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Adjust the exposure compensation setting to avoid making the
subject too dark when it is backlit or shot against a bright
background or to avoid making lights appear too bright in night
shots.

To Cancel the Exposure Compensation

Restore the compensation value to [0].

Adjusting the Exposure Compensation

PowerShot A540

PowerShot A530

Turn on the LCD monitor.

Press the

button several times until the

exposure compensation bar is displayed.

Use the

buttons to adjust the

exposure compensation and press the

button.

Depending on the shooting mode,
pressing the

button will switch

between the setting items as follows:

Exposure compensation is not available in the

(

)

modes.

* PowerShot A540 only

mode/Exposure compensation

Shutter speed/Exposure compensation

* Aperture value/Exposure compensation

Summary of Contents for PowerShot A530

Page 1: ...Playback Erasing Print Transfer Settings Viewing Images on a TV set Troubleshooting List of Messages Appendix Advanced ENGLISH CDI E221 010 2006 CANON INC PRINTED IN MALAYSIA Camera User Guide This guide explains camera features and procedures in detail Photo of PowerShot A540 ...

Page 2: ...taches the separately sold wide converter tele converter or close up lens to shoot PowerShot A540 only Playback zPlays movies with sound z Plays back automatically using the Auto Play function Editing zRecords sound memos for still images zEdits movies Printing zMakes printing easy with the Print Share button zAlso supports non Canon brand PictBridge compliant printers Uses of Recorded Images zEff...

Page 3: ...ds are collectively called memory cards in this guide SD stands for Secure Digital a copyright protection system Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine Canon accessories Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this product and or accidents such as fire etc caused by the malfunction of non genuine Canon ac...

Page 4: ... Function 21 Menus and Settings 22 Menu List 24 Resetting Settings to Their Default Values 29 Formatting Memory Cards 30 Shooting 31 Changing the Recording Pixels and Compression Still Images 31 Using the Digital Zoom 33 Continuous Shooting 34 Postcard Date Imprint Mode 35 Using the Self Timer 37 Movie Shooting 39 Shooting Panoramic Images Stitch Assist 43 Program AE 44 Setting the Shutter Speed 4...

Page 5: ...ges 72 Viewing Images in Sets of Nine Index Playback 73 Jumping to Images 74 Viewing Movies 75 Editing Movies 76 Rotating Images in the Display 78 Attaching Sound Memos to Images 79 Automated Playback Auto Play 80 Protecting Images 81 Erasing All Images 82 Print Settings Transfer Settings 83 Setting the DPOF Print Settings 83 Setting the DPOF Transfer Settings 86 Viewing Images on a TV set 88 Trou...

Page 6: ...sing the Power Kits Sold Separately 106 Using the Lenses Sold Separately PowerShot A540 only 109 Using an Externally Mounted Flash Sold Separately 112 Replacing the Date Battery 114 Camera Care and Maintenance 116 Specifications 117 INDEX 131 Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode 136 ...

Page 7: ...l cameras are intended for personal use and should never be used in a manner that infringes upon or contravenes international or domestic copyright laws and regulations Please be advised that in certain cases the copying of images from performances exhibitions or commercial properties by means of a camera or other device may contravene copyright or other legal rights even if the image was shot for...

Page 8: ...e camera and its accessories to prevent injuries or damage to yourself other persons and equipment zEquipment refers to the camera battery battery charger sold separately and compact power adapter sold separately Camera Body Temperature If your camera is used for prolonged periods the camera body may become warm Please be aware of this and take care when operating the camera for an extended period...

Page 9: ...the equipment to come into contact with or become immersed in water or other liquids If the exterior comes into contact with liquids or salt air wipe it dry with a soft absorbent cloth Continued use of the equipment may result in fire or electrical shock Immediately turn the camera power off and remove the camera batteries or unplug the power code from the power outlet Please consult your camera d...

Page 10: ...ry charger and compact power adapter from both the camera and the power outlet after recharging or when not in use to avoid fire and other hazards z Do not place anything such as tablecloths carpets bedding or cushions on top of the battery charger while it is charging Continued use over a long period may cause the units to overheat and distort resulting in fire z When recharging the Canon AA size...

Page 11: ...mpacts or shocks that could lead to injury or damage the equipment when wearing or holding it by the strap z Do not store the equipment in humid or dusty areas z Do not allow metal objects such as pins or keys or dirt to contact the charger terminals or plug Such conditions could lead to fire electrical shock or other damage z Avoid using placing or storing the equipment in places subject to stron...

Page 12: ...ansformers for foreign travel because it may lead to malfunctions excessive heat generation fire electric shock or injury Flash z Do not operate the flash with dirt dust or other items stuck to the surface of the flash z Be careful not to cover the flash with your fingers or clothing when shooting The flash may be damaged and emit smoke or noise The resulting heat build up could damage the flash z...

Page 13: ...avoid condensation by placing the equipment in an airtight resealable plastic bag and letting it adjust to temperature changes slowly before removing it from the bag Moving the equipment rapidly between hot and cold temperatures may cause condensation water droplets to form on its external and internal surfaces If Condensation Forms Inside the Camera z Stop using the camera immediately Continued u...

Page 14: ...p 24 cRed Eye Reduction Lamp Basic Guide p 8 dSelf Timer Lamp p 37 eViewfinder Window p 19 fFlash Basic Guide p 8 gTerminal Cover hA V OUT Audio Video output Terminal p 88 iDIGITAL Terminal Basic Guide p 19 jDC IN Terminal Power input p 108 kRing lLens mRing Release Button PowerShot A540 only ...

Page 15: ...ker dWrist Strap Mount eMemory Card Slot Battery Cover Lock Basic Guide p 1 fMemory Card Slot Battery Cover Basic Guide p 1 gTripod Socket The LCD monitor is covered with a thin plastic film for protection against scratches during shipment Remove it before using the camera Attaching the Wrist Strap ...

Page 16: ...Button Basic Guide p 4 fShooting Mode Dial Basic Guide p 5 gMode Switch Basic Guide p 4 11 h Print Share Button Basic Guide p 14 iFUNC SET Function Set Button p 22 jMENU Button p 23 kDISP 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 p Macro Manual Focus Button p 51 Basic Guide p 10 ...

