Software Guide for Macintosh
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.... Things to Remember Mastering the Basics More Advanced Techniques Appendices Red Eye Correction Restores eye appearance to the original color when light reflected from the flash makes them appear red. • Click [Start] when Auto Mode is selected. • Switch to Manual Mode if Auto Mode cannot correct the image, and...
.... Things to Remember Mastering the Basics More Advanced Techniques Appendices Red Eye Correction Restores eye appearance to the original color when light reflected from the flash makes them appear red. • Click [Start] when Auto Mode is selected. • Switch to Manual Mode if Auto Mode cannot correct the image, and...
Software Guide for Windows
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Red Eye Correction Restores eye appearance to the original color when light reflected from the flash makes them appear red. • Click [Start] when Auto mode is changed before saving it. Automatically adjusts the image color balance and brightness. Table of ...
Red Eye Correction Restores eye appearance to the original color when light reflected from the flash makes them appear red. • Click [Start] when Auto mode is changed before saving it. Automatically adjusts the image color balance and brightness. Table of ...
PowerShot SX40 HS Getting Started
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... in electrical shock or fire. In particular, remain at least 1 meter (39 inches) away from the outlet and consult your camera distributor or a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • Use only the recommended battery. • Do not place the battery near or in direct flame. • Unplug... the power cord periodically, and using the flash. • Store this equipment out of the reach of children and infants. This could result in asphyxiation. • Use only recommended power sources. ...
... in electrical shock or fire. In particular, remain at least 1 meter (39 inches) away from the outlet and consult your camera distributor or a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • Use only the recommended battery. • Do not place the battery near or in direct flame. • Unplug... the power cord periodically, and using the flash. • Store this equipment out of the reach of children and infants. This could result in asphyxiation. • Use only recommended power sources. ...
PowerShot SX40 HS Getting Started
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... camera on a clear day). Humid or dusty areas These could lead to injury or damage the camera. • When using the flash, be emitted from the flash. Caution Denotes the possibility of damage to the equipment. • Do not aim the camera at bright light sources (such as inside...caught on other devices. Places subject to temperatures above 40 °C (104 °F) - Please use is due to the high intensity of the flash burning dust and foreign materials stuck to the front of the unit. This could damage the speakers. High temperatures may cause deformation of the camera...
... camera on a clear day). Humid or dusty areas These could lead to injury or damage the camera. • When using the flash, be emitted from the flash. Caution Denotes the possibility of damage to the equipment. • Do not aim the camera at bright light sources (such as inside...caught on other devices. Places subject to temperatures above 40 °C (104 °F) - Please use is due to the high intensity of the flash burning dust and foreign materials stuck to the front of the unit. This could damage the speakers. High temperatures may cause deformation of the camera...
PowerShot SX40 HS Getting Started
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... to remove the lens cap before turning on the included case for the hot shoe cap. Be sure that your fingers do not block the flash while it around your body while holding the camera firmly by the sides when shooting. Clip the lens cap to the neck strap when not...
... to remove the lens cap before turning on the included case for the hot shoe cap. Be sure that your fingers do not block the flash while it around your body while holding the camera firmly by the sides when shooting. Clip the lens cap to the neck strap when not...
PowerShot SX40 HS Getting Started
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... automatically select the best settings for the determined scene, and the IS mode icon will appear on the screen (see Camera User Guide). When the flash fires, the white balance of the main subject and background will focus on detected subjects and display frames on the camera. X The camera will be...
... automatically select the best settings for the determined scene, and the IS mode icon will appear on the screen (see Camera User Guide). When the flash fires, the white balance of the main subject and background will focus on detected subjects and display frames on the camera. X The camera will be...
PowerShot SX40 HS Getting Started
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...shutter sound and shoot. If this happens, try shooting in low light conditions if it will beep twice and AF frames will not fire. The flash will appear when the camera focuses on ? Press the l button several times to restore the display to shoot. What if... • What if... by pressing the shutter button again. Several AF frames will automatically fire in G mode (see Camera User Guide) that appears on the screen, raise the flash manually to focus. Taking Pictures (Smart Auto) Focus. X When the camera focuses, it is turned on more than 1 point. z Press the shutter ...
...shutter sound and shoot. If this happens, try shooting in low light conditions if it will beep twice and AF frames will not fire. The flash will appear when the camera focuses on ? Press the l button several times to restore the display to shoot. What if... • What if... by pressing the shutter button again. Several AF frames will automatically fire in G mode (see Camera User Guide) that appears on the screen, raise the flash manually to focus. Taking Pictures (Smart Auto) Focus. X When the camera focuses, it is turned on more than 1 point. z Press the shutter ...
PowerShot SX40 HS Getting Started
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...IS mode icon will appear on the screen. You can shoot when recharging ends. The frames will continuously adjust (Servo AF). • What if a flashing appears? A blue frame appears when a moving subject is charging. the focus and exposure will follow the subjects within a certain range. You may be detected... camera does not play any sounds? Attach the camera to choose [Off]. • What if the image comes out dark even if the flash fired when shooting? If the subject moves, however, the gray frames will turn the sounds on the subject you point the camera toward a subject...
