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Canon PowerShot A430 Advanced User's Manual

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CDI-E211-010
© 2006 CANON INC.
ENGLISH
Camera User Guide
This guide explains camera features and procedures in detail.
PRINTED IN CHINA
Advanced
Before Using the Camera
Shooting
Playback/Erasing
Print/Transfer Settings
Shooting/Viewing Images on a TV Set
Customizing the Camera
Troubleshooting
List of Messages
Appendix

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  • Page 1 CDI-E211-010 © 2006 CANON INC. ENGLISH Advanced Camera User Guide This guide explains camera features and procedures in detail. PRINTED IN CHINA Before Using the Camera Shooting Playback/Erasing Print/Transfer Settings Shooting/Viewing Images on a TV Set Customizing the Camera Troubleshooting...
  • Page 2 Also supports non-Canon brand PictBridge compliant printers Uses of Recorded Images Effortlessly transfer them to a computer with the Print/ Share button This guide uses illustrations of the PowerShot A430. Shooting Automatically adjusts shooting settings to match particular conditions (Special Scene mode)

  • Page 3: Conventions Used In This Guide

    Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended. This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine Canon accessories. Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this product and/or accidents such as fire, etc., caused by the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories (e.g., a leakage and/or explosion of a battery pack).

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Items marked with a functions or procedures. Conventions Used in this Guide ..... . .1 Handling Precautions .......5 Please Read.
  • Page 5 Shooting in a My Colors Mode ......51 Adjusting the ISO Speed......53 Setting the Auto Rotate Function .
  • Page 6 Appendix........85 Battery Handling.

  • Page 7: Handling Precautions

    Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are not liable for any consequential damages arising from any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including memory cards, that results in the failure of an image to be recorded or to be recorded in a way that is machine readable.

  • Page 8: Safety Precautions

    Camera Body Temperature If your camera is used for prolonged periods, the camera body may become warm. Please be aware of this and take care when operating the camera for an extended period. About the LCD Monitor The LCD monitor is produced with extremely high-precision manufacturing techniques.
  • Page 9 Immediately turn the camera power off and remove the camera battery or unplug the power cord from the power outlet. Please consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Do not use substances containing alcohol, benzine, thinners or other flammable substances to clean or maintain the equipment.
  • Page 10 Continued use over a long period may cause the units to overheat and distort, resulting in fire. Please use Canon AA-size NiMH batteries and charger recommended for use with these batteries. The compact power adapter are designed for exclusive use with your camera.
  • Page 11 In particular, remain at least one meter (39 inches) away from infants when using the flash. Keep objects that are sensitive to magnetic fields (such as credit cards) away from the speaker of the camera (PowerShot A430 only). Such items may lose data or stop working. Others...
  • Page 12 Be careful not to bang the camera or subject it to strong impacts or shocks that could lead to injury or damage the equipment when wearing or holding it by the strap. Do not store the equipment in humid or dusty areas. Do not allow metal objects (such as pins or keys) or dirt to contact the charger terminals or plug.

  • Page 13: Preventing Malfunctions

    Preventing Malfunctions Avoid Strong Magnetic Fields Never place the camera in close proximity to electric motors or other equipment generating strong electromagnetic fields. Exposure to strong magnetic fields may cause malfunctions or corrupt image data. Avoid Condensation Related Problems When moving the equipment rapidly between hot and cold temperatures, you can avoid condensation by placing the equipment in an airtight, resealable plastic bag and letting it adjust to temperature changes slowly before removing it...

  • Page 14: Before Using The Camera-The Components Guide

    Before Using the Camera—The Components Guide Front View Power Button (Basic Guide p. 2) Shutter Button (Basic Guide p. 4) Speaker Flash (Basic Guide p. 8) Microphone (p. 62) Viewfinder Window (p. 19) A/V OUT (Audio/Video output) Terminal (p. 71) Wrist Strap Mount AF-assist Beam (p.

