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- Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 1
, click the chapter title at right. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Tv, Av, and M Mode 6 Playback Mode 7 Wi-Fi Functions 8 Setting Menu 9 Accessories 10 Appendix Index © CANON INC. 2016 CT0-D023-000-F101-B 1 - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 2
. However, not all memory cards have been verified to work with the camera. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Tv, Av, and M Mode 6 Playback Mode 7 Wi-Fi Functions 8 Setting Menu 9 Accessories 10 Appendix Index 2 - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 3
and review some test shots initially to make sure the images were recorded correctly. Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are not liable for any consequential damages arising from any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including memory cards, that - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 4
Tripod socket (14) Memory card/battery cover (1) (2) (3) (4) (13) (9) (10) (11) (12) (1) Screen (Monitor) (2) Microphone (3) Power button (4) Mode Dial (5) Movie button (6) [ (Exposure compensation)] / [ (Single-image erase)] button (7) AV OUT (Audio/video output) / DIGITAL terminal (8) HDMITM - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 5
Pack and Your Memory Card (Commercially Available 19 Removing the Battery Pack and Memory Card 19 Setting the Date and Time 20 Changing the Date and Time 20 Display Language 21 Trying the Camera Out 22 Shooting (Smart Auto 22 Viewing 23 Erasing Images 24 Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 25 - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 6
the Constant Face Display Size 42 Easily Reacquiring Subjects with Auto Zooming (Seek Assist 42 Using the Self-Timer 43 Using the Self-Timer to Avoid Camera Shake 43 Customizing the Self-Timer 44 Continuous Shooting 44 Image Display during Playback 45 Using Face ID 45 Personal Information - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 7
Balance 71 Custom White Balance 71 Changing Image Color Tones (My Colors 71 Custom Color 72 Shooting Range and Focusing 73 Shooting Close-Ups (Macro 73 Shooting in Manual Focus Mode 73 Easily Identifying the Focus Area (MF Peaking 74 Digital Tele-Converter 74 Changing the AF Frame Mode - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 8
115 Using Another Access Point 117 Previous Access Points 117 Saving Images to a Computer 118 Preparing to Register a Computer 118 Installing the Software 118 Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Tv, Av - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 9
Points 123 Sending Images to a Registered Web Service 123 Registering Web Services 123 Registering CANON iMAGE GATEWAY 124 Registering Other Web Services 125 Uploading Images to Web Services 126 Printing Images Wirelessly from a Connected Printer........... 127 Sending Images to Another Camera - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 10
Mode FUNC. Menu 177 Handling Precautions 177 Specifications 178 Camera 178 Number of Shots/Recording Time, Playback Time 179 Shooting Range 179 Number of Shots per Memory Card 180 Recording Time per Memory Card 180 Battery Pack NB-6LH 181 Battery Charger CB-2LY/CB-2LYE 181 Lens Hood - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 11
Radio Wave Interference Precautions 184 Security Precautions 184 Trademarks and Licensing 185 Disclaimer 186 Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Tv, Av, and M Mode 6 Playback Mode 7 Wi-Fi Functions 8 Setting Menu - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 12
=79 ●● Include yourself in the shot (Self-Timer) -- =43, =64 ●● Movie clips and photos together (Movie Digest) -- =34 Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Tv, Av, and M Mode 6 Playback Mode 7 Wi-Fi Functions 8 Setting - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 13
-- =112 ●● Share images online -- =123 ●● Send images to a computer -- =118 Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Tv, Av, and M Mode 6 Playback Mode 7 Wi-Fi Functions 8 Setting Menu 9 Accessories 10 Appendix Index 13 - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 14
objects get inside, remove the battery pack/batteries or unplug immediately. ●● Do not rated capacity of the electrical outlet or wiring accessories. Do not use if the plug is Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 15
in for a long period of time may cause it to overheat and distort, resulting in fire. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Tv, Av, and M Mode 6 Playback Mode 7 Wi-Fi Functions 8 Setting Menu 9 Accessories 10 Appendix - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 16
batteries, do not use batteries that have different levels of charge together, and do not use old and new batteries together. Do not insert the batteries damage to the screen. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Tv, - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 17
Basic Guide Basic Operations Basic information and instructions, from initial preparations to shooting and playback Initial Preparations Prepare for shooting as follows. Attaching Accessories (5) (4) (3) (2) (1) 1 Attach the strap. ●●Attach the included strap to the camera as shown. ●●On the - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 18
battery pack. ●●After unplugging the battery charger, remove the battery pack by pushing it in (1) and up (2). ●● To protect the battery 24 hours. ●● For battery chargers that use a battery pack. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 19
of the arrow. ●●The battery pack will pop up. Remove the memory card. ●●Push the memory card in until it clicks, and then slowly release it. ●●The memory card will pop up. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Tv, Av - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 20
[ ] button. 2 Choose [Date/Time]. ●●Move the zoom lever to choose the [ ] tab. ●●Press the [ Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Tv, Av, and M Mode 6 Playback Mode 7 Wi-Fi Functions 8 Setting Menu 9 Accessories 10 Appendix Index 20 - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 21
You can also change the display language by pressing the [ ] button and choosing [Language ] on the [ ] tab. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Tv, Av, and M Mode 6 Playback Mode 7 Wi-Fi Functions 8 Setting Menu - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 22
Images Movies Follow these instructions to turn the camera on, shoot still images or movies, and then view them. Shooting (Smart Auto) For fully automatic selection of the optimal settings for specific scenes, simply let the camera determine the subject and shooting conditions. 1 Turn the camera - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 23
[ ][ ] buttons to browse through images. ●●To return to single-image display, press the [ ] button. ●●Movies are identified by a [ To play movies, go to step 3. ] icon. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Tv, Av - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 24
