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  • Canon S400 - page 1

    CallOll IIII III IIIIIIIIIII CDI-E081 "Power_hot S zIO0 DiG JTAL (ELPH D|GUTAL I)(US400 CameraUser Guide D_G!G • Please read the Read This First section (p. 7). • Please refer to the Software Starter Guide for information on installing the software and downloading images. • Please also read the printer user guide included with your Canon ...

  • Canon S400 - page 2

    Flowchart and Reference Guides On iiii on ...

  • Canon S400 - page 3

    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. The LCD monitor is produced with extremely high-precision manufacturing techniques. More than 99.99% of the pixels operate tospecification. Less than 0.01% ofthe pixels may occasional ...

  • Canon S400 - page 4

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  • Canon S400 - page 5

    Table of Contents Items marked with : are lists or charts that summarize camera functions or procedures. Please Read .......................................................................... 7 Safety Precautions ............................................................... 7 Preventing Malfunctions ............................................... ...

  • Canon S400 - page 6

    4 I Tab!e _f _entents Changing My Camera Settings ......................................... 45 Registering My Camera Settings ....................................... 46 Selecting a Shooting Mode ............................................... 49 Reviewing an Image Right after Shooting ....................... 50 Changing Resolution/Compression Setti ...

  • Canon S400 - page 7

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  • Canon S400 - page 8

    6 I Tab!e _f _Qntents Using an AC Adapter Kit (Sold Separately) .................... 141 Using a Car Battery Charger (Optional) ......................... 142 Camera Care and Maintenance ...................................... 143 Troubleshooting .............................................................. 144 Specifications ....................... ...

  • Canon S400 - page 9

    ReadThisFirst 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 subsidiariesand affiliates, and its distributors are not liable for any consequential damages arising from any malfunction ...

  • Canon S400 - page 10

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  • Canon S400 - page 11

    • Do 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 itdry with a soft, absorbent cloth, ifwater or other foreign substances enter the interior, immed ...

  • Canon S400 - page 12

    10 | Read ThisR • Avoid dropping or subjecting the batteries to severe impacts that could damage the casings. It could lead to leakage and injury. • Do not short-circuit the battery terminals with metallic objects, such as key holders. It could lead to overheating, burns and other injuries. Use the supplied terminal cover or battery case to tra ...

  • Canon S400 - page 13

    • Be careful not to cover the flash with your fingers when shooting. In addition, do not touch the surface of the flash after taking several pictures in rapid succession. Either action could result in burns. • Do not operate the flash with dirt, dust or other items stuck to its lens. The resulting heat build-up could damage the flash. • If yo ...

  • Canon S400 - page 14

    ............................. Quick sta Section _) Charge the Battery Pack (p. 18). Place the battery pack in the battery charger and plug the charger into a power outlet. The charge indicator lights red while charging and changes to green when the battery pack is charged. Charge Indicator [latter Lock , Lock for the CF Card Install the Battery Pac ...

  • Canon S400 - page 15

    (_tFocus (p. 35). Aim the camera and lightly press (halfway) the shutter button. Two beeps will sound when the autofocus is set. OShoot (p. 36). Press the shutter button all the way. The shutter sound will sound once when the shot is complete. (_)View the Recorded Image (p. 50). The recorded image displays for approximately 2 seconds. To continue d ...

  • Canon S400 - page 16

    • Optical Viewfinder Window (p. 34) [P. 36) Reduction Lamp (p. 53) ip (p. 58) _phone (p. 88) Lens • Flash (p. 53) The following cables are used to connect the camera to a computer or printer. - Computer (p. 123) USB Interface Cable IFC-300PCU(supplied with camera) - Direct Print Function Compatible Printer (CP series, sold separately) (p. 102) ...

  • Canon S400 - page 17

    .........................................._Qmponen_ Guide I _ 5 ........... ! • Viewfinder (p. 34) Lock for the CF Card Slot Cover (p. 22) CF Card Slot Cover (p. 22) Wrist Strap Mount Attaching the Wrist Strap* --O Battery Cover (p. 20) DC Coupler Terminal Cover (p. 141) • LCD Monitor (p. 29) • Tripod Socket * Be careful not to wave the camer ...

  • Canon S400 - page 18

    16 I Shooting mode dial (p. 49) , Indicators (p. 17) Power Lamp Lights when the power is on or transmission preparations arecomplete when connectedto a computer _ON/OFF Button (p. 26) I_"l_ Shutter Button (p, 35) m _ _ Zoom Lever Shooting: E_] (Telephoto)/ liii] (Wide Angle) (p. 37) o_ Replay: O, (Magnify)(p. 81)/ [] (Index) (p. 82) Mode Switc ...

  • Canon S400 - page 19

    The indicators light or blink when the ON/OFF Button or shutter button is pressed. Upper Indicator Green: Ready to shoot Blinking Green: Recording to CF card / Reading CF card/Erasing from CF card/Transmitting data (during a computer connection) Orange: Ready to shoot (flash on) Blinking Orange: Ready to shoot (camera shake warning) Lower Indicator ...

  • Canon S400 - page 20

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  • Canon S400 - page 21

    Handling Precautions • Keep the battery pack terminals (_C_) dean at all times. Dirty terminals may cause poor contact between the battery pack and camera. Polish the terminals with a tissue or a dry cloth before charging or using the battery pack. • Do not rapidly overturn or wave the battery charger around when it contains the battery pack. T ...

  • Canon S400 - page 22

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  • Canon S400 - page 23

    Please use an AC Adapter Kit ACK500 (sold separately) for extended use of the camera (p. 141). Battery Pack Charge The following icons and messages will display when the battery pack charge is low. Battery pack charge is low. Recharge it as soon as possible before it is required for an extended period. When the LCD monitor is off, this icon will di ...

  • Canon S400 - page 24

    iiiii _ Turn the camera power off and insert the CF card with the following -_rocedures. • Slide the lock up and open the CF card slot cover. • Insert the CF card with its label facing upward until the CF card eject button fully extends. Close the CF card slot cover. • To remove the CF card, push the eject button and pull the CF card out. CF ...

  • Canon S400 - page 25

    See CF Cards and Estimated Capacities (p. 151). .... Handling Precautions for CF Cards ................................................................................................................................................ • CF cards are high-precision electronic devices. Do not bend them, apply force to them, or subject them to shocks o ...

  • Canon S400 - page 26

    _reparing • Use the _) or (D button to select a field (year, month, day, hour, minute and date format), and the _ or _ button to change its value. • To put the settings into effect, press the SET button after setting the date format. • Press the MENU button toredisplay the Rec. or Play screen. I_ • Please note that the date and time setting ...

