Canon Power Shot A400 User's Guide

Camera User Guidez Please read the Read This First section (p. 5).z Please also see the Software Starter Guide and the Direct Print User Guide.CDI-E14

8Read This Firstz Do not allow the equipment to come into contact with, or become immersed in, water or other liquids. Do not allow liquids to enter t

98Various Functionsz All procedures performed with a connection to a USB 2.0 compliant board are not guaranteed.1 Install the driver and the software

99Various Functions5 Select [Canon CameraWindow] in the events dialog that appears on the computer and click [OK] (first time only).If the events dial

100Various Functionsz Using the software and computer to download images:J See the Software Starter Guide.z Using the Camera to Download Images (Direc

101Various Functions1 Confirm that the Direct Transfer menu is displayed on the camera's LCD monitor. z The button will light blue.z Press the

102Various FunctionsOnly JPEG format images can be downloaded as wallpaper for the computer.The option selected with the button is retained even whe

103Various FunctionsDownloading Directly from a SD card1 Eject the SD card from the camera and insert it into a SD card reader connected to the comput

104Various Functions3 Plug the other ends of the AV cable to the video in and audio in jacks on the TV.4 Turn on the TV and switch it to Video mode.5

105Various FunctionsResetting the File NumberYou can select the way file numbers are assigned.1 In the [ (Set up)] menu, select (File No. Reset).z

106Various FunctionsFolder File CapacityEach folder usually contains up to 100 images.However, since images shot in Continuous Shooting or Stitch Assi

107Various FunctionsChanging My Camera Settings1 Press the MENU button.z The [ (Rec.)] or [ (Play)] menu appears.2 Select [ (My Camera)] using

9Read This Firstz Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the batteries. There is serious risk of injury due to an explosion. Immediatel

108Various FunctionsRegistering My Camera SettingsImages recorded onto the SD card and newly recorded sounds can be added as My Camera settings to the

109Various Functions5 Press the DISP. button.z An image appears.Start-up Image: Go to step 6a, 7aStart-up Sound, Shutter Sound, Operation Sound, and S

110Various Functionsz Sounds recorded using the Sound Memo function (p. 84) and movies (p. 53) cannot be registered as My Camera settings.z When you r

111Various Functionsthey can strike a pose fitting the music. In these ways you can customize your camera by creating and adding new My Camera setting

112List of MessagesThe following table explains each of the messages that may appear on the LCD monitor.z For messages which may appear when a printer

113List of MessagesCorrupted data You attempted to play back an image with corrupted data.RAW You attempted to play back an image recorded in the RAW

114TroubleshootingProblem Cause SolutionThe camera will not operate.The camera is turned off. z Turn the power on.(See Turning the Power ON/OFF (p. 23

115TroubleshootingThe camera will not shoot.The SD card is full. z Insert a new SD card.zDownload images to your computer, then erase them from the ca

116TroubleshootingThe batteries are consumed quickly.Batteries are not the right type. z Use only new AA-size alkaline batteries or Canon AA-size NiMH

117TroubleshootingShots are blurry or unfocused.The camera was moving when you took the shot.z Hold the camera steady when shooting.Autofocus function

10Read This FirstCAUTIONSz Avoid using, placing or storing the equipment in places subject to strong sunlight or high temperatures, such as the dashbo

118TroubleshootingThe subject comes out overexposed (too bright).The subject is too close to the flash. zWhen flash is used, the distance between lens

119TroubleshootingImage not showing on TVIncorrect video system setting. z Set the video system to the appropriate setting, NTSC or PAL, for your TV (

120AppendixReplacing the Date BatteryIf the LCD monitor displays the Date/Time menu when you turn on the camera, this means that the date battery has

121Appendix5 Replace the date battery holder back into its original position.6 Set the date and time when the Date/Time menu is displayed on the LCD m

122AppendixzThis charger can be used only to charge Canon AA-size NiMH batteries NB-2AH. Please do not attempt to charge NB-2AH batteries in any other

