Canon PowerShot A4000 IS Manual do Utilizador

Camera User GuideENGLISH• Before use, be sure to read this guide, including the safety precautions.• This guide will familiarize you with how to use t

Contents: Basic Operations101 Viewz View images (Playback Mode) ... 108z Automatic playback (Slideshow

100You can change the flash mode to match the shooting scene.z Press the r button, press the qr buttons to choose a flash mode, and then press the m b

Flash101Just as with the AE lock (p. 85), you can lock the exposure for the flash shots.Set the flash to h (p. 100).Lock the flash exposure.z Aim the

102If you prefer not to use the digital zoom (p. 56), you can deactivate it as follows.Configure the setting.z Press the n button, choose [Digital Zoo

Other Settings103Change the way images are displayed after shots as follows.Configure the setting.z Press the n button, choose [Review Info] on the 4

Other Settings104Grid lines can be displayed on the screen for vertical and horizontal reference while shooting.Configure the setting.z Press the n bu

Other Settings105Powered IS reduces slow camera shake that may occur when recording telephoto movies. However, this option may not produce the expecte

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107Playback Mode• To prepare the camera for these operations, press the 1 button to enterPlayback mode.Have fun reviewing your shots, and browse or ed

108After shooting images or movies, you can view them on the screen as follows.Enter Playback mode.z Press the 1 button.X Your last shot is displayed

Viewing109Pause playback.z To pause playback, press the m button. The movie control panel is displayed. To resume playback, press the qr buttons to ch

11• Before using the product, please ensure that you read the safety precautions described below. Always ensure that the product is used correctly.• T

Viewing110Press the p button to view other information on the screen, or to hide the information. For details on the information displayed, see p. 164

111By displaying multiple images in an index, you can quickly find the images you are looking for.Display images in an index.z Move the zoom lever tow

Browsing and Filtering Images112To find images on a memory card full of images, you can jump by a specific number of images or method.Choose a jump me

113Magnify an image.z Moving the zoom lever toward k will zoom in and magnify the image, and is displayed. You can magnify images up to about 10x by

Image Viewing Options114Automatically play back images from a memory card as follows.Access the setting screen.z Press the n button and choose [Slides

115Protect important images to prevent accidental erasure by the camera (p. 116).Choose [Protect].z Press the n button, and then choose [Protect] on t

116You can choose and erase unneeded images one by one. Be careful when erasing images, because they cannot be recovered.Choose an image to erase.z Pr

117Change the orientation of images and save them as follows.Choose [Rotate].z Press the n button, and then choose [Rotate] on the 1 tab (p. 45).Rotat

118Save a copy of images at a lower resolution.Choose [Resize].z Press the n button, and then choose [Resize] on the 1 tab (p. 45).Choose an image.z P

Editing Still Images119Excessively dark image areas (such as faces or backgrounds) can be detected and automatically adjusted to the optimal brightnes

Safety Precautions12• Use only the recommended battery.• Do not place the battery near or in direct flame.• Unplug the power cord periodically, and us

Editing Still Images120Automatically corrects images affected by red-eye. You can save the corrected image as a separate file.Choose [Red-Eye Correcti

Editing Still Images121• Some images may not be corrected accurately.• To overwrite the original image with the corrected image, choose [Overwrite] in

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123Setting MenuCustomize or adjust basic camera functions for greater convenience6COPY

124Functions can be configured on the 3 tab. Customize commonly used functions as desired, for greater convenience (p. 45).Silence camera sounds and m

Adjusting Basic Camera Functions125Hints and tips are normally shown when you choose FUNC. menu (p. 44) items. If you prefer, you can deactivate this

Adjusting Basic Camera Functions126Before using a new memory card or a card formatted in another device, you should format the card with this camera.F

Adjusting Basic Camera Functions127Perform low-level formatting in these cases: [Memory card error] is displayed, the camera is not working correctly,

Adjusting Basic Camera Functions128Your shots are automatically numbered in sequential order (0001 – 9999) and saved in folders that store up to 2,000

Adjusting Basic Camera Functions129The lens is normally retracted for safety about one minute after you press the 1 button in Shooting mode (p. 40). T

Safety Precautions13• Avoid using, placing or storing the product in the following places:- Places subject to strong sunlight- Places subject to tempe