  • Page 15: Back View

    Back View LCD Monitor (p. 15) Viewfinder (p. 19) DIGITAL Terminal (Basic Guide p. 17) DC Coupler Terminal (p. 90) Terminal Cover Coin Battery Holder (p. 89) Tripod Socket Memory Card Slot/Battery Cover (Basic Guide p. 1)

  • Page 16: Operation Panel

    Operation Panel Indicator (p. 19) DISP. (Display) Button (p. 15) Mode Dial (Basic Guide p. 5) MENU Button (p. 22) FUNC./SET (Function/Set) Button (p. 21) (Print/Share) Button (Basic Guide p. 13) (Telephoto) (when shooting)/ button (Basic Guide p. 8/pp. 32, 58) (Macro)/ (Flash)/ (Wide Angle) (when shooting)/...

  • Page 17: Before Using The Camera-Basic Operations

    Before Using the Camera—Basic Operations Using the LCD Monitor Press the DISP. button. The display mode changes as follows with each press. Shooting Mode Standard (No Information) Detailed (Information View) In the shooting modes, the shooting information displays for approximately 6 sec. when changing modes, or when the button is pressed, regardless of the selected display mode.

  • Page 18: Information Displayed On The Lcd Monitor

    Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor Shooting mode Spot Frame AF Frame (p. 46) Low Battery (p. 85) Zoom Magnification (p. 32)* Shooting Mode (Basic Guide p. 5/pp. 31, 37, 40, 51) Exposure Compensation (p. 48) ISO Speed (p. 53) White Balance (p.

  • Page 19: Playback Mode

    If the indicator blinks orange and the camera shake icon displays, it may indicate slow shutter speed due to insufficient lighting. Increase the ISO speed (p. 53), select a setting other than tripod or other device. During shooting, you can display a grid to help you determine if your camera is level (p.
  • Page 20 Detailed White Balance (p. 49) My Colors (p. 51) ISO Speed (p. 53) Recording Pixels/ Frame Rate (Movies) (p. 39) The following information may also be displayed with some images. A sound file in a format other than the WAVE format is attached, or the file format is not recognized.

  • Page 21: Using The Viewfinder

    Using the Viewfinder The viewfinder can be used to conserve power by turning the LCD monitor off (p. 15) while shooting. Indicators The indicators light or blink under the following conditions. Never do the following while an indicator is lit. These actions may corrupt image data.

  • Page 22: Power Saving Function

    Press any button other than the power button ( or change the camera orientation with the Power Shot A430) to turn the LCD monitor back on. Powers down approximately 5 minutes after the last control is accessed on the camera.

  • Page 23: Menus And Settings

    Menus and Settings Menus are used to set the shooting and playback settings as well as such camera settings as the date/time and electronic beep. The following menus are available. FUNC. Menu Rec., Play, Print, Set up, and FUNC. Menu This menu sets many of the common shooting functions.
  • Page 24 Rec., Play, Print, Set up, and Camera Menus Convenient settings for shooting, playback or printing can be set with these menus. (Rec.) Menu (Play) Menu (Print) Menu You can switch between menus with button when this part is selected. * This example shows the Rec. menu. * In playback mode, the Play menu, Print menu, Set up menu, and My Camera menu displays.

  • Page 25: Menu List

    Menu List FUNC. Menu Menu Item Manual Mode Manual Super Macro Color Accent Color Swap Stitch Assist (Left to Right) Stitch Assist (Right to Left) Special Scene Mode Movie Mode Exposure Compensation ISO Speed White Balance Drive Mode (Shooting Method) Single Continuous Shooting Self-Timer (10-sec.)

  • Page 26: Play Menu

    Rec. Menu Menu Item AiAF Metering Mode AF-assist Beam On*/Off Digital Zoom Review Save Original Grid Lines* Date Stamp *1 Allows you to display a grid (9 sections) on the LCD monitor to help in determining the X- and Y-axis of the subject and composing the shot. The grid lines will not be recorded in the image.

  • Page 27: Set Up Menu

    Set up Menu Menu Item Mute On/Off* Volume Off/1/2*/3/4/5 Start-up Vol. Operation Vol. Selftimer Vol. Shutter Volume Playback Vol. LCD Brightness –7 to 0 to +7* Options Reference Page Set to [On] to silence all sounds except the warning that sounds when the memory card slot/battery cover is open while data is being saved onto the memory card.
  • Page 28 *2 Allows you to switch the connection method of the printer. There is no need to switch under normal circumstances, but when borderless printing images taken in paper with the SELPHY CP710/CP510 Canon Compact Photo Printer, select . This setting is remembered even after turning the power off, so be sure to switch back to Auto when printing image sizes other than p.

