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Camera User Guide

dvanced

This guide explains camera features and procedures in detail.

ENGLISH

Before Using the Camera

Shooting

Playback/Erasing

Print/Transfer Settings

Customizing the Camera

Appendix

Troubleshooting

Shooting/Viewing Images on a TV Set

List of Messages

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Main Features

Playback

Plays movies (

Auto PlayEditing

Edits movies

Records soustill images.

Printing

Makes printing easy with the Print

Al t C b dP

Shooting Automatically

shooting settinparticular cond(Special Scen

Changes imagcreate special (Color Accent,modes)

Automacamera orienta

Intelligent Orien

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Conventions Used in this

Icons appearing below titles indicate the modes in

procedure can be used. In the example below, thebe used in the following shooting modes.

• (Manual) • (Special Scene)

• * (Manual) • * (Super Macro)

• * (Color Accent) • * (Color Swap)

* Black square icons are modes in the FUNC. menu.

• See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode

In this guide, the Basic Camera User Guide is referBasic Guide, and the Advanced Camera User Guid

as the Advanced Guide.

Switching between FocusingShooting Mode

This mark denotes issues that may affect the came

This mark denotes additional topics that complemeoperating procedures.

This icon appears for functions and notes that aPowerShot A430.

You can use SD* memory cards and MultiMediaCards wTh d ll ti l ll d d i th

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Table of Contents

Items marked with a are lists or charts that summ

functions or procedures.

Please Read. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Preventing Malfunctions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Using the LCD Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor . . . .

Using the Viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Power Saving Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Menus and Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Menu List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Resetting Settings to Their Default Values. . . . .

Formatting Memory Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Changing the Recording Pixels and Compression (

Magnified Close-Up Shooting (Super Macro). . .

Using the Digital Zoom. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Continuous Shooting

Conventions Used in this Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Handling Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Before Using the Camera—The Components Gu

Before Using the Camera—Basic Operations . .

Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Shooting in a My Colors Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Adjusting the ISO Speed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Setting the Auto Rotate Function . . . . . . . .

Creating an Image Destination (Folder) . . . . . .

Resetting the File Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Magnifying Images. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback).

Viewing Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Editing Movies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Rotating Images in the Display . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Attaching Sound Memos to Images. . . . .

Automated Playback (Auto Play) . . . . . . . . . . .

Protecting Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Erasing All Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Setting the DPOF Print Settings . . . . . . . . . . . .

Setting the DPOF Transfer Settings . . . . . . . . .

Changing My Camera Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

When the power is turned on . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

LCD monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Playback/Erasing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Print Settings/Transfer Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . .

Shooting/Viewing Images on a TV set . . .

Customizing the Camera (My Camera Set

Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Battery Handling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Handling the Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Replacing the Date Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Using an AC Adapter Kit (Sold Separately) . . . .

Using Rechargeable Batteries (Sold Separately

Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separ

Camera Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Appendix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

INDEX. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode . . .

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Handling Precautions

Test Shots

Before you try to photograph important subjects, werecommend that you shoot several trial images to ccamera is operating and being operated correctly.

Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affdistributors are not liable for any consequential damfrom any malfunction of a camera or accessory, inccards, that results in the failure of an image to be rerecorded in a way that is machine readable.

Warning Against Copyright Infringement

Please note that Canon digital cameras are intendeuse and should never be used in a manner that infrcontravenes international or domestic copyright lawregulations. Please be advised that in certain casesimages from performances, exhibitions, or commer

by means of a camera or other device may contraveother legal rights even if the image was shot for per

Warranty Limitations

For information on your camera's warranty, please Canon European Warranty System (EWS) Booklet your camera.

For Canon Customer Support contacts, please sEuropean Warranty System (EWS) Booklet.

Please Read

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Language Setting

Please see the Basic Guide (p. 3) to change the lan

Before using the camera, please ensure that you r

understand the safety precautions described below

ensure that the camera is operated correctly.

The safety precautions noted on the following page

to instruct you in the safe and correct operation of tits accessories to prevent injuries or damage to yo

persons and equipment.

Equipment refers to the camera, battery, battery chseparately sold compact power adapter.

Camera Body Temperature

If your camera is used for prolonged periods, the camay become warm. Please be aware of this and ta

operating the camera for an extended period.

About the LCD Monitor

The LCD monitor is produced with extremely high-pmanufacturing techniques. More than 99.99% of thoperate to specification. Less than 0.01% of the pix

occasionally misfire or appear as red or black dots.effect on the recorded image and does not constitumalfunction.

