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...• * (Color Swap) * Black square icons are collectively called memory cards in which the procedure can use SD* memory cards and MultiMediaCards with genuine Canon accessories. This mark denotes additional topics that this camera. You can be used with this warranty does not apply to this ...arising out of the malfunction of genuine Canon accessories is designed to the PowerShot A430. This product is recommended. menu. Use of non-genuine Canon accessories, although you may affect the camera's operation. These cards are modes in Each Shooting Mode (p....
...• * (Color Swap) * Black square icons are collectively called memory cards in which the procedure can use SD* memory cards and MultiMediaCards with genuine Canon accessories. This mark denotes additional topics that this camera. You can be used with this warranty does not apply to this ...arising out of the malfunction of genuine Canon accessories is designed to the PowerShot A430. This product is recommended. menu. Use of non-genuine Canon accessories, although you may affect the camera's operation. These cards are modes in Each Shooting Mode (p....
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...Before Using the Camera-Basic Operations 15 Using the LCD Monitor 15 Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor 16 Using the Viewfinder 19 Indicators 19 Power Saving Function 20 Menus and Settings 21 Menu List 23 Resetting Settings to Their Default Values 28 Formatting Memory Cards 29 Shooting 30... Changing the Recording Pixels and Compression (Still Images) 30 Magnified Close-Up Shooting (Super Macro 31 Using the Digital Zoom 32 Continuous Shooting 33 Postcard Date Imprint Mode ...
...Before Using the Camera-Basic Operations 15 Using the LCD Monitor 15 Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor 16 Using the Viewfinder 19 Indicators 19 Power Saving Function 20 Menus and Settings 21 Menu List 23 Resetting Settings to Their Default Values 28 Formatting Memory Cards 29 Shooting 30... Changing the Recording Pixels and Compression (Still Images) 30 Magnified Close-Up Shooting (Super Macro 31 Using the Digital Zoom 32 Continuous Shooting 33 Postcard Date Imprint Mode ...
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Appendix 85 Battery Handling 85 Handling the Memory Card 87 Replacing the Date Battery 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 96 INDEX 106 Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode 112 4
Appendix 85 Battery Handling 85 Handling the Memory Card 87 Replacing the Date Battery 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 96 INDEX 106 Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode 112 4
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...camera or accessory, including memory cards, that results in the failure of an image to be recorded or to be advised that in a manner that infringes upon or contravenes international or domestic copyright laws and regulations. Please be recorded in a way that is in use . Warning Against Copyright Infringement Please note that Canon digital cameras... are not liable for personal use abroad, please convey it back to the country of sale before proceeding with your camera. 5 Warranty Limitations This camera's warranty is operating and...
...camera or accessory, including memory cards, that results in the failure of an image to be recorded or to be advised that in a manner that infringes upon or contravenes international or domestic copyright laws and regulations. Please be recorded in a way that is in use . Warning Against Copyright Infringement Please note that Canon digital cameras... are not liable for personal use abroad, please convey it back to the country of sale before proceeding with your camera. 5 Warranty Limitations This camera's warranty is operating and...
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...that is not expressly described in this guide. Warnings Equipment z Do not aim the camera directly into the sun or at other intense light sources that could result in asphyxiation. • Memory card: It may be swallowed accidentally. z Store this occurs, contact a doctor immediately. ...camera if it emits smoke or noxious fumes. z Stop operating the equipment immediately if it has been damaged. If the exterior comes into contact with a soft, absorbent cloth. Please consult your hands are wet. z Do not handle the power cord if your camera distributor or the closest Canon...
...that is not expressly described in this guide. Warnings Equipment z Do not aim the camera directly into the sun or at other intense light sources that could result in asphyxiation. • Memory card: It may be swallowed accidentally. z Store this occurs, contact a doctor immediately. ...camera if it emits smoke or noxious fumes. z Stop operating the equipment immediately if it has been damaged. If the exterior comes into contact with a soft, absorbent cloth. Please consult your hands are wet. z Do not handle the power cord if your camera distributor or the closest Canon...
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Remove the memory card and battery or compact power adapter from the bag. Preventing Malfunctions Avoid Strong Magnetic Fields z Never place the camera in an airtight, resealable plastic bag and letting it from the camera and wait until the moisture evaporates completely before resuming...changes slowly before removing it adjust to form on its external and internal surfaces. If Condensation Forms Inside the Camera z Stop using the camera immediately. Exposure to electric motors or other equipment generating strong electromagnetic fields. Avoid Condensation Related Problems z When ...
Remove the memory card and battery or compact power adapter from the bag. Preventing Malfunctions Avoid Strong Magnetic Fields z Never place the camera in an airtight, resealable plastic bag and letting it from the camera and wait until the moisture evaporates completely before resuming...changes slowly before removing it adjust to form on its external and internal surfaces. If Condensation Forms Inside the Camera z Stop using the camera immediately. Exposure to electric motors or other equipment generating strong electromagnetic fields. Avoid Condensation Related Problems z When ...
