PowerShot A540 / A530 Manuals Camera User Guide Basic
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... Downloading images to the flowchart below. In this guide, the Basic Camera User Guide is called the Basic Guide, and the Advanced Camera User Guide is called the Advanced Guide. http://web.canon.jp/ Imaging/informatione.html In this guide, explanations are available. Refer to them as necessary...; Setting the date, time and language Shooting Playback/Erasing Menus and Settings Basic Camera User Guide (This Guide) • Read this first. For information on the Canon website. Flowchart and Reference Guides The following guides are given using illustrations for PowerShot A540.
... Downloading images to the flowchart below. In this guide, the Basic Camera User Guide is called the Basic Guide, and the Advanced Camera User Guide is called the Advanced Guide. http://web.canon.jp/ Imaging/informatione.html In this guide, explanations are available. Refer to them as necessary...; Setting the date, time and language Shooting Playback/Erasing Menus and Settings Basic Camera User Guide (This Guide) • Read this first. For information on the Canon website. Flowchart and Reference Guides The following guides are given using illustrations for PowerShot A540.
PowerShot A540 / A530 Manuals Camera User Guide Basic
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... on the OS used with all the operating systems listed above. z z Computer System Requirements • Basic Guide (p. 17) • Software Starter Guide Connecting the Camera to a Computer • Basic Guide (p. 19) Downloading Images to • Basic Guide (p. 20, 21) a Computer • Software Starter Guide • Windows® XP and Mac OS X Users leaflet Using a Memory Card Reader...
... on the OS used with all the operating systems listed above. z z Computer System Requirements • Basic Guide (p. 17) • Software Starter Guide Connecting the Camera to a Computer • Basic Guide (p. 19) Downloading Images to • Basic Guide (p. 20, 21) a Computer • Software Starter Guide • Windows® XP and Mac OS X Users leaflet Using a Memory Card Reader...
PowerShot A540 / A530 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced
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... the Advanced Guide. z In this guide, the Basic Camera User Guide is recommended. You can be liable for Secure Digital, a copyright protection system. Please note that complement the basic operating procedures. Mode switch Continuous Shooting PowerShot A540 PowerShot A530 * Unavailable shooting modes are collectively called memory cards in Each Shooting Mode (p. 136). Use of non-genuine Canon accessories, although...
... the Advanced Guide. z In this guide, the Basic Camera User Guide is recommended. You can be liable for Secure Digital, a copyright protection system. Please note that complement the basic operating procedures. Mode switch Continuous Shooting PowerShot A540 PowerShot A530 * Unavailable shooting modes are collectively called memory cards in Each Shooting Mode (p. 136). Use of non-genuine Canon accessories, although...
PowerShot A540 / A530 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced
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Language Setting Please see the Basic Guide (p. 3) to the camera, battery, battery charger (sold separately) and compact power adapter (sold separately). 6 Safety Precautions z Before using it with extremely high-precision manufacturing techniques. ... its accessories to prevent injuries or damage to instruct you read the safety precautions described below and in the "Safety Precautions" section of the Basic Camera User Guide. Always ensure that you in the safe and correct operation of the pixels may become warm. Please be aware of the pixels operate to...
Language Setting Please see the Basic Guide (p. 3) to the camera, battery, battery charger (sold separately) and compact power adapter (sold separately). 6 Safety Precautions z Before using it with extremely high-precision manufacturing techniques. ... its accessories to prevent injuries or damage to instruct you read the safety precautions described below and in the "Safety Precautions" section of the Basic Camera User Guide. Always ensure that you in the safe and correct operation of the pixels may become warm. Please be aware of the pixels operate to...