Adjusting Basic Camera Functions130Adjust the date and time as follows.Access the [Date/Time] screen.z Choose [Date/Time], and then press the m button

Adjusting Basic Camera Functions131Change the display language as needed.Access the [Language] screen.z Choose [Language ], and then press the m butto

Adjusting Basic Camera Functions132• The following functions are not restored to default settings.- The shooting mode (p. 68)- Custom white balance da

133AccessoriesUse included accessories effectively and enjoy the camera in more ways with optional Canon accessories and other compatible accessories

134• Charge the battery on (or immediately before) the day of useCharged batteries gradually lose their charge, even when they are not used.You can ea

Optional Accessories135AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC90z For powering the camera using household power. Recommended when using the camera over extended periods

Optional Accessories136High-Power Flash HF-DC2z External flash for illuminating subjects that are out of range of the built-in flash.High-Power Flash

137By connecting the camera to a TV, you can view your shots on the larger screen of the TV. For details on connection or how to switch inputs, refer

Using Optional Accessories138Turn the camera on.z Press the 1 button to turn the camera on.X Images from the camera are now displayed on the TV. (Noth

Using Optional Accessories139Insert the coupler.z Insert the coupler facing the direction shown, just as you would a battery (following step 2 on p. 1

Safety Precautions14• Unplug the battery charger from the power outlet after charging is complete, or when you are not using it.• Do not place anythin

Using Optional Accessories140Powering the camera with AC Adapter Kit ACK800 and DC Coupler DR-DC10 (both sold separately) eliminates the need to monit

Using Optional Accessories141Connect the power cord.z Insert the adapter plug into the end of the coupler cable.z Insert one end of the power cord int

142Your shots can easily be printed by connecting the camera to a printer. On the camera, you can specify images to set up batch printing, prepare ord

Printing Images143X is displayed.Choose an image.z Press the qr buttons to choose an image.Access the printing screen.z Press the m button.Print the

Printing Images144Access the printing screen.z Follow steps 1 – 6 on p. 142 to access the screen at left.Configure the settings.z Press the op buttons

Printing Images145By cropping images before printing, you can print a desired image area instead of the entire image.Choose [Trimming].z After followi

Printing Images146Choose [Paper Settings].z After following step 1 on p. 144 to access the printing screen, choose [Paper Settings] and press the m bu

Printing Images147Choose [ID Photo].z Following steps 1 – 4 on p. 146, choose [ID Photo] and press the m button.Choose the long and short side length.

Printing Images148Access the printing screen.z Follow steps 1 – 5 on p. 142 to choose a movie, and then press the m button.z Press the qr buttons to c

Printing Images149Specify the printing format, whether to add the date or file number, and other settings as follows. These settings apply to all imag

15The camera’s touch-screen panel enables intuitive operation simply by touching or tapping the screen.Touch the screen briefly with your finger.z Thi

Printing Images150Choose [Select Images & Qty.].z Press the n button, choose [Select Images & Qty.] on the 2 tab, and then press the m button.

Printing Images151Choose [Select All Images].z Following step 1 on p. 150, choose [Select All Images] and press the m button.Configure the print setti

Printing Images152Photobooks can be set up on the camera by choosing up to 998 images on a memory card and importing them into the included software o

Printing Images153Choose an image.z Press the qr buttons to choose an image, and then press the m button.X is displayed.z To remove the image from th

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155AppendixHelpful information when using the camera8COPY

156If you think there is a problem with the camera, first check the following. If the items below do not solve your problem, contact a Canon Customer

Troubleshooting157Display on a TVCamera images look distorted or not displayed on a TV (p. 138).ShootingCannot shoot.• In Playback mode (p. 27), press

Troubleshooting158No AF frames are displayed and the camera does not focus when the shutter button is pressed halfway.• To have AF frames displayed an

Troubleshooting159Shooting MoviesThe elapsed time shown is incorrect, or recording is interrupted.• Use the camera to format the memory card, or switc

16Prepare for shooting as follows.Attach the strap.z Thread the end of the strap through the strap hole ( ), and then pull the other end of the strap

160If an error message is displayed, respond as follows.No memory card• The memory card may be inserted facing the wrong way. Reinsert the memory card

On-Screen Messages161Communication error• An excessive amount of images (approx. 1,000) on the memory card prevented printing or image transfer to a c

