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- Canon PowerShot A540 | PowerShot A540 / A530 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 1
ENGLISH DIGITAL CAMERA CDI-E221-010 © 2006 CANON INC. PRINTED IN MALAYSIA Advanced Camera User Guide Before Using the Camera Shooting Playback/Erasing Print/Transfer Settings Photo of PowerShot A540 Viewing Images on a TV set Troubleshooting List of Messages Appendix Advanced Camera User Guide - Canon PowerShot A540 | PowerShot A540 / A530 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 2
Printing z 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 computer with the Print/Share button In this guide, explanations are given using illustrations for PowerShot A540. 0 - Canon PowerShot A540 | PowerShot A540 / A530 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 3
that complement the basic operating procedures. You can use SD* 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 - Canon PowerShot A540 | PowerShot A540 / A530 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 4
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 - Canon PowerShot A540 | PowerShot A540 / A530 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 5
Tone (White Balance 55 Shooting in a My Colors Mode 58 Changing the Color 60 Adjusting the ISO Speed 65 Switching between Flash a TV set 88 Troubleshooting 89 Camera 89 When the power is turned on 89 LCD monitor 90 Shooting 91 Shooting Movies 95 Playback 96 Battery 97 TV monitor output - Canon PowerShot A540 | PowerShot A540 / A530 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 6
99 Appendix 102 Battery Handling 102 Handling the Memory Card 104 Using 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 - Canon PowerShot A540 | PowerShot A540 / A530 Manuals 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 PowerShot A540 | PowerShot A540 / A530 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 8
"Safety Precautions" section of the Basic 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 to prevent injuries or damage to - Canon PowerShot A540 | PowerShot A540 / A530 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 9
around the child's neck could result in asphyxiation. • 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 - Canon PowerShot A540 | PowerShot A540 / A530 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 10
disassemble, alter or apply heat to the batteries. z Avoid dropping or subjecting the batteries to severe impacts that could damage the casing. z Use only recommended batteries and accessories. Use of batteries Disconnect the battery charger and compact power adapter from both the camera and the - Canon PowerShot A540 | PowerShot A540 / A530 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 11
cards) away from the speaker of the camera. Such items may lose data or stop working. z Exercise due caution when screwing on the separately sold wide converter, tele-converter, close-up lens and conversion lens adapter. (PowerShot A540 the electrical outlet or wiring accessories. Do not use if the - Canon PowerShot A540 | PowerShot A540 / A530 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 12
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, damage caused by leakage may occur. z Do not connect compact power adapters or battery chargers to devices such as electrical - Canon PowerShot A540 | PowerShot A540 / A530 Manuals 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 PowerShot A540 | PowerShot A540 / A530 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 14
(Basic Guide p. 8) d Self-Timer Lamp (p. 37) e Viewfinder Window (p. 19) f Flash (Basic Guide p. 8) g Terminal Cover h A/V OUT (Audio/Video output) Terminal (p. 88) i DIGITAL Terminal (Basic Guide p. 19) j DC IN Terminal (Power input) (p. 108) k Ring* l Lens m Ring Release Button* * PowerShot A540 - Canon PowerShot A540 | PowerShot A540 / A530 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 15
Using the Camera - The Components Guide Back View Attaching the Wrist Strap a LCD Monitor (p. 15) b Viewfinder (p. 19) c Speaker d Wrist Strap Mount e Memory Card Slot / Battery Cover Lock (Basic Guide p. 1) f Memory Card Slot / Battery Cover (Basic Guide p. 1) g Tripod Socket The LCD monitor is - Canon PowerShot A540 | PowerShot A540 / A530 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 16
p. 8) Shooting: (Wide Angle)/ (Telephoto) Playback: (Index)/ (Magnify) e Shutter Button (Basic Guide p. 4) f Shooting Mode Dial (Basic Guide p. 5) g Mode Switch (Basic Guide p. 4, 11) h (Print/Share) Button (Basic Guide p. 14) i FUNC./SET (Function/Set) Button (p. 22) j MENU Button (p. 23 - Canon PowerShot A540 | PowerShot A540 / A530 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 17
Before Using the Camera - Basic Operations Before Using the Camera - Basic Operations Using the LCD Monitor 1 Press . z The display mode changes as follows with each press. Shooting Mode ( ) Playback Mode ( ) Standard (No Information) Standard Detailed (Information View) Detailed Off No - Canon PowerShot A540 | PowerShot A540 / A530 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 18
Compensation (p. 54) *1 Macro (Basic Guide p. 10) *1 Manual Focus (p. 51) *1 AF Lock (p. 50) (Red)*1 Camera Shake Warning (p. 17) For PowerShot A530, when is displayed, the shutter speed will also display. *1 Appears even if the LCD monitor is set to Standard display. *2 PowerShot A540 only 16 - Canon PowerShot A540 | PowerShot A540 / A530 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 19
