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DIGITAL CAMERA CDI-E238-010 © 2006 CANON INC. PRINTED IN CHINA Advanced Camera User Guide Before Using the Camera Shooting Playback/Erasing Print/Transfer Settings Photo of PowerShot A640 Viewing Images on a TV set Troubleshooting List of Messages Appendix Advanced Camera User Guide This guide - Canon A640 | PowerShot A640/A630 Camera User Guide Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 2
z Automatically detects camera orientation with an Intelligent Orientation sensor z Avoid the effects of camera shake or blurry Makes printing easy with the Print/Share button z Also supports non-Canon brand PictBridge compliant printers Uses of Recorded Images z Effortlessly transfer them to a - Canon A640 | PowerShot A640/A630 Camera User Guide Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 3
complement the You can use SD* memory cards, SDHC memory cards and MultiMediaCards with this camera. These cards 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 - Canon A640 | PowerShot A640/A630 Camera User Guide Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 4
11 Before Using the Camera - Basic Operations 12 Using the LCD Monitor 12 Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor 13 Using the Viewfinder 16 Power Saving Function 17 Menus and Settings 18 Menu List 20 Resetting Settings to Their Default Values 25 Formatting Memory Cards 26 Shooting 27 - Canon A640 | PowerShot A640/A630 Camera User Guide Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 5
Manual Focus 49 Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock 52 Locking the Flash Exposure Flash Adjustment Settings 70 Compensating the Flash Adjustment / Flash Output 70 Switching the Timing at which the Flash Editing Movies 82 Rotating Images in the Display 84 Adding My Colors Effects 85 Attaching - Canon A640 | PowerShot A640/A630 Camera User Guide Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 6
Troubleshooting 98 Camera 98 When the power is turned on 99 LCD monitor 99 Shooting 100 Shooting Movies 104 Playback 105 Battery 106 TV monitor output 107 Printing with a direct print compatible printer 107 List of Messages 108 Appendix 112 Battery Handling 112 Handling the Memory Card - Canon A640 | PowerShot A640/A630 Camera User Guide Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 7
arising from any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including memory cards, that results in the failure of an image to be recorded or to be recorded in a way that is machine readable. Warning Against Copyright Infringement Please note that Canon digital cameras are intended for personal use and - Canon A640 | PowerShot A640/A630 Camera User Guide Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 8
the camera for an extended period. About the LCD Monitor The LCD monitor Camera User Guide. Always ensure that the camera is operated correctly. z The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended to instruct you in the safe and correct operation of the camera and its accessories - Canon A640 | PowerShot A640/A630 Camera User Guide Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 9
. • Memory card: It may be swallowed accidentally. If this occurs, contact a doctor immediately. z Do not attempt to disassemble or alter any part of the equipment that is not expressly described in this guide. z To avoid the risk of high-voltage electrical shock, do not touch the flash portion of - Canon A640 | PowerShot A640/A630 Camera User Guide Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 10
. z Use only recommended batteries and accessories. Use of batteries not expressly recommended for this equipment may cause explosions or leaks, resulting in fire, injury and damage to the surroundings. In the event that a battery leaks and the eyes, mouth, skin or clothing contact these substances - Canon A640 | PowerShot A640/A630 Camera User Guide Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 11
shock. z Before you discard a battery, cover the terminals with tape or other insulators to prevent direct contact with other objects. Contact with the metallic components of other materials in waste containers may lead to fire or explosions. Others z Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to - Canon A640 | PowerShot A640/A630 Camera User Guide Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 12
that exceeds the rated capacity of the electrical outlet or wiring accessories. Do not use if the power cord or plug is camera for extended periods of time, remove the batteries from the camera or battery charger and store the equipment in a safe place. If the batteries are left inside the camera - Canon A640 | PowerShot A640/A630 Camera User Guide Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 13
its external and internal surfaces. If Condensation Forms Inside the Camera z Stop using the camera immediately. Continued use may damage the equipment. Remove the memory card and batteries or compact power adapter from the camera and wait until the moisture evaporates completely before resuming use - Canon A640 | PowerShot A640/A630 Camera User Guide Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 14
not shut off in the ( , ), or mode. z The LCD monitor will not switch to the detailed display while in magnified display (p. 78), or the index playback mode (p. 79). Night Display When shooting in dark conditions, the camera automatically brightens the LCD monitor to suit the brightness of the - Canon A640 | PowerShot A640/A630 Camera User Guide Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 15
) Aperture Value*1 (pp. 45 - 46) ··· *1 Exposure Compensation (p. 57) *1 Macro (Basic Guide p. 17) *1 Manual Focus (p. 51) AF Lock (p. 50) AE Lock (p. 52) FE Lock (p. 54) (Red)*1 Camera Shake Warning (p. 14) *1 Appears even if the LCD monitor is set to Standard display. *2 PowerShot A640 screen 13 - Canon A640 | PowerShot A640/A630 Camera User Guide Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 16
the indicator blinks orange and the camera shake warning icon displays, this indicates that a slow shutter speed may have been selected due to insufficient illumination. Raise the ISO speed (p. 69) or select a setting other than (flash off), or attach the camera to a tripod or other device. Playback - Canon A640 | PowerShot A640/A630 Camera User Guide Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 17
) (p. 37) Shutter Speed (pp. 43, 46) ··· Aperture Value (p. 57) Flash Output (p. 70) ··· Flash Exposure Compensation (p. 70) File size (p. 133) ** My Colors (p. 61) My Colors (Playback) (p. 85) Image with the My Colors effect (p. 85) Manual Focus (p. 51) AF Lock (p. 50) Macro (Basic Guide p. 17 - Canon A640 | PowerShot A640/A630 Camera User Guide Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 18
for images shot on other cameras may not display correctly. z Overexposure Warning In the following cases, overexposed portions of the image blink. - When reviewing an image right after shooting in the LCD monitor (information view) - When using the detailed display mode of the Playback mode - Canon A640 | PowerShot A640/A630 Camera User Guide Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 19
