Canon PowerShot SX540 HS - Manual (Page 5)

5
Before Use
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
1
Camera Basics
2 Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
3
Other Shooting Modes
4
P Mode
6
Playback Mode
7
Wi-Fi Functions
8
Setting Menu
9
Accessories
10
Appendix
Index
5
Tv, Av, and M Mode
Table of Contents
Before Use
Initial Information .............................................................. 2
Package Contents .................................................................... 2
Compatible Memory Cards....................................................... 2
Preliminary Notes and Legal Information ................................. 3
Conventions in This Guide ....................................................... 3
Part Names .............................................................................. 4
Common Camera Operations ................................................ 12
Safety Precautions ................................................................. 14
Basic Guide
Basic Operations............................................................. 17
Initial Preparations.................................................................. 17
Attaching Accessories ...............................................................17
Holding the Camera ...................................................................18
Charging the Battery Pack .........................................................18
Inserting the Battery Pack and Your Memory Card
(Commercially Available) ...........................................................19
Removing the Battery Pack and Memory Card .....................19
Setting the Date and Time .........................................................20
Changing the Date and Time .................................................20
Display Language ......................................................................21
Trying the Camera Out ........................................................... 22
Shooting (Smart Auto) ...............................................................22
Viewing ......................................................................................23
Erasing Images .....................................................................24
Advanced Guide
1 Camera Basics ........................................................... 25
On/Off ..................................................................................... 25
Power-Saving Features (Auto Power Down) .............................26
Power Saving in Shooting Mode ...........................................26
Power Saving in Playback Mode ...........................................26
Shutter Button ........................................................................ 26
Shooting Modes ..................................................................... 27
Shooting Display Options ....................................................... 27
Using the FUNC. Menu .......................................................... 28
Using the Menu Screen .......................................................... 29
On-Screen Keyboard.............................................................. 30
Indicator Display ..................................................................... 30
Clock ...................................................................................... 31
2 Auto Mode /Hybrid Auto Mode ................................. 32
Shooting with Camera-Determined Settings .......................... 32
Shooting (Smart Auto) ...............................................................32
Shooting in Hybrid Auto Mode ...................................................34
Digest Movie Playback ..........................................................35
Still Images/Movies ...............................................................35
Still Images ............................................................................35
Movies ...................................................................................35
Scene Icons ...............................................................................36
Continuous Shooting Scenes ................................................37
Image Stabilization Icons ...........................................................37
On-Screen Frames ....................................................................38
Common, Convenient Features ............................................. 38
Zooming In Closer on Subjects (Digital Zoom) ..........................38
Easily Reacquiring Subjects after Manual Zooming
(Framing Assist – Seek) ............................................................39