buttons to choose [Cancel], and then press the [ ] button. ●● You can choose multiple images to erase at once (=97). Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Tv, Av, and M Mode 6 Playback Mode 7 Wi-Fi Functions 8 Setting - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 25
can turn the camera off when the lens is retracted by pressing the [ ] button. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Tv, Av, and M Mode 6 Playback Mode 7 Wi-Fi Functions 8 Setting Menu 9 Accessories 10 Appendix Index - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 26
images will be blurry if you move the camera (or the subject moves) before the shutter sound ends. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Tv, Av, and M Mode 6 Playback Mode 7 Wi-Fi Functions 8 Setting Menu 9 Accessories - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 27
affect recorded images. ●● For playback display options, see "Switching Display Modes" (= 85). Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Tv, Av, and M Mode 6 Playback Mode 7 Wi-Fi Functions 8 Setting Menu 9 Accessories 10 - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 28
. menu as follows. Note that menu items and options vary depending on the shooting mode (=170) or playback mode (=177). 1 Access the FUNC. menu. restore the camera's default settings (=144). Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 29
selected shooting or playback mode (=172 - =177). 1 Access the menu screen. ●●Press the [ ] button. 2 Choose a tab. ●●Move the zoom lever restore the camera's default settings (=144). Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 30
blinks green, never turn the camera off, open the memory card/battery cover, or shake or jolt the camera. This may corrupt images or damage the camera or memory card. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Tv, Av, and - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 31
and hold the [ ] button, then press the power button to display the clock. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Tv, Av, and M Mode 6 Playback Mode 7 Wi-Fi Functions 8 Setting Menu 9 Accessories 10 Appendix Index 31 - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 32
Determined Settings For fully automatic selection of the optimal settings for specific scenes, simply let the camera determine the subject and shooting conditions. Shooting (Smart Auto) Still Images Movies 1 Turn the camera on. ●●Press the power button. ●●The startup screen is displayed. 2 Enter - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 33
all the way toward [ ] (telephoto) or [ ] (wide angle), and to zoom in (2) or out slowly, move it just a little in the desired direction. 4 Shoot. Shooting Still Images 1) Focus. ●●Press the shutter button halfway. The camera beeps twice after focusing, and AF frames are displayed to indicate - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 34
will stop automatically when the memory card becomes full. ●● The flash firing during shots indicates that the camera has automatically attempted to ensure optimal colors in the main subject and background (Multi-area White Balance). Shooting in Hybrid Auto Mode Still Images Movies You can make - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 35
the Same Size Shown before Shooting" (= 53). ●● Audio is recorded in stereo. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Tv, Av, and M Mode 6 Playback Mode 7 Wi-Fi Functions 8 Setting Menu 9 Accessories 10 Appendix Index 35 - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 36
date and time are correct (=20). ●● Depending on the scene, the scene icon may not match actual shooting conditions, or it may not be possible to shoot with your expected effect, color, or brightness. Try shooting in [ ] mode (= 68). Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Auto Mode - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 37
photo opportunity of children who move around, the camera will capture three consecutive images for each shot. ●● In some scenes, expected images may not be saved, and images may not look as expected. ●● Focus, image brightness, and color are determined by the first shot. ●● When you want to shoot - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 38
ZoomPlus). -- Blue range: digital zoom range where the image will appear grainy. ●● Because the blue range will not be available at some resolution settings (=50), the maximum zoom factor can be achieved by following step 1. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Auto Mode / Hybrid - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 39
> [Digital Zoom] > [Off]. Easily Reacquiring Subjects after Manual Zooming (Framing Assist - Seek) Still Images Movies If you lose track of a subject while zoomed in, you can find it more easily by temporarily zooming out. 1 Look for the lost subject. ●●Press and hold the [ ] button. ●●The camera - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 40
] > [Off]. Image stabilization optimal for shooting at the telephoto end is activated. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Tv, Av, and M Mode 6 Playback Mode 7 Wi-Fi Functions 8 Setting Menu 9 Accessories 10 Appendix - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 41
, move the zoom to any position and stop the zoom until the face is detected. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Tv, Av, and M Mode 6 Playback Mode 7 Wi-Fi Functions 8 Setting Menu 9 Accessories 10 Appendix Index - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 42
, the camera zooms in again. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Tv, Av, and M Mode 6 Playback Mode 7 Wi-Fi Functions 8 Setting Menu 9 Accessories 10 Appendix Index 4 Shoot. ●●Pressing the [ ] button again. Then - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 43
described in "Auto Zooming to Keep Faces at a Constant Size", choose MENU (=29) > [ ] tab > [ Auto Settings] > [Seek Assist] > [Off]. Using the Self-Timer Still Images Movies With the self-timer, you can include yourself in group photos or other timed shots. The camera will shoot about 10 seconds - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 44
●● When you specify multiple shots, image brightness and white balance are determined by the first shot. More time is required between shots when the flash fires or when you have specified to take many shots. Shooting will stop automatically when the memory card becomes full. ●● When a delay longer - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 45
for them when shooting. In [ ] mode, the camera can recognize babies and children based on registered birthdays and optimize settings for them when shooting. This function is also useful when searching for a specific registered person among a large number of images (=88). Registering people - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 46