  • Canon S400 - page 27

    The language in which menus and messages are displayed can be selected with this function. • Press the ON/OFF button until the power lamp lights. Power Lamp • Press the MENU button to display the Rec or Play menu. • Use the C])or G button to select the (Set up) menu. • Use the _ or 0 button to select Q. • Use the _, dZb,el) or (D button t ...

  • Canon S400 - page 28

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  • Canon S400 - page 29

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  • Canon S400 - page 30

    28 I Basic Function .......................................................................................... _ ....................................................... _ .............................................. • To Shoot Still Images (Shooting Mode) Slide tile mode switctl to _. • To Replay Images (Replay Mode) Slide the mode sw{tch to ...

  • Canon S400 - page 31

    The LCD monitor can be used to compose images while shooting, adjust settings menus and replay images. The image in the LCD monitor will darken in strong sunlight or bright light. This does not constitute a malfunction. Shooting Mode (_ on the mode switch) The LCD monitor turns on or changes the display mode as follows with each press of the DISR b ...

  • Canon S400 - page 32

    iiiii Replay Mode (i-_-Ion the mode switch) • The LCD monitor will turn on when the mode switch is set to the F_I position. • In replay mode, pressing the DI$B button cycles the information view mode each time the button is pressed. Single Image Replay (p. 80) Standard 4_ Detailed -I, No Display + I Multi Image Replay (9 Images) (p. 82) Standar ...

  • Canon S400 - page 33

    unctions 131 Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor Shooting Mode When a shooting setting is changed, information about the settings displays on the LCD monitor for approximately 6 seconds even if the LCD monitor is set to Off or to the No Display mode. (It may not display under some circumstances, depending on the selected settings.) You may set ...

  • Canon S400 - page 34

    Spot AE Point Frame (_M mode) /I AF Frame (p. 68) Recordable Images or RecordaMe Movie Time (sec.) In movie mode, only the resolution shows (not compression). Information Displayed _ute Rotat_ Focus Lock AE to@ EE Lock Fhsh Shooting Method Ivlads/hfinity Iv/etering Iv/ode Replay Mode (Standard Im_ Number Shooting Date • The icons in the shaded bo ...

  • Canon S400 - page 35

    Replay Mode (Detailed Display) In detailed display mode, the following supplementary information is displayed. Long Shutter Mode p.71 Shooting Mode p. 49 Exposure Compensation p. 70 White Balance p. 73 Photo Effects p.76 ISO Speed p.77 Flash p.53 Macro/Infinity p.55 Metering Method p.69 Resolution (Movie) p.51 p.62 Movie Length Shown on Movie Files ...

  • Canon S400 - page 36

    iiiii The optical viewfinder can be used to conserve power by setting the LCD monitor to Off (p. 29) while shooting. t I Viewfinder Shows the center of the image • About the Autofocus Function This camera employs AiAF (artificial intelligence autofocus) technology which uses a broad metering field to calculate the focal distance with high precisi ...

  • Canon S400 - page 37

    The shutter button features a two-stage action. Pressing Halfway Pressing halfway automaticaNy setsthe exposure,focus and white balance. Indicator • Indicator Status Upper Indicator - Green: Metering complete (two beeps sound) - Orange: Flash will fire - Blinking Orange: Camera shake warning/ Insufficient exposure Lower Indicator - Yellow: Macro ...

  • Canon S400 - page 38

    .......... _6 | Basic E_nctiQ._ Pressing Fully Pressing the shutter button down fully activates the shutter and causes one shutter sound to sound. While the image is being recorded to the CF card, the indicator blinks green. Shots cannot be taken while the flash is charging. AF-assist Beam • The AF-assist Beam will sometimes emit when the shutter ...

  • Canon S400 - page 39

    Basic Eunctians I _ ......................... The zoom can be adjusted from 36 mm to 108 mm in 35 mm film equivalent terms. Telephoto/Wide Angle • Pressthe zoom lever toward I-_3to zoom in (telephoto). • Pressthe zoom lever toward _ to zoom out (wide angle). Digital Zoom When the LCD monitor is on, you can shoot with a combined optical and digi ...

  • Canon S400 - page 40

    iiiii Menus are used to adjust shooting and replay settings, as well as other camera settings like the Date/Time and sounds. Menus are displayed by pressing the MENU or FUNd, button according to the circumstances. Use the LCD monitor to perform the following procedures. See Menu Settings and Factory Defaults (p. 42) for the menu items and options. ...

  • Canon S400 - page 41

    IFI IBI IBI Mode Switch Set to _ Mode Switch Set to I_q *The menu will appear slightly different when the shooting mode dial is set to _[i, Eg_ or _. Use the _ or (_ buttons to select the Rec./Play, Set up, or My Camera menu. Use the _ or _ buttons to select a menu item. • Use the _ or (D buttons to select an option in the Rec. or Set up menu (so ...

  • Canon S400 - page 42

    FUNC. -,© MENU © The menu will appear slightly different when the shooting mode dial is set to _, g;_ or _,, ;i i i i % The menu will appear slightly different when the shooting mode dial is set to l_, d;_ or _. iiiiiiiiiii_i !_i MENU _ *------ See Selecting Images for Printing (p. 111) for the procedures for the _ (Print Order) item in the Play ...

  • Canon S400 - page 43

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  • Canon S400 - page 44

    This chart shows the options and defauJt settings for each menu. Items Set with the FUNC, Button Menu Item Exposure Compensation Long Shutter White Balance ISO Speed Photo Effect Compression (Still images) Resolution (Still images) Resolution (Movie) Available Settings -2 to ÷0" to +2 OFF*/1 to I 5 seconds _Auto_/DDaylight / IF11Cloudy/DTungs ...

  • Canon S400 - page 45

    Play Menu (Blue) [] Set u p Menu (Yellow) Menu Item _1 Protect _ Rotate 0 %und Memo Erase all Slide Show Print Order Transfer Order Beep LCDBrightness _{_ Auto PowerDown ot_':_ Dale / Time Format Shutter Volume Playback Vol Start-up Vol Operatioe Vol i_ Selftimer Vol File No Reset _Auto Rotate G Language Available Settings Turns imageprotectio ...

  • Canon S400 - page 46

    .................... _44_l_Basj_iFun_J_Qns Menu Item Available Settings _eferenc_ Page @ Theme 13!1/ H*/ I_1/ [] p4s O Start-up Image []/H*/_,_/[] p 45 [] @ Start-up%und r_/Sl_,/[]/[] p45 Operation %und _'_/m_*/[]/_1 p45 Menu _ SelftimerSound _2_/_*/[]/[] p45 (Blue) @ ShutterBound []/_*/[]/[] p45 * Default setting. Default video system setting ...

