Canon PowerShot A640 manual

DIGITAL CAM ERA Adva nced Camer a User G uide Before Using the Camer a Shooting Playbac k/Eras ing Pri nt/T ra nsf er Set tin gs Viewing Images on a TV set Troubleshooting List of Me ssages Appendix Advanced ENGLISH CDI-E238-010 © 2006 CANON INC. PRINTED IN CHINA Camera User Guide This guide ex plains camera f eature s and procedures in detai l. P[...]

Main Features Shooti ng z Automatically adjusts shoot ing settings to match particular conditions z Automatically detects came ra orientation with an Intelligent Orientation sensor z Avoid the effect s of camer a shake o r blurry subjects when shooting by using a high ISO speed z Changes specific imag e colors to shoot (Color Ac cent, Color Swap) z[...]

1 Conventions Used in thi s Guide Icons appearing next to, or below titles indicate the s hooting modes in which the pr ocedure can be used. : This mark denotes issues that may affect the camer a’s operation. : This mark denotes additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures . You can use SD* memory cards, SDHC memory cards and [...]

2 Table of Conte nts Items marke d with a  are lists or c harts that sum marize camera functions or proc edures. Plea se Read . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Safety Precaut ions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Preve nting Mal functio ns . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

3 Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects (Focus Lock, AF Lock, Manual Focus) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Lock ing th e Expos ure S ettin g (AE Lo ck) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Locki ng the Fla sh E xpos ure Se ttin g ( FE Lo ck) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Switching between M etering Modes[...]

4 Cam era . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 When the power is turned on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 LCD monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

5 Handling Precau tions Test Shots Before you try to photograph important subjects, we highly recommend tha t you shoot sev eral trial images to confirm that the camera is operat ing and being ope rated correctly. Please note that Canon Inc., it s subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are not liable for any consequential damages arising[...]

6 Video Format Please set the camera’s video signal fo rmat to the one used in your region before using it with a TV monitor (p. 97). Language Sett ing Please see the B asic Guide (p. 8) to ch ange the language setting. z Before using the camera, please ensure that you read the safety precautions described below and in the “Safety Precautions?[...]

7 Warnings Equipment z Do not lo ok directly into the sun or at bright light sources through the camera’s viewfinder. Doing so can damage your eyesight. z Store this equipment out of the reach of children and infants. Accidental da mage by a ch ild could result in serio us inju ry . • Wrist strap: Placem ent of the strap ar ound the child’s n[...]

8 z Do not use substances containing alcohol, benzine, thi nner s or ot her fl amm able subs tanc es to clea n or maintain the equipment. z Do not cut, damage, alter or place heavy i tems on the power cord. z Use only recomm ended power accessori es. z Remove the power cord on a regular periodic basis and wipe away the dust and dirt that collects o[...]

9 z When recharging the Canon AA-size NiMH batteries, use only a specified b attery charger. z The compact po wer adapter is d esigned for exclusive u se with t his eq uipmen t. Do not us e it w ith other produc ts. There is a risk of overheating and distortion which could result in fire or electrical shock. z Before you di scard a battery, cover t[...]

10 Cautions Equipment z Be careful not to bang the camera or subject it to strong impacts or shocks that could lead to injury or damage the equipme nt when wear ing or holdi ng it by the st rap. z Do not store the equipment in humid or dusty areas. z Do not allow metal objects (such as pins or keys) or dirt to contact the charger ter minals or pl u[...]

11 Flash z Do not op erate the flash w ith dirt, dust o r other items stuck to the surf ace of the fl ash. z Be careful not to cover the flash with your fingers or clothin g when shoo ting. The flash may be damaged and emit smoke or noise. The resulting heat build-up could da mage the flash. z Do not tou ch the surf ace of the flash after taking se[...]

12 Before Us ing the Came ra - Ba sic Oper atio ns Night Display When shooting in dar k conditions, the camera automa tically brightens the LCD monitor to sui t the brightness of the subject*, making it eas ier to frame the su bject. * The movements o f the subject will appe ar irregula r in the LCD monitor. T he recorded im age will not b e affect[...]

13 Before Using th e Camera - Basic Operations Shoo ting I nfor mati on (Sh ooting Mode ) *1 Appea rs even if the LC D monito r is set t o Standa rd disp lay. *2 PowerSho t A640 sc ree n Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor White B alanc e (p. 5 8) Compression (Still image) (p. 29) Recor ding Pixel s (pp. 28 , 40) Meteri ng Mode (p. 5 5) Drive [...]

14 Playba ck In formatio n (Pla yback Mode)  Standard If the indicator blinks orange and the camera shake warning icon displays , this indicates that a slow shutter speed may have been selec ted due to insufficient illumination. Raise the ISO speed (p. 69) or select a setting other than (flash o ff), or attach the camera to a tripod or ot her de[...]

15 Before Using th e Camera - Basic Operations  Detailed * Appears w ith images taken in the Color Accent or Color Swap sho oting modes. The following information may also be displayed with som e images. A sound file in a format other than t he WAVE fo rmat is attache d or the fil e format is not recogniz ed. JPEG image not co nforming to Design[...]

16 The viewfinder can be used to c onserve power by turning the LCD monitor off (p . 12) while shooting. z Information fo r images shot on other c ameras may not disp la y corr ec tly . z Overexposure Warn ing In the following ca ses, overexpo sed portions of th e image blink. - W hen reviewing an image right af ter shooting in the LCD monitor (inf[...]

17 Before Using th e Camera - Basic Operations This camera is equipped with a power saving function. The power will shut off i n the following circumstances. Press the power button again to restore power. * This time ca n be chan ged. Power Saving Function Shooting Mode Powers down app roximately 3 minut es afte r the last cont rol is accesse d on [...]

18 Menus a re used to set the shooting, playback and print settings as well as such c amera settings as the date/time and e lectronic beep. The following menus are available. z FUNC. Menu z Rec., Play, Print, Set up and My Camera Menus FUNC. Menu Sets many of the functions commonly used during shooting. a Set t he mode swit ch to ( shoot ing). b Pr[...]