  • Page 29: My Camera Menu

    My Camera Menu Menu Item Options Start-up Off/On* Image Start-up Off/On* Sound Operation Off/On* Sound Selftimer Off/On* Sound Shutter Off/On* Sound Summary Select whether to display the set start-up screen when the camera is turned on Select whether to play the set start- up sound when the camera is turned Select whether to activate operation sounds when any button other than...

  • Page 30: Resetting Settings To Their Default Values

    Resetting Settings to Their Default Values (Set up) Menu (Reset All). See Menus and Settings (p. 22) Select [OK] and press the FUNC./SET button. Settings cannot be reset when the camera is connected to a computer or to a printer. The following cannot be reset.

  • Page 31: Formatting Memory Cards

    Formatting Memory Cards You should always format a new memory card or one from which you wish to erase all images and other data. Please note that formatting (initializing) a memory card erases all data, including protected images and other file types.

  • Page 32: Shooting

    Shooting Changing the Recording Pixels and Compression (Still Images) FUNC. Menu See Menus and Settings (p. 21). Use the recording pixels settings. * Default setting. Press the Menu button. Use the compression and press the FUNC./SET button. Approximate Values for Recording Pixels Recording Pixels 2272 ×...

  • Page 33: Magnified Close-Up Shooting (Super Macro)

    1600 × 1200 (Postcard Date pixels Imprint Mode) 2272 × 1280 (Wide) pixels * Paper sizes vary according to region. Approximate Values for Compression Settings Compression Superfine High Quality Shoot higher quality images Fine Normal Normal See Image Data Sizes (Estimated) (p. 103). See Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities (p.

  • Page 34: Using The Digital Zoom

    Using the Digital Zoom By combining the digital and optical zooms, you can shoot with images zoomed. PowerShot A430 Still images: approximately 14x max. (Super macro: approximately 3.6x max.) Movies (standard): approximately 7.9x max. PowerShot A420 Still images: approximately 11x max.

  • Page 35: Continuous Shooting

    * A super high-speed SDC-512MSH memory card (sold separately) that has been low level formatted (p. 29) before shooting is recommended. This reflects standard shooting criteria established by Canon. Actual results may vary according to the subject and shooting conditions.

  • Page 36: Postcard Date Imprint Mode

    Postcard Date Imprint Mode You can shoot images with the optimal settings for postcards by composing them inside the print area (width-to-height ratio of approximately 3:2) shown in the LCD monitor. FUNC. Menu Pixels) See Menus and Settings (p. 21). The recording pixels are set to (1600 ×...

  • Page 37: Using The Self-Timer

    Ensure that the camera’s date/time is set beforehand (p. 26). The date stamp cannot be deleted from the image data once it has been set. Using the Self-Timer You can set the shutter to a 10 sec. ( custom delay time and number of shots ( after the shutter button is pressed.

  • Page 38: Changing The Delay Time And Number Of Shots

    Changing the Delay Time and Number of Shots ( You can change the delay time (0–10, 15, 20, 30 sec.) and number of shots (1–10). FUNC. Menu See Menus and Settings (p. 22). Press the MENU button. Use the SET button. The self-timer sound will behave as follows.

  • Page 39: Movie Shooting

    Standard • Recording Pixels/Frame Rate: [ (320 × 240) 30 frames/sec.] • PowerShot A430: Max. Clip Size: 1 GB* PowerShot A420: Max. Clip Length: 3 minutes Since the recording pixels are low, this mode is convenient for sending movies as e-mail attachments or when the memory Compact card capacity is low.
  • Page 40 FUNC. Menu See Menus and Settings (p. 21). Use the movie mode and press the FUNC./ SET button. (Standard), Accent), or modes, you can change the recording pixels/frame rate (p. 39). * Default setting. Shoot. Pressing the shutter button halfway automatically sets the exposure, focus and white balance settings.
  • Page 41 (Data type: AVI/Compression method: Motion JPEG) on a computer. QuickTime (for Windows) is included on the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk. On the Macintosh platform, this program is standard with Mac OS X or later. Changing Recording Pixels and Frame...