Connected to a Printer Powers down approximately 3 minutes after the last control is accessed on the camera. The LCD monitor automatically turns camera orientation to turn the LCD monitor back on. Powers down approximately 5 minutes after the last control is accessed on the camera. * This time can - Canon A640 | PowerShot A640/A630 Camera User Guide Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 20
camera settings as the date/time and electronic beep. The following menus are available. z FUNC. Menu z Rec., Play, Print, Set up and My Camera for some options. • After selecting an option, you can press the shutter button to shoot immediately. After shooting, this menu will appear again, allowing - Canon A640 | PowerShot A640/A630 Camera User Guide Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 21
- Basic Operations b You can switch between menus with the or c d button when this part is selected. • This example shows the Rec. menu in mode. • In playback mode, the Play, Print, Set up and My Camera menus display. a Press the MENU button. b Use the or button to switch between menus - Canon A640 | PowerShot A640/A630 Camera User Guide Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 22
Synchro Flash Adjust Options AiAF*/Center/FlexiZone Standard*/Off/1.4x/2.3x (PowerShot A640) Standard*/Off/1.6x/2.0x (PowerShot A630) (Standard*/Off in standard movie mode) 1st-curtain*/2nd-curtain On/Off* Auto*/Manual * Default setting Summary/ Reference Page p. 47 p. 30 p. 71 Basic Guide p. 16 - Canon A640 | PowerShot A640/A630 Camera User Guide Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 23
Zoom AF-assist Beam Review Save Original Reverse Disp. Disp. Overlay Date Stamp Save Settings Options On*/Off Center*/AF Point On/Off* On*/Off On*/Off Off/2*-10 seconds/Hold On/Off* On*/Off Off*/Grid Lines/3:2 Guide/Both Off*/Date/Date & Time - Summary/ Reference Page Basic Guide p. 16 p. 55 p. 45 - Canon A640 | PowerShot A640/A630 Camera User Guide Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 24
the warning sounds (Basic Guide p. 9). Adjusts the volume of the start-up sound, operation sound, selftimer sound, shutter sound and playback sound. up sound when the camera is turned on. Adjusts the volume of the operation sound that beeps when any button other than the shutter button is pressed. - Canon A640 | PowerShot A640/A630 Camera User Guide Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 25
automatically powers down after a set period of time elapses without the camera being operated. 10 sec./20 sec./ Sets the length of time before the 30 sec./1 min.*/ LCD monitor turns off when no 2 min./3 min. camera operation is performed. Basic Guide p. 8 You can also set a low level format - Canon A640 | PowerShot A640/A630 Camera User Guide Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 26
method cannot be changed while connected to a printer). My Camera Menu ( ) The camera's start-up image and start-up sound, operation sounds, self-timer sounds, and shutter sounds are called "My Camera settings". You can also use the supplied software to upload your computer's images and sounds to - Canon A640 | PowerShot A640/A630 Camera User Guide Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 27
is the only way to return C mode settings to defaults. z Settings cannot be reset when the camera is connected to a computer or to a printer. z The following cannot be reset. - Shooting mode - The [Date/Time], [Language] and [Video System] options in the (Set up) menu (p. 23) - White balance data - Canon A640 | PowerShot A640/A630 Camera User Guide Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 28
button. You can still use a card without problem when formatting is halted, but its data will be erased. z Cannot be operated in mode. z Low Level Format We recommend you select [Low Level Format] when you think that the recording/reading speed of a memory card has dropped. A low level format - Canon A640 | PowerShot A640/A630 Camera User Guide Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 29
Shooting Changing the Recording Pixels and Compression (Still Images) Shooting Mode 1 FUNC. Menu * (Compression)/ * (Recording Pixels). See Menus and Settings (p. 18). * Default setting. z Use the or button to select recording pixel/compression settings and press the FUNC./SET button. z - Canon A640 | PowerShot A640/A630 Camera User Guide Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 30
Approximate Values for Recording Pixels Recording Pixels PowerShot PowerShot A640 A630 Purpose* (Large) (Medium 1) (Medium 2) 3648 x 2736 pixels - Printing to aspect ratios. Areas not recorded will not display as black bars on the LCD monitor.) * Paper sizes vary according to region. 28 - Canon A640 | PowerShot A640/A630 Camera User Guide Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 31
Purpose Superfine High Quality Shoot higher quality images Fine Shoot normal quality images Normal Normal Shoot more images z See Image Data Sizes (Estimated) (p. 133). z See Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities (pp. 131, 132). Shooting 29 - Canon A640 | PowerShot A640/A630 Camera User Guide Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 32
This enables a faster shutter 1.6x 56 - 224 mm PowerShot A630 speed and less chance of camera shake than a 2.0x 70 - 280 mm shot taken at the same angle of view with [Standard] or [Off]. z The digital zoom cannot be used when the LCD monitor is turned off. z The digital zoom cannot be used - Canon A640 | PowerShot A640/A630 Camera User Guide Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 33
using [1.4x], [2.3x], [1.6x], or [2.0x] See Shooting With the Digital Tele-Converter (p. 32). Shooting With the Digital Zoom 2 Press the zoom lever toward and shoot. z The combined digital and optical zoom setting will display in the LCD monitor. z Based on the number of recording pixels set, the - Canon A640 | PowerShot A640/A630 Camera User Guide Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 34
the LCD monitor. z Depending on the number of recording pixels set, image quality may deteriorate ( and the zoom factor appear in blue). Digital Tele-Converter About the Digital Tele-Converter The digital tele-converter feature uses digital zoom to achieve the effects of a tele-converter (a lens - Canon A640 | PowerShot A640/A630 Camera User Guide Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 35
In this mode, the camera shoots continuously while the shutter button is held down. If you use the recommended memory card*2, you can shoot continuously (smooth continuous shooting) at a set shooting interval until the memory card is full (pp. 131, 132). *2 Recommended Memory Card: Super high-speed - Canon A640 | PowerShot A640/A630 Camera User Guide Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 36