speed (p. 65) or select a setting other than (flash off), or attach the camera to a tripod or other device. Playback Information (Playback Mode) Standard Folder Number-File Number Shooting Date/Time WAVE Format Sound (p. 79) Protection Status (p. 81) Total number of images Displayed image number - Canon PowerShot A540 | PowerShot A540 / A530 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 20
Exposure Compensation (p. 66) Shooting Mode Manual Focus (p. 51) *1 (Basic Guide p. 5 - 7) (p. 43) (p. 39) *1 *1 (p. 44 - 47) Macro (Basic Guide p. 10) Metering Mode (p. 53) Recording Pixels (Still Image) (p. 32) *1 PowerShot A540 only *2 PowerShot A530 only *3 Appears with images taken - Canon PowerShot A540 | PowerShot A540 / A530 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 21
Before Using the Camera - Basic Operations Histogram Function The histogram is a graph that allows you to judge the brightness Using the Viewfinder The viewfinder can be used to conserve power by turning the LCD monitor off (p. 15) while shooting. Viewfinder Shows the center of the image 19 - Canon PowerShot A540 | PowerShot A540 / A530 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 22
image data. - Shake or jolt the camera - Shut off the power, or open the memory card slot/battery cover z Upper Indicator Green: Ready to :Ready to shoot (camera shake warning), charging flash z Lower Indicator Yellow: Macro mode/Manual focus mode/AF lock mode Blinking Yellow: Focusing - Canon PowerShot A540 | PowerShot A540 / A530 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 23
or change the camera orientation to turn the LCD camera. * This time can be changed. z The power saving function will not activate during an Auto Play or while the camera is connected to a computer. z The power saving function settings can be changed (p. 26). Before Using the Camera - Basic - Canon PowerShot A540 | PowerShot A540 / A530 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 24
Menus are used to set the shooting, playback and print settings as well as such 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 Menus FUNC. Menu Sets many of the functions commonly used during shooting - Canon PowerShot A540 | PowerShot A540 / A530 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 25
Menus Convenient settings for shooting, playback or printing can be set with these menus. (Rec.) Menu (Set up) Menu (My Camera) Menu a e Before Using the Camera - Basic Operations b You can switch between menus with the or c d button when this part is selected. • This example shows the - Canon PowerShot A540 | PowerShot A540 / A530 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 26
Auto*/Manual (PowerShot A540 only) Red-Eye On*/Off MF-Point Zoom On*/Off AF-assist Beam On*/Off Digital Zoom On/Off* ([On] in standard movie mode) Review Off/2*-10 seconds/Hold Save Original On/Off* 24 *Default setting Reference Page p. 49 p. 65 Basic Guide p. 8 p. 51 - p. 33 Basic Guide - Canon PowerShot A540 | PowerShot A540 / A530 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 27
Before Using the Camera - Basic Operations Menu Item Options Grid Lines On/Off* Date Stamp Off*/Date/Date & Time Play Menu Menu Item Auto Play Sound Memo Protect Rotate Erase all Transfer Order Reference Page p. 80 p. 79 p. 81 p. 78 p. 82 p. 86 Print Menu - Canon PowerShot A540 | PowerShot A540 / A530 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 28
camera automatically powers down after a set period of time elapses without the camera being operated. Display Off 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. Date/Time Basic Guide p. 3 Format - Canon PowerShot A540 | PowerShot A540 / A530 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 29
Using the Camera - Basic Operations Menu Item changed. Although it is normally not necessary to change the setting, select when borderless printing an image shot in (Widescreen) mode on wide size paper using Canon compact photo printer SELPHY CP710/CP510. As this setting will be stored to memory - Canon PowerShot A540 | PowerShot A540 / A530 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 30
shooting in self-timer mode, a sound will be played two seconds before the shutter releases. A sound will be played when the shutter button is fully pressed. On*/Off z See the supplied Software Starter Guide for more information on creating and adding to the My Camera settings. z A computer is - Canon PowerShot A540 | PowerShot A540 / A530 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 31
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 Before Using the Camera - Basic Operations 29 - Canon PowerShot A540 | PowerShot A540 / A530 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 32
./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 recording/reading speed of a memory card has dropped. A low level format may require 2 to 3 minutes with - Canon PowerShot A540 | PowerShot A540 / A530 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 33
Shooting Changing the Recording Pixels and Compression (Still Images) PowerShot A540 PowerShot A530 1 FUNC. Menu Pixels) * (Recording (Compression). See Menus and Settings (p. 22). * Default setting. z Use the or button to select recording pixel/compression settings and press - Canon PowerShot A540 | PowerShot A540 / A530 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 34
x 1536 pixels (PowerShot A540) Printing to about A4 size (Approx. 210 x 297 mm (8.3 x 11.7 in.)) (PowerShot A530) Printing to about as e-mail Low attachments or shoot more images (Postcard Date Imprint Mode) (Widescreen) 1600 x 1200 pixels 2816 Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities (p. 123, 124 - Canon PowerShot A540 | PowerShot A540 / A530 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 35