  • Page 42: Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist)

    Recording Pixels/Frame Rates Frame rates indicate the number of frames recorded or played back each second. The higher the frame rate, the smoother the appearance of motion. Standard Color Accent Color Swap Compact* * The recording pixels/frame rate are fixed in the See Image Data Sizes (Estimated) (p.
  • Page 43 FUNC. Menu See Menus and Settings (p. 21). You can select from the following two shooting directions. Left to right horizontally Right to left horizontally Shoot the first frame in the sequence. The exposure and white balance are set and locked with the first image.

  • Page 44: Changing The Colors And Shooting

    Changing the Colors and Shooting You can easily change the colors in an image when it is shot for both stills and movies, allowing you to enjoy producing various effects. Depending on the shooting conditions, however, the images may appear rough or you may not get the expected color. Before photographing important subjects, we recommend taking trial shots and checking the results.

  • Page 45: Shooting With Color Swap Mode

    Press the DISP. button. The camera will switch to color input mode, and the display will alternate between the original image and the color accent image (using the previously set color). Aim the camera so that the color you wish to retain appears at the center of the LCD monitor and press the Only one color can be specified.
  • Page 46 FUNC. Menu (Color Swap: movie) See Menus and Settings (p. 21). Press the DISP. button. The camera will switch to color input mode, and the display will alternate between the original image and the color swap image (using the previously set color). Aim the camera so that the color you wish to change appears at the center of the LCD monitor and press the...

  • Page 47: Saving Original Images

    You may not obtain the expected results after color input mode if you use the flash. The colors specified in the Color Swap mode are retained even if the camera's power is turned off. Saving Original Images Not only can you save images with altered colors when shooting still images with the Color Accent or Color Swap modes, but you can also choose to save the original images (before the color change).

  • Page 48: Switching Between Focusing Modes

    The camera detects the subject and highlights the AF frames, from 9 available points, that it will use to PowerShot determine the focus. A430 The camera detects the subject and highlights the AF frames, from 5 available points, that it will use to PowerShot determine the focus.

  • Page 49: Shooting Hard-To-Focus Subjects (Focus Lock)

    Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects It may be difficult to focus on the following types of subjects. Subjects with extremely low contrast to the surroundings Scenes with a mixture of near and far subjects Subjects with extremely bright objects at the center of the composition Subjects that are moving quickly Subjects through glass: Try to shoot as close to the glass as possible to reduce the chances of light reflecting back off the glass.

  • Page 50: Adjusting The Exposure Compensation

    Metering Methods Evaluative Center Weighted Average Spot Adjusting the Exposure Compensation Adjust the exposure compensation setting to avoid making the subject too dark when it is backlit or shot against a bright background or to avoid making lights appear too bright in night shots. FUNC.

  • Page 51: Adjusting The Tone (White Balance)

    Adjusting the Tone (White Balance) Normally, the (Auto) white balance setting selects an optimal white balance. When the looking colors, change the white balance using a setting appropriate to the light source. FUNC. Menu See Menus and Settings (p. 21). Use the white balance setting and press the FUNC./SET button.

  • Page 52: Using The Custom White Balance

    Using the Custom White Balance You can set a custom white balance to obtain the optimal setting for the shooting conditions by having the camera evaluate an object, such as a piece of white paper or cloth that you wish to establish as the standard white color. In particular, take a custom white balance reading for the following situations that are difficult for the to detect correctly.

  • Page 53: Shooting In A My Colors Mode

    - ISO Speed - Flash Setting the flash to on, on (with Red-Eye Reduction), or off is recommended. If the flash fires when reading the white balance data with the flash set to Eye Reduction), make sure that you also use the flash when you shoot.

  • Page 54: Setting The Camera To A Custom Color Mode

    FUNC. Menu See Menus and Settings (p. 21).. Use the My Colors mode. To select (Sepia) and press the Menu button. Pressing the Menu button again brings back the option. Mode Set the camera to a custom color mode and begin shooting (below).

  • Page 55: Adjusting The Iso Speed

    Use the [Contrast], [Sharpness], [Saturation], [Red], [Green], [Blue], or [Skin Tone] and the color balance. The altered color will display. Press the FUNC./SET button. This completes the setting. If you press the Menu button at this point, you will return to the screen where you can select a My Colors mode.