Page 17: ... brightness of the actual image recorded will be different Using the LCD Monitor 1 Press zThe display mode changes as follows with each press zIn the shooting mode the shooting information displays for approximately 6 sec when a setting is changed regardless of the selected display mode zThe LCD monitor on or off setting is retained even after the camera power is turned off zThe LCD monitor does n...

Page 18: ... p 55 Compression Still image p 32 Metering Mode p 53 Drive Mode p 34 37 Frame Rate Movies 2 p 42 My Colors p 58 Flash Exposure Compensation Flash Output p 66 Shooting Mode 2 BasicGuidep 5 7 p 43 1 1 2 1 p 39 2 2 p 44 47 zRec 1 Movie Recording p 39 Auto Rotate p 67 Flash Basic Guide p 8 Red Eye Reduction Basic Guide p 8 1 Manual Focus p 51 Red 1 Camera Shake Warning p 17 For PowerShot A530 when is...

Page 19: ...tter speed may have been selected due to insufficient illumination Raise the ISO speed p 65 or select a setting other than flash off or attach the camera to a tripod or other device Shooting Date Time Displayed image number Total number of images Protection Status p 81 WAVE Format Sound p 79 Folder Number File Number Compression Still Images p 32 Recording Pixels Still Images p 32 Movie p 75 ...

Page 20: ...splay correctly 1 1 2 2 Recording Pixels Frame Rate Movies p 42 Movie Length Movies p 39 Histogram Metering Mode p 53 Flash Exposure Compensation p 66 ISO Speed p 65 Aperture Value p 46 47 Shutter Speed p 45 47 1 White Balance p 55 Flash Output p 66 Exposure Compensation p 54 Shooting Mode 1 Basic Guide p 5 7 p 43 p 39 1 1 p 44 47 3 3 My Colors p 58 Manual Focus p 51 Macro Basic Guide p 10 Recordi...

Page 21: ...e image The greater the bias toward the left in the graph the darker the image The greater the bias toward the right the brighter the image If the image is too dark adjust the exposure compensation to a positive value Similarly adjust the exposure compensation to a negative value if the image is too bright p 54 Using the Viewfinder Sample Histograms Balanced Image Dark Image Bright Image Shows the...

Page 22: ...age data Shake or jolt the camera Shut off the power or open the memory card slot battery cover Green Ready to shoot Blinking Green Image recording reading erasing transferring when connected to a computer Orange Ready to shoot flash on Blinking Orange Ready to shoot camera shake warning charging flash Yellow Macro mode Manual focus mode AF lock mode Blinking Yellow Focusing difficulty camera beep...

Page 23: ... the camera The LCD monitor automatically turns off 1 minute after the last control is accessed even if Auto Power Down is set to Off Press any button other than the power button or change the camera orientation to turn the LCD monitor back on Playback Mode Connected to a Printer Powers down approximately 5 minutes after the last control is accessed on the camera zThe power saving function will no...

Page 24: ...he mode switch to shooting bPress the FUNC SET button cUse the or button to select a menu item Some items may not be selectable in some shooting modes dUse the or button to select an option for the menu item You can select further options with the MENU button for some options After selecting an option you can press the shutter button to shoot immediately After shooting this menu will appear again ...

Page 25: ...t a menu item Some items may not be selectable in some shooting modes dUse the or button to select an option 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 ePress the MENU button This example shows the Rec menu In playback mode the Play Print Set up and My Camera menus display You...

Page 26: ... 32 Drive Mode p 34 37 PowerShot A540 p 42 My Colors p 58 Recording Pixels Frame Rate movie Flash Flash Output p 66 PowerShot A530 Recording Pixels movie Menu Item Options Reference Page AiAF On Off p 49 Flash Adjust PowerShot A540 only Auto Manual p 65 Red Eye On Off Basic Guide p 8 MF Point Zoom On Off p 51 AF assist Beam On Off Digital Zoom On Off On in standard movie mode p 33 Review Off 2 10 ...

Page 27: ...of a photographic subject and to make composition easier The lines will not be recorded in the images Date Stamp Off Date Date Time p 36 Menu Item Reference Page Auto Play p 80 Sound Memo p 79 Protect p 81 Rotate p 78 Erase all p 82 Transfer Order p 86 Menu Item Reference Page Print p 83 Select Image Qty Select All Images Clear All Selections Print Settings Menu Item Options Reference Page ...

Page 28: ... button other than the shutter button is pressed Selftimer Vol Adjusts the volume of the self timer sound played 2 sec before the shutter is released Shutter Volume Adjusts the volume of the sound played when the shutter releases The shutter sound does not play when a movie is recording Playback Vol Adjusts the volume of movie sounds and sound memos Power Saving p 21 Auto Power Down On Off Sets wh...

Page 29: ...an return the mode to Auto File Numbering Continuous Auto Reset p 70 Create Folder Create New Folder Check mark On No check mark Off Creates a folder during the next shooting session Auto Create Off Daily Monday Sunday Monthly You can also set a creation time Auto Rotate On Off p 67 Distance Units m cm ft in Sets the units for the MF indicator distance unit p 51 Lens Retract 1 minute 0 seconds Set...

Page 30: ...nd is played Operation Sound When a button other than the shutter button is pressed an operation sound will be played Selftimer Sound While shooting in self timer mode a sound will be played two seconds before the shutter releases Shutter Sound A sound will be played when the shutter button is fully pressed Settings On Off zSee the supplied Software Starter Guide for more information on creating a...

Page 31: ...and press zSettings cannot be reset when the camera is connected to a computer or to a printer zThe following cannot be reset Shooting mode The Date Time Language and Video System options in the Set up menu p 26 27 White balance data recorded with the custom white balance function p 56 Colors specified in the Color Accent p 61 or Color Swap p 62 modes ...

Page 32: ... press z To perform a low level format use the button to select Low Level Format and the or button to add a check mark z You can stop formatting a card when Low Level Format is selected by pressing the FUNC SET button You can still use a card without problem when formatting is halted but its data will be erased Low Level Format We recommend you select Low Level Format when you think that the recor...

Page 33: ...Pixels and Compression Still Images PowerShot A540 PowerShot A530 1 FUNC Menu Recording Pixels Compression See Menus and Settings p 22 Default setting zUse the or button to select recording pixel compression settings and press the FUNC SET button ...

