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Canon PowerShot A540 User Manual

Canon PowerShot A540
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Canon PowerShot A540 Specifications

General IconGeneral
InterfaceUSB
Digital SLRNo
Built-in flashYes
Camera shutter speed15 – 1/2000 s
Compatible operating systemsWindows 98SE / Me / 2000 SP4 / XP / XP SP1-2 OS X v10.2 - 10.4
Bundled softwareZoomBrowser EX / ImageBrowser PhotoStitch TWAIN (Windows 98 / 2000), WIA (Windows Me) ArcSoft PhotoStudio
I/O portsUSB 2.0 A/V out (PAL/NTSC)
Display diagonal2.5 \
Display resolution (numeric)85000 pixels
Internal memory16 MB
Compatible memory cardsmmc, sd
Megapixel6 MP
Sensor typeCCD
Image sensor size1/2.5 \
ISO sensitivity80, 100, 200, 400, 800, AUTO
FocusTTL
Closest focusing distance0.05 m
Maximum video resolution640 x 480 pixels
Scene modesbeach, Children, Fireworks, Night, party (indoor), Underwater
Photo effectsblack&white, Neutral, Positive film, Sepia, Skin tones
White balanceauto, Cloudy, custom modes, daylight, Fluorescent, Tungsten
Playback zoom (max)2 x
Battery typeAA
Battery technologyAlkaline
Number of batteries supported2
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90 %
Product colorSilver
Flash modesauto, manual, Red-eye reduction
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth64 mm
Width90.4 mm
Height43.2 mm
Weight180 g

Summary

Preparation

First Time Settings

Configure initial camera settings like date, time, and display language.

Shooting

Shooting Modes

Overview of various shooting modes like Auto, SCN, P, Tv, Av, M for optimal scene capture.

Using the Zoom and Flash

Learn to adjust zoom levels and control flash settings for better image composition.

Playback/Erasing

Magnifying Images

View images individually, zoom in to inspect details, and navigate through magnified views.

Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback)

Browse multiple images at once in an index layout for quick selection and review.

Erasing Images

Learn how to delete unwanted images from the memory card, with a caution about permanent deletion.

Printing

Connecting to a Printer

Steps to connect the camera to a compatible printer for direct printing.

Setting DPOF Print Settings

Configure DPOF settings to specify images and print options for direct printing.

Setting DPOF Transfer Settings

Specify settings for images before downloading to a computer using DPOF standards.

Downloading Images to a Computer

System Requirements

Minimum PC specifications needed for installing and using the camera software.

Connecting Camera to Computer

Instructions for establishing a USB connection between the camera and computer.

Using a Memory Card Reader

Alternative method for transferring images using a memory card reader.

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