  • Page 56: Setting The Auto Rotate Function

    Setting the Auto Rotate Function Your camera is equipped with an Intelligent Orientation sensor that detects the orientation of an image shot with the camera held vertically and automatically rotates it to the correct orientation when viewing it in the LCD monitor. (Set up) Menu See Menus and Settings (p.

  • Page 57: Creating An Image Destination (Folder)

    - When the Auto Rotate function is set to [On] in playback mode, images will be rotated to their correct orientation in the LCD monitor regardless of the camera's orientation when shooting. Creating an Image Destination (Folder) You can create a new folder at any time and the recorded images will be automatically saved to that folder.

  • Page 58: Resetting The File Number

    Setting the Day or Time for Automatic Folder Creation Use the select a day for the [Auto Create] option and a time in the [Time] option button. displays when the specified time arrives. The symbol will cease to display after the new folder is created.
  • Page 59 The image and folder number are reset to the starting value Auto Reset (100-0001).* This is convenient for managing images on a folder-by-folder basis. * When a blank memory card is used. If a memory card with recorded data is used, the 7-digit number for the last recorded folder and image is compared with the last one on the card, and the larger of the two is utilized as the basis for new images.

  • Page 60: Playback/Erasing

    Playback/Erasing Magnifying Images Press the will display and a magnified portion of the image will display. You can change the magnification level with the Images can be magnified up to a factor of approximately 10x. Press the FUNC./SET button and use the will display.

  • Page 61: Viewing Images In Sets Of Nine (Index Playback)

    Viewing Images in Sets of Nine Display an image by pressing the FUNC./SET button at least 1 second. Up to nine images can be viewed at once in index playback. Use the change the image selection. To Return to Single Image Playback Press the FUNC./SET button at least 1 second.

  • Page 62: Editing Movies

    Operating the Movie Control Panel Exit (Single image playback) Print (Only appears when connected to a printer. For details, refer to your Direct Print documentation.) Play Slow Motion Playback (You can use the button to speed up playback.) Displays the first frame Previous Frame (Rewinds if the FUNC./SET button is held down) Next Frame (Fast Forwards if the FUNC./SET button is held down) Displays the last frame...
  • Page 63 Use the Beginning) or button to specify the point ( ) at which to cut. To check a temporarily edited movie, select press the FUNC./SET button. Selecting (Exit) cancels the edit and restores the movie control panel. Select (Save) and press the FUNC./SET button.

  • Page 64: Rotating Images In The Display

    Rotating Images in the Display Images can be rotated clockwise 90° or 270° in the display. Original (Play) Menu See Menus and Settings (p. 22). Use the rotate and press the FUNC./SET button to rotate it. Cycle through the 90°/270°/original orientations with each press of the FUNC./SET button.
  • Page 65 (Play) Menu See Menus and Settings (p. 22). Use the attach a sound memo to and press the FUNC./SET button. The sound memo control panel will display. Select (Record) and press the FUNC./SET button. The elapsed time and the remaining time display. Pressing the FUNC./SET button pauses the recording.

  • Page 66: Automated Playback (Auto Play)

    Automated Playback (Auto Play) All the images on a memory card can be displayed automatically. The displaying time is 3 seconds. (Play) Menu See Menus and Settings (p. 22). The Auto Play starts. Following functions are available during automated playback. - Pausing/resuming the Auto Play: press the FUNC./SET button - Fast forward/rewind the Auto Play: press the...

  • Page 67: Erasing All Images

    Select an image you want to protect using button, and press the FUNC./SET button. Pressing the FUNC./SET button again cancels the setting. You can also protect images in the index playback mode. Erasing All Images Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing an image.

  • Page 68: Print Settings/Transfer Settings

    Print Settings/Transfer Settings Setting the DPOF Print Settings You can select images on a memory card for printing and specify the number of print copies in advance using the camera. The settings used on the camera comply with the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) standards.
  • Page 69 Select images for printing. As shown below, selection methods differ for the Print Type settings (p. 68). (Standard)/ Select an image, press the FUNC./SET button and use the button to select the number of print copies (up to 99). (Index) Select an image and the press FUNC./SET button to select or deselect it.