the print area (width-to-height ratio of approximately 3:2) shown in the LCD monitor. 1 FUNC. Menu * (Recording Pixels) (Postcard). See Menus and out. The digital zoom or digital tele-converter cannot be used in this mode. For printing instructions, refer to the Direct Print User Guide. 34 - Canon A640 | PowerShot A640/A630 Camera User Guide Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 37
mode) is selected. (Postcard 1 (Rec.) Menu [Date Stamp] [Date]/[Date & Time]. See Menus and Settings (p. 19). * Default setting. z LCD monitor display : [Off] : [Date]/[Date & Time] [Off]*/ z Ensure that the camera's date/time is set beforehand (p. 23). z The date stamp cannot be deleted - Canon A640 | PowerShot A640/A630 Camera User Guide Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 38
] can be set. You can display vertical and horizontal grid lines, a 3:2 print area guide, or both on the LCD monitor while shooting to help check the position of your subject. Grid Lines 3:2 Guide Both Displays grid lines to divide the screen into 9 parts. Helps confirm the vertical and horizontal - Canon A640 | PowerShot A640/A630 Camera User Guide Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 39
Rates (p. 40). Standard You can select the recording pixels and frame rate and record until the memory card is full (when a super high-speed memory card is used, such as the recommended SDC-512MSH). The digital zoom can be used while shooting in this mode (p. 30). • Maximum Size: 1 GB/movie* Compact - Canon A640 | PowerShot A640/A630 Camera User Guide Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 40
shooting, the recording time and [zRec] appear on the LCD monitor. z Pressing the shutter button fully again stops recording. Recording will stop automatically under the following circumstances. - When the maximum recording time elapses - When the built-in memory or memory card becomes full 38 - Canon A640 | PowerShot A640/A630 Camera User Guide Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 41
the sun when shooting. QuickTime 3.0 or later is required to play back movies (Data type: AVI/Compression method: Motion JPEG) on a computer. QuickTime (for Windows) is included on the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk. On the Macintosh platform, this program is standard with Mac OS X or later. 39 - Canon A640 | PowerShot A640/A630 Camera User Guide Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 42
Swap 320 x 240 pixels { { Compact*2 160 x 120 pixels - { *1 Default setting. *2 The recording pixels and frame rate are fixed. z See Image Data Sizes (Estimated) (p. 134). z See Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities (p. 133). 40 - Canon A640 | PowerShot A640/A630 Camera User Guide Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 43
Shooting Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist) Shooting Mode Stitch Assist can be used to shoot overlapping images that can later be merged (stitched) to create one panoramic image on a computer. The overlapping seams of several adjacent images can be joined into a single panoramic image. 1 Use - Canon A640 | PowerShot A640/A630 Camera User Guide Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 44
images. z Press the FUNC./SET button after the last shot. z You cannot display the images on a TV when shooting in Stitch Assist mode. z The settings are applied to the second image onward (except for Macro setting). z Use PhotoStitch, a supplied software program, to merge the images on a computer. z - Canon A640 | PowerShot A640/A630 Camera User Guide Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 45
Program AE Shooting Mode The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture value to match the brightness of the subject. z When a correct exposure cannot be obtained, the shutter speed and aperture values are shown in red on the LCD monitor when the shutter button is pressed halfway. Use - Canon A640 | PowerShot A640/A630 Camera User Guide Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 46
F16 in some shooting conditions. z The fastest shutter speed for flash synchronization is 1/500 second. The camera automatically resets the shutter speed to 1/500 second if a faster speed is selected. Shutter Speed Display z The following shutter speeds can be set. 1/160 indicates 1/160 second - Canon A640 | PowerShot A640/A630 Camera User Guide Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 47
, the shutter speed range with synchronized flash is 1/60 second to 1/500 second. The aperture value setting may therefore be changed automatically to match the synchronized flash speed even if its value was set previously. Aperture Value Display z The larger the aperture value, the smaller the lens - Canon A640 | PowerShot A640/A630 Camera User Guide Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 48
Speed and Aperture Shooting Mode You can manually set the shutter speed and aperture to shoot images. z When you press the shutter button halfway, the difference between the standard exposure* and the selected exposure appears on the LCD monitor. If the difference is more than ±2 stops, "-2" or - Canon A640 | PowerShot A640/A630 Camera User Guide Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 49
Shooting z [FlexiZone] cannot be selected when the LCD monitor is off. z If the shutter button is pressed halfway while the LCD monitor is on, the AF frame appears as follows (even with the LCD monitor set to reverse display): - Green : Shooting preparations complete - Yellow : Focusing difficulty - Canon A640 | PowerShot A640/A630 Camera User Guide Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 50
an AF Frame Manually (when [FlexiZone] is selected) 1 Turn on the LCD monitor. 2 Press the button several times until the AF frame turns green. z Depending on the shooting mode, you can switch between the following setting options by pressing the button. Exposure compensation/AF frame Shutter speed - Canon A640 | PowerShot A640/A630 Camera User Guide Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 51
Subjects (Focus Lock, AF Lock, Manual Focus) Shooting Mode * *Cannot be 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 to lock the focus. 3 Keep the shutter - Canon A640 | PowerShot A640/A630 Camera User Guide Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 52
distance as the main subject is centered in the AF frame. 3 Press and hold the shutter button and press the button. z The icon and the MF indicator will appear on the LCD monitor. 4 Re-aim the camera to compose the shot as desired and shoot. To Release the AF Lock Press the button - Canon A640 | PowerShot A640/A630 Camera User Guide Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 53
be manually set. *Cannot be operated in and modes. 1 Turn on the LCD monitor. 2 Press the button several times to display . z The MF indicator is displayed. /Exposure compensation*/ mode/ Shutter speed/Exposure compensation/ Aperture value/Exposure compensation/ Shutter speed/Aperture value/ * - Canon A640 | PowerShot A640/A630 Camera User Guide Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 54
