Basic Camera User Guide
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1. Downloads using camera Downloading Images Using the Camera p 22 Downloading Images Using a Computer By default all images that have yet to be downloaded will download You can set the type of image to download and the destination folder Thumbnails small versions of the downloaded images will display in the ImageBrowser Browser Window By default the downloaded images are saved into folders according to their shooting dates Jaindwoy e o sebew Buipeoyumog NO Downloading Images Using the Camera Direct Transfer Use this method to download images using camera operations Install the supplied software and adjust the computer settings before using this method for the first time p 18 Im All Images Transfers and saves all images to the computer Transfers and saves to the computer only the MEN New Images images that have not been previously transferred Transfers and saves to the computer only the DPOF Trans Images images with DPOF Transfer Order settings Advanced Guide p 86 z Transfers and saves single images to the SEERA ANSIGT computer as you view and select them Transfers and saves single images to the Wallpaper computer as you view and select them The transferred images display on the computer desktop 1 Confirm that the Direct Transfer Ta a menu is displayed on the camera s gt AL Images LCD monitor Fee DPOF Trans Tang The Bv button w2. If the window to the right does 2 AE Q not appear click the Start Br Dome ke tem cara rn menu and select All Programs or Programs followed by Canon Utilities CameraWindow PowerShot IXY IXUS DV 6 and CameraWindow Always use this program fou thi jon 2 Download the images e Download the images using the camera or the computer e By default the downloaded images are saved into the My Pictures folder CameraWindow Canon XXXXXXXXXXX fe x Downloading Images Using the Camera p 22 Downloading Images Using a Computer By default all images that have yet to be downloaded will download You can set the type of image to download and the destination folder Thumbnails small versions of the downloaded images will display in the ZoomBrowser EX Main Window By default the downloaded images are saved into subfolders according to their shooting dates CS Downloading Images to a Computer The following window will appear when you establish a connection between the camera and computer If it fails to appear click the Canon CameraWindow icon on the Dock the bar which appears at the bottom of the desktop 1 Download the images e Download the images using the camera or the computer e By default the downloaded images are saved into the Pictures folder 000 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXK Acquire Images Print Set to Camera Remote shooting
3. Q Adobe Reader or Adobe Acrobat Reader must be installed to view access the following web site and download the software http www adobe com products acrobat readstep2 html 1 Installing the batteries 1 Slide the memory card slot battery cover lock in the direction of the arrow and open the cover 2 Insert the 2 supplied AA size alkaline batteries or separately sold AA size NiMH batteries Negative end suoneledald o See the Advanced Guide Battery Handling p 102 2 Inserting the Memory Card 1 Insert the memory card until it clicks into place 2 Close the memory card slot battery cover Ensure that the memory card is correctly oriented before U inserting it in the camera lt may damage the camera or the camera may not recognize the card if it is inserted incorrectly EJ See the Advanced Guide Handling the Memory Card p 104 See the Advanced Guide Formatting Memory Cards p 30 To Remove the Memory Card Push the memory card with your finger until the memory card clicks and then release it You can use SD memory cards and MultiMediaCards with this camera These cards are collectively called memory cards in this quide SD stands for Secure Digital a copyright protection system First Time Settings E Setting the Date Time CH Date Time o Set Date Time canon O 018 03 2006 09 30 mm dd yy v C amp A Date Time Set Date Time
4. and printing will start See the Advanced Guide Setting the DPOF Print Settings p 83 gt see the Direct Print User Guide gt see the user guide for Your Printer Bunullg 15 Downloading Images to a Computer The following methods can be used to download images recorded by the camera to a computer Some methods depending on the OS used may not be available Please read System Requirements p 17 in advance Camera to Computer Connection Supplied Software Install It Do Not Install It 3 Computer Camera Computer OS Windows 98 Second Edition SE Windows 2000 Windows Me Windows XP Mac OS X Computer System e Basic Guide p 17 Requirements e Software Starter Guide e Basic Guide p 19 y Downloading Images to Basic Guide p 20 21 a Computer e Software Starter Guide Connecting the Camera to a Computer e Windows XP and Mac OS X Users leaflet E Using a Memory Card Reader A memory card reader can be used with all the operating systems listed above See the Software Starter Guide for details System Requirements Please install the software on a computer meeting the following minimum requirements E Windows OS Windows 98 Second Edition SE Windows Me Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 Windows XP including Service Pack 1 and Service Pack 2 Computer Model The above OS should be pre installed on computers with built in USB ports P
