Canon PowerShot A400 Bedienungsanleitung

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Camera User Guide

zPlease read the Read This First section (p. 5).

zPlease also see the Canon Digital Camera Software Starter Guide Disk

and the Direct Print User Guide.

DANSK

ENGLISH

Flowchart and Reference Guides

This Guide

Shooting with the Camera

Canon Digital Camera

Software Starter Guide Disk

Installing the Software

This Guide

Connecting the Camera to a Computer

Canon Digital Camera

Software Starter Guide Disk

Direct Print User Guide

Printer User Guide

Using the Printer and Printing

Downloading Images to a Computer

Use of genuine Canon accessories is

recommended.

This product is designed to perform optimally

when used with genuine Canon accessories.

Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this

product and/or accidents such as fire, etc.,

caused by the malfunction of non-genuine Canon

accessories (e.g., a leakage and/or explosion of

a battery pack). Please note that this warranty

does not apply to repairs arising out of the

malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories,

although you may request such repairs on a

chargeable basis.

Camera Body Temperature

If your camera is used for prolonged periods, the

camera body may become warm. Please be aware

of this and take care when operating the camera

for an extended period.

About the LCD Monitor

The LCD monitor is produced with extremely high-

precision manufacturing techniques. More than

99.99% of the pixels operate to specification. Less

than 0.01% of the pixels may occasionally misfire

or appear as red or black dots.

This has no effect on the recorded image and does

not constitute a malfunction.

Video Format

Please set the camera’s video signal format to the

one used in your region before using it with a TV

monitor (p. 104).

Language Setting

Please see page 22 to change the language

setting.

Disclaimer

zWhile every effort has been made to ensure

that the information contained in this guide is

accurate and complete, no liability can be

accepted for any errors or omissions. Canon

reserves the right to change the specifications

of the hardware and software described

herein at any time without prior notice.

zNo part of this guide may be reproduced,

transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval

system, or translated into any language in any

form, by any means, without the prior written

permission of Canon.

zCanon makes no warranties for damages

resulting from corrupted or lost data due to a

mistaken operation or malfunction of the

camera, the software, the SD memory cards

(SD cards), personal computers, peripheral

devices, or use of non-Canon SD cards.

Trademark Acknowledgments

• Canon and PowerShot are trademarks of Canon,

Inc.

• Macintosh, PowerBook, Power Macintosh and

QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Computer,

Inc, registered in the United States and other

countries.

• Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are either

registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft

Corporation in the United States and/or other

countries.

• SD is a trademark.

• Other names and products not mentioned above

may be registered trademarks or trademarks of

their respective companies.

Symbols Used

Icons under title bars show the operations mode.

As in the example below, the shooting mode

should be set to , , or .

Adjusting the Tone (White Balance)

This mark denotes issues that may affect

the camera's operation.

This mark denotes additional topics that

complement the basic operating

procedures.

In this guide SD memory card (Secure Digital, a

card.

Shooting Mode

Table of Contents

Items marked with are lists or charts that

summarize camera functions or procedures.

Read This First 5

Please Read...........................................................5

Safety Precautions .................................................6

Preventing Malfunctions .......................................11

Components Guide 12

Preparing the Camera 15

Installing the Battery and SD Card.......................15

Formatting an SD Card.........................................19

Setting the Date/Time...........................................21

Setting the Language ...........................................22

Basic Functions 23

Turning the Power On/Off..................................... 23

Mode Switch.........................................................25

Using the LCD Monitor .........................................26

Shooting – The Basics 31

Auto Mode.......................................................31

Reviewing an Image Right After Shooting............34

Selecting a Shooting Mode...................................35

Changing the Resolution and Compression.........37

Quick Shots ..........................................................38

Using the Flash .................................................39

Macro/ Infinity Modes ................................... 42

Self-timer ......................................................... 43

Digital Zoom ......................................................... 44

Continuous Shooting........................................ 45

Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist) ......... 46

Special Scene Mode..................................... 48

Postcard Print Mode ...................................... 51

Movie Mode ................................................... 53

Playback – The Basics 55

Displaying Images Individually

(Single Image Playback) ...................................... 55

Magnifying Images...........................................55

Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback)

... 56

Jumping between Images ....................................57

Viewing/Editing Movies ........................................ 57

Erasing 61

Erasing Single Images..................................... 61

Erasing All Images ............................................... 61

Shooting – Advanced Functions 62

Selecting Menus and Settings.............................. 62

Menu Settings and Default Settings..................... 65

Resetting the Settings to Default.......................... 72

Shooting Problem Subjects for the Autofocus...... 73

Switching between Focus Settings....................... 74

Table of Contents

Switching between Light Metering Modes ....... 75

Adjusting the Exposure.........................................76

Adjusting the Tone (White Balance).....................77

Changing the ISO Speed......................................79

Changing the Photo Effect....................................80

Setting the Auto Rotate Function..........................81

Playback – Advanced Functions 83

Rotating Images in the Display.............................83

Attaching Sound Memos to Images......................84

Auto Play..............................................................85

Protecting Images.................................................86

Various Functions 88

About Printing.......................................................88

DPOF Print Settings.............................................90

Image Transmission Settings

(DPOF Transfer Order).........................................94

Downloading Images to a Computer ....................95

Computer System Requirements .................... 96

Downloading Directly from a SD card.................103

Viewing Images on a TV Set ..............................103

Resetting the File Number..................................105

Customizing the Camera

(My Camera Settings).........................................106

Registering My Camera Settings........................108

List of Messages 112

Troubleshooting 114

Appendix 120

Replacing the Date Battery ................................ 120

Using the Power Kits (Sold Separately) ............. 121

Camera Care and Maintenance......................... 125

Specifications 126

Battery Performance .......................................... 129

SD Cards and Estimated Capacities (Recordable

Images) .............................................................. 129

Photo Tips and Information 132

Index 134

Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode...... 138

Read This First

Please Read

Test Shots

Before you try to photograph important subjects, we highly recommend that you shoot several trial images

to confirm that the camera is operating and being operated correctly. Please note that Canon, its

subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are not liable for any consequential damages arising from

any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including SD cards, that results in the failure of an image to be

recorded or to be recorded in a format that is machine readable.

