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List of Messages
RAWYou attempted to play back an image recorded in 
the RAW format.
Unidentified ImageYou attempted to play back 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.
Cannot magnify!You attempted to magnify an image recorded in a 
different camera or format, an image edited with 
a computer, or a movie.
Cannot rotateYou attempted to rotate an image recorded in a 
different camera or format, an image edited with 
a computer, or a movie.
Incompatible WAVE format.A sound memo cannot be added to this image 
since the format of the existing sound memo is 
incorrect.
Cannot register this image!You attempted to add a start-up image or a movie 
that was created with another camera.
Protected!You attempted to erase a protected image or 
movie.
Too many marks.Too many images have been marked with print 
settings or transfer settings. Cannot process any 
more.
Cannot complete!Could not save the print or transfer settings.
Unselectable image.You attempted to set the print settings for a non-
JPEG file.
Exx(xx: number) Camera malfunction. Turn the 
power off and then back on, then shoot or play 
back. A problem exists if the error code 
reappears. Note the number and contact your 
Canon Customer Support Help Desk. If an error 
code displays directly after taking a picture, the 
shot may not have been recorded. Check image 
in playback mode.
 
						

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Troubleshooting
Problem Cause Solution
Camera will not 
operatePower is not turned 
on Press the ON/OFF button for a 
moment.
SD card slot/battery 
cover is open
 Confirm that the SD card slot/
battery cover is securely closed.
Insufficient battery 
voltage Insert a fully charged battery into 
the camera.
 Use the AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC10 
(sold separately).
Poor contact 
between camera and 
battery terminals Polish the terminals with a soft 
cotton swab before charging or 
using the battery pack.
Camera will not 
recordMode switch is set 
to  (Playback) Set the mode switch to   or 
.
Flash is charging 
(Blinking  in the 
LCD monitor)  The indicator will light orange 
when it is charged. You can then 
press the shutter button.
SD card is full  Insert a new SD card.
 If required, download the images 
to a computer and erase them 
from the SD card to make space.
SD card is not 
formatted correctly Format SD card.
See Formatting SD Cards (p. 
28).
 If reformatting does not work, the 
SD card logic circuits may be 
damaged. Consult the nearest 
Canon Customer Support Help 
Desk.
SD card is write-
protected. Slide the write protect tab of the 
SD card upward (p. 26).
Cannot play back
You attempted to play 
back images shot 
with another camera 
or images edited with 
a computerComputer images that cannot be 
played back will play back if they are 
added to the camera using the 
bundled software program 
ZoomBrowser EX or ImageBrowser.
 
 
						

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Troubleshooting
Cannot play backFile name was 
changed with a 
computer or file 
location was changed Set the file name or location on 
the file format/structure of the 
camera. 
See About File Numbers and 
Folder Numbers (p. 101).
Lens will not retract SD card slot/battery 
cover was opened 
with power on
 First close the SD card slot/battery 
cover and then turn the power off.
SD card slot/battery 
cover was opened 
while recording to 
the SD card 
(warning signal 
sounds) First close the SD card slot/
battery cover and then turn the 
power off.
Battery pack 
consumed quicklyBattery life exceeded 
if battery pack loses 
its charge quickly at 
normal temperature 
(23 °C/73 °F)  Replace the battery pack with a 
new one.
Battery pack will not 
chargeBattery pack life 
exceeded Replace the battery pack with a 
new one.
Poor contact 
between battery 
pack and battery 
charger Insert battery pack securely into 
battery charger.
 Ensure that battery charger plug 
is securely plugged into the 
power outlet.
Sounds come from 
the camera interiorThe cameras 
horizontal/vertical 
orientation was 
changed The cameras orientation 
mechanism is operating. There is 
no malfunction.
Image is blurred or 
out of focusCamera moved  Be careful not to move the 
camera while pressing the shutter 
button.
Autofocus function 
hampered by 
obstruction to AF-
assist Beam Be careful not to block the AF-
assist Beam with fingers or other 
items.
AF-assist Beam is 
set to [Off] Set the AF-assist Beam to [On] 
(p. 53). Problem Cause Solution
 
						