times z Movies (Standard): zoom up to approximately 16 times (PowerShot A540) Movies (Standard): zoom up to approximately 8.1 times (PowerShot A530) The digital zoom cannot be used when the LCD monitor is turned off. 1 (Rec.) Menu [Digital Zoom] [On]. See Menus and Settings (p. 23). Shooting - Canon PowerShot A540 | PowerShot A540 / A530 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 36
Continuous Shooting PowerShot A540 PowerShot A530 In this mode, the camera shoots continuously while the shutter button is held down. If you use the recommended memory card*, you can shoot continuously (smooth continuous shooting) at a set shooting interval until the memory card is full (p. 123, - Canon PowerShot A540 | PowerShot A540 / A530 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 37
Postcard Date Imprint Mode PowerShot A540 PowerShot A530 You can shoot images with the optimal settings for postcards by composing them inside the print area (width-to-height ratio of approximately 3:2) shown in the LCD monitor. 1 FUNC. Menu * (Postcard). See Menus and Settings (p. 22). * - Canon PowerShot A540 | PowerShot A540 / A530 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 38
Imprint Mode) is selected. 1 (Rec.) Menu [Date & Time]. [Date Stamp] [Date]/ See Menus and Settings (p. 23). z LCD monitor display : [Off] : [Date]/[Date & Time] z Ensure that the camera's date/time is set beforehand (p. 26). z The date stamp cannot be deleted from the image data once it has - Canon PowerShot A540 | PowerShot A540 / A530 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 39
Timer PowerShot A540 PowerShot A530 You can set a 10 sec. ( ) or 2 sec. ( ) delay, or a custom delay time and the number of shots ( Custom Timer 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 - Canon PowerShot A540 | PowerShot A540 / A530 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 40
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 camera fills. - Shooting will automatically cease if the memory card becomes - Canon PowerShot A540 | PowerShot A540 / A530 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 41
and frame rate*1 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. 33). • Maximum Size: 1 GB/movie*2 Fast Frame Rate (PowerShot A540 only) Use this mode to record - Canon PowerShot A540 | PowerShot A540 / A530 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 42
time elapses - When the built-in memory or memory card becomes full z You 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. z Be careful of the following while - Canon PowerShot A540 | PowerShot A540 / A530 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 43
Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk. On the Macintosh platform, this program is standard with Mac OS X or later. Changing Recording Pixels and Frame Rates (Movies) You can change Swap). * The frame rate can be changed only for PowerShot A540. PowerShot A540 1 FUNC. Menu Pixels) * (Recording - Canon PowerShot A540 | PowerShot A540 / A530 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 44
second. The higher the frame rate, the smoother the appearance of motion. PowerShot A540 Recording Pixels Frame Rate (frames/sec.) Standard 640 x 480 pixels - Color 160 x 120 pixels - { - z See Image Data Sizes (Estimated) (p. 126). z See Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities (p. 123). 42 - Canon PowerShot A540 | PowerShot A540 / A530 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 45
Shooting Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist) PowerShot A540 PowerShot A530 Stitch Assist can be used to shoot overlapping images that can later be merged ( to left horizontally 2 Shoot the first image in the sequence. z The exposure and white balance are set and locked with the first image. 43 - Canon PowerShot A540 | PowerShot A540 / A530 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 46
z Use PhotoStitch, a supplied software program, to merge the images on a computer. z When the button is pressed, you can switch between the items which you can set. - Exposure compensation/Shooting direction selection Program AE PowerShot A540 PowerShot A530 The camera automatically sets the shutter - Canon PowerShot A540 | PowerShot A540 / A530 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 47
Shooting Setting the Shutter Speed PowerShot A540 When you set the shutter speed, the camera automatically selects an aperture .) 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 - Canon PowerShot A540 | PowerShot A540 / A530 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 48
Aperture PowerShot A540 The aperture adjusts the amount of light entering through the lens. When you set the aperture value, the camera 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 - Canon PowerShot A540 | PowerShot A540 / A530 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 49
PowerShot A540 PowerShot A530 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 may change in accordance with the zoom position. z The LCD monitor - Canon PowerShot A540 | PowerShot A540 / A530 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 50
PowerShot A540 Aperture Value Maximum Wide Angle Maximum Telephoto F2.6 - 3.5 F4.0 - 8.0 F5.5 - 7.1 F8.0 Shutter Speed (seconds) 15 - 1/1250 15 - 1/2000 15 - 1/1250 15 - 1/2000 PowerShot A530 Aperture Value Maximum Wide Angle Maximum Telephoto F2.6 F5.6 F5.5 F11 Shutter Speed (seconds) 15 - - Canon PowerShot A540 | PowerShot A540 / A530 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 51
PowerShot A540 PowerShot A530 The AF frame indicates the area of the composition on which the camera focuses. You can set the AF frame in the following ways. (No frame) The camera is locked to the center AF frame when the digital zoom is used. z The AF frame appears as follows (when the LCD monitor - Canon PowerShot A540 | PowerShot A540 / A530 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 52