...IS mode icon will appear on the screen. You can shoot when recharging ends. The frames will continuously adjust (Servo AF). • What if a flashing appears? A blue frame appears when a moving subject is charging. the focus and exposure will follow the subjects within a certain range. You may be detected... camera does not play any sounds? Attach the camera to choose [Off]. • What if the image comes out dark even if the flash fired when shooting? If the subject moves, however, the gray frames will turn the sounds on the subject you point the camera toward a subject...
PowerShot SX40 HS Camera User Guide
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...) Miniature Effect (p. 65) Toy Camera Effect (p. 66) Monochrome (p. 67) z Focus on faces 25, 61, 87, 94 z Shoot in places where I cannot use the flash (turn off the flash) .. 26 z Take pictures with me in them too (self-timer 53, 73 z Insert the date and time into my shots 52 z Shoot a movie clip...
...) Miniature Effect (p. 65) Toy Camera Effect (p. 66) Monochrome (p. 67) z Focus on faces 25, 61, 87, 94 z Shoot in places where I cannot use the flash (turn off the flash) .. 26 z Take pictures with me in them too (self-timer 53, 73 z Insert the date and time into my shots 52 z Shoot a movie clip...
PowerShot SX40 HS Camera User Guide
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... Metering Method....... 95 Shooting with the AE Lock 96 Shooting with the FE Lock 96 Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB Mode 97 Adjusting the Flash Exposure Compensation 98 Shooting with Slow Synchro 98 Red-Eye Correction 99 Checking for Shut Eyes 100 6 Getting More Out of Your Camera... 101 Setting the Shutter Speed 102 Setting the Aperture Value 103 Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture Value 104 Adjusting the Flash Output 105 Saving Shooting Settings 106 7 Using Various Functions for Shooting Movies 107 Shooting Movies in E Mode......... 108 Changing the Movie Mode...
... Metering Method....... 95 Shooting with the AE Lock 96 Shooting with the FE Lock 96 Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB Mode 97 Adjusting the Flash Exposure Compensation 98 Shooting with Slow Synchro 98 Red-Eye Correction 99 Checking for Shut Eyes 100 6 Getting More Out of Your Camera... 101 Setting the Shutter Speed 102 Setting the Aperture Value 103 Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture Value 104 Adjusting the Flash Output 105 Saving Shooting Settings 106 7 Using Various Functions for Shooting Movies 107 Shooting Movies in E Mode......... 108 Changing the Movie Mode...
PowerShot SX40 HS Camera User Guide
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... 172 11 Useful Information .........173 Viewing Images on a TV 174 Using Household Power 178 Using the Lens Hood (Sold Separately 179 Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately 180 Using an Eye-Fi Card 184 Troubleshooting 186 List of Messages That Appear on the Screen 189 Information Displayed on the Screen...
... 172 11 Useful Information .........173 Viewing Images on a TV 174 Using Household Power 178 Using the Lens Hood (Sold Separately 179 Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately 180 Using an Eye-Fi Card 184 Troubleshooting 186 List of Messages That Appear on the Screen 189 Information Displayed on the Screen...
PowerShot SX40 HS Camera User Guide
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... damaged. • Stop using the product immediately if it from infants when using the flash. • Store this equipment out of the reach of serious injury or death. • Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to contact the terminals or plug. Exposure to also check the guides ..., or thinner to enter the camera. In particular, remain at least 1 meter (39 inches) away from the outlet and consult your camera distributor or a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • Use only the recommended battery. • Do not place the battery near or in direct flame. • Unplug the ...
... damaged. • Stop using the product immediately if it from infants when using the flash. • Store this equipment out of the reach of serious injury or death. • Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to contact the terminals or plug. Exposure to also check the guides ..., or thinner to enter the camera. In particular, remain at least 1 meter (39 inches) away from the outlet and consult your camera distributor or a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • Use only the recommended battery. • Do not place the battery near or in direct flame. • Unplug the ...
PowerShot SX40 HS Camera User Guide
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... the lens. This could cause leakage, overheating or an explosion of the battery, resulting in electrical shock, fire, burns or other foreign matter from the flash to prevent heat build-up and damage to the unit. 10 If the lens becomes loose and falls off in places where camera use is... data CD-ROMs. It is possible to attach them firmly. This could damage the speakers. Additionally, this could result in burns or damage to the flash. • Avoid using the separately sold lens filters, be careful not to bang it, subject it to cuts. The electromagnetic waves emitted by the strap...
... the lens. This could cause leakage, overheating or an explosion of the battery, resulting in electrical shock, fire, burns or other foreign matter from the flash to prevent heat build-up and damage to the unit. 10 If the lens becomes loose and falls off in places where camera use is... data CD-ROMs. It is possible to attach them firmly. This could damage the speakers. Additionally, this could result in burns or damage to the flash. • Avoid using the separately sold lens filters, be careful not to bang it, subject it to cuts. The electromagnetic waves emitted by the strap...
PowerShot SX40 HS Camera User Guide
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... and view movies and transfer images to view and erase the images you take. Keep your arms tight against your fingers do not block the flash while it around your neck to avoid dropping the camera during use , store the camera with the lens cap attached. • Refer to remove the...