162* : Regular orientation, : Held verticallyThe camera detects the shooting orientation and adjusts settings for optimal shots. Orientation is also

On-Screen Information163An on-screen icon or message indicates the battery charge level.An on-screen icon or message warns you when there is little ba

On-Screen Information164Playback (Detailed Information Display)Movie (pp. 53, 108)Shooting mode (p. 166)ISO speed (p. 87)Exposure compensation level (

On-Screen Information165* Displays the frame approx. 4 sec. before or after the current frame.Summary of Movie Control Panel in “Viewing” (p. 108)Exit

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Initial Preparations17Charge the battery.z For CB-2LD: Flip out the plug ( ) and plug the charger into a power outlet ( ). z For CB-2LDE: Plug the pow

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Functions and Menu Tables1743 Set up MenuItem Ref. Page Item Ref. PageMute p. 124 Lens Retract p. 129Volume p. 124 Power Saving pp. 40, 129Hints &

175• The camera is a high-precision electronic device. Avoid dropping it or subjecting it to strong impact.• Never bring the camera near magnets, moto

176AAC adapter kit... 135, 138, 140AC adapter kit for household power... 138Accessories...

Index177Ii-Contrast...88, 119iFrame movies (movie mode)...82ImagesDisplay period...

Index178Toy camera effect (shooting mode)... 77Tracking AF... 95Traveling with the camera ...

179Canadian Radio Interference RegulationsThis Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.To ensure proper operation of this product, u

Initial Preparations18Insert the battery.z While pressing the battery lock in the direction of the arrow, insert the battery facing as shown and push

180Battery Charger CB-2LDIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS-SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.DANGER-TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW T

181• The SDXC logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.• This device incorporates exFAT technology licensed from Microsoft.• The iFrame logo and the iFrame s

CDD-E471-010 © CANON INC. 2012Disclaimer• Reprinting, transmitting, or storing in a retrieval system any part of this guide without the permission of

Initial Preparations19Insert the included batteries.Open the cover.z Slide the cover ( ) and open it ( ).Insert the batteries.z Insert the batteries a

2Before use, make sure the following items are included in the package.If anything is missing, contact your camera dealer.• A memory card is not inclu

Initial Preparations20Insert a memory card (sold separately).Note that before using a new memory card (or a memory card formatted in another device),

Initial Preparations21A screen for setting the date and time is displayed the first time you turn the camera on. Be sure to specify the date and time,

Initial Preparations22Adjust the date and time as follows.Access the camera menu.z Press the n button.Choose [Date/Time].z Move the zoom lever to choo

Initial Preparations23The display language can be changed as needed. Enter Playback mode.z Press the 1 button.Access the setting screen.z Press and h

24Follow these instructions to turn the camera on, shoot still images or movies, and then view them.For fully automatic selection of the optimal setti

Trying the Camera Out25Focus.z Press the shutter button lightly, halfway down. The camera beeps twice after focusing, and AF frames are displayed to i

Trying the Camera Out26You can shoot movies with camera-determined settings, simply by pressing the movie button.Prepare the camera for shooting.z Fol

Trying the Camera Out27After shooting images or movies, you can view them on the screen as follows.Enter Playback mode.z Press the 1 button.X Your las

Trying the Camera Out28z To view the next image, drag right to left across the screen, and to view the previous image, drag left to right.You can choo

Trying the Camera Out29Access on-screen descriptions of scenes detected by the camera, shooting advice, and playback instructions as follows.z Press t

3The following memory cards (sold separately) can be used, regardless of capacity.• SD memory cards*• SDHC memory cards*• SDXC memory cards** Conforms

30The software and PDF manuals on the included CD-ROM are introduced below, with instructions for installation, saving images to a computer, and using

Included Software, PDF Manuals31The included software can be used on the following computers. Adobe Reader is required to view the PDF manuals.Windows

Included Software, PDF Manuals32Windows 7 and Mac OS X 10.6 are used here for the sake of illustration. Using the software auto update function, you c

Included Software, PDF Manuals33z Insert the larger plug of the interface cable in the computer’s USB port. For details about USB connections on the c

Included Software, PDF Manuals34Turn the camera on to access CameraWindow.z Press the 1 button to turn the camera on.z On a Macintosh computer, Camera

Included Software, PDF Manuals35z For instructions on viewing images on a computer, refer to the ImageBrowser EX User Guide.Use the included CD-ROM to