AE lock cannot be set if the flash fires. 1 Turn on the LCD monitor. 2 Focus on the part of the subject on which you wish to lock the exposure setting. 3 Press and hold the shutter button halfway and press the button. z The icon will display. 4 Re-aim the camera to compose the shot as desired and - Canon A640 | PowerShot A640/A630 Camera User Guide Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 55
lock the exposure. z In or modes, the Safety Shift function works if [Safety Shift] is set to [On] (p. 45). 4 Press and hold the shutter button halfway and press the button. z The exposure setting will lock and the appear on the LCD monitor. icon will 5 Press the or button until the desired - Canon A640 | PowerShot A640/A630 Camera User Guide Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 56
on the LCD monitor. 2 Press the button and select (flash on). 3 Focus on the part of the subject on which you wish to lock the flash exposure setting. 4 Press and hold the shutter button halfway and press the button. z The flash will pre-fire and icon will display. 5 Re-aim the camera to compose - Canon A640 | PowerShot A640/A630 Camera User Guide Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 57
Evaluative Appropriate for standard shooting conditions, including backlit scenes. The camera divides images into several zones for metering. It evaluates complex lighting the spot metering frame to the center of the LCD monitor. AF Point Moves the spot AE point to the same position as the - Canon A640 | PowerShot A640/A630 Camera User Guide Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 58
Lock the spot AE point to the center of the LCD monitor/Move the spot AE point to the same position as When [Spot AE Point] is set to [Center], the spot AE point frame appears at the center of the LCD monitor. z When [Spot AE Point] is set to [AF Point], it appears inside the selected AF frame. The - Canon A640 | PowerShot A640/A630 Camera User Guide Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 59
night shots. 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 compensation/Shooting direction selection Exposure Compensation/AF Frame* Shutter speed/Exposure compensation/AF Frame* Aperture value/Exposure - Canon A640 | PowerShot A640/A630 Camera User Guide Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 60
or button to select a white balance setting and press the FUNC./SET button. White Balance Settings Auto Settings 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 - Canon A640 | PowerShot A640/A630 Camera User Guide Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 61
can set a custom white balance to obtain the optimal 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 - Canon A640 | PowerShot A640/A630 Camera User Guide Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 62
it with the LCD monitor, ensure that the center frame is completely filled with the white image. If you are using the optical viewfinder, ensure that the entire field is filled. However, the center frame will not appear when the zoom factor is 5.0x or higher or when is displayed. z You are - Canon A640 | PowerShot A640/A630 Camera User Guide Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 63
Shooting Shooting in a My Colors Mode Shooting Mode * * Cannot be set in and You can change the look of an image when it is shot. My Colors Settings modes. My Colors Off Records normally. Vivid Emphasizes the contrast and color saturation to record bold colors. Neutral Tones down the - Canon A640 | PowerShot A640/A630 Camera User Guide Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 64
z Use the or button to select a My Colors mode. 2 Shoot. z Mode See Setting the Camera to a Custom Color Mode (p. 63). z Modes other than Press the FUNC./SET button. The display will return to the shooting screen and you can shoot. The ISO speed will increase with some settings, which may increase - Canon A640 | PowerShot A640/A630 Camera User Guide Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 65
], [Saturation], [Red], [Green], [Blue] or [Skin Tone] and the or button to adjust it. z The altered color will display. Select an item Adjust 3. z This completes the setting. If you press the MENU button at this point, you will return to the screen where you can select a My Colors mode. 63 - Canon A640 | PowerShot A640/A630 Camera User Guide Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 66
shoot trial 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 white. Use this option to transform a color specified in the LCD monitor into another. Only one different color can be selected. You - Canon A640 | PowerShot A640/A630 Camera User Guide Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 67
Mode 1 Still image: or button . Movie: or button . See Selecting a Shooting Mode in Basic Guide (p. 11). Shooting Still image Movie 2. z The camera will switch to color input mode and the display will alternate between the original image and the color accent image (using the previously set - Canon A640 | PowerShot A640/A630 Camera User Guide Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 68
the flash. z The specified color accent is retained even if the camera's power is turned off. Shooting in the Color Swap Mode Original Color (Before Swapping) Desired Color (After Swapping) 1 Still image: or button . Movie: or button . See Selecting a Shooting Mode in Basic Guide - Canon A640 | PowerShot A640/A630 Camera User Guide Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 69
switch to color input mode and the display will alternate between the original image and the color swap image (using the previously set color). Still image 3 Aim the camera so that the original color appears at the center of the LCD monitor and press the button. z Only one color can be specified - Canon A640 | PowerShot A640/A630 Camera User Guide Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 70
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 remaining is approximately half the number displayed when this function is set to [Off]. 68 - Canon A640 | PowerShot A640/A630 Camera User Guide Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 71
speed to use a fast shutter speed when you wish to reduce the effects of camera shake or avoid blurry subjects, or to turn the flash off when shooting in a the environment at the time of shooting. The speed is automatically increased in dark places, increasing the shutter speed and reducing shaking - Canon A640 | PowerShot A640/A630 Camera User Guide Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 72
exposure 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. 70), the flash output can be controlled in three - Canon A640 | PowerShot A640/A630 Camera User Guide Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 73