PowerShot A540 / A530 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced
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Before Using the Camera - The Components Guide Front View a Microphone (p. 79) b AF-assist Beam (p. 24) c Red-Eye Reduction Lamp (Basic Guide p. 8) d Self-Timer Lamp (p. 37) e Viewfinder Window (p. 19) f Flash (Basic Guide p. 8) g Terminal Cover h A/V OUT (Audio/Video output) Terminal (p. 88) i DIGITAL Terminal (Basic Guide p. 19) j DC IN Terminal (Power input) (p. 108) k Ring* l Lens m Ring Release Button* * PowerShot A540 only 12
Before Using the Camera - The Components Guide Front View a Microphone (p. 79) b AF-assist Beam (p. 24) c Red-Eye Reduction Lamp (Basic Guide p. 8) d Self-Timer Lamp (p. 37) e Viewfinder Window (p. 19) f Flash (Basic Guide p. 8) g Terminal Cover h A/V OUT (Audio/Video output) Terminal (p. 88) i DIGITAL Terminal (Basic Guide p. 19) j DC IN Terminal (Power input) (p. 108) k Ring* l Lens m Ring Release Button* * PowerShot A540 only 12
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The Components Guide Back View Attaching the Wrist Strap a LCD Monitor (p. 15) b Viewfinder (p. 19) c Speaker d Wrist Strap Mount e Memory Card Slot / Battery Cover Lock (Basic Guide p. 1) f Memory Card Slot / Battery Cover (Basic Guide p. 1) g Tripod Socket The LCD monitor is covered with a thin plastic film for protection against scratches during shipment. Remove it before using the camera. 13 Before Using the Camera -
The Components Guide Back View Attaching the Wrist Strap a LCD Monitor (p. 15) b Viewfinder (p. 19) c Speaker d Wrist Strap Mount e Memory Card Slot / Battery Cover Lock (Basic Guide p. 1) f Memory Card Slot / Battery Cover (Basic Guide p. 1) g Tripod Socket The LCD monitor is covered with a thin plastic film for protection against scratches during shipment. Remove it before using the camera. 13 Before Using the Camera -
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... c Power Button (Basic Guide p. 4) d Zoom Lever (p. 72, Basic Guide p. 8) Shooting: (Wide Angle)/ (Telephoto) Playback: (Index)/ (Magnify) e Shutter Button (Basic Guide p. 4) f Shooting Mode Dial (Basic Guide p. 5) g Mode Switch (Basic Guide p. 4, 11) h (Print/Share) Button (Basic Guide p. 14) i FUNC./SET (Function/Set) Button (p. 22) j MENU Button (p. 23) k DISP. (Display) Button (p. 15) l (Exposure)/ (Single Image Erase) Button (p. 54, Basic Guide p. 11) m Button n (Flash)/ (Jump)/ Button (p. 74, Basic Guide p. 8) o Button...
... c Power Button (Basic Guide p. 4) d Zoom Lever (p. 72, Basic Guide p. 8) Shooting: (Wide Angle)/ (Telephoto) Playback: (Index)/ (Magnify) e Shutter Button (Basic Guide p. 4) f Shooting Mode Dial (Basic Guide p. 5) g Mode Switch (Basic Guide p. 4, 11) h (Print/Share) Button (Basic Guide p. 14) i FUNC./SET (Function/Set) Button (p. 22) j MENU Button (p. 23) k DISP. (Display) Button (p. 15) l (Exposure)/ (Single Image Erase) Button (p. 54, Basic Guide p. 11) m Button n (Flash)/ (Jump)/ Button (p. 74, Basic Guide p. 8) o Button...
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...(p. 33) Grid Lines*1 (p. 25) ISO Speed (p. 65) *2 White Balance (p. 55) Drive Mode (p. 34, 37) Flash (Basic Guide p. 8) Red-Eye Reduction (Basic Guide p. 8) Auto Rotate (p. 67) zRec*1 Movie Recording (p. 39) Shooting Mode *2 (Basic Guide p. 5 - 7) (p. 43) *1 *1*2 *1 (p. 39) *2 *2 (p. 44 - 47) *1 Create Folder (p. 68) ...(p. 46, 47) ··· *1 Exposure Compensation (p. 54) *1 Macro (Basic Guide p. 10) *1 Manual Focus (p. 51) *1 AF Lock (p. 50) (Red)*1 Camera Shake Warning (p. 17) For PowerShot A530, when is displayed, the shutter speed will also display. *1 Appears even if ...