  • Canon S400 - page 47

    Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) My Camera aNows you to customize the start-up image and start-up, shutter, operation and self-timer sounds. Each menu item has three choices. Example: Start-up Image [] [] [] The [] option features science fiction related images and sounds. The [] option features animals. [] • See Selecting Menus and Se ...

  • Canon S400 - page 48

    46 I Images recorded onto the CF card and newly recorded sounds can be added as My Camera settings to the [] and [] menu items. You can also use the supplied software to upload your computer's images and sounds to the camera. Registering CF Card Images and Sounds lect an item in the y Camera menu. • See Selecting Menus and Set'rings (p. ...

  • Canon S400 - page 49

    _47 Start-up Image • Use the _ or O button to select the image you wish to register. Start-up, Operation, Self-timer, and Shutter Sounds • Use the _ or G buttons to select rl and press the SET button. Recording will start and automatically stop when the time is exceeded. After recording, use the @ or (_ buttons to select []. • Use the (]) or ...

  • Canon S400 - page 50

    g the Camera (My Camera Settings File Format of My Camera Settings My Camera settings should conform to the below file formats. However, CF card images shot with this camera can be registered as My Camera settings regardless of the below formats. Start-up Image • Recording Format: JPEG (Baseline JPEG) • Sampling Rate: 4:2:0 or 4:2:2 • Dimensi ...

  • Canon S400 - page 51

    The camera features the following shooting modes. Most settings are automatically selected by Auto the camera. The exposure compensation, white balance _M Manual and other settings can be manuallyselected. Imagesare shot in overlapping series to Stitch Assist create single panoramic images. bm Movie Shootsmovie clips. Some settings selected in each ...

  • Canon S400 - page 52

    _hootJ Right after a shot is taken, the image appears in the LCD monitor for 2 seconds even ifyou release the shutter button regardless of whether the LCD monitor is on or off. You can also review itwith the following procedures. • By keeping the shutter button pressed after a shot. • By pressing the SET button while the image is displayed on t ...

  • Canon S400 - page 53

    ............................................. Shoating I _ You can change the resolution and compression (excluding movies) settings to suit the purpose of the image you are about to shoot. [] (Large) [] (Medium 1) [] (Medium 2) [] (Small) Resolution 2272 x 1704 pixels 1600 x 1200 pixels 1024 x 768 pixels 640 x 480 pixels Small *Paper sizesvary acc ...

  • Canon S400 - page 54

    I ShQQ*ing FUNC, • Use the 9 or d_b button to select I!1. or _FI*, *The current setting is displayed. • Use the D or _ buttons to select a compression or resolution option. Compression (Excluding Movies) Select !_1, [] or rl. Resolution (Still Images) Select II11, I_1, [] or I_. Resolution (Movies) Select [] or []. • You can shoot right after ...

  • Canon S400 - page 55

    [] Auto Theflashfires automatically as required by the light level. Red-Eye The red-eyereduction lamp fires with each shot, [] Reduction automaticallyadjusting the intensity to suit lighting Auto levels. [] FlashOn Theflashfires with everyshot. [] FlashOff Theflashwill not fire. The flash timing is adjusted to slow shutter speeds. This reduces the ...

  • Canon S400 - page 56

    54 I Sh_t!.g ..................................................................................................................................... ..................................... _1 • When you use flash photography at higher ISO speeds, the chances of white streaks appearing in the image increase the closer you approach to the subject. • ...

  • Canon S400 - page 57

    ............................................... Sh_oti.g I _ ............. llllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll_ll;!;!;!_i_%i!_ii_i!_Ii_!_!_!_i%i_i .............. ,,,_ ............................................................. _............................ S h_ting CIQseU !1 ipity Shots 1_ _ @ [] Macro [] nf n ty Use this mode to record su ...

  • Canon S400 - page 58

    B6 1 ShQQting ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... ................. .......................................... When the LCD monitor is on, i ...

  • Canon S400 - page 59

    In this mode, the camera shoots continuously while the shutter button is held down. Recording ceases when tile shutter button is released. Standard Continuous [] Shooting [] High-Speed Continuous Shooting E! In the _ (Rec.) menu, select 0. Use this mode to view images as you shoot continuously. The shutter interval is longer in this mode than in [] ...

  • Canon S400 - page 60

    _8 I ShQatjng • Display [] or [t_J. • When the shutter button is pressed, the self-timer will activate and the self-timer lamp will blink. Changing the Self-timer Countdown Time • See Selec?ing Menus and Settings (p. 38). ii_t he (Rec.) menu, select _. • Use the D or (D button to select [_ (10 sec.)] or [_ (2 sec.)] • When [_ (10 see.)] i ...

  • Canon S400 - page 61

    Stitch Assist mode can be used to shoot overlapping images that can later be merged (stitched) tocreate one panoramic image on a computer. The overlapping seams of several adjacent images can be ained into a single panoramic image. To merge the images on a computer, use PhotoStitch, one of the supplied programs. Framing a Subject Tile PhotoStitctl ...

  • Canon S400 - page 62

    6Q :1 ShQQting • Do not try to stitch images that include both distant and close items. These items may appear warped or doubled up in the merged image. • Make the brightness in each image consistent. The final image will appear unnatural if the contrast in brightness is too great. • To shoot landscapes, swivel (pan) the camera around its own ...

  • Canon S400 - page 63

    • Compose the second image so that it overlaps a portion of the first and shoot. Secondlmage Third Image • Use the _ or (D button to check or retake the recorded images. • Minor discrepancies in the overlapping portions can be corrected when the images are stitched together. • Repeat the procedure for additional images. A sequence may conta ...

  • Canon S400 - page 64

    62 1 ShQ_lJ.g ........................ Select the [] (320 x 240, default) resolution or [] (160 x 120) resolution (p. 51). Pressthe shutter button fully to start recording images and sounds. During shooting the recording time (in seconds) and a red circle appear on the LCD monitor. Press the shutter button again to stop recording. The maximum lengt ...

  • Canon S400 - page 65

    • You are recommended to use a CF card that has been formatted in your camera toshoot movies (p. 97). The card supplied with the camera may be used without further formatting. • Be careful not totouch the microphone while recording. • The AE, AF, white balance and zoom settings remained fixed for subsequent frames at the values selected for t ...

  • Canon S400 - page 66

    64 I ShQQting It may be difficult to focus on the following types of subjects. Use the focus lock in these situations. • Subjects with extremely low contrast to the surroundings • Subjects with extremely bright objects at the center of the composition • Subjects that are moving quickly • Subjects through glass : Try to shoot as close to the ...

