PowerShot SX40 HS Getting Started
Page 2
... the camera's many features to shoot more challenging photos. • Software Guide Read when you purchased the camera. Camera Battery Pack NB-10L Battery Charger Lens Cap (with Terminal Cover) CB-2LC/CB-2LCE Interface Cable IFC-400PCU Neck Strap NS-DC11 Case for Hot Shoe Cap Getting Started (This Guide...
... the camera's many features to shoot more challenging photos. • Software Guide Read when you purchased the camera. Camera Battery Pack NB-10L Battery Charger Lens Cap (with Terminal Cover) CB-2LC/CB-2LCE Interface Cable IFC-400PCU Neck Strap NS-DC11 Case for Hot Shoe Cap Getting Started (This Guide...
PowerShot SX40 HS Getting Started
Page 5
... to cover it may crack, and the shards of a CD-ROM played on a beach or at bright light sources (such as the sun on the lens. Please use of electronic devices is restricted, such as inside airplanes and medical facilities. • Do not play the supplied CD-ROM(s) in any CD... of electronic instruments and other objects. • Be careful not to attach them firmly. If the lens becomes loose and falls off in burns or damage to the flash. • Avoid using the separately sold lens filters, be careful not to bang it, subject it to the equipment. • Do not aim...
... to cover it may crack, and the shards of a CD-ROM played on a beach or at bright light sources (such as the sun on the lens. Please use of electronic devices is restricted, such as inside airplanes and medical facilities. • Do not play the supplied CD-ROM(s) in any CD... of electronic instruments and other objects. • Be careful not to attach them firmly. If the lens becomes loose and falls off in burns or damage to the flash. • Avoid using the separately sold lens filters, be careful not to bang it, subject it to the equipment. • Do not aim...
PowerShot SX40 HS Getting Started
Page 8
... Items/Holding the Camera • Attach the included strap and place it is raised. 8 Clip the lens cap to the neck strap when not in use. • When not in use . • Attach the included lens cap cord to the strap. • Be sure to the Camera User Guide for the hot... shoe cap. Keep your arms tight against your neck to avoid dropping the camera during use , store the camera with the lens cap attached. • Refer to remove the lens cap before turning on the included case for details on the camera.
... Items/Holding the Camera • Attach the included strap and place it is raised. 8 Clip the lens cap to the neck strap when not in use. • When not in use . • Attach the included lens cap cord to the strap. • Be sure to the Camera User Guide for the hot... shoe cap. Keep your arms tight against your neck to avoid dropping the camera during use , store the camera with the lens cap attached. • Refer to remove the lens cap before turning on the included case for details on the camera.
PowerShot SX40 HS Getting Started
Page 14
z Open the screen ( ), and rotate it forward (toward the lens, the image will turn the screen on and the viewfinder off. z To protect the screen, always keep it faces the camera body will turn the ... not in the 4 tab, then press the qr buttons to choose [Reverse Disp.] in use. • When the camera is opened and rotated toward the lens) 180° ( ). Using the Screen Open the screen. z Close the screen ( ).
z Open the screen ( ), and rotate it forward (toward the lens, the image will turn the screen on and the viewfinder off. z To protect the screen, always keep it faces the camera body will turn the ... not in the 4 tab, then press the qr buttons to choose [Reverse Disp.] in use. • When the camera is opened and rotated toward the lens) 180° ( ). Using the Screen Open the screen. z Close the screen ( ).
PowerShot SX40 HS Getting Started
Page 23
...Pressing the q button or turning the 5 dial counter-clockwise will cycle through the images from newest to newest. z Pressing the 1 button again while the lens is on the subject you took will retract after approximately 1 minute elapses. Enter Playback mode. X The last image you want to shoot. z The... lens will appear. Choose an image. z The images change more quickly if you have taken on the screen. Press and hold the shutter button ...