Warning Against Copyright Infringement

Please note that Canon digital cameras are intended for personal use and should never be used in a

manner that infringes upon or contravenes international or domestic copyright laws and regulations.

Please be advised that in certain cases the copying of images from performances, exhibitions, or

commercial properties by means of a camera or other device may contravene copyright or other legal

rights even if the image was shot for personal use.

Warranty Limitations

For information on your camera's warranty, please refer to the Canon European Warranty System (EWS)

Booklet supplied with your camera.

For Canon Customer Support contacts, please see rear of this booklet or the European Warranty

System (EWS) Booklet.

Read This First

Safety Precautions

zBefore using the camera, please ensure that you have read and understood the safety precautions

described below. Always ensure that the camera is operated correctly.

zThe safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended to instruct you in the safe and correct

operation of the camera and its accessories to prevent injuries or damage to yourself, other persons and

equipment.

zIn the next few pages, the term "equipment" refers primarily to the camera, batteries, and separately sold

battery and charger kit and compact power adapter.

Storing SD cards

WARNINGS

Store the SD memory card out of the reach of children and infants.

It may be swallowed accidentally. If this occurs, consult a doctor immediately.

zDo not aim the camera directly into the sun or at other intense light sources which could damage

your eyesight.

zDo not trigger the flash in close proximity to human or animal eyes. Exposure to the intense light

produced by the flash may damage eyesight. In particular, remain at least one meter (39 inches) away

from infants when using the flash.

Read This First

zStore this equipment out of the reach of children and infants. Accidental damage to the camera or

batteries by a child could result in serious injury. In addition, placement of the strap around a child's neck

could result in asphyxiation.

zBe particularly careful to keep the date battery used in the camera away from children. Seek

medical assistance immediately if a child swallows a battery.

zDo not attempt to disassemble or alter any part of the equipment that is not expressly described

in this guide. Disassembly or alteration may result in high-voltage electrical shock. Internal inspections,

alterations and repairs should be conducted by qualified service personnel authorized by your camera

distributor or a Canon Customer Support Help Desk.

zTo avoid the risk of high-voltage electrical shock, do not touch the flash portion of the camera if it

has been damaged. Similarly, never touch internal portions of the equipment that become exposed as a

result of damage. There is a risk of high-voltage electrical shock. Please take the first opportunity to

consult your camera distributor or a Canon Customer Support Help Desk.

Stop operating the equipment immediately if it emits smoke or noxious fumes.

Failure to do so may

result in fire or electrical shock. Immediately turn the camera's power off, remove the camera batteries or

unplug the power cord from the power outlet. Confirm that smoke or fume emissions have ceased.

Please consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk.

zStop operating the equipment if it is dropped or the casing is damaged. Failure to do so may result

in fire or electrical shock. Immediately turn the camera's power off, remove the camera batteries or

unplug the power cord from the power outlet. Please consult your camera distributor or the closest

Canon Customer Support Help Desk.

Read This First

zDo not allow the equipment to come into contact with, or become immersed in, water or other

liquids. Do not allow liquids to enter the interior. The camera has not been waterproofed. If the exterior

comes into contact with liquids or salt air, wipe it dry with a soft, absorbent cloth. In the event that water

or other foreign substances enter the interior, immediately turn the camera's power off and remove the

camera batteries or unplug the power cord from the power outlet. Continued use of the equipment may

result in fire or electrical shock. Please consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer

Support Help Desk.

zDo not use substances containing alcohol, benzene, thinners or other flammable substances to

clean or maintain the equipment. The use of these substances may lead to fire.

zRemove the power cord on a regular periodic basis and wipe away the dust and dirt that collects

on the plug, the exterior of the power outlet and the surrounding area. In dusty, humid or greasy

environments, the dust that collects around the plug over long periods of time may become saturated

with humidity and short-circuit, leading to fire.

zDo not cut, damage, alter or place heavy items on the power adapter cord. Any of these actions

may cause an electrical short circuit, which may lead to fire or electrical shock.

zDo not handle the power cord if your hands are wet. Handling it with wet hands may lead to electrical

shock. When unplugging the cord, ensure that you hold the solid portion of the plug. Pulling on the

flexible portion of the cord may damage or expose the wire and insulation, creating the potential for fires

or electrical shocks.

Use only the recommended power accessories.

Use of power sources not expressly recommended for

this equipment may lead to overheating, distortion of the equipment, fire, electrical shock or other hazards.

zDo not place the batteries near a heat source or expose them to direct flame or heat. Neither

should you immerse them in water. Such exposure may damage the batteries and lead to the leakage

of corrosive liquids, fire, electrical shock, explosion or serious injury.

Read This First

zDo not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the batteries. There is serious risk of injury due

to an explosion. Immediately flush with water any area of the body, including the eyes and mouth, skin,

or clothing that comes into contact with the inner contents of a battery.

zAvoid dropping or subjecting the batteries to severe impacts that could damage the casings. It

could lead to leakage and injury.

zDo not short-circuit the battery terminals with metallic objects, such as key holders. It could lead

to overheating, burns and other injuries.

Before you discard a battery, cover the terminals with tape or other insulators to prevent direct

contact with other objects.

