Canon PowerShot SX40 HS PowerShot SX40 HS Camera User Guide - Page 13

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1 Getting Started This chapter explains preparations before shooting, how to shoot in A mode, and then how to view and erase the images you take. The latter part of this chapter explains how to shoot and view movies and transfer images to a computer. Attaching Included Items/Holding the Camera • Attach the included strap and place it around your neck to avoid dropping the camera during use. • Attach the included lens cap cord to the strap. • Be sure to remove the lens cap before turning on the camera. Clip the lens cap to the neck strap when not in use. • When not in use, store the camera with the lens cap attached. • Refer to p. 180 for details on the included case for the hot shoe cap. Keep your arms tight against your body while holding the camera firmly by the sides when shooting. Be sure that your fingers do not block the flash while it is raised. 13

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Getting Started
This chapter explains preparations before shooting, how to shoot in
A
mode, and then how to view and erase the images you take. The
latter part of this chapter explains how to shoot and view movies and
transfer images to a computer.
Attaching Included Items/Holding the Camera
•
Attach the included strap and place it around your neck to avoid dropping
the camera during use.
•
Attach the included lens cap cord to the strap.
•
Be sure to remove the lens cap before turning on the camera. Clip the lens
cap to the neck strap when not in use.
•
When not in use, store the camera with the lens cap attached.
•
Refer to p. 180 for details on the included case for the hot shoe cap.
1
Keep your arms tight against your body while
holding the camera firmly by the sides when
shooting. Be sure that your fingers do not
block the flash while it is raised.