19 Before Using th e Camera - Basic Operations Rec., Play, Print , Set up and M y Camera Menus Convenient settings for shooting, playback or printing can be set with these menus. a Press the MENU button. b Use the or button to switch between menus. • You can also use the zoom lever to switch between menus. c Use the or butto n to sele ct a menu i[...]

20 FUNC. Menu The icons s hown below are the default settings. Rec. Menu ( ) * De fault sett ing Menu List Menu Item Reference Page Menu Item Ref erence Page ISO Spee d p. 69 Metering Mode p. 55 White B alance p . 58 Compres sion (still image) p. 29 Driv e Mo de p. 3 3, Basic Guide p. 18 Frame Rate (mo vie ) p. 40 My Colors p. 61 Recordin g Pixels [...]

21 Before Using th e Camera - Basic Operations Play Menu ( ) Red-Eye On*/ Off Basic Gu ide p. 16 Sp ot A E P o i nt Center*/ AF Point p. 55 Safe ty Shift On/Of f* p . 45 MF- Poin t Zo om On*/O ff p . 51 AF-assist Be am On*/O ff – Review Off/2* -10 seconds /Hold Basic Gu ide p. 10 Save Origina l O n/Off* p. 6 8 Reverse Dis p. On* /O ff Basic Guide[...]

22 Print Menu ( ) Set up Menu ( ) * De fault setting Menu Item Ref erence Pag e Prin t p. 91 Select I mage & Qty. Select All Images Clear All Select ions Print S ettin gs Menu Item Options Summary/Reference Page Mute On/Off * Set to [On] to silenc e all op eration sounds except for the warn ing sounds ( Basic Guide p. 9). Volume Off/1/2* /3/4/ [...]

23 Before Using th e Camera - Basic Operations Playbac k Vol. Adjusts the volume of movie sounds and so und memos. Power Sav ing p. 17 Auto Pow er Down On*/Of f Sets w hether or not the cam era auto matica lly pow ers do wn aft er a set period of time elap ses without the ca mera bein g op erate d. Display Off 10 sec./20 sec./ 30 sec ./1 mi n.*/ 2 [...]

24 *1 The co nnection method w ith the printer can be changed . Altho ugh it i s normally not n ecessary to chan ge the setting, selec t when borde rless printin g an i mage sho t in (Widesc reen) mod e on w ide siz e paper using Canon co mpact ph oto printe r SELP HY CP730/ CP720/CP71 0/CP510. As this s etting w ill be stored to memor y even wh en[...]

25 Before Using th e Camera - Basic Operations Reset ting Settin gs to Their Def ault Val ues 1 (Set up) Menu [Reset All]. See Menus and Settings (p. 19 ). 2 Select [OK] and press . z When the camera is in shooting mode and t he mode dial is set to C , only the settings saved for C mode will return to default settings. This is the only way t o retu[...]

26 You should always format a new memory card or one from which you wish to erase all images and other data. Formatting Memory Cards Please note that f ormatting (initializing) a m emory card erases all data, inc luding protected images an d other file types. 1 (Set up) Menu [Format]. See M enus and S etting s (p. 19). 2 Select [OK] and press . z T[...]

27 Shooti ng Shooting Changing the Recording Pixels and Compression (Still Images) Shooting Mode 1 FUNC. Menu * (Compression)/ * (Recording Pixels). See M enus and S etting s (p. 18). * De fault setting . z Use the or button to select recording pixel/com pression settings and press the FUNC./SET button. z settings cannot be m ade in , and mode.[...]

28 Approx ima te Value s for Recor ding Pixe ls * Pap er sizes vary accord ing to regio n. Recording Pixels Purpos e* PowerS hot A64 0 PowerS hot A630 (Lar ge) 3648 x 273 6 pixe ls – High Printin g to abo ut A2 siz e (Appro x. 420 x 594 mm (16.8 x 23.8 in. )) – 3264 x 2448 pixe ls Printing to about A3 size (Approx. 297 x 420 mm (11.7 x 16.5 in.[...]

29 Shooti ng Appr oxima te Values fo r Recordin g Pixel s Compression Purpose Superfi ne High Qualit y Normal Shoot hig her qu ality i mages Fine Shoot normal qua lity images Normal Shoot more i mages z See Image Data Sizes (Estimat ed) (p. 133). z See Memory Cards and Estimated Capa cities (pp. 131, 132 ).[...]

30 You can com bine digital zoom wit h optical zoom when shooting. The available shooting ch aracteristics a nd focal lengths (35 mm film equivalent) are as follows. Using the Digit al Zoom/ Digital Tele-Convert er Shooting Mode *1 Ca nnot be se t in and mo des. *2 Can only be set in m ode. Howe ver, [Digit al Tele-c onver ter] cann ot be set. Sele[...]

31 Shooti ng 1 (Rec.) Menu [Digital Zoom] [Standard]*/[Off]/[1.4x]/[2.3x] (PowerShot A640). [Standard]*/[Off]/[1.6x]/[2.0x] (PowerShot A630). See Menus and Settings (p. 19 ). * De fault setting . z When using [Standard] See Shooting With the Digital Zoom (p. 31). z When using [1.4x], [2.3x], [1.6x], or [2.0x] See Shooting With the Digital Tele-Conv[...]

32 Shooting With the Digita l Tele- Converter 2 Adjust the angle of view with the zoom lever and shoot. z appears on t he LCD monitor. z Depending on the num ber of recording pixels set, image quality may deteriorate ( and the zoom factor appear in blue). About the Digital Tel e-Converte r The digital tele-converter feature uses digital zoom to ach[...]

33 Shooti ng In this mode, the camera shoots continuously while the shutter button is held down. If you use the recommended memory card* 2 , you can shoot continuously (smo oth continuous shooting) at a set shooting interval until the memory card is full (pp. 131, 132). *2 Recomm ended M emory C ard: Super high-sp eed SDC -512MS H memory card ( sol[...]

34 You can shoot images with the optimal setti ngs for postcards by composing them inside the print area (width-to-height ratio of approximately 3:2) shown in the LCD monitor. Postcard Mode Shooting Mode 1 FUNC. Menu * (Recording Pixels) (Postcard). See M enus and S etting s (p. 18). * Default s etting. z The recording pixels are set to (1600 x 120[...]