Safety Precautions

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Warnings

Equipment

Do not aim the camera directly into the sun ointense light sources that could damage you

Store this equipment out of the reach of children aAccidental damage by a child could result in serio

• Wrist strap: Placement of the strap around the chresult in asphyxiation.

• Memory card: It may be swallowed accidentally. contact a doctor immediately.

Do not attempt to disassemble or alter any paequipment that is not expressly described in

To avoid the risk of high-voltage electrical shotouch the flash portion of the camera if it has b

Stop operating the equipment immediately if or noxious fumes.

Do not allow the equipment to come into con

become immersed in, water or other liquids. comes into contact with liquids or salt air, wipsoft, absorbent cloth.

Continued use of the equipment may result in fire shock. Immediately turn the camera power off andcamera battery or unplug the power cord from the

Please consult your camera distributor or the closeCustomer Support Help Desk.

Do not use substances containing alcohol, bthinners or other flammable substances to cl

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Battery

Do not place the battery near a heat source ordirect flame or heat.

The battery should not be immersed in water o Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply

battery.

Avoid dropping or subjecting the batteries to impacts that could damage the casing.

Use only recommended batteries and accessoUse of batteries not expressly recommended for th

may cause explosions or leaks, resulting in fire, injudamage to the surroundings. In the event that a batthe eyes, mouth, skin or clothing contact these subimmediately flush with water and seek medical ass

Disconnect the battery charger and compact pfrom both the camera and the power outlet aftor when they are not in use to avoid fire and o

Do not place anything, such as tablecloths, cabedding or cushions, on top of the battery ch

is charging.Continued use over a long period may cause the unand distort, resulting in fire.

Please use Canon AA-size NiMH batteries andrecommended for use with these batteries.

The compact power adapter are designed for with your camera. Do not use it with other probatteries.

There is a risk of overheating and distortion which cfire or electrical shock.

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Others

Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to animal eyes. Exposure to the intense light pr

flash may damage eyesight.In particular, remain at least one meter (39 inches)infants when using the flash.

Keep objects that are sensitive to magnetic fcredit cards) away from the speaker of the ca(PowerShot A430 only).

Such items may lose data or stop working.

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Cautions

Equipment

Be careful not to bang the camera or subject impacts or shocks that could lead to injury orequipment when wearing or holding it by the

Do not store the equipment in humid or dusty

Do not allow metal objects (such as pins or ke

contact the charger terminals or plug.Such conditions could lead to fire, electrical shock damage.

Avoid using, placing or storing the equipmensubject to strong sunlight or high temperature

dashboard or trunk (boot) of a car. Ensure that the battery charger is plugged int

outlet of the specified rating, not over the speDo not use if the power cord or plug are damafully plugged into the outlet.

Do not use in locations with poor ventilation.

The above-mentioned can cause leakage, overheaexplosion, resulting in fire, burns or other injuries. Htemperatures may also cause deformation of the ca

When not using the camera for extended perioremove the battery from the camera or battery

store the equipment in a safe place.Storing the camera for extended periods with battewill cause battery leakage and damage the camera

Flash

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Preventing Malfunctio

Avoid Strong Magnetic Field

Never place the camera in close proximity to eor other equipment generating strong electrofields.

Exposure to strong magnetic fields may cause macorrupt image data.

Avoid Condensation Related Pro

When moving the equipment rapidly betweentemperatures, you can avoid condensation bequipment in an airtight, resealable plastic baadjust to temperature changes slowly before

from the bag.Moving the equipment rapidly between hot and colmay cause condensation (water droplets) to form oand internal surfaces.

If Condensation Forms Inside the

Stop using the camera immediately.Continued use may damage the equipment. Remocard and battery or compact power adapter from thwait until the moisture evaporates completely befouse.

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Before Using the Camera—The Compo

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

Attachi

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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

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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)/ (Magnify) (w button (Basic Guide p. 8/p. 32, 58)

(Macro)/ (Infinity)/ button (Basic Guide

(Flash)/ button (Basic Guide p. 8)

B f U i th C B i O

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Before Using the Camera—Basic O

The LCD monitor on or off setting is remembthe camera power is turned off.

The LCD monitor does not shut off in the (Color Accent), (Color Swap), (S(Movie) mode.

The LCD monitor will not switch to the detathe index playback mode (p. 59).