5. before erasing an image See the Advanced Guide Erasing All Images p 82 i _ Menus and Settings Settings for the shooting playback or print modes or such camera settings as the date time and sounds are set using the FUNC Rec Play Print Set up or My Camera menu FUNC Menu This menu sets many of the common shooting functions FUNC 4 gt Set the mode switch to shooting 2 Press the FUNC SET button 3 Use the or y button to select a menu item e Some items may not be selectable in some shooting modes 4 Use the or gt button to select an option for the menu item e You can select further options with the MENU button for some options e After selecting an option you can press the shutter button to shoot immediately After shooting this menu will appear again allowing you to adjust the settings easily 6 Press the FUNC SET button EA See the Advanced Guide Menu List p 24 ap Rec Play Print Set up and My Camera Menus Convenient settings for shooting playback or printing can be set with these menus Fe Rec Menu Set up Menu EM My Camera Menu 2 You can switch between menus with the or button when this part is selected e This example shows the Rec menu e In playback mode the Play Print Set up and My Camera menus display Press the MENU button Use the or button to switch between menus e Y
6. ENGLISH Canon PowerShot A540 F werShot A530 DIGITAL CAMERA Preparation Playback Erasing Photo of PowerShot A540 Menus and Settings Printing Downloading Images to a Computer Camera User Guide Please Read This First This guide explains how to prepare the camera and use its basic features e DIGICH Bw iri D PRINT DIRECT mie CEL SF4YA211 Flowchart and Reference Guides The following guides are available Refer to them as necessary according to the flowchart below For information on included items and items sold separately gt System Map Preparations e Installing the batteries and memory card e Setting the date time and language M Basic Camera User h shooting gt aa Guide This Guide Playback Erasing Read this first v Menus and Settings Handling precautions references to Z ROM Advanced Camera the various shooting and playback gt GM User Guide functions pal 5 ROM e Installing the software Basic Camera User e Downloading images to a Guide This Guide computer e Using the software eB ROM ya Software Starter Guide o In this guide the Basic Camera User Guide is called the Basic Guide and the Advanced Camera User Guide is called the Advanced Guide In this guide explanations are given using illustrations for PowerShot A540 Viewing the PDF Manuals the PDF Manuals If this software is not installed in your computer
7. __ MEMO is MEMO psf MEMO rr MEMO mf MEMO MEMO fp MEMO rr MEMO mfp Safety Precautions Be sure to read understand and follow the safety precautions below when using the camera in order to prevent injury burns or electrical shock to yourself and others Be sure to also read the safety precautions listed in the Advanced Camera User Guide e Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to human or animal eyes e Store this equipment out of the reach of children and infants e Avoid dropping or subjecting the camera to severe impacts Do not touch the flash portion of the camera if it has been damaged e Stop operating the equipment immediately if it emits smoke or noxious fumes e Do not handle the power cord if your hands are wet e Do not use batteries which are not specified for this camera e The compact power adapter output terminals have been designed exclusively for this equipment Do not use them for other products PRINTED IN THE EU 2006 CANON INC gt Great camera Great Shots What about the prints Printing has never been easier Simply connect your Canon digital camera to a Canon SELPHY CP Compact Photo Printer and you can create beautiful borderless photos in seconds ji a canon F PictBridge OT ap Ek Kor