Page 34: ...t A5 size Approx 149 x 210 mm 5 9 x 8 3 in Medium 2 1600 x 1200 pixels Print postcard size prints 148 x 100 mm 6 x 4 in Print L size prints 119 x 89 mm 4 7 x 3 5 in Small 640 x 480 pixels Send images as e mail attachments or shoot more images Postcard Date Imprint Mode 1600 x 1200 pixels When printing to postcards p 35 Wide screen 2816 x 1584 pixels 2592 x 1456 pixels Print on wide paper Records a...

Page 35: ...om On See Menus and Settings p 23 2 Press the zoom lever toward and shoot zThe combined digital and optical zoom setting will display in the LCD monitor zWhen you press the zoom lever toward the zoom stops when the lens reaches the maximum optical telephoto setting when shooting still images Press the zoom lever toward again to activate the digital zoom and further zoom the image digitally zPress ...

Page 36: ...esults may vary according to the subject and shooting conditions Even if continuous shooting suddenly stops the memory card may not be full To Cancel Continuous Shooting Follow procedure 1 to display Continuous Shooting PowerShot A540 PowerShot A530 1 FUNC Menu Drive Mode See Menus and Settings p 22 Default setting 2 Shoot z The camera will continue to record successive images while the shutter bu...

Page 37: ... Imprint Mode PowerShot A540 PowerShot A530 1 FUNC Menu Postcard See Menus and Settings p 22 Default setting zThe recording pixels are set to 1600 x 1200 and the compression to Fine zWhen the shutter button is pressed halfway the area that will not get printed in postcard size grays out The digital zoom cannot be used in this mode For printing instructions refer to the Direct Print User Guide ...

Page 38: ...en Postcard Date Imprint Mode is selected 1 Rec Menu Date Stamp Date Date Time See Menus and Settings p 23 zLCD monitor display Off Date Date Time zEnsure that the camera s date time is set beforehand p 26 zThe date stamp cannot be deleted from the image data once it has been set ...

Page 39: ...efault setting z 2 sec before the shutter releases the self timer sound and lamp will speed up z The self timer sound will play when the shutter button is pressed and the shutter will release 2 sec later z You can change the delay time 0 10 15 20 30 sec and number of shots 1 10 p 38 However these settings cannot be set for and modes 2 Shoot zWhen the shutter button is pressed fully the self timer ...

Page 40: ... have been specified for the Shots option the sound will play for the first shot only If the Shots option is set to 2 or more shots the following occurs The exposure and white balance are locked at the settings selected for the first shot If the flash is used the interval between shots lengthens because the flash must charge The interval between shots may lengthen when the built in memory of the c...

Page 41: ...12MSH The digital zoom can be used while shooting in this mode p 33 Maximum Size 1 GB movie 2 Fast Frame Rate PowerShot A540 only Use this mode to record fast moving subjects such as in sports photography Maximum Clip Length 1 minute Compact Since the recording pixels are few and also the capacity is low this mode is convenient for sending movies as e mail attachments or when the memory card capac...

Page 42: ...ding time elapses When the built in memory or memory card becomes full zYou are recommended to use a memory card that has been formatted in your camera to shoot movies p 30 The memory card supplied with the camera may be used without further formatting zBe careful of the following while recording Do not touch the microphone Do not press any buttons other than the shutter button The sound that butt...

Page 43: ... You can change the recording pixels and frame rate when the movie mode is set to Standard Color Accent or Color Swap The frame rate can be changed only for PowerShot A540 PowerShot A540 1 FUNC Menu Recording Pixels Frame Rate See Menus and Settings p 22 Default setting zUse the or button to select a recording pixels frame rate and press the FUNC SET button PowerShot A530 1 FUNC Menu Recording Pix...

Page 44: ... fixed PowerShot A530 The frame rate is fixed 1 Default setting Recording Pixels Frame Rate frames sec Standard 640 x 480 pixels Color Accent 320 x 240 pixels Color Swap Fast Frame Rate 2 320 x 240 pixels Compact 2 160 x 120 pixels Recording Pixels Frame Rate frames sec Standard 640 x 480 pixels Color Accent 320 x 240 pixels Color Swap Compact 160 x 120 pixels zSee Image Data Sizes Estimated p 126...

Page 45: ...hot A540 PowerShot A530 1 Use the or button to select a shooting direction zYou can select from the following two shooting directions Left to right horizontally Right to left horizontally 2 Shoot the first image in the sequence zThe exposure and white balance are set and locked with the first image The overlapping seams of several adjacent images can be joined into a single panoramic image ...

Page 46: ...d image to retake the shot z Minor discrepancies in the overlapping portions can be corrected when the images are stitched together 4 Repeat the procedure for additional images z A sequence may contain up to 26 images z Press the FUNC SET button after the last shot zYou cannot display the images on a TV when shooting in Stitch Assist mode zThe settings for the first image are applied to the second...

Page 47: ... image increases at slow shutter speeds This camera however applies special processing to images shot at shutter speeds slower than 1 3 seconds to eliminate the noise thereby producing high quality images However a certain amount of processing time may be required before the next image can be shot zThe fastest shutter speed for flash synchronization is 1 500 second The camera automatically resets ...

Page 48: ...etting the Aperture PowerShot A540 zIf the shutter speed is shown in red the image is underexposed insufficient light or overexposed too much light Adjust the aperture value using the or button until the shutter speed display turns to white zSome aperture values may not be available with certain zoom positions p 47 In this mode the shutter speed range with synchronized flash is 1 60 second to 1 50...

Page 49: ... adjusted after these values are set the aperture value may change in accordance with the zoom position zThe LCD monitor s brightness matches the selected shutter speed and aperture value When you select a fast shutter speed or shoot a subject in a dark place the image will always be bright if the flash is set to Flash on with red eye reduction or Flash on zThe same shutter speeds that can be set ...

Page 50: ... Speed seconds Maximum Wide Angle F2 6 3 5 15 1 1250 F4 0 8 0 15 1 2000 Maximum Telephoto F5 5 7 1 15 1 1250 F8 0 15 1 2000 Aperture Value Shutter Speed seconds Maximum Wide Angle F2 6 15 1 1250 F5 6 15 1 2000 Maximum Telephoto F5 5 15 1 1250 F11 15 1 2000 ...

Page 51: ...the shooting conditions Off The camera focuses using the center AF frame This is convenient for focusing accurately on your chosen subject to obtain the composition you desire 1 Rec Menu AiAF On Off See Menus and Settings p 23 zThe focus is locked to the center AF frame when the digital zoom is used zThe AF frame appears as follows when the LCD monitor is on when the shutter button is pressed half...

