Canon PowerShot A400 Operation & User’s Manual

Text of Canon PowerShot A400 User Guide:

• Canon PowerShot A400, Shooting - The Basics _Macro/_ Infinity Modes ra, mo mu m ] Use this mode when the distance from the lens tip to the subject is in [] Macro the range of 5 to 47 cm (2.0 in. to 1.5 ft.) at wide angle end and 30 to 47 cm (1.0 to 1.5 ft.) at telephoto end. Use this mode to shoot W1 landscapes. Also use this mode for Infinity compositions combining both near and distant objects. I Press _/d, (4 on the omni selector) to display [] or El. • Pressing _/_ (,4 on the omni selector) cancels the macro mode. 2 Shoot the image. • Shooting procedures are the same as for the a AutoMode(p. 31). • The indicator beside the

• Canon PowerShot A400, 3 Use4or>to select [On] and press the MENU button. • The display will return to Shooting - The Basics _Using the Flash _r;1 m mmQ_EHiD_ J* InJ (Fireworks) mode, the flash s proh bted. Use the flash according to the guidelines below. the Shooting screen. • The _t_licon will display on the LCD monitor (detailed display on) when the "Quick Shot" option is set to On. []m [] Hm [] [] Auto with red-eye reduction Auto Flash on #ithred-eye reduction Flash on Flash off The flash fires automatically as required by the lighting level, and the red-eye reduction lamp fires each time the main flash fires. The flash fires automatically as required by the lighting level

• Canon PowerShot A400, Preparing the Camera Setting the Language Sets the display language for LCD monitor menus and messages. I Turn on the camera (p. 23). 2 Press the MENU button and select the [_1 (Set up)] menu using I_. 3 Select [] (Language) using • or • and press the SET button. 4 Select a language using &, •, < or b, and press the SET button. • The setting menu will reappear without changing the language setting if you press the MENU button instead of the SET button, 5 Press the MENU button. _ hortcut Operation The Language menu can also be displayed in Playback mode by holding down the SET button and pressing the MENU button. (This function cannot be used while

• Turning the Power On/Off Turning the Power On I Press the ON/OFF button until the upper indicator next to the viewfinder lights green. Shooting Mode a Current shooting settings will appear in the LCD monitor. a Current shooting settings will disappear in about 6 seconds when the LCD monitor is set to Standard (No information) or No DispIay(p. 26). • If you tum th

• Canon PowerShot A400, Preparing the Camera • See Battery Performance (p. 129). • For information about the Battery and Charger Kit and AA-size rechargeable NiMH batteries, see the System Map (separate from this guide). • See SD Cards and Estimated Capacities (Recordable Images) (p. 129). Proper Battery Handling • Use AA-size alkaline or Canon AA-size NiMH batteries (sold separately) only. For information on handling the AA-size rechargeable NiMH batteries, see Using the Power Kits (Sold Separately) (p. 121). • Since the performance of alkaline batteries may differ according to bra

• Shooting - The Basics Re :::::::_8_ 6_re et o ee page 138 for settings that can be changed in this mode. • Sound is recorded monaurally. • There is no shutter sound in movie mode. • QuickTime 3.0 or higher is required to playback movie tiles (AVI/Motion JPEG) on a computer. (QuickTime (for Windows) is bundled on the supplied Digital Camera Solution Disk. On the Macintosh platform, Qui

• Canon PowerShot A400, _ Eras!ng s!ngle Image I Set the mode switch to I-;-I. 2 Press • or • to select the image you want to erase and press the /_ button. • A confirmation screen appears. 3 Press • or • to select [Erase] and press the SET button. • TO cancel instead of erasing, select [Cancel] and press the SET button. Eras!ng A!! !mag es I In the [r_-I (Play)] Menu, select [] (Erase all) and press the SET button. • A confirmation screen appears. 2 Press • or • to select [OK] and press the SET button. • TO cancel instead of erasing, select [Cancel] and press the SET button. • All the images recorded in the SD card w

• Canon PowerShot A400, This section offers photography tips. Tip for Using the Self-timer (p. 43) Normally, the camera shakes a little when you press the shutter button. Setting the self-timer to [] delays the shutter release for two seconds and allows the camera to stop shaking, thus preventing a blurred image. Even better results can be obtained by placing the camera on a stable surface or by using a tripod to shoot. How to Adjust the Exposure (p, 76) This camera automatically adjusts the exposure to shoot images with the optimal brightness. However, recorded images may sometimes be brighter or darker than the actual imag