8. a 8 03 2006 09 30 mm dd yy x SETON Cancel OK Cancel 1 Press the power button 2 Use the or button to select an item and the 4 or y button to change its value 3 Confirm that the correct time is displayed and press the FUNC SET button The date and time can also be set in the Set up menu p 13 suoneledald ER camera power is turned on for the first time or when the El The date time setting screen will appear when the capacity of the lithium date time battery is depleted See the Advanced Guide Replacing the Date Battery p 114 E Setting the Display Language 1 Set the mode switch to gt playback 2 Hold down the FUNC SET button and press the MENU button 3 Use the 4 y or button to select a language and press the FUNC SET button The display language can also be set in the Set up menu p 13 A 1 Press the power button jari The start up sound will play and the start up image will display in the LCD monitor e Pressing the power button again turns the power off e Pressing the power button while pressing and holding the DISP button will turn on the mute setting which will mute all sounds except for warning sounds E See the Advanced Guide Using the LCD Monitor p 15 Ej see the Advanced Guide Power Saving Function p 21 Ej see the Advanced Guide Set up Menu p 26 See the Advanced Guide My Camera Menu p 28 2 Set the mode
9. des When a shooting mode appropriate for the shooting conditions is selected the camera automatically adjusts settings for optimal shooting Portrait TEE EN Landscape Image Blurs the background 2 Optimized for zone and makes a person 2 shooting landscape a f ihe stand out scenes which contain LET o 7 LIE both near and far subjects A IIgIKSs Image zone Ey Night scene Allows you to capture human subjects against the backdrop of ST an evening sky or night scene The flash is directed at the Gl a 6 6 person and the shutter speed is slow so both the person and i u the background can be beautifully shot SCN Special Scene You can shoot with the most appropriate settings for the scene Night Snapshot Allows you to take snapshots of people against twilight or night backgrounds by reducing the effects of camera shake even without using a tripod Indoor Prevents camera shake and maintains the E subject s true color ff when shooting under fluorescent or tungsten lighting Snow Shoots without a blue tinge and without making people appear dark against a snowy background es Fireworks Captures fireworks in the sky sharply and at optimal exposure Color Accent Use this option to have only the color specified in the LCD a SX monitor remain and to Fig gt AN transform all others to black and a See the Advanced Guid
10. e p 60 Kids amp Pets Allows you to capture subjects that move around such as children and pets without missing photo opportunities Foliage Shoots trees and leaves such as new growth autumn leaves or blossoms in vivid colors Beach Shoots without making people appear dark near water or sand r where reflected sunlight is strong Underwater PowerShot A540 only Appropriate for shooting FT images with Waterproof E Case WP DC2 sold MN separately This e 27 gt uses an optimal white bo AT MA balance setting to reduce bluish tones and record images with a natural hue The exposure is regulated to use the flash as little as possible asar Color Swap Use this option to transform a color specified in the LCD Bes monitor into another rey gt gt aN Ms EJ See the Advanced Guide p 60 Chal Stitch Assist Allows you to shoot overlapping images that can later be merged stitched to create one panoramic image on a SR En ae See the Advanced Guide p 43 EB Shoots a movie when you press the shutter button Apart from fj Standard mode you can also select from Kg Fast Frame Rate PowerShot A540 only which is suitable for shooting sports or fast motion Image g Compact which is convenient for email attachments fj Color Accent zone which has only the color specified in the LCD monitor remain and transforms all others to black and white and Pg Co
11. entium 500 MHz or higher processor O A 98 SE Windows Me 128 MB or more Windows 2000 Windows XP 256 MB or more Free Hard Disk Canon Utilities Space ZoomBrowser EX 200 MB or more PhotoStitch 40 MB or more Canon Camera TWAIN Driver 25 MB or more e Canon Camera WIA Driver 25 MB or more e ArcSoft PhotoStudio 50 MB or more Display 1 024 x 768 pixels High Color 16 bit or better E Macintosh OS MacOSX v10 2 v10 4 Computer Model The above OS should be pre installed on computers with built in USB ports PowerPC G3 G4 G5 Free Hard Disk e Canon Utilities Space ImageBrowser 200 MB or more PhotoStitch 40 MB or more e ArcSoft PhotoStudio 50 MB or more Display 1 024 x 768 pixels 32 000 Colors or better Jaindwog e o sa ewi Buipeoyumog N Preparing to Download Images Ensure that you install the software first before connecting the camera to the computer E items to Prepare e Camera and computer e Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk supplied with the camera e Interface cable supplied with the camera 1 Install the software 1 Place the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk in the computer s CD ROM drive Cis Double click the Canon Digital Camera Installer icon in the CD ROM window When the installer panel appears click Install Canon DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk Custom installation 2 Click Easy Installation sae MIN Select Eas