Contact with the metallic components of other materials in waste containers

may lead to fire or explosions. Discard the batteries in specialized waste facilities if available in your area.

zUse only recommended batteries and accessories. Use of batteries not expressly recommended for

this equipment may cause explosions or leaks, resulting in fire, injury and damage to the surroundings.

zIf using AA-size NiMH batteries, use only Canon AA-size NiMH batteries and the charger

recommended for use with these batteries. Use of another charger may cause batteries to overheat

or deform, posing risk of fire or electric shock.

zDisconnect the battery charger or compact power adapter from both the camera and power outlet

after recharging and when the camera is not in use to avoid fires and other hazards. Continuous

use over a long period may cause a unit to overheat and distort, resulting in fire.

zThe camera terminal of the battery charger cord and the compact power cord is designed for

exclusive use with your camera. Do not use it with other products or batteries. There is a risk of fire

and other hazards.

Caution about magnetic fields

Keep objects that are sensitive to magnetic fields (such as credit cards) away from the speaker of the

camera (p. 12). Such items may lose data or stop working.

Read This First

Preventing Malfunctions

Avoid Strong Magnetic Fields

Never place the camera in close proximity to electric motors or other equipment generating strong

electromagnetic fields. Exposure to strong magnetic fields may cause malfunctions or corrupt image data.

Avoid Condensation Related Problems

Moving the equipment rapidly between hot and cold temperatures may cause condensation (water

droplets) to form on its external and internal surfaces. You can avoid this by placing the equipment in an

airtight, resealable plastic bag and letting it adjust to temperature changes slowly before removing it from

the bag.

If Condensation Forms Inside the Camera

Stop using the camera immediately if you detect condensation.

Continued use may damage the equipment. Remove the SD card and battery or power cord (if connected)

from the camera and wait until the moisture evaporates completely before resuming use.

Extended Storage

When not using the camera for extended periods of time, remove the batteries from the camera or battery

charger and store the equipment in a safe place. Storing the camera for extended periods with batteries

installed will run down the battery and may damage the camera.

Components 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)

Strap Mount*

Shutter Button (p. 31)

Microphone (p. 84)

Viewfinder Window

Speaker

Flash (p. 39)

AF-assist Beam (p. 34)

Red-eye Reduction Lamp (p. 41)

Self-timer Lamp (p. 43)

Lens/Lens Cover

Components Guide

* To connect the camera to a computer or printer, use one of the following cables.

• Computer: Interface Cable IFC-400PCU (supplied with the camera)

• Direct Print Compatible Printers (Sold Separately)

• CP Printers: Interface Cable IFC-400PCU (supplied with the camera) or the Direct Interface Cable

DIF-100 (supplied with the CP-100/CP-10)

• Bubble Jet Printers:

-Bubble Jet Direct Compatible Printers: Please refer to your Bubble Jet printer user guide.

-PictBridge Compliant Printers: Interface Cable IFC-400PCU (supplied with the camera)

• PictBridge Compliant Non-Canon Printers: Interface Cable IFC-400PCU (supplied with the camera)

Please refer to the System Map or the Direct Print User Guide supplied with the camera for direct

print compatible printer information.

Date Battery Holder (p. 120)

Viewfinder (p. 33)

A/V (Audio/Video) Out Terminal

Tripod Socket

SD Card Slot/Battery Cover (p. 15)

Terminal Cover

DIGITAL Terminal* (p. 98)

DC IN Terminal (p. 124)

LCD Monitor (p. 26)

Battery Cover Lock

Components Guide

(Print/Share) Button

The following operations are accessible through one

easy press of the button.

- Printing: See the Direct Print User Guide (separate

from this guide).

- Downloading images (Windows only): See page 95 of

this guide and the Canon Digital Camera Software

Starter Guide Disk (separate from this guide).

The indicator blinks or lights during a printer or

computer connection.

Blue: Ready to Print/Ready to transfer images

Blinking Blue: Printing/Transferring

Button

Button (p. 63)

(Function) Button (p. 62)/

(Single Image Erase) Button (p. 61)

(Display) Button (p. 26)

Mode Switch (p. 25)

Omni Selector (p. 39, 42, 43, 45, 75)

(Light Metering)/ , (Flash)/

(Continuous) (Self-timer)/

(Macro)/ (Infinity)/

The indicators light or blink when you open the lens cover or whenever you press the shutter button.

Blinking Orange: Ready to shoot (camera shake warning)

or charging the flash (with LCD monitor On).

Lower Indicator

Yellow: Macro mode or Infinity mode

Blinking Yellow: Focusing difficulty (although you can press

the shutter button, try using focus lock (p. 73))

Upper Indicator

Green: Ready to shoot or ready to communicate with

your computer.

Blinking Green: Starting-up, recording to the SD card,

reading the SD card, erasing data on the SD

card, or transmitting data to your computer.

Orange: Ready to shoot (using the flash).

Zoom Button (p. 31)

Shooting: (Wide Angle)/ (Telephoto) (p. 31)

Playback: (Index)/ (Magnify) (p. 55)

Preparing the Camera

Installing the Battery and SD Card

Write Protect Tab

The SD card has a write protect tab. Sliding the tab

downward prevents recording of data and protects

existing data (e.g. images). When recording to,

erasing from or formatting the SD card, slide the

tab upward.

Write Protect

Tab

Writing/Erasing possible Writing/Erasing impossible

Insert two (2) AA-size alkaline batteries

(included with the camera) or two (2) AA-size

NiMH batteries (sold separately) and insert

the SD card.

Check that the camera power is off.

Press the battery cover lock towards

the arrow to open the cover.

3Insert the batteries as shown.

(+) Positive end

(-) Negative end

Preparing the Camera

Insert 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 cover until you hear it click into

place.

z Do not touch or allow metal objects to contact

the terminals on the back of the SD card.

To remove the SD card

Push in the SD card until you hear it click, then

release it.

Back

Terminals

z Since the camera is writing, reading,

erasing or transmitting data to or from the

SD card when the indicator blinks green,

never perform the following actions during

this time. It could corrupt the image data.

• Subject the camera body to vibration

or shocks.

• Turn the camera’s power off or open

the SD card slot/battery cover.

z Please note that SD cards formatted

with other manufacturers’ cameras or a

computer, or formatted or edited with

application programs, may slow down

writing to the SD card or may not

operate correctly in the camera.