LCD Monitor BrightnessThe brightness of the LCD monitor can be adjusted

Using the LCD Monitor

1 Press the DISP. button.

The display mode changes as follows with e

In the shooting modes, the shooting information approximately 6 sec. when changing modes, or w

/ button is pressed, regardless of the selec

Shooting Mode Playback

( , , or ) ( )Standard Standard

(No Information)

Detailed Detailed(Information View)

Off No Informa

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Shooting mode

Information Displayed on the LC

Exposure Compensation (p. 48)

Recording Pixels (p. 30)

Low Battery (p. 85)

Macro/Infinity

Shooting Mode (Basic Guide p. 5/p. 31, 37, 40, 51)

Spot Frame

*

(Red)

Movie Record

*

Zoom Magnification (p. 32)*

• Stills: Recordable Sh• Movies: Remaining T

Elapsed Tim

*

*

Flash (Basic

AF Frame (p. 46)

*

Grid Lines* (p. 24)

* *

ISO Speed (p. 53)

Folder Creation (p. 55)

Auto Rotate (

Compression (p. 30)

*

*

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If the indicator blinks orange and the camerdisplays, it may indicate slow shutter speedinsufficient lighting. Increase the ISO speedsetting other than (Flash off), or attach ttripod or other device.

During shooting, you can display a grid to hdetermine if your camera is level (p. 24).

Playback Mode

Standard

Protection Status (p. 64)

Folder Number-File Number

Shooting Date/Tim

Displayed image number Total number of images

Recording Pixels (S

Movie (p. 37)

WAVE Format Sound (p. 18)

Compression (Still i

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Detailed

The following information may also be displayed with

A sound file in a format other than the WAVE formatfile format is not recognized.

JPEG image not conforming to Design rule for CamStandards

RAW image

Unrecognized data type

Exposure CompenWhite Balance (p. 49)

ISO Speed (p. 53)

Recording Pixels/Frame Rate (Movies) (p. 39)

Flash (Basic Guide

Metering Mode (p.

My Colors (p. 51)

Shooting Mode (Ba

p. 31, 37, 40, 51)

Macro/Infinity (Bas

Recording Time (M

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This camera is equipped with a power saving functio

will shut off in the following circumstances. Press theagain to restore power.

* Default Setting (time can be changed).

The power saving function will not activate dor while the camera is connected to a compu

The power saving function settings can be c

Power Saving Function

Shooting Mode Powers down approximately 3 minucontrol is accessed on the camera. Tautomatically turns off 1 minute* afteis accessed even if [Auto Power Dow

Press any button other than the powor change the camera orientation wi

A430) to turn the LCD monitor back

Playback Mode or

Connected to a Printer

Powers down approximately 5 minucontrol is accessed on the camera.

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Menus are used to set the shooting and playback s

as such camera settings as the date/time and electfollowing menus are available.

FUNC. Menu

Rec., Play, Print, Set up, and My Camera

FUNC. Menu

This menu sets many of the common shooting func

Set the camera to the shooting mode.

Press the FUNC./SET button.Use the or button to select a menu item

Some items may not be selectable in some sho

Use the or button to select an option fo

Menus and Settings

Rec Play Print Set up and

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Rec., Play, Print, Set up, and

Camera Menus

Convenient settings for shooting, playback or printin

with these menus.

Press the MENU button.

Use the or button to switch between me

Use the or button to select menu items.Some items may not be selectable in some shoo

Use the or button to select an option.

Menu items followed by an ellipsis (...) can only

* This example shows the Rec. menu.

* In playback mode, the Play menu, Print menu, Set up My Camera menu displays.

You can switchbetween menus with

the buttonwhen this part isselected.

(Rec.) Menu

(Play) Menu (Set up) M

(Print) Menu (My Came

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FUNC. Menu

Menu List

Menu Item Reference Pa

Manual Mode

Manual Basic Guide p

Super Macro p. 31

Color Accent p. 42

Color Swap p. 43

Stitch Assist (Left to Right)p. 40

Stitch Assist (Right to Left)

Special Scene Mode Basic Guide pMovie Mode p. 37

Exposure Compensation p. 48

ISO Speed p. 53

White Balance p. 49Drive Mode (Shooting Method)

Singlep. 33

Continuous Shooting

Self-Timer (10-sec.)

p. 35Self-Timer (2-sec.)

Self-Timer (Custom)

My Colors p 51

Rec Menu

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Rec. Menu

*1 Allows you to display a grid (9 sections) on the LCD mondetermining the X- and Y-axis of the subject and composgrid lines will not be recorded in the image.

