User manual CANON POWERSHOT SX40HS

[. . . ] Camera User Guide • Make sure you read this guide, including the “Safety Precautions” section, before using the camera. • Reading this guide will help you learn to use the camera properly. • Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future. ENGLISH Checking the Package Contents Check if the following items are included in your camera package. If anything is missing, contact the retailer where you purchased the camera. Camera Battery Pack NB-10L (with Terminal Cover) Battery Charger CB-2LC/CB-2LCE Lens Cap Interface Cable IFC-400PCU Neck Strap NS-DC11 Case for Hot Shoe Cap Getting Started DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk Warranty System Booklet Using the Manuals Also refer to the manuals on the DIGITAL CAMERA Manuals Disk. [. . . ] How to use and modes is also explained. • This chapter assumes that the camera has been set to the corresponding mode. 101 Setting the Shutter Speed You can set the shutter to the speed at which you want to shoot. The camera will set the appropriate aperture value for the shutter speed you set. Adjust the setting.  Turn the 5 dial to set the shutter speed. Shoot. Available Shutter Speeds 15", 13", 10", 8", 6", 5", 4", 3"2, 2"5, 2", 1"6, 1"3, 1", 0"8, 0"6, 0"5, 0"4, 0"3, 1/4, 1/5, 1/6, 1/8, 1/10, 1/13, 1/15, 1/20, 1/25, 1/30, 1/40, 1/50, 1/60, 1/80, 1/100, 1/125, 1/160, 1/200, 1/250, 1/320, 1/400, 1/500, 1/640, 1/800, 1/1000, 1/1250, 1/1600, 1/2000, 1/2500, 1/3200 • 2" indicates 2 seconds, 0"3 indicates 0. 3 second and 1/160 indicates 1/160 second. • The fastest shutter speed when using the flash is 1/2000 second. The camera automatically resets the shutter speed to 1/2000 second if a faster shutter speed is chosen. • Depending on the zoom position, some shutter speeds may not be available. • When shutter speeds of 1. 3 seconds or slower are used, images are processed to reduce noise after being taken. A certain amount of processing time may be needed before you can take the next shot. • You should set [IS Mode] to [Off] when lowering the shutter speed and shooting with a tripod (p. • When shutter speeds of 1. 3 seconds or slower are used, the ISO speed is fixed to . What if the aperture value appears in orange? If the aperture value appears in orange when the shutter button is pressed halfway, the scene has exceeded the correct exposure limits. Adjust the shutter speed until the aperture value appears in white (Safety shift can also be used (p. 103)). 102 Setting the Aperture Value You can set the aperture to a value at which you want to shoot. The camera will set the appropriate shutter speed for the aperture value you set. B stands for “Aperture value”, which refers to the size of the aperture opening inside the lens. Set the mode dial to B. Adjust the setting.  Turn the 5 dial to set the aperture value. Shoot. Available Aperture Values F2. 7, F3. 2, F3. 5, F4. 0, F4. 5, F5. 0, F5. 6, F5. 8, F6. 3, F7. 1, F8. 0 • Depending on the zoom position, some aperture values may not be available. What if the shutter speed appears in orange? If the shutter speed appears in orange when the shutter button is pressed halfway, the scene has exceeded the correct exposure limits. Safety shift can also be used (see below). Safety Shift In M and B modes, if you press the n button to display the 4 tab, and set [Safety Shift] to [On], the shutter speed or aperture value is automatically adjusted for the correct exposure when it cannot otherwise be obtained. Safety Shift is disabled when the flash is enabled. 103 Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture Value You can manually set the shutter speed and aperture to shoot images with the exposure you want. Choose a setting.  Press the o button to choose the shutter speed or aperture value.  Turn the 5 dial to set a value.  The set exposure level appears on the Aperture Value Shutter Speed Standard Exposure Level Exposure Level Exposure Level Indicator indicator.  When the difference is more than ±2 stops, the set exposure level appears in orange. When you press the shutter button halfway, “–2” or “+2” appears in orange. • The standard exposure is calculated according to the metering method chosen (p. [. . . ] 29, 132 Playback  Viewing Protecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146, 214 Playback  Viewing Playback With Transition Effects. . . . . . . . . . . . . 169 Power  Battery, AC Adapter Kit Power Saving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48, 162, 163 Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]