[ ] button. 2 Register face information. ●●Aim the camera so that the face of the person you want to register that the face is recognized, and then shoot. ●●If the face is not recognized, Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 47
/ Edit Info] and press the [ ] button. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Tv, Av, and M Mode 6 Playback Mode 7 Wi-Fi Functions 8 Setting Menu 9 Accessories 10 Appendix Index 2 Choose a person to check or edit their - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 48
the names recorded in previously shot images will remain the same. Overwriting and Registering Face ID Information" (=46) to shoot, and then register the new face information. angle. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 49
images at 3.5 x 5-inch or A-series sizes. Square aspect ratio. ●● Not available in [ ] mode. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Tv, Av, and M Mode 6 Playback Mode 7 Wi-Fi Functions 8 Setting Menu 9 Accessories - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 50
lamps may be corrected by mistake. ●● Try taking some test shots first to make sure you obtain the desired results. ●● In continuous shooting (=44), this setting is set to [Off] and cannot be changed. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 3 Other - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 51
maximum movie length at each level of image quality that will fit on a memory card, see"Recording Time per Memory Card" (= 180). ●●Press the [ not recorded in your shots. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Tv, Av, - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 52
close to the camera and their face is too large for the screen, or if the camera detects subject movement -- When digital zoom is used (= image display area changes and subjects are enlarged (=53). Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 53
Shooting Still Images Movies Normally, once movie recording begins, the image display area changes and subjects are enlarged to allow for image straightening and correction of significant camera Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 54
Camera Operation Customize shooting functions on the [ ] tab of the menu screen as follows. For instructions on menu functions, see "Using the Menu Screen" (= 29). Deactivating the AF-Assist Beam Still Images Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 55
protect (=94) or tag images as favorites (=100) by pressing the [ ] button. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Tv, Av, and M Mode 6 Playback Mode 7 Wi-Fi Functions 8 Setting Menu 9 Accessories 10 Appendix Index 55 - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 56
right, and for more subdued images, adjust it to the left. For a warm, reddish tone, adjust the level to the right, and for a cool, bluish tone, adjust it to the left. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Tv, Av, and - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 57
Special Natural All effects Images resemble old photos Images are generated in one color Bold, distinctive-looking images Subdued, natural-looking images Recording Movies with a Variety of Effects Once the movie is shot, the camera determines the subject and shooting scene and automatically - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 58
types of memory cards may delay your next shot even longer. ●● Shooting may slow down depending on shooting conditions, camera settings, and the zoom position. ●● If you are shooting in [ ] Auto mode (=41), continuous shooting is not supported. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 59
, without the need to hold the camera very still (as with a tripod). ●●A single image is created by combining consecutive shots, reducing camera shake and image noise. Shooting under Low Light (Low Light) Still Images Movies ●●Shoot with minimal camera and subject shake even in low-light - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 60
1 Choose [ ]. ●●Follow steps 1 - 2 in "Specific Scenes" (=59) and choose [ ]. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Tv, Av, and M Mode 6 Playback Mode 7 Wi-Fi Functions 8 Setting Menu 9 Accessories 10 Appendix Index 60 - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 61
Warm Cool 3 Shoot. Shots resemble toy camera images. Images have a warmer tone than with [Standard]. Images have a cooler tone than with [Standard]. ●● Try taking some test shots first, to make sure you obtain the desired results. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Auto - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 62
with the effect applied. 3 Shoot. ●● Try taking some test shots first, to make sure you obtain the desired results. Shooting in Monochrome Still Images Shoot images in black and white, sepia, or blue and white. Movies 1 Choose [ ]. ●●Follow steps 1 - 2 in "Specific Scenes" (=59) and choose - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 63
to take picture] is displayed. ●●The lamp blinks and the self-timer sound is played. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Tv, Av, and M Mode 6 Playback Mode 7 Wi-Fi Functions 8 Setting Menu 9 Accessories 10 Appendix - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 64
Still Images Movies The camera will shoot about two seconds after detecting that the face of another person (such as the photographer) has entered the shooting area (=75) . This is useful when including yourself in group photos or similar shots. 1 Choose [ ]. ●●Follow steps 1 - 2 in "Specific - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 65
black bars indicate image areas not recorded. 2 Configure the setting to suit the movie (=169). 3 Shoot Changing Image Brightness before Shooting Still Images Movies Before shooting, Shoot (=65). Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 66
that it is not used. However, when shooting dark scenes, the image may appear dark. ●●Press the [ ] [ ]. Sound Settings Still Images Movies Disabling the Wind Filter 29). Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 67
●●Black bars are displayed on the top and bottom edges of the screen. They indicate that this image area cannot be recorded. 2 Shoot (=65). ●● iFrame is a video format developed by Apple Inc. ●● The movie quality is [ ] (=51) and cannot be changed. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 68
preferred shooting style ●● Instructions in this chapter apply to the camera with Shooting in Program AE ([P] Mode) Still Images Movies You can customize many function settings to suit your preferred shooting Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 69
within the [ ] (Spot AE Point frame), displayed in the center of the screen. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Tv, Av, and M Mode 6 Playback Mode 7 Wi-Fi Functions 8 Setting Menu 9 Accessories 10 Appendix Index 69 - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 70
or may cause images to appear grainy. ●● You can also correct existing images (=103). Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Tv, Av, and M Mode 6 Playback Mode 7 Wi-Fi Functions 8 Setting Menu 9 Accessories 10 Appendix - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 71
