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... due to a mistaken operation or malfunction of the camera, the software, the CompactFlash™ cards (CF cards), personal computers, peripheral devices, or use of non-Canon CF cards. ¡ Canon and PowerShot are trademarks of Canon, Inc. ¡ CompactFlash is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation. ¡ iBook and iMac ... names and products not mentioned above may be registered trademarks or trademarks of the pixels may become warm. Copyright © 2002 Canon Inc. Less than 99.99% of this guide may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated...
... due to a mistaken operation or malfunction of the camera, the software, the CompactFlash™ cards (CF cards), personal computers, peripheral devices, or use of non-Canon CF cards. ¡ Canon and PowerShot are trademarks of Canon, Inc. ¡ CompactFlash is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation. ¡ iBook and iMac ... names and products not mentioned above may be registered trademarks or trademarks of the pixels may become warm. Copyright © 2002 Canon Inc. Less than 99.99% of this guide may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated...
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Read this First 5 Quick Start 12 Components Guide 14 Preparing the Camera 18 Installing the Batter y Pack 18 Installing a CF Card 22 Setting the Date/Time 25 Setting the Language 27 Attaching the Strap 29 Basic Functions 30 Turning the Power On 30 Using the LCD ...
Read this First 5 Quick Start 12 Components Guide 14 Preparing the Camera 18 Installing the Batter y Pack 18 Installing a CF Card 22 Setting the Date/Time 25 Setting the Language 27 Attaching the Strap 29 Basic Functions 30 Turning the Power On 30 Using the LCD ...
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... Movies 90 Rotating Images in the Displa y 92 Auto Play 93 Protecting Images 94 Erasing 96 Erasing Images Individually 96 Erasing All Images 97 Formatting a CF Card 98 Printing 100 About Printing 100 Selecting from the Pr int Order Menu 102 Connecting the Camer a to a Printer 104 Printing 107 Print Settings (Direct...
... Movies 90 Rotating Images in the Displa y 92 Auto Play 93 Protecting Images 94 Erasing 96 Erasing Images Individually 96 Erasing All Images 97 Formatting a CF Card 98 Printing 100 About Printing 100 Selecting from the Pr int Order Menu 102 Connecting the Camer a to a Printer 104 Printing 107 Print Settings (Direct...
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... 155 Specifications 161 Index 170 Canon Customer Support 174 4 DPOF Print Settings 114 Printing with DPOF Pr int Settings 119 Image Transfer Settings (DPOF Transfer Order) 122 Selecting Images for Transferring 122 Viewing Images on a TV Set 124 Downloading Images to a Computer 126 Downloading Directly from a CF Card 126 Connecting the Camera to...
... 155 Specifications 161 Index 170 Canon Customer Support 174 4 DPOF Print Settings 114 Printing with DPOF Pr int Settings 119 Image Transfer Settings (DPOF Transfer Order) 122 Selecting Images for Transferring 122 Viewing Images on a TV Set 124 Downloading Images to a Computer 126 Downloading Directly from a CF Card 126 Connecting the Camera to...
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... claim to be used in a manner that respects international and domestic cop yright laws and regulations. Warning Against Copyright Infringement Please note that Canon digital camer as are intended for personal use and must be recorded in a f ormat that is machine readable. Please be advised that...shoot several trial images to confirm that you are not liable for any malfunction of the Canon digital camer a or CompactFlash™ card (CF card) resulting in the f ailure of an image to be recorded or to a Canon Customer Suppor t Help Desk. 5 If a problem arises while the camer a is ...
... claim to be used in a manner that respects international and domestic cop yright laws and regulations. Warning Against Copyright Infringement Please note that Canon digital camer as are intended for personal use and must be recorded in a f ormat that is machine readable. Please be advised that...shoot several trial images to confirm that you are not liable for any malfunction of the Canon digital camer a or CompactFlash™ card (CF card) resulting in the f ailure of an image to be recorded or to a Canon Customer Suppor t Help Desk. 5 If a problem arises while the camer a is ...