35 Shooti ng Embedding the Date in the Im age Data You can em bed the date in image data when (Postcard mode) is selected. 1 (Rec.) Menu [Date Stamp] [Off]*/ [Date]/[Date & Time]. See Menu s and S ett ing s (p. 19). * Default setting . z LCD monitor display : [Off] : [Date]/[Date & Time] z Ensure that the c amera’s date/time is set before[...]

36 You can display vertical an d horizontal grid lines, a 3:2 print area guide, or both on t he LCD monitor while shooting to help check the position of your s ubject. *2 Ima ges are still recorde d at the sta ndard aspect ra tio of 4: 3. Setting the Display Overl ays Shooting Mode *1 Only [Grid Lin es] can be set. Grid L ines Display s grid lines [...]

37 Shooti ng The following movie modes are available. For information on the recording pixels and f rame rate in each mode, refer to Recording P ixels and Frame Rat es (p. 40). • The reco rding t ime will differ a ccording to the me mory card used ( p. 133). * Even if th e size of the movie d ata has no t reached 1 GB, re cording may stop wh en a[...]

38 1 Select a movie mode using the or button. z In , or mode, you can change the recording pixels and frame rate (p. 40). z For and mode procedures, see Changing the Color (p. 64) . 2 Shoot. z Pressing the shutter button halfway auto matically sets the exposure, focus a nd white balance set tings. z Pressing the shutter button fully starts recor di[...]

39 Shooti ng z You are recommended to use a memory card that has been formatted in your camera to shoot movies (p. 26). The memory card supplied with the camera may be used without further formatting. z Be careful of the following while recording. - Do not touch the microphone ( Basic Gude p. 1). - Do not press any buttons other than the shutter bu[...]

40 Recordin g Pixel s and Frame Ra tes Frame rates indicate the number of frames record ed or played back each second. The higher the frame rate, the smoother the appearance of m otion. *1 D efault setting . *2 The recor ding pixe ls and f rame rate are fix ed. Changi ng Re cording P ixel s and Fram e Rates (Movi es) You can change the recording pi[...]

41 Shooti ng Stitch Assist can be used to shoot overlapping images that can later be merged (st itched) to create one panoramic image on a computer. Shooting Panoramic I mages (Sti tch Ass ist) Shooting Mode 1 Use the or button to select a shooting direction. z You can select from the following two shooting directions. -  Left to right horizonta[...]

42 3 Compose the second image so that it overlaps a portion of the first and shoot. z You can press the or button to return to the previously recorded im age to retake the s hot. z Minor discrepancies in the overlapping portions will be corrected when the images are stitched together. 4 Repeat the procedure for additional images. z A sequence m ay [...]

43 Shooti ng The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture value to match the brightness of the subject. z When a correct exposure cannot be obtained, the shutter speed and aperture values are shown in red on the LCD m onitor when the shutter button is pressed halfway. Use the following shooting methods to obtain the correct exposure[...]

44 z The aperture v alue and shutter spee d change ac cording to the zoom state as follows. z The fastest shutter speed for flash synchronization is 1/500 second. The camera automat ically resets the shutter speed to 1/500 secon d if a fast er speed is s elected. Shutter Speed Display z The following shutter speeds can be set. 1/160 indi cates 1/16[...]

45 Shooti ng The aperture adjusts t he amount of light ent ering through the lens. When you set t he aperture value, t he camera auto matically selects a shutter speed t o match the brightness. Selecting a lower a perture value (opening the aperture) allows y ou to blur the backgrou nd and creat e a beautiful portrait. A higher aperture value (clos[...]

46 You can manually set the shutter speed and aperture to shoot images. z When you press the shu tter button halfway, t he difference between the standard exposure* and the selected exposure appears on the LCD monitor. If the dif ference is more than ±2 stops, “–2” or “+2” appears in red. * Stand ard e xpo sure lev els are ca lc ulat ed [...]

47 Shooti ng The AF frame indicates the area of the composition on which the camera focus es. You can set the AF frame in the following ways. Selecting an AF Frame Shooting Mode * Ca nnot b e set in and mo des. AiAF The camera automa tically selects between 9 AF frames t o focus on acc ording to th e shooti ng conditio ns. Center The camera focuses[...]

48 Selectin g an AF Frame Manua lly (when [ Flexi Zone] is selected ) 1 Turn on the LCD monitor. 2 Press the button several times until the AF frame turns green. z Depending on the s hooting mode, you c an switch between the following setting options by pressing t he button. 3 Use the , , or butt on to move the AF frame to the des ired position and[...]

49 Shooti ng It may be difficult t o focus on the following types of subjects . z Subjects with extremely low contrast to the surroundings z Scenes with a mixture of near and far subjects z Subjects with extremely bright objects at the center of the composition z Subjects that are moving quickly z Subjects through glass: Try to shoot as close to th[...]

50 Shooting with the AF Loc k * Cannot be opera ted in a nd modes. To Release the AF Lock Press the button. 1 Turn on the LCD monitor. 2 Aim the camera so that an object at the same focal distance as the main sub ject is centered in the AF frame. 3 Press and hold the shutter button and press the button. z The icon and the MF indicator will appear o[...]

51 Shooti ng Shoo ting in Ma nual Focus Mode The focus can be manually set. *Cannot be ope rated in and modes . To Ca nce l the M anual Foc us Press the button. 1 Turn on the LCD monitor. 2 Press the button several ti mes to display . z The MF indicator is displayed. z When the (Rec.) menu’s [ MF Point Zoom] is set to [ On], the portion of the im[...]

52 You can set the exposure and focus separately. This is effective when the contrast is too strong between the subject and background or w hen a subject is backlit. To Release the AE Lock Operate a button other than the or button. Locking the Exposure Settin g (AE Lock) Shooting Mode You must set the flash to . The AE lock cannot be set if the fla[...]

53 Shooti ng Changin g the s hutter spee d and aperture value combination The automatically selected combinations of shutter speeds and aperture values can be freely changed without altering the exposure to shoot images. 1 Set the shooting mode dial to , or . 2 Turn on the LCD monitor. 3 Focus on the subject on which you wish to lock the exposure. [...]

54 You can lock the flash exposure so that the exposure settings are correctly set regardless of the c omposition of your subject. To Release the FE Lock Operate a button other than the or button. Locking the Flash Exposure Setting (FE Lock) Shooting Mode 1 Turn on the LCD monitor. 2 Press the button and select (flash on). 3 Focus on the part of th[...]