36AccessoriesA4000 IS A3400 IS A2400 IS A2300CableIncluded AccessoriesTV/Video SystemMemory Card Card ReaderWindows/Macintosh ComputerInterface Cable

Accessories37A1300 A810Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended.This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuin

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39Camera BasicsBasic camera operations and features1COPY

4Part Names and Conventions in This GuideA4000 IS A3400 IS A2400 IS A2300SpeakerZoom leverShooting: i (telephoto) / j (wide angle)Playback: k (magnify

40Shooting Modez Press the power button to turn the camera on and prepare for shooting.z To turn the camera off, press the power button again.Playback

41To ensure your shots are in focus, always press the shutter button lightly (halfway) initially. Once the subject is in focus, press the button all t

42To conserve battery power when shooting, you can use the optical viewfinder instead of the screen. Shoot the same way as when using the screen.Deact

43Press the p button to view other information on the screen, or to hide the information. For details on the information displayed, see p. 162.Shootin

44Configure commonly used shooting functions through the FUNC. menu as follows. Note that menu items and options vary depending on the shooting mode (

45Configure a variety of camera functions through other menus as follows. Menu items are grouped by purpose on tabs, such as shooting (4), playback (1

46The indicator on the back of the camera (pp. 4, 5) lights up or blinks depending on the camera status.Indicator DisplayColorIndicator StatusCamera S

47Auto ModeConvenient mode for easy shots with greater control over shooting2COPY

48For fully automatic selection at optimal settings for specific scenes, simply let the camera determine the subject and shooting conditions.Turn the

Shooting in Smart Auto Mode49Focus.z Press the shutter button halfway. The camera beeps twice after focusing, and AF frames are displayed to indicate

Part Names and Conventions in This Guide5A1300 A810Zoom leverShooting: i (telephoto) / j (wide angle)Playback: k (magnify) /g (index)LampMicrophoneLen

Shooting in Smart Auto Mode50• A flashing icon warns that images are more likely to be blurred by camera shake. In this case, mount the camera on a

Shooting in Smart Auto Mode51In A mode, shooting scenes determined by the camera are indicated by the icon displayed, and corresponding settings are a

Shooting in Smart Auto Mode52A variety of frames are displayed once the camera detects subjects you are aiming the camera at.• A white frame is displa

Shooting in Smart Auto Mode53You can shoot movies with camera-determined settings, simply by pressing the movie button.Prepare the camera for shooting

Shooting in Smart Auto Mode54Finish shooting.z Press the movie button again to stop shooting. The camera beeps twice as recording stops.z Recording wi

Shooting in Smart Auto Mode55Optimal image stabilization for the shooting conditions is automatically applied (Intelligent IS). Additionally, the foll

56When distant subjects are too far away to enlarge using the optical zoom, use digital zoom for enlargement up to the following zoom factors.Up to ap

Common, Convenient Features57With the self-timer, you can include yourself in group photos or other timed shots. The camera will shoot about 10 second

Common, Convenient Features58This option delays shutter release until about two seconds after you have pressed the shutter button. If the camera is un

Common, Convenient Features59With this option, you can simply touch the screen and release your finger to shoot. The camera will focus on subjects and

Part Names and Conventions in This Guide6• In this guide, icons are used to represent the corresponding camera buttons on which they appear, or which

Common, Convenient Features60When the Touch Shutter function is set to and you touch a subject on the screen, will display. Press the shutter butt

Common, Convenient Features61The camera can add the shooting date and time to images in the lower-right corner. However, note that these cannot be rem

62Choose from 5 levels of image resolution, as follows. For guidelines on how many shots at each resolution setting can fit on a memory card, see “Spe

Image Customization Features63Red-eye that occurs in the flash photography can be automatically corrected as follows.Configure the setting.z Press the

Image Customization Features642 image quality settings are available. For guidelines on the maximum movie length at each level of image quality that w

65 is displayed when the camera detects that people may have closed their eyes.Configure the setting.z Press the n button, choose [Blink Detection] on

66Customize shooting functions on the 4 tab of the menu as follows.For instructions on menu functions, see “n” (p. 45).You can deactivate the lamp tha

67Other Shooting ModesShoot more effectively in various scenes, and take shots enhanced with unique image effects or captured using special functions3

68Choose a mode matching the shooting scene, and the camera will automatically configure the settings for optimal shots.Choose a shooting mode.z Press

Specific Scenes69Shoot under low light (Low Light)z Shoot with minimal camera shake and subject blur even in low-light conditions.P Shoot with snowy b

7Package Contents... 2Compatible Memory Cards ... 3Preliminary Notes and Legal Information...

