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ENGLISH DIGITAL CAMERA CDI-E211-010 © 2006 CANON INC. PRINTED IN CHINA Advanced Camera User Guide Before Using the Camera Shooting Playback/Erasing Print/Transfer Settings Shooting/Viewing Images on a TV Set Customizing the Camera Troubleshooting List of Messages Advanced Appendix Camera User Guide This guide explains camera features and procedures in detail.
ENGLISH DIGITAL CAMERA CDI-E211-010 © 2006 CANON INC. PRINTED IN CHINA Advanced Camera User Guide Before Using the Camera Shooting Playback/Erasing Print/Transfer Settings Shooting/Viewing Images on a TV Set Customizing the Camera Troubleshooting List of Messages Advanced Appendix Camera User Guide This guide explains camera features and procedures in detail.
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... the Print/Share button zAlso supports non-Canon brand PictBridge compliant printers Uses of the PowerShot A430. Playback zPlays movies ( with the Print/ Share button This guide uses illustrations of Recorded Images zEffortlessly transfer them to create special effects (Color Accent, Color Swap modes) z Automatically detects camera orientation with an Intelligent Orientation sensor. Main...
... the Print/Share button zAlso supports non-Canon brand PictBridge compliant printers Uses of the PowerShot A430. Playback zPlays movies ( with the Print/ Share button This guide uses illustrations of Recorded Images zEffortlessly transfer them to create special effects (Color Accent, Color Swap modes) z Automatically detects camera orientation with an Intelligent Orientation sensor. Main...
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... for Secure Digital, a copyright protection system. These cards are modes in the FUNC. This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with this camera. In this guide, the Basic Camera User Guide is referred to as the Basic Guide, and the Advanced Camera User Guide ...is recommended. This mark denotes additional topics that apply only to the PowerShot A430. This mark denotes issues that this warranty does not apply to repairs arising out of the malfunction of a battery pack). Use of genuine Canon accessories is referred ...
... for Secure Digital, a copyright protection system. These cards are modes in the FUNC. This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with this camera. In this guide, the Basic Camera User Guide is referred to as the Basic Guide, and the Advanced Camera User Guide ...is recommended. This mark denotes additional topics that apply only to the PowerShot A430. This mark denotes issues that this warranty does not apply to repairs arising out of the malfunction of a battery pack). Use of genuine Canon accessories is referred ...
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... in this Guide 1 Handling Precautions 5 Please Read 5 Safety Precautions 6 Preventing Malfunctions 11 Before Using the Camera-The Components Guide . . . . . .12 Before Using the Camera-Basic Operations 15 Using the LCD Monitor 15 Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor 16 Using the Viewfinder 19 ... 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 34 Using the Self-Timer 35 Movie Shooting 37 Shooting Panoramic Images (...
... in this Guide 1 Handling Precautions 5 Please Read 5 Safety Precautions 6 Preventing Malfunctions 11 Before Using the Camera-The Components Guide . . . . . .12 Before Using the Camera-Basic Operations 15 Using the LCD Monitor 15 Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor 16 Using the Viewfinder 19 ... 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 34 Using the Self-Timer 35 Movie Shooting 37 Shooting Panoramic Images (...
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... the DPOF Print Settings 66 Setting the DPOF Transfer Settings 69 Shooting/Viewing Images on a TV set 71 Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) . . . . 72 Changing My Camera Settings 72 Troubleshooting 73 Camera 73 When the power is turned on 74 LCD monitor 74 Shooting 75 Shooting Movies 79 Playback 80 Battery 80 TV...
... the DPOF Print Settings 66 Setting the DPOF Transfer Settings 69 Shooting/Viewing Images on a TV set 71 Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) . . . . 72 Changing My Camera Settings 72 Troubleshooting 73 Camera 73 When the power is turned on 74 LCD monitor 74 Shooting 75 Shooting Movies 79 Playback 80 Battery 80 TV...
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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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... by means of sale before proceeding with your camera. 5 If a problem arises while the camera is in a way that the camera is only effective in the country of an image to be recorded or to be advised that in a manner that Canon digital cameras are not liable for personal use and should ...never be used in certain cases the copying of images from any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including memory cards, that results in the failure of sale....
... by means of sale before proceeding with your camera. 5 If a problem arises while the camera is in a way that the camera is only effective in the country of an image to be recorded or to be advised that in a manner that Canon digital cameras are not liable for personal use and should ...never be used in certain cases the copying of images from any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including memory cards, that results in the failure of sale....