123Appendixz Since storing a fully charged battery for long periods of time (about one year) can shorten its lifecycle or affect performance, you are

124AppendixUsing the AC Adapter Kit ACK800Use of the separately sold AC Adapter Kit ACK800 is recommended when using the camera continuously for prolo

125AppendixCamera Care and MaintenanceUse the following procedures to clean the camera body, lens, viewfinder, LCD monitor and other parts.CameraBody

126SpecificationsAll data is based on Canon's standard testing methods. Subject to change without notice.Camera Effective PixelsApprox. 3.2 milli

127SpecificationsWhite Balance TTL auto, pre-set (available settings: Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H) or CustomFlash Auto*, on

11Read This FirstPreventing MalfunctionsAvoid Strong Magnetic FieldsNever place the camera in close proximity to electric motors or other equipment ge

128Specifications*1This digital camera supports Exif 2.2 (also called “Exif Print”). Exif Print is a standard for enhancing the communication between

129SpecificationsBattery Performance•The actual figures will vary according to the shooting conditions and settings.<Test Conditions>Shooting:No

130SpecificationszThe maximum movie clip length is 30 sec. ( )* or 3 min. ( , )*. The times shown are the maximum continuous recording times.* When u

131SpecificationsNiMH Battery NB-2AHSupplied with the separately sold NiMH Battery NB4-200 set and the Battery/Charger Kit CBK4-200.Battery Charger CB

132Photo Tips and InformationThis section offers photography tips.Tip for Using the Self-timer (p. 43)Normally, the camera shakes a little when you pr

133Photo Tips and InformationISO Speed (p. 79)The ISO speed is the numeric representation of the camera's sensitivity to light. The higher the IS

134IndexAA/V (Audio/Video) Out Terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 103AC Adapter Kit ACK800 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124A

135IndexIImage File Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130Image Transmission Settings (DPOF Transfer Order) . 94Index

136IndexQQuick Shots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38RRec. Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

137FCC Notice(Digital Camera, Model PC1080)This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions;(1

12Components Guide* Be careful not to wave the camera about or catch it on other items when dangling it from the wrist strap.ON/OFF Button (p. 23)Stra

138Functions Available in Each Shooting ModeThe following chart shows the functions and settings available in each shooting mode.FunctionReference Pag

139Red-eye ReductionO OUO O O O O–O O– 39Quick ShotO O– ––––––––– 38AF-assist BeamO OUO O O O O–O O O34ShootingMethodSingle ShotO*O*U*O*O*O*O*O*O*O*O*

140The default for the settings changed by the menu and button operations can be restored all at once except for Shooting mode, [Date/Time] and [Langu

13Components Guide* To connect the camera to a computer or printer, use one of the following cables.• Computer: Interface Cable IFC-400PCU (supplied w

14Components Guide(Print/Share) ButtonThe following operations are accessible through one easy press of the button.- Printing: See the Direct Print Us

15Preparing the CameraInstalling the Battery and SD CardWrite Protect TabThe SD card has a write protect tab. Sliding the tab downward prevents record

16Preparing the Camera4Insert the SD card as shown and close the SD card slot/battery cover.z Insert the SD card as shown on the inside of the battery

17Preparing the Cameraz See Battery Performance (p. 129).z For information about the Battery and Charger Kit and AA-size rechargeable NiMH batteries,

lFlowchart and Reference GuidesThis GuideShooting with the CameraSoftware Starter GuideInstalling the SoftwareThis GuideThis GuideConnecting the Camer

18Preparing the Cameraz If you do not plan to use the camera for a long time, remove the batteries from the camera and store them in a safe place. Bat

19Preparing the CameraFormatting an SD CardYou should always format an SD card when you wish to use a new one, or when you wish to delete not only the

20Preparing the CamerazIf the camera is not operating correctly, the SD card may be corrupted. Formatting the card may solve the problem.zIf you are u