55 Shooti ng Metering Methods Swi tchi ng betwe en Met eri ng Mo des Shooting Mode 1 FUNC. Menu * (Evaluative). See M enus and S etting s (p. 18). * De fault setting . z Use the or bu tton to select the metering mode and press the FUNC./ SET button. Evalua tive Appropria te for standa rd shooting conditions, includin g backlit scene s. The camera d[...]

56 Lock th e spot AE po int t o the ce nter of the LCD monito r/Move the spot AE p oint to the s ame pos ition a s the sele cted AF frame 1 (Rec.) Menu [Spot AE Point] [Center]*/[AF Point]. See Me nus an d Setti ngs (p. 19). * Defau lt s et ting . z When [Spot AE Point] is set to [Center], the spot AE point frame appears at the center of the LCD mo[...]

57 Shooti ng Adjust the exposure compensation s etting to avoid making t he subject too dark w hen it is backlit or shot against a bright background or to av oid making lights appear t oo bright in night shots. To Cancel the Exposure Compensation Follow Step 2 to restore the compensation value to [0]. Adjusting the Exposure Compens ation Shooting M[...]

58 Normally, the (A uto) white balance setting selects an optimal white balance. When the (Auto) s etting cannot produce natural looking colors, c hange the white balance u sing a setting appropriate for the light source. White Bala nce Setting s Adjusting the Tone (White Balance) Shooting Mode * Cannot be set i n and m odes. 1 FUNC. Menu * (Aut o)[...]

59 Shooti ng Custom For recordin g with the opti mal white bala nce data reta ined i n the c amera from a white-c olored obje ct, s uch as w hit e pap er or c loth. The white balance s etting cannot be adjusted when or is selected for My Colors. Using the Cu stom White Balance You can se t a custom w hite balance to obtain the optimal setting for t[...]

60 2 Aim the camera at a piece of white paper or cloth and press . z If you are viewing i t with the LCD monitor, ensure t hat the center fr ame is completely f illed with the white image. If you are u sing the optical viewfinder, ensure that the entire field is filled. However, the center frame will not appear when t he zoom factor is 5.0x or high[...]

61 Shooti ng You can change the look of an image when it is shot. My Color s Settings * If the im age conta ins colors that are the same a s huma n skin, th ose colors will also be cha nged. Also you m ay not ob tain the expected r esults de pending o n the skin colo r. Shooting in a My Colors Mode Shooting Mode * Cann ot be s et in an d modes . My[...]

62 1 FUNC. Menu * (My Colors Off). See M enus and S etting s (p. 18). * De fault setting . z Use the or button to select a My Colors mode. 2 Shoot. z Mode See Setting the Camera to a Custom Color Mode (p. 63). z Modes other than Press the FUNC./SET button. The display will return to t he shooting screen and you can shoot. The ISO speed will increas[...]

63 Shooti ng Setting the Camera to a Custom Co lor Mode 1 (Custom Color) . See Me nus an d Setti ngs (p. 18). 2 Use the or button to select [Contrast], [Sharpness], [Saturation], [Red], [Green], [Blue] or [Skin Tone] and the or button to adjust it. z The altered color will display. 3 . z This completes the setting. If you press the MENU button at t[...]

64 Allows you to easily transform the colors in an image when shooting. This feature c an be used for both still shots and m ovies, and offers you the enjoyment of staging image and movie effects. However, depending on the shooting conditions, t here are occasions when the image may appear rough, or you may not obtain the desired color. Therefore, [...]

65 Shooti ng Shooting in the Co lor Accen t Mode 1 Still image: or button . Movie: or button . See Sel ecting a Shooting Mode in Basic Guide (p. 11). 2 . z The camera will sw itch to color input mode and the display will alternate between the or iginal image and the color accent image (using t he previously set color). 3 Aim the camera so that the [...]

66 Shooti ng in the Col or Sw ap Mo de z The default color ac cent is green. z You may not obta in the expected results if you us e the flash. z The specified color accent is retained even if t he camera’s power is turned off. 1 Still image: or button . Movie: or button . See Select ing a Sho oting Mode in Basic Gu ide ( p. 11 ). Original Color ([...]

67 Shooti ng 2 . z The camera will sw itch to color input mode and the display will alternate between the or iginal image and the color swap image (using the pre viously set color) . 3 Aim the camera so that the original color appears at the center of the LCD monitor and press the button. z Only one c olor can be specif ied. z You can use the or bu[...]

68 Changing the Save Method for the Origin al Image When you are shooting still images in t he Color Accent or Color Swap mode, you can spec ify whether or not both the altered image and the original image are recorded. 1 (Rec.) Menu [Save Original] [On]/ [Off]*. See Me nus an d Setti ngs (p. 19). * Defau lt s et ting . z If [On ] is se lecte d, th[...]

69 Shooti ng Raise the ISO speed to use a f ast shutter speed when you wish to reduce the effects of camera shake or avoid blurry subjects, or to turn the flash off when shooting in a dark area. { : Available *: Default setting Adjusting the ISO Speed Shooting Mode Auto { * { * { * { *– High IS O Aut o {{ ––– ISO 80 – {{{{ * ISO 100 – {[...]

70 Although the built-in flash wil l fire with automatic fl ash adjustments (except in the mode), it is also possible to set it so t hat it fires without any adjustments. Switching between Flash Adjustment Settings Shooting Mode 1 (Rec.) Menu [Flash Adjust] [Auto]*/ [Manual]. See M enus and Settings ( p.19). * Default s etting. Compensating the Fla[...]

71 Shooti ng 1 FUNC. Menu (+/– (Flash) )/ (Fl ash Output). See Menu s and S ett ing s (p. 1 8). z Adjust the compensation/output using the or button and press the FUNC./SET button. Switching the Timing at which the Flash Fires Shooting Mode 1st-curtai n The fl ash fire s right after t he shut ter open s, rega rdless of the sh utter spe ed. Usuall[...]

72 You can save frequently used shooting modes and various s hooting settings to the (Custom ) mode. When necessary, you c an then shoot images with previously saved settings by simply turning the mode dial to . Settings that are not memorized when the shooting mode is changed or when the power is turned off (such as continuous shooting or self-tim[...]