to-Focus Subjects (Focus Lock, AF Lock, Manual Focus) PowerShot A540 PowerShot A530 It may be LCD monitor. 2 Press the shutter button halfway. 3 Re-aim the camera to compose the shot as desired and press the shutter button fully. Shooting with the AF Lock 1 Turn on the LCD monitor. 2 Aim the camera - Canon PowerShot A540 | PowerShot A540 / A530 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 53
and modes, and when is set to . z When shooting with the focus lock or AF lock using the LCD monitor, setting to [Off] (p. 24) makes shooting easier since the camera focuses using the center AF frame only. z The AF lock is convenient because you can let go of the shutter button to compose the - Canon PowerShot A540 | PowerShot A540 / A530 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 54
/Exposure compensation/ Shutter speed/Aperture value/ * PowerShot A540 only 3 Press the or button and adjust the focus. z The MF indicator shows approximate figures. Use them as a shooting guideline only. To Cancel the Manual Focus Press the button. The manual focus cannot be used in the and - Canon PowerShot A540 | PowerShot A540 / A530 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 55
Shooting Switching between Metering Modes PowerShot A540 PowerShot A530 1 FUNC. Menu standard shooting conditions, including backlit scenes. The camera divides images into several zones for metering. spot AE point at the center of the LCD monitor. Use this setting when you want to set the exposure - Canon PowerShot A540 | PowerShot A540 / A530 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 56
Adjusting the Exposure Compensation PowerShot A540 PowerShot A530 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. 1 Turn on the LCD monitor. 2 Press the - Canon PowerShot A540 | PowerShot A540 / A530 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 57
PowerShot A540 PowerShot A530 Normally, the (Auto) white balance setting selects an optimal white balance. When the (Auto) setting cannot produce natural looking colors, change Balance Settings Auto Settings are automatically set by the camera. Day Light For recording outdoors on a bright day - Canon PowerShot A540 | PowerShot A540 / A530 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 58
white balance data memorized in the camera from a whitecolored object, such as white paper or cloth. * PowerShot A540 only The white balance setting 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 - Canon PowerShot A540 | PowerShot A540 / A530 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 59
Shooting 2 Aim the camera at a piece of white paper or cloth and press . z If you are viewing it with the LCD monitor, ensure that 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 - Canon PowerShot A540 | PowerShot A540 / A530 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 60
A540 PowerShot A530 You can change the impression of an image when it is shot. 1 FUNC. Menu * (My Colors Off). See Menus and Settings (p. 22). * Default setting. z Use the or button to select a My Colors mode. z Use the MENU button to switch between and . 2 Shoot. z Mode See Setting the Camera - Canon PowerShot A540 | PowerShot A540 / A530 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 61
of non-human subjects may also be altered. * You may not obtain the expected results depending on the skin color. Setting the Camera to a Custom Color Mode 1 (Custom Color) . See Menus and Settings (p. 22). Shooting 2 Use the or button to select [Contrast], [Sharpness], [Saturation], [Red - Canon PowerShot A540 | PowerShot A540 / A530 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 62
Changing 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 Color Swap Use this option to transform a color specified in the LCD monitor into another. Only one different color can be selected. You - Canon PowerShot A540 | PowerShot A540 / A530 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 63
Shooting in the Color Accent Mode 1 Still image: or button Movie: or button See Selecting a Shooting Mode in Basic Guide (p. 5) 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 ( - Canon PowerShot A540 | PowerShot A540 / A530 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 64
Color (Before Swapping) Desired Color (After Swapping) 1 Still image: or button Movie: or button See Selecting a Shooting Mode in Basic Guide (p. 5) Still image 2 z The camera will switch to color input mode and the display will alternate between the original image and the color swap image - Canon PowerShot A540 | PowerShot A540 / A530 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 65
you want to swap. 4 Aim the camera so that the desired color appears at the center of the LCD monitor and press the button. z Only one color can be specified. 5 Press to comlete the setting, then shoot. z The default setting for color swap mode will change - Canon PowerShot A540 | PowerShot A540 / A530 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 66
Changing the Save Method for the Original Image When you are shooting 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 - Canon PowerShot A540 | PowerShot A540 / A530 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 67
of camera shake. z In mode, is not available. Switching between Flash Adjustment Settings PowerShot A540 Although the built-in flash will fire with automatic flash adjustments (except in the mode), it is also possible to set it so that it fires without any adjustments. 1 (Rec.) Menu [Manual - Canon PowerShot A540 | PowerShot A540 / A530 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 68