21Preparing the CameraSetting the Date/TimeThe Date/Time menu will be displayed when camera power is turned on for the first time or with low date bat

22Preparing the CameraSetting the LanguageSets the display language for LCD monitor menus and messages.1 Turn on the camera (p. 23).2 Press the MENU b

23Basic FunctionsTurning the Power On/OffTurning the Power On1 Press the ON/OFF button until the upper indicator next to the viewfinder lights green.S

24Basic FunctionsPower Saving FunctionThis camera is equipped with a power saving function. Depending on the power saving setting (p. 69), the camera

25Basic FunctionsMode SwitchUse the mode switch to select the camera's operating mode.Shooting Mode(Still Image)Shoots still images. Shooting mod

26Basic FunctionsUsing the LCD MonitorUse the LCD monitor to shoot and review images, for menu operations and playing back images.Pressing the DISP. b

27Basic FunctionsShooting ModeExposure CompensationWhite BalanceDrive ModeISO SpeedPhoto EffectLight Metering ModeCompressionResolutionPostcard PrintF

1Camera Body TemperatureIf your camera is used for prolonged periods, the camera body may become warm. Please be aware of this and take care when oper

28Basic FunctionsPlayback Mode* Detailed Display is not available in index playback (9 images).StandardFile NumberShooting Date/TimeImage Number an

29Basic FunctionsShooting ModeExposure CompensationWhite BalanceISO SpeedPhoto EffectResolution (Movie)FlashLight Metering ModeMacro/InfinityIn additi

30Basic FunctionsAbout the HistogramThe histogram is a graph that allows you to judge the brightness of the shot image. The greater the bias toward th

31Shooting – The Basics Auto ModeIn this mode, all you have to do is press the shutter button and let the camera do everything else.1 Set the mode swi

32Shooting – The Basics• Two beeps will sound when the camera has finished metering, and the indicator will light green or orange. If the LCD monitor

33Shooting – The BasicsShooting with ViewfinderYou can save power by turning the LCD monitor off and using the viewfinder to shoot.1Compose the image

34Shooting – The BasicsAF-assist Beam- The AF-assist beam will sometimes emit when the shutter button is pressed halfway to assist focusing in certain

35Shooting – The BasicsChanging the Image Display DurationThe length of time images are displayed after a photo has been taken can be changed from bet

36Shooting – The BasicsSelecting , , or 1 Set the mode switch to and press the button.2Select the shooting mode using or , and press thebutton.

37Shooting – The BasicsChanging the Resolution and CompressionYou can change the resolution and compression (excluding movie) depending on the purpose

2Trademark Acknowledgments• Canon and PowerShot are trademarks of Canon, Inc.• Macintosh, PowerBook, Power Macintosh and QuickTime are trademarks of

38Shooting – The Basics1 Press the FUNC. button.2 Select * or * using or .*The current setting is displayed.3 Select the compression or resolution yo

39Shooting – The Basics3 Use or to select [On] and press the MENU button.z The display will return to the Shooting screen.z The icon will display

40Shooting – The Basicsz You can switch between settings by pressing the button.z This operation may not work in certain Shooting modes (p. 138).2 Sh

41Shooting – The Basicsz The flash fires twice. A pre-flash will fire and will be followed by the main flash. The pre-flash is used by the camera to o

42Shooting – The BasicsMacro/ Infinity Modes1 Press / ( on the omni selector) to display or .z Pressing / ( on the omni selector) cancels the

43Shooting – The BasicsSelf-timerWith this function, images are shot 10 or 2 seconds after the shutter button is pressed. This is useful when you want

44Shooting – The BasicsDigital ZoomImages can be zoomed with the combined optical and digital zoom functions as follows.z 2.8x, 3.5x, 4.4x, 5.4x, and

45Shooting – The BasicsContinuous ShootingUse this mode to shoot successive frames while the shutter button is pressed.1 Press / ( on the omni sele

46Shooting – The BasicsShooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist)Stitch Assist can be used to shoot overlapping images that can later be merged (stitch

47Shooting – The Basicsz Make the brightness in each image consistent. The final image will appear unnatural if the difference in brightness is too gr

3Table of ContentsItems marked with are lists or charts that summarize camera functions or procedures.Read This First 5Please Read ...