Play Menu

Menu Item Options

AiAF On*/Off

Metering Mode * Evaluative,Center-Weighted Average,Spot

AF-assist Beam On*/Off

Digital Zoom On/Off*

(On in standard movie mode.)

Review Off/2*–10 seconds/Hold

Save Original On/Off*

Grid Lines*1

On/Off* Date Stamp Off*/Date/Date & Time

Menu Item Reference Page

Auto Play p. 64

Protect p. 64

Rotate p. 62 Erase All p. 65

Sound Memo p. 62

T f O d 69

Set up Menu

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Set up Menu

Menu Item Options Referenc

Mute On/Off* Set to [On] to silencexcept the warning the memory card sloopen while data is bthe memory card. (B

Volume Off/1/2*/3/4/5 Adjusts the volume

operation, self-timerplayback sounds. Tbe adjusted if [Mute

Start-up Vol. Adjusts the volumesound when the cam

Operation Vol. Adjusts the volumesound when any bushutter button is preoperation.

Selftimer Vol. Adjusts the volumesound played 2 sec

is released.Shutter Volume Adjusts the volume

played when the shshutter sound does movie is recording.

Playback Vol. Adjusts the volume

and sound memos.

LCD Brightness –7 to 0 to +7* Use the or butbrightness. If you prbutton, the display r

Power Saving p 20

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Power Saving p. 20

Auto PowerDown

On*/Off Sets whether or not tautomatically powersperiod of time elapse

camera being operat

Display Off 10 sec./20 sec./30 sec./1 min.*/2 min./3min.

Sets the length of timmonitor turns off wheoperation is performe

Date/Time Basic Guide (p. 2)

Format p. 29

File Number Continuous*/ Auto Reset

p. 57

Create Folder p. 55

Create New

Folder

Check mark

(On)/No checkmark (Off)

Creates a folder for t

session.

Auto Create Off*/Daily/Monday-Sunday/Monthly

You can also set a c

Auto Rotate On*/Off p. 54

Lens Retract 1 min.*/0 sec. Adjusts the timing it tto retract after enterimode from Shooting

Language Basic Guide (p. 3)

Video System

NTSC/PAL p. 71

Print Method Auto*/(PictBridge

See below*2

My Camera Menu

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My Camera Menu

Menu Item Options Summary

Start-upImage

Off/On* Select whether to display the sstart-up screen when the cameturned on

Start-upSound

Off/On* Select whether to play the set sup sound when the camera is t

on.

OperationSound

Off/On* Select whether to activate opersounds when any button other the shutter button is pressed.

Selftimer

Sound

Off/On* Select whether to have a set so

notify you 2 sec. before a self-tshooting.

ShutterSound

Off/On* Select whether to activate the ssound when the shutter button pressed fully.

Resetting Settings to Their Defau

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Settings cannot be reset when the camera is ccomputer or to a printer.

The following cannot be reset.- Shooting mode- The (Date/Time) and (Language) o

(Set up) menu (p. 26)

- (Video System) (p. 26)

- White balance data recorded with the cusbalance function (p. 50)

- Colors specified in the (Color Accent)(Color Swap) (p. 43) modes

- Newly added My Camera settings (

Resetting Settings to Their Defau

1 (Set up) Menu (Reset All).

See Menus and Settings (p. 22)

2 Select [OK] and press theFUNC./SET button.

Formatting Memory Cards

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You should always format a new memory card or on

you wish to erase all images and other data.

Formatting Memory Cards

Please note that formatting (initializing) a meerases all data, including protected images atypes.

1 (Set up) Menu (Format)button.

See Menus and Settings (p. 22).

2 Select [OK] and press the

FUNC./SET button.To perform a low level format, use

the button to select [Low LevelFormat] and the or button toadd a check mark.

If [Low Level Format] is selected,you can cancel formatting partway by pressiSET button. You can still use the memory caproblem even if formatting was halted partwais erased completely

Shooting

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g

Approximate Values for Recording Pix

Changing the Recording PixCompression (Still Images)

Shooting Mo

1 FUNC. Menu * (Compression/Recor

See Menus and Settings (p. 21).Use the or button to select

recording pixels settings.

* Default setting.

2 Press the Menu button.

Use the or button to selectcompression and press theFUNC./SET button.