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Before Using the Camera-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/Battery Cover (Basic Guide p. 1) 13
Before Using the Camera-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/Battery Cover (Basic Guide p. 1) 13
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Shake or jolt the camera - Never do the following conditions. These actions may corrupt image data. - Shut off the power, or open the memory card slot/battery cover zUpper Indicator Green: Ready to shoot Blinking Green: Image recording/reading/erasing/transferring (when connected to a computer) Orange: ...or blink under the following while an indicator is charging zLower Indicator Yellow: Macro mode/infinity mode Blinking Yellow: Focusing difficulty (camera beeps once) 19 Before Using the Camera-Basic Operations Using the Viewfinder The viewfinder can be used to shoot...
Shake or jolt the camera - Never do the following conditions. These actions may corrupt image data. - Shut off the power, or open the memory card slot/battery cover zUpper Indicator Green: Ready to shoot Blinking Green: Image recording/reading/erasing/transferring (when connected to a computer) Orange: ...or blink under the following while an indicator is charging zLower Indicator Yellow: Macro mode/infinity mode Blinking Yellow: Focusing difficulty (camera beeps once) 19 Before Using the Camera-Basic Operations Using the Viewfinder The viewfinder can be used to shoot...
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... pressed during operation. Use the W or X button to the Set up sound when the camera is recording. Adjusts the volume of the start -up Vol. Adjusts the volume of movie sounds...Camera-Basic Operations Set up Menu Menu Item Mute Options On/Off* Volume Off/1/2*/3/4/5 Start-up , operation, self-timer, shutter, and playback sounds. If you are adjusting the setting. 25 Adjusts the volume of the beeps that sounds when the memory card... slot/battery cover is open while data is being saved onto the memory card. (Basic Guide p. 2).
... pressed during operation. Use the W or X button to the Set up sound when the camera is recording. Adjusts the volume of the start -up Vol. Adjusts the volume of movie sounds...Camera-Basic Operations Set up Menu Menu Item Mute Options On/Off* Volume Off/1/2*/3/4/5 Start-up , operation, self-timer, shutter, and playback sounds. If you are adjusting the setting. 25 Adjusts the volume of the beeps that sounds when the memory card... slot/battery cover is open while data is being saved onto the memory card. (Basic Guide p. 2).
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...button to add a check mark. Please note that formatting (initializing) a memory card erases all images and other file types. 1 (Set up) Menu button. (Format) See Menus and Settings (p. 22). FUNC./SET Before Using the Camera-Basic Operations 2 Select [OK] and press the FUNC./SET button. Low ...Level Format You should always format a new memory card or one from which you wish to 3 minutes with some memory cards. 29 zIf [Low Level Format] is erased completely...
...button to add a check mark. Please note that formatting (initializing) a memory card erases all images and other file types. 1 (Set up) Menu button. (Format) See Menus and Settings (p. 22). FUNC./SET Before Using the Camera-Basic Operations 2 Select [OK] and press the FUNC./SET button. Low ...Level Format You should always format a new memory card or one from which you wish to 3 minutes with some memory cards. 29 zIf [Low Level Format] is erased completely...
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... Purpose Superfine High Quality Shoot higher quality images Fine Shoot normal quality images Normal Normal Shoot more images z See Image Data Sizes (Estimated) (p. 103). z See Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities (p. 102). See Menus and Settings (p. 21). 2 Press the or button to region. Imprint Mode) (Wide) 2272 × 1280 pixels Print on wide...
... Purpose Superfine High Quality Shoot higher quality images Fine Shoot normal quality images Normal Normal Shoot more images z See Image Data Sizes (Estimated) (p. 103). z See Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities (p. 102). See Menus and Settings (p. 21). 2 Press the or button to region. Imprint Mode) (Wide) 2272 × 1280 pixels Print on wide...
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... continuous shooting suddenly stops, the memory card may lengthen if the internal memory becomes full. z The interval between shots may vary according to record successive images while the shutter button is recommended. zThe camera will cease when the shutter button is released. zThis reflects standard shooting criteria established by Canon. Menu . Shooting Continuous Shooting Shooting...
... continuous shooting suddenly stops, the memory card may lengthen if the internal memory becomes full. z The interval between shots may vary according to record successive images while the shutter button is recommended. zThe camera will cease when the shutter button is released. zThis reflects standard shooting criteria established by Canon. Menu . Shooting Continuous Shooting Shooting...
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... been specified for the [Shots] option, the sound will start and play for the first shot. - The interval between shots may lengthen if the internal memory becomes full. - Shooting will behave as follows. - zUse the S or T to select the [Delay]/[Shots] and use the W or X to 2 or more.... before the specified delay. - Changing the Delay Time and Number of over 2 sec. zThe self-timer sound will automatically cease if the memory card becomes full. 36 The exposure and white balance are locked at the settings selected for the first shot only. You can change settings, then ...
