Canon PowerShot A640

Connectivity
Software (6.75)
The Canon PowerShot A640 comes with a CD-ROM that has version 29.0 of Canon’s Solution Disk. It includes ZoomBrowser EX, PhotoStitch, and an EOS Utility window. The ZoomBrowser EX program offers basic organizational and editing functions, and PhotoStitch connects all the pictures from the camera’s Stitch Assist mode. The EOS Utility program allows users to do everything from control the camera remotely to uploading customized shutter sounds and startup images. This is fairly elaborate software for a compact digital camera.

Jacks, ports, plugs (5.0)
On the right side of the camera is a stiff rubber door. Beneath it are three separate jacks for USB, AV output, and DC input. The USB 2.0 hi-speed mini-B jack connects the camera to printers, computers, and other USB-enabled devices. The AV jack outputs mono audio in NTSC or PAL format for television slide shows and movie viewing.

Direct Print Options (7.0)
The Canon PowerShot A640 connects to all PictBridge compatible printers with its USB cable, but Canon roots for the Canon CP and Selphy printers, of course. With these branded printers, users can create passport-sized photos and “movie prints.” Print orders can be created in a sub-menu of the playback menu.