Page 52: ...Shooting with the Focus Lock The focus lock can be used in any shooting mode Shooting with the AF Lock Shooting Hard to Focus Subjects Focus Lock AF Lock Manual Focus PowerShot A540 PowerShot A530 1 Aim the camera so that an object at the same focal distance as the main subject is centered in the viewfinder or in the AF frame displayed on the LCD monitor 2 Press the shutter button halfway 3 Re aim...

Page 53: ...nce the camera focuses using the center AF frame only zThe AF lock is convenient because you can let go of the shutter button to compose the image Moreover the AF lock is still effective after the picture is taken allowing you to capture a second image with the same focus 1 Turn on the LCD monitor 2 Press the button several times to display zThe MF indicator is displayed zWhen the Rec menu s MF Po...

Page 54: ...he or button and adjust the focus z The MF indicator shows approximate figures Use them as a shooting guideline only The manual focus cannot be used in the and modes and when is set to Exposure compensation mode Exposure compensation mode Shutter speed Exposure compensation Aperture value Exposure compensation Shutter speed Aperture value PowerShot A540 only ...

Page 55: ...es into several zones for metering It evaluates complex lighting conditions such as the position of the subject the brightness the direct light and the backlighting and adjusts the settings to the correct exposure for the main subject Center Weighted Average Averages the light metered from the entire frame but gives greater weight to the subject matter at the center Spot Meters the area within the...

Page 56: ...nsation PowerShot A540 PowerShot A530 1 Turn on the LCD monitor 2 Press the button several times until the exposure compensation bar is displayed z Use the or buttons to adjust the exposure compensation and press the button z Depending on the shooting mode pressing the button will switch between the setting items as follows Exposure compensation is not available in the modes PowerShot A540 only mo...

Page 57: ...s are automatically set by the camera Day Light For recording outdoors on a bright day Cloudy For recording under overcast shady or twilight skies Tungsten For recording under tungsten and bulb type 3 wavelength fluorescent lighting Fluorescent For recording under warm white cool white or warm white 3 wavelength fluorescent lighting Fluorescent H For recording under daylight fluorescent or dayligh...

Page 58: ...al setting for the shooting conditions by having the camera evaluate an object such as a piece of white paper or cloth or a photo quality gray card that you wish to establish as the standard white color In particular take a custom white balance reading for the following situations that are difficult for the Auto setting to detect correctly zShooting close ups Macro zShooting subjects of monotone c...

Page 59: ...s completely black or white zShoot with the same settings as when reading the white balance data If the settings differ the optimal white balance may not be set In particular the following should not be changed ISO Speed Flash Setting the flash to on or off is recommended If the flash fires when reading the white balance data with the flash set to Auto or Auto with red eye reduction make sure that...

Page 60: ...o a Custom Color Mode p 59 z Modes other than Press the FUNC SET button The display will return to the shooting screen and you can shoot In or mode you cannot make My Color settings My Colors Off Records normally with this setting Vivid Emphasizes the contrast and color saturation to record bold colors Neutral Tones down the contrast and color saturation to record neutral hues Sepia Records in sep...

Page 61: ...tion reds greens blues and skin tones It can be used to make subtle adjustments such as making blue colors more vivid or face colors brighter Setting the Camera to a Custom Color Mode 1 Custom Color See Menus and Settings p 22 2 Use the or button to select Contrast Sharpness Saturation Red Green Blue or Skin Tone and the or button to adjust it zThe altered color will display 3 zThis completes the ...

Page 62: ...images and check the results Moreover when shooting still images the camera will record both the My Colors image as well as the original unaltered image when Save Original p 64 is set to On Changing the Color Shooting mode Color Accent Use this option to have only the color specified in the LCD monitor remain and to transform all others to black and white Color Swap Use this option to transform a ...

Page 63: ...ou wish to retain appears at the center of the LCD monitor and press the button zOnly one color can be specified zYou can use the or button to specify the range of colors that are retained 4 Press to complete the setting then shoot zThe default color accent is green zYou may not obtain the expected results if you use the flash zThe specified color accent is retained even if the camera s power is t...

Page 64: ...ng a Shooting Mode in Basic Guide p 5 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 Original Color Before Swapping Desired Color After Swapping Still image Movie Still image ...

Page 65: ...appears at the center of the LCD monitor and press the button zOnly one color can be specified 5 Press to comlete the setting then shoot zThe default setting for color swap mode will change green into white zYou may not obtain the expected results if you use the flash zThe colors specified in the color swap mode are retained even if the camera s power is turned off 5 Only takes the color that you ...

Page 66: ...the original When Save Original is Set to On Only the color accent or color swap altered image is shown in the LCD monitor during shooting The image that appears in the LCD monitor immediately after recording is the altered image shot with the color accent or color swap setting If you erase the image at this point the original image is erased along with the altered image Exercise adequate caution ...

Page 67: ... ISO Speed PowerShot A540 PowerShot A530 1 FUNC Menu Auto See Menus and Settings p 22 Default setting z Use the or button to select an ISO speed and press the FUNC SET button z Selecting Auto sets the optimal ISO speed according to the light level when shooting Since the ISO speed setting will automatically be raised in dark places the camera will select a faster shutter speed and reduce the chanc...

Page 68: ... compensation with the camera s exposure compensation function to achieve creative effects which compensate for background exposure Flash Output z When Shooting mode is set to or when Flash Adjust is set to Manual in or mode p 65 the flash output can be controlled in three steps starting from FULL when shooting 1 Turn on the LCD monitor 2 FUNC Menu Flash Flash Output See Menus and Settings p 22 z ...

Page 69: ...ttings p 23 zWhen the Auto Rotate function is set to On and the LCD monitor is set to the detailed display mode during shooting normal right end is down or left end is down will appear in the display zThis function may not operate correctly when the camera is pointed straight up or down Check that the arrow is pointing in the right direction and if it is not then set the Auto Rotate function to Of...

Page 70: ...n shooting mode the orientation will be recorded for the image shot and the orientation of the image will automatically be altered during playback according to the orientation of the camera during shooting When this function is set to On in playback mode the top and bottom of the image will be correctly displayed in the LCD monitor according to the orientation of the camera during playback Creatin...