...(p. 33) Grid Lines*1 (p. 25) ISO Speed (p. 65) *2 White Balance (p. 55) Drive Mode (p. 34, 37) Flash (Basic Guide p. 8) Red-Eye Reduction (Basic Guide p. 8) Auto Rotate (p. 67) zRec*1 Movie Recording (p. 39) Shooting Mode *2 (Basic Guide p. 5 - 7) (p. 43) *1 *1*2 *1 (p. 39) *2 *2 (p. 44 - 47) *1 Create Folder (p. 68) ...(p. 46, 47) ··· *1 Exposure Compensation (p. 54) *1 Macro (Basic Guide p. 10) *1 Manual Focus (p. 51) *1 AF Lock (p. 50) (Red)*1 Camera Shake Warning (p. 17) For PowerShot A530, when is displayed, the shutter speed will also display. *1 Appears even if ...
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...) My Colors (p. 58) *3 *3 ··· ISO Speed (p. 65) Flash Exposure Compensation (p. 66) Shooting Mode Manual Focus (p. 51) *1 (Basic Guide p. 5 - 7) (p. 43) (p. 39) *1 *1 (p. 44 - 47) Macro (Basic Guide p. 10) Metering Mode (p. 53) Recording Pixels (Still Image) (p. 32) *1 PowerShot A540 only *2 PowerShot A530 only *3 Appears with some images. A sound file in the Color Accent or Color Swap shooting modes.
...) My Colors (p. 58) *3 *3 ··· ISO Speed (p. 65) Flash Exposure Compensation (p. 66) Shooting Mode Manual Focus (p. 51) *1 (Basic Guide p. 5 - 7) (p. 43) (p. 39) *1 *1 (p. 44 - 47) Macro (Basic Guide p. 10) Metering Mode (p. 53) Recording Pixels (Still Image) (p. 32) *1 PowerShot A540 only *2 PowerShot A530 only *3 Appears with some images. A sound file in the Color Accent or Color Swap shooting modes.
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...) Recording Pixels (still image) p. 32 p. 34, 37 PowerShot A540 : p. 58 p. 66 Recording Pixels/ Frame Rate (movie) PowerShot A530: Recording Pixels (movie) p. 42 Rec. Menu Menu Item Options AiAF On*/Off Flash Adjust Auto*/Manual (PowerShot A540 only) Red-Eye On*/Off MF-Point Zoom On*/Off AF...-assist Beam On*/Off Digital Zoom On/Off* ([On] in standard movie mode) Review Off/2*-10 seconds/Hold Save Original On/Off* 24 *Default setting Reference Page p. 49 p. 65 Basic Guide p. 8 p. 51 - p. 33 Basic Guide p....
...) Recording Pixels (still image) p. 32 p. 34, 37 PowerShot A540 : p. 58 p. 66 Recording Pixels/ Frame Rate (movie) PowerShot A530: Recording Pixels (movie) p. 42 Rec. Menu Menu Item Options AiAF On*/Off Flash Adjust Auto*/Manual (PowerShot A540 only) Red-Eye On*/Off MF-Point Zoom On*/Off AF...-assist Beam On*/Off Digital Zoom On/Off* ([On] in standard movie mode) Review Off/2*-10 seconds/Hold Save Original On/Off* 24 *Default setting Reference Page p. 49 p. 65 Basic Guide p. 8 p. 51 - p. 33 Basic Guide p....
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...Power Down On*/Off Sets whether or not the camera automatically powers down after a set to silence all operation sounds except for the warning sounds (Basic Guide p. 4). Adjusts the volume of the start -up Vol. The shutter sound does not play when a movie is turned on. Selftimer Vol. ...off when no 2 min./3 min. Display Off 10 sec./20 sec./ Sets the length of the sound played when the shutter releases. Date/Time Basic Guide p. 3 Format p. 30 26 Adjusts the volume of time elapses without the camera being operated. Playback Vol. The volume cannot be adjusted if [Mute...