48Shooting – The Basicsz A custom white balance setting (p. 78) cannot be set in / mode. To use a custom white balance setting, first set it in anot

49Shooting – The BasicsFireworksAppropriate for shooting fireworks clearly with the optimal exposure.UnderwaterAppropriate for shooting images with th

50Shooting – The BasicsBeachFoliage SnowFireworksUnderwaterIndoorNight ScenePortraitzIn and modes, the shutter speed slows down. Use a tripod to avo

51Shooting – The BasicsPostcard Print ModeYou can shoot images with settings appropriate for postcard size printing.z When printing standard image dat

52Shooting – The BasicsEmbedding the Date in the Image DataYou can embed the date on image data when is selected. The date will be printed on your im

53Shooting – The Basics Movie ModeUse this mode to shoot movies. The resolution can be set to [ (640 x 480)], [ (320 x 240)], or [ (160 x 120)] (p.

54Shooting – The Basicsbe recorded correctly on the SD card. Recording time will display properly if you format the SD card in this camera (excluding

55Playback – The BasicsDisplaying Images Individually (Single Image Playback)You can view the recorded images on the LCD monitor.1Set the mode switch

56Playback – The BasicsViewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback) Up to 9 images can be viewed at once in index playback.1 Set the mode switch to

57Playback – The BasicsJumping between ImagesThe display can be advanced or set back 9 images when in index playback.1 Press the button in index pla

4Table of ContentsSwitching between Light Metering Modes ...75Adjusting the Exposure...76Adjusting the Tone

58Playback – The Basicsz When a movie has finished playing, it will display the last frame. If the SET button is pressed in this state, the camera wil

59Playback – The Basics2 Select (Edit) using or and press the SET button.z The movie editing panel and the movie editing bar will appear.3 Selec

60Playback – The Basics7Select [Overwrite] or [New File] using or and press the SET button.z [Overwrite]: Saves the edited movie under the same file

61ErasingPlease note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise caution before erasing a file.Erasing Single Images1 Set the mode switch to .2

62Shooting – Advanced FunctionsSelecting Menus and SettingsSelecting Settings with the FUNC. Button (Shooting Mode Only)2.FUNC.Shooting Mode ( ) (p. 3

63Shooting – Advanced FunctionsSelecting Settings with the MENU Buttonz For items with [...] next to them, push the SET button and carry out the setti

64Shooting – Advanced Functionsz Some menu items may not be available for selection according to the shooting mode (p. 138).z You can apply a desired

65Shooting – Advanced FunctionsMenu Settings and Default SettingsRec. Menu*Default SettingMenu Items Setting ContentReferencePageQuick ShotSets the Qu

66Shooting – Advanced FunctionsReviewSets the duration images display on the LCD monitor after the shutter button is released.• Off / 3* – 10 sec.34Da

67Shooting – Advanced FunctionsPlay MenuSet up Menu*Default SettingMenu Items Setting ContentReferencePage Protect Protects images from accidental era

5Read This FirstPlease ReadTest ShotsBefore you try to photograph important subjects, we highly recommend that you shoot several trial images to confi

68Shooting – Advanced FunctionsVolumeAdjusts the volume of the start-up sound, operation sound, self-timer sound, shutter sound, or playback sound. Th

69Shooting – Advanced Functions Power SavingThe Auto Power Down and Display Off settings can be set by pressing the SET button.-Auto Power DownSets wh

70Shooting – Advanced Functions LanguageSets the language used in the menus and messages on the LCD monitor.• English*(English) • Norsk (Norwegian)• D

71Shooting – Advanced FunctionsCustomizing the Camera (My Camera Settings)You can select the theme, start-up image and sound, operation sound, self-ti

72Shooting – Advanced FunctionsResetting the Settings to DefaultYou can reset all of the menu and button operation settings to default.1 Turn on the c

73Shooting – Advanced FunctionsShooting Problem Subjects for the AutofocusThe following types of subjects may not be suited to autofocus photography.