  • Page 70: Setting The Print Style

    The output of some printers or photo developing services may not reflect the specified print settings. Print settings cannot be set for movies. The images are printed in order from oldest to newest by the date and time they were shot. A maximum of 998 images can be selected.

  • Page 71: Setting The Dpof Transfer Settings

    The Date and File No. settings will change according to the Print Type as follows. However, the printable information may vary between printers. - Index [Date] and [File No.] cannot be set to [On] at the same time. - Standard or Both [Date] and [File No.] can be set at the same time.
  • Page 72 Single Images Select [Order] and press the FUNC./SET button. Selecting [Reset] cancels all transfer order settings. Use the transfer and press the FUNC./SET button. Pressing the FUNC./SET button again deselects the setting. You can also select images in the index playback mode (p. 59). All the Images on a Memory Card Select [Mark all] and press the FUNC./SET button.

  • Page 73: Shooting/Viewing Images On A Tv Set

    Shooting/Viewing Images on a TV set You can use a video-compatible television as a monitor to shoot or play back images when it is connected to the camera with the supplied AV Cable. Turn off the Camera and the TV. Connect the AV cable to the camera’s A/V OUT terminal.

  • Page 74: Customizing The Camera (My Camera Settings)

    Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) My Camera allows you to customize the start-up image and start- up, operation, self-timer and shutter sounds. You can use the supplied software to register image and sound settings on your computer to the camera. Changing My Camera Settings (My Camera) Menu See Menus and Settings (p.

  • Page 75: Troubleshooting

    Put batteries back into the camera in the correct direction (Basic Guide p. 1). Use only unused AA-size alkaline batteries or Canon AA-size NiMH batteries. (Basic Guide p. 1). Insert the two unused or fully charged AA-size NiMH batteries into the camera (Basic Guide p.

  • Page 76: When The Power Is Turned On

    When the power is turned on "Card locked!" message appears. The SD memory card's write protect tab is set to "Write protect". The Date/Time menu appears. The lithium coin battery charge is low. LCD monitor The display darkens. The image in the LCD monitor will darken in strong sunlight or bright light.

  • Page 77: Shooting

    appears. The symbol will display when using a memory card that had print settings or transfer settings set by other DPOF-compliant cameras. Noise displays./Subject's movements are irregular. The camera automatically brightened the image displayed on the LCD monitor to make it easier to see when shooting in a dark area (p.
  • Page 78 Format the memory card (p. 29). If reformatting does not work, the memory card logic circuits may be damaged. Consult the nearest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Slide the write protect tab of the SD memory card upward (p. 87).
  • Page 79 Subject in recorded image is too dark. Insufficient light for shooting. There is a difference in brightness between the background and the subject. Subject is too far away for flash to reach. Subject in recorded image is too bright, or image flashes white.
  • Page 80 White dots appear on the image. Light is reflected back from the eyes when the flash is used in dark areas. Eyes appear red. Light reflecting back from eyes can make them appear red when the flash is used in dark areas.

  • Page 81: Shooting Movies

    Shooting Movies The recording time may not display properly or filming may stop unexpectedly. The following types of memory cards are used. - Slow recording cards. - Cards formatted on a different camera or a computer. - Cards which have had images recorded and erased repeatedly.

  • Page 82: Playback

    (Refer to the Software Starter Guide for details). Use a memory card formatted in your camera (p. 29). Use only unused AA-size alkaline batteries or fully charged Canon AA-size NiMH batteries. See Battery Handling (p. 85).

  • Page 83: Tv Monitor Output

    The batteries are cold. Battery performance deteriorates at low temperatures. Battery terminals are dirty. Canon AA-size NiMH batteries consumed quickly. The batteries have not been used for over a year. Battery life exceeded. TV monitor output Image not showing on TV monitor.

  • Page 84: List Of Messages

    Change the batteries. Battery charge is insufficient to operate the camera. Replace with unused AA-size alkaline batteries or fully charged Canon AA- size NiMH batteries (be sure to replace all the batteries at the same time).
  • Page 85 No image. No images recorded on memory card. Image too large. You attempted to play back an image larger than 4992 × 3328 pixels or with a large data size. Incompatible JPEG format. You attempted to play back an incompatible JPEG image. Corrupted data.
  • Page 86 (xx: number) Camera detected an error. 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.