Flash Output PowerShot A540 PowerShot A530 z When exposure compensation with the camera's exposure compensation function to when [Flash Adjust] is set to [Manual] in or mode (p. 65), the flash starting from FULL, when shooting. 1 Turn on the LCD monitor. 2 FUNC. Menu Output). (+/- (Flash))/ - Canon PowerShot A540 | PowerShot A540 / A530 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 69
the Auto Rotate Function PowerShot A540 PowerShot A530 Your camera is equipped with an Intelligent Orientation sensor that detects the orientation of an image shot with the camera held vertically and automatically rotates it to the correct orientation when viewing it in the LCD monitor. 1 (Set up - Canon PowerShot A540 | PowerShot A540 / A530 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 70
displayed in the LCD monitor according to the orientation of the camera during playback. Creating an Image Destination (Folder) PowerShot A540 PowerShot A530 You can also specify a date and time if you wish to create a new folder using a shooting time after the specified date and time. 68 - Canon PowerShot A540 | PowerShot A540 / A530 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 71
and Settings (p. 23). 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 to display after the new folder is created. Setting the Day or Time for Automatic Folder Creation. 2 Select a day for - Canon PowerShot A540 | PowerShot A540 / A530 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 72
PowerShot A540 PowerShot changing folders or memory cards.* The image and folder number are reset to the starting value (100-0001).* This is convenient for managing images on a folder-by-folder basis. * When a blank memory card is used. If a memory card with recorded data is used, the 7-digit - Canon PowerShot A540 | PowerShot A540 / A530 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 73
Card 1 Memory Card 2 z Images may be saved to a new folder when there is insufficient free space even if the total number of images in a folder is less than 2,000 because the following types of images are always saved together into the same folder. - Images from continuous shooting - Self-timer - Canon PowerShot A540 | PowerShot A540 / A530 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 74
Playback/Erasing Please also see the Basic Camera User Guide (p. 11). Magnifying Images 1 Press the zoom lever 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 - Canon PowerShot A540 | PowerShot A540 / A530 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 75
Nine (Index Playback) 1 Press the zoom lever toward z Up to nine images can be viewed at once in index playback. z Use the , , or button to 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 - Canon PowerShot A540 | PowerShot A540 / A530 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 76
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 Jump 100 Images Shot Date shooting date. Jumps to a movie. Jumps to the first image of each folder. 1 In single image playback mode, press the button. z The camera will - Canon PowerShot A540 | PowerShot A540 / A530 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 77
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 - Canon PowerShot A540 | PowerShot A540 / A530 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 78
z Use the television's controls to adjust the volume when playing a movie on a TV set (p. 88). z The sound cannot be played in slow motion playback. Editing Movies You can delete portions of recorded movies. Movies that are protected or less than 1 second long cannot be edited. 1 Select (Edit) in - Canon PowerShot A540 | PowerShot A540 / A530 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 79
. 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 PowerShot A540 | PowerShot A540 / A530 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 80
with each press of the FUNC./SET button. z This also can be set in the index playback mode. 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. 78 - Canon PowerShot A540 | PowerShot A540 / A530 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 81
single image playback and index playback), you can attach sound memos (up to 1 min.) to an image. The sound data is saved in the WAVE format. 1 (Play) Menu . See Menus and Settings (p. 23). 2 Use the or button to select an image to which to attach a sound memo and press . z The sound - Canon PowerShot A540 | PowerShot A540 / A530 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 82
images cannot be erased. 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. 23). 2 Press . z During automated playback, the - Canon PowerShot A540 | PowerShot A540 / A530 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 83
Protecting Images You can protect important images and movies from accidental erasure. 1 (Play) Menu . See Menus and Settings (p. 23). 2 Use the or button to select an image to protect and press . z Pressing the FUNC./SET button again cancels the setting. z You can also protect images in the - Canon PowerShot A540 | PowerShot A540 / A530 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 84
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 - Canon PowerShot A540 | PowerShot A540 / A530 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 85
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 PowerShot A540 | PowerShot A540 / A530 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 86
is pressed, printing will begin. All the Images on a Memory Card 1 84 2 (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 button is - Canon PowerShot A540 | PowerShot A540 / A530 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 87