Page 71: ... the LCD monitor The symbol will cease to display after the new folder is created 2 Select a day for the Auto Create option and a time in the Time option z displays when the specified time arrives The symbol will cease to display after the new folder is created zUp to 2000 images can be saved into one folder A new folder will automatically be created when you record more than that number even if y...

Page 72: ...zed as the basis for new images Resetting the File Number PowerShot A540 PowerShot A530 1 Set up Menu File Numbering Continuous Auto Reset See Menus and Settings p 23 Continuous A number one higher than the last one recorded is assigned to the next image This is convenient for managing all your images together on a computer because you avoid file name duplication when changing folders or memory ca...

Page 73: ...the following types of images are always saved together into the same folder Images from continuous shooting Self timer images custom Stitch Assist mode images Color Accent and Color Swap still images When Save Original is set to On zImages cannot be played back when the folder numbers are duplicated or image numbers are duplicated within folders zPlease refer to the Software Starter Guide for inf...

Page 74: ... a factor of approximately 10x 2 Use the or button to move around the image z If you press the FUNC SET button while in magnified display the camera switches to image advance mode and will display You can use the or button to advance to the next or previous image at the same level of magnification The image advance mode is cancelled when you press the FUNC SET button again z You can change the mag...

Page 75: ...k zUse the or button to change the image selection Switching between Sets of Nine Images The jump bar will display if you press the zoom lever toward while in index playback and you can switch the display between sets of nine images zUse the or button to move to the previous or next set of 9 images zHold the FUNC SET button down and press the or button to jump to the first or last set Selected Ima...

Page 76: ...mp 100 Images Jumps over 100 images at a time Shot Date Jumps to the first image of each shooting date Movie Jumps to a movie Folder Jumps to the first image of each folder 1 In single image playback mode press the button z The camera will switch to jump search mode z The screen sample will vary slightly according to the search key 2 Use the or button to select a search key and press the or button...

Page 77: ...ed Press the FUNC SET button to display the movie control panel Ends playback and returns to single image playback Prints An icon will display when a printer is connected See the Direct Print User Guide for details Play Slow Motion Playback You can use the button to slow down or the button to speed up playback Displays the first frame Previous Frame Rewinds if the FUNC SET button is held down Next...

Page 78: ...d long cannot be edited 1 Select Edit in the movie control panel and press z The movie editing panel and the movie editing bar will display 2 Use the or button to select Cut Beginning or Cut End and the or button to specify the cut point z To check a temporarily edited movie select Play and press the FUNC SET button z Selecting Exit cancels the edit and restores the movie control panel 3 Select Sa...

Page 79: ...d movie with its original name The pre edit data is lost zWhen there is not enough space left on the memory card only Overwrite can be selected It may take approximately 3 minutes to save an edited movie If the batteries run out partway through edited movie clips cannot be saved When editing movies it is recommended to use new AA size alkaline batteries or fully charged AA size NiNH batteries sold...

Page 80: ...image to rotate and press to rotate it z Cycle through the 90 270 original orientations with each press of the FUNC SET button z This also can be set in the index playback mode zMovies cannot be rotated zWhen images are downloaded to a computer the orientation of images rotated by the camera will depend upon the software used to download the images Original 90 270 ...

Page 81: ...d Settings p 23 2 Use the or button to select an image to which to attach a sound memo and press zThe sound memo control panel will display 3 Select Record and press zThe elapsed time and the remaining time display zPressing the FUNC SET button pauses the recording Pressing it again resumes recording zUp to 1 min of recordings can be added to any one image Sound Memo Panel Elapsed Time Remaining T...

Page 82: ...C SET button zYou cannot attach sound memos to movies zSound memos for protected images cannot be erased Automated Playback Auto Play 1 Play Menu See Menus and Settings p 23 2 Press z During automated playback the following functions are possible Pausing resuming the Auto Play Press the FUNC SET button Fast forwarding rewinding Press the or button hold down the button to switch between images more...

Page 83: ...om accidental erasure Protecting Images 1 Play Menu See Menus and Settings p 23 2 Use the or button to select an image to protect and press zPressing the FUNC SET button again cancels the setting zYou can also protect images in the index playback mode Protection Icon ...

Page 84: ...rasing an image zProtected images cannot be erased with this function 1 Play Menu See Menus and Settings p 23 2 Select OK and press z To exit instead of erasing select Cancel Please format the memory card when you want to erase not only image data but also all the data contained on the memory card p 30 ...

Page 85: ...POF standards This is extremely convenient for printing on a direct print compatible printer or for sending the images to a photo developing service that supports DPOF Single Images Setting the DPOF Print Settings The icon may display for a memory card with print settings set by a different DPOF compliant camera These settings will be overwritten by those set by your camera 1 Print Menu Select Ima...

Page 86: ...to a printer the button will light in blue while images are being selected At this time press the button confirm that Print is selected and when the FUNC SET button is pressed printing will begin 1 Print Menu Select All Images z One copy of every image will be set to print z Selecting Clear All Selections cancels all print settings z When the camera is connected to a printer after the FUNC SET but...

Page 87: ...rint Type is set to Both the number of copies can be set When it is set to Index the number of copies cannot be set only one copy will be printed Print Type Standard Prints one image per page Index Prints the selected images together at a reduced size in an index format Both Prints the images in both the standard and index formats Date On Off Adds the date to the print File No On Off Adds the file...

Page 88: ...On at the same time however the printable information may vary between printers zEmbedded dates in Postcard Date Imprint mode p 35 print out even when Date is set to Off zDates print in the style specified in the Date Time menu p 26 Basic Guide p 3 zDo not set the date in the DPOF print settings when printing images that have had the date embedded with the Date Stamp function This may cause the da...

Page 89: ...n to select an image to transfer and press zPressing the FUNC SET button again deselects the setting zYou can also select images in the index playback mode 2 Select Mark all and press zSelecting Reset cancels all transfer order settings 3 Select OK and press zImages are transferred in order according to the file number zA maximum of 998 images can be selected Transfer Selection ...

Page 90: ...end and plug the AV cable in all the way 3 Plug the other ends of the AV cable to the VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN jacks on the TV 4 Turn on the TV and switch it to Video mode 5 Turn on the camera The video output signal can be switched NTSC or PAL to accommodate different regional standards p 27 The default setting varies between regions If the video system is set incorrectly the camera output may not d...