  • Page 87: Appendix

    Battery Handling Precautions Use AA-size alkaline or Canon AA-size NiMH batteries (sold separately) only. While it is possible to use AA-size nickel-cadmium batteries, performance is unreliable and their use is not recommended.
  • Page 88 Before inserting the batteries, wipe the battery terminals well with a dry cloth. Oil from one's skin or dirtiness may cause a considerable reduction in the number of recordable images or reduce usage time. Battery performance deteriorates at low temperatures, and the battery icon If you are using the camera in cold areas and batteries are running down faster than they should, you may be able to restore...

  • Page 89: Handling The Memory Card

    Handling the Memory Card SD Memory Card (Sold Separately) Write Protect Tab Write Protect Tab Slide the switch Writing/Erasing Possible Cautions When Handling Memory cards are high-precision electronic devices. Do not bend them, apply force to them, or subject them to shocks or vibration.
  • Page 90 • When the camera is malfunctioning, a corrupted memory card might be the cause. Reformatting the memory card may solve the problem. • When a non-Canon brand memory card is malfunctioning, reformatting it may solve the problem. • Memory cards formatted in other cameras, computers, or peripheral devices may not operate correctly in this camera.

  • Page 91: Replacing The Date Battery

    Replacing the Date Battery If the LCD monitor displays the Date/Time menu when you turn on the camera, this means that the date battery has run down and the clock has stopped running. Please purchase a replacement battery (lithium coin battery CR1220) and install it as follows. The date battery is preinstalled at the factory and may therefore expire earlier than its rated lifespan after the camera has been purchased.

  • Page 92: Using An Ac Adapter Kit (Sold Separately)

    The LCD monitor also displays the Date/Time menu the very first time you turn on the camera. This is normal, and you don't need to replace the date battery. Using an AC Adapter Kit (Sold Separately) It is best to power the camera with AC Adapter Kit ACK800 (sold separately) when you are using it for long periods of time or connecting it to a computer.

  • Page 93: Using Rechargeable Batteries (Sold Separately)

    Four batteries are supplied with the Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-300. However, only two batteries are used for this camera. The Battery Charger CB-5AH can only be used with Canon AA-size NiMH batteries NB-3AH and NB-2AH. (The Battery Charger CB-4AH can only be used with Canon AA-size NiMH batteries NB-2AH.) Do not attempt to charge any...
  • Page 94 Switch to different, unused batteries. If you are purchasing new batteries, look for Canon AA-size NiMH NB4-300 (NB-3AH set of 4) batteries. Leaving batteries in the camera or charger may damage it causing battery leakage.

  • Page 95: Using An Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately)

    4 hours 40 minutes with four for the charger to fully recharge them (as determined by testing at Canon facilities). Please do not charge batteries in areas where the temperature is outside the range of 0 to 35 °C (32 to 95 °F).
  • Page 96 The flash charge time will lengthen as the battery charge gets weaker. Always set the power/mode switch to [OFF] when you finish using the flash. Be careful not to touch the flash window or sensor windows with your fingers while the flash is in use. The flash may fire if another flash is being used in close proximity.

  • Page 97: Camera Care And Maintenance

    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 separate Canon Customer Support leaflet. Viewfinder and LCD Monitor Use a lens blower brush to remove dust and dirt.

  • Page 98: Specifications

    Specifications All data is based on Canon’s standard testing methods. Subject to change without notice. PowerShot A430/PowerShot A420 Camera Effective Pixels Approx. 4.0 million Image Sensor Lens Digital Zoom Optical Viewfinder LCD Monitor AF System (W): wide angle (T): telephoto 1/3-inch type CCD (Total number of pixels: Approx.
  • Page 99 (Still images) Standard, Compact, Color Accent, Color Swap (Movie) *1 Selectable in Manual mode. *2 Portrait, Night Snapshot, Kids&Pets, Indoor, Continuous PowerShot A430: Shooting Approx. 2.3 shots/sec. (Large/Fine mode) PowerShot A420: Approx. 2.3 shots/sec. (Large/Fine mode) Self-timer Activates shutter after an approx. 10-sec./ approx.
  • Page 100 640 × 480 pixels (10 frames/sec.) 320 × 240 pixels (30 frames/sec.) Recording can continue until the memory card is full* PowerShot A430: Max. Clip Size at one time: 1 GB** PowerShot A420: Max. Clip Length at one time: 3 minutes Compact: 160 ×...
  • Page 101 Dimensions Weight (camera body only) *1 This digital camera supports Exif 2.2 (also called "Exif Print"). Exif Print is a standard for enhancing the communication between digital cameras and printers. By connecting to an Exif Print-compliant printer, the camera’s image data at the time of shooting is used and optimized, yielding extremely high quality prints.