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Image is blurred or 
out of focusSubject is out of 
focal range For normal shooting conditions, 
stay at least 30 cm (1.0 ft.) from 
the subject.
 In macro mode, stay in the range 
of 30 - 50 cm (1.0 - 1.6 ft.) from 
the subject (3 - 50 cm (1.2 in. - 
1.6 ft.) at maximum wide angle).
 In digital macro mode, stay in the 
range of 3-10 cm (1.2 - 3.9 in.) 
from the subject at maximum 
wide angle.
 Use the Infinity mode to shoot 
distant subjects.
The subject is hard 
to focus onUse the focus lock or AF lock to 
shoot.
See Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects 
(Focus Lock, AF Lock) (p. 86).
Subject in recorded 
image is too darkInsufficient light for 
shooting Set the flash to on.
Subject is dark in 
contrast to the 
background Set the exposure compensation 
to a positive (+) setting, use AE 
lock or use the spot metering 
function.
Subject is too far 
away for flash to 
reach Shoot within 
3.5 m (11.5 ft.) of 
the subject at the maximum wide 
angle or 
2.0 m (6.6 ft.) of the 
subject at the telephoto end 
setting using the flash.
 Raise the ISO sensitivity and then 
shoot. See Adjusting the ISO 
Speed (p. 98).
Subject in recorded 
image is too brightSubject is too close, 
making the flash too 
strong When using the flash, stay at 
least 
50 cm (1.6 ft.) from the 
subject.
Subject is bright in 
contrast to the 
background Set the exposure compensation 
to a negative (-) setting, use AE 
lock or use the spot metering 
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Troubleshooting
Subject in recorded 
image is too brightLight is shining 
directly on the 
subject or reflected 
off the subject into 
the camera Change the shooting angle.
Flash is set to on  Set the flash to off.
A bar of light (red, 
purple) appears on 
the LCD monitorSubject is too bright  This is a normal occurrence in 
devices containing CCDs and 
does not constitute a 
malfunction. (This bar of light will 
not be recorded when shooting 
still photos, but it will be recorded 
when shooting movies.)
White dots appear 
on the imageLight from the flash 
has reflected off 
dust particles or 
insects in the air.
(This is especially 
noticeable when 
shooting at wide 
angle) This is a phenomenon that occurs 
with digital cameras and does not 
constitute a malfunction.
Flash does not fire Flash is set to off  Set the flash to on.
Image not showing 
on TV monitorIncorrect video 
system setting Set the video system to the 
appropriate setting, NTSC or PAL, 
for your TV (p. 56).
Shooting in Stitch 
Assist mode The output will not appear on a 
TV in Stitch Assist mode. Cancel 
the Stitch Assist mode.
Zoom does not 
operateZoom lever was 
pressed while 
shooting in movie 
mode. Operate the zoom before 
shooting in movie mode.
Reading images 
from SD card is 
slowSD card was 
formatted in another 
device
Use an SD card formatted in your 
camera.
See Formatting SD Cards (p. 
28).
Recording images to 
SD card takes a long 
timeProblem Cause Solution
 
						

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Appendix
Using an AC Adapter Kit (Sold Separately)
It is best to power the camera with AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC10 (sold 
separately) when you are using it for long periods of time or connecting it to 
a computer.
Turn the camera power off before connecting or disconnecting the AC 
adapter.
Use of an AC adapter kit other than ACK-DC10 (sold separately) may 
cause a malfunction in the camera or kit.
1Connect the power cord to the 
compact power adapter first and 
then plug the other end into the 
power outlet.
2Open the SD card slot/battery cover, 
then insert the DC coupler until it is 
locked.
Press the battery lock in the direction of 
the arrow and hold it while aligning the   
on the DC coupler and battery chamber 
and insert the DC coupler correctly.
 Slide the SD card slot/battery cover 
closed.
3Open the DC coupler terminal cover 
and attach the cord to the DC 
terminal.
After you have finished using the camera, 
unplug the AC adapter from the power outlet.
Compact Power AdapterCA-DC10
Battery LockSymbol
DC Coupler DR-10
 
						

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Appendix
Camera Care and Maintenance
Use the following procedures to clean the camera body, lens 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 remove dust and dirt, then remove any 
remaining dirt by wiping the lens lightly with a soft cloth.
Never use synthetic cleansers on the camera body or lens. If dirt 
remains, contact the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk as 
listed on the rear of this booklet or the European Warranty System 
(EWS) Booklet.
LCD Monitor
Use a lens blower brush to remove dust and dirt. If necessary, gently wipe 
with a soft cloth or an eyeglass lens wiper to remove stubborn dirt.
Never rub or press strongly on the LCD monitor. These actions may 
damage it or lead to other problems.
 