73 Shooti ng Your camera is equipped with an Intelligent Orientation sensor that detects the orientation of an image shot with t he camera held vertically and automatically rotates it to the correct orientation when viewing it in the LCD monitor. Setting the Auto Rotate Function Shooting Mode 1 (Set up) Menu [Auto Rotate] [On ]*/ [Off]. See Menus a[...]

74 You can cre ate a new folder at any time and the recorded images will be automatic ally saved to that fol der. Crea ting a Folder the Ne xt Time You Shoo t. Crea ting an Image De stin ation (F older ) Shooting Mode Create New Folder Creates a ne w folder th e next time you s hoot images. T o create an ad ditional fol der , insert the check mark [...]

75 Shooti ng Setting the Day or Time for Automatic Folder Creati on 2 Select a day for the [Auto Create] option and a time in the [Time] option . z displays when the specified time arrives. The symbol will cease to display after the n ew folder is cr eated. Up to 2000 images can be saved into one folder. A new folder will automatically be crea ted [...]

76 The images you shoot are autom atically assigned file numbers. You can select h ow the file number is assigned. File Nu mber Rese t Funct ion Resetting the File Number Shooting Mode 1 (Set up) Menu [File Numbering] [Continuous]*/[Auto Reset]. See M enus and S etting s (p. 19). * Default s etting. Continuous A number one hi gher than t he la st o[...]

77 Shooti ng File and Folder Numb ers Recorded images are assigned c onsecutive file numbers starting with 0001 and ranging up to 9999, while folders are assigned numbers starting with 100 and ranging up to 999. Up t o 2,000 images can be saved into a si ngle folder. z Images may be saved to a new folder when there is insufficient free space even i[...]

78 Playback/Erasing Please also see the Basic Camera User Guide ( p. 20). To Cancel the Magnified Display Press the zoom lever to ward . (You c an also cancel it immediately by pressing the MEN U button.) Magnifying Images 1 Pre ss the zoo m le ve r to wa rd . z will display and a magnified portion of the image will display. z Images can be magnifi[...]

79 Playback/Erasing To Return to Single Image Playback Press the zoom lever to ward . Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback) 1 Press the zoom lever toward . z Up to nine images can be viewed at once in index play back. z Use the , , or button to change the image s election. Switchin g between Sets of N ine Ima ges The ju mp b ar wi ll dis [...]

80 When you h ave many images recorded onto a memo ry card, it is handy to use the five search k eys below to jump over images to find the object of your search. To Return to Single I mage Playback Press the MENU button. Jumping to Images Jump 10 Image s Jumps over 10 images at a time. Jump 100 Images Jumps over 100 image s at a time. Jump S hot Da[...]

81 Playback/Erasing Opera ting t he Mov ie Con tro l Pane l Viewing Movies Movies cannot be played in the in dex playback mod e. 1 Display a movie and press . z Images with a icon are movies. 2 Select (Play) and press . z The movie will pause if you press the FUNC./SET button during playback. It will resume when you press t he button again. z When [...]

82 You can delete portions of recorded movies. Slow Moti on Pl ayback (You c an u se the butto n to slow down or the button t o speed up playback .) Dis plays the fi rst fra me Previous Fr ame (Rewinds if the FUNC./SET button is hel d down.) Next Frame (Fast Forwards if the FUNC./SET butt on is held down.) Displays the last frame Edit (Switches to [...]

83 Playback/Erasing 2 Use the o r button to select (Cut Beginning) or (C ut End) an d the o r button to specif y the cut point ( ). z To check a temporarily edited movie, select (Play) and press the FUNC./SET button. z Selecting (Exit) cancels the edit and restores the movie control panel. 3 Select (Save) and press . 4 Select [New File] or [Overwri[...]

84 Images can be rotated clockwis e 90° or 270° in the display. Rotating Images in the Display 1 (Play) Menu . See M enus and S etting s (p. 19). 2 Use the or button to select an image to rotate and press to rotate it. z Cycle through the 90°/ 270°/original orientations with each press of the FUNC./SET b utto n. z This also can be set i n the i[...]

85 Playback/Erasing You can add effects to recorded images (stills only) using the My Colors function. The following select ion of My Colors effects is available. For details, see p. 61. Adding My Colors Ef fects Vivid Lighter Skin Tone Neutral Darker Skin Tone Sepia Vivid Blue B/W Vivid Green Positive Film Vivid Red 1 (Play) Menu . See Menus and S[...]

86 3 Use the or button to select the My Colors type, and press . z The displayed image will reflect t he My Colors effect. z You can press the zoom lever toward to check the image at a higher magnification. While the image is zoomed, you can press the FUNC./ SET button to switch between the image transformed with the My Colors ef fect and the orig [...]

87 Playback/Erasing In playback mode (including single i mage playback and index playback), you can attach sound memos (up t o 1 min.) to an image. The sound data is saved in the WAVE format. z The My Colors function wi ll not work if there is ins ufficient space on th e memory c ard. z Although My Colors effects can be added any number of times to[...]

88 Sound M emo Pane l 3 S e l ec t (Record) and press . z The elapsed time and the remaining time display. z Pressing the FUNC./SET button pauses the recording. Pressing it again resumes rec ording. z Up to 1 minute of recordings can be added to any one image. Exit Record Pause Play Erase Select [E rase] in th e confirmation s creen and pre ss the [...]

89 Playback/Erasing Use this feature to automatically play back all of the i mages in the memory card. The LCD monitor displays each im age for approximately 3 seconds. You can protect important images and movies from accidental erasure. Automated Playback (Auto Play) 1 (Play) Menu . See Menus and Settings (p. 19 ). 2 Press . z During automated pla[...]

90 2 Use the or button to select an image to protect and press . z Pressing the FUNC ./SET button again cancels the setting. z You can also protect images in the index playback mode. Erasing All Images z Note that erased im ages cannot be recovered. Ex ercise adequate caution before era sing an image. z Protected images cann ot be erased w ith this[...]

91 Print Setti ngs/Transfer Sett ings Print Settings/Tra nsfer Settings You can select images on a memory card for printing and specify the number of print c opies in advanc e using the ca mera. The settings used on the camera comply with the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) standards. This is extremely convenient for printing on a direct print co[...]