12. ill light blue E Select A Transfer e Press the MENU button if the Direct Transfer menu fails to appear Direct Transfer Menu E All Images New Images DPOF Trans Images 2 Select EN or and press the OS rv button Y Transferring The images will download The Bjar 1 10 button will blink blue while downloading is _ in progress The display will return to the Cancel Direct Transfer menu when the download is complete e To cancel the download press the FUNC SET button E Select amp Transfer Wallpaper 2 Select or and press the Bjar button or the FUNC SET button 3 Select images to download and press the Bjar button or the FUNC SET button The images will download The Div button will blink blue while downloading is in progress e Images can also be selected during index playback Advanced Guide p 73 e Press the MENU button to return to the Direct Transfer menu Only JPEG images can be downloaded as wallpaper for Q a computer On the Windows platform the files are automatically created as BMP images The option selected with the Bjar button is retained even when the camera s power is turned off The previous setting will be in effect the next time the Direct Transfer menu is displayed The image selection screen will appear directly when the Select amp Transfer or the Wallpaper option was last selected Ja1ndluog e 0 sa ewi Buipeoyumog MEMO _ ____ ___
13. in Minimum shooting distance 5 cm 2 0 in e Maximum telephoto setting 84 x 63 mm 3 3 x 2 5 in Minimum shooting distance 30 cm 12 in PowerShot A530 e Maximum wide angle setting 60 x 45 mm 2 4 x 1 8 in Minimum shooting distance 5 cm 2 0 in e Maximum telephoto setting 94 x 71 mm 3 7 x 2 8 in Minimum shooting distance 33 cm 1 1 ft e Use the LCD monitor to compose close ups in macro Q mode since images composed with the viewfinder may be off center e Check the range of the flash when using it in macro mode Advanced Guide p 118 See the Advanced Guide Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode p 135 10 Playback 1 Set the mode switch to DJ playback The last recorded image will appear in the LCD monitor 2 Use the or gt button to display the image you wish to view Use the button to move to the previous image and the button to move the next image Holding the button down advances the images more rapidly but shows them less clearly E the Advanced Guide for the various playback methods available 1 In the playback mode use the or gt button to select an image to erase and press the X button 2 Buisesapjoegheld DE 2 Confirm that Erase is selected and press the FUNC SET button To exit instead of erasing select Cancel Please note that erased images cannot be recovered Exercise adequate caution
14. lor Swap which transforms a color specified in the LCD monitor into another color See the Advanced Guide p 39 _ You can freely select camera settings such as the exposure and Creative aperture value to suit your shooting purposes ne See the Advanced Guide p 44 47 e The shutter speed is slow in By or Es use a tripod to avoid camera shake In A E E m HA ES Bd or mode the ISO speed may increase and cause noise in the image depending on the scene being shot PowerShot A540 only e To shoot underwater install the camera in Waterproof Case WP DC2 sold separately e We recommend you use Waterproof Case WP DC2 sold separately for shooting at ski resorts or beaches mode Always TENS an e In mode shoot with the subject more than 1 m 3 3 ft away from the front of the lens E Using the Zoom 1 Press the zoom lever toward 4 or 4 The zoom can be adjusted from 35 mm 140 mm focal length in 35mm film equivalent terms 44 Wide Angle Zooms out from the subject 4 Telephoto Zooms in on the subject E Using the Flash 1 Press the Y button to cycle through flash settings Each time you press the button the flash settings will change With the red eye reduction function on Ba gt 1A43 gt 8 With the red eye reduction function off gt 4 gt Flash settings cannot be used in some shooting modes Aut
