Using An Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately) - Canon PowerShot A430 Advanced User's Manual

It takes approximately 2 hours when two batteries are
loaded one at each end of the charger and approximately 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).
Charging time varies according to ambient temperature and
to the batteries' initial charge state.
The battery charger may emit noise while charging. This is
not a malfunction.
You can also use Battery/Charger Kit CBK100 or
CBK4-200.
Using an Externally Mounted Flash
High-Power Flash HF-DC1
This flash is used to supplement the camera's built-in flash when
the subject is too far away for proper illumination. Use the following
procedures to affix the camera and High-Power Flash to the
supporting bracket.
Please read the instructions accompanying the flash along with this
explanation.
Bracket
(Comes with the flash)
(Sold Separately)
Tripod
Sockets
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