92 2 Use the or button to select images for printing. z Selection methods differ for the Print Type settings (p. 93). - (Standard)/ (Both) Select an image, press the FUNC./ SET button and use the or button to select the number of print copies (up to 99). - (Index) Select an imag e and press t he FUNC./SET button t o select or deselect it. z You can[...]

93 Print Setti ngs/Transfer Sett ings All the Imag es on a Memory Card Setting the Print Style After setting the print style, select the i mages for printing. The following settings can be selec ted. *Default se tting 1 (Print) Menu [Select All Images] . See Me nus an d Setti ngs (p . 19). z One copy of every im age will be set to prin t. z Selecti[...]

94 Date (On/ Off*) Adds the date t o the print . File No. (O n/Off*) Adds the fi le number to the print. Clear DPOF dat a (On * /Off) Clears all print settings af ter the images print. 1 (Print) Menu [Print Settings]. See M enus and S etting s (p. 19). 2 Use the or button to select [Print Type], [Date], [File No.], [Clear DPOF data] and then Use th[...]

95 Print Setti ngs/Transfer Sett ings You can use the camera to specify settings for images before downloading to a comp uter. Refer to the Software Starter Guide for instructions on how t o transfer images to your co mputer. The settings used on the camera comply with the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) standards. Singl e Im ages Setting the DPO[...]

96 All th e Im ages on a Memo ry Ca rd 3 Use the or button to select an image to transfer and press . z Pressing the FUNC ./SET button again deselects the setting. z You can also select images in the index playback mode. 2 Select [Mark all] and press . z Selecting [Reset] canc els all transfer order settings. 3 Select [OK] and press . z Images are [...]

97 Viewing Imag es on a T V Set Viewing Images on a TV Set You can use a video-compatible television as a monitor to shoot or play back images when it is con nected to the c amera with the supplied AV Cable. 1 Turn off the camera and the TV. 2 Connect the AV cable to the camera’s A/V OUT terminal. z Open the terminal cover by slipping a fingernai[...]

98 Troublesh ooting Camera Camera will not operate. Power is not turned on. z Press the power button ( Basi c Guide p. 9). Memory card slot/battery cover is open. z Confirm that the m emory card slot/ battery cover is securely closed ( Basic Guide p. 2). Batteries are loaded in the wrong direction. z Reload the batteries in the correct direction ( [...]

99 Troubl eshooti ng When the power is t urned on “Card locked!” message appears. The SD memory card or SDHC mem ory card’s write protect tab is set t o “Write protect”. z When recording to, erasing from or formatting the m emory c ard, slide the write protect tab upward (p. 114). The Date/Time menu appears. The built-in rechargeable lith[...]

100 appears. A slow shutter speed has likely been selected because of insufficient lighting. z Raise the ISO speed (p. 69 ) or set the flash to any s etting other than (flash off), or secure the camera to something, such as a tripod ( Basic Guide p. 15). appears. This displays when using a memory card t hat has print settings or transfer settings s[...]

101 Troubl eshooti ng Memory c ard is not formatted co rrectly. z Format th e memory card (p. 26). z If reformatting does not work, the memo ry card logic circuits may be damaged. Cons ult the nearest Canon Customer Support H elp Desk. SD memory c ard or SDHC memory c ard is write protected. z Slide the write pr otect tab upward (p. 114). LCD monit[...]

102 Subject is out of focal range. z Shoot with the subject at the correct shooting distance (p. 126). The subject is hard to focus on. z Use the focus lock, AF lock or manual focus to shoot (p. 49). Subject in recorded image is too dark. Insufficient light for shooting. z Set the flash to (Flash on) ( Basic Guide p. 15). The subject is underexpose[...]

103 Troubl eshooti ng Image contains noise. ISO speed is too high. z H igher ISO speeds or may increase image noise. For higher image quality, use as low an I SO speed as pos sible (p. 69). z In , , , , and modes in t he m ode, the ISO speed increases and noise can appear. White dots appear on the image. Light from the f lash has reflected off dust[...]

104 Continuous shooting slows down. The memory card’s performance has dropped . z To enhance the c ontinuous shooting performance, y ou are recommended to low level format the memory card in the camera after you save all its images to your computer (p. 26) . Recording images to memory card takes a long Memory card was formatted in another device.[...]

105 Troubl eshooti ng “!” displays on the LCD monitor in red and shooting automatically stopped. There is insufficient free space in the camera’s builtin memory. z Try the following procedures. - Format the card with a low level format before shoot ing (p. 26) - Lower the recording pixels or the fram e rate (p. 40 ) - Use a high-speed memory [...]

106 Movies do not play back correctly. Movies recorded with high recording pixels and fr ame rates may momentarily stop playing if played on slow reading memory cards. You may exper ience frame dr opping and audio bre akup when playing back a movie on a computer with insufficient system resources. Reading images from memory card is slow. Memory car[...]

107 Troubl eshooti ng TV monitor output Incorrect video system setting. Incorrect video sys tem setting. z Set the video system to the appropriate setting, NT SC or PA L, for your TV (p. 23). Shooting in Stitch A ssist mode. z The output will not appear on a TV in Stitch Assist mode. Shoot in a different shooting m ode ( Basic Guide p. 11). Printin[...]

108 List of Messages The following m essages may appear on the LCD monitor during shooting or playback. Please refer to the Direct Print User Guide for the messages that display during a printer connection. Busy... Image is being recorded to, or read from, memory card. The playback mode is starting up. No memory card You turned on the camera withou[...]

109 List of Messages Naming error! The image could not be created because there is an image with the same name as the folder that t he camera is attempting to create, or the highest possible f ile number has already been reached. In the Set up menu, s et [File Numbering] to [ Auto Reset]; alternatively, save all the images you w ish to retain o nto[...]

110 Cannot rot ate You attempted to rotate an image recorded in a different camera or data type, an im age edited with a computer. Incompatible WAV E format. A sound memo cannot be added to this image since the data type of the exist ing sound me mo is incorrect. Cannot modif y ima ge You attempted to apply a My Colors effect to a movie or an image[...]