button and press the FUNC./SET button. (Flash Output). Example: Flash Exposure Compensation Switching the Timing at which the Flash Fires Shooting Mode 1st-curtain 2nd-curtain The flash fires right after the shutter opens, regardless of the shutter speed. Usually, the 1st-curtain is used when - Canon A640 | PowerShot A640/A630 Camera User Guide Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 74
which can be saved in - Shooting mode ( , , , ) - Items which can be set in , , and modes (p. 143) - Rec. menu settings - Zoom location - Manual focus location 2 (Rec.) Menu [Save Settings]. See Menus and Settings (p. 19). 3 Select [OK] and press . z The setting contents do not influence - Canon A640 | PowerShot A640/A630 Camera User Guide Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 75
function to [Off]. z Even if the Auto Rotate function is set to [On], the orientation of images downloaded to a computer will depend upon the software used to download the images. When the camera is held vertically to shoot, the Intelligent Orientation sensor judges the upper end to be "up" and the - Canon A640 | PowerShot A640/A630 Camera User Guide Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 76
create a new folder using a shooting time after the specified date and time. 1 (Set up) Menu [Create Folder]. See Menus and Settings (p.19). Creating a Folder the Next Time You Shoot. 2 Use the or button to check mark [Create New Folder] . z displays in the LCD monitor. The symbol will cease - Canon A640 | PowerShot A640/A630 Camera User Guide Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 77
Automatic Folder Creation 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. Up to 2000 images can be saved into one folder. A new folder will automatically - Canon A640 | PowerShot A640/A630 Camera User Guide Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 78
images together on a computer because you avoid file name duplication when changing Continuous folders or memory cards*. * When a blank memory card is used. If a memory card with recorded data is used, the 7-digit number for the last recorded folder and image is compared with the last one on the - Canon A640 | PowerShot A640/A630 Camera User Guide Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 79
folder. New Folder Created Memory Card 1 Memory Card Exchanged for Another Memory Card 1 Memory Card 2 Continuous Auto Reset Memory Card 1 Memory Card 1 Memory Card 2 z Images may be . z Please refer to the Software Starter Guide for information regarding folder structures or image types. 77 - Canon A640 | PowerShot A640/A630 Camera User Guide Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 80
Please also see the Basic Camera User Guide (p. 20). Magnifying Images 1 Press the zoom lever toward . z will display and a magnified portion of the image will display. z Images can be magnified up to a factor of approximately 10x. Approximate Location of the Displayed Area 2 Use the , , or - Canon A640 | PowerShot A640/A630 Camera User Guide Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 81
change the image selection. . Selected Image Movie 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. z Use the or button to move to the previous or next set - Canon A640 | PowerShot A640/A630 Camera User Guide Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 82
you have many images recorded onto a memory card, it is handy to use the five search keys below to jump over images to find the object of your search. Jump 10 Images Jumps over 10 images at a time. Jump 100 Images Jumps over 100 images at a time. Jump Shot Date Jumps to the first - Canon A640 | PowerShot A640/A630 Camera User Guide Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 83
partway through in the prior viewing session, playback will resume from the last frame displayed. Operating 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 81 - Canon A640 | PowerShot A640/A630 Camera User Guide Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 84
first frame Previous Frame (Rewinds if the FUNC./SET button is held down.) Next Frame (Fast Forwards if the FUNC./SET button is held down.) Displays the last frame Edit (Switches to movie editing mode.) (p. 82) z Use the television's controls to adjust the volume when playing a movie on a TV set - Canon A640 | PowerShot A640/A630 Camera User Guide Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 85
. The pre-edit data is lost. z When 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 - Canon A640 | PowerShot A640/A630 Camera User Guide Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 86
Images can be rotated clockwise 90° or 270° in the display. Original 90° 270° 1 (Play) Menu . See Menus and z Movies cannot be rotated. z When images are downloaded to a computer, the orientation of images rotated by the camera will depend upon the software used to download the images. 84 - Canon A640 | PowerShot A640/A630 Camera User Guide Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 87
Adding My Colors Effects You can add effects to recorded images (stills only) using the My Colors function. The following selection of My Colors effects is available. For details, see p. 61. Vivid Neutral Sepia B/W Positive Film Lighter Skin Tone Darker Skin Tone Vivid Blue Vivid Green Vivid Red - Canon A640 | PowerShot A640/A630 Camera User Guide Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 88
button to select the My Colors type, and press . z The displayed image will reflect the My Colors effect. z You can press the zoom . 5 Press and select [Yes] or [No], then press . z Selecting [Yes] displays the image transformed with the My Colors effect, while [No] returns you to the Play menu. 86 - Canon A640 | PowerShot A640/A630 Camera User Guide Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 89
z The My Colors function will not work if there is insufficient space on the memory card. z Although My Colors effects can be added any number of times to an image, the image quality will gradually attach a sound memo and press . z The sound memo control panel will display. Playback/Erasing 87 - Canon A640 | PowerShot A640/A630 Camera User Guide Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 90
) and press . z The elapsed time and the remaining time display. z Pressing the FUNC./SET button pauses the recording. Pressing it again resumes recording. z Up to 1 minute of recordings can be added to any one image. Sound Memo Panel Elapsed Time/ Remaining Time Volume (Adjust it with the - Canon A640 | PowerShot A640/A630 Camera User Guide Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 91
Automated Playback (Auto Play) Use this feature to automatically play back all of the images in the memory card. The LCD monitor displays each image for approximately 3 seconds. 1 (Play) Menu . See Menus and Settings (p. 19). 2 Press . z During automated playback, the following functions are - Canon A640 | PowerShot A640/A630 Camera User Guide Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 92
erased with this function. 1 (Play) Menu . See Menus and Settings (p. 19). 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 - Canon A640 | PowerShot A640/A630 Camera User Guide Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 93