Recording Pixels Purp

(Large)2272 × 1704

pixels

High Print up to A4-size

210 × 297 mm (8.3

Print up to Letter s

1600 1200 Wh i ti t t d

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* Paper sizes vary according to region.

Approximate Values for Compression

See Image Data Sizes (Estimated) (p. 103) See Memory Cards and Estimated Capacit

You can shoot a subject from as close as 1 cm (0.39 i

focal distance) with an area of 17 × 13 mm (0.67 × 0.5maximum wide angle setting.

(Postcard Date

Imprint Mode)

1600 × 1200

pixels

When printing to postcard

the compression rate is se

(Wide) 2272 × 1280pixels

Print on wide paper (Reco

height-to-width aspect rati

recorded are left black.)

Compression Purpose

Superfine High Quality Shoot higher quality im

Fine Shoot normal quality im

Normal Normal Shoot more images

Magnified Close-Up Shootin(SupeShooting M

1 FUNC. Menu (Super Macro).

Using the Digital Zoom

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By combining the digital and optical zooms, you canimages 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.(Super macro: approximately 3.6x max.)

Movies (standard): approximately 6.4x max.

Using the Digital ZoomShooting Mode

The digital zoom cannot be used when the LCD mo The digital zoom cannot be used with (Post

Mode) or (Wide) recording pixels.

1 (Rec.) Menu (Digital Zoom


[On] is the default setting forSuper Macro and Movie(standard).

2 Press button and shoot.

The combined digital and optical zoom setting

Continuous Shooting

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In this mode, the camera shoots continuously whilebutton is held down. In addition, continuous shootin(p. 102) at a consistent interval (smooth continuous recommended memory card* until the memory card

* A super high-speed SDC-512MSH memory card (sold sebeen low level formatted (p. 29) before shooting is recom

This reflects standard shooting criteria established by Camay vary according to the subject and shooting condition

Even if continuous shooting suddenly stops, the memoryfull.

To Cancel Continuous Shooting

FUNC Menu

Continuous ShootingShooting Mode

1 FUNC./Menu * (Drive Mode)


* Default setting.

2 Shoot.

The camera will continue to record successivthe shutter button is held down. Recording w

the shutter button is released.

Postcard Date Imprint Mode

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You can shoot images with the optimal settings for pcomposing them inside the print area (width-to-heighapproximately 3:2) shown in the LCD monitor.

For printing instructions, refer to the Direct Prin

Postcard Date Imprint ModeShooting Mode

1 FUNC. Menu * (Compression/RPixels) (Postcard).

See Menus and Settings (p. 21).The recording pixels are set to

(1600 × 1200) and thecompression to (Fine).

When you press the shutterbutton halfway, the area outside

the size of the postcard that willnot get printed grays out.

* Default setting.

The digital zoom cannot be used in this mode

Embedding the Date in the ImaYou can embed the date in image data when (PDate Imprint Mode) is selected.

Ensure that the camera's date/time is s

f ( )

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You can set the shutter to a 10 sec. ( ) or 2 sec. delay custom delay time and number of shots ( Custom Timafter the shutter button is pressed.

beforehand (p. 26).

The date stamp cannot be deleted fromdata once it has been set.

Using the Self-Timer Shooting Mode

1 FUNC. Menu * (Drive

Mode) / / .See Menus and Settings (p. 21).

The following occurs with eachoption.

- : 2 sec. before the shutter

releases, the self-timer soundand lamp will speed up.

- : The self-timer sound will play when theis pressed and the shutter will release 2 se

- : You can change the delay time and nu(p. 36). , , and modes cannot be

* Default setting.

2 Shoot.

Wh th h tt b tt i d f ll th

Changing the Delay Time and N

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g g y

of Shots ( ).

You can change the delay time (0–10, 15, 20, 30

number of shots (1–10).

1 FUNC. Menu (Drive Mode)


2 Press the MENU button.Use the or to select the [Delay]/[Sho

the or to change settings, then pressSET button.

The self-timer sound willbehave as follows.

- If a delay time of over 2sec. has been specified,the self-timer sound willstart and play rapidly2 sec. before the

specified delay.- If multiple shots have been specified for t

option, the sound will play for the first sho

Movie Shooting

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The following movie modes are available. You can record movies with sound.

gShoo

Standard

You can select the recording pixels/frame rate a

digital zoom can be used while shooting in this m

• Recording Pixels/Frame Rate: [ (640 × 480) 10 fram

[ (320 × 240) 30 frames/sec.]• PowerShot A430: Max. Clip Size: 1 GB*2

PowerShot A420: Max. Clip Length: 3 minutes

Compact

Since the recording pixels are low, this mode

sending movies as e-mail attachments or whe

card capacity is low.• Recording Pixels/Frame Rate: [ (160 × 120) 15 fram

• Max. Clip Length: 3 minutes

Color

Accent

You can shoot with all other colors, other than

specified in the LCD monitor, in black and wh

As with the Standard mode, you can select thframe rate and record.

