Canon Powershot SD40 User Manual

The Components GuidePreparationsShootingPlayback/ErasingMenus and SettingsCDI-E297-010 XX06XXXCamera User GuidePlease Read This FirstThis guide explai

81.Installing the Battery.1. Slide the memory card slot/battery cover and open it ( , ).2. Push the battery lock in the direction of the arrow (), ali

91. Connect the compact power adapter's DC plug to the DC IN terminal of the camera station. Ensure that the symbol on the DC plug is on the to

103.Inserting the Memory Card.1. Slide the memory card slot/battery cover and open it. 2. Insert the memory card until it clicks into place.3. Close t

11First Time Settings Setting the Date/Time1. Press the power button ( ).2. Use the or button to select an item and the or button to change i

121.Press the power button.The start-up sound will play and the start-up image will display in the LCD monitor. • Pressing the power button again turn

132. Press the shutter button fully to shoot.The shutter sound will play and the image will record. The indicator will blink green while the image is

14 Shooting Modes Still ImagesAutoThe camera automatically selects settings.ManualAllows you to select settings yourself, such as the exposure compen

15 MovieBeachShoots without making people appear dark near water or sand where reflected sunlight is strong.FireworksCaptures fireworks in the sky sha

16Using the Zoom1.Press the or button.The zoom can be adjusted from 38 – 90 mm (focal length) in 35mm film equivalent terms.Using the Flash1.Press

17Shooting Close-Ups1.Press the button.• This records flowers and other small objects large and up close.• The allowable shooting distances will dis

The following guides are available. Refer to them as necessary according to the flowchart below. Flowchart and Reference GuidesSystem MapBasic Camera

18Using the Self-Timer1.Press the FUNC./SET button ( ) and use the or button to select * (Drive Mode) ( ).*Default setting2.Use the or button

19Changing the Delay Time and Number of Shots ( )1.In the FUNC. menu, select and press the MENU button. 2.Use the or button to select [Delay]

201.Slide the mode switch to (playback) ( ).The last image that was played back appears (Resume Playback). If additional images were shot after view

21Settings for the shooting or playback modes or such camera settings as the print settings, date/time and sounds are set using the FUNC. menu or the

22Rec., Play, Print, Set up and My Camera MenusConvenient settings for shooting, playback or printing can be set with these menus.Press the MENU butto

23You can easily print by connecting the camera station to a direct print compatible printer*1 with a cable and simply pressing the button on the ca

244.Use the or button to select an image to print ( ) and press the camera's or the wireless controller's button ( ).The camera's

25The following methods can be used to download images recorded by the camera to a computer. Some methods, depending on the OS used, may not be availa

26System RequirementsPlease install the software on a computer meeting the following minimum requirements. Windows Macintosh* EOS Utility (software

27Preparing to Download Images Items to Prepare• Camera and computer• Camera station (wireless controller)• Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk suppli

17 Front ViewWrist Strap Mount SpeakerAF-assist Beam (Advanced Guide p. 24)Red-Eye Reduction Lamp (Advanced Guide p. 32)Self-Timer Lamp (p. 18)Flash

282.Connecting the camera to a computer.1. Connect the supplied interface cable to the computer's USB port and to the DIGITAL terminal on the cam

29 Downloading Images to a ComputerA window allowing you to set the preferences will appear when a connection is established between the camera and co

30Downloading Images to a ComputerThe following window will appear when you establish a connection between the camera and computer. If it fails to app

31Downloading Images Using the Camera (Direct Transfer)Use this method to download images using camera operations.Install the supplied software and ad

32 Select & Transfer/Wallpaper2.Select or and press the button (or the FUNC./SET button).3.Select images to download and press the button

Safety PrecautionsBe sure to read, understand and follow the safety precautions below when using the camera, in order to prevent injury, burns or elec

2 Back ViewLCD Monitor (Advanced Guide pp. 12, 14)Tripod SocketCamera Station ConnectorMemory Card Slot/Battery Cover (p. 10)

3 ControlsMode Switch (pp. 12, 13)Power Button (p. 12)Shutter Button (p. 12) (Print/Share) Button (pp. 23, 31, Advanced Guide p. 37)Indicator (p. 7)F

4 Camera StationYou can do the following when the camera is placed in the camera station. DIGITAL Terminal (p. 28)DC IN Terminal (Power Input) (p. 9)

5• Always put the connector cover back on the camera con-nector when the camera station is being carried or not in use.•The bottom of the camera stati

6Using the Wireless Controller Installing the BatteryInstall the lithium coin battery (CR2025) before using the wireless controller.1.Slip a fingerna

7IndicatorThe camera indicator lights or blinks under the following circumstances.Green: Ready to shoot /connected to a computer/display off (Advanced