Canon PowerShot SX40 HS PowerShot SX40 HS Camera User Guide - Page 180

Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately) You can make your flash photography even better with the use of a Speedlite EX series flash (sold separately, p. 212). With Speedlite 320EX (sold separately), you can use the LED light to shoot movies. • When a Speedlite EX series flash is mounted, you cannot set the built-in flash. • Using a non-Canon brand flash (particularly a high-voltage flash) or flash accessories may inhibit normal operation or damage the camera. • Please also read the Speedlite EX series manual included with the flash. • Some functions on Speedlite EX series flashes may not be available when used with this camera. Using the Hot Shoe Cap Attach the case for the hot shoe cap to the strap. z Remove the strap from the camera. z Pass the strap through the back of the case. z Attach the strap to the camera (p. 13). Remove the hot shoe cap. z Push ( ) and lift ( ) the cap to remove it. z To avoid losing the cap when you remove it, place it in the case you attached to the strap. Attaching the Hot Shoe Cap z Attach the hot shoe cap to protect the hot shoe when not using an externally mounted flash. z Slide ( ) and push down ( ) to attach the cap. 180