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Canon PowerShot A400 Quick Start Guide

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Erasing an Image
Camera User Guide
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Playback
Camera User Guide
CDI-E142-010 © 2004 CANON INC. PRINTED IN CHINA
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Preparing the Camera
Camera User Guide
Camera User Guide
Quick Reference
Camera User Guide
In addition, there are functions that can be set in each shooting mode.
For details, see “Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode” at the end of
the Camera User Guide.
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Printing with a Direct Print Compatible Printer
Direct Print User Guide
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A.
Connect the camera to the printer and turn on the printer’s
power.
B.
, or appears* in the upper left corner of the camera’s
LCD monitor, indicating that the printer is ready to print.
* The displayed icon may vary depending on the printer model.
C.
Choose the image you wish to print and press the
button.
The button will blink blue and printing of the image will start.
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A.Set the mode switch to (Playback). B. Play back the images.
Use or to display the image you wish to see.
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A.Use or to select the image you
wish to erase (
) and press the
button ( ).
B When the confirmation screen appears, check
that [Erase] is selected and press the
button.
Select [Cancel] using or to cancel without erasing.
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Please turn over
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B.
Insert the batteries.
A.
Slide the battery cover lock ( ) and open the SD
card slot/battery cover ( , ).
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C.
Insert the SD card and close the SD card slot/
battery cover.
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C. Set the date and time (first time the camera is
powered on).
Use or to select the items you wish to set, and
or to change the value.
Check that the date and time shown are correct,
then press the
button.
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D.
Aim the camera at the subject and adjust the zoom to achieve the desired composition (see
“Zoom” in the “Quick Reference” section).
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E. Focus and shoot.
Press the shutter button halfway to focus.
The camera focuses and two beeps sound.
Press the shutter button
all the way to shoot.
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A.
Set the mode switch.
Set the mode switch to (Still Image).
Direct Print
User Guide
Printer User Guide
Supplied with a
printer
Contents of
This Guide
Included accessories and
separately sold
equipment information.
1.
Install the
batteries and the
SD card.
2.
Shoot images
with the camera.
3.
Play back the
images.
4.
Erase any
unwanted
images.
Learn the names
of camera
components.
5.
Print the images.
6.
Install the
software.
Connect the
camera to a
computer.
7.
Download the
images to a
computer.
What you can do
with the software
The various ways
of using the
software
The following manuals are supplied with your
camera. Please refer to them as necessary.
Reference Guides
System Map
Quick Start Guide
This Guide
Camera User Guide
Camera User
Guide
Software
Starter Guide
ZoomBrowser
EX Software
User Guide
ImageBrowser
Software User
Guide
These PDF format
manuals are
available on the
Canon website.
Please download
them from the
following URL:
http://web.canon.jp/
Imaging/
information-e.html
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Shooting
Indicator
B.
Press the ON/OFF button to power the camera.
The upper indicator next to the viewfinder lights.
Camera Interface Cable
Printers
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Back
Terminals
(+) Positive end
(-) Negative end
Flash range: 47 cm - 2.0 m (1.5 - 6.6 ft.) (wide angle/telephoto)
* Red-eye reduction: This feature reduces the effect of light reflecting back from
the eyes and making them appear red.
Flash
Press the button to switch between flash modes.
(Some settings are not available with certain shooting modes.)
When the red-eye reduction function is off
Auto
Flash on
Flash off
When the red-eye reduction function is on
Auto with red-eye reduction*
Flash on with red-eye reduction
Flash off
Macro/Infinity
Press the / button to display the or on the LCD monitor.
in Display
Use this mode to shoot close-ups of flowers or small objects.
* Recordable Area at Minimum Shooting Range <Shooting Distance>
At wide angle end: approx. 47 x 35 mm (1.9 x 1.4 in.)
<From the front of lens: 5 cm (2.0 in.)>
At telephoto end: approx. 115 x 87 mm (4.5 x 3.4 in.)
<From the front of lens: 30 cm (1 ft.)>
in Display
Use this mode to shoot landscapes and distant objects.
Changing the Displayed Information
Press the button to switch the displayed information as follows.
Shooting Mode:
LCD Monitor - On
(No Information)
LCD Monitor - On
(Information View)
LCD Monitor - Off
Playback Mode:
Standard Information View
Detailed Information View
No Information
Shooting/Playback Modes
Shooting
: Still Image
Shoots still images in the
(Auto),
(Manual) or (Stitch Assist)
mode.
: Special Scene
Shoots still images with the most
appropriate settings for the scene.
: Movie
Shoots movie clips.
Playback
: Replay the images.
Zoom
Telephoto:
Zoom in on the subject.
Wide Angle:
Zoom out from the subject.
* The zoom can be adjusted from 45 to 100 mm (35mm film equivalent).

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Canon PowerShot A400 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Megapixel3.2 MP
Camera typeCompact camera
Sensor typeCCD
Image stabilizerNo
Maximum image resolution2048 x 1536 pixels
Digital zoom2.2 x
Optical zoom3.2 x
Combined zoom7 x
Focal length range5.9 - 13.2 mm
InterfaceUSB
Built-in flashYes
Camera shutter speed1 - 1/1.500 s
Compatible operating systems-
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)45 - 100 mm
Focus adjustmentAuto
Auto focusing (AF) modesCentre weighted Auto Focus
Light meteringCentre-weighted, Spot
ISO sensitivity100, 200, 400, Auto
Flash modesAuto, Red-eye reduction
Internal memory- MB
Compatible memory cardsSD
Maximum video resolution640 x 480 pixels
Display diagonal1.5 \
Display resolution (numeric)115000 pixels
Scene modesBeach, Fireworks, Night, Snow, Underwater, Landscape (scenery)
Photo effectsBlack&White, Muted, Neutral, Sepia, Vivid
White balanceAuto, Cloudy, Custom modes, Daylight, Fluorescent, Tungsten
Camera playbackmovie, single image
Product colorSilver
Battery typeAA
Battery technologyAlkaline
Battery life (CIPA standard)300 shots
Number of batteries supported2
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth53.4 mm
Width107 mm
Height36.8 mm
Weight165 g

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