  • Canon S400 - page 67

    _65 • Re-aim the camera to compose the shot as desired and press the shutter button all the way. • Release the focus lock by pressing the ,_ / _1, button. shutter button to recompose the image. Moreover, the focus remains locked after the picture is taken, allowing you to capture a second image with the same focus. • In Method 2, pressing the ...

  • Canon S400 - page 68

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  • Canon S400 - page 69

    You can lock the flash exposure so that the exposure settings are correctly set for a particular portion of your subject. • Turn on the LCD monitor. • Set the flash to [] and focus on the part of the subject on which you wish to lock the flash exposure setting. • Pressthe shutter button halfway and wait untiJ two beeps sound. • Without re)e ...

  • Canon S400 - page 70

    68 I ShQQting ..................................... ............................................ Although the autofocus function is preset to the AiAF setting (nine AF frames), you can set it to the center AF frame. When the center AF frame is selected, the AF frame wil{ appear in the LCD monitor if it is turned on (p. 2g). The AF frame does not ap ...

  • Canon S400 - page 71

    You can switch between metering modes toshoot. Appropriate for standard shooting conditions, including backlit scenes. The camera divides images Evaluative into several zones for light metering. It evaluates [] Light complex lighting conditions, such as the position of the Metering subject, the brightness, the direct light, and the backlighting, an ...

  • Canon S400 - page 72

    iiiii_ Adjust the exposure compensation setting to avoid making the subject too dark when it is backlit or shot against a bright background or to avoid making lights appear too bright in night shots. • Use the Q or d_ button toselect _il*. * The current setting is displayed. • Use the _ or (D buttons to adjust the exposure compensation. • The ...

  • Canon S400 - page 73

    ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................... ShoQtng I _ You can set the shutter speed to a slow setting to make dark subjects appear brighter. i_ • See Selecting MenusandSe ...

  • Canon S400 - page 74

    _2 I ShQQting • Use the _ or (D button to select a shutter speed. The higher the value, the brighter the image and the lower the value, the darker the image. • You can shoot right after selecting a value. The menu displays again after the shot, allowing you to change the settings easily. • To cancel the long shutter mode, press the SET button ...

  • Canon S400 - page 75

    When the white balance mode is set to match the light source, tile camera reproduces colors more accurately. Auto The camera sets the white balance automatically according to shooting conditions. [] Daylight For recording outdoors on a bright day. [] Cloudy For recording under overcast, shady or twilight skies. [] Tungsten For recording under tungs ...

  • Canon S400 - page 76

    74 I ShQQting This setting cannot be adjusted when the [] (Sepia) or [] (BNV) photo effects are selected. [] Setting a Custom White Balance You can set a custom white balance to obtain the optimal setting for the shooting conditions by having the camera evaluate an object, such as a piece of white paper or cloth, or a photo-quality gray card that y ...

  • Canon S400 - page 77

    .................................................................... Shooting 175 • Aim the camera so that a piece of white paper, a cloth or a gray card completely fills the frame at the center of the LCD monitor or the entire optical viewfinder, then press the SET button. The camera reads the white balance data when you press the SET button. ? ...

  • Canon S400 - page 78

    76 1 ShQQting .......................................................................................................... ................................................................ ha n g in g th P h ot E fie ct You carl shoot with different photo effects. [] Photo Effect Off Records with no effect. [] Vivid Emphasizes the contrast and color s ...

  • Canon S400 - page 79

    Raise the ISO speed when you wish toreduce camera shake or turn the flash off when shooting in a dark area, or use a fast shutter speed. • Use the _ or d3 button to select []*. * The current setting is displayed. • Use the D or 0 buttons to select a speed. • You can shoot right after selecting an option. The menu displays again after the shot ...

  • Canon S400 - page 80

    iiiii _ Your camera is equipped with an InteJJigent Orientation sensor that detects the orientation ofan image shot with the camera on end and automaticaJ[y rotates itto the correct viewing orientation in the dispJay. You can set this function on/off. H menu, In the [] (Set up) select 8. • See Selecting MenusandSettings (p. 38). • Use the _ or ...

  • Canon S400 - page 81

    You can select the way file numbers are assigned. The file number is reset to the start (100-0001) each time a new CF On card is inserted. New images recorded on CF cards with existing files are assigned the next available number. Off The file number of the last image to be shot is memorized so that images recorded to a new CF card start from the n ...

  • Canon S400 - page 82

    ............................ RePlaying • Turn the mode switch to the F_I position. • The last recorded image will appear in the display (single image replay). • Use the C])button to move to the previous image and the _) button to move to the next. Holding the button down advances the images more rapidly, but the images will not appear as clea ...

  • Canon S400 - page 83

    • Images can be magnified up to approximately 10 times. Approximate Location of the Magnified Area • Use the @ / d_b / _ / (D buttons to move around the image. • Hold the SET button down and press the zoom lever toward O, to cycle through each setting, from approxi- mately 2.5 times, to approximately 5 and 10 times. • Hold the SET button do ...

  • Canon S400 - page 84

    iiiii " • Up tonine images can be viewed at once in index replay. Seleded Image Movie • Use the _ /db / (]) / G buttons to change the image selection. • Pressthe zoom lever toward O, to display the selected image in single image replay. Switching between Sets of Nine Images • Successive sets of nine images can be shown in the display. ...

  • Canon S400 - page 85

    I Movie clips can be replayed with the following procedures. i, i Movies cannot be played in the index replay mode. • Use the C])or (D button to select a movie. • Images with a _r_il_. icon are movies. • The movie control panel will display. • Use the @ or @ button to select [] (Play). • The movie images and sound will play. • Use the Q ...

  • Canon S400 - page 86

    iiiii Pausing and Resuming Play • Pressthe SET button to pause the movie. Press it again to resume. Fast Forwarding/Rewinding • Use tile _ or _) button to select one of the following. [] Return to Single hnage View [] Play [] First Frame [] Previous Frame [Rewinds if SET button is held down] [] Next Frame [Fast Forwards if SET button is held do ...

  • Canon S400 - page 87

    Selecting [] (Edit) in the movie control panel enables you to cut unwant portions at the start or end of a movie clip. _1 Protected movies and movies less than 1 second in duration cannot be edited. Sc_itch to the movie ting mode (p. 84). • Use the _ or d_b button to select [] (Cut Beginning) or [] (Cut End) and the or (D button to set the portio ...