z The output of some printers or photo developing services may not reflect the specified print settings. z selected images together at a reduced size in an index format. Prints the images in both the standard and index formats. Date (On/Off*) Adds the date to the print. File No. (On/Off*) Adds - Canon PowerShot A540 | PowerShot A540 / A530 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 88
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 PowerShot A540 | PowerShot A540 / A530 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 89
the FUNC./SET button again 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 according - Canon PowerShot A540 | PowerShot A540 / A530 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 90
IN and AUDIO IN jacks on the TV. Yellow VIDEO AUDIO Black 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. - NTSC: Japan - Canon PowerShot A540 | PowerShot A540 / A530 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 91
Troubleshooting Camera Camera will not operate. Power is not turned on. z Press the power button (Basic Guide p. 4). Memory card slot/battery cover is open. z Confirm that the memory card slot/ battery cover is securely closed (Basic Guide p. 1). Batteries are loaded in the z Reload the - Canon PowerShot A540 | PowerShot A540 / A530 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 92
flash to any setting other than (flash off), or secure the camera to something, such as a tripod (p. 17). appears. This displays when using a z These settings will be overwritten memory card that has print by those set by your camera settings or transfer settings set by (p. 86). 90 other DPOF - Canon PowerShot A540 | PowerShot A540 / A530 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 93
(p. 20). Memory card is full. z Insert a new memory card (Basic Guide p. 1). z If required, download the images to a computer and erase them from the memory card to make space. Memory card is not formatted correctly. SD memory card is write protected. z Format the memory card (p. 30). z If - Canon PowerShot A540 | PowerShot A540 / A530 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 94
your hand when used. The camera moves when the shutter button is pressed. z Setting the self-timer to (2 seconds) delays the lock, AF lock or on. manual focus to shoot (p. 50). Subject in recorded image is too dark. Insufficient light for shooting. z Set the flash to (Flash on) (Basic Guide - Canon PowerShot A540 | PowerShot A540 / A530 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 95
off dust particles or with digital cameras and does not insects in the air. This is constitute a malfunction. particularly noticeable when shooting using the wide angle or when you increase the aperture value in the aperture-priority AE mode*. * PowerShot A540 only Troubleshooting 93 - Canon PowerShot A540 | PowerShot A540 / A530 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 96
time. Memory card was formatted z Use a memory card formatted in in another device. your camera (p. 30). 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 - Canon PowerShot A540 | PowerShot A540 / A530 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 97
* The frame rate can be changed only for PowerShot A540. - Use a high-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. 8). Note the digital zoom is available while - Canon PowerShot A540 | PowerShot A540 / A530 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 98
the camera's LCD monitor back with a frame rate lower or on a computer. than the recorded one when output to a TV or video. You can play every frame by using the slow motion playback. *PowerShot A540 only Reading images from memory card is slow. Memory card was formatted z Use a memory card - Canon PowerShot A540 | PowerShot A540 / A530 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 99
batteries or Canon AA-size NiMH batteries (Basic Guide p. 1). Battery capacity drops due to low ambient temperatures. z If shooting in a cold location, warm the batteries such as by placing them in your pocket before using them. Battery shooting mode (Basic Guide p. 5). Troubleshooting 97 - Canon PowerShot A540 | PowerShot A540 / A530 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 100
Printing with a direct print compatible printer Cannot print The camera and printer are z Securely connect the camera and not properly connected. printer with the specified cable. The printer power is not turned on. z Turn on the printer power. The print connection method z - Canon PowerShot A540 | PowerShot A540 / A530 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 101
, then reformat the memory card. Please note that formatting will erase all the existing images and other data. Change the batteries Battery charge is insufficient to operate the camera. Replace both batteries immediately with unused AA-size alkaline batteries or fully charged Canon AA-size NiMH - Canon PowerShot A540 | PowerShot A540 / A530 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 102
memory card. Image too large You attempted to play back an image larger than 4992 x 3328 pixels or with a large data size. Incompatible JPEG format 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 - Canon PowerShot A540 | PowerShot A540 / A530 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 103
error The computer was unable to download the image due to the large amount of images (approx. 1000) stored on the memory card. Lens error, restart camera An error contact your Canon Customer Support Help Desk as there may be a problem with the lens. Exx (xx: number) Camera detected an error. Turn - Canon PowerShot A540 | PowerShot A540 / A530 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 104