...Pressing the q button or turning the 5 dial counter-clockwise will cycle through the images from newest to newest. z Pressing the 1 button again while the lens is on the subject you took will retract after approximately 1 minute elapses. Enter Playback mode. X The last image you want to shoot. z The... lens will appear. Choose an image. z The images change more quickly if you have taken on the screen. Press and hold the shutter button ...
PowerShot SX40 HS Camera User Guide
Page 2
... card is not included (p. 16). • Adobe Reader is missing, contact the retailer where you purchased the camera. Camera Battery Pack NB-10L Battery Charger Lens Cap (with Terminal Cover) CB-2LC/CB-2LCE Interface Cable IFC-400PCU Neck Strap NS-DC11 Case for Hot Shoe Cap Getting Started DIGITAL CAMERA...
... card is not included (p. 16). • Adobe Reader is missing, contact the retailer where you purchased the camera. Camera Battery Pack NB-10L Battery Charger Lens Cap (with Terminal Cover) CB-2LC/CB-2LCE Interface Cable IFC-400PCU Neck Strap NS-DC11 Case for Hot Shoe Cap Getting Started DIGITAL CAMERA...
PowerShot SX40 HS Camera User Guide
Page 8
... Shooting Menus (My Menu 171 Changing Playback Function Settings 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...
... Shooting Menus (My Menu 171 Changing Playback Function Settings 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...
PowerShot SX40 HS Camera User Guide
Page 10
...places where camera use of electronic instruments and other objects. • Be careful not to the flash. • Avoid using the separately sold lens filters, be careful not to bang it, subject it to strong impacts or shocks, or let it with your fingers or clothing. This is ...with headphones to attach them firmly. Humid or dusty areas These could damage the speakers. Caution Denotes the possibility of a CD-ROM played on the lens. The electromagnetic waves emitted by the strap, be sure to the loud sounds of damage to temperatures above 40 °C (104 °F) - Safety...
...places where camera use of electronic instruments and other objects. • Be careful not to the flash. • Avoid using the separately sold lens filters, be careful not to bang it, subject it to strong impacts or shocks, or let it with your fingers or clothing. This is ...with headphones to attach them firmly. Humid or dusty areas These could damage the speakers. Caution Denotes the possibility of a CD-ROM played on the lens. The electromagnetic waves emitted by the strap, be sure to the loud sounds of damage to temperatures above 40 °C (104 °F) - Safety...
PowerShot SX40 HS Camera User Guide
Page 13
.... Keep your arms tight against your neck to avoid dropping the camera during use , store the camera with the lens cap attached. • Refer to p. 180 for the hot shoe cap. Clip the lens cap to the neck strap when not in use. • When not in use . • Attach the included... lens cap cord to the strap. • Be sure to remove the lens cap before shooting, how to shoot in A mode, and then how...
.... Keep your arms tight against your neck to avoid dropping the camera during use , store the camera with the lens cap attached. • Refer to p. 180 for the hot shoe cap. Clip the lens cap to the neck strap when not in use. • When not in use . • Attach the included... lens cap cord to the strap. • Be sure to remove the lens cap before shooting, how to shoot in A mode, and then how...
PowerShot SX40 HS Camera User Guide
Page 19
... on, opening the screen will be flipped from left to choose [Reverse Disp.] in use. • When the camera is opened and rotated toward the lens) 180° ( ). To cancel the reverse display function, press the n button to right (mirror image). z Open the screen ( ), and rotate it forward (toward the...
... on, opening the screen will be flipped from left to choose [Reverse Disp.] in use. • When the camera is opened and rotated toward the lens) 180° ( ). To cancel the reverse display function, press the n button to right (mirror image). z Open the screen ( ), and rotate it forward (toward the...
PowerShot SX40 HS Camera User Guide
Page 28
... display a blue frame where focus and exposure will retract after approximately 1 minute elapses. Enter Playback mode. Choose an image. z Pressing the 1 button again while the lens is on the subject you want to focus on the screen. Viewing Images Choosing the subject to focus on (Tracking AF) After pressing the o button... the shutter button halfway to newest. z Pressing the q button or turning the 5 dial counter-clockwise will cycle through the images from newest to oldest. z The lens will be maintained (Servo AF).