111 List of Messages Lens error, restart camera An error was detected while the lens was in motion, and the power has be en automatically turned off. This error can occur if you hold the lens while it is in mot ion or you operat e it in a location with excessive dust or sand in the air. Try turning the power back on, and resume shooting or playback[...]

112 Appendix Battery Handling Battery Charge The following icon and message will display . Battery Handling Precautions z This camera uses AA-siz e alkaline batt eries or Canon AA- size NiMH batteries (sold separately). While it is possible to use AA-size nickel-cadmium batteries, performance is unreliable and their use is not recomm ended. z Since[...]

113 Appendi x z Before installing t he batteries, wipe the ba ttery terminals well with a dry cloth. If the battery terminals are soiled with oil from one’s skin or other dirt, the number of recordable images may be considerably diminished, or reduced us age time. z At low tem peratures, battery perfo rmance may be red uced and the low battery ic[...]

114 Handling the Memory Card SD Memory Card or SDHC Memory Card Write Protect Tab Cautions When Handling z Memory cards are high-precision electronic devices. Do not bend them, a pply force to them, or su bject them to shocks or vibration. z Do not attempt to disassemble or alter the memory card. z Do not allow dirt, water or foreign objects to con[...]

115 Appendi x Formatting z Please note that formatting (ini tializing) an memory card erases all data, in cluding protected imag es. z You are recomm ended to use m emory cards that have been formatted in your camera. • The card sup plied with the camera may be u sed without further formatting. • When the camera is malfunctioning, a corrupted m[...]

116 Using Re chargeab le Batteries (Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-30 0) This kit inclu des a battery c harger and four rechargeable AA -size NiMH (nickel m etal hydride) batteries. Char ge batteries as shown below. • After inserting the batteries, plug t he charger (CB-5AH) into an outlet, or attach the power cord to the charger (CB-5AHE , not sho[...]

117 Appendi x z The CB-5AH/CB- 5AHE battery c harger can only b e used to charge Canon AA-size NiMH Battery NB-3A H and NB- 2AH. Please do not attempt to ch arge any other type of battery. z Do not mix batteries with different purchase dates or different charge states. When recharg ing batteries, always recharge all 4 of t hem at the same time. z D[...]

118 z If you store bat teries for a long period of time (about 1 year), it is r ecommended that y ou fully deplete the batteries in the cam era and to t hen store them at room temperature (0 to 30 °C/32 to 90 °F ) in low humidity. Storing them in a full y charged condition can shorten their lifespan or degrade their performance. Again, if you do [...]

119 Appendi x Using the AC Adap ter Kit ACK600 It is best to pow er the camer a with AC A dapter Kit ACK600 (sold separately) when you are using it for long periods of time or connecting it to a computer. Turn the camera power off before connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter. 1 Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter first and then[...]

120 The camera supports use of the separately sold Wide Converter WC-DC58N and Tele-converter T C-DC58N. In order t o attach these lenses, you also need to use the separately sold Conv ersion Lens Adapter LA-DC58F.  Wide Converter WC-DC58N Use this converter for taking wide-angle shots. The wide converter changes the focal length of the camera b[...]

121 Appendi x  Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC58F This is a lens adapter required for attaching the wide converter and tele-converter (58 m m thread diam eter). Atta ching a Len s 1 Be sure that the camera is turned off. 2 Press the ring release button and hold it down, and turn the ring in the direction of the arrow. 3 When the { mark on the came[...]

122 4 Align the z mark on the conversion lens adapter with the { mark on the camera, and turn the adapter in the direction of the arrows as far as the ring release button on the camera. z To remove the conversion lens adapt er, turn the adapter in the opposite direction with holding down the ring release button. 5 Set the lens on the adapter, and t[...]

123 Appendi x High- Power Flas h HF-D C1 This flash is used to supplement t he camera’s built-in flash when the subject is too far away for proper illumination. Use the following procedures to affix the camera and High-Pow er Flash to the supporting bracket. Please read the instructions accompany ing the flash along with this explanation. Using a[...]

124  Batteries z Charge becomes S everely Limited If the battery usage time has considerably diminished, wipe t he battery terminals well with a dry cloth. The terminals may be dirty from fingerprints. z Usage in Cold Temperatures Get a spare generic lithium battery (CR123A or DL123). You are recommended to place the spare battery in you r pocke[...]

125 Appendi x Came ra B ody Gently wipe dirt off the camera body with a so ft cloth or eyeglass lens wiper. Lens First use a lens blower brush to remove dust and dirt, t hen remove any remaining dirt by wiping t he lens lightly with a soft cloth. View finde r and LCD Monitor Use a lens blower brush to remove dust and dirt. If necessary, gently wipe[...]

126 All data is based on Canon’s standard testing methods. Subj ect to change without notice. PowerS hot A6 40/A630 Specifications Camera Eff ective Pixels : PowerShot A640: Approx. 10.0 million PowerSh ot A630: App rox. 8.0 milli on Image Sen sor : PowerShot A 640 1/1.8-in ch CCD (Total number of pixels: Approx. 10. 4 million) PowerSh ot A630 1/[...]

127 Appendi x Metering System : Evaluat ive, Center-weighted avera ge or Spot (Center/ AF Point) Expos ure Compensation : ±2.0 stops in 1/3-stop increments, Safety Shift is available ISO Speed : Auto*, High ISO A uto*, ISO 80/ 100/200/400/800 equivalent * The camera automatically selects the optimal speed when Auto or High ISO Auto is set. White B[...]

128 Recording Medi a : SD memory card or SDHC memory card/ MultiMediaCar d File Fo rmat : Design rule for camera file system and DPOF compliant Data Type (S till ima ges) : Exif 2.2 (JPEG) * Sound Memo: WAV E (monaural) (Mov ies) : AVI (Image data: Mot ion JPE G; Audio data: WAVE (mona ural)) * This digital camera supports Exif 2.2 (also called “[...]

129 Appendi x * Using super high-speed memory cards (SDC-512 MSH recommended). ** Even if the clip size has not reached 1GB, recording will stop at the moment the clip length re aches 1 hour. Depending on the volume and data writing speed of the memory card, recording will s top after one hour of continuous recording even if the recorded data volum[...]