Page 91: ...tery voltage Change the batteries message displays zReplace the camera batteries with 2 unused or fully charged batteries Basic Guide p 1 zUse the AC Adapter Kit ACK800 sold separately p 108 Poor contact between camera and battery terminals zWipe the battery terminals with a clean dry cloth zReload the batteries several times Sounds come from the camera interior The camera s horizontal vertical or...

Page 92: ...ing recorded in movies but not in still images A bar of light red purple appears on the LCD monitor Subject is too bright z This is a normal occurrence in devices containing CCDs and does not constitute a malfunction This bar of light will not be recorded when shooting still photos but it will be recorded when shooting movies appears A slow shutter speed has likely been selected because of insuffi...

Page 93: ...s full zInsert a new memory card Basic Guide p 1 zIf required download the images to a computer and erase them from the memory card to make space Memory card is not formatted correctly zFormat the memory card p 30 zIf reformatting does not work the memory card logic circuits may be damaged Consult the nearest Canon Customer Support Help Desk SD memory card is write protected zSlide the write prote...

Page 94: ...rred image p 37 Even better results can be obtained by placing the camera on a stable surface or by using a tripod to shoot Subject is out of focal range zShoot with the subject at the correct shooting distance p 118 The subject is hard to focus on zUse the focus lock AF lock or manual focus to shoot p 50 Subject in recorded image is too dark Insufficient light for shooting zSet the flash to Flash...

Page 95: ...e shooting angle Flash is set to on zSet the flash to Flash off Basic Guide p 8 Image contains noise ISO speed is too high zHigher ISO speeds may increase image noise For higher image quality use as low an ISO speed as possible p 65 zIn and modes in the mode the ISO speed increases and noise can appear PowerShot A540 only White dots appear on the image Light from the flash has reflected off dust p...

Page 96: ...mately 1 second after the red eye reduction lamp fires in order to improve the effect Continuous shooting slows down The memory card s performance has dropped zTo enhance the continuous shooting performance you are recommended to format the memory card in the camera after you save all its images to your computer p 30 Recording images to memory card takes a long time Memory card was formatted in an...

Page 97: ...the memory card in this camera excluding slow recording memory cards p 30 displays on the LCD monitor in red and shooting automatically stopped There is insufficient free space in the camera s built in memory z Try the following procedures Format the card with a low level format before filming p 30 Lower the recording pixels or the frame rate p 41 The frame rate can be changed only for PowerShot A...

Page 98: ...o not play back correctly Movies recorded with high recording pixels and frame rates may momentarily stop playing if played on slow reading memory cards You may experience frame dropping and audio breakup when playing back a movie on a computer with insufficient system resources Movies recorded at the Fast Frame Rate setting and with the video signal set to the PAL format may play back with a fram...

Page 99: ...atteries several times If using Canon AA size NiMH batteries As the batteries have not been used for over a year their recharging capacity has decreased zTheir charging performance should return to normal after fully recharging and fully depleting them over several times Battery life has been exceeded zReplace both batteries with new ones TV monitor output Image not showing on TV monitor Incorrect...

Page 100: ...ra and printer are not properly connected zSecurely connect the camera and printer with the specified cable The printer power is not turned on zTurn on the printer power The print connection method is not correct zIn the Set up menu select Print Method and select Auto p 27 ...

Page 101: ...ard has experienced an anomaly Memory card full Memory card is full of images and no more can be recorded or saved Or no more image settings or sound memos can be recorded Naming error The image could not be created because there is an image with the same name as the folder that the camera is attempting to create or the highest possible file number has already been reached In the Set up menu set F...

Page 102: ...a movie clip recorded by another camera Cannot magnify You attempted to magnify an image recorded in a different camera or data type an image edited with a computer or a movie Cannot rotate You attempted to rotate an image recorded in a different camera or data type an image edited with a computer or a movie Incompatible WAVE format A sound memo cannot be added to this image since the data type of...

Page 103: ...tected while the lens was in motion and the power has been automatically turned off This error can occur if you hold the lens while it is in motion or you operate it in a location with excessive dust or sand in the air Try turning the power back on and resume shooting or playback If this message continues to display contact your Canon Customer Support Help Desk as there may be a problem with the l...

Page 104: ...low temperature conditions or over long periods you are recommend to use of Canon AA size NiMH batteries sold separately Camera operating time may shorten at low temperatures when alkaline batteries are used Also due to their specifications alkaline batteries may expire faster than NiMH batteries z Never mix unused and partially used batteries The partially used batteries may leak z Do not install...

Page 105: ...camera for long periods remove the batteries from the camera and store them separately If the batteries are left inside the camera the camera may become damaged from battery leakage WARNING Never use damaged batteries or batteries whose outer seal is completely or partially missing or peeled off as there is risk that such batteries may leak overheat or burst Always check the seals on store bought ...

Page 106: ...ard or cover it with another label or sticker z When writing on the memory card do not use a pencil or ball point pen Only use a soft point pen e g felt tip pen z Do not use or store memory cards in the following locations Locations subject to dust or sand Locations subject to high humidity and high temperatures z Since some or all of the data recorded on the memory card may be corrupted or erased...

Page 107: ...ning a corrupted memory card might be the cause Reformatting the memory card may solve the problem When a non Canon brand memory card is malfunctioning reformatting it may solve the problem Memory cards formatted in other cameras computers or peripheral devices may not operate correctly in this camera When that happens reformat the memory card with this camera z If formatting in the camera does no...

Page 108: ...H CB 5AHE battery charger can only be used to charge Canon AA size NiMH Battery NB 3AH and NB 2AH Please do not attempt to charge any other type of battery zDo not mix batteries with different purchase dates or different charge states When recharging batteries always recharge all 4 of them at the same time zDo not attempt to recharge fully charged batteries as doing so may reduce or impair battery...

Page 109: ...zIf you store batteries for a long period of time about 1 year it is recommended that you fully deplete the batteries in the camera and to then store them at room temperature 0 to 30 C 32 to 90 F in low humidity Storing them in a fully charged condition can shorten their lifespan or degrade their performance Again if you do not use batteries for more than 1 year fully charge them once a year and f...

Page 110: ...d by testing at Canon facilities Charge batteries in an environment where the temperature is in the range of 0 to 35 C 32 to 95 F zThe charging time varies according to the ambient temperature and to the battery charge state zThe battery charger may emit noise while charging This is not a malfunction zBattery Charger Kit CBK4 200 can also be used Turn the camera power off before connecting or disc...