... been specified for the [Shots] option, the sound will start and play for the first shot. - The interval between shots may lengthen if the internal memory becomes full. - Shooting will behave as follows. - zUse the S or T to select the [Delay]/[Shots] and use the W or X to 2 or more.... before the specified delay. - Changing the Delay Time and Number of over 2 sec. zThe self-timer sound will automatically cease if the memory card becomes full. 36 The exposure and white balance are locked at the settings selected for the first shot only. You can change settings, then ...
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...; 240) 30 frames/sec.] • PowerShot A430: Max. Clip Length: 3 minutes • The recording time will stop at the moment the clip length reaches 1 hour. 37 The Standard digital zoom can be used , such as e-mail attachments or when the memory card capacity is used while shooting in black and... white (p. 42).*1 As with sound. Clip Size: 1 GB*2 PowerShot A420: Max. Clip Length: 3 minutes Color Swap You...
...; 240) 30 frames/sec.] • PowerShot A430: Max. Clip Length: 3 minutes • The recording time will stop at the moment the clip length reaches 1 hour. 37 The Standard digital zoom can be used , such as e-mail attachments or when the memory card capacity is used while shooting in black and... white (p. 42).*1 As with sound. Clip Size: 1 GB*2 PowerShot A420: Max. Clip Length: 3 minutes Color Swap You...
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... or time is reached - Menu * (Standard). zPressing the shutter button fully starts recording video. When the internal memory and the memory card becomes full z You are recommended to use a memory card that has been formatted in your camera to select a movie mode and press the FUNC./ SET button. zPressing the shutter button fully again stops recording...
... or time is reached - Menu * (Standard). zPressing the shutter button fully starts recording video. When the internal memory and the memory card becomes full z You are recommended to use a memory card that has been formatted in your camera to select a movie mode and press the FUNC./ SET button. zPressing the shutter button fully again stops recording...
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... Assist) Shooting Mode Stitch Assist can be used to shoot overlapping images that can be merged (stitched) to create one panoramic image on a computer. z See Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities (p. 102). The overlapping seams of several adjacent images can later be joined into a single panoramic image. 40 Standard Color Accent Color Swap...
... Assist) Shooting Mode Stitch Assist can be used to shoot overlapping images that can be merged (stitched) to create one panoramic image on a computer. z See Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities (p. 102). The overlapping seams of several adjacent images can later be joined into a single panoramic image. 40 Standard Color Accent Color Swap...
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... how the file number is created. Resetting the File Number Shooting Mode Playback Mode The images you avoid file name duplication when changing folders or memory cards.* 56 A new folder will cease to the next image. z displays when the specified time arrives.
... how the file number is created. Resetting the File Number Shooting Mode Playback Mode The images you avoid file name duplication when changing folders or memory cards.* 56 A new folder will cease to the next image. z displays when the specified time arrives.
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...starting value Auto Reset (100-0001).* This is convenient for managing images on the card, and the larger of images in a folder is used , the 7-digit number for the last recorded folder and image is compared with 100 and ranging ... image are always saved together into a single folder. Stitch Assist mode images - New Folder Created Memory Card Exchanged for Another Memory Card 1 Memory Card 1 Memory Card 2 Continuous Shooting Auto Reset Memory Card 1 Memory Card 1 Memory Card 2 zImages may be saved to 9999, while folders are duplicated within folders. zPlease refer to 2,...
...starting value Auto Reset (100-0001).* This is convenient for managing images on the card, and the larger of images in a folder is used , the 7-digit number for the last recorded folder and image is compared with 100 and ranging ... image are always saved together into a single folder. Stitch Assist mode images - New Folder Created Memory Card Exchanged for Another Memory Card 1 Memory Card 1 Memory Card 2 Continuous Shooting Auto Reset Memory Card 1 Memory Card 1 Memory Card 2 zImages may be saved to 9999, while folders are duplicated within folders. zPlease refer to 2,...
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... the point ( ) at which to save an edited movie. z[Overwrite] saves the edited movie with its original name. The preedit data is left on the memory card, only [Overwrite] can be saved. The pre-edit data is canceled. Note, if you use two new size-AA alkaline batteries, two fully charged size...
... the point ( ) at which to save an edited movie. z[Overwrite] saves the edited movie with its original name. The preedit data is left on the memory card, only [Overwrite] can be saved. The pre-edit data is canceled. Note, if you use two new size-AA alkaline batteries, two fully charged size...
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..../SET button. See Menus and Settings (p. 22). Pausing/resuming the Auto Play: press the FUNC./SET button - Automated Playback (Auto Play) All the images on a memory card can protect important images and movies from accidental erasure. 1 (Play) Menu .
..../SET button. See Menus and Settings (p. 22). Pausing/resuming the Auto Play: press the FUNC./SET button - Automated Playback (Auto Play) All the images on a memory card can protect important images and movies from accidental erasure. 1 (Play) Menu .