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... the battery and may damage the camera. 11 Continued use may cause condensation (water droplets) to temper ature changes slowly before resuming use. Remove the CF card and battery or power cord (if connected) from the camer a and wait until the moisture evaporates completely before removing it from the camera or battery...
... the battery and may damage the camera. 11 Continued use may cause condensation (water droplets) to temper ature changes slowly before resuming use. Remove the CF card and battery or power cord (if connected) from the camer a and wait until the moisture evaporates completely before removing it from the camera or battery...
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... the ON/OFF button to change the language, see "Proper Battery Handling" (p. 19). 2 Install the CF card (p. 22). Slide the battery cover lock, then open the cover and insert the batteries. ¡For important information about how to turn the camera on (p. ...
... the ON/OFF button to change the language, see "Proper Battery Handling" (p. 19). 2 Install the CF card (p. 22). Slide the battery cover lock, then open the cover and insert the batteries. ¡For important information about how to turn the camera on (p. ...
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LCD Monitor* (p. 32) Viewfinder (p. 37) CF Card Slot Cover (p. 22) ON/OFF Button (p. 30) Strap Eyelet (p. 29) Date Battery Holder (p. 142) Battery Cover (p. 18) Battery Cover Lock (p. 18) Tripod Socket MENU (Menu) Button (p. 41) (Macro)/ (Snapshot)/ (Infinity)/ AF Lock Button (p. 55) (Right)/ (Continuous)/ (Self-Timer)/ (pp. 59, 60) (Left)Button (Flash)/SET (Set) Button (p. 52) * The LCD monitor is covered with a thin plastic sheet for protection against scratches during shipment. Remove it befor e using the camera. 15
LCD Monitor* (p. 32) Viewfinder (p. 37) CF Card Slot Cover (p. 22) ON/OFF Button (p. 30) Strap Eyelet (p. 29) Date Battery Holder (p. 142) Battery Cover (p. 18) Battery Cover Lock (p. 18) Tripod Socket MENU (Menu) Button (p. 41) (Macro)/ (Snapshot)/ (Infinity)/ AF Lock Button (p. 55) (Right)/ (Continuous)/ (Self-Timer)/ (pp. 59, 60) (Left)Button (Flash)/SET (Set) Button (p. 52) * The LCD monitor is covered with a thin plastic sheet for protection against scratches during shipment. Remove it befor e using the camera. 15
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... the shutter button. Flashing Orange: Ready to shoot, but shutter speed is recommended to use the f ocus lock to shoot, using the flash. accessing the CF card, or tr ansmitting data to comm unicate with your computer). Flashing Green: Camera is busy processing (star ting up; Orange: Ready to shoot (p. 71)) 16...
... the shutter button. Flashing Orange: Ready to shoot, but shutter speed is recommended to use the f ocus lock to shoot, using the flash. accessing the CF card, or tr ansmitting data to comm unicate with your computer). Flashing Green: Camera is busy processing (star ting up; Orange: Ready to shoot (p. 71)) 16...
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... shots that you want to stitch into a panorama (p. 62). (Movie) Use this mode to shoot movies (p. 65). (Replay) ¡Replay or delete images from the CF card (pp. 86, 96). ¡Download and display images at your computer (p. 126). ¡Print images directly to a connected printer (p. 104). 17
... shots that you want to stitch into a panorama (p. 62). (Movie) Use this mode to shoot movies (p. 65). (Replay) ¡Replay or delete images from the CF card (pp. 86, 96). ¡Download and display images at your computer (p. 126). ¡Print images directly to a connected printer (p. 104). 17
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... 146). ¡The optional batter y charger kit lets you are using the camera in cold areas or for a long time, we recommend using Canon AA-size NiMH Battery Kit (a fourpiece set). ¡While it is writing, reading, erasing or transmitting an image to or from this guide). ...temperatures when alkaline batteries are used. For information on handling the AA-siz e rechargeable NiMH batteries, see the System Map (separate from the CF card. ¡We recommend that came with the camera. ¡Camera operating time may differ according to use AA-size nickel-cadmium batteries, performance...