Specific Scenes70Image brightness or colors when shooting can be easily customized as follows.Enter mode.z Follow the steps on p. 68 and choose .Con

Specific Scenes71Shoot with minimal camera shake and subject blur. In scenes where subject movement is minimal, continuously shot images can be combin

72Add a variety of effects to images when shooting.Choose a shooting mode.z Follow step 1 on p. 68 to choose a shooting mode.Shoot.Shoot in vivid colo

Applying Special Effects73Shoot with the distorting effect of a fish-eye lens.Choose .z Follow step 1 on p. 68 and choose .Choose an effect level.z P

Applying Special Effects74Creates the effect of a miniature model, by blurring image areas above and below your selected area.You can also make movies

Applying Special Effects75For movies, choose the movie playback speed.z On the screen in step 2, press the n button, and then press the qr buttons to

Applying Special Effects76• Holding the camera vertically will change the orientation of the frame.• Movie image quality is when a still image resol

Applying Special Effects77This effect makes images resemble shots from a toy camera by vignetting (darker, blurred image corners) and changing the ove

Applying Special Effects78Shoot images in black and white, sepia, or blue and white.Choose .z Follow step 1 on p. 68 and choose .Choose a color tone.

79The camera will shoot about two seconds after detecting that the face of another person (such as the photographer) has entered the shooting area (p.

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Special Modes for Other Purposes80Specify a shutter speed of 1 – 15 seconds to shoot long exposures. In this case, mount the camera on a tripod or tak

Special Modes for Other Purposes81z Touch ), touch qr to choose the shutter speed, and then touch ^.• On-screen image brightness in step 3, when you p

82Shoot movies that can be edited with iFrame-compatible software or devices. You can quickly edit, save, and manage iFrame movies using the included

83G mode• Instructions in this chapter apply to the camera when set to G mode(p. 84).• G: Program AE; AE: Auto Exposure• Before using a function intro

84You can customize many function settings to suit your preferred shooting style.Enter G mode.z Follow step 1 on p. 68 and choose G.Customize the sett

Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation)85Before shooting, you can lock the exposure, or you can specify focus and exposure separately.Set the flash t

Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation)86z You can also lock the exposure by pressing and holding the shutter button halfway, and then touching the b

Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation)87z Press the m button, choose in the menu, and choose the desired option (p. 44).X The option you configure

Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation)88Before shooting, excessively bright or dark image areas (such as faces or backgrounds) can be detected and a

89By adjusting white balance (WB), you can make image colors look more natural for the scene you are shooting.z Press the m button, choose in the me

94 Shootz Use camera-determined settings (Auto Mode)... 48z Where sound and flash are not allowed (Discreet Mode)...

Color and Continuous Shooting90For image colors that look natural under the light in your shot, adjust white balance to suit the light source where yo

Color and Continuous Shooting91• Cannot be used with the self-timer (p. 57) or [Blink Detection] (p. 65).• During continuous shooting, focus and expos

92To restrict the focus to subjects at close range, set the camera to e. For details on the focusing range, see “Specifications” in the Getting Starte

Shooting Range and Focusing93Change the AF (auto focus) frame mode to suit the shooting conditions as follows.z Press the n button, choose [AF Frame]

Shooting Range and Focusing94One AF frame is displayed in the center. Effective for reliable focusing.One AF frame is displayed. Effective for reliabl

Shooting Range and Focusing95As long as you keep the shutter button pressed halfway, the focus and exposure are locked. You can recompose shots as nee

Shooting Range and Focusing96Choose a subject to focus on.z Aim the camera so that is on the desired subject, and then press the q button.X When the

Shooting Range and Focusing97This mode helps avoid missing shots of subjects in motion, because the camera continues to focus on the subject and adjus

Shooting Range and Focusing98You can shoot after the camera focuses on your selected subject, person’s face, or location shown on the screen.Choose a

Shooting Range and Focusing99The focus can be locked. After you lock the focus, the focal position will not change even when you release your finger f