used on the camera comply with the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) 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. The icon may display for a memory card with print settings - Canon A640 | PowerShot A640/A630 Camera User Guide Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 94
it. Index Print Selection z You can also select images in the index playback mode. z If the camera is connected 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 - Canon A640 | PowerShot A640/A630 Camera User Guide Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 95
a Memory Card 1 (Print) Menu [Select All Images] . See Menus and Settings (p. 19). 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, the button will light in blue. At this time, press - Canon A640 | PowerShot A640/A630 Camera User Guide Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 96
set to [On] at the same time. - Standard or Both [Date] and [File No.] can be set to [On] at the same time, however, the printable information may vary between printers. z Images dated using (Postcard Date Imprint print in the style specified in the [Date/Time] menu (p. 23, Basic Guide p. 8). 94 - Canon A640 | PowerShot A640/A630 Camera User Guide Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 97
for images before downloading to a computer. Refer to the Software Starter Guide for instructions on how to transfer images to your computer. The settings used on the camera comply with the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) standards. The icon may display for a memory card with transfer settings - Canon A640 | PowerShot A640/A630 Camera User Guide Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 98
./SET button again Transfer Selection deselects the setting. z You can also select images in the index playback mode. All the Images on a Memory Card 2 Select [Mark all] and press . z Selecting [Reset] cancels all transfer order settings. 3 Select [OK] and press . z Images are transferred in order - Canon A640 | PowerShot A640/A630 Camera User Guide Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 99
is connected to the camera with the supplied AV Cable. 1 Turn off the camera and the TV. 2 Connect the AV cable to the camera's A/V OUT terminal. z Open the terminal cover by slipping a fingernail and others If the video system is set incorrectly, the camera output may not display properly. 97 - Canon A640 | PowerShot A640/A630 Camera User Guide Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 100
Troubleshooting Camera Camera will not operate. Power is not turned on. z Press the power button (Basic Guide p. 9). Memory card slot/battery z Confirm that the memory card slot/ cover is open. battery cover is securely closed (Basic Guide p. 2). Batteries are loaded in the z Reload the - Canon A640 | PowerShot A640/A630 Camera User Guide Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 101
or formatting the memory card, slide the write protect tab upward (p. 114). The Date/Time menu appears. The built-in rechargeable z Recharge the built-in lithium battery lithium battery charge is low. immediately (Basic Guide p. 8). Troubleshooting LCD monitor The display darkens. The image - Canon A640 | PowerShot A640/A630 Camera User Guide Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 102
lighting. z Raise the ISO speed (p. 69) or set the flash to any setting other than (flash off), or secure the camera to something, such as a tripod (Basic Guide p. 15). appears. This displays when using a z These settings will be overwritten by memory card that has print those set by your - Canon A640 | PowerShot A640/A630 Camera User Guide Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 103
. z Format the memory card (p. 26). z If reformatting does not work, the memory card logic circuits may be damaged. Consult the nearest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. SD memory card or SDHC z Slide the write protect tab upward memory card is write (p. 114). protected. LCD monitor is closed - Canon A640 | PowerShot A640/A630 Camera User Guide Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 104
or manual focus to shoot (p. 49). Subject in recorded image is too dark. Insufficient light for shooting. z Set the flash to (Flash on) (Basic Guide p. 15 into the camera, or is being reflected off the subject. Flash is set to on. z Set the flash to (Flash off) (Basic Guide p. 15). 102 - Canon A640 | PowerShot A640/A630 Camera User Guide Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 105
the flash has z This is a phenomenon that occurs reflected off dust particles with digital cameras red-eye reduction the eyes when the flash is function set to On (Basic Guide used in dark areas. p. 15). closer to the subject. The shutter will not activate for approximately 1 second after - Canon A640 | PowerShot A640/A630 Camera User Guide Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 106
a memory card formatted in your camera (p. 26). Lens will not retract. Memory card slot cover/ z After closing the memory card slot/ battery cover was opened battery cover, turn the power on with power on. then back off (Basic Guide p. 5). Shooting Movies The recording time may not display - Canon A640 | PowerShot A640/A630 Camera User Guide Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 107
-speed memory card (SDC-512MSH, etc.) Zoom does not operate. Zoom lever was pressed while shooting in movie mode. z Operate the zoom before shooting in movie mode (Basic Guide p. 14). Note the digital zoom is available while shooting, but only in Standard movie mode. Playback Troubleshooting - Canon A640 | PowerShot A640/A630 Camera User Guide Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 108
from memory card is slow. Memory card was formatted in another device. z Use a memory card formatted in your camera (p. 26). Battery Batteries consumed quickly. Batteries are not the right z Use only unused AA-size alkaline type. batteries or Canon AA-size NiMH batteries (p. 112). Battery - Canon A640 | PowerShot A640/A630 Camera User Guide Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 109
appear on a TV in Stitch Assist mode. Shoot in a different shooting mode (Basic Guide p. 11). Printing with a direct print compatible printer Cannot print. The camera and printer are not properly connected. The printer power is not turned on. The print connection method is not correct. z Securely - Canon A640 | PowerShot A640/A630 Camera User Guide Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 110
, you may be able to continue using it. However, if this error message appears even when using the supplied memory card, contact your Canon Customer Support Help Desk as there may be a problem with the camera. Memory card full Memory card is full of images and no more can be recorded or saved. Or - Canon A640 | PowerShot A640/A630 Camera User Guide Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 111