• Recording Pixels/Frame Rate: [ (640 × 480) 10 fram

[ (320 × 240) 30 frames/sec.]

• PowerShot A430: Max. Clip Size: 1 GB*2

PowerShot A420: Max. Clip Length: 3 minutes

Color

S

You can change a specified color on the LCD

another (p. 43).*1

As with the Standard mode you can select th

1 FUNC. Menu * (Standard).

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Use the or button to select a

movie mode and press the FUNC./SET button.

In (Standard), (Color Accent), or (Color Swap)modes, you can change therecording pixels/frame rate (p. 39).

* Default setting.

2 Shoot.

Pressing the shutter button halfway automatiexposure, focus and white balance settings.

Pressing the shutter button fully starts record

Recording will include sound simultane

During shooting the recording time and a redon the LCD monitor.

Pressing the shutter button fully again stops Recording will stop automatically under the fo

circumstances.- When the maximum recording capacity or t

- When the internal memory and the memoryfull

You are recommended to use a memory cabeen formatted in your camera to shoot mo

The card supplied with the camera may be

further formatting.

Be careful of the following while recording.

T t t t h th i h

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Before recording, you can set the white bal QuickTime 3.0 or later is required to play ba

(Data type: AVI/Compression method: Moticomputer. QuickTime (for Windows) is inclu

Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk. On thplatform, this program is standard with Mac

- Try not to touch the microphone.- Do not press any buttons other than the

The sound that the buttons make when p

recorded in the movie.- The camera will automatically adjust the

white balance to suit the shooting conditrecording. Please note, however, that thby the camera while automatically adjusexposure may also be recorded.

Changing Recording Pixels and Fra

Rates (Movies)

You can change the recording pixels/frame rate the movie shooting mode is set to (Standard Accent), or (Color Swap).

1 FUNC. Menu * (Recording Pix

Frame Rate).See Menus and Settings (p. 21).

Use the or button toselect the recording pixels/

Recording Pixels/Frame Rates

Frame rates indicate the number of frames recorded or play

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Frame rates indicate the number of frames recorded or play

second. The higher the frame rate, the smoother the appea

* The recording pixels/frame rate are fixed in the (Comp

See Image Data Sizes (Estimated) (p. 103). See Memory Cards and Estimated Capacitie

Stitch Assist can be used to shoot overlapping imagebe merged (stitched) to create one panoramic imagecomputer.

Recording Pixels F

Standard

Color Accent

Color Swap

640 × 480 pixels 10

320 × 240 pixels 30

Compact* 160 × 120 pixels 15

Shooting Panoramic Images(Stitch

Shooting Mo

1 FUNC. Menu / (Stitch Assis

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You can select from the following two

shooting directions.- Left to right horizontally

- Right to left horizontally

2 Shoot the first frame inthe sequence.

The exposure and white balanceare set and locked with the firstimage.

3 Compose the second image so thoverlaps a portion of the first and

Use the or button to return the previous imarecorded images.

Minor discrepancies in the overlapping portiocorrected when the images are stitched toge

4 Repeat the procedure for additio

A sequence may contain up to 26 images.

Press the FUNC./SET button after the last s

The settings for the first image are applied

image onward.

Changing the Colors and Sh

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You can easily change the colors in an image when both stills and movies, allowing you to enjoy producieffects. Depending on the shooting conditions, howemay appear rough or you may not get the expected photographing important subjects, we recommend taand checking the results. By setting the [Save Origin

(p. 45) to [On] when shooting stills, you can also recaltered image and the original, unaltered image.

Depending on the Special Scene mode, the ISincrease, increasing the amount of noise in the

Shooting with Color Accent Mode

Shooting Mode

Color Accent Shoot with all colors, with the exc

color specified in the LCD monito

white.

Color Swap Specify a color in the LCD monito

another color replacing the one sp

specified color can only be swapp

other color.

1 FUNC. Menu (Color Accent: st(Color Accent: movie) FUNC./

button.