... and view movies and transfer images to view and erase the images you take. Keep your arms tight against your fingers do not block the flash while it around your neck to avoid dropping the camera during use , store the camera with the lens cap attached. • Refer to remove the...
PowerShot SX40 HS Camera User Guide
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... display frames on the camera. X The start-up screen will appear. z Moving the zoom lever toward i (telephoto) will zoom in or out quickly. When the flash fires, the white balance of the main subject and background will be automatically adjusted to A. z Set the mode dial to obtain the best color (Multi...
... display frames on the camera. X The start-up screen will appear. z Moving the zoom lever toward i (telephoto) will zoom in or out quickly. When the flash fires, the white balance of the main subject and background will be automatically adjusted to A. z Set the mode dial to obtain the best color (Multi...
PowerShot SX40 HS Camera User Guide
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If you may not match the actual scene, and you manually lower the flash until it closes, it is turned on more than 1 point. The flash will automatically fire in G mode (p. 77). • What if the screen is off even when the camera is raised. If this happens, try ...play the shutter sound and shoot. Taking Pictures (Smart Auto) Focus. X When the camera focuses, it . AF Frame z If [Raise the flash] appears on the screen, raise the flash manually to shoot. X The camera will appear on the screen may not obtain the expected results. What if... • What if the...
If you may not match the actual scene, and you manually lower the flash until it closes, it is turned on more than 1 point. The flash will automatically fire in G mode (p. 77). • What if the screen is off even when the camera is raised. If this happens, try ...play the shutter sound and shoot. Taking Pictures (Smart Auto) Focus. X When the camera focuses, it . AF Frame z If [Raise the flash] appears on the screen, raise the flash manually to shoot. X The camera will appear on the screen may not obtain the expected results. What if... • What if the...
PowerShot SX40 HS Camera User Guide
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...shutter button is pressed halfway? For details on the screen? The frames will continuously adjust (Servo AF). • What if a flashing appears? The flash is detected; You may not be too close. Your subject may be detected, and frames may light when shooting in low light... an icon appears on the icons that appear, see "Scene Icons" (p. 192) and "IS Mode Icons" (p. 193). 27 To turn off all sounds. The effective flash range is approximately 50 cm - 7.0 m (1.6 - 23 ft.) at maximum wide angle (j), and approximately 1.4 - 3.0 m (4.6 - 9.8 ft.) at maximum telephoto (i). •...
...shutter button is pressed halfway? For details on the screen? The frames will continuously adjust (Servo AF). • What if a flashing appears? The flash is detected; You may not be too close. Your subject may be detected, and frames may light when shooting in low light... an icon appears on the icons that appear, see "Scene Icons" (p. 192) and "IS Mode Icons" (p. 193). 27 To turn off all sounds. The effective flash range is approximately 50 cm - 7.0 m (1.6 - 23 ft.) at maximum wide angle (j), and approximately 1.4 - 3.0 m (4.6 - 9.8 ft.) at maximum telephoto (i). •...
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...: i (Telephoto) / j (Wide Angle) (pp. 25, 50) Playback: k (Magnify) / g (Index) (pp. 120, 125) Shutter Button (p. 24) Strap Mount (p. 13) Mode Dial Flash (pp. 26, 79) Hot Shoe Cap (p. 180) Microphones (p. 30) h (Flash) Button (pp. 79, 98) Speaker Lamp (pp. 53, 71, 72, 73, 165, 166) Focal Length (approx.) Lens Lens Hood/Filter Adapter...
...: i (Telephoto) / j (Wide Angle) (pp. 25, 50) Playback: k (Magnify) / g (Index) (pp. 120, 125) Shutter Button (p. 24) Strap Mount (p. 13) Mode Dial Flash (pp. 26, 79) Hot Shoe Cap (p. 180) Microphones (p. 30) h (Flash) Button (pp. 79, 98) Speaker Lamp (pp. 53, 71, 72, 73, 165, 166) Focal Length (approx.) Lens Lens Hood/Filter Adapter...
PowerShot SX40 HS Camera User Guide
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... exposure. This has no effect on (p. 40). The histogram shows the distribution of brightness in an image Low horizontally, and the amount of the image flash on the screen. z Adjust the dial while looking through the viewfinder. Adjust the diopter. However, the brightness of the image on the screen, and the...
... exposure. This has no effect on (p. 40). The histogram shows the distribution of brightness in an image Low horizontally, and the amount of the image flash on the screen. z Adjust the dial while looking through the viewfinder. Adjust the diopter. However, the brightness of the image on the screen, and the...
PowerShot SX40 HS Camera User Guide
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... shoot a group photo that includes the photographer. X Two seconds before the shutter releases, the lamp and sound speed up (the lamp remains lit when the flash will appear on the subject, then press it fully. z Press the shutter button halfway to focus on the screen.
... shoot a group photo that includes the photographer. X Two seconds before the shutter releases, the lamp and sound speed up (the lamp remains lit when the flash will appear on the subject, then press it fully. z Press the shutter button halfway to focus on the screen.