as converting images to sepia or black and white. ●●Press the [ ] button, choose [ ] in the menu, and choose the desired option (= 28). ●●The option you configured is now displayed. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 72
images sharper. Tones down contrast and color saturation for subdued images. Creates sepia tone images. Creates black and white images Images Movies Choose the desired level of image in "Changing Image Color Tones ( Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 73
In the yellow bar display area below the zoom bar, [ gray and the camera will not focus. ] will turn ●● To prevent camera shake, try mounting the camera on a tripod and shooting with the camera set to [ ] (=43). Shooting in Manual Focus Mode Still Images Movies When focusing is not possible in - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 74
in to enlarge the subject to the same size following step 2 in "Zooming In Closer on Subjects (Digital Zoom)" (=38). Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Tv, Av, and M Mode 6 Playback Mode 7 Wi-Fi Functions 8 Setting - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 75
digital zoom (=38) or digital tele-converter (=74), and in manual focus mode (=73). ●● To compose shots so that subjects are positioned at the edge or in a corner, first aim the camera to shoot halfway with [AF-Point Zoom] (=52) set to [On]. Face AiAF Still Images Movies ●● Detects people - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 76
. ●● [AF-Point Zoom] on the [ ] tab is not available is not available. ●● The camera can detect subjects Shooting with Servo AF Still Images Movies This mode helps avoid missing shots of subjects in motion, because the camera continues to focus on the subject and adjust the exposure as long - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 77
(=29). Helps avoid missing sudden photo opportunities, because On the camera constantly focuses on subjects until you press the shutter button halfway. Off Conserves battery power, because the camera does not focus constantly. Shooting with the AF Lock Still Images Movies The focus can be - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 78
, camera settings, and the zoom position. ●● As more shots are taken, shooting may slow down. ●● Shooting may slow down if the flash fires. ●● Even if you set to [ ], continuous shooting is not supported in [ ] mode (=40) and [ ] Auto mode (=41). Flash Changing the Flash Mode Still Images Movies - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 79
camera-shake inducing, low-light conditions. In this case, mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to keep it still. Adjusting the Flash Exposure Compensation Still Images Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 80
ratio can fit on a memory card, see "Number of Shots per Memory Card" (= 180). ●●Press the [ ] button, choose [ ] in the menu, and choose the desired option (= 28). Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Tv, Av - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 81
Instructions in this chapter apply to the camera as set to the respective mode. Specific Shutter Speeds ([Tv] Mode) Still Images Movies Set your preferred shutter speed before shooting as follows. The camera Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 82
the lens) ●● To avoid exposure problems in [ ] and [ ] modes camera, even when standard exposure cannot otherwise be obtained. However, safety shift is disabled when the flash fires. Specific Shutter Speeds and Aperture Values ([M] Mode) Still Images Movies Follow these steps before shooting - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 83
value, the exposure level may change if you adjust the zoom or recompose the shot. ●● Screen brightness may change Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Tv, Av, and M Mode 6 Playback Mode 7 Wi-Fi Functions 8 Setting Menu 9 Accessories - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 84
. ●●To browse images grouped by shooting date, press the [ ][ ] buttons in Scroll Display mode. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Tv, Av, and M Mode 6 Playback Mode 7 Wi-Fi Functions 8 Setting Menu 9 Accessories 10 - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 85
Last shot]. ●● To change the transition shown between images, access MENU (=29) and choose your desired effect on Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Tv, Av, and M Mode 6 Playback Mode 7 Wi-Fi Functions 8 Setting Menu 9 Accessories - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 86
a smartphone connected to the camera via Wi-Fi, you can geotag images on the camera, adding information such as latitude, longitude, and elevation (=134). You can review this information in the GPS information display. ●●Latitude, longitude, elevation, and UTC (shooting date and time) are listed - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 87
images shot using Face ID, choose MENU (=29) > [ ] tab > [Face ID Info] > [Name Display] > [Off]. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Tv, Av, and M Mode 6 Playback Mode 7 Wi-Fi Functions 8 Setting Menu 9 Accessories - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 88
no corresponding images for some conditions, those conditions will not be available. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Tv, Av, and M Mode 6 Playback Mode 7 Wi-Fi Functions 8 Setting Menu 9 Accessories 10 Appendix - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 89
Images Jump to Favorites Jump Shot Date Single image Jump 10 Images Jump 100 Images Displays images tagged as favorites (=100). Jumps to the first image in each group of images Image jump with ]. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 90
of Images from Each Shot (Creative Shot)" (=57) is only shown immediately after you shoot. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Tv, Av, and M Mode 6 Playback Mode 7 Wi-Fi Functions 8 Setting Menu 9 Accessories 10 - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 91
image. ●●Following the procedure in "Checking People Detected in Face ID" (= 87), choose an image face. When multiple names are displayed in an image, press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 92
filtered display (=88), only images matching search conditions are played. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Tv, Av, and M Mode 6 Playback Mode 7 Wi-Fi Functions 8 Setting Menu 9 Accessories 10 Appendix Index 92 - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 93
displayed -- Images are shown in filtered display (=88) -- During group playback (=90) Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Tv, Av, and M Mode 6 Playback Mode 7 Wi-Fi Functions 8 Setting Menu 9 Accessories 10 Appendix - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 94
Protected images on a memory card will be erased if you format the card (=141, =142). ●● Protected images cannot be erased using the camera's press the [ ] button. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Tv, Av, and - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 95
