Canon PowerShot SD430 Digital ELPH Wireless User Manual

Canon PowerShot SD430 Digital ELPH Wireless User Manual

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CDI-E206-010
XX05XXX
© 2005 CANON INC.
ENGLISH
Basic
Camera User Guide

Please Read This First

This guide explains how to prepare the camera and use its basic features.
PRINTED IN JAPAN
Preparations
Shooting
Playback/Erasing
Menus and Settings
Wireless Connection

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  • Page 1: Please Read This First

    CDI-E206-010 XX05XXX © 2005 CANON INC. ENGLISH Basic Camera User Guide Please Read This First This guide explains how to prepare the camera and use its basic features. PRINTED IN JAPAN Preparations Shooting Playback/Erasing Menus and Settings Wireless Connection...
  • Page 2 • Read this first Basic Camera User Guide (This Guide) Advanced Camera User Guide Advanced Camera User Guide Direct Print User Guide Software & Wireless Guide ZoomBrowser EX/ ImageBrowser Software User Guide • PDF manuals available on the Canon website. http://web.canon.jp/ Imaging/information- e.html...
  • Page 3: Charge The Battery

    Charge the Battery. Charge the battery before use under the following circumstances. • When using the battery for the first time. • When the “Change the battery pack” message displays. 1. Insert the battery into the battery charger. 2. Plug the battery charger (CB-2LV) into a power outlet, or attach the power cord to the battery charger (CB-2LVE) and plug it into a power outlet.
  • Page 4: Install The Battery

    Install the Battery. 1. Slide the memory card slot/battery cover and open it ( 2. Push the battery lock in the direction of the arrow ( insert the battery until it locks. To remove the battery, push the battery lock in the direction of the arrow ( Insert the Memory Card.
  • Page 5: To Remove The Memory Card

    To Remove the Memory Card Push the memory card with your finger or the toggle on the wrist strap until the memory card clicks and then release it. You can use SD* memory cards and MultiMediaCards with this camera. These cards are collectively called memory cards in this guide. *SD stands for Secure Digital, a copyright protection system.
  • Page 6: First Time Settings

    First Time Settings Setting the Date/Time 1. Press the power button ( 2. Use the button to change its value ( To set the daylight saving option, use the display 3. Confirm that the correct time is displayed and press the FUNC./SET button ( The date and time can also be set in the Set up menu (p.
  • Page 7: Press The Power Button

    Press the power button. The start-up sound will play and the start-up image will display in the LCD monitor. • Pressing the power button again turns the power off. • To switch to the setting that mutes all sounds (except for the warning sound), press and hold the DISP.
  • Page 8: Reviewing An Image Right After Shooting

    2. Press the shutter button fully to shoot. The shutter sound will play and the image will record. The indicator will blink green while the image is recorded to the memory card. Reviewing an Image Right After Shooting After a shot is taken, the image appears in the LCD monitor for approximately 2 seconds.
  • Page 9: Shooting Modes

    Shooting Modes Still Images Auto The camera automatically selects settings. Manual Allows you to select settings yourself, such as the exposure compensation, white balance or photo effect. Stitch Assist Allows you to shoot overlapping images that can later be merged (stitched) to create one panoramic image on a computer.
  • Page 10: Using The Zoom

    Beach Shoots without making people appear dark near water or sand where reflected sunlight is strong. Movie Movie Shoots a movie when you press the shutter button. You can select from four modes: [Standard], [Fast Frame Rate] suitable for sports or fast motion, [Compact] convenient for email attachments and [My Colors] which allows you to change color effects.
  • Page 11: Using The Flash

    Using the Flash Press the button to cycle through flash settings. Flash settings cannot be used in some shooting modes. Auto Auto with red-eye reduction Flash on with red-eye reduction Flash on Flash off Slow synchro Red-eye reduction This feature reduces the effect of light reflecting back from the eyes and making them appear red.
  • Page 12: Shooting Close-Ups/Infinity Shots

    Shooting Close-Ups/Infinity Shots Press the To cancel the macro/infinity mode: press the remove Macro Use this mode to shoot close-ups of flowers or small items. Image Area at Minimum Shooting Distance from End of Lens to Subject • Maximum wide angle setting: 37 × 27 mm (1.5 × 1.1 in.) Minimum shooting distance: 3 cm (1.2 in.) •...
  • Page 13 Slide the mode switch to (playback). The last recorded image will appear in the LCD monitor. Use the the image you wish to view. Use the button to move to the previous image and the button to move the next image. Holding the button down advances the images more rapidly, but shows them less clearly.
  • Page 14: Menus And Settings

    Settings for the shooting or playback modes or such camera settings as the date/time, sounds and wireless connection are set using the FUNC., Rec., Play, Wireless, Set up or My Camera menu. FUNC. Menu This menu sets many of the common shooting functions. Slide the mode switch to Press the FUNC./SET button.
  • Page 15: Camera Menus

    Rec., Play, Wireless, Set up and My Camera Menus Convenient settings for shooting or playback can be set with these menus. (Rec.) Menu (Play) Menu You can switch between menus with the button when this part is selected. • This example shows the Rec. menu. •...
  • Page 16: Wireless Connection

    Printing If you attach the wireless print adapter provided to a Canon PictBridge compliant printer, you can print your images easily via a wireless connection between the camera and the printer. Camera Attach a compact power adapter to the supplied wireless print adapter to connect it to a Canon PictBridge compliant printer.
  • Page 17 After confirming that the target device is [1.WA-1], use button to select [Connect] ( The wireless connection will start. Confirm that LCD monitor ( image to print ( You can also print by using a cable to connect the camera to a direct print compatible printer.
  • Page 18: Downloading Images To A Computer

    Downloading Images to a Computer The following methods can be used to download images recorded by the camera to a computer. Installing the supplied software and transfering images to the computer • Connecting wirelessly between the camera and computer* • Connecting the supplied interface cable to the camera and to the computer * Connecting wirelessly between the camera and a computer is only possible with the Windows XP SP2 operating system.
  • Page 19: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions Be sure to read, understand and follow the safety precautions below when using the camera, in order to prevent injury, burns or electrical shock to yourself and others. Be sure to also read the safety precautions listed in the Advanced Camera User Guide.

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