Canon PowerShot A430, Advanced User'S Manual

Page 1: ...e explains camera features and procedures in detail CDI E211 010 2006 CANON INC ENGLISH PRINTED IN CHINA Before Using the Camera Shooting Playback Erasing Print Transfer Settings Customizing the Camer...

Page 2: ...button zAlso supports non Canon brand PictBridge compliant printers Uses of Recorded Images zEffortlessly transfer them to a computer with the Print Share button Shooting zAutomatically adjusts shoot...

Page 3: ...opics that complement the basic operating procedures This icon appears for functions and notes that apply only to the PowerShot A430 You can use SD memory cards and MultiMediaCards with this camera Th...

Page 4: ...xels and Compression Still Images 30 Magnified Close Up Shooting Super Macro 31 Using the Digital Zoom 32 Continuous Shooting 33 Postcard Date Imprint Mode 34 Using the Self Timer 35 Movie Shooting 37...

Page 5: ...ages 62 Automated Playback Auto Play 64 Protecting Images 64 Erasing All Images 65 Setting the DPOF Print Settings 66 Setting the DPOF Transfer Settings 69 Changing My Camera Settings 72 Camera 73 Whe...

Page 6: ...attery 89 Using an AC Adapter Kit Sold Separately 90 Using Rechargeable Batteries Sold Separately 91 Using an Externally Mounted Flash Sold Separately 93 Camera Care and Maintenance 95 Specifications...

Page 7: ...cameras are intended for personal use and should never be used in a manner that infringes upon or contravenes international or domestic copyright laws and regulations Please be advised that in certain...

Page 8: ...s and equipment zEquipment refers to the camera battery battery charger or separately sold compact power adapter Camera Body Temperature If your camera is used for prolonged periods the camera body ma...

Page 9: ...ment to come into contact with or become immersed in water or other liquids If the exterior comes into contact with liquids or salt air wipe it dry with a soft absorbent cloth Continued use of the equ...

Page 10: ...pact power adapter from both the camera and the power outlet after recharging or when they are not in use to avoid fire and other hazards z Do not place anything such as tablecloths carpets bedding or...

Page 11: ...ght produced by the flash may damage eyesight In particular remain at least one meter 39 inches away from infants when using the flash z Keep objects that are sensitive to magnetic fields such as cred...

Page 12: ...amaged or if not fully plugged into the outlet z Do not use in locations with poor ventilation The above mentioned can cause leakage overheating or explosion resulting in fire burns or other injuries...

Page 13: ...avoid condensation by placing the equipment in an airtight resealable plastic bag and letting it adjust to temperature changes slowly before removing it from the bag Moving the equipment rapidly betwe...

Page 14: ...uide 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 24 Red Eye Redu...

Page 15: ...a The Components Guide 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 Batt...

Page 16: ...SET Function Set Button p 21 Print Share Button Basic Guide p 13 Telephoto when shooting Magnify when playing S button Basic Guide p 8 pp 32 58 Macro Infinity W button Basic Guide p 9 Flash X button...

Page 17: ...hooting in dark conditions the camera automatically brightens the LCD monitor to suit the brightness of the subject making it easier to frame the subject The movements of the subject will appear irreg...

Page 18: ...Macro Infinity Basic Guide p 9 Shooting Mode Basic Guide p 5 pp 31 37 40 51 Spot Frame Camera Shake Warning p 74 Red Movie Recording p 37 Zoom Magnification p 32 Stills Recordable Shots Movies Remaini...

Page 19: ...ct a setting other than Flash off or attach the camera to a tripod or other device z During shooting you can display a grid to help you determine if your camera is level p 24 Playback Mode Standard Pr...

Page 20: ...ched or the file format is not recognized JPEG image not conforming to Design rule for Camera File System Standards RAW image Unrecognized data type Exposure Compensation p 48 White Balance p 49 ISO S...

Page 21: ...ing erasing transferring when connected to a computer Orange Ready to shoot flash on Blinking Orange Ready to shoot camera shake warning Flash is charging zLower Indicator Yellow Macro mode infinity m...

Page 22: ...settings can be changed p 26 Power Saving Function Shooting Mode Powers down approximately 3 minutes after the last control is accessed on the camera The LCD monitor automatically turns off 1 minute a...

Page 23: ...functions Set the camera to the shooting mode Press the FUNC SET button Use the S or T button to select a menu item Some items may not be selectable in some shooting modes Use the W or X button to sel...