130 Battery Capacity z The actual figures will va ry accord ing to the shooting conditions and settings. z Movie data is exc luded. z At low temperatures, the battery performance may diminish and the low battery icon may appear very rapidly. In these circumstance s, the performance can be improved by warming the battery in a poc ket before use. Tes[...]

131 Appendi x Memory Cards and Estimated C apacities  PowerShot A640 : Card included with the camera • Capable of smooth continuous shooting (p. 33) (When card has been form atted with a low leve l format). • This reflects standard shooting criteria established by Canon. Actual results may vary according to the subject an d shooting conditio[...]

132  PowerShot A630 : Card inc luded with the camera • Ca pable of smooth co ntinuous shooting (p . 33) (When ca rd has been formatted with a low level f ormat). • This reflects st andard shooting criteria established by Canon. Ac tual results may vary accord ing to the subj ect and shooting conditions. Recording Pixels Com pressio n 16MB SD[...]

133 Appendi x Movie : Card included with the camera * Maximum c lip length at : 3 m in. The figu res ind icate the ma ximum continu ous record ing time. Image D ata Sizes (Estim ated) Recording Pixels Frame Rate 32MB (PowerShot A640) 16MB (PowerShot A630) SDC-128M SD C- 512MSH Standa rd 640 x 480 pixels 15 sec. 7 sec. 1 min. 4 sec. 4 min . 9 sec. 3[...]

134 Mul tiMe diaC ard SD Memory Card PowerShot A 640 2272 x 1704 pixels 2002 KB 1116 KB 556 KB PowerShot A 630 2048 x 1536 pixels 1602 KB 893 KB 445 KB 1600 x 1200 pixels 1002 KB 558 KB 278 KB 640 x 480 pi xels 249 KB 150 KB 84 KB 1600 x 1200 pixels – 558 KB – PowerShot A 640 3648 x 2048 pixels 3040 KB 1847 KB 874 KB PowerShot A 630 3264 x 1832[...]

135 Appendi x NiMH Battery N B-3AH (Supplied with the separat ely sold NiMH Battery NB4-300 set or the Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-300) Battery Charger CB-5AH/CB-5AHE (Suppl ied with the separat ely sold Batter y and Charge r Kit CBK4-300) *1 When chargin g four NB-3AH batter ies *2 When chargin g two NB -3AH ba tteries lo aded o ne on ea ch side [...]

136 Wide Converter WC-DC58N (Sold Separately) Tele-co nverter TC -DC58N ( Sold S eparat ely) Conversi on Lens Adapter LA- DC58F (Sold Separat ely) (W): M ax. wide angle (T): Max. telepho to *1 When m ounted on Powe rShot A 640/6 30 *2 Conver sion Len s Adapte r LA-DC 58F is req uired w hen mo unted on PowerS hot A64 0/630. Magnificat ion A pprox. 0[...]

137 INDEX Numerics 1st-cu rtain ... ...... ..... ...... ........ ... 71 2nd- curtain ..... ...... ........ ...... ..... 71 3:2 Gui de .... ......... ..... ...... ..1 3, 21 A AC A dapter Kit ACK600 .......119 AE Lo ck ... ...... ...... ........ ...... ..... 52 AF Frame .... ...... ........ ...... ..13 , 47 AF Lock ... ...... ........ ...... ...... .[...]

138 G Grid L ines .... ......... ..... ...... 13, 21 H HF-DC 1 ..... ...... ...... ........ ...... . 12 3 High- Pow er Fla sh ...... ......... . 12 3 Histog ram .. ...... ........ ...... ...... ... 1 6 I Image Data Siz es (Estimat ed) ....... ...... ..... ...... ........ ...... ...... . 13 3 Image Zone ..... ...... ..... .. Basic 11 Index Playb ack[...]

139 Overexp osure Warnin g ... ..... ... 16 P Panora mic I mage ........ ...... ..... 41 Play Menu .. ...... . ...... .... ...... . .....21 Playba c k .. ...... ...... ..... .... Basi c 20 Viewing Images on a TV set ....... ..... ...... ...... ........ ...... ..... 97 Playb ack I nforma tion ... ...... ..... 14 Playba c k Mode . ..... ...... . B as[...]

140 V Video Sys tem ....... . ...... .... ....... 23 Volum e .... ..... ...... ........ ...... ..... . 22 W White Bala nce ....... ..... ...... ...... 58 Wide Ang le ........ ..... ..... Basi c 14 Wrist Str ap ... ...... ..... ....... Ba sic 1 Z Zoom .... ........ ...... .... 30, Basic 14[...]

141 Canadian Radio Interference Regulations This Class B digit al apparatus comp lies with Canadian ICES-00 3. Réglementa tion canadienne sur les interféren ces rad io Cet appare il numérique de la classe B est conforme à la nor me N MB- 003 du Canada. FCC Notice (Digita l Camera, Model PC1200/P C1201) This device complie s with Part 15 of the [...]

142 Tradem ark Acknowl edgments • Macintosh, Mac O S and QuickT ime are trademarks of Apple Computer Inc., registered in the United States and/or other countries. •M i c r o s o f t ® and Windows ® are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. • The SDHC logo is a tradem[...]

143 Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode The following chart shows the functions and settings available in each shooting mode. Y ou can shoot with the settings saved i n the mode (p. 72). Ref. Page Recording Pixels (Still Image) Large z z z S – zzzz p. 28 Medium 1 { { { U – {{{{ Medium 2 { { { U – {{{{ Medium 3 { { { U – {{{{ Small { {[...]

144 * { : Setting available ( z : Default settings.) U : S etting can only be selected for th e first image. *( S : Default settings.) –: Setting sel ection is not pos sible. • (Shad ed Area): Setting is retained even when the camera power is shut of f. Driv e Mo de Single z z zzzzzzz Basic Guide p. 18 S tandard Continuous – { { (9) –– {{[...]

145 (1) The foll owing are the rec ording pixels and fram e rates for (Movie) (p. 40). (2) is the default setting in mode. (3) is the default setting in , and modes. (4) This cannot be set in mode. (5) [ Off] cann ot be se t. Also se ttings will be fixed t o [Off] in mode. (6) [On] o nly in m ode ([Off] cann ot be set). (7) [Off] cann ot be set. (8[...]