...Power Down On*/Off Sets whether or not the camera automatically powers down after a set to silence all operation sounds except for the warning sounds (Basic Guide p. 4). Adjusts the volume of the start -up Vol. The shutter sound does not play when a movie is turned on. Selftimer Vol. ...off when no 2 min./3 min. Display Off 10 sec./20 sec./ Sets the length of the sound played when the shutter releases. Date/Time Basic Guide p. 3 Format p. 30 26 Adjusts the volume of time elapses without the camera being operated. Playback Vol. The volume cannot be adjusted if [Mute...
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Basic Operations Menu Item Options Reference Page File Numbering Continuous*/ p. 70 Auto Reset Create Folder Create New Folder Check mark Creates a folder during the next (On)/ ... this setting will be changed. Lens Retract 1 minute*/ 0 seconds Sets the lens retraction timing when switching from shooting mode to print using Canon compact photo printer SELPHY CP710/CP510. Language Basic Guide p. 3 Video System NTSC*/ PAL p. 88 Print Method Auto*/ See below*1. Although it is turned off, to playback mode. Before Using the...
Basic Operations Menu Item Options Reference Page File Numbering Continuous*/ p. 70 Auto Reset Create Folder Create New Folder Check mark Creates a folder during the next (On)/ ... this setting will be changed. Lens Retract 1 minute*/ 0 seconds Sets the lens retraction timing when switching from shooting mode to print using Canon compact photo printer SELPHY CP710/CP510. Language Basic Guide p. 3 Video System NTSC*/ PAL p. 88 Print Method Auto*/ See below*1. Although it is turned off, to playback mode. Before Using the...
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... even if the camera's power is green. Shooting in the Color Accent Mode 1 Still image: or button Movie: or button See Selecting a Shooting Mode in Basic Guide (p. 5) Shooting Still image Movie 2 z The camera will switch to color input mode and the display will alternate between the original image and the color accent...
... even if the camera's power is green. Shooting in the Color Accent Mode 1 Still image: or button Movie: or button See Selecting a Shooting Mode in Basic Guide (p. 5) Shooting Still image Movie 2 z The camera will switch to color input mode and the display will alternate between the original image and the color accent...
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Movie Still image 62 Shooting in the Color Swap Mode Original Color (Before Swapping) Desired Color (After Swapping) 1 Still image: or button Movie: or button See Selecting a Shooting Mode in Basic Guide (p. 5) Still image 2 z The camera will switch to color input mode and the display will alternate between the original image and the color swap image (using the previously set color).
Movie Still image 62 Shooting in the Color Swap Mode Original Color (Before Swapping) Desired Color (After Swapping) 1 Still image: or button Movie: or button See Selecting a Shooting Mode in Basic Guide (p. 5) Still image 2 z The camera will switch to color input mode and the display will alternate between the original image and the color swap image (using the previously set color).
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... to a computer. z Embedded dates in (Postcard Date Imprint mode) (p. 35) print out even when [Date] is set the date in the [Date/Time] menu (p. 26, Basic Guide p. 3). See Menus and Settings (p. 23). 86 z Dates print in the style specified in the DPOF print settings when printing images that have had the date... Settings You can be printed twice. This may display for a memory card with the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) standards. Refer to the Software Starter Guide for images before downloading to the Print Type as follows. - z The Date and File No.
... to a computer. z Embedded dates in (Postcard Date Imprint mode) (p. 35) print out even when [Date] is set the date in the [Date/Time] menu (p. 26, Basic Guide p. 3). See Menus and Settings (p. 23). 86 z Dates print in the style specified in the DPOF print settings when printing images that have had the date... Settings You can be printed twice. This may display for a memory card with the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) standards. Refer to the Software Starter Guide for images before downloading to the Print Type as follows. - z The Date and File No.