Page 24: ...es Use the W or X button to select an option Menu items followed by an ellipsis can only be set after pressing the FUNC SET button to display the next menu Press the FUNC SET button or MENU button aga...

Page 25: ...ft to Right p 40 Stitch Assist Right to Left Special Scene Mode Basic p 7 Movie Mode p 37 Exposure Compensation p 48 ISO Speed p 53 White Balance p 49 Drive Mode Shooting Method Single p 33 Continuous...

Page 26: ...Mode Evaluative Center Weighted Average Spot p 47 AF assist Beam On Off Digital Zoom On Off On in standard movie mode p 32 Review Off 2 10 seconds Hold Basic p 5 Save Original On Off p 45 Grid Lines...

Page 27: ...ound when the camera is turned on Operation Vol Adjusts the volume of the beeps that sound when any button other than the shutter button is pressed during operation Selftimer Vol Adjusts the volume of...

Page 28: ...of time elapses without the camera being operated Display Off 10 sec 20 sec 30 sec 1 min 2 min 3min Sets the length of time before the LCD monitor turns off when no camera operation is performed Date...

Page 29: ...Off On Select whether to play the set start up sound when the camera is turned on p 72 Operation Sound Off On Select whether to activate operation sounds when any button other than the shutter button...

Page 30: ...options in the Set up menu p 26 Video System p 26 White balance data recorded with the custom white balance function p 50 Colors specified in the Color Accent p 42 or Color Swap p 43 modes Newly added...

Page 31: ...ds Please note that formatting initializing a memory card erases all data including protected images and other file types 1 Set up Menu Format FUNC SET button See Menus and Settings p 22 2 Select OK a...

Page 32: ...the W or X button to select compression and press the FUNC SET button Recording Pixels Purpose Large 2272 1704 pixels High Print up to A4 size prints 210 297 mm 8 3 11 7 in Print up to Letter size pri...

Page 33: ...card Date Imprint Mode 1600 1200 pixels When printing to postcards p 34 the compression rate is set to Fine Wide 2272 1280 pixels Print on wide paper Records at a 16 9 height to width aspect ratio Por...

Page 34: ...e digital zoom cannot be used when the LCD monitor is turned off z The digital zoom cannot be used with Postcard Date Imprint Mode or Wide recording pixels 1 Rec Menu Digital Zoom On See Menus and Set...

Page 35: ...criteria established by Canon Actual results may vary according to the subject and shooting conditions zEven if continuous shooting suddenly stops the memory card may not be full To Cancel Continuous...

Page 36: ...ls Postcard See Menus and Settings p 21 zThe recording pixels are set to 1600 1200 and the compression to Fine zWhen you press the shutter button halfway the area outside the size of the postcard that...

Page 37: ...once it has been set Using the Self Timer Shooting Mode 1 FUNC Menu Drive Mode See Menus and Settings p 21 zThe following occurs with each option 2 sec before the shutter releases the self timer soun...

Page 38: ...over 2 sec has been specified the self timer sound will start and play rapidly 2 sec before the specified delay If multiple shots have been specified for the Shots option the sound will play for the...

Page 39: ...3 minutes Compact Since the recording pixels are low this mode is convenient for sending movies as e mail attachments or when the memory card capacity is low Recording Pixels Frame Rate 160 120 15 fra...

Page 40: ...nclude sound simultaneously zDuring shooting the recording time and a red circle appear on the LCD monitor zPressing the shutter button fully again stops recording Recording will stop automatically un...

Page 41: ...he sound that the buttons make when pressed will be recorded in the movie The camera will automatically adjust the exposure and white balance to suit the shooting conditions during a recording Please...

Page 42: ...Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities p 102 Stitch Assist can be used to shoot overlapping images that can later be merged stitched to create one panoramic image on a computer Recording Pixels Frame...

Page 43: ...image 3 Compose the second image so that it overlaps a portion of the first and shoot zUse the W or X button to return the previous image or retake the recorded images zMinor discrepancies in the over...

Page 44: ...th the altered image and the original unaltered image Depending on the Special Scene mode the ISO speed may increase increasing the amount of noise in the image Shooting with Color Accent Mode Changin...

Page 45: ...te between the original image and the color accent image using the previously set color 3 Aim the camera so that the color you wish to retain appears at the center of the LCD monitor and press the W b...