... display a blue frame where focus and exposure will retract after approximately 1 minute elapses. Enter Playback mode. Choose an image. z Pressing the 1 button again while the lens is on the subject you want to focus on the screen. Viewing Images Choosing the subject to focus on (Tracking AF) After pressing the o button... the shutter button halfway to newest. z Pressing the q button or turning the 5 dial counter-clockwise will cycle through the images from newest to oldest. z The lens will be maintained (Servo AF).
PowerShot SX40 HS Camera User Guide
Page 38
.... 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 Mount (p. 179) Tripod Socket Memory Card / Battery Cover (p. 17) DC Coupler Cable Port (p. 178) Mode Dial Use the mode dial to images...
.... 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 Mount (p. 179) Tripod Socket Memory Card / Battery Cover (p. 17) DC Coupler Cable Port (p. 178) Mode Dial Use the mode dial to images...
PowerShot SX40 HS Camera User Guide
Page 48
X The current time appears. z If you stop operating the camera. After about 2 more minutes, the lens will retract and the camera will turn off approximately 5 minutes after you stop operating the camera. • You can turn off the power saving function (p. ...162). • You can adjust the time before the screen turns off (p. 163). When the screen has turned off but the lens has not yet retracted, pressing the shutter button halfway (p. 24) turns on the screen and shooting can check the current time. Clock Function You can...
X The current time appears. z If you stop operating the camera. After about 2 more minutes, the lens will retract and the camera will turn off approximately 5 minutes after you stop operating the camera. • You can turn off the power saving function (p. ...162). • You can adjust the time before the screen turns off (p. 163). When the screen has turned off but the lens has not yet retracted, pressing the shutter button halfway (p. 24) turns on the screen and shooting can check the current time. Clock Function You can...
PowerShot SX40 HS Camera User Guide
Page 65
... Follow Steps 1 - 2 on the screen. Choose an effect level. Shoot. z If you shoot with the distorting effect of a fish-eye lens. Taking Shots That Look Like a Miniature Model (Miniature Effect) Blurs chosen portions in focus. Shoot. 65 Choose . Choose the area to keep... on the screen. X You can check the effect on p. 64 to choose . Adding Effects and Shooting (Creative Filters) Shooting with the Effects of a Fish-Eye Lens (Fish-eye Effect) Lets you press the l button, [Effect Level] will not be blurred) appears on the screen. X A white frame (the area that will ...
... Follow Steps 1 - 2 on the screen. Choose an effect level. Shoot. z If you shoot with the distorting effect of a fish-eye lens. Taking Shots That Look Like a Miniature Model (Miniature Effect) Blurs chosen portions in focus. Shoot. 65 Choose . Choose the area to keep... on the screen. X You can check the effect on p. 64 to choose . Adding Effects and Shooting (Creative Filters) Shooting with the Effects of a Fish-Eye Lens (Fish-eye Effect) Lets you press the l button, [Effect Level] will not be blurred) appears on the screen. X A white frame (the area that will ...
PowerShot SX40 HS Camera User Guide
Page 84
... the 5 dial to prevent the camera from the end of the image may darken if the flash fires. • Be careful to avoid damaging the lens. z After pressing the q button, press the qr buttons or turn gray in the area that displays in [ to choose e, then press the m button. How can... 0 - 50 cm (0 - 1.6 ft.) from moving and blurring the image (p. 54). X Once set the camera to e, it focuses on the screen. • The edges of the lens at maximum wide angle (j).
... the 5 dial to prevent the camera from the end of the image may darken if the flash fires. • Be careful to avoid damaging the lens. z After pressing the q button, press the qr buttons or turn gray in the area that displays in [ to choose e, then press the m button. How can... 0 - 50 cm (0 - 1.6 ft.) from moving and blurring the image (p. 54). X Once set the camera to e, it focuses on the screen. • The edges of the lens at maximum wide angle (j).
