Canon Powershot SX40 HS, Getting Started

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Using the Lens Hood (Sold Separately)
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When shooting a backlit, wide-angle photo without using a flash, attach Lens
Hood LH-DC60 (sold separately) to reduce the amount of extraneous light
entering the lens.
Attach the hood.
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Align the notch ( ) on the lens hood with
the mark on the camera ( ), then turn the
lens hood in the direction of the arrow until
locked.
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To remove the lens hood, turn it in the
opposite direction.
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When not in use, align the notch ( ) on
the hood with the mark on the camera
(
), and turn the hood in the direction of
the arrow until locked as shown.
Do not unplug the plug or power cord with the camera turned on. This could
erase images you have taken or damage the camera.
Using the Lens Hood (Sold Separately)
If you use the built-in flash with the hood attached, portions of the image
may appear darker.
The lens hood and a filter adapter cannot be attached to the camera at the
same time.
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