Page 46: ...the camera so that the color you wish to change appears at the center of the LCD monitor and press the W button zOnly one color can be specified zYou can use the S or T button to specify the range of...

Page 47: ...be saved as consecutive file numbers The original image will be the lower file number while the image shot in Color Accent or Color Swap mode will be the higher file number Default setting If Save Ori...

Page 48: ...preparations complete Yellow Frame Focusing difficulty Switching between Focusing Modes Shooting Mode PowerShot A430 On The camera detects the subject and highlights the AF frames from 9 available po...

Page 49: ...glass When shooting with the focus lock using the LCD monitor setting AiAF to Off p 24 in the Rec menu is recommended since the camera focuses using the center AF frame only Shooting Hard to Focus Su...

Page 50: ...uates complex lighting conditions such as the position of the subject the brightness the direct light and the backlighting and adjusts the settings to the correct exposure for the main subject Center...

Page 51: ...automatically set by the camera Day Light For recording outdoors on a bright day Cloudy For recording under overcast shady or twilight skies Tungsten For recording under tungsten and bulb type 3 wavel...

Page 52: ...u Auto Custom See Menus and Settings p 21 2 Aim the camera at a piece of white paper or cloth and press the MENU button zIf you are viewing it with the LCD monitor ensure that the center frame is comp...

Page 53: ...the FUNC menu z The camera will retain the custom white balance setting that you record even if you reset the camera to the default settings p 28 Shooting in a My Colors Mode Shooting Mode My Colors...

Page 54: ...tton Pressing the Menu button again brings back the Sepia option z Mode Set the camera to a custom color mode and begin shooting below zOther than Mode Press the FUNC SET button to return to the shoot...

Page 55: ...color balance zThe altered color will display 3 Press the FUNC SET button zThis completes the setting zIf you press the Menu button at this point you will return to the screen where you can select a M...

Page 56: ...On in shooting mode the orientation of the camera is recorded when the shot is taken Therefore the image is automatically rotated during playback mode based on the orientation of the camera during sho...

Page 57: ...you shoot Creating an Image Destination Folder Shooting Mode Playback Mode Create New Folder Creates a new folder the next time you shoot images To create an additional folder insert another check ma...

Page 58: ...the Auto Create option and a time in the Time option Menu button z displays when the specified time arrives The symbol will cease to display after the new folder is created Resetting the File Number...

Page 59: ...r of images in a folder is less than 2 000 because the following types of image are always saved together into the same folder images from continuous shooting Self timer images custom Stitch Assist mo...

Page 60: ...l with the S or T button zImages can be magnified up to a factor of approximately 10x 2 Press the FUNC SET button and use the W X S or T button to move around the image z will display zIf you press th...

Page 61: ...selection Viewing Movies Movies cannot be played in the index playback mode 1 Display a movie and press the FUNC SET button zImages with a icon are movies 2 Select Play and press the FUNC SET button z...

Page 62: ...otion Playback You can use the W button to slow down or the X button to speed up playback Displays the first frame Previous Frame Rewinds if the FUNC SET button is held down Next Frame Fast Forwards i...

Page 63: ...ecify the point at which to cut zTo check a temporarily edited movie select Play and press the FUNC SET button zSelecting Exit cancels the edit and restores the movie control panel 3 Select Save and p...

Page 64: ...Menus and Settings p 22 2 Use the W or X button to select an image to rotate and press the FUNC SET button to rotate it zCycle through the 90 270 original orientations with each press of the FUNC SET...

Page 65: ...e elapsed time and the remaining time display zPressing the FUNC SET button pauses the recording Pressing it again resumes recording zUp to 1 minute of recordings can be added to any one image Exit Re...

Page 66: ...Menu FUNC SET button See Menus and Settings p 22 zThe Auto Play starts zFollowing functions are available during automated playback Pausing resuming the Auto Play press the FUNC SET button Fast forwa...

Page 67: ...on zPressing the FUNC SET button again cancels the setting zYou can also protect images in the index playback mode Erasing All Images z Please note that erased images cannot be recovered Exercise adeq...

Page 68: ...patible printer or for sending the images to a photo developing service that supports DPOF These settings are compliant with DPOF Digital Print Order Format Single Images Setting the DPOF Print Settin...