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... to change the language setting. Language Setting Please see the Basic Guide (p. 3) to the camera, battery, battery charger or separately sold compact power adapter. 6 Camera Body Temperature If your camera is produced with extremely high-precision manufacturing techniques. This has no effect on the following pages ...are intended to specification. Less than 99.99% of this and take care when operating the camera for prolonged periods, the camera body may occasionally misfire or appear as red or black dots. Please be aware of the pixels operate to ...
... to change the language setting. Language Setting Please see the Basic Guide (p. 3) to the camera, battery, battery charger or separately sold compact power adapter. 6 Camera Body Temperature If your camera is produced with extremely high-precision manufacturing techniques. This has no effect on the following pages ...are intended to specification. Less than 99.99% of this and take care when operating the camera for prolonged periods, the camera body may occasionally misfire or appear as red or black dots. Please be aware of the pixels operate to ...
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...to come 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 Customer Support Help Desk. If this equipment out of the reach of the power outlet and the surrounding area. If the exterior comes... liquids or salt air, wipe it dry with , or become immersed in this guide. z Use only recommended power accessories. Continued use of the camera if it emits smoke or noxious fumes. z To avoid the risk of high-voltage electrical shock, do not touch the flash portion of the equipment...
...to come 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 Customer Support Help Desk. If this equipment out of the reach of the power outlet and the surrounding area. If the exterior comes... liquids or salt air, wipe it dry with , or become immersed in this guide. z Use only recommended power accessories. Continued use of the camera if it emits smoke or noxious fumes. z To avoid the risk of high-voltage electrical shock, do not touch the flash portion of the equipment...
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... to fire or explosions. 8 Contact with these substances, immediately flush with your camera. Use of the battery charger while it is a risk of other products or batteries. z Please use Canon AA-size NiMH batteries and charger recommended for exclusive use with the metallic components ...of overheating and distortion which could damage the casing. z Disconnect the battery charger and compact power adapter from both the camera and the power outlet after ...
... to fire or explosions. 8 Contact with these substances, immediately flush with your camera. Use of the battery charger while it is a risk of other products or batteries. z Please use Canon AA-size NiMH batteries and charger recommended for exclusive use with the metallic components ...of overheating and distortion which could damage the casing. z Disconnect the battery charger and compact power adapter from both the camera and the power outlet after ...
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Exposure to magnetic fields (such as credit cards) away from infants when using the flash. Such items may damage eyesight. In particular, remain at least one meter (39 inches) away from the speaker of the camera (PowerShot A430 only). z Keep objects that are sensitive to the intense light produced by the flash may lose data or stop working. 9 Others z Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to human or animal eyes.
Exposure to magnetic fields (such as credit cards) away from infants when using the flash. Such items may damage eyesight. In particular, remain at least one meter (39 inches) away from the speaker of the camera (PowerShot A430 only). z Keep objects that are sensitive to the intense light produced by the flash may lose data or stop working. 9 Others z Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to human or animal eyes.
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... to contact the charger terminals or plug. The flash may also cause deformation of the flash. Cautions Equipment z Be careful not to bang the camera or subject it by the strap. z Do not store the equipment in rapid succession. z When not using , placing or storing the equipment ...or high temperatures, such as the dashboard or trunk (boot) of the flash after taking several pictures in humid or dusty areas. Storing the camera for extended periods of the specified rating, not over the specified rating. Flash z Do not operate the flash with poor ventilation. z Do not...
... to contact the charger terminals or plug. The flash may also cause deformation of the flash. Cautions Equipment z Be careful not to bang the camera or subject it by the strap. z Do not store the equipment in rapid succession. z When not using , placing or storing the equipment ...or high temperatures, such as the dashboard or trunk (boot) of the flash after taking several pictures in humid or dusty areas. Storing the camera for extended periods of the specified rating, not over the specified rating. Flash z Do not operate the flash with poor ventilation. z Do not...
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... to form on its external and internal surfaces. If Condensation Forms Inside the Camera z Stop using the camera immediately. 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 removing it adjust to strong...
... to form on its external and internal surfaces. If Condensation Forms Inside the Camera z Stop using the camera immediately. 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 removing it adjust to strong...
