Canon PowerShot S40 Digital Camera User Manual


 
Table of Contents 1
Read this First ............................................................................. 4
Quick Start .................................................................................. 8
Components Guide ................................................................... 10
Front View ................................................................................... 10
Back / Bottom View ...................................................................... 11
Controls ....................................................................................... 12
Shooting Mode Dial ...................................................................... 13
Operating the Multicotroller .......................................................... 14
Preparing the Camera .............................................................. 15
Charging the Battery Pack ............................................................. 15
Installing the Battery Pack ............................................................. 17
Using a Household Power Source .................................................. 19
Installing a CF Card ....................................................................... 21
Setting the Date / Time ................................................................. 24
Setting the Language .................................................................... 25
Attaching the Strap ...................................................................... 26
Using the Soft Case (Optional) ...................................................... 26
Basic Functions.......................................................................... 27
Turning the Power On / Off ........................................................... 27
Switching between Shooting and Replaying ................................... 29
Switching the LCD Monitor Display Mode ...................................... 30
Pressing the Shutter Button ........................................................... 34
Using the Optical Viewfinder to Shoot ........................................... 36
Adjusting the Zoom (Focal Length) ................................................ 37
Selecting Menus and Settings ........................................................ 38
Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) ...................... 41
Changing My Camera Settings ...................................................... 41
Customizing My Camera Settings .................................................. 43
Shooting - Letting the Camera Select Settings ......................... 44
Auto Mode .......................................................................... 44
Checking an Image Right after Shooting ........................................ 46
Using the Flash .................................................................... 47
Portrait Mode ...................................................................... 49
Landscape Mode ................................................................. 49
Night Scene Mode ............................................................... 50
Fast Shutter ......................................................................... 50
Slow Shutter ........................................................................ 51
Changing the Color Effect .................................................... 52
Stitch Assist Mode ................................................................ 53
Movie Mode ........................................................................ 56
Macro Mode........................................................................ 57
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