Page 69: ...d to a printer the button lights blue during image selection Printing starts after pressing the FUNC SET button once the button is pressed and Print selection is confirmed 1 Play Menu Print Menu Selec...

Page 70: ...The output of some printers or photo developing services may not reflect the specified print settings z Print settings cannot be set for movies Print Type Standard Prints one image per page Index Prin...

Page 71: ...had the date embedded with the Date Stamp function This may cause the date to be printed twice z Dates print in the style specified in the Date Time menu p 26 You can use the camera to specify setting...

Page 72: ...button zSelecting Reset cancels all transfer order settings 3 Use the W or X button to select an image to transfer and press the FUNC SET button zPressing the FUNC SET button again deselects the setti...

Page 73: ...n regions NTSC Japan U S A Canada Taiwan and others PAL Europe Asia excluding Taiwan Oceania and others If the video system is set incorrectly the camera output may not display properly 1 Turn off the...

Page 74: ...nd registering My Camera settings refer to the supplied Software Starter Guide z A computer is required to return My Camera settings to defaults Use the supplied software ZoomBrowser EX ImageBrowser t...

Page 75: ...AA size alkaline batteries or Canon AA size NiMH batteries Basic Guide p 1 Insufficient battery voltage Change the batteries message displays zInsert the two unused or fully charged AA size NiMH batte...

Page 76: ...when shooting still photos but it will be recorded when shooting movies Display flickers Display flickers when shot under fluorescent lighting zThis is not a camera malfunction Flickering is recorded...

Page 77: ...camera automatically brightened the image displayed on the LCD monitor to make it easier to see when shooting in a dark area p 15 zThere is no effect on the recorded image Shooting Camera will not rec...

Page 78: ...Beam is set to Off zIn dark places where it is difficult for the camera to focus the AF assist Beam will emit to assist focusing As the AF assist Beam will not function when turned off set it On to ac...

Page 79: ...e making the flash too strong zShoot within correct shooting distance of the subject when using the internal flash p 97 Subject is bright in contrast to the background zSet the exposure compensation t...

Page 80: ...ighting in indoor settings or approaching closer to the subject The shutter will not activate for approximately 1 second after the red eye reduction lamp fires in order to improve the effect Continuou...

Page 81: ...lay properly if you format the memory card in this camera excluding slow recording memory cards p 29 displayed on the LCD monitor in red and shooting automatically stopped Free space in the camera s b...

Page 82: ...ftware Starter Guide for details Movies cannot be edited Some movies shot with another camera cannot be edited Movies do not play back correctly Movies recorded with high recording pixels frame rates...

Page 83: ...al charging cycles Battery life exceeded zReplace the batteries with the unused batteries TV monitor output Image not showing on TV monitor Incorrect video system setting zSet the video system to the...

Page 84: ...l zMemory card is full of images and no more can be recorded or saved Or no more image settings can be recorded No more sound memos can be recorded Naming error zThe image could not be created because...

Page 85: ...tc or a movie clip recorded by another camera Cannot magnify zYou attempted to magnify an image recorded in a different camera or data type an image edited with a computer or a movie Cannot rotate zYo...

Page 86: ...r restart camera zCamera detected an error while moving the lens and cut the power automatically This error message may appear if you press on the lens while it is moving or power up the camera in a d...

Page 87: ...on s AA size NiMH Battery Kit sold separately Camera operating time may shorten at low temperatures when alkaline batteries are used Also due to their specifications alkaline batteries may expire fast...

Page 88: ...short circuit z If you do not plan to use the camera for a long time remove the batteries from the camera and store them in a safe place Batteries may leak and damage the camera if left installed dur...

Page 89: ...memory card or cover it with another label or sticker z When writing on the memory card do not use a pencil or ball point pen Only use a soft point pen e g felt tip pen z Do not use or store memory ca...

Page 90: ...ctioning 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...

Page 91: ...en purchased Be particularly careful to keep the date batteries out of the reach of children Seek medical assistance immediately if a child swallows a battery since corrosive battery fluids could dama...

Page 92: ...ing the compact power adapter 1 Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter first and then plug the other end into the power outlet 2 Open the terminal cover and attach the cord to the DC IN t...

Page 93: ...Separately z 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 no...

Page 94: ...tteries until their charge is depleted before charging them again After doing this several times battery performance will be restored z Since storing a fully charged battery for long periods of time a...