  • Canon S400 - page 88

    86 I • Use the (_ or G button to select [New File] or [Overwrite]. - [New File] saves the edited movie under a new file name. The pre-edit data is left unchanged. - [Overwrite] saves the edited movie with its original file name. The pre- edit data is lost. • When the CF card lacks sufficient space to create a new file, only [Overwrite] can be s ...

  • Canon S400 - page 89

    Images can be rotated clockwise 90 °or 270 ° in the display. 0°(Original) 90 ° 270 ° I_the [] (Play) menu, select @. • See Selecting MenusandSettings (p. 38). • Use the _) or _ button to select the image to be rotated. • Cycle through the 90°/270°/0 ° orientations with each press of the SET button. • Press the MENU button repeatedly ...

  • Canon S400 - page 90

    88 I In replay mode (including single replay, index replay, and magnifying replay), you can attach sound memos (up to 60 seconds) to an image. the sound data is saved in WAVE format. I_the • See Selecting MenusandSettings (p. 38). [] (Play) menu, select 0. • Use the _) or @ button to select an image. • The sound memo control panel will displa ...

  • Canon S400 - page 91

    • Playing/Erasing Sound Memos rwDiSplay , Images with sound memos attached an image ith a sound memo have a [] symbol displayed on them in attached (p. 80). the LCD monitor. • The sound memo control panel will display. • Use tile _) or @ buttons to select [] (Play) or _ (Erase). [] (Play) • The sound memo will play, Playback will stop when ...

  • Canon S400 - page 92

    9Q I Rep _¥i_g Starting a Slide Show A selection of images or all the images on a CF card carl be displayed one-by-one in an automated slide show. Slide show image settings are based on DPOF standards (p. 111). All Images Plays all images on the CF card in order. Slide Show 1-3 Plays the images selected for eachsWeshow in order (p. 91). I_the • ...

  • Canon S400 - page 93

    R .,lolayin_| 91 Pausing / Resuming a Slide Show • Pressthe SET button to pause the slide show. Press the SET button again to restart it. Fast Forwarding/Rewinding a Slide Show [] • Use the (_ or 0 button to display the previous or next, age, ,o,d down tho button to advanco through tho images more rapidly. Stopping a Slide Show MENU • Press t ...

  • Canon S400 - page 94

    _2 I Rep_¥i.g • A white checkmark will appear beside a show already containing images. Use the _ or (D button to move between images and the qP or G button to select or deselect them. Selected images display a number corresponding to their selection order and a white checkmark _. • You can press the zoom lever toward [] to switch to the index ...

  • Canon S400 - page 95

    Adjusting the Play Time and Repeat Settings You can change the playtime for all the images in a show and havethe show repeat continuously. [] Play Time Sets the duration that each image displays.Choose between 3-10 seconds, 15 seconds, 30 seconds and Manual. Sets whether the slide show stops when all the slideshave [] Repeat been displayed or conti ...

  • Canon S400 - page 96

    _4 I Rep _¥i_g ............................................................................................. You can protect important images from acddenta[ erasure. I_the • See Selecting MenusandSettings (p. 38). [] (Play) menu, select _. • Use the _) or G button to select an image to protect. • Pressthe SET button to protect the image. Pre ...

  • Canon S400 - page 97

    • Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing a file. • Protected images cannot be erased with this function. • Use the _ or (D button to select an image for deletion. • Use the _ or (_ button to select [Erase]. • To exit instead oferasing, select [Cancel]. ...

  • Canon S400 - page 98

    9_6 _liiiii_silng_ k 1111f ¸ f_ _2 __ _2 _ _ _2 __ _2 _ _ _2 _ _ _2 __ _2 _ _ _I • Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing a file. • Protected images cannot be erased with this function. I_n the See Selecting MenusandSettings (p. 38). [] (Play) menu, [ select 8. • Use the (_ or (D button t ...

  • Canon S400 - page 99

    New CF cards must be formatted with the following procedures before use. Please note that formatting (initializing) a CF card erases all data, including protected images and other file types. InCh / • See Selerting Menus and Settings (p. 38). e [] (Set up) menu, ] select @. • Use the _) or G button to select [OK]. • To exit instead of formatt ...

  • Canon S400 - page 100

    ...................... printing This camera supports direct printing. By connecting the camera to an optional direct print compatible printer (CP series, sold separately) *_ or Bubble Jet printer (sold separately) that supports the camera's direct print function, you can send the images from the CF card directly to the printer using the camera ...

  • Canon S400 - page 101

    Please refer to the System Map supplied with your camera for direct print function compatible printer (CP series) information. ® Setting the Number of Print Copies (p+ 107) Y ® Setting the Print Style (p+ 107) - Standard/Multiple (Direct Print Function Compatible Printer) - Paper: Card #I/Card #2/Card #3/LTR/A4 (Dir_:t %nt Function Compatible BJP ...

  • Canon S400 - page 102

    IQO IP_ n_ng Print Menu Settings Use ttle Print menu to set print related settings. The following diagrams illustrate how to use the Print menu. Direct Print Function Set the Mode Switch to I_q SET DPOF Print Settings Set the Mode Switch to F_I MENU @-, ...

  • Canon S400 - page 103

    MENU Turn the menu On/Off, C_)_(_ Selects items and settings, SET (_ Sets items and settings, F L Style -- t_ mage (p. 107) Paper (p. 107) Borders (p. 107) Date (p. 107) Number of Copies (p. 107) Trimming (p. 109) Order --Number of Copies (p. 111) Set up -- E rint Type (p. 114) Date (p. 114) File No. (p. 114) Reset (p. 116) ...

  • Canon S400 - page 104

    iiiii You can make clear prints swiftly and easily when you connect the camera toa direct print function compatible printer (CP series, sold separately) or a direct print function compatible Bubble Jet printer (sold separately). You can also print using DPOF print settings. _._ You are recommended touse the optional AC Adapter Kit ACK500 (sold sepa ...

  • Canon S400 - page 105

    ring 1103 _ _.__ • Attach tile direct interface cable to the printer. 1#_ • Open the camera's terminal cover and Direct Interface Cable (DIF-100) insert the cable's connector into the camera's DIGITAL terminal. Orient the cable so that the connector's ,_ symbol faces the camera's back panel. 1 This shows when a direct p ...

  • Canon S400 - page 106

    104 I P_._.g To the BJ Printer • Turn the Bubble Jet printer's power on after you have connected the power interface Cable cord to the Bubble Jet printer and inserted the other end in a power outlet. Attach the interface cable to the Bubble Jet printer. Open the camera's terminal cover and insert the cable's connector into the came ...