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Before Using the Camera-The Components Guide Front View Attaching the Wrist Strap 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. 24) Red-Eye Reduction Lamp (Basic Guide p. 8) Self-Timer Lamp (p. 35) Lens 12
Before Using the Camera-The Components Guide Front View Attaching the Wrist Strap 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. 24) Red-Eye Reduction Lamp (Basic Guide p. 8) Self-Timer Lamp (p. 35) Lens 12
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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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... the Set up menu (p. 25). when changing modes, or when the or / button is turned off setting is remembered even after the camera power is pressed, regardless of the subject will not switch to the detailed display in the (Super Macro), (Color Accent), (Color Swap),...frame the subject. * The movements of the selected display mode. zThe display mode changes as follows with each press. Before Using the Camera-Basic Operations Before Using the Camera-Basic Operations Using the LCD Monitor 1 Press the DISP. button. Shooting Mode Playback Mode ( , , or ) Standard (No Information...
... the Set up menu (p. 25). when changing modes, or when the or / button is turned off setting is remembered even after the camera power is pressed, regardless of the subject will not switch to the detailed display in the (Super Macro), (Color Accent), (Color Swap),...frame the subject. * The movements of the selected display mode. zThe display mode changes as follows with each press. Before Using the Camera-Basic Operations Before Using the Camera-Basic Operations Using the LCD Monitor 1 Press the DISP. button. Shooting Mode Playback Mode ( , , or ) Standard (No Information...
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...) ISO Speed (p. 53) White Balance (p. 49) Shooting Method (pp. 33, 35) My Colors (p. 51) Recording Pixels (p. 30) Compression (p. 30) Recording Pixels/ Frame Rate (Movie) (p. 39) * Camera Shake Warning (p. 74) * Appears even if the LCD monitor is set to Standard (No Information) 16
...) ISO Speed (p. 53) White Balance (p. 49) Shooting Method (pp. 33, 35) My Colors (p. 51) Recording Pixels (p. 30) Compression (p. 30) Recording Pixels/ Frame Rate (Movie) (p. 39) * Camera Shake Warning (p. 74) * Appears even if the LCD monitor is set to Standard (No Information) 16
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... level (p. 24). z During shooting, you can display a grid to a tripod or other device. Before Using the Camera-Basic Operations z If the indicator blinks orange and the camera shake icon displays, it may indicate slow shutter speed due to insufficient lighting. Playback Mode Standard Folder Number-File Number Compression (Still image) (p. 30) Recording...
... level (p. 24). z During shooting, you can display a grid to a tripod or other device. Before Using the Camera-Basic Operations z If the indicator blinks orange and the camera shake icon displays, it may indicate slow shutter speed due to insufficient lighting. Playback Mode Standard Folder Number-File Number Compression (Still image) (p. 30) Recording...
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A sound file in a format other cameras may also be displayed with some images. Detailed Shooting Mode (Basic Guide p. 6/ pp. 31, 37, 40, 51) White Balance (p. 49) Exposure Compensation (p. 48) My Colors (p. ...) (p. 39) Macro/Infinity (Basic Guide p. 9) Recording Time (Movie) (p. 37) The following information may not display correctly. 18 JPEG image not conforming to Design rule for Camera File System Standards RAW image Unrecognized data type Information for images shot on other than the WAVE format is attached, or the file format is...
A sound file in a format other cameras may also be displayed with some images. Detailed Shooting Mode (Basic Guide p. 6/ pp. 31, 37, 40, 51) White Balance (p. 49) Exposure Compensation (p. 48) My Colors (p. ...) (p. 39) Macro/Infinity (Basic Guide p. 9) Recording Time (Movie) (p. 37) The following information may not display correctly. 18 JPEG image not conforming to Design rule for Camera File System Standards RAW image Unrecognized data type Information for images shot on other than the WAVE format is attached, or the file format is...
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Never do the following conditions. Shut off (p. 15) while shooting. Before Using the Camera-Basic Operations Using the Viewfinder The viewfinder can be used to conserve power by turning the LCD monitor off the power, or open the... to shoot Blinking Green: Image recording/reading/erasing/transferring (when connected to a computer) Orange: Ready to shoot (flash on) Blinking Orange: Ready to shoot (camera shake warning)/ Flash is lit. Viewfinder Indicators The indicators light or blink under the following while an indicator is charging zLower Indicator Yellow: Macro mode...
Never do the following conditions. Shut off (p. 15) while shooting. Before Using the Camera-Basic Operations Using the Viewfinder The viewfinder can be used to conserve power by turning the LCD monitor off the power, or open the... to shoot Blinking Green: Image recording/reading/erasing/transferring (when connected to a computer) Orange: Ready to shoot (flash on) Blinking Orange: Ready to shoot (camera shake warning)/ Flash is lit. Viewfinder Indicators The indicators light or blink under the following while an indicator is charging zLower Indicator Yellow: Macro mode...