Page 95: ...ture and to the batteries initial charge state z The battery charger may emit noise while charging This is not a malfunction z You can also use Battery Charger Kit CBK100 or CBK4 200 High Power Flash...

Page 96: ...the battery in the flash zNon Use over Extended Periods Leaving batteries in the High Power Flash could allow the battery fluid to leak damaging the product Remove the batteries from the High Power F...

Page 97: ...y gently wipe with a soft cloth or an eyeglass lens wiper to remove stubborn dirt Camera Care and Maintenance Never use thinners benzine synthetic cleansers or water to clean the camera These substanc...

Page 98: ...Up to approx 14x in combination with the optical zoom Movies available in Standard mode only Approx 2 0 Up to approx 7 9 in combination with the optical zoom PowerShot A420 Still Images Approx 3 6x U...

Page 99: ...mode White Balance Auto pre set available settings Day Light Cloudy Tungsten Fluorescent or Fluorescent H or custom Built in Flash Auto auto with red eye reduction flash on with red eye reduction fla...

Page 100: ...72 1280 pixels Number of Recording Pixels Movies Standard Color Accent Color Swap 640 480 pixels 10 frames sec 320 240 pixels 30 frames sec Recording can continue until the memory card is full PowerSh...

Page 101: ...PictBridge compliant Canon Direct Print and Bubble Jet Direct compatible My Camera settings For PowerShot A430 only Start up image start up sound operation sound self timer sound and shutter sound In...

Page 102: ...Number of Images Shot Playback Time LCD Monitor ON Based on the CIPA standard LCD Monitor Off AA Alkaline Batteries included with the camera Approx 90 images Approx 600 images Approx 10 hours AA NiMH...

Page 103: ...ts and the camera power turned off after every tenth shot Power is left off for a sufficient amount of time then the power is turned back on and the testing procedure is repeated zA Canon brand memory...

Page 104: ...oting only available when card has been formatted with a low level format Recording Pixels Compression 16 MB SDC 128M SDC 512MSH Large 2272 1704 pixels 7 61 237 13 109 425 26 217 839 Middle 1 1600 120...

Page 105: ...ls 10 frames sec 23 sec 3 min 10 sec 12 min 16 sec 320 240 pixels 30 frames sec 22 sec 3 min 1 sec 11 min 42 sec Compact 160 120 pixels 15 frames sec 1 min 47 sec 14 min 29 sec 55 min 57 sec Recording...

Page 106: ...120 pixels 15 frames sec 120 KB sec Interface Compatible with MultiMediaCard standards Dimensions 32 0 24 0 1 4 mm 1 3 0 9 0 1 in Weight Approx 1 5 g 0 05 oz Interface Compatible with SD memory card s...

Page 107: ...Adapter Kit ACK800 Rated Input 100 240 V AC 50 60 Hz 16 VA 100 V 21 VA 240 V Rated Output 565 mA 1 1275 mA 2 Charging Time Approx 4 hours 40 minutes 1 Approx 2 hour 2 Operating Temperatures 0 35 C 32...

Page 108: ...al Zoom 32 Direct Interface Cable Basic Guide p 13 Direct Transfer Basic Guide p 20 Download images to a computer Basic Guide p 14 DPOF Transfer Order 24 69 DPOF Print Order Print Settings 66 Print St...

Page 109: ...Menu 24 Print Method 26 Print Share Button 14 Printing Basic Guide p 13 66 Protect 64 R Rec Menu 24 Recording Pixels 30 Red Eye Reduction Basic Guide p 8 Reset All 28 Resetting the File Number 56 Revi...

Page 110: ...108 W White Balance 49 Wide Angle Basic Guide p 8 14 Wrist Strap 12...

Page 111: ...mer While every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this guide is accurate and complete no liability can be accepted for any errors or omissions Canon reserves the right t...

Page 112: ...ructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interfe...

Page 113: ...111 MEMO...

Page 114: ...o o o Compression Super Fine o o o o o U o p 30 Fine o o o o o U o Normal o o o o o U o Recording Pixels Movie Frame Rate o 1 p 39 Flash 2 Auto o o o o o Basic p 8 Auto with Red Eye Reduction o o o o...

Page 115: ...de the camera will automatically use Slow Synchro mode 3 You cannot switch between the Macro Infinity modes when the camera is in the modes 4 AF cannot be selected in the modes 5 only is available 6 T...