Page 111: ...ing the wide converter tele converter or close up lens be sure to screw it on securely If they come loose they may fall from the lens adapter posing risk of injury from shattered glass z Never look into the sun or into strong light through the viewfinder wide converter tele converter or close up lens as this can result in blindness or impairment of vision zIf you use the flash when shooting with t...

Page 112: ... a lens adapter required for attaching the wide converter tele converter and close up lens 52 mm thread diameter Attaching a Lens It is not possible to attach a lens hood or filter to the wide converter or tele converter Distance from the front of the lens to the subject Shooting area Wideangle end 4 cm 1 6 in 56 X 42 mm 2 2 X 1 7 in Telephoto end 14 cm 5 5 in 39 X 29 mm 1 5 X 1 1 in 1 Be sure tha...

Page 113: ...ns adapter with the mark on the camera and turn the adapter in the direction of the arrows as far as the mark on the camera zTo remove the conversion lens adapter turn the adapter in the opposite direction with holding down the ring release button 5 Set the lens on the adapter and turn it in the indicated direction to attach it securely ...

Page 114: ...st and dirt from conversion lenses with a lens blower brush before use The camera may focus on any dirt that remains zBe careful when handling the lenses since it is easy to get finger prints on them zBe careful not to drop the camera or adapter when removing the ring zWhen using these lens attachments you should not shoot images in mode It will not be possible to use the PhotoStitch software from...

Page 115: ... charge time will lengthen as the battery charge gets weaker Always set the power mode switch to OFF when you finish using the flash zBe careful not to touch the flash window or sensor windows with your fingers while the flash is in use zThe flash may fire if another flash is being used in close proximity zThe High Power Flash may not fire outdoors in daylight or when there are no reflective items...

Page 116: ...s because it is installed in the camera at the point of manufacture not when you make the purchase Be particularly careful to keep the date batteries out of the reach of children Seek medical assistance immediately if a child swallows a battery since corrosive battery fluids can damage the stomach or intestinal walls 1 Confirm that the camera is turned off 2 Slide the memory card slot battery cove...

Page 117: ...y card slot battery cover 8 When the Date Time menu appears set the date and time Basic Guide p 3 After purchasing the camera and turning on the power for the first time although the Date Time menu will appear you do not need to replace the date battery If you ever dispose of your camera first remove the date battery for recycling according to the recycling system of your country Side ...

Page 118: ...ently wipe with a soft cloth or an eyeglass lens wiper to remove stubborn dirt Camera Care and Maintenance Never use thinners benzine synthetic cleansers or water to clean the camera These substances may distort or damage the equipment Never use synthetic cleansers on the camera body or lens If dirt remains contact the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed on the separate Canon Custom...

Page 119: ... 5 T Digital Zoom PowerShot A540 Still images Movies Approx 4 0x Up to approx 16x in combination with the optical zoom PowerShot A530 Still images Approx 4 0x Up to approx 16x in combination with the optical zoom Movies Approx 2 0x Up to approx 8 1x in combination with the optical zoom Optical Viewfinder Real image zoom viewfinder LCD Monitor PowerShot A540 2 5 inch low temperature polycrystalline...

Page 120: ...ing to the shooting mode Slow shutter speeds of 1 3 sec or slower operate with noise reduction Metering System Evaluative Center weighted average or Spot Fixed to center Exposure Compensation 2 0 stops in 1 3 stop increments ISO Speed Auto ISO 80 100 200 400 800 equivalent Camera automatically sets the optimal speed White Balance TTL auto Daylight Cloudy Tungsten Fluorescent Fluorescent H or Under...

Page 121: ...ge Fine mode PowerShot A530 Approx 2 1 shots sec Large Fine mode Self timer Activates shutter after an approx 10 sec approx 2 sec delay Custom Timer Recording Media SD memory card MultiMediaCard This camera has been tested with memory cards through 2 GB All memory card functions cannot be guaranteed File Format Design rule for camera file system and DPOF compliant Data Type Still images Exif 2 2 J...

Page 122: ... memory card is full can record up to a maximum of 1GB at one time Compact can record for 3 min 160 x 120 pixels 15 frames sec PowerShot A530 Standard Color Accent and Color Swap 640 x 480 pixels 10 frames sec 320 x 240 pixels 20 frames sec Recording can continue until the memory card is full can record up to a maximum of 1GB at one time Compact can record for 3 min 160 x 120 pixels 15 frames sec ...

Page 123: ... to movies In index playback mode it displays 9 images at once Sound memos up to 1 min Auto Play or Movie edit slow motion play back possible Direct Print PictBridge compliant and Canon Direct Print and Bubble Jet Direct compatible My Camera Settings Start up image start up sound operation sound self timer sound and shutter sound Interface USB 2 0 Hi Speed mini B PTP Picture Transfer Protocol Audi...

Page 124: ...ges Approx 5 hours AA size NiMH Batteries NB 3AH fully charged Approx 360 images Approx 1000 images Approx 7 hours Shooting Normal temperature 23 C 2 C 73 F 3 6 F normal relative humidity 50 20 alternating wide angle end and telephoto end shots at 30 second intervals with the flash fired once every two shots and the camera power turned off after every tenth shot Power is left off for a sufficient ...

Page 125: ...l results may vary according to the subject and shooting conditions Recording Pixels Compres sion 16MB SDC 128M SDC 512MSH Large 2816 x 2112 pixels 5 45 176 8 75 292 19 156 603 Middle 1 2272 x 1704 pixels 7 61 237 13 109 425 26 217 839 Middle 2 1600 x 1200 pixels 14 121 471 26 217 839 50 411 1590 Small 640 x 480 pixels 56 460 1777 88 711 2747 138 1118 4317 Postcard Date Imprint Mode 1600 x 1200 pi...

Page 126: ...ing to the subject and shooting conditions Recording Pixels Compres sion 16MB SDC 128M SDC 512MSH Large 2592 x 1944 pixels 5 49 190 10 87 339 21 173 671 Middle 1 2048 x 1536 pixels 9 76 295 16 136 529 33 269 1041 Middle 2 1600 x 1200 pixels 14 121 471 26 217 839 50 411 1590 Small 640 x 480 pixels 56 460 1777 88 711 2747 138 1118 4317 Postcard Date Imprint Mode 1600 x 1200 pixels 26 217 839 Widescr...

