Canon PowerShot A400 User manual

280CPA400S
This item is a kit that contains the following
individual items:
280PSA400, 280CP400, 280KP36IP.

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Canon
7?,werShot A 400
DIGITAL CAMERA
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•Please read the Read This First section (p. 5).
•Please also see the Software Starter Guide and the Direct Print UserGuide.

Flowchart and Reference Guides
This Guide
Shooting with the Camera Use
of genuine Canon accessories is
recommended.
Installing the Software
Downloading Images to a Computer
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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., aleakage and/or explosion
of
abattery 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.
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Software Starter Guide
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,. Direct Print User Guide
Printer User Guide
Using the Printer and Printing

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 amalfunction.
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
•While 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
ofthe hardware and software described
herein at any time without
prior notice.
eNo part of this guide may be reproduced,
transmitted, transcribed, stored in aretrieval
system,
or translated into any language in any
form, by any means, without the priorwritten
permission
of Canon.
•
Canon makes no warranties for damages
resulting
from corrupted or lost data due to a
mistaken operation.
or malfunction· of the
camera, the software, the SO
memory cards
(SD cards), personal
computers,petipheral
devices, or use of non-Canon SD cards.

Trademark Acknowledgments
•Canon and PowerShotare trademarks of Canon
Inc, t
•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.
•
SO is atrademark.
•Other names and products not mentioned above
may be registered trademarks or trademarks
of
their respective companies.
Copyright ©2004 Canon Inc. All rights reserved.
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Symbols Used
Icons undertitle bars show the operations mode.
As
in the example below, the shooting mode
should
be set to m, ~, r:g or iJ.
Adjusting the Tone (White Balance)
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•• This mark denotes issues that may affect
... the camera's operation.
~ This mark denotes additional topics that
L..IJ complement the basic operating
procedures.
In this guide SO memory card (Secure Digital, a
copyright protection system)
is referred to as SO
card.

Table of Contents
Items marked with "tf. are lists or chartsJhat
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
Installingthe Batteryand SO Card 15
Formatting an SO Card ~ 19
Setting the OateITime 21
Setting theLanguage :22
Basic Functions 23
Turning the Power On/Off 23
Mode Switch 25
i:l Using the LCD Monitor 26
Shooting -The Basics 31
* GAuto Mode : .. 31
Reviewing an Image Right After Shooting 34
Selecting aShooting Mode 35
Changing the Resolution and Compression 37
Quick Shots 38
~ Using the Flash 39
-IMacro/ lnfinity Modes 42 .
·~Self-timer 43
Digital Zoom 44
~Continuous Shooting ,45
Shooting Panoramic Images(StitchAssist) 46
SCNSpecial 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
f6{ Erasing Single Images , 61
Erasing All Images 61
Shooting -Advanced Functions 62
i:l 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
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Replacing the· bate Bahery:' ; : 120
Using the Power Kits(Sold Separately) ;
121
Camera Care and Maintenance 125
Battery Performance :129
SD Cards and Estimated Capacities (Recordable
Images) 129.
List of Messages 112
Photo Tips and Information 132
Appendix 120
Troubleshooting 114
Specifications 126
Index 134
"C!·Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode 138
Rotating Images in the Display 83
Attaching Sound Memos
tolmages 84
Auto Play 85
Protecting Images 86
About Printing :88
DPOFPrintSettings .. ; - : 90
.Image Transmission Settings
(DPOF
Transfer Order) ; : 94
Downloading Images to aComputer 95
Computer
System RE':lquirements 96
Downloading Directly from
aSD card 103
Viewing Images on a
TV Set.. , , 103
Resetting
the File Number 105
Customizing the Camera
(My Camer.a Settings) 106
Registering
My Camera Settings 108
Playback - Advanced Functions 83
Various Functions 88
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oSwitching 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
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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 acamera or accessory, including SD cards, that results in the failure of an image to be
recorded or
to be recorded in aformat 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 acamera
or other device may contravene copyright or other legal
rights even if the image was shot for personal use.
Warranty Limitations
This camera's warranty is only effective in the country of sale. If aproblem arises while the camera is in
use abroad, please convey it back to the country of sale before proceeding with awarranty claim to a
Canon Customer Support Help Desk.
For Canon Customer Support contacts, please see the Canon Limited Warranty supplied with your
camera.
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