  • Canon S400 - page 107

    The following illustrations show examples from a direct print compatible printer (CP series), Options for the Style category will differ slightly for Bubble Jet printers, Print images displayed in single image replay or index replay mode. • Use the _ or (D button to select the images you wish toprint. Specify the number ofprint copies, print styl ...

  • Canon S400 - page 108

    1Q6 IP_._.g ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Press the SET button to stop printing. A confirmation message will displ ...

  • Canon S400 - page 109

    Setting the Number of Print Copies • Use the _ or _ button to select [Copies] and the (]) or _ button to select the number. Up to 99 copies may be specified. Setting the Print Style You can select from among the following print styles. Direct Print Function Compatible Printer (CP Series) _._[____.1 Standard Printsone image per page. Printseight c ...

  • Canon S400 - page 110

    print style selection • Use the _ or G button to select [Style]. • Use the _ or d_b button to select [], I_, _, or _ and the _ or _ button to select an option. (Image Settings) Direct Print Function Compatible Printer (CP Series) Select [Standard] or [Multiple]. [] (Paper) BJ Printer Select [Card #1], [Card #2], [Card #3], [LTR]or [A4]. (Border ...

  • Canon S400 - page 111

    The date settings are overridden by the DPOF print settings if you are using them toprint (p. 114). Setting the Printing Area (Trimming) You can print a portion of an image. The shape of the trimming frame is determined by the print style selection (image, paper, borders, date). Set the print style before setting the printing area (p. 107). • Use ...

  • Canon S400 - page 112

    Trimming Frame Changing the Size of the Trimming Frame • Pressthe zoom lever toward O. or []. • The trimming frame can be resized to approximately half the image size at minimum and practically as large as the image at maximum. • You can cancel the trimming setting by sliding the zoom lever toward the ;-; again when the trimming frame is alre ...

  • Canon S400 - page 113

    You can select images on a CF card for printing and specify the number ofprint copies in advance using the camera. This is extremely convenient for sending the images to a photo developing service or for printing on a direct print compatible printer (CP series) or a direct print compatible Bubble Jet printer. Selecting Images for Printing There are ...

  • Canon S400 - page 114

    Single Images • As shown below, selection methods differ according to the options chosenfor the _ (PrintType) settings (p. 107). i (Standard)I[] [] (Both) • Use the _ or (D button to select an image and the _ or O button to select the number of print copies (up to maximum of 99). Number of Print Copies -- (Index) • Use the _ or (D button to m ...

  • Canon S400 - page 115

    All the Images on a CF Card • Switch to index replay (3 images), • Use the _ or O button to select [Mark all]. • Selecting [Mark all] selects all of the card's images. Pressthe SET button to set the number of print copies to 1 for each image. When the print type is set to Standard or Both, the number of print copies can be set individual ...

  • Canon S400 - page 116

    114 I P_._.g ..................................................................................................................................... shooting date. • A maximum of 998 images can be selected per CF card. • When [Both] is selected, the number of print copies can be set, but it applies to Standard prints only. The Index setting only ...

  • Canon S400 - page 117

    1115 • Use the _ or G button to select _, [] or H, and the _ or (D button to select an option. @ (Print Type) • Select[Standard],[Index]or [Both]. [] (Date) • Select [On] or [Off]. [] (File No.) • Select [On] or [Off]. • Press the MENU button repeatedly until the replay screen reappears to complete the procedure. The date prints as the da ...

  • Canon S400 - page 118

    116 1 Resetting the Print Settings The print settings carl all be removed at once. The print type resets to Standard and the Date and File No. options to Off. r_play • See Print Menu Setdngs (p. 100). the Print Order Menu. • Use the (]) or (_ button to select [Reset]. • Use the (]) or (D button to select [OK]. • To exit without resetting, s ...

  • Canon S400 - page 119

    Printing I_ 17 Printing with DPOF Print Settings The DPOF print settings can be used to print on a direct print function compatible printer (CP series) or a direct print function compatible Bubble Jet printer. play the Print Order Menu. • See Print Menu Settings (p. 100). • Use the 9/G/D/G button to select [Print]. • Set the print style as re ...

  • Canon S400 - page 120

    iiiii _1 • Toinclude the date in the prints,set the Date setting in the Set up menu in Step 1 aboveto [On]. You cannot set the date to print with the Style menu in Step 2 above.Please note however, that the date will not print if the print type isset to Indexeven if it is tumed On in Step 1. • When the print type isset to [Both], it is possible ...

  • Canon S400 - page 121

    You can use the camera tospecify settings for images that you wish to send by emaik Please use the software supplied with the camera to actually transfer the images to an email program. Please read the Software Starter Guide for image transfer instructions. The settings used on the camera comply with the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF)standards. ...

  • Canon S400 - page 122

    ! I m ag_::Tran_mi_J_n Set,in gs (DP _ransfer Order) • Use the _) or (D button to move to an image and the _ or d_ button to select or deselect it. A checkmark displays on selected images. Selected for Transfer • You can use the same procedures to select images in index replay (3 images). Pressthe zoom lever toward _'_ to switch between si ...

  • Canon S400 - page 123

    Shooting / Replaying with a iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii You can use a video-compatible television as a monitor to shoot or replay images when it is connected to the camera with the supplied AV Cable AVC-DC 100. You must shut the TV and camera power off before you attach or detach the AV cable. Yellow I • After ...

  • Canon S400 - page 124

    Download images taken with the camera toa computer in one of the following ways: • Connect the camera toa computer with the USB cable You can then download images directly from the camera to a computer. • Directly from the CF card Using a [aptop computer or a card reader, you can download images directly from the CF card. After the software is ...

  • Canon S400 - page 125

    E! Connect the supplied USB interface cable to the computer's USB port and the camera's DIGITAL terminal. DIGITAL Terminal _U_ USB Cable ll) Slip a fingernail under the upper edge of the terminal cover to open it. I_Insert the connector until itclicks. making a USB connection. • Please refer toyour computer's manual for information ...

  • Canon S400 - page 126

    Down Downloading Images without Installing the Software (Windows XP and Mac OS X (v10.1/10.2) only) If you are using the Windows XP or Mac OS X (v10.1/10.2), you can use the software distributed with these operating systems to download images (JPEG format only) without installing the software bundled on the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk. This ...

  • Canon S400 - page 127

    Images can be loaded directly from a CF card ifyou have a slot-equipped notebook computer, a PC card reader or a CF card reader. _I Eject the CF card from the camera and insert it into a CF card reader connected to the computer. If you are using a PC card reader, first insert the CF card into a PC card adapter (sold separately), and then insert the ...