... 146). ¡The optional batter y charger kit lets you are using the camera in cold areas or for a long time, we recommend using Canon AA-size NiMH Battery Kit (a fourpiece set). ¡While it is writing, reading, erasing or transmitting an image to or from this guide). ...temperatures when alkaline batteries are used. For information on handling the AA-siz e rechargeable NiMH batteries, see the System Map (separate from the CF card. ¡We recommend that came with the camera. ¡Camera operating time may differ according to use AA-size nickel-cadmium batteries, performance...
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Installing a CF Card Installing a CF Card 1 Be sure that the camera is turned off. 2 Slide the CF card slot cover in the direction of the arrow, and open it. 2 1 3 Insert the CF card into the slot, in the direction shown in the illustration. ¡Insert the CF card all the way into the slot, so that the CF card eject button pops all the way out. Arrow mark Card label CF card Eject Button ¡To remove the CF card, press the CF card eject b utton. 22
Installing a CF Card Installing a CF Card 1 Be sure that the camera is turned off. 2 Slide the CF card slot cover in the direction of the arrow, and open it. 2 1 3 Insert the CF card into the slot, in the direction shown in the illustration. ¡Insert the CF card all the way into the slot, so that the CF card eject button pops all the way out. Arrow mark Card label CF card Eject Button ¡To remove the CF card, press the CF card eject b utton. 22
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... Estimated Capacities (Recordab le Images)" (p. 165). 23 Do not shake the camera. - Do not turn off the power or open the CF card slot cover. ¡Be aware that use of the vie wfinder flashes green, the camera is writing, reading, erasing or transmitting an image to operate... incorrectly. ¡For more information on the left side of CF cards whose contents ha ve been edited at another camer a or with another company's software may be lost or corrupted: - Do not perform the following, ...
... Estimated Capacities (Recordab le Images)" (p. 165). 23 Do not shake the camera. - Do not turn off the power or open the CF card slot cover. ¡Be aware that use of the vie wfinder flashes green, the camera is writing, reading, erasing or transmitting an image to operate... incorrectly. ¡For more information on the left side of CF cards whose contents ha ve been edited at another camer a or with another company's software may be lost or corrupted: - Do not perform the following, ...
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... and high temper atures 24 Locations subject to dust or sand - If condensation forms on the CF card, store it to adjust slowly to the new temperature. About CF Cards... ¡CF cards are high-precision electronic de vices. Do not bend them, apply force to them, or subject... shoc ks or vibration. ¡Do not attempt to disassemb le or alter a CF card. ¡Moving a CF card rapidly between temperature extremes will cause condensation to a malfunction. To avoid condensation, place the CF card in a sealed plastic bag before moving it into a different temperature zone and allow it...
... and high temper atures 24 Locations subject to dust or sand - If condensation forms on the CF card, store it to adjust slowly to the new temperature. About CF Cards... ¡CF cards are high-precision electronic de vices. Do not bend them, apply force to them, or subject... shoc ks or vibration. ¡Do not attempt to disassemb le or alter a CF card. ¡Moving a CF card rapidly between temperature extremes will cause condensation to a malfunction. To avoid condensation, place the CF card in a sealed plastic bag before moving it into a different temperature zone and allow it...
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... action. Upper Indicator ¡ Green: Metering complete (two beeps sound) ¡ Orange: Flash will hear the shutter sound when the shot is recording onto the CF card. 38
... action. Upper Indicator ¡ Green: Metering complete (two beeps sound) ¡ Orange: Flash will hear the shutter sound when the shot is recording onto the CF card. 38
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...Down On* / Off Date / Time Sets the date and time p. 133 p. 25 Video System NTSC / PAL p. 134 Beep Format On* / Off Formats the CF card p. 132 p. 98 Language English* / Deutsch / Français / Nederlands / Dansk / Suomi / Italiano / Norsk / Svenska / Español / Japanese or... menu and the default settings. p. 60 Review Off / 2 sec.* / 10 sec. p. 49 AF-assist Beam File No. Rec.Menu Menu Item Available Settings PowerShot A40 Resolution (Still picture) PowerShot A30 L 1600 x 1200* M 1024 x 768 S 640 x 480 L 1280 x 960* M 1024 x 768 S 640 x 480 Reference Pages p. 50 Resolution...