the [ ] button. ●●Images before the first image cannot be selected as the last image. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Tv, Av, and M Mode 6 Playback Mode 7 Wi-Fi Functions 8 Setting Menu 9 Accessories 10 Appendix - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 96
then press the [ ] button. ●●The current image is now erased. ●●To cancel erasure, press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose [Cancel], and then press the [ ] button. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Tv, Av, and M Mode - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 97
to specify other images. 3 Erase the image. ●●Press the [ ] button to display the confirmation screen. ●●Press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose [OK], and then press the [ ] button. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 98
you press the button, the image is rotated 90°. Press the [ ] button to complete the setting. ●● Rotation is not possible when [Auto Rotate] is set to [Off] (= 99). Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Tv, Av, and - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 99
vertically, and rotated images will be displayed in the rotated orientation. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Tv, Av, and M Mode 6 Playback Mode 7 Wi-Fi Functions 8 Setting Menu 9 Accessories 10 Appendix Index - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 100
be tagged as favorites if you switch to Shooting mode or turn the camera off before finishing the setup process in step 3. ●● Images which are set as Favorites can easily be extracted when creating an album (=106). Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 101
can specify a portion of an image to save as a separate image file. 1 Choose [Cropping]. ●●Press the [ ] button, and then choose [Cropping] on the [ ] tab (= 29). Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Tv, Av, and - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 102
[ ] button. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Tv, Av, and M Mode 6 Playback Mode 7 Wi-Fi Functions 8 Setting Menu 9 Accessories 10 Appendix Index 4 Save as a new image and review. ●●Follow steps 4 - 5 in "Resizing - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 103
by the camera is now corrected, and frames are displayed around corrected image areas. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Tv, Av, and M Mode 6 Playback Mode 7 Wi-Fi Functions 8 Setting Menu 9 Accessories 10 Appendix - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 104
[ ] mark on the left will be cut, while in [ ] the portion after the nearest [ ] mark on the right will be cut. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Tv, Av, and M Mode 6 Playback Mode 7 Wi-Fi Functions 8 Setting Menu - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 105
3 Review the edited movie. ●● ●● If the memory card lacks sufficient space, only [Overwrite] will be available. ●● Movies may not be saved if the battery pack runs out [Overwrite]. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 106
from the images related to a specific image, date, or person whose Face ID has been registered. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Tv, Av, and M Mode 6 Playback Mode 7 Wi-Fi Functions 8 Setting Menu 9 Accessories 10 - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 107
shooting date/time and personal information for the image. memory card. ●●Following steps 1 - 4 in "Viewing an Album (Story Highlights)" (= 106), choose [Music Settings], and press the [ ] button. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 108
, seven different BGM are recorded in the memory card. ●●To use a memory card in which BGM has been recorded, follow Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Tv, Av, and M Mode 6 Playback Mode 7 Wi-Fi Functions 8 Setting Menu 9 Accessories - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 109
●● When you have chosen [Image Selection], you can select a maximum of is displayed with the still images, short clip movies or Creative for some images. Combining Short Clips Still Images Movies Many Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 110
that you want to play and press the [ ] button. ●● Moving the zoom lever toward [ ] on the screen in step 2 will play the chosen movie image quality of You should use a fully charged battery pack. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 111
or Web service via CANON iMAGE GATEWAY. ●● Printers Send images wirelessly to a PictBridge-compatible printer (supporting DPS over IP) to print them. ●● Another Camera Send images wirelessly between Wi-Fi compatible Canon cameras. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Auto - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 112
choose to send is displayed. Choose an image to send it. Follow the instructions in the following section for NFC-initiated connection to a camera that is off or in Shooting mode. Connecting via NFC When Camera Is Off or in Shooting Mode 1 Install Camera Connect. ●●Activate NFC on the smartphone and - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 113
browse, import, or geotag images on the camera or shoot remotely. 4 Send images. ●●Press the buttons to is displayed after the image is sent, and the image transfer screen is displayed again Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 114
Connections require that a memory card be in the camera. ●● You can change the nickname of the camera displayed on the screen of step 2 (=112). ●● Not all NFC-compatible smartphones have an N-Mark ( ). For details, refer to the smartphone user manual. ●● You can also send multiple images at once and - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 115
the target camera is displayed on your smartphone, choose the camera to pair them. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Tv, Av, and M Mode 6 Playback Mode 7 Wi-Fi Functions 8 Setting Menu 9 Accessories 10 Appendix - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 116
send the current image by choosing [Send this image] on the screen in step 9. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Tv, Av, and M Mode 6 Playback Mode 7 Wi-Fi Functions 8 Setting Menu 9 Accessories 10 Appendix Index - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 117
when you establish a connection, and then follow the procedure in "Using Another Access Point" (= 117) from step 4. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Tv, Av, and M Mode 6 Playback Mode 7 Wi-Fi Functions 8 Setting - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 118
Mac OS, click the [Applications] folder ► [Canon Utilities], and then move the folder of the software that you want to uninstall to the Trash. Empty the Trash. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Tv, Av, and M Mode - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 119