  • Canon S400 - page 128

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  • Canon S400 - page 129

    Reference Item/Menu Screen Options Page Compression Sets the relative compression ratio used for images. • [] Superfine • _FI Fine* p. 51 • [] Normal Setsthe number of pixels used for images. • 11 (Large)* 2272 x 1704 pixe]s • _ (Medium I) 1600 x 1200 pixels • l'!_ (Medium 2) 1024 x 768 pixe]s p. 51 • [] (Small) 640 x 480 pixels ...

  • Canon S400 - page 130

    Item/Menu Screen Self-timer * Default setting Referen(e Options Page AF-assist Beam Digital Zoom Review Long Shutter Setsthe duration before the self-timer delay. • [_J 10 seconds* • _ 2 seconds Setsthe AF-assistBeam to on or off. • On* • Off Setswhether or not the optical zoom is supplemented by digital processing. • On • Off* Setsthe ...

  • Canon S400 - page 131

    Item/Menu Screen Protect Rotate Sound Memo Erase all Slide Show Options Protects images from accidental erasure. Rotates images clockwise90 ° or 270 ° in the display. Adds _und memos to images. Deletes all images from a CFcard (exceptfor 3roteded images). Plays images in automated slide shows. Reference Page p.94 p. 87 p. 88 p. 96 p. 90 ...

  • Canon S400 - page 132

    LAst of Reference Item/Menu Screen Options Page Print Order Selecls images and the number of print copies for output to a DPOF - compatible printer or a photo developing service. p. 111 Selects the images that will be transferred to your email software. TransferOrder p. 119 S_et!!_!l!l!_up_Miiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii ...

  • Canon S400 - page 133

    Item/Menu Screen Auto Power Down Date/Time Format Shutter Volume Playback Vol. Options Setswhether or not the camera automatically powers down after a set period of time elapses without something being pressed. • On* • Off Setsthe date and time and the date format. Formats (initializes) CF cards. Adjusts the volume of the sound played when the ...

  • Canon S400 - page 134

    Item/Menu Screen Start-up VoL Operation Vol. Selftimer Vol, File No, Reset Auto Rotate Options Adjusts the volume of the start-up sound when the camera power is turned on. • =DDDD Off • _mFJD 3 • _DDDD 1 • _mlD 4 • _mDD_J 2* • _mmmm 5 Adjusts the volume of the operation sound. • =DDDD Off • _mFJEJ 3 • _DDFJEJ 1 • =_mlEJ 4 • _[ ...

  • Canon S400 - page 135

    Reference Item/Menu Screen Page Language Video System Options Sets the language used in menus and messages on the LCD monitor. • English* • Italiano • Deutsch • Norsk • FranDJs • Svenska • Neder[ands • Espaff/o[ • Dansk • Chinese •Suomi • Japanese You can also change the language in rqalay mode by holding the SET button and ...

  • Canon S400 - page 136

    LAst of Item/Menu Screen Start-up Image _art-upSound Operation Sound Selftimer Sound ShutterSound Options Setsthe image displayed when the camera lower is turned on • l_off .131 .BI Setsthe sound emitted when the _amera )ower is turned on .1 • l_off "H* .B] .B] Setsthe sound ernitted when any button other than the shutter bullon is pres_d ...

  • Canon S400 - page 137

    ............ Lis_ Qf Menu Options and Messages I 135 How the Beep in the [] (Set up) Menu and Sounds in the [] (My Camera) Menu Interact To turn off each sound, such as the start-up sound, shutter sound, operation sound and selftimer sound, the beep must first be set to [Off] in the [] (Set up) menu and then each sound item must be set individually ...

  • Canon S400 - page 138

    136 IList of Menu Options and Message You can reset the menu and button settings to the default settings in one operation except for the Date/Time, Language and Video System settings. • Pressthe ON/OFF button until the green power lamp lights. • Set the mode switch to any position. • Pressand hold the MENU button for more than 5 seconds. • ...

  • Canon S400 - page 139

    The following messages may appear on the LCD monitor while shooting or replaying. Busy... Image is being recorded to, or read from, CF card No memory card You attempted to shoot or replay images without a CF card instaNed. Cannot record! You attempted to shoot an image without a CF card installed. Memory card error! CF card has experienced an anoma ...

  • Canon S400 - page 140

    LAst of Corrupted Data You attempted to replay an image with corrupted data. RAW You attempted to replay an image recorded in the RAW format. Unidentified Image You attempted to replay an image that was recorded in a special format (proprietary format used by the camera of another manufacturer, etc.) or a movie clip recorded by another camera. Cann ...

  • Canon S400 - page 141

    139 List ofMessages Displayed while a Direct Print Function Compatible Printer (CP series) is Connected The foNowing messages may appear on the camera's LCD monitor while a direct print function compatible printer (sold separately) is connected. No Paper Paper cassette is empty or incorrectly instaNed. Paper feed may not be operating correctly ...

  • Canon S400 - page 142

    ! 4_ I L i e{ M enw QPtions and::Me_sages ................................................................ ....................................................................................... List of Messages Displayed while a Direct Print Function Compatible Bubble Jet Printer is Connected The following messages may appear on the camera'sL ...

  • Canon S400 - page 143

    It is best to power the camera with AC Adapter Kit ACK500 (sold separately) when you are using itfor long periods of time or connect- ing ittoa computer. Turn the camera power off before connecting or disconnecting the AC adapten Compact Power Adapter CA-PSS00 Battery DC Coupler Lock DR-500 • Connect the power cord tothe compact power adapter fir ...

  • Canon S400 - page 144

    iiiiii Car Battery Charger CBC-NB1 (sold separately) can be used tocharge battery packs from an automobile's cigarette lighter socket. Always ensure that the automobile's engine is running when you use the car battery chargen Use ofit with the engine off may flatten the battery in some automobiles. Always unplug the car battery charger be ...

  • Canon S400 - page 145

    Use the following procedures toclean the camera body, lens, viewfinder and LCD monitor. Never use thinners, benzene, synthetic cleansers or water to clean the camera. These substances may distort or damage the equipment. Camera Body Gently wipe dirt off the camera body with a soft cloth or eyeglass lens wiper. Lens First use a lens blower brush to ...

  • Canon S400 - page 146

    144 I AppendiCes ........................................................................................... Problem Camera will not operate Camera will not record Cause Poweris not turned on Solution • Press the ON/OFFbutton for a moment. Poorcontact between camera and battery terminals Battery cover or • Confirm that the battery cover CF card ...