...Down On* / Off Date / Time Sets the date and time p. 133 p. 25 Video System NTSC / PAL p. 134 Beep Format On* / Off Formats the CF card p. 132 p. 98 Language English* / Deutsch / Français / Nederlands / Dansk / Suomi / Italiano / Norsk / Svenska / Español / Japanese or... menu and the default settings. p. 60 Review Off / 2 sec.* / 10 sec. p. 49 AF-assist Beam File No. Rec.Menu Menu Item Available Settings PowerShot A40 Resolution (Still picture) PowerShot A30 L 1600 x 1200* M 1024 x 768 S 640 x 480 L 1280 x 960* M 1024 x 768 S 640 x 480 Reference Pages p. 50 Resolution...
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... video system settings var y between regions. • Some menu items are not available in certain shooting modes. • The ISO default setting depends on the CF card p. 97 Auto Play Replays selected images in the display p. 92 Erase all Erases all images on the shooting mode. • The default of all the...
... video system settings var y between regions. • Some menu items are not available in certain shooting modes. • The ISO default setting depends on the CF card p. 97 Auto Play Replays selected images in the display p. 92 Erase all Erases all images on the shooting mode. • The default of all the...
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...), and L (Large). Select (Superfine) for standard shots. Use a higher resolution if you wish to print on a CF card. Resolution (excluding ) PowerShot A40 (Large) 1600 × 1200 pixels (Medium) 1024 × 768 pixels (Small) 640 × 480 pixels PowerShot A30 1280 × 960 pixels 1024 × 768 pixels 640 × 480 pixels Resolution ( ) Compression (excluding ) 320...
...), and L (Large). Select (Superfine) for standard shots. Use a higher resolution if you wish to print on a CF card. Resolution (excluding ) PowerShot A40 (Large) 1600 × 1200 pixels (Medium) 1024 × 768 pixels (Small) 640 × 480 pixels PowerShot A30 1280 × 960 pixels 1024 × 768 pixels 640 × 480 pixels Resolution ( ) Compression (excluding ) 320...
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1 In the [Rec.] menu, select (Resolution) or (Compression), and press the SET button. ¡For information on using the men u, see "Selecting Menus and Settings" (p. 41). 2 Press or button as necessary to adjust the setting and press the SET button. (Resolution) (Compression) Display on the PowerShot A40 3 Press the MENU button. ¡For more information, see "Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode" (p. 82). ¡For information on necessar y space per image (approximate), types of CF cards and the n umber of images per card see, "Specifications" (p. 165). 51
1 In the [Rec.] menu, select (Resolution) or (Compression), and press the SET button. ¡For information on using the men u, see "Selecting Menus and Settings" (p. 41). 2 Press or button as necessary to adjust the setting and press the SET button. (Resolution) (Compression) Display on the PowerShot A40 3 Press the MENU button. ¡For more information, see "Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode" (p. 82). ¡For information on necessar y space per image (approximate), types of CF cards and the n umber of images per card see, "Specifications" (p. 165). 51
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... will end automatically after a shot, this time elapses or when the CF card becomes full. * The data reflects standard Canon testing conditions. The clip will vary according to the shooting objects and conditions. ¡Be careful not to touch the microphone while shooting (PowerShot A40 only). ¡The exposure, focus, white balance and z oom settings...
... will end automatically after a shot, this time elapses or when the CF card becomes full. * The data reflects standard Canon testing conditions. The clip will vary according to the shooting objects and conditions. ¡Be careful not to touch the microphone while shooting (PowerShot A40 only). ¡The exposure, focus, white balance and z oom settings...