15. o with red eye The flash fires automatically and fires the red reduction eye reduction lamp each time Auto The flash fires automatically Flash on with red The red eye reduction lamp and flash always eye reduction fire The flash always fires Flash off The flash will not fire Red eye reduction This feature reduces the effect of light reflecting back from the eyes and making them appear red You can set this feature on and off in the Rec menu 4 You are recommended to shoot with the camera attached to a tripod or other device if the camera shake warning icon appears When the LCD monitor is on and flash recharging begins the lamp blinks orange and the LCD monitor turns off When recharging ends the orange lamp turns off and the LCD monitor turns on The time required for flash recharging will change depending on usage conditions and remaining battery power See the Advanced Guide Rec Menu p 24 See the Advanced Guide Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode p 135 a E Shooting Close ups Macro 1 Press the amp button To cancel the macro mode press the N button to turn off the SA or MF display This setting cannot be set in some shooting modes Use this mode to shoot close ups of flowers or small items Image Area at Minimum Shooting Distance from End of Lens to Subject PowerShot A540 e Maximum wide angle setting 60 x 45 mm 2 4 x 1 8
16. ou can also use the zoom lever to switch between menus G Use the or y button to select a menu item e Some items may not be selectable in some shooting modes 4 Use the or gt button to select an option e Menu items followed by an ellipsis can only be set after pressing the FUNC SET button to display the next menu Press the FUNC SET button again to confirm the setting 5 Press the MENU button See the Advanced Guide Menu List p 24 is sumas pue snuayy is Connect the camera to a direct print compatible printer with a cable and simply press the Bjar button on the camera 1 Connect the camera to a direct print compatible printer and turn on the printer s power Canon Brand Printers Camera Interface Cable SELPHY CP Series Compact Photo Printers 2 PIXMA Series SELPHY DS Series Bubble Jet Printers 1 Since this camera uses a standard protocol PictBridge you can use it with other PictBridge compliant printers in addition to Canon brand printers 2 You can also use card photo printers such as the CP 10 CP 100 CP 200 CP 300 14 2 Turn on the power in playback mode and confirm that Mi Z or 4 is displayed in the upper left of the LCD monitor e The jar button will light blue e The displayed icon will vary according to the printer model 3 Select an image to print using the or gt button and press the Bar button The jar button will blink blue
17. switch to 3 shooting 3 Set the shooting mode dial to Auto 4 Aim the camera at the subject 5 Focus and shoot 1 Press the shutter button halfway to focus When the camera focuses the camera ef beeps twice and the indicator lights green Ss 2 Press the shutter button fully to shoot The shutter sound will play and the image will record The indicator will blink green while the image is recorded to the memory card gt sSee Basic Shooting Functions p 5 See the Advanced Guide Indicators p 20 See the Advanced Guide for the various shooting methods available Reviewing an Image Right After Shooting After a shot is taken the image appears in the LCD monitor for approximately 2 seconds You can continue to display images regardless of the review duration setting with the following procedures e Keeping the shutter button pressed after a shot e Pressing the FUNC SET or DISP button while the image is displayed in the LCD monitor To stop displaying the image press the shutter button halfway See the Advanced Guide Review p 24 gt See Erasing p 11 Basic Shooting Functions E Selecting a Shooting Mode 1 Set the shooting mode dial to the desired mode In the SCN and modes use the amp or button to select a shooting mode ca A Creative zone Av and Tv modes only apply to PowerShot A540 E Shooting Mo
18. y Installation and click Next Proceed with the installation while reviewing installation settings 3 When the installation is complete click either the Finish or Restart button that appears CI When the installation is finished click Exit 4 Remove the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk from the CD ROM drive when your normal desktop screen appears AAA 2 Connecting the camera to a computer 1 Use the supplied interface cable to connect the computers USB port to the camera s DIGITAL terminal Slip your fingernail under the lower end of the camera s terminal cover lift it open and plug the interface cable in all the way USB Port DIGITAL Terminal Interface Cable 2 Set the camera s mode switch to gt playback and turn on the power The camera and computer will be able to communicate Always grasp the sides of the connector when disconnecting the interface cable from the camera s DIGITAL terminal If the Digital Signature Not Found window appears click Yes The USB driver will automatically finish installing onto the computer when you attach the camera and open a connection Jaindwoy e o sebew Buipeoyumog O Downloading Images to a Computer A window allowing you to set the preferences will appear when a connection is established between the camera and computer 1 Select Canon CameraWindow EERIE and click OK first time only me
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