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Canon POWERSHOT A640 User Manual

Canon POWERSHOT A640
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The Components Guide
Preparations
Shooting
Playback/Erasing
Menus and Settings
Printing
Basic
Downloading Images
to a Computer
Camera User Guide
Please Read This First
This guide explains how to prepare the camera and use its basic features.
Photo of PowerShot A640
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Canon POWERSHOT A640 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Megapixel10 MP
Sensor typeCCD
Image sensor size1/1.8 \
Maximum image resolution3648 x 2736 pixels
Digital zoom4 x
Focal length range7.3 - 29.2 mm
InterfaceUSB 2.0
Digital SLRNo
Built-in flashYes
Camera shutter speed15 - 1/2500 s
Compatible operating systemsWindows 98/Me/2000/XP Mac OS X v10.2 - 10.4
FocusTTL
Focus adjustmentAuto
Closest focusing distance0.01 m
Light meteringCentre-weighted, Spot
ISO sensitivity80, 100, 200, 400, 800, AUTO
Motion JPEG frame rate60 fps
Video formats supportedAVI
Maximum video resolution640 x 480 pixels
Display diagonal2.5 \
Display resolution (numeric)115000 pixels
USB version2.0
Product colorGray
Scene modesbeach, Children, Close-up (macro), Fireworks, Night, Night portrait, Panorama, party (indoor), Portrait, self-portrait, Sports, Underwater, Landscape (scenery)
Image editingrotating, trimming
Photo effectsblack&white, Negative film, Neutral, Sepia, Skin tones, Vivid
White balanceauto, Cloudy, custom modes, daylight, Fluorescent, manual, Tungsten
Camera playbackSlide show
Battery technologyAlkaline
Number of batteries supported2
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90 %
Recommended operating temperature range (T-T)0 - 40 °C
Flash modesRed-eye reduction
Compatible memory cardsmmc, sd
Viewfinder typeOptical
Camera shutter typeMechanical
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth49.1 mm
Width109.4 mm
Height66 mm
Weight245 g

Summary

The Components Guide

Front View

Identifies external parts and features on the front of the camera.

Back View

Identifies external parts and features on the back of the camera.

Camera Controls

Details the function of buttons, dials, and other controls on the camera.

Indicator Lights

Explains the meaning and behavior of the camera's indicator lights.

Preparations

Installing Batteries

Step-by-step guide for inserting AA batteries into the camera.

Memory Card Insertion

Instructions for correctly inserting and removing the memory card.

LCD Monitor Setup

Procedures for opening and positioning the LCD monitor.

Initial Settings: Date/Time and Language

Guides on setting the date, time, and display language for the camera.

Shooting

Shooting Mode Selection

Guide to selecting shooting modes like Auto, Portrait, Landscape, and Night Scene.

Special Scene (SCN) Modes

Details modes for specific scenes: Night Snapshot, Kids&Pets, Indoor, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Underwater.

Image and Creative Zone Modes

Explains Image Zone (Color Accent, Swap, Stitch Assist, Movie) and Creative Zone (P, Tv, Av, M) modes.

Zoom Operation

Instructions on using the zoom lever to adjust focal length and zoom in or out.

Flash Operation

How to use the flash, including auto, on, and red-eye reduction settings.

Advanced Flash Settings

Configuration options for Red-Eye Reduction and Slow Synchro flash timing.

Macro Shooting

Guide to shooting close-up subjects like flowers and small items.

Using the Self-Timer

Instructions on setting up the self-timer for delayed shots.

Self-Timer Configuration

Customizing self-timer delay time and number of shots.

Playback and Erasing

Image Playback

How to view images stored on the memory card using the camera's LCD monitor.

Erasing Images

Step-by-step process for deleting unwanted images from the memory card.

Menus and Settings

FUNC. Menu Operations

Guide to using the FUNC. menu for common shooting function adjustments.

Other Menu Categories

Overview of accessing and using Rec., Play, Print, Set up, and My Camera menus.

Printing

Connecting to a Printer

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

Selecting Images for Printing

How to select images on the camera for printing.

Downloading Images to a Computer

Camera to Computer Connection

Procedures for connecting the camera to a computer via USB.

Software Installation for Download

Guide to installing the necessary software for image transfer.

Downloading Images (Windows)

Instructions for downloading images on Windows operating systems.

Downloading Images (Macintosh)

Instructions for downloading images on Macintosh operating systems.

Direct Transfer Method

Using the camera's direct transfer function to move images.

System Requirements

Safety Precautions

General Warnings

Important safety warnings regarding flash usage, handling, and power.

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