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 Precautions z This camera uses AA-size alkaline batteries or Canon AAsize NiMH batteries (sold separately - Canon PowerShot A540 | PowerShot A540 / A530 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 105
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 PowerShot A540 | PowerShot A540 / A530 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 106
, apply force to them, or subject them to shocks or vibration. z Do not attempt to disassemble or alter the memory card. z Do not allow 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 - Canon PowerShot A540 | PowerShot A540 / A530 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 107
memory cards that have been formatted in your camera. • The card supplied with the camera may be used without further formatting. • When the camera is malfunctioning, a corrupted memory card might be the cause. Reformatting the memory card may solve the problem. • When a non-Canon brand memory card - Canon PowerShot A540 | PowerShot A540 / A530 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 108
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. z Do not mix batteries with different purchase dates or different charge states. When recharging batteries, always recharge all 4 of them at the same - Canon PowerShot A540 | PowerShot A540 / A530 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 109
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 in - Canon PowerShot A540 | PowerShot A540 / A530 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 110
will take approximately two hours (as determined by testing at Canon facilities). Charge batteries in an environment where the temperature is in the range 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 - Canon PowerShot A540 | PowerShot A540 / A530 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 111
the Lenses (Sold Separately) (PowerShot A540 only) The camera supports use of the separately sold Wide attachments. Please use the LCD monitor. Wide Converter WC-DC52 Use this converter for taking wide-angle shots. The wide converter changes the focal length of the camera body's lens by a factor - Canon PowerShot A540 | PowerShot A540 / A530 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 112
is a lens adapter required for attaching the wide converter, tele-converter and close-up lens (52 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 Ring Release - Canon PowerShot A540 | PowerShot A540 / A530 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 113
off the ring. 4 Align the z mark on the conversion lens 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. z To remove the conversion lens adapter, turn the adapter in the opposite direction with holding down the - Canon PowerShot A540 | PowerShot A540 / A530 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 114
images in mode. It will not be possible to use the PhotoStitch software from your computer to accurately stitch the images together. Using an following procedures to affix the camera and High-Power Flash to the supporting bracket. Please read the instructions accompanying the flash along with - Canon PowerShot A540 | PowerShot A540 / A530 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 115
modes is set to [Manual] (p. 65), the High- Power Flash will not fire. z The flash charge time will lengthen as the battery charge gets weaker. Always of the camera and flash resulting in damage to both. z Before attaching the bracket to the flash, check that the lithium battery (CR123A or - Canon PowerShot A540 | PowerShot A540 / A530 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 116
can damage the stomach or intestinal walls. 1 Confirm that the camera is turned off. 2 Slide the memory card slot / battery cover lock and open the cover. 3 Hook your nail onto the date battery holder and lightly pull it up. 4 Remove the battery holder in the direction indicated by the arrow. 114 - Canon PowerShot A540 | PowerShot A540 / A530 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 117
indicated by the arrow. (-) Side 6 Insert a new battery with the (-) side facing up. 7 Replace the battery holder and close the memory 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 - Canon PowerShot A540 | PowerShot A540 / A530 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 118
the lens lightly 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 Canon Customer Support leaflet. Viewfinder and LCD Monitor Use a lens blower brush to remove dust and dirt. If - Canon PowerShot A540 | PowerShot A540 / A530 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 119
is based on Canon's standard testing methods. Subject to change without notice. PowerShot A540/A530 (W): Max. wide angle (T): Max. telephoto Camera Effective Pixels : PowerShot A540: Approx. 6.0 million PowerShot A530: Approx. 5.0 million Image Sensor : PowerShot A540: 1/2.5-inch CCD (Total - Canon PowerShot A540 | PowerShot A540 / A530 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 120
PowerShot A540 Normal: 45 cm (1.5 ft.) - infinity Macro: 5 - 45 cm (W)/30 - 45 cm (T) (2.0 in. - 1.5 ft. (W)/12 in. - 1.5 ft. (T)) Manual equivalent * Camera automatically sets the optimal speed. : TTL auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H or Underwater (PowerShot A540 only) - Canon PowerShot A540 | PowerShot A540 / A530 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 121
: PowerShot A540: Approx. 2.3 shots/sec. (Large/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 - Canon PowerShot A540 | PowerShot A540 / A530 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 122