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... correct wrong direction. z The camera's orientation mechanism is set to , erasing from the camera interior. z Use only unused AA-size alkaline batteries or Canon AA-size NiMH batteries (Basic Guide p. 1). z Reload the batteries several times. slide the tab upward (p. 104). 89 Troubleshooting z Confirm that the memory card slot/ battery cover is open. Poor...
... correct wrong direction. z The camera's orientation mechanism is set to , erasing from the camera interior. z Use only unused AA-size alkaline batteries or Canon AA-size NiMH batteries (Basic Guide p. 1). z Reload the batteries several times. slide the tab upward (p. 104). 89 Troubleshooting z Confirm that the memory card slot/ battery cover is open. Poor...
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...image z Confirm the actual image size with contains more of the SD memory card upward (p. 104). z Insert a new memory card (Basic Guide p. 1). Memory card is charging. shots (p. 15). 91 Flash is not formatted correctly. Shooting is write protected. SD memory card ... recorded lightened the image image. z When the flash is set to make it easier to (shooting) (Basic Guide p. 4). Consult the nearest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Noise displays./Subject's movements are irregular. Camera automatically z There is full. Shooting Troubleshooting ...
...image z Confirm the actual image size with contains more of the SD memory card upward (p. 104). z Insert a new memory card (Basic Guide p. 1). Memory card is charging. shots (p. 15). 91 Flash is not formatted correctly. Shooting is write protected. SD memory card ... recorded lightened the image image. z When the flash is set to make it easier to (shooting) (Basic Guide p. 4). Consult the nearest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Noise displays./Subject's movements are irregular. Camera automatically z There is full. Shooting Troubleshooting ...
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... the self-timer to shoot. z Shoot with your hand when used. z Set the flash to (Flash on a stable surface or by placing the camera on ) (Basic Guide p. 8). z Raise the ISO speed and then shoot (p. 65). 92 The subject is hard to shoot (p. 50). Subject in flash (p. 118). Insufficient light for 2 seconds after...
... the self-timer to shoot. z Shoot with your hand when used. z Set the flash to (Flash on a stable surface or by placing the camera on ) (Basic Guide p. 8). z Raise the ISO speed and then shoot (p. 65). 92 The subject is hard to shoot (p. 50). Subject in flash (p. 118). Insufficient light for 2 seconds after...
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...). z Set the flash to on the image. particularly noticeable when shooting using the built-in the aperture-priority AE mode*. * PowerShot A540 only Troubleshooting 93 Subject is a phenomenon that occurs reflected off ) (Basic Guide p. 8). Image contains noise. Light from the flash has z This is too close, making z Shoot within correct shooting the flash too... set to (Flash off dust particles or with digital cameras and does not insects in the mode, the ISO speed increases and noise can appear. * PowerShot A540 only White dots appear on .
...). z Set the flash to on the image. particularly noticeable when shooting using the built-in the aperture-priority AE mode*. * PowerShot A540 only Troubleshooting 93 Subject is a phenomenon that occurs reflected off ) (Basic Guide p. 8). Image contains noise. Light from the flash has z This is too close, making z Shoot within correct shooting the flash too... set to (Flash off dust particles or with digital cameras and does not insects in the mode, the ISO speed increases and noise can appear. * PowerShot A540 only White dots appear on .
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... will not retract. Continuous shooting slows down. The memory card's performance has dropped. then back off (Basic Guide p. 1). 94 Light is reflected back from z Use the (red-eye reduction) the eyes when the flash is mode (Basic Guide p. 8). For this used in the camera after the red-eye reduction lamp fires in another device...
... will not retract. Continuous shooting slows down. The memory card's performance has dropped. then back off (Basic Guide p. 1). 94 Light is reflected back from z Use the (red-eye reduction) the eyes when the flash is mode (Basic Guide p. 8). For this used in the camera after the red-eye reduction lamp fires in another device...