You are recommended to use SD cards

that have been formatted in your camera

(p. 19

)

. The card supplied with the camera

may be used without further formatting

z We recommend that you use the

separately sold AC Adapter Kit ACK800 to

power the camera during long usage

sessions (p. 124).

z The separately sold battery charger kit

lets you use rechargeable NiMH

batteries to power the camera (p. 121).

Preparing the Camera

z See Battery Performance (p. 129).

z For information about the Battery and

Charger Kit and AA-size rechargeable

NiMH batteries, see the System Map

(separate from this guide).

z See SD Cards and Estimated Capacities

(Recordable Images) (p. 129).

Proper Battery Handling

z Use AA-size alkaline or Canon AA-size NiMH

batteries (sold separately) only. For information

on handling the AA-size rechargeable NiMH

batteries, see Using the Power Kits (Sold

Separately) (p. 121).

z Since the performance of alkaline batteries

may differ according to brand, the operating

time of the batteries you purchase may not be

as long as the batteries that came with the

camera.

z Camera operating time may shorten at low

temperatures when alkaline batteries are used.

Also due to their specifications, alkaline batteries

may expire faster than NiMH batteries. If you are

using the camera in cold areas or for a long time,

we recommend using Canon AA-size NiMH

Battery Kit NB4-200 (a four-battery Kit).

z While it is possible to use AA-size nickel-

cadmium batteries, performance is unreliable

and their use is not recommended.

z Never mix unused and partially used

batteries. Always load two fresh (or fully

recharged) batteries at the same time. The

partially used batteries may leak.

Be careful to load the batteries with their positive

(+) and negative (-) ends in the right direction

z Never mix batteries of different types or from

different manufacturers. Both batteries

should be identical.

z Before inserting the batteries, wipe the battery

terminals well with a dry cloth. Oil from one's skin

or other dirt may cause a considerable reduction

in the number of recordable images or reduced

usage time.

Battery performance deteriorates at low

temperatures (especially with alkaline batteries).

If you are using the camera in cold areas and

batteries are running down faster than they

should, you may be able to restore performance

by placing batteries in an inner pocket to warm

them up prior to use. But be careful that you don't

put the batteries into a pocket together with a

metal key chain or other metallic objects, as these

objects may cause batteries to short-circuit.

Preparing the Camera

z 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. Batteries may leak

and damage the camera if left installed during

prolonged periods of non-use.

WARNINGS

Never use damaged batteries or batteries

whose outer seal is completely or partially

missing or peeled off, as there is risk that

such batteries may leak, overheat, or burst.

Always check the seals on store-bought

batteries before loading them, as some

batteries may come with defective seals. Do

not use batteries with defective seals.

Never use batteries that look like this.

Batteries with all or part of the

seal (electrical insulation sheath)

peeled off.

The positive electrode (plus

terminal) is flat.

The negative terminal is correctly

formed (protruding from the

metal base), but the seal does

not extend up over the edge of

the metal base.

Battery Status Indications

The LCD monitor displays an icon or message to

let you know when batteries are low or depleted.

Batteries are beginning to run low.

Replace (or recharge) batteries

promptly. If the LCD monitor is off,

this icon will appear when you press

any of the following buttons: the

omni selector,

DISP.

button and

FUNC.

button.

Change the

batteries

Batteries are fully depleted and the

camera can no longer operate.

Replace the batteries immediately.

Preparing the Camera

Formatting an SD Card

You should always format an SD card when

you wish to use a new one, or when you wish

to delete not only the images in the SD card

but also other data.

Formatting an SD card will permanently

erase all data already on it, including all of

its protected images. Check the contents

before formatting cards that were

previously used.

1Turn the power on (p. 23).

2Press the MENU

button and select

[ (Set up)] using

3Select (Format)

using or and

press the SET

button.

4Select [OK] using

or and press

the SET button.

z To cancel formatting

instead, select [Cancel]

and press the SET button.

z The capacity of the SD card displayed after

formatting will be less than the rated capacity

of the SD card. This is not a malfunction of

the SD card or camera.

5Press the MENU button.

Preparing the Camera

If the camera is not operating correctly, the

SD card may be corrupted. Formatting the

card may solve the problem.

If you are using an SD card from another

manufacturer and the card is not functioning

correctly, you may be able to correct the

problem by formatting the card.

SD cards formatted with another camera, a

computer or peripheral device may not

operate correctly. Format these cards with

this camera. If formatting in the camera

doesn't work properly, turn the camera off

and re-insert the SD card. Then turn the

camera back on and format again.

Handling Precautions for SD Cards

SD cards are high-precision electronic devices. Do not

bend them, apply force to them, or subject them to

shocks or vibration.

Do not attempt to disassemble or alter the SD card.

Do not allow dirt, water or foreign objects to contact

the terminals on the back of the card. Do not touch the

terminals with your hands or metal objects.

Do not peel away the original label on the SD card or

cover it with another label or sticker.

When writing on the SD card, use a soft point pen (e.g.

felt-tip pen). Using a sharp point pen (e.g. ball-point

pen) or pencil may damage the SD card or corrupt the

recorded data.

Since some or all of the data recorded on the SD card

may be corrupted or erased by electrical noise, static

electricity or card malfunction, making a backup copy

of important data is recommended.

Moving an SD card rapidly between temperature

extremes will cause condensation to form in the card

and lead to a malfunction. To avoid condensation,

place the SD card in a sealed plastic bag before

moving it into a different temperature zone and allow it

to adjust slowly to the new temperature.

If condensation forms on the SD card, store it at room

temperature until the water droplets have evaporated

naturally.

Do not use or store SD cards in the following locations.

• Locations subject to dust or sand

• Locations subject to high humidity and high

temperatures

Precaution for Multi Media Cards

This camera is designed to perform optimally when

used with genuine Canon-brand SD cards. You may

use multi media cards (MMC) with this camera.