images and other data. Change the batteries Battery charge is insufficient to operate the camera. Replace four batteries immediately with unused AA-size alkaline batteries or fully charged Canon AA-size NiMH batteries. No image No images recorded on memory card. Image too large You attempted to - Canon A640 | PowerShot A640/A630 Camera User Guide Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 112
Colors effect to a movie or an image recorded in a different camera. Cannot transfer! When transferring images to your computer using the Direct . Communication error The computer was unable to download the image due to the large amount of images (approx. 1000) stored on the memory card. 110 - Canon A640 | PowerShot A640/A630 Camera User Guide Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 113
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 lens. Exx (xx: number) Camera detected an error. Turn the power off and then back on, then shoot or play back - Canon A640 | PowerShot A640/A630 Camera User Guide Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 114
message will display. / Power lamp blinks green Battery charge is low. If using the camera for an extended period, replace the batteries as soon as possible. Change the batteries Batteries are fully depleted and the camera can no longer operate. Replace the batteries immediately. Battery Handling - Canon A640 | PowerShot A640/A630 Camera User Guide Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 115
circuited. z When not using the 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 - Canon A640 | PowerShot A640/A630 Camera User Guide Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 116
dirt, water or foreign objects to contact the terminals on the back of the card. Do not touch the terminals with your hands or metal objects. z Do not peel away the original label on the memory card or cover it with another label or sticker. z When writing on the memory card, do not use a pencil or - Canon A640 | PowerShot A640/A630 Camera User Guide Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 117
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 not work properly, turn the camera off and re-insert - Canon A640 | PowerShot A640/A630 Camera User Guide Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 118
attach the power cord to the charger (CB-5AHE, not shown) and plug the other end into an outlet. • Do not insert and charge additional batteries once charging has begun. • The charge indicator blinks while charging, then remains lit when charging is finished. 116 - Canon A640 | PowerShot A640/A630 Camera User Guide Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 119
that tend to retain heat. z Do not recharge the batteries until the LCD monitor displays the "Change the batteries" message. Repeatedly recharging batteries before they become fully depleted may cause batteries to lose capacity. z Wipe the battery terminals well with a dry cloth in the following - Canon A640 | PowerShot A640/A630 Camera User Guide Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 120
end of their lifespan. Replace them with new batteries. If you are purchasing new batteries, look for Canon AA-size NiMH batteries. z Leaving batteries in the camera or charger may result in damage from battery leakage. When not in use, remove the batteries from the camera or charger and store them - Canon A640 | PowerShot A640/A630 Camera User Guide Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 121
for long periods of time or connecting it to a computer. Turn the camera power off before connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter. 1 Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter first and then plug the other end into the power outlet. 2 Open the terminal cover - Canon A640 | PowerShot A640/A630 Camera User Guide Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 122
is 58 mm). Tele-converter TC-DC58N This lens is used for taking telephoto shots. The lens changes the focal length of the camera body's lens by a factor of 1.75x (the thread diameter is 58 mm). . It is not possible to attach a lens hood or filter to the wide converter or tele-converter. 120 - Canon A640 | PowerShot A640/A630 Camera User Guide Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 123
adapter required for attaching the wide converter and tele-converter (58 mm thread diameter). Attaching a Lens 1 Be sure that the camera is turned off. 2 Press the ring release button and hold it down, and turn the ring in the direction of the arrow. Ring Release Button - Canon A640 | PowerShot A640/A630 Camera User Guide Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 124
easy to get finger prints on them. z Be careful not to drop the camera or adapter when removing the ring. z When using these lens attachments, you should not shoot images in mode. It will not be possible to use the PhotoStitch software from your computer to accurately stitch the images together. 122 - Canon A640 | PowerShot A640/A630 Camera User Guide Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 125
is used to supplement the camera's built-in flash when the subject is too far away for proper illumination. Use the following procedures to affix the camera and High-Power Flash to the supporting bracket. Please read the instructions accompanying the flash along with this explanation. Tripod Sockets - Canon A640 | PowerShot A640/A630 Camera User Guide Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 126
will not fire. z The flash charge time will lengthen as the battery charge gets weaker. Always set the power/mode switch to [OFF] when you finish using the flash. z Be careful not to touch the flash window or sensor windows with your fingers while the flash is in use. z The flash may fire if another - Canon A640 | PowerShot A640/A630 Camera User Guide Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 127
with a soft cloth. 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 customer support list supplied with your camera. Viewfinder and LCD Monitor Use a lens blower brush to remove dust and dirt. If - Canon A640 | PowerShot A640/A630 Camera User Guide Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 128
Specifications All data is based on Canon's standard testing methods. Subject to change without notice. PowerShot A640/A630 Camera Effective Pixels : PowerShot A640: Approx. 10.0 million PowerShot A630: Approx. 8.0 million Image Sensor : PowerShot A640 1/1.8-inch CCD (Total number of pixels: - Canon A640 | PowerShot A640/A630 Camera User Guide Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 129
. 1.5 shots/sec. (Large/Fine mode) PowerShot A630: Approx. 1.8 shots/sec. (Large/Fine mode) : Activates shutter after an approx. 10-sec./ approx. 2-sec. delay, Custom Timer : With a USB connection, shooting is possible using the supplied software (PowerShot A640 only). (W): Max. wide angle (T): Max - Canon A640 | PowerShot A640/A630 Camera User Guide Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 130