Page 127: ...640 x 480 pixels 7 sec 1 min 4 sec 4 min 9 sec 15 sec 2 min 7 sec 8 min 14 sec Color Accent Color Swap 320 x 240 pixels 22 sec 3 min 1 sec 11 min 42 sec 43 sec 5 min 55 sec 22 min 53 sec Fast Frame Rate 320 x 240 pixels 11 sec 1 min 32 sec 5 min 59 sec Compact 160x 120 pixels 1 min 47 sec 14 min 29 sec 55 min 57 sec Recording Pixels Frame Rate SDC 16M SDC 128M SDC 512MSH Standard Color Accent Colo...

Page 128: ...2048 x 1536 pixels 1602 KB 893 KB 445 KB 1600 x 1200 pixels 1002 KB 558 KB 278 KB 640 x 480 pixels 249 KB 150 KB 84 KB PowerShot A540 2816 x 1584 pixels 2026 KB 1210 KB 585 KB PowerShot A530 2592 x 1456 pixels 1890 KB 1038 KB 519 KB Recording Pixels Frame Rate File size Standard 640 x 480 pixels 1920 KB sec 960 KB sec Color Accent Color Swap 320 x 240 pixels 660 KB sec 330 KB sec Fast Frame Rate 3...

Page 129: ... KB sec Interface Compatible with MultiMediaCard standards Dimensions 32 0 x 24 0 x 1 4 mm 1 3 x 0 9 x 0 06 in Weight Approx 1 5 g 0 05 oz Interface Compatible with SD memory card standards Dimensions 32 0 x 24 0 x 2 1 mm 1 3 x 0 9 x 0 1 in Weight Approx 2 g 0 07 oz Type AA size rechargeable nickel metal hydride battery Nominal Voltage 1 2 V DC Typical Capacity 2500 mAh min 2300 mAh Cycle Life App...

Page 130: ...ed Input 100 240 V AC 50 60 Hz 16 21 VA Rated Output 565 mA 1 1275 mA 2 Charging Time Approx 4 hours 40 min 1 approx 2 hours 2 Operating Temperatures 0 35 C 32 95 F Dimensions 65 0 x 105 0 x 27 5 mm 2 6 x 4 1 x 1 1 in Weight body only CB 5AH Approx 95 g 3 4 oz CB 5AHE Approx 97 g 3 4 oz Rated Input 100 240 V AC 50 60 Hz 0 16 A 100 V 0 11 A 240 V Rated Output 3 15 V DC 2 0 A Operating Temperatures ...

Page 131: ... only Magnification Approx 0 7x Focusing Range from front of lens Approx 21 cm 8 3 in infinity W 1 Thread Diameter 52 mm standard filter thread 2 Dimensions Diameter 58 0 mm 2 3 in Length 30 5 mm 1 2 in Weight Approx 74 g 2 6 oz Magnification Approx 1 75x Focusing Range from front of lens Approx 1 4 m 4 6 ft infinity T 1 Thread Diameter 52 mm standard filter thread 2 Dimensions Diameter 55 2 mm 2 ...

Page 132: ...F is required when mounted on PowerShot A540 Focusing Range from front of lens Normal 17 25 cm 6 7 9 8 in W T Macro 4 17 cm 1 6 6 7 in W T Thread Diameter 52 mm standard filter thread 2 Dimensions Diameter 54 mm 2 1 in Length 10 2 mm 0 4 in Weight Approx 55 g 1 9 oz Thread Diameter 52 mm standard filter thread Dimensions Diameter 55 6 mm 2 2 in Length 39 1 mm 1 5 in Weight Approx 14 g 0 5 oz ...

Page 133: ... Date Time 26 Basic 3 DIGITAL Terminal 12 Basic 19 Digital Zoom 33 Direct Transfer Basic 22 Distance Units 27 Downloading Images to a Computer Basic 16 DPOF Print Order Print Style 85 Selecting Images 83 DPOF Transfer Order 86 E Erasing All Images 82 Single Images Basic 11 Exposure 54 F File Number 17 70 85 Flash Basic 8 Focus Lock 50 Manual 51 Frame Rate 41 42 FUNC SET 14 22 G Grid Line 16 25 H H...

Page 134: ... 99 Metering Modes 53 MF Point Zoom 24 51 Mode Switch 14 Basic 3 4 Movie Editing 76 Playback 75 Shooting 39 Viewing 75 Mute 26 My Colors 58 Basic 7 N Night scene Basic 6 P Playback Basic 11 Portrait Basic 5 Postcard Date Imprint Mode 35 Power Button 14 Basic 4 Power Saving 21 26 Print Share Button 14 Basic 14 Printing 83 Basic 14 Protect 81 R Recording Pixels 16 32 42 Red Eye Reduction Basic 8 Res...

Page 135: ...133 System Requirements Basic 17 T Telephoto 33 109 Basic 8 10 Troubleshooting 89 V Video Output System 88 96 97 W White Balance 55 Wide Angle Basic 8 10 Wrist Strap 13 Z Zoom 33 Basic 8 ...

Page 136: ...en made to ensure that the information contained in this guide is accurate and complete no liability can be accepted for any errors or omissions Canon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described herein at anytime without prior notice No part of this guide may be reproduced transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any languag...

Page 137: ...structions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures ...

Page 138: ...Fine z z z z z S z z z z Normal U Frame Rate 1 p 42 Flash Auto z z z Basic Guide p 8 On 2 3 U Off z S z z z z Red Eye Reduction 2 U Basic Guide p 8 AF assist Beam 2 U p 24 Flash Adjust PowerShot A540 only p 65 Flash U p 66 Flash Output p 66 Drive Mode Single Shot z z z z z S z z z z z Continuous Shooting 2 p 34 10 sec 2 sec Self Timer U p 37 Custom 2 p 37 AF Frame 2 p 49 AF Lock 2 p 50 Manual Focu...

Page 139: ...ng will be Auto in the modes and Flash off in the modes 4 Automatically set by the camera 5 Operation is possible during shooting only during standard 6 Settings cannot be made when My Colors is set to or mode 7 In or modes settings cannot be made PowerShot A540 only Metering System Evaluative 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 z z z z p 53 Center Weighted Avg Spot White Balance6 4 4 U p 55 My Colors 4 U 7 p 58 ISO Sp...

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