However, Canon makes no warranties concerning the

use of multi media cards (MMC).

Preparing the Camera

Setting the Date/Time

The Date/Time menu will be displayed when

camera power is turned on for the first time or

with low date battery power. Perform

operations from Step 4 (Replace the date

battery when power from the current one is

exhausted (p. 120)).

1Turn the power on (p. 23).

2Press the MENU

button and select

the [ (Set up)]

menu using .

3Select (Date/

Time) using or

and then press

the SET button.

4Set the date and

time.

z Use or to change

the value of the

highlighted field.

z Press or to set the date and time.

z The date can be set up to the year 2030.

z The factory default for the date format may

differ from that shown here in some regions.

5Press the SET button.

6Press the MENU button.

z For embedding the date on the image

data, refer to page 52.

z Setting the date and time settings does

not cause the date/time stamp to appear

on images. For printing images with the

date on them, refer to page 92, the

Direct Print User Guide or Canon Digital

Camera Software Starter Guide Disk.

z For important information, see

Replacing the Date Battery (p. 120).

Preparing the Camera

Setting the Language

Sets the display language for LCD monitor

menus and messages.

1Turn on the camera (p. 23).

2Press the MENU

button and select

the [ (Set up)]

menu using .

Select (Language)

using

and

press the SET

button.

4Select a language

using , , or

and press the SET

button.

z The setting menu will

reappear without

changing the language setting if you press

the MENU button instead of the SET button.

5Press the MENU button.

Shortcut Operation

The Language menu can also be displayed

in Playback mode by holding down the

SET button and pressing the MENU

button. (This function cannot be used while

a movie clip is played back, or when a

separately sold printer is connected to the

camera.)

Basic Functions

Turning the Power On/Off

Turning the Power On

1Press the ON/OFF button until the

upper indicator next to the

viewfinder lights green.

Shooting Mode

z Current shooting settings will appear in the

LCD monitor.

z Current shooting settings will disappear

in about 6 seconds when the LCD

monitor is set to Standard (No

information) or No Display(p. 26).

If you turn the mode switch to , the lens

will retract after approximately 1 minute.

Playback Mode

z The LCD monitor displays an image.

Turning the Power Off

z Press the ON/OFF button again to turn the

power off.

z If the "Card locked!" message appears

right after the power is turned on, the SD

card cannot record (p. 15).

You will hear a start-up sound and see the

start-up image when the power comes on.

(To change the start-up sound and image,

see below and p. 71 and 106.)

z The start-up image does not appear

when the LCD monitor is off in Shooting

mode or the A/V OUT terminal is

connected to a TV.

Turning on the camera without the

start-up sound and image

Press and hold the SET button, then

turn on the power.

Basic Functions

Power Saving Function

This camera is equipped with a power saving

function. Depending on the power saving setting

(p. 69), the camera may power down or the LCD

monitor may go off automatically.

zAuto Power Down

[On]

Shooting mode:

Powers down approximately 3 minutes after the

last time a camera control is accessed.

Playback mode:

Powers down approximately 5 minutes after the

last time a control is accessed on the camera.

Printer Connection mode:

Powers down approximately 5 minutes after the

last time a control is accessed on the camera or

something is printed on the printer.

When the Auto Power Down Function Activates

Press the

ON/OFF

button again.

[Off]

The power saving function does not activate.

zDisplay Off

The LCD monitor automatically shuts off

approximately 1 minute* after the last time a

camera control is accessed.

* This time can be changed (p. 69).

When the Display Off Function Activates

The LCD monitor display turns back on if any

button other than the ON/OFF button is pressed.

The power saving function is disabled

during Auto Play or during a computer

connection (p. 85, 95).

Basic Functions

Mode Switch

Use the mode switch to select the camera's

operating mode.

Shooting Mode

(Still Image)

Shoots still images. Shooting mode is selectable

from Auto (p. 31), Manual, or Stitch Assist (p. 46).

(Special Scene Mode)

Shoots the image with the most appropriate

settings for the scene.

(Movie)

Shoots movie clips (p. 53).

Replay Mode

z Replay or delete images from the SD card (p. 55,

61).

z Download and display images on a connected

computer (p. 95).

z Print images directly to a connected printer (p.

88).

When a printer (sold separately) is properly

connected, , , or appears on the

LCD monitor.

Basic Functions

Using the LCD Monitor

Use the LCD monitor to shoot and review images, for menu operations and playing back

images.

Pressing the DISP. button cycles the LCD monitor to the next mode.

Shooting Mode

The AF frame changes according to its On/Off setting. (LCD monitor On)

AiAF set to [On] (p. 74) AiAF set to [Off] (p. 74)

z zGreen: Focusing complete (focused AF frame) Green: Focusing complete

z zDoes not appear: Focusing difficulty Yellow: Focusing difficulty

Standard

(No Information) Detailed

(Information View)

No Display

• Still images:Shots Remaining

• Movies (seconds):

- Remaining Movie Time

- Elapsed Time

Spot AE

Point Frame

AF Frame

Button Button

Button

Basic Functions

Shooting Mode

Exposure Compensation

White Balance

Drive Mode

ISO Speed

Photo Effect

Light Metering Mode

Compression

Resolution

Postcard Print

Flash

Red-eye Reduction

Macro/Infinity Mode

Quick Shots

Auto Rotate Function

Movie Recording Mode

Digital Zoom Setting*

Camera Shake Warning

Low Battery

(Red)

2.8x 3.5x 4.4x 5.4x 7.0x

p. 35, 48

p. 76

p. 77

p. 43, 45

p. 79

p. 80

p. 75

p. 37

p. 51

p. 39

p. 39, 41

p. 42

p. 38

p. 83

p. 53

p. 44

p. 27

p. 18

When a Shooting mode setting is changed, the

settings appear on the LCD monitor for about 6

seconds even if the LCD monitor is set to No

information or off. (The Shooting mode settings

may not appear depending on the camera setting.)