• Playback - The Basics 7' Select [Overwrite] or [New File] using • or • and press the SET button. • [Overwrite]: Saves the edited movie under the same file name as the original movie. The original data is deleted. • [New File]: Saves the edited movie under a new file name. The original data is not deleted. • When there is not enough space left

• Canon PowerShot A400, Resetting the File Number You can select the way file numbers are assigned. The camera resets the file number to 100-0001 each time you insert a new On (unused) SD card. If you insert a card that already contains some images, numbering resumes from the next available number. The camera remembers the last file Off number, and starts numbering from the next number when you insert a new SD card. I In the [[_ (Set up)] menu, select [] (File No. Reset). • See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 62). 2 Press • or • to select [On] or [off]. 3 Press the MENU button. Various Functi

• Canon PowerShot A400, Preparing the Camera • If you do not plan to use the camera for a Iong time, remove the batteries from the camera and store them in a safe place. Batteries may Ieak and damage the camera if Ieft installed during prolonged periods of non-use. /'_ WARNINGS Never use damaged batteries or batteries whose outer seal is completely or partially missing or peeled off, as there is risk that such batteries may leak, overheat, or burst. Always check the seals on store-bought batteries before loading them, as s

• Canon PowerShot A400, Shooting - Advanced Functions The Auto Power Down and Display Off settings can be set by pressing the SET button. [] Auto Power Down Sets whether or not the camera automatically powers down after a 24 specified period of time elapses without camera operation. [] Power Saving "On* / Off [] Display Off Specifies a period of time before the LCD monitor turns off when no camera operation is performed. 24 • 10 sec. • 1 min.* • 20 sec, • 2 min, • 30 sec, • 3 min, • _JIDate/Time Sets the date, time and date format. 21 [] Format Format

• Canon PowerShot A400, Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode The following chart shows the functions and settings available in each shooting mode. t_ SCN teference Function [] [] P_lr_l [] [] _ _ _ m _ • t,lm _ Resolution O* [] o z_* o o o* o o o o o i8 iii!ii!_!ii!! !ii * : Default settings O : Available A : Available only for the first image : Net available Setting remains in effect even when the camera is turned off. Large L O* Medium 1 M1 Medium 2 M2 37 Small S Postcard Print _ ...... 51 Movie Movie 37 Movie 37 O* O* 0 O* O* O* O* A 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Superfine CompressionFine Normal Auto Flash On Off 39 138

• Canon PowerShot A400, Shooting - Advanced Functions Adjust!ng the Exposure Adjust the exposure compensation setting to avoid making the subject too dark when it is backlit or shot against a bright background. I Select m* from the FUNC. menu. • See SelectingMenus and Settings (p. 62). * The current setting is displayed. 2 Press • or • to adjust the compensation. • The settings can be adjusted in 1/3 stops in the range of-2EV to +2EV. • You can check the results of the compensation by viewing the image on the LCD monitor when it is on. • You can shoot the image right after selecting settings by pressing the shutter button. The menu displays again after the shot, allowing you

• Canon PowerShot A400, Itemsmarkedwith_"arelistsorchartsthat summarizecamerafunctionsorprocedures. PleaseRead...........................................................5 SafetyPrecautions.................................................6 PreventingMalfunctions.......................................11 InstallingtheBatteryandSDCard.......................15 FormattinganSDCard.........................................19 SettingtheDate/Time...........................................21 SettingtheLanguage...........................................22 TurningthePowerOn/Off.....................................2

• Canon PowerShot A400, StrapMount* ON/OFFButton(p.23) ShutterButton(p.31) Microphone(p.84) ViewfinderWindow Speaker Flash(p.39) -AF-assistBeam(p.34) Red-eyeReductionLamp(p.41) Self-timerLamp(p.43) Lens/LensCover * Be careful not to wave the camera about or catch it on other items when dangling it from the wrist strap. 12

• Various Functions For setting all images on the SD card • Switch to index playback (a set of 3 images) by pressing []. • Press the SET button, select [Mark atI] using • or • and press the SET button again to Downloading Images to a Computer The following methods can be used to download images recorded by the camera to a computer. Some methods are not

• Canon PowerShot A400, ReadThis First J • Store this equipment out of the reach of children and infants. Accidental damage to the camera or batteries by a child could result in serious injury, In addition, placement of the strap around a child's neck could result in asphyxiation, • Be particularly careful to keep the date battery used in the camera away from children. Seek medical assistance immediately if a child swallows a battery. • Do not attempt to disassemble or alter any part of the equipment that is not expressly described in this guide. Disassembly or alteration may result in high-voltage electrical shock. Internal inspections, alterations and repairs s

