Canon SX40 HS Digital Camera User Manual


 
Conventions Used in This Guide
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Icons are used in the text to represent the camera buttons and dials.
Language that displays on the screen appears inside [ ] (square brackets).
The directional buttons, control dial and FUNC./SET button are
represented by the following icons.
: Things you should be careful about
: Troubleshooting tips
: Hints for getting more out of your camera
: Supplemental information
(p. xx): Reference pages (“xx” stands for a page number)
This guide assumes all functions are at their default settings.
The various types of memory cards that can be used in this camera are
collectively referred to as memory cards in this guide.
Remove and store the battery when you are not using the camera.
If the battery is left inside the camera, damage caused by leakage may occur.
Before you discard the battery, cover the terminals with tape or other insulators.
Contacting other metal materials may lead to fire or explosions.
Unplug the battery charger from the power outlet after charging is complete, or
when you are not using it.
Do not place anything, such as cloth on top of the battery charger while it is
charging.
Leaving the unit plugged in for a long period of time may cause it to overheat and distort,
resulting in fire.
Do not place the battery near pets.
Pets biting the battery could cause leakage, overheating or explosion, resulting in fire or
damage.
When putting the camera in your bag, close the screen to face inward to ensure
that hard objects do not come into contact with the screen.
Do not attach any hard objects to the camera.
Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the screen.
Conventions Used in This Guide
Right Button
FUNC./SET Button
Up Button
Left Button
Down Button
Control Dial
COPY