the camera to the computer wirelessly. 1 Confirm that the computer is connected to an access point. ●●For instructions on checking your network connection, refer to the computer user manual. 2 Configure the setting. ●●Click in the following order: [Start] menu ► [All Programs] ► [Canon Utilities - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 120
supported device. 1 Confirm that the computer is connected to an access point. ●●For instructions on checking the connection, refer to the device and access point user manuals button. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 121
(such as one installed on your computer by default or general software) that supports images shot with a camera. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Tv, Av, and M Mode 6 Playback Mode 7 Wi-Fi Functions 8 Setting Menu - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 122
Manual Settings] in step 2 to complete access point settings manually. Follow on-screen instructions and enter an SSID, security settings, and a password. ●● When you use an access point Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 123
for each Web service you want to register. ●● Separate ISP connection and access point fees may be applicable. ●● You can also download the user manual from CANON iMAGE GATEWAY. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Tv - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 124
. ●●Once the camera is connected to CANON iMAGE GATEWAY via the access point, a screen is displayed for entering an e-mail address. ●●Enter your e-mail address, press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose [Next], and then press the [ ] button. 6 Enter a four-digit number. ●●Enter any four-digit number, press - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 125
access the Camera Web Link Settings page. ●●From a computer or smartphone, access http://www.canon.com/cig/ to visit CANON iMAGE GATEWAY. 2 Configure the Web service you want to use. ●●Using your computer or smartphone, display the Web service settings screen. ●●Follow the instructions displayed on - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 126
that a memory card with saved images be in the camera. ●● You can also send multiple images at once, resize images, and add comments before sending (=129). ●● You can send the current image by choosing [Send this image] on the screen in step 3. ●● To look at images sent to CANON iMAGE GATEWAY from - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 127
instructions, see "Printing Images" (= 154). ●●To end the connection, press the [ ] button, press the [ ][ ] buttons on the confirmation screen to choose [OK], and then press the [ ] button. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 128
via Wi-Fi and send images between them as follows. ●● Only Canon-brand cameras equipped with a Wi-Fi function can be connected to wirelessly. You cannot connect to a Canon-brand camera that does not have a Wi-Fi function, even if it supports FlashAir/Eye-Fi cards. 1 Access the Wi-Fi menu. ●●Press - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 129
Sending Multiple Images" (=129), choose [Select Range] and press the [ ] button. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Tv, Av, and M Mode 6 Playback Mode 7 Wi-Fi Functions 8 Setting Menu 9 Accessories 10 Appendix Index - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 130
medium, [ ] low, [ ] weak ●● Sending images to Web services will take less time when resending images you have already sent that are still on the CANON iMAGE GATEWAY server. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Tv, Av - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 131
comment set in CANON iMAGE GATEWAY is automatically sent. ●● You can also annotate multiple images before sending them. The same comment is added to all images sent together. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Tv - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 132
Sending Images Automatically (Image Sync) Images on the memory card that have not been transferred already can be sent to a computer or Web services via CANON iMAGE GATEWAY. Note that images cannot be sent only to Web services. Initial Preparations Preparing the Camera Register [ ] as the - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 133
so that you can view and download images on your smartphone. ●● For information on Canon Online Photo Album operations, see the Canon Online Photo Album Help. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Tv, Av, and M Mode - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 134
others, as when posting images online where many others can view them. Shooting Remotely As you check a shooting screen on your smartphone, you can use it to shoot remotely. 1 Secure the camera. ●●Once remote shooting begins, the camera lens will come out. Lens motion from zooming may also move the - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 135
the item to edit, and then press the [ ] button. ●●The items you can change depend on the device or service. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Tv, Av, and M Mode 6 Playback Mode 7 Wi-Fi Functions 8 Setting Menu - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 136
Info] (=136) Connection Web Services OOOO - -O- - - ) that is displayed on the camera. ●●Following step 4 in the Camera Nickname You can change the nickname of the camera displayed Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 137
ownership of the camera to another person, or dispose of it. Resetting the Wi-Fi settings will also clear all Web service settings. Be All] on the [ ] tab (=144). Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Tv, Av, and M Mode - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 138
Camera Operations Silence camera sounds camera on. ●● Sound is not played during movies (=84) if you mute camera the Volume Adjust the volume of individual camera sounds as follows. ●●Choose [Volume], Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 139
Date and Time" (= 20). 1 Specify your 20) will automatically update your [ Home] time and date. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Tv, Av, and M Mode 6 Playback Mode 7 Wi-Fi Functions 8 Setting Menu 9 Accessories - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 140
you to conserve battery power in Shooting mode. When the camera is not in use, the screen quickly darkens to reduce battery consumption. 1 Configure (=140) to [On]. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Tv, Av, and - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 141
total card capacity indicated on the formatting screen may be less than the advertised capacity. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Tv, Av, and M Mode 6 Playback Mode 7 Wi-Fi Functions 8 Setting Menu 9 Accessories - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 142
after the last number of existing images on newly inserted memory cards. To start saving shots from 0001, use an empty or formatted (=141) memory card. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Tv, Av, and M Mode - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 143