See Menus and


Th ill it h t l

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The default Color Accent is green. You may not obtain the expected results aftmode if you use the flash.

The specified Color Accent is retained evenpower is turned off.

Shooting with Color Swap Mode

The camera will switch to colorinput mode, and the display willalternate between the originalimage and the color accent image(using the previously set color).

3 Aim the camera so that the color yretain appears at the center of th

monitor and press the

button.Only one color can be specified.

You can use the or button to specify thcolors that are retained. -5: Only takes the color that you want to ret+5: Also takes colors close to the one that you


This completes the setting.

1 FUNC. Menu (Color Swap: stil(Color Swap: movie) FUNC./SE

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(Color Swap: movie) FUNC./SE

See Menus andSettings (p. 21).


The camera will switch to colorinput mode, and the display willalternate between the originalimage and the color swap image(using the previously set color).

3 Aim the camera so that the color ychange appears at the center of t

monitor and press the button.

Only one color can be specified.

You can use the or button to specify thecolors that are retained. -5: Only takes the color that you want to cha

+5: Also takes colors close to the one that yochange.

4 Aim the camera so that the desire

Still images Movies

You may not obtain the expected results aftmode if you use the flash.

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mode if you use the flash. The colors specified in the Color Swap mod

even if the camera's power is turned off.

Saving Original Images

Not only can you save images with altered coloshooting still images with the Color Accent or Cmodes, but you can also choose to save the orig

(before the color change).

1 (Rec.) Menu (Save OrigOn/Off*.


If [On] is selected, theimages will 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 h

number.* Default setting

If (Save Original) is set to [On]- Only the image set with Color Accent or

is displayed on the LCD monitor during s- The image displayed on the LCD monito

immediately after shooting is the one sho

Switching between Focusing

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The AF frame indicates the area of the composition camera focuses. You can set the AF frame in the fol

The focus is locked to the center AF frame wzoom is used.

The AF frame will display as follows (when the LC- AiAF Set to [On]

Shooting Mode

PowerShot

A430

On

The camera detects the subject and hig

frames, from 9 available points, that it w

determine the focus.

PowerShot

A420

OnThe camera detects the subject and higframes, from 5 available points, that it w

determine the focus.

Off

The camera focuses using the center A

convenient for focusing on a specific pa

with greater certainty.

1 (Rec.) Menu (AiAF) [On]*/


(Fireworks) and (Kids&Pets)

modes cannot be set.* Default setting

Shooting Hard-to-Focus Sub(Foc

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It may be difficult to focus on the following types of

Subjects with extremely low contrast to the surrou

Scenes with a mixture of near and far subjects

Subjects with extremely bright objects at the center o

Subjects that are moving quickly

Subjects through glass: Try to shoot as close to the

possible to reduce the chances of light reflecting ba

When shooting with the focus lock using the Lsetting [AiAF] to [Off] (p. 24) in the (Rec.) recommended since the camera focuses usin

frame only.

(FocShooting Mode

1 Aim the camera so that an objecsame focal distance as the main

centered in the viewfinder or in tframe displayed on the LCD moni

2 Press the shutter button halfway

3 Re-aim the camera to compose t

desired and press the shutter but

Switching between Metering

Metering Methods

Appropriate for standard shooting co

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Adjust the exposure compensation setting to avoid msubject too dark when it is backlit or shot against a brior to avoid making lights appear too bright in night sh

Evaluative

including backlit scenes. The camera

into several zones for metering. It eva

lighting conditions, such as the positiothe brightness, the direct light, and th

and adjusts the settings to the correct

main subject.

Center

Weighted

Average

Averages the light metered from the

gives greater weight to the subject m

center.

Spot

Meters the area within the spot at the

LCD monitor. Use this setting when y

the exposure on the subject in the ce

monitor.

Adjusting the Exposure CompShooting Mode

1 FUNC. Menu * (Exposure Comp

See Menus and Settings (p. 21).Use the or button to adjust

the exposure compensation andpress the FUNC./SET button

Adjusting the Tone (White BShooting Mode

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Normally, the (Auto) white balance setting selecwhite balance. When the (Auto) setting cannot looking colors, change the white balance using a seappropriate to the light source.

White Balance Settings

Shooting Mode

1 FUNC. Menu * (Auto).


Use the or button to select awhite balance setting and pressthe FUNC./SET button.

* Default setting.