x 480 pixels Postcard Date Imprint: 1600 x 1200 pixels Widescreen: 2592 x 1456 pixels : PowerShot A540: Standard, Color Accent and Color Swap: 640 x 480 pixels (30 frames/sec., 15 frames/sec.) 320 x 240 pixels (30 frames/sec., 15 frames/sec.) Recording can continue until the memory card is full - Canon PowerShot A540 | PowerShot A540 / A530 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 123
64.0 x 43.2 mm (excluding protrusions) (3.56 x 2.52 x 1.70 in.) Weight (camera body only) : PowerShot A540: Approx. 180 g (6.35 oz.) Appendix PowerShot A530: Approx. 170 g (6.00 oz.) *1 This digital camera supports Exif 2.2 (also called "Exif Print"). Exif Print is a standard for enhancing the - Canon PowerShot A540 | PowerShot A540 / A530 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 124
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 normal temperature Playback - Canon PowerShot A540 | PowerShot A540 / A530 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 125
Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities PowerShot A540 : Card included with the camera 711 138 1118 1777 2747 4317 (Postcard Date Imprint Mode) 1600 x 1200 pixels 26 217 card has been formatted with a low level format). • This reflects standard shooting criteria established by Canon - Canon PowerShot A540 | PowerShot A540 / A530 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 126
PowerShot A530 : Card included with the camera x 480 pixels 56 460 88 711 138 1118 1777 2747 4317 (Postcard Date Imprint Mode) 1600 x 1200 pixels 26 217* 839 (Widescreen) 2592 card has been formatted with a low level format). • This reflects standard shooting criteria established by Canon - Canon PowerShot A540 | PowerShot A540 / A530 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 127
Movie PowerShot A540 Recording Frame Pixels Rate Standard 640 x 480 pixels Color Accent 320 x 240 Color Swap pixels : Card included with the camera SDC16M 7 sec. 15 sec. 22 sec. SDC128M 1 min. 4 sec. 2 min. 7 sec. 3 min. 1 sec. SDC512MSH 4 min. 9 sec. 8 min. 14 sec. 11 min. 42 sec. 43 sec. 5 - Canon PowerShot A540 | PowerShot A540 / A530 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 128
x 1200 pixels 1002 KB 558 KB 278 KB 640 x 480 pixels PowerShot A540 2816 x 1584 pixels PowerShot A530 2592 x 1456 pixels 249 KB 2026 KB 1890 KB 150 KB 1210 KB 1038 KB 84 KB 585 KB 519 KB PowerShot A540 Standard Color Accent Color Swap Fast Frame Rate Compact Recording Pixels 640 x - Canon PowerShot A540 | PowerShot A540 / A530 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 129
PowerShot A530 Recording Pixels Frame Rate File size Memory Card Interface Dimensions Weight Compatible with SD memory card standards 32.0 x 24.0 x 2.1 mm (1.3 x 0.9 x 0.1 in.) Approx. 2 g (0.07 oz.) NiMH Battery NB-3AH (Supplied with the separately sold NiMH Battery NB4-300 set or the Battery - Canon PowerShot A540 | PowerShot A540 / A530 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 130
only) CB-5AH: Approx. 95 g (3.4 oz.) CB-5AHE: Approx. 97 g (3.4 oz.) *1 When charging four NB-3AH batteries *2 When charging two NB-3AH batteries loaded one on each side of the battery charger Compact Power Adapter CA-PS800 (Included with the separately sold AC Adapter Kit ACK800) Rated Input - Canon PowerShot A540 | PowerShot A540 / A530 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 131
PowerShot A540 only Wide Converter WC-DC52 (Sold Separately) Magnification Focusing Range (from front of lens) mm (1.8 in.) Weight Approx. 86 g (3.0 oz.) (W) : Max. wide angle (T) : Max. telephoto *1 When mounted on PowerShot A540 *2 Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC52F is required when mounted on - Canon PowerShot A540 | PowerShot A540 / A530 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 132
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.) (W) : Max. wide angle (T) : Max. telephoto *1 When mounted on PowerShot A540 *2 Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC52F is required when mounted on - Canon PowerShot A540 | PowerShot A540 / A530 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 133
Shooting 34 Create Folder 68 Creative Zone Basic 7 Custom White Balance ...........56 D 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 - Canon PowerShot A540 | PowerShot A540 / A530 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 134
10 Magnifying 72 Maintenance 116 Manual Exposure 47 Manual Focus 51, 52 Memory Card Estimated Capacities ....... 123 Formatting 105 Handling 104 Inserting Basic 1 Menu FUNC. Menu 24 Menu List 24 Menus and Settings 22 My Camera Menu ........ 23, 28 Play Menu 25 Print Menu - Canon PowerShot A540 | PowerShot A540 / A530 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 135
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 8 133 - Canon PowerShot A540 | PowerShot A540 / A530 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 136
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 PowerShot A540 | PowerShot A540 / A530 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 137
the instructions, and on, the user is encouraged to try 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. If such changes - Canon PowerShot A540 | PowerShot A540 / A530 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 138
AF-assist Beam Flash Adjust (PowerShot A540 only) +/- (Flash) Flash Output Drive Mode Single Shot Continuous Shooting 10 sec., 2 sec. Self Timer Custom AF Frame AF Lock Manual Focus MF-Point Zoom Macro Mode Digital Zoom Exposure Compensation {{{{{U- {{{{ z z z z z S - z z z z p. 32 - Canon PowerShot A540 | PowerShot A540 / A530 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 139
Macro mode -AF lock -Manual focus The following Self-timer -Exposure Compensation -Digital Zoom 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
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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