						

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Specifications
All data is based on Canon’s standard testing methods. Subject to change 
without notice.
DIGITAL IXUS 40
DIGITAL IXUS 30
(W): wide angle   (T): telephoto
Camera Effective Pixels
DIGITAL IXUS 40:Approx. 4.0 millionDIGITAL IXUS 30:Approx. 3.2 million
Image Sensor
DIGITAL IXUS 40:1/2.5-inch CCD (Total number of pixels: Approx. 4.2 
million)
DIGITAL IXUS 30:1/2.5-inch CCD (Total number of pixels: Approx. 3.3 
million)
Lens5.8 (W) – 17.4 (T) mm
(35mm film equivalent: 35 (W) – 105 (T) mm)
f/2.8 (W) – f/4.9 (T)
Digital Zoom
DIGITAL IXUS 40:Approx. 3.6x (Up to approx. 11x in combination with 
the optical zoom)
DIGITAL IXUS 30:Approx. 3.2x (Up to approx. 10x in combination with 
the optical zoom)
Optical ViewfinderReal-image zoom viewfinder
LCD Monitor2.0-inch, low-temperature polycrystalline silicon TFT 
color LCD, approx. 118,000 pixels (Picture coverage 
100%)
AF SystemTTL autofocus
Focusing frame: 9-point AiAF/1-point AF (fixed to 
center)
Shooting Distance
(From the front of the 
lens)Normal AF: 30 cm (1.0 ft.) – infinity
Macro AF: 3 – 50 cm (W)/30 – 50 cm (T)
(1.2 in. – 1.6 ft. (W)/1.0 – 1.6 ft. (T))
ShutterMechanical shutter + electronic shutter
 
						

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Shutter Speeds15 – 1/1500 sec.
The shutter speed varies according to the shooting 
mode.
Slow shutter speeds of 1.3 sec. or slower operate with 
noise reduction.
Light Metering SystemEvaluative, Center-weighted average or Spot (Center)
Exposure Control SystemProgram AE
Exposure Compensation± 2.0 stops in 1/3-stop increments
SensitivityAuto*, ISO 50/100/200/400 equivalent
*Camera automatically sets the optimal speed.
White BalanceTTL auto, pre-set (available settings: Daylight, Cloudy, 
Tungsten, Fluorescent or Fluorescent H) or custom
Built-in FlashAuto*, on*, off, slow-synchro
*Red-eye reduction is available.
Flash Range
Normal: 50 cm – 3.5 m (1.6 – 11.5 ft.) (W),
50 cm – 2.0 m (1.6 – 6.6 ft.) (T)
Macro: 30 cm – 50 cm (1.0 – 1.6 ft.) (W/T)
(When sensitivity is set to AUTO.) 
Shooting ModesAuto, Manual*, Digital macro, Portrait, Night 
snapshot, Kids&pets, Indoor, Underwater, Stitch 
assist**, Movie
*Long shutter mode available
**Selectable from the Rec. menu
Continuous Shooting
DIGITAL IXUS 40:Approx. 2.4 shots/sec.DIGITAL IXUS 30:Approx. 2.8 shots/sec.
(Large/Fine mode with LCD monitor off)
Self-timerActivates shutter after an approx. 10-sec./approx. 2-
sec. delay
Recording MediaSD memory card
File Format
Design rule for camera file system and DPOF compliant
Image Recording FormatStill images: Exif 2.2 (JPEG)*1
Movies: AVI (Image data: Motion JPEG; 
Audio data: WAVE (monaural))
CompressionSuperfine, Fine, Normal
 
						

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Number of Recording 
PixelsStill images:DIGITAL IXUS 40:Large: 2272 x 1704 pixels
Medium 1: 1600 x 1200 pixels
Medium 2: 1024 x 768 pixels
Small: 640 x 480 pixels
DIGITAL IXUS 30:Large: 2048 x 1536 pixels
Medium 1: 1600 x 1200 pixels
Medium 2: 1024 x 768 pixels
Small: 640 x 480 pixels
Movies: Standard: 
(can record until the SD card is full) *1
640 x 480 pixels 
(30 frames/sec., 15 frames/sec.)
320 x 240 pixels 
(30 frames/sec., 15 frames/sec.)
Fast Frame Rate: (can record for 1 min.) *
2 
320 x 240 pixels (60 frames/sec.)
Compact: (can record for 3 min.) *
2
160 x 120 pixels (15 frames/sec.)*1Using high-speed SD cards (SDC-512MSH recommended). 
*2The data in parentheses refer to the maximum movie clip 
length.
Playback ModesSingle (histogram displayable), Index (9 thumbnail 
images), Magnified (approx. 10x (max.) in LCD 
monitor, advance or reverse through magnified images 
possible), Sound memos (up to 60 sec.), Slide show or 
Movie (slow motion play back possible).
Direct PrintCanon Direct Print and Bubble Jet Direct compatible, 
and PictBridge compliant
Display Languages21 languages available for menus and messages
(English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Finnish, 
Italian, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Simplified 
Chinese, Russian, Portuguese, Greek, Polish, Czech, 
Hungarian, Turkish, Traditional Chinese, Korean and 
Japanese)
My Camera SettingsThe start-up image, start-up sound, operation sound, 
self-timer sound, and shutter sound can be 
customized using the following methods:
1. Using the images and sounds recorded on a camera.2. Using the downloaded data from your computer 
using the supplied software.