You can set the flash, red-eye reduction, macro/

infinity mode, self-timer, continuous shooting, and

the light metering mode settings while this

information appears on the LCD monitor.

z and the icons in (the shaded area of

the chart) appear even when the information view

is turned off.

In addition to the above, the AF frame, spot metering

frame, recordable images or recordable movie time

are displayed as in the example to the left

zSetting to the , or modes turns the

LCD monitor on regardless of whether it is set to

on or off.

zA slow shutter speed has likely been selected

because of insufficient lighting if the upper

indicator beside the viewfinder blinks orange after

the metering preparations are complete and the

camera shake icon ( ) displays in the LCD

monitor. Set the flash to or , or affix the

camera to a tripod to shoot.

zAfter you take a photo by fully pressing the

shutter button, the image displays on the LCD

monitor for approximately three seconds (or the

review duration you set from 3 to 10 seconds). If

you press the button while the image is

displayed, it will continue to display (p. 34).

*1 : Zoom powers reflect the combined optical and digital zoom

effects. These figures appear when the digital zoom is activated.

Basic Functions

Playback Mode

* Detailed Display is not available

in index playback (9 images).

Standard

File Number

Shooting

Date/Time

Image Number and Total

(Display Image/Total)

No Display Detailed*

Histogram

Movie Length

Compression

p. 37

Resolution (Still image)

p. 37

Sound memo (WAVE file)

p. 84

Movie

p. 53

Protection status

p. 86

Button

ButtonButton

Basic Functions

Shooting Mode

Exposure Compensation

White Balance

ISO Speed

Photo Effect

Resolution (Movie)

Flash

Light Metering Mode

Macro/Infinity

In addition to the above, the histogram and recorded

movie time are displayed.

A JPEG file not supported by "Design Rule for

Camera File System" standards.

RAW file format

Unrecognizable file formats

An audio file other than a wave file, or a file with

unrecognized format is attached.

The following information may be displayed, depending on

the image.

p. 35, 48

p. 76

p. 77

p. 79

p. 80

p. 37

p. 39

p. 75

p. 42

The image in the LCD monitor may

darken when the monitor is used under

sunlight or other strong lighting. This is

not a defect.

The on/off setting of the LCD monitor

display mode is memorized when the

camera is turned off. When the camera is

turned on again it assumes the last

mode. However, when the LCD monitor is

turned on and the "Change the batteries"

message appears, the LCD monitor may

not automatically turn on the next time

the camera is started.

While a recorded image is displayed on

the LCD monitor, you can check the

exposure with the graph (See About the

Histogram). It shows the distribution of

the brightness data. If the exposure

requires adjustment, set the exposure

compensation and re-shoot (Press the

button if the histogram and other

information is not shown.).

Please note that image information

recorded by this camera may not display

correctly on other cameras and image

information recorded by other cameras

may not display correctly on this camera.

Basic Functions

About the Histogram

The histogram is a graph that allows you to

judge the brightness of the shot image.

The greater the bias toward the left in the

graph, the darker the image. The greater

the bias toward to the right, the brighter the

image. If the image is too dark, adjust the

exposure compensation to a positive

value. Similarly, adjust the exposure

compensation to a negative value if the

image is too bright (p. 76).

Sample Histograms

Dark image Balanced image Bright image

Shooting – The Basics

Auto Mode

In this mode, all you have to do is press the

shutter button and let the camera do

everything else.

1Set the mode switch to .

Select from menu.

z See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 62).

* The current setting is displayed.

3Aim the camera at the subject

you wish to shoot.

See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode

(p. 143) at the end of this manual to find out which

settings can be changed in which shooting modes.

Shooting Mode

4Use the zoom button to achieve

the desired composition (relative

subject size in the viewfinder).

z The angle of view can be adjusted within the

45 to 100 mm range, in 35mm film

equivalent.

z When the LCD monitor is on, the combined

use of the digital zoom and optical zoom

enables magnified shooting up to approx. 7x

(See Digital Zoom, p. 44).

5Press the shutter

button halfway.

z The shutter button has a

two-stage action.

Pressing Halfway

Pressing halfway

automatically sets the

exposure and focus.

Magnifies the size of

subject (Telephoto)

Decreases the size of

the subject (Wide angle)

Shooting – The Basics

• Two beeps will sound when the camera has

finished metering, and the indicator will light

green or orange. If the LCD monitor is on,

the AF frame will appear green.

• The indicator will blink yellow and the beep

will sound one time if the subject is difficult

to focus.

6Press the shutter

button all the way.

Pressing Fully

Pressing fully releases

the shutter.

• You will hear the shutter sound when the

shot is complete. Do not move the camera

until you hear this sound.

• The indicator next to the viewfinder blinks

green while data is recorded onto the SD

card.

• The picture appears for three seconds on

the LCD monitor, if it is on.

z Functions Available in Each Shooting

Mode (p. 143).

z With the Review function, you can

change the length of time images show

on the LCD monitor after shooting, or set

it so they do not show at all (p. 35).

z If the orange or yellow indicator blinks

while you press halfway, you can still

press fully to take the shot.

z Images are first saved into the camera's

internal memory before being recorded

onto the SD card, allowing the next

images to be taken immediately as long

as sufficient space is available in the

internal memory.

z The beep and shutter sound can be set

On/Off in the Set up menu (p. 67).

z Even when the shutter sound is set to

[ , , (On)] (p. 71), no sound will

be heard if [Mute] is set to [On].

z There is no shutter sound in movie

mode.

z Shots cannot be taken while the flash is

charging.

Shooting – The Basics

Shooting with Viewfinder

You can save power by turning the LCD

monitor off and using the viewfinder to shoot.

Compose the image so that the

subject appears in the center of

the viewfinder.

ViewfinderShows approximate

center of the image

About the AF Function

This camera employs AiAF (artificial

intelligence autofocus) technology, which

uses a broad metering field to calculate the

focal distance with high precision. It delivers

a crisp focus even when the photographic

subject is slightly off-center.