  • Canon S400 - page 147

    Problem Lens will not retract Battery pack consumed quickly Battery pack will not charge Image is blurred or out of focus Cause Battery cover or CF card slot cover was opened with power on Battery cover or CF card slot cover was opened while recording to the CF card (warning signal sounds) Battery life exceeded if battery pack loses its charge quic ...

  • Canon S400 - page 148

    146 I Appendice Problem Image is blurred or out of focus Subject in recorded image is too dark Subject in recorded image is too bright Cause AF-assistBeam is set to off Subject is out of focal range The subject is hard to focus on Solution • Set the AF-assist Beam to on (p. 128). • Ensure there isat least 46 cm (1.5 ft.) between the camera lens ...

  • Canon S400 - page 149

    147 Problem Cause Solution A red band Subject is too • This isa normal occurrence in appears on the bright devices containing CCDs and LCDmonitor does not constitute a malfunction. (This red bar of light will not be recorded when shooting still photos, but it will be recorded when shooting movies.) White dots appear Lightfrom the flash • This i ...

  • Canon S400 - page 150

    ...................... Specifications All data is based on Canon% standard testing methods. Subject to change without notice. CameraEffective Pixels: Approx. 4 million Image Sensor: 1/1.8 in. CCD (Totalnumber of pixels: approx. 4.1 million) Lens: 7.4 (W) - 22.2 (T)mm (35 mm film equivalent:36-108mm) F2.8(W)- 4.9 (T) Digital Zoom: Maximum approx. 3. ...

  • Canon S400 - page 151

    Flash Shooting Range: Shooting Modes: Continuous Shooting: Self-timer: PC Connected Shooting: Recording Media: File Format: Image Recording Format Compression: Number of Recording Pixels: Replay Modes: Display Languages: My Camera Settings (Customizing) : Normal mode: 46 cm-3.5 m (1 .B- 11.5 ft.) (W) 46 cm-2.0 m (1.5- 6.6 ft.) (T) Macro Mode: 30- 4 ...

  • Canon S400 - page 152

    iiiii _ Interface: USB (mini-B, PTP [Picture Transfer Protocol]), Audio/Video output (NTSC or PAL selectable, Monaural audio) Power Source: Rechargeable Lithium-ion battery (type: NB-1LH/NB-1L) AC Adapter Kit ACK500 Car Battery Charger CBC-NB1 Operating Temperatures: 0 °- 40 ° C (320-1040 F) Operating Humidity: 10%-90% Dimensions (w x h x d): 87. ...

  • Canon S400 - page 153

    [] [] (2272 x 1704 pixe]s) [] [] [] [](1600x 1200 pixels) [] [] FC-16M FC-32M FC-64M FC-128M FC-256MH 7 14 30 61 123 13 27 54 110 222 26 54 110 220 443 14 30 61 122 246 26 54 109 219 440 52 108 217 435 868 [] 25 53 107 215 431 [] (1024 x 768 pixe]s) [] 46 94 189 379 762 [] 84 174 349 700 1390 [] 58 120 241 482 962 [] (640 x 480 pixels) [] 94 196 39 ...

  • Canon S400 - page 154

    _pecifica_jon Card Slot Type: Type I Dimensions: 36.4 x 42.8 x 3.3 mm (1.4 x 1.7 x 0.1 in.) Weight: Approx. 10 g (0.4 oz.) Type: Rechargeabie Lithium Ion Cell Nominal Voltage: 3.7 V Typical Capacity: 840 mAh Cycle Life: Approx. 300 times Operating Temperatures: 0-40 °C (32-104 °F) Dimensions: 32.3 x 49.8 x 10.6 mm (1.3 x 2.0 x 0.4 in.) Weight: Ap ...

  • Canon S400 - page 155

    Rated Input: Rated Output: Charging Time: Operating Temperatures: Dimensions: Weight: DC 12-24 V, 4.3 W 4.2 V DC, 0.55 A Approx. 130 minutes* 0-40°C (32-104°F) 90.4 x 56.0 x 28.0 mm (3.6 x 2.2 x 1.1 in.) Approx. 106 g (3.7 oz.) * When charging Battery Pack NB-1LH ...

  • Canon S400 - page 156

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  • Canon S400 - page 157

    Language 25 LCD Monitor Information Displayed 31 Using the LCD Monitor 29 Macro Mode 55 Magnifying 81 Manual Mode 49 Menu Play 129 Rec. 127 Setup 130 Messages List of Messages 137 List of Messages Displayed while a Direct Print Function Compatible Bubble Jet Printer is Connected 140 List of Messages Displayed while a Direct Print Function Compatibl ...

  • Canon S400 - page 158

    156 | Trademark Acknowledgments • Canon, PowerShot and Bubble Jet are trademarks of Canon, inc. • CorrlpactFlash is a trademark of BanDisk Corporation. • iBook and iMac are trademarks dApple Computer, Inc. • Macintosh, PowerBook, PowerMacintosh and Quick Time are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the United Statesand other c ...

  • Canon S400 - page 159

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  • Canon S400 - page 160

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  • Canon S400 - page 162

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  • Canon S400 - page 163

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  • Canon S400 - page 164

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Documents that we receive from a manufacturer of a Canon S400 can be divided into several groups. They are, among others:
- Canon technical drawings
- S400 manuals
- Canon product data sheets
- information booklets
- or energy labels Canon S400
All of them are important, but the most important information from the point of view of use of the device are in the user manual Canon S400.

A group of documents referred to as user manuals is also divided into more specific types, such as: Installation manuals Canon S400, service manual, brief instructions and user manuals Canon S400. Depending on your needs, you should look for the document you need. In our website you can view the most popular manual of the product Canon S400.

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A complete manual for the device Canon S400, how should it look like?
A manual, also referred to as a user manual, or simply "instructions" is a technical document designed to assist in the use Canon S400 by users. Manuals are usually written by a technical writer, but in a language understandable to all users of Canon S400.

A complete Canon manual, should contain several basic components. Some of them are less important, such as: cover / title page or copyright page. However, the remaining part should provide us with information that is important from the point of view of the user.

1. Preface and tips on how to use the manual Canon S400 - At the beginning of each manual we should find clues about how to use the guidelines. It should include information about the location of the Contents of the Canon S400, FAQ or common problems, i.e. places that are most often searched by users in each manual
2. Contents - index of all tips concerning the Canon S400, that we can find in the current document
3. Tips how to use the basic functions of the device Canon S400 - which should help us in our first steps of using Canon S400
4. Troubleshooting - systematic sequence of activities that will help us diagnose and subsequently solve the most important problems with Canon S400
5. FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
6. Contact detailsInformation about where to look for contact to the manufacturer/service of Canon S400 in a specific country, if it was not possible to solve the problem on our own.

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