  • Page 102: Battery Capacity

    Battery Capacity PowerShot A430 AA Alkaline Batteries (included with the camera) AA NiMH Battery (NB-3AH) (full charge) PowerShot A420 AA Alkaline Batteries (included with the camera) AA NiMH Battery (NB-3AH) (full charge) The actual figures will vary according to the shooting conditions and settings.
  • Page 103 A Canon-brand memory card is used. * Until the battery returns to normal temperature Playback: Normal temperature (23 °C ± 2 °C/73 °F ± 3.6 °F), normal relative humidity (50% ±...
  • Page 104 2272 × 1280 pixels Capable of smooth continuous shooting (p. 33). This reflects standard shooting criteria established by Canon. Actual results may vary according to the subject and shooting conditions. * Smooth continuous shooting only available when card has been formatted with a low level format.
  • Page 105 Movie Recording Pixels/ Frame Rate 640 × 480 pixels/ Standard 10 frames/sec. Color Accent 320 × 240 pixels/ 30 frames/sec. Color Switch 160 × 120 pixels/ 15 frames/sec. Compact Maximum movie clip length: modes with the PowerShot A420). The figures indicate the maximum continuous recording time.
  • Page 106 Standard Color Accent Color Switch Compact MultiMediaCard Interface Dimensions Weight SD Memory Card (Sold Separately) Interface Dimensions Weight NiMH Battery NB-3AH (Sold Separately) (Included with the separately sold NiMH NB4-300 or the Battery/ Charger Kit CBK4-300) Type Nominal Voltage Typical Capacity Cycle Life Operating Temperatures...
  • Page 107 Battery Charger CB-5AH (Sold Separately) (Included with the separately sold Battery/Charger Kit CBK4-300) Rated Input Rated Output Charging Time Operating Temperatures Dimensions Weight (Including the compact power adapter cable) *1 To charge four NB-3AH NiMH Batteries *2 To charge two NB-3AH NiMH Batteries loaded one at each end of the battery charger Compact Power Adapter CA-PS800 (Sold Separately)

  • Page 108: Index

    INDEX AC Adapter Kit ACK800 ... 90 AF ... 46 AF Frame ... 16 AF-assist Beam ... 24 AiAF ... 46 Auto Play (Slide Show) ... 64 Auto Rotate Function ... 54 Battery Battery Capacity ... 100 Handling ... 85 Installing...Basic Guide: p.
  • Page 109 Magnifying ...58 Memory Card Estimated Capacities ...102 Formatting ...29 Handling ...87 Installing ... Basic Guide: p. 1 Memory Cards ...102 Menu ...21, 23 FUNC. Menu ...23 Menu List ...23 Menus and Settings ...21 My Camera ...27 Play Menu ...24 Rec. Menu ...24 Set up Menu ...25 Messages ...82 Metering Modes ...47...
  • Page 110 White Balance ... 49 Wide Angle ...Basic Guide: p. 8, Wrist Strap ... 12...

  • Page 111: Trademark Acknowledgments

    • Canon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described herein at anytime without prior notice.
  • Page 112 • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. The cable with the ferrite core provided with the digital camera must be used with this equipment in order to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC rules.
  • Page 113 MEMO...

  • Page 114: Functions Available In Each Shooting Mode

    Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode The chart below is a reference for the settings available for various shooting conditions. The settings selected in each shooting mode are saved after you finish shooting. Function Large Medium 1 Medium 2 Recording Pixels Small Postcard...
  • Page 115 • With the exception of the [Date/Time], [Language], and [Video System (PowerShot A430 only)] settings, all the other menu settings and changes made with the camera buttons can be reset to the default values in a single operation (p. 28).

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