The camera can also automatically focus on

the center when AiAF is set to [Off].

Image Seen in Viewfinder vs. Recorded

Image

When shooting an image, a larger range than

the one visible in the viewfinder usually gets

recorded. You can confirm the actual range

that will be recorded in the LCD monitor. In

addition, due to the viewfinder’s

specification, the range visible in the

viewfinder may actually differ from the actual

recorded image. The closer the subject is to

the lens, the more noticeable the difference

will be. In some cases, portions of images

shot up close that appear in the viewfinder

will not appear in the recorded image. You

are recommended to use the LCD monitor

during macro photography (p. 42).

Shooting – The Basics

AF-assist Beam

- The AF-assist beam will sometimes emit

when the shutter button is pressed

halfway to assist focusing in certain

conditions, i.e. dark conditions.

- The AF-assist beam can be turned off

(p. 65).

If animals are your subject, turn off the

beam when shooting in the dark to avoid

startling them. However, please keep in

mind the following facts.

• If the AF-assist beam is turned off, it

may become more difficult for the

camera to focus in dark conditions.

• The red-eye reduction lamp may emit

when you press the shutter button

halfway even if the AF-assist beam is

turned off.

In order to prevent any lamp from

emitting before the flash fires, set both

the red-eye reduction function and the

AF-assist beam to [Off] in the Shooting

menu.

Reviewing an Image Right After

Shooting

After a photo is taken, the image displays on

the LCD monitor for 3 seconds. In addition,

the image will keep on displaying regardless

of the review duration setting if one of the

following operations is performed.

z Keeping the shutter button fully pressed

z Pressing the button while the image is

displayed*

Press the shutter button halfway again to stop

displaying it.

You can perform the following while

images are displayed.*

• Erasing Images Individually (p. 61)

• Display the setting details of the image

(p. 26).

• Magnifying Images (p. 55)

* This cannot be performed in Stitch Assist mode.

Shooting Mode

Shooting – The Basics

Changing the Image Display Duration

The length of time images are displayed after a

photo has been taken can be changed from

between 3 seconds to 10 seconds or turned off.

1Press the MENU button.

z The [ (Rec.)] menu appears.

2Select (Review) using or .

3Select a Review

setting using or

and press the

MENU button.

z With the [Off] option, the

image will not display.

z With the [3 sec.] to [10 sec.] options, the

image will appear for the time selected even

if you release the shutter button.

z You can continue to display the image as

long as the shutter button is fully held

pressed regardless of the Review setting.

z Another picture can be taken even while the

last is displayed.

Selecting a Shooting Mode

The following modes are available with this

camera.

The settings selected for each mode are kept even

if the shooting mode is changed. When the power

is turned off, the settings are also retained for

certain shooting modes, but not for others (p. 143).

Auto

The camera automatically makes

most of the settings for you.

Manual

You can manually adjust the

exposure, white balance, and

other settings before shooting.

Stitch

Assist

For shooting panorama

composition images

Special

Scene

Select from 8 scene modes to

shoot with the most appropriate

settings for the scene.

Portrait Beach

Night Scene

Fireworks

Foliage Underwater

Snow Indoor

Movie For shooting movies

Shooting – The Basics

Selecting , , or

1Set the mode switch to and

press the button.

Select the shooting

mode using or

, and press the

button.

Selecting SCN

1Set the mode switch to SCN and

press the button.

Select the shooting

mode using or

, and press the

button.

Selecting

Set the mode switch to .

z This will switch to movie mode.

Shooting – The Basics

Changing the Resolution and

Compression

You can change the resolution and compression

(excluding movie) depending on the purpose.

* Paper sizes vary according to region.

Shooting Mode

The Postcard Print mode is not available in , and .

Resolution Purpose

(Large)

2048 x

1536 pixels

Large

Small

zPrint up to A4 size*

210 x 297 mm (8.3 x

11.7 in.) prints

zPrint up to Letter size*

216 x 279 mm (8.5 x

11 in.) prints

(Medium1)

1600 x

1200 pixels

zPrint postcard size

148 x 100 mm (6 x 4

in.) prints

zPrint L-size 119 x 89

mm (4.7 x 3.5 in.)

prints

(Medium2)

1024 x 768

pixels

zPrint card size 86 x 54

mm (3.4 x 2.1 in.)

prints

(Small)

640 x 480

pixels

zSend images as e-

mail attachments

zShoot more images

Movies can be shot with the following

resolutions.

zThe resolution is set to M1 (1600 x

1200) and the compression is set to

(Fine).

zSee page 51 for Postcard Print mode

information.

Compression Purpose

Superfine

High

Quality

Normal

Shoot higher quality

images

Fine Shoot normal quality

images

Normal Shoot more images

Resolution

640 x 480 pixels

320 x 240 pixels

160 x 120 pixels

Shooting – The Basics

1Press the FUNC. button.

2Select * or *

using or .

* The current setting is

displayed.

3Select the

compression or

resolution you

wish to set using

or .

4Press the FUNC. button.

z Image File Sizes (Estimated) (p. 130)

Types of SD cards and resolution (p. 129)

Example (excluding ):

Compression

Example (excluding ):

Compression

Quick Shots

You can reduce shutter lag time to capture those

fleeting "photo opportunities".

z You cannot select the quick shot method

for use with the viewfinder (LCD monitor

must be on).

z The LCD monitor display freezes while

the camera is autofocusing.

1Press the DISP. button to turn the

LCD monitor on.

2In the (Rec.)

menu, select .

z See Selecting Menus

and Settings (p. 62).

Shooting Mode

Number of shots remaining* (Only

displayed when the resolution or

compression is selected.)

*In the case of a movie clip, the remaining

shooting time (in seconds) appears.

Shooting – The Basics

z You can switch between settings by pressing

the button.

z This operation may not work in certain

Shooting modes (p. 143).