• Appendix Using the A C Adapt r Kit Aj_jj._jCK8OjO ........... Use of the separately sold AC Adapter Kit ACK800 is recommended when using the camera continuously for prolonged periods of time and when connecting to a computer. I Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter, and then plug the other end into the power outlet. _==(__ To a power outlet 2 Open

• Canon PowerShot A400, Shooting - The Basics ,m Movie Mode Use this mode to shoot movies. The resolution can be set to [11 (640 x 480)], [i (320 x 240)], or [I--_ (160 x 120)] (p. 37). I Set the mode switch to ,m. • The LCD monitor turns on and displays the maximum recording time (in seconds). 2 Press the shutter button all the way. • Shooting and sound recording starts simultaneously. • During the shooting a red circle appears in the upper right of the LCD monitor. 3 Press the shutter button all the way to stop recording the movie. • The maximum length of individual movie ( I : 10 frame/second, [] [] : 15 frame

• Canon PowerShot A400, Basic Functions About the Histogram The histogram is a graph that allows you to judge the brightness of the shot image. The greater the bias toward the left in the graph, the darker the image. The greater the bias toward to the right, the brighter the image. If the image is too dark, adjust the exposure compensation to a positive value. Similady, adjust the exposure compensation to a negative value if the image is too bright (p. 76). Sample Histograms Dark image Balanced image Bright image 3O

• Canon PowerShot A400, Playback - Advanced Fun_ions Attaching Sound Memos to Images In Playback mode (including single image playback, index playback, and magnified playback), you can attach sound memos (up to 60 seconds) to an image. The sound data are saved in WAVE format. I Select [] (Sound Memo) from the [_-7 (Play)] menu. • See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 62). • [] appears. 2 Select the image to which you wish to attach the sound memo using • or •, and press the SoundMemo SET button. Panel • The Sound Memo panel appears. 3 Select [] using • or

• Canon PowerShot A400, Various Functions Image Transmission Settings (DPOF Transfer Order) You can use the camera to specify settings for images before downloading to a computer. Refer to the Software Starter Guide for instructions on how to transfer images to your computer. You cannot use this function to transfer several images at once to a Mac OS X computers. The settings used on the camera comply with the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) standards. Selecting Images for Transferring I In the [_-] Play] menu, select [] (Transfer Order) and press the SET button. • See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 62). 2 Press • or • to select [Order] and press the SET button. • You can remove all the transfer mar

• Canon PowerShot A400, Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution The subject comes The subject is too close to the flash. • When flash is used, the distance between lens and out overexposed subject should be no less than 30 cm (1.0 ft.). (too bright). The subject is brighter than the • Set exposure compensation to a negative surroundings, value or use the spot metering function. Light is shining or reflecting into the • Adjust the camera angle. camera. The flash mode is set so that the • Set the flash to any other mode except on. flash always fires. A v

• Canon PowerShot A400, Shooting - The Basics • Two beeps will sound when the camera has finished metering, and the indicator will light green or orange. If the LCD monitor is on, the AF frame will appear green. • The indicator will blink yellow and the beep will sound one time if the subject is difficult to focus. 6 Press the shutter button all the way. Pressing Fully Pressing fully releases the shutter. • You will hear the shutter sound when the shot is complete. Do not move the camera until you hear this sound. • The indicator next to the viewfinder blinks green while data is recorded onto the SD card. • The picture appea

• Canon PowerShot A400, Shoo,,n0-The0os,cs ii!ii!iii iiiiiiiiiiii! • You can switch between settings by pressing the { button. When the red-eye reduction function is on Bi m--_ lalm --_ [_ ÷ i When the red-eye reduction function is off • This operation may not work in certain Shooting modes (p. 138). 2 Shoot the image. • The flash will fire if the indicator beside the viewfinder lights orange when the shutter button is pressed halfway. (Does not fire in [].) • Shooting procedures are the same as for the a Auto Mode (p. 31). • The flash may take approximately 10 L_ seconds to charge. The LCD monitor, if it is on, will go off after the indic

• Canon PowerShot A400, • Whenamoviehasfinishedplaying,itwill displaytheIastframe.IftheSETbuttonis pressedinthisstate,thecamerawillrevertto themovieplaybackpanel.IftheSETbutton ispressedagain,themoviewillstartplaying fromthefirstframe. Pausing and Resuming Play • Press the SET button to pause the movie. Press it again to resume. Fast Forwarding/Rewinding • Select one of the following operations using • or I_and press the SET button. re(Exit): Return to single image playback [_(First Frame): Display the first frame r

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