Images will now be saved in folders created on the shooting date. Metric / Non-Metric Display Change the unit of measurement shown in GPS elevation information (=134), the zoom . Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 144
recorded (=71) -- Shooting mode chosen in [ ] (=59). -- Wi-Fi settings (=111) Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Tv, Av, and M Mode 6 Playback Mode 7 Wi-Fi Functions 8 Setting Menu 9 Accessories 10 Appendix Index - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 145
the camera in more ways with optional Canon accessories and other compatible accessories sold separately System Map Included Accessories Neck Strap Battery Pack Battery Charger NB-6LH*1 CB-2LY/CB-2LYE*1 Lens Cap (with cord) Flash USB Cable (camera end: Mini-B)*2 Memory Card Card Reader - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 146
caused by the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories (e.g., a leakage and/or explosion of a battery pack). Please note that this warranty does which may damage the battery pack. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 147
Canon retailer. Connect Station CS100 ●●A media hub for storing camera images, viewing on a connected TV, printing wirelessly on a Wi-Fi-compatible printer, sharing over the Internet, and more. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 148
operating sounds are not played while the camera is connected to an HDTV. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Tv, Av, and M Mode 6 Playback Mode 7 Wi-Fi Functions 8 Setting Menu 9 Accessories 10 Appendix Index 148 - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 149
, AF-Point Zoom (=52), MF-Point Zoom (=73), and MF Peaking (=74) are not available. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Tv, Av, and M Mode 6 Playback Mode 7 Wi-Fi Functions 8 Setting Menu 9 Accessories 10 Appendix - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 150
with the camera mark (1), camera at the same time. Using Lens Filters (Sold Separately) Still Images Movies Attaching a lens filter to the camera protects the lens and allows you to shoot camera. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 151
on a computer, always use software that supports the images shot on the camera (software normally installed on the computer or general-use software). Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Tv, Av, and M Mode 6 Playback - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 152
information, including support in new operating systems on the computers on which the software is used, visit the Canon website. Installing the Software For software installation instructions, see "Installing the Software" (= 118). Saving Images to a Computer Connect the camera and computer by - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 153
saved to a computer. -- Some problems may occur when saving images or image information, depending on the operating system version, the software in use, or image file sizes. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Tv, Av - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 154
can easily be printed by connecting the camera to a printer. On the camera, you can specify images to set up batch printing, prepare orders for photo development services, and prepare orders or print images for photobooks. A Canon SELPHY CP series compact photo printer is used here for the sake - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 155
displayed, indicating the image area to print. 2 Adjust the cropping frame as needed. ●●To resize the frame, move the zoom lever. ●●To move at small image sizes, or at some aspect ratios. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 156
before Printing" (=155) to choose the printing area. 4 Print the image. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Tv, Av, and M Mode 6 Playback Mode 7 Wi-Fi Functions 8 Setting Menu 9 Accessories 10 Appendix Index 156 - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 157
ordering prints from a photo development service can be set up on the camera. Choose up to 998 images on a memory card and configure relevant settings, such as the number of copies, as follows. The printing information you prepare this way will conform to DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standards - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 158
in printing by the printer or photo development service, in some cases. ●● [ ] may be displayed on the camera to warn you that the memory card has print settings that were configured on another camera. Changing the print settings using this camera may overwrite all previous settings. ●● Specifying - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 159
Any DPOF print job that you temporarily stop will be resumed from the next image. Adding Images to a Photobook Still Images Movies Photobooks can be set up on the camera by choosing up to 998 images on a memory card and importing them into the software on your computer, where they are stored in - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 160
Images to a Photobook Still Images Movies ●●Following the procedure in "Choosing a Selection Method" (= 159), choose [Select All Images Removing All Images from a Photobook Still Images Movies ●●Following Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 161
prevents the battery pack from fitting in the camera, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Display on a TV Camera images look distorted or not displayed on a TV (=148). Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 162
lighting in indoor scenes and shooting at closer range. ●● Edit images using red-eye correction (=103). Recording to the memory card takes too long, or continuous shooting is slower. ●● Use the camera to perform low-level formatting of the memory card (=142). Shooting settings or FUNC. menu settings - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 163
of the following measures. -- Use the camera to perform low-level formatting of the memory card (=142). -- Lower the image quality (=51). -- Switch to a memory card that supports high-speed recording (=180). Zooming is not possible. ●● Zooming is not possible when shooting movies in [ and [ ] (=57 - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 164
. ●● The write-protect tab of the memory card in the destination camera is set to the locked position. Slide the write-protect tab to the unlocked position. ●● Images are not sent to CANON iMAGE GATEWAY or other Web services if you move or rename image files or folders on the computer that received - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 165
(=19), contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Insufficient space on card ●● There is not enough free space on the memory card to shoot (=32, =56, =68, =81) or edit images (=101). Either erase unneeded images (=96) or insert a memory card with enough free space (=19). Charge the battery (=18) No - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 166