2Shoot the image.

z The flash will fire if the indicator beside the

viewfinder lights orange when the shutter

button is pressed halfway. (Does not fire in .)

z Shooting procedures are the same as for the

Auto Mode (p. 31).

z If the flash is used in macro mode, the

light may not be controlled correctly. In

this case, set a higher ISO sensitivity or

use other light sources instead of using

the flash.

When the red-eye reduction function is on

When the red-eye reduction function is off

z When shooting with a high ISO

sensitivity and using the flash, there is

more of a chance of overexposure the

closer you are to the subject.

z Please note that a slow shutter speed

will be selected in dark places or when

the flash is set to off. Be careful to avoid

camera shake under these conditions.

Shooting in Mode

Be careful to hold the camera still to

avoid camera shake.

Shooting in , , , or Mode

Fix the camera to a tripod since the

shutter speed will be slower than in the

mode. If an image is dark in

mode, reshooting in mode will

make it brighter.

z The flash may take approximately 10

seconds to charge. The LCD monitor, if

it is on, will go off after the indicator

blinks orange while recharging. The

LCD monitor will come back on after the

indicator lights a steady orange when

recharging is completed. Recharging

time may vary according to shooting

conditions and battery charge levels.

Shooting – The Basics

z 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

obtain the subject’s exposure data so

that the main flash can be set to the

optimal intensity for the shot.

Setting the Red-eye Reduction

Function

The red-eye reduction lamp fires when the

flash is used in dark areas. This reduces light

reflecting back from the eyes and making

them appear red.

1In the [ (Rec.)]

menu, set (Red-

eye) to [On].

z See Selecting Menus

and Settings (p. 62).

z appears on the LCD

monitor.

z The red-eye reduction function cannot

be set when the Special Scene mode

(p. 48) is set to (Fireworks).

Red-eye Reduction

z For this mode to be effective, the subject

must be looking right at the red-eye

reduction lamp. Try asking them to look

directly at the lamp.

Even better results can be obtained by

increasing the lighting in indoor settings

or coming closer to the subject.

Shooting – The Basics

Macro/ Infinity Modes

1Press / ( on the omni

selector) to display or .

z Pressing / ( on the omni selector)

cancels the macro mode.

2Shoot the image.

z Shooting procedures are the same as for the

Auto Mode (p. 31).

z The indicator beside the viewfinder will light

yellow when the shutter button is pressed

halfway.

Shooting Mode

Macro

Use this mode when the distance

from the lens tip to the subject is in

the range of 5 to 47 cm (2.0 in. to 1.5

ft.) at wide angle end and 30 to 47

cm (1.0 to 1.5 ft.) at telephoto end

Infinity

Use this mode to shoot

landscapes. Also use this mode for

compositions combining both near

and distant objects.

If the flash is used in macro mode, the light

may not be controlled correctly. In this

case, set a higher ISO sensitivity or use

other lightings instead of using the flash.

z Always use the LCD monitor to compose

images in macro mode. Shooting with

the viewfinder is possible, however, part

of the image may not appear in the final

shot (p. 33).

z When the lens is zoomed out to the wide

angle end, the recordable area is

approx. 47 × 35 mm (1.9 × 1.4 in.) *1, and

at telephoto end, it is 115 × 87 mm (4.5 ×

3.4 in.). *2

When the zoom position is located

between the telephoto end and the wide

angle end, the distance between the

front of the lens and the subject will be

the same as the telephoto end.

z The exposure may not be optimal when

the flash is used in macro mode.

*1 Closest focal distance.

*2 Maximum optical telephoto setting.

Produktspezifikationen

Marke:	Canon
Kategorie:	Camcorder
Modell:	PowerShot A400
Bildschirmdiagonale:	1.5 Zoll
Eingebautes Mikrofon:	Ja
Breite:	107 mm
Tiefe:	53.4 mm
Gewicht:	165 g
Produktfarbe:	Silber
Akku-/Batterietyp:	AA
Akku-/Batterietechnologie:	Alkali
Höhe:	36.8 mm
Gleichstrom-Anschluss (DC):	Ja
Display:	LCD
Anzahl unterstützter Akkus/Batterien:	2
Megapixel (ca.):	3.2 MP
Digitaler Zoom:	2.2 x
Maximale Video-Auflösung:	640 x 480 Pixel
Schnittstelle:	USB
Eingebauter Blitz:	Ja
Fokuseinstellung:	Auto
Kompatible Speicherkarten:	SD
RAM-Speicher:	- MB
Brennweitenbereich:	5.9 - 13.2 mm
Videoaufnahme:	Ja
Objektiv-System:	9/7
Sensor-Typ:	CCD
Kamera-Typ:	Kompaktkamera
Maximale Bildauflösung:	2048 x 1536 Pixel
Bildstabilisator:	Nein
Optischer Zoom:	3.2 x
Autofokus (AF)-Modi:	Zentrumsgewichteter Auto-Fokus
ISO-Empfindlichkeit:	100,200,400,Auto
Belichtungsmessung:	Centre-weighted, Spot
Akkulaufzeit (CIPA Standard):	300 Schüsse
Blitz-Modi:	Auto, Red-eye reduction
Bildschirmauflösung (numerisch):	115000 Pixel
Dreh- und schwenkbares Display:	Ja
PictBridge:	Ja
Weißabgleich:	Auto, Cloudy, Custom modes, Daylight, Fluorescent, Tungsten
Bildstile:	Beach, Fireworks, Night, Snow, Underwater, Landscape (scenery)
Fotoeffekte:	Black&White, Muted, Neutral, Sepia, Vivid
Kamera Wiedergabe:	movie, single image
Kamera Verschlusszeit:	1 - 1/1.500 s
Digitale-SLR:	Nein
Brennweite (äquivalent 35 mm Kleinbild):	45 - 100 mm
Videofunktionalität:	Ja
Kombinierter Zoom:	7 x