PowerShot SX40 HS Camera User Guide
Page 85
... other recording pixel settings • The shutter speeds may be used by 1.5x or 2.0x. Using the Digital Tele-Converter The focal length of the lens can be the same when at the same zoom factor.
... other recording pixel settings • The shutter speeds may be used by 1.5x or 2.0x. Using the Digital Tele-Converter The focal length of the lens can be the same when at the same zoom factor.
PowerShot SX40 HS Camera User Guide
Page 103
Safety shift can set [Safety Shift] to a value at which refers to B. Set the mode dial to the size of the aperture opening inside the lens. Safety Shift In M and B modes, if you press the n button to display the 4 tab, and set the aperture to [On], the shutter speed or aperture ...
Safety shift can set [Safety Shift] to a value at which refers to B. Set the mode dial to the size of the aperture opening inside the lens. Safety Shift In M and B modes, if you press the n button to display the 4 tab, and set the aperture to [On], the shutter speed or aperture ...
PowerShot SX40 HS Camera User Guide
Page 162
...Saving Function You can also create folders by Shooting Date Images are saved into folders created on each shooting date. If you want the lens to retract immediately when you set the power saving function (p. 48) to save battery power. 162 z Choose [Power Saving], then... camera off after pressing the 1 button when in a Shooting mode (p. 28). z Choose [Lens Retract], then press the qr buttons to choose [Daily]. Changing the Lens Retract Time For safety reasons, the lens retracts about 1 minute after use. Changing Camera Settings Creating Folders by shooting date. z Choose...
...Saving Function You can also create folders by Shooting Date Images are saved into folders created on each shooting date. If you want the lens to retract immediately when you set the power saving function (p. 48) to save battery power. 162 z Choose [Power Saving], then... camera off after pressing the 1 button when in a Shooting mode (p. 28). z Choose [Lens Retract], then press the qr buttons to choose [Daily]. Changing the Lens Retract Time For safety reasons, the lens retracts about 1 minute after use. Changing Camera Settings Creating Folders by shooting date. z Choose...
PowerShot SX40 HS Camera User Guide
Page 179
...could erase images you use , align the notch ( ) on the hood with the mark on . Using the Lens Hood (Sold Separately) When shooting a backlit, wide-angle photo without using a flash, attach Lens Hood LH-DC60 (sold separately) to the camera at the same time. 179 z When not in use the built... and a filter adapter cannot be attached to reduce the amount of extraneous light entering the lens. z To remove the lens hood, turn the lens hood in the opposite direction. Attach the hood. Using the Lens Hood (Sold Separately) Do not unplug the plug or power cord with the hood attached, portions of...
...could erase images you use , align the notch ( ) on the hood with the mark on . Using the Lens Hood (Sold Separately) When shooting a backlit, wide-angle photo without using a flash, attach Lens Hood LH-DC60 (sold separately) to the camera at the same time. 179 z When not in use the built... and a filter adapter cannot be attached to reduce the amount of extraneous light entering the lens. z To remove the lens hood, turn the lens hood in the opposite direction. Attach the hood. Using the Lens Hood (Sold Separately) Do not unplug the plug or power cord with the hood attached, portions of...
PowerShot SX40 HS Camera User Guide
Page 186
Troubleshooting If you should set it in your problem, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Warm the battery, for example, by placing it to h (p. 79). • Increase the ISO speed (p. 81). • Attach the camera to [... screen and the shot cannot be taken even though the shutter button was pressed fully (p. 27). appears when the shutter button is on TV (p. 174). Lens will not retract. • Do not open the memory card/battery cover while the power is pressed halfway (p. 27). • Set [IS mode] to [Continuous...
Troubleshooting If you should set it in your problem, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Warm the battery, for example, by placing it to h (p. 79). • Increase the ISO speed (p. 81). • Attach the camera to [... screen and the shot cannot be taken even though the shutter button was pressed fully (p. 27). appears when the shutter button is on TV (p. 174). Lens will not retract. • Do not open the memory card/battery cover while the power is pressed halfway (p. 27). • Set [IS mode] to [Continuous...