74Shooting – Advanced FunctionsSwitching between Focus SettingsYou can change the autofocus frame (AF frame) selection method. The AF frame will appea

75Shooting – Advanced Functions Switching between Light Metering ModesEvaluative metering is the default light metering mode. This can be switched to

76Shooting – Advanced FunctionsAdjusting the ExposureAdjust the exposure compensation setting to avoid making the subject too dark when it is backlit

77Shooting – Advanced FunctionsAdjusting the Tone (White Balance)When the white balance is set to match the light source, the camera can reproduce col

6Read This FirstSafety Precautionsz Before using the camera, please ensure that you have read and understood the safety precautions described below. A

78Shooting – Advanced FunctionsSetting a Custom White BalanceIn the following cases, the white balance may not be correctly adjusted. Use (Custom) t

79Shooting – Advanced Functions- The zoom is positioned to the telephoto end setting.Set the digital zoom to [Off].- A mode other than , is selecte

80Shooting – Advanced Functionsz Higher ISO speeds increase the image noise. To take clean images, use as low an ISO speed as possible. z The AUTO set

81Shooting – Advanced Functions2 Select the photo effect using or .z If the LCD monitor is on, you can check the photo effect by viewing the image o

82Shooting – Advanced Functionsz When this function is on, an icon showing the orientation of the camera appears at the upper right corner of the LCD

83Playback – Advanced FunctionsRotating Images in the DisplayYou can rotate an image by 90° or 270° clockwise in the LCD monitor.1 In the [ (Play)] M

84Playback – Advanced FunctionsAttaching Sound Memos to ImagesIn Playback mode (including single image playback, index playback, and magnified playbac

85Playback – Advanced Functionsz You cannot attach sound memos to movies.z The “Memory card full” message will display when the SD card is full and yo

86Playback – Advanced Functionsz The display interval may vary for some images.z Movie images play for the length of time that they were recorded.z Th

87Playback – Advanced Functions3 Press the MENU button.z The camera returns to the menu screen. Press the MENU button again to exit the menu screen.Pl

7Read This Firstz Store this equipment out of the reach of children and infants. Accidental damage to the camera or batteries by a child could result

88Various FunctionsAbout PrintingThere are two ways of printing images shot with this camera.z You can easily print images stored in the SD card by co

89z Bubble Jet Printerz CP PrinterPhoto LabDirect Print Compatible Printersz Non-Canon PictBridgecompliant printersPrint settings (DPOF Print Settings

90Various FunctionsDPOF Print SettingsYou can select images on an SD card for printing and specify the number of print copies in advance using the cam

91Various Functionsz When the print type (p. 92) is set to [Index], select an image using or and mark or remove marks from images using or . A

92Various FunctionsSetting the Print StyleYou can set up the print style as follows.1 In the [ (Play)] menu, select (Print Order) and press the SET

93Various Functions5 Press the MENU button.z The set up menu will close and the Print Order menu will reappear.z If you have chosen [Index] as the pri

94Various FunctionsImage Transmission Settings (DPOF Transfer Order)You can use the camera to specify settings for images before downloading to a comp

95Various FunctionsFor setting all images on the SD cardz Switch to index playback (a set of 3 images) by pressing .z Press the SET button, select [Ma

96Various Functionsz With this method, you download images using computer commands without installing any software.See Connecting the Camera to a Comp

97Various FunctionszMacintoshDisplay800 x 600 pixels/High Color (16bit) or better is required1,024 x 768 pixels or better is recommendedOSMac OS 9.0 -