Specifications
- 3.2 megapixels (effective)
- 2.2x optical zoom/3.2x digital zoom
- autofocus only
- program and manual exposure
- JPEG file format only
- ISO range 50-400
- 2 AA batteries
- movie mode with sound
Editors' Comments
Part camera, part fashion accessory, the 3-megapixel Canon PowerShot A400 is available in four stylish colors. Don't be fooled by the trendy exterior, however -- the PowerShot A400 is a serious camera with a 2.2x optical zoom, 12 different shooting modes, and a 30-second movie function. Buyers should note that the A400 has a 45-100mm lens, which is great for people pictures, but not ideal for landscapes and other wide-angle shots.
Canon PowerShot A400 Comments & Questions (write your own!)
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Choice of camera, terms and the importance
It has much more information than here.
Alan.
Andrew
Page 76 outlines procedures for changing exposure settings. You can also change ISO settings on page 79.
That should get you started.
Remove the memory card from the camera and insert it into a card reader, preferably a simple SD card reader.
Plug the card reader to the USB port of the computer and it will be recognized immediately if you are using Windows 2000 or XP. Windows 98SE will need a driver which can be found in the CD sold together with the card reader.
You may copy the files manually to the HDD or get them imported by Picasa2 or Irfanview.
My NiMH (nickel metal hydride) batteries from the recharger no long powers up the camera except for a brief moment before shutting off again.
When I place brand new non-rechargeable batteries into the camera - it may allow me two or three shots before then showing a red icon telling me the batteries are low... and then it switches off.
I've cleaned the camera's battery contacts. I've made sure my rechargeables are fully recharged.
If I leave the mode setting at only Playback - the camera will power-up, and I can playback the images I've taken. But as soon as I move the switch to any other setting - it switches off as though there is insufficient power to sustain these modes.
It would not be difficult to solve the problem. However, due to difficulties in getting the parts, you will be better off sending it to Canon for repair.
There probably will be a minimum charge, but Canon has the spare parts ready,something you can't find easily outside.
Andrew
1-800-828-4040
If you're from another country, just go to www.canon.com and look up your country.
Sometimes the battery contacts get dirty, and cleaning them restores the camera to its former glory:
Take a cotton swab and dip it into some isopropyl alcohol, pressing the swab against the side of the bottle to squeeze out any excess fluid. The swab should be only slightly damp. Then, gently (and carefully- you don't want to break anything) rub it around the metal battery contacts of your camera. Let it dry for at least three minutes. Then, take the other (dry) side of the cotton swab and dry it out some more. Then put in a pair of fresh batteries. It worked for me!
There are 5 settings which will appear on the LCD:
1) Auto with red-eye reduction
2) Auto
3) Flash on with red-eye reduction
4) Flash on
5) Flash off
These simple steps should help. However, because of it's age, it may need servicing. You an get an estimate for this from Canon, but keep in mind the rule of thumb that if the estimate for repair is north of 50% what you paid for it, you're better off taking that money and buying a newer and upgraded model.
If your camera is still under warranty, the best thing you can do is to take it to the nearest official Canon repair shop and Canon should fix it for free. If your camera is out of warranty, or if Canon refuses to repair it for free you can try some of the methods listed on the website above to try and repair it yourself.
as for overheating the camera under normal circumstances should not overheat. but to leave in the sun to heat up could lead to ruin or warping some of the camera internal operations , and some of the external pieces..
The overheating problem is more serious as that can do permanent damage to many different parts of the camera. In which case it either works or it doesn't. No fix.