between digital cameras and printers. By connecting to an Exif Print-compliant printer, the camera's image data at the time of shooting is used and optimized, yielding extremely high quality prints. Compression : Superfine, Fine, Normal Number of (Still images) : PowerShot A640 Recording - Canon A640 | PowerShot A640/A630 Camera User Guide Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 131
and data writing speed of the memory card, recording will stop after one hour of continuous recording even if the recorded data volume has not reached 1GB. : Single (histogram displayable), Index (9 thumbnail images), Magnified (approx. 10x (max.) in LCD monitor, advance or reverse through magnified - Canon A640 | PowerShot A640/A630 Camera User Guide Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 132
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 amount of time*, then the power is turned back on and the testing procedure is repeated. • A Canon-brand memory card is used. * Until the battery returns to - Canon A640 | PowerShot A640/A630 Camera User Guide Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 133
Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities PowerShot A640 : Card included with the camera Recording Pixels Compression (Large) 3648 x 2736 pixels (Middle 1) 2816 33) (When card has been formatted with a low level format). • This reflects standard shooting criteria established by Canon. Actual results - Canon A640 | PowerShot A640/A630 Camera User Guide Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 134
PowerShot A630 : Card included with the camera Recording Pixels Compression 16MB SDC-128M SDC512MSH (Large) continuous shooting (p. 33) (When card has been formatted with a low level format). • This reflects standard shooting criteria established by Canon. Actual results may vary according - Canon A640 | PowerShot A640/A630 Camera User Guide Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 135
Movie : Card included with the camera Recording Frame Pixels Rate 32MB (PowerShot A640) 16MB (PowerShot A630) SDC- time. Image Data Sizes (Estimated) Recording Pixels Compression PowerShot A640 3648 x 2736 pixels PowerShot A630 3264 x 2448 pixels PowerShot A640 2816 x 2112 pixels PowerShot - Canon A640 | PowerShot A640/A630 Camera User Guide Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 136
640 x 480 pixels 1600 x 1200 pixels PowerShot A640 3648 x 2048 pixels PowerShot A630 3264 x 1832 pixels 2002 KB 1602 KB/sec. 330 KB/sec. 120 KB/sec. MultiMediaCard Interface Dimensions Weight SD Memory Card Interface Dimensions Weight Compatible with MultiMediaCard standards 32.0 x 24.0 x 1.4 mm - Canon A640 | PowerShot A640/A630 Camera User Guide Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 137
0 - 35 °C (32 - 95 °F) 14.5 x 50.0 mm (0.57 x 2.0 in.) Approx. 30 g (1.06 oz.) Battery Charger CB-5AH/CB-5AHE (Supplied with the separately sold Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-300) Rated Input Rated Output Charging Time 100 - 240 V AC (50/60 Hz), 16 -21 VA 565 mA*1, 1275 mA*2 Approx. 4 hours 40 min - Canon A640 | PowerShot A640/A630 Camera User Guide Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 138
(Sold Separately) Thread Diameter 58 mm standard filter thread Max. Diameter x Length 62 x 46.1 mm (2.44 x 1.82 in.) Weight Approx. 17 g (0.60 oz.) (W): Max. wide angle (T): Max. telephoto *1 When mounted on PowerShot A640/630 *2 Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC58F is required when mounted on - Canon A640 | PowerShot A640/A630 Camera User Guide Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 139
zone Basic 13 Custom 72 D Date Stamp 35 Date/Time Basic 8 Detailed Display 15 Digital Tele-Converter 30 DIGITAL Terminal Basic 2, Basic 28 Digital Zoom 30 Direct Transfer Basic 31 Disp. Overlay 21 Distance Units 23 Downloading Images to a Computer Basic 25 DPOF Transfer Order 95 - Canon A640 | PowerShot A640/A630 Camera User Guide Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 140
Night Display 12 Playback Information ......... 14 Shooting Information .......... 13 Using the LCD Monitor 12, Basic 7 Lens Conversion Lens Adapter 122 Tele-converter 120 Wide Converter 120 M Macro Basic 17 Magnifying 78 Maintenance 125 Manual Exposure 46 Manual Focus 51 Memory Card - Canon A640 | PowerShot A640/A630 Camera User Guide Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 141
21, Basic 7 Review 21, Basic 10 Shutter Volume 22 Single Playback Basic 20 Slow Synchro ......... 20, Basic 16 Smooth Continuous Shooting 33 Sooting Mode Functions Available .......... 143 Sound Memo 87 Speaker Basic 1 Special Scene Basic 12 Spot AE Point Frame ....... 13, 55 Standard Display - Canon A640 | PowerShot A640/A630 Camera User Guide Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 142
V Video System 23 Volume 22 W White Balance 58 Wide Angle Basic 14 Wrist Strap Basic 1 Z Zoom 30, Basic 14 140 - Canon A640 | PowerShot A640/A630 Camera User Guide Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 143
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the digital camera must be used with this equipment in order to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC rules. Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual - Canon A640 | PowerShot A640/A630 Camera User Guide Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 144
by any means, without the prior written permission of Canon. • Canon makes no warranties for damages resulting from corrupted or lost data due to a mistaken operation or malfunction of the camera, the software, SD memory cards (SD cards), personal computers, peripheral devices, or use of nonCanon SD - Canon A640 | PowerShot A640/A630 Camera User Guide Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 145
Rate(1) Auto Flash On Off Red-Eye Reduction Slow Synchro Flash Adjust +/- (Flash)(8) Flash Output Flash firing 1st- { - { - z(7) z(7) z((47)) z(7) - z(7) z z - - { - U z z z(4) z - z z z z p. 28 p. 29 p. 40 Basic Guide p. 15 Basic Guide p. 16 Basic Guide p. 16 p. 70 p. 70 p. 70 p. 71 143 - Canon A640 | PowerShot A640/A630 Camera User Guide Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 146
z AF Frame Center p. 47 FlexiZone AF Lock Manual Focus AF-assist Beam Macro Mode Digital Zoom Digital Tele-Converter 4 p. 50 - { {(4 p. 51 z z z(4) z z z z z z p. 21 Basic { {(11) {(12 Guide p. 17 z z z - z(13) z Area): Setting is retained even when the camera power is shut off. 144 - Canon A640 | PowerShot A640/A630 Camera User Guide Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 147
can be set. (14) Only switching between and is available. (15) Automatically set by the camera. (16) cannot be set. (17) or cannot be set. (18) This cannot be set to Sepia or B/W. (19) White balance data cannot be read in Manual. (20) This cannot be set in or mode. (21) Only and can be set.
DIGITAL CAMERA
Advanced Camera User Guide
Before Using the Camera
Shooting
Playback/Erasing
Print/Transfer Settings
Viewing Images on a TV set
Troubleshooting
List of Messages
Appendix
Advanced
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