formatted memory card facing the correct way, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Receiving failed Insufficient space on card ●● There is not enough free space on the memory card in the target camera to receive images. Erase images to create space on the memory card, or insert a memory card - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 167
mode icon (=37) (13) Battery level (=167) (14) Still image compression (=80), Resolution (=50) (15) Self-timer (=43) (16) Recordable shots (=180)* (17) Movie quality (=51) (18) Digital zoom magnification (=38), Digital tele-converter (= 74) (19) Remaining time (=180) (20) Focus range (=73), AF lock - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 168
of images (3) Histogram (=86) (4) Battery level (=167) (5) Status of Wi-Fi connectivity (=130) (6) Image Sync (=132) (7) Image editing (=101), Image compression (=105) (8) Favorites (=100) (9) Protection (=94) (10) Folder number - File number (= 142) (11) Shooting date/time (=20) (12) Shooting mode - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 169
and Menu Tables Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Shooting Mode Function Exposure Compensation (=69) ISO Speed automatically set. - Cannot be selected. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Tv, Av, and - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 170
FUNC. Menu Shooting Mode Function Metering Method (=69) My Colors (=71) O O OO O O O OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO O O OO *1 automatically set. - Cannot be selected. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Tv, Av, and - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 171
Shooting Mode Function Still Image Aspect Ratio (=49) Resolution (=50) / / Compression (=80) O O O O - - O - O O O O O - - - O - - O O O O *1 O O O O OO - - O - OOOOO OOOO - - - . Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 172
set to [Center]. *3 Digital zoom is canceled when you switch to a shooting mode which does not support digital zoom. *4 [On] when subject movement is detected. O Can be selected or automatically set. - Cannot be selected. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Auto Mode / Hybrid - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 173
Shooting Mode Function AF-assist Beam (=54) On Off MF-Point Zoom (=73) Off 2x/4x Safety MF (=73) On O O OO O O O O - OOOOOOOOOOOOO - OOO O O OO O Blue / Yellow Flash Mode Auto Manual Red-Eye Lamp On/Off Flash Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 174
- - - O O OOO O O OO O - O Auto Review image after shooting (=55) Off / Quick O O OO O O O OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO O IS Mode Dynamic IS Auto Level (=52) Enable Continuous Shoot Only Low Standard High O O OO O O Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 175
or with some settings, but they will be recorded in the still images. O Can be selected or automatically set. - Cannot be selected. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Tv, Av, and M Mode 6 Playback Mode 7 Wi-Fi - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 176
= 159 = 103 = 103 = 101 = 101 = 102 = 87 = 84 = 88 = 84 = 90 = 99 = 84 = 89 Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Tv, Av, and M Mode 6 Playback Mode 7 Wi-Fi Functions 8 Setting Menu 9 Accessories 10 Appendix Index 176 - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 177
then use the camera until it runs out of power before storing the battery pack. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Tv, Av, and M Mode 6 Playback Mode 7 Wi-Fi Functions 8 Setting Menu 9 Accessories 10 Appendix Index - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 178
Camera Image Sensor Camera Effective Pixels (Image processing may cause a decrease in the number of pixels Approx. 20.3 megapixels Total Pixels Approx. 21.1 megapixels Image Size 1/2.3 type Lens Focal Length (35mm film equivalent 4.3 - 215.0 mm (24 - 1200 mm) Zoom Magnification 50x Digital zoom - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 179
in.) Weight (CIPA compliant) Including Battery Pack, Memory Card Approx. 442 g (Approx. 15.6 oz.) Camera Body Only Approx. 418 g (Approx. 14.7 oz.) Number of Shots/Recording Time, Playback Time Number of Still Image Shots (CIPA compliant) Number of Still Image Shots (Eco Mode On) Movie Recording - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 180
on Canon measurement conditions and may change depending on the subject, memory card and camera settings. Recording Time per Memory Card Recording Pixels or when the card becomes full. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 181
Sold Separately) Camera Mount: Bayonet Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA). ●● Under some shooting conditions, the number of shots and recording time may be less than mentioned above. ●● Number of shots/time with a fully charged battery pack. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 182
Compression ratio (image quality) 80 Connecting via an access point 119 Continuous shooting 37 Creative shot 57 Cropping 101, 155 Custom white balance 71 D Date/time Changing 20 Date/time battery 21 Settings 20 World clock 139 Defaults → Reset all Digital tele-converter 74 Digital zoom 38 Display - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 183
/SDHC/SDXC memory cards → Memory cards Searching 88 Self-timer 43 2-second self-timer 43 Customizing the self-timer 44 Face self-timer (shooting mode) 64 Wink self-timer (shooting mode) 63 Sending images 129 Sending images to a computer 118, 127 Sending images to another camera 128 Sending images to - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 184
Canon website to check where use is allowed. Note that Canon cannot be held liable for any problems LAN cable are required. Keep the following points in mind when using Wi-Fi. . Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 185
prevent these types of problems from occurring, be sure to thoroughly secure your Wi-Fi network. Only use this camera's Wi-Fi function other use for MPEG-4 standard. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Tv, Av, and - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | User Manual - Page 186
notwithstanding, Canon cannot be held liable for any loss arising from the use of this product. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Tv, Av, and M Mode 6 Playback Mode 7 Wi-Fi Functions 8 Setting Menu 9 Accessories 10
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ENGLISH
Before Use
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
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Camera Basics
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Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
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Other Shooting Modes
4
P Mode
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Playback Mode
7
Wi-Fi Functions
8
Setting Menu
9
Accessories
10
Appendix
Index
5
Tv, Av, and M Mode
Camera User Guide
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