShot A540 only), Aperture priority (PowerShot A540 only), Manual Image zone: Portrait, Landscape, Night scene, Special Scene 1, Stitch assist and Movie 2 I Night Snapshot, Kids&Pets, Indoor, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Underwater (PowerShot A540 only), Color Swap and Color Accent.
  • Page 122 : PowerShot A530: Large: 2592 x 1944 p ixels Medium 2048 x 1536 p ixels Medium 1600 x1200 p ixels Small: 640 x 480 pixels Postcard Date Imprint: 1600 x1200 p ixels Widescreen: 2592 x 1456 p ixels (Movies) : PewerShet A540: Standard, Color Accent and C olor Swap:...
  • Page 123 9images atonce.), Sound memos (up to1rain.), Auto P lay orMovie (edit/slow motion play b ack possible). Direct Print PictBridge compliant, and Canon Direct Print and Bubble Jet Direct compatible My Camera Settings Start-up image, start-up sound, operation sound, self-timer...
  • Page 124 Power is left off for a sufficient amount of time*, then the power is fumed back on and the testing procedure is repeated. • A Canon-brand memory card is used. * Until the battery returns to normal temperature Playback: Normal temperature (23°C +2°C/73°F +3.6°F), normal relative humidity (50% +20%), continuous playback at 3 seconds per image.
  • Page 125 Capable of smooth continuous shooting (p. 34) (* Only available when card has been formatted with a low level format). • This reflects standard shooting criteria established by Canon. Actual results may vary according to the subject and shooting conditions.
  • Page 126 2592 x 1456 pixels • Capable of smooth continuous shooting (p. 34) (*Only available when card has been formatted with a low level format). • This reflects standard shooting criteria established by Canon. Actual results vary according to the subject and shooting conditions.
  • Page 127 Movie • PowerShot A540 I'_1: Card included with the camera Recording Frame SDC- SDC- SDC- Pixels Rate 128M 512MSH 1 min. 4 min. 7 sec. 4 sec. 9 sec. Standard 640 x 480 pixels 15 sec. 2 min. 8 min. 7 sec.
  • Page 128 Image Data Sizes (Estimated) Compression Recording Pixels PowerShot A540 2720 1620 KB 2816 x 2112 pixels 780 KB PowerShot A530 2503 1395 KB 2592 x 1944 pixels 695 KB PowerShot A540 2002 1116 KB 2272 x 1704 pixels 556 KB PowerShot A530 1602 KB 893 KB...
  • Page 129 • PowerShot A530 Frame Rate File size Recording Pixels Standard 660 KB/sec. 640 x 480 pixels Color Accent 440 KB/sec. []320 x 240 pixels Color Swap 120 KB/sec. Compact []160 x 120 pixels MultiMediaCard Interface Compatible with MultiMediaCard standards Dimensions 32.0 x 24.0 x 1.4 mm (1.3 x 0.9 x 0.06 in.) Weight Approx.
  • Page 130 Battery Charger CB-5AH/CB-5AHE (Supplied with the separately sold Battery and Charger Kit CBK4- 300) Rated input 100 - 240 V AC (50/60 Hz), 16 - 21 VA Rated Output 565 mA .1, 1275 mA .2 Charging Time Approx. 4 hours 40 min. .1, approx. 2 hours .2 Operating 0 - 35°C (32 - 95°F)
  • Page 131 Wide Converter WC-DC52 (Sold Separately) Magnification Approx. 0.7x Focusing Range Approx. 21 cm (8.3 in.) - infinity (W) .1 (from front of lens) Thread Diameter 52 mm standard filter thread .2 Dimensions Diameter: 58.0 mm (2.3 in.) Length: 30.5 mm (1.2 in.) Weight Approx.
  • Page 132 Close-up Lens 2 50D 52mm (Sold Separately) Focusing Range Normal: 17 - 25 cm (6.7 - 9.8 in.) (W / T) (from front of lens) Macro: 4 - 17 cm (1.6 - 6.7 in.) (W / T) Thread Diameter 52 mm standard filter thread .2 Dimensions Diameter:...

  • Page 133: Erasing All Images

    I INDEX AC Adapter Kit ACK800 ..108 Erasing AF Frame ......16, 49 All Images ......AF Lock ........Single Images ..Basic AF-assist Beam ....24, 92 Exposure ........ AiAF ........24, 49 Auto Play ........ Auto Rotate Function ....

  • Page 134: Camera

    Shooting ......Viewing ....... Landscape ..... Basic Mute ........Language ....27, Basic My Colors ....58, Basic LCD Monitor Information Displayed ..16 Night Display ...... Using the LCD Monitor ..15 Night scene ....Basic Lens Conversion Lens Adapter ........
  • Page 135 System Requirements ..Basic Telephoto ...33,109, Basic 8, 10 Troubleshooting ...... Video Output System ..88, 96, 97 White Balance ......Wide Angle ....Basic 8, 10 Wrist Strap ......Zoom ......33, Basic 8...
  • Page 136 Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. • SD is a trademark. • Other names and products not mentioned above may be registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective companies. Copyright © 2006 Canon Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 137 If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment. Canon U.S.A., Inc. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. Tel No. (516) 328-5600 Canadian Radio Interference Regulations This Class B digital apparatus...
  • Page 138 Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode The following chart shows the functions and settings available in each shooting mode. Function TvlAv Ref. Page o o o ,_ - o o :o, o o o o :o ;o o," o - o o _ Record_ o:_o _._._...
  • Page 139 Function scN r_ TvnAVl Ref. Page J_ J_ J_ J_ m E_laaUve[]J_ Metering Center System Weighted p. 53 Avg. Spot w.ite_,a_o, m J_ o J_ _ 0 o 0 _:0 p.fifi --4) My Colors p.58 Isos_._ []-_ -_ -_ J_ -'_ -la -la o 0 p.gfi A_oRo_te []0 0,_o_ - o :o_ o_,o...

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