Auto Settings are automatically set by the

Day Light For recording outdoors on a bright dCloudy For recording under overcast, shad

TungstenFor recording under tungsten and b

wavelength fluorescent lighting

FluorescentFor recording under warm-white, co

white (3-wavelength) fluorescent lig

Fluorescent HFor recording under daylight fluores

fluorescent-type 3-wavelength lighti

For recording with the optimal white

Using the Custom White Balanc

You can set a custom white balance to obtain th

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You can set a custom white balance to obtain thsetting for the shooting conditions by having the evaluate an object, such as a piece of white papthat you wish to establish as the standard white

In particular, take a custom white balance readinfollowing situations that are difficult for the (Ato detect correctly.

Shooting close-ups

Shooting subjects of monotone color (such as sky, sShooting with a peculiar source of light (such a

mercury-vapor lamp)

1 FUNC. Menu

(Auto) (Custom).See Menus and Settings (p. 21).

2 Aim the camera at a piece of whior cloth and press the MENU butt

If you are viewing it with the LCD monitor, the center frame is completely filled with timage. If you are using the optical viewfind

that the entire field is filled.

You are recommended to set the shootin

- ISO Speed- Flash

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You can alter the overall impression of an image an

My Colors Settings

Setting the flash to on, on (with Red-Reduction), or off is recommended. If

fires when reading the white balancethe flash set to (Auto) or (AutoEye Reduction), make sure that you aflash when you shoot.

Since the white balance data cannot beStitch Assist mode, preset the white balselecting [Stitch Assist] in the FUNC. m

The camera will retain the custom whitesetting that you record even if you resetto the default settings (p. 28).

Shooting in a My Colors MoShooting Mode

My Colors Off Records normally.

VividEmphasizes the contrast and c

record bold colors.

Neutral Tones down the contrast and crecord neutral hues.

Sepia Records in sepia tones.

1 FUNC. Menu * (My Colors Off


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The ISO speed will increase with some setting

increase the noise in the image.

Use the or button to select aMy Colors mode.

To select (B/W), select *(Sepia) and press the Menubutton. Pressing the Menu buttonagain brings back the (Sepia)option.

ModeSet the camera to a custom color mode and (below).

Other than ModePress the FUNC./SET button to return to the screen and begin shooting.

* Default setting.

2 Shoot.

Setting the Camera to a Custom

Mode

You can adjust the contrast, sharpness, saturatiogreen, blue, or skin tone balance and shoot.

1 (Custom Color) Menu butt

2 Use the or button to selec[Contrast], [Sharpness], [Satur[R d] [G ] [Bl ] [Ski

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Raise the ISO speed when you wish to reduce the eshake, turn the flash off when shooting in a dark are

[Red], [Green], [Blue], or [Skin and the or button to adjustcolor balance.

The altered color willdisplay.

3 Press the FUNC./SET button.

This completes the setting.

If you press the Menu button at this poinreturn to the screen where you can selec

Colors mode.

Adjusting the ISO Speed

Shooting Mo

Select anitem toadjust.

Setting the Auto Rotate FShooting Mo

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Your camera is equipped with an Intelligent Orientatdetects the orientation of an image shot with the camvertically and automatically rotates it to the correct orviewing it in the LCD monitor.

When the camera is held vertically to shoot,Orientation sensor judges the upper end to b

Shooting Mo

Playb

1 (Set up) Menu (Auto Rotate)See Menus and Settings (p. 22).

When the Auto Rotate function is setto [On] and the LCD monitor is set tothe detailed display mode, the

(normal), (right end is down) or(left end is down) will appear in

the display.* Default setting

This function may not operate correctly whe

is pointed straight up or down. Check that th

pointing in the right direction, If it is not, set t

function to [Off].

Even if the Auto Rotate function is set to [On], timages downloaded to a computer will depend

software used to download the images.

- When the Auto Rotate function is set to [mode, images will be rotated to their correthe LCD monitor regardless of the camer

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the LCD monitor regardless of the camerwhen shooting.

You can create a new folder at any time and the recwill be automatically saved to that folder.

Create a folder the next time you sho

Creating an Image DestinatioShooting Mode

Play

Create New Folder

Creates a new folder the next time

images. To create an additional fo

another check mark.

Auto Create

To create a new folder the next tim

a specified date and time, specify

time (p. 56).

1 (Set up) Menu

(Create Folder).See Menus and Settings (p. 22).

2 Place a check mark beside

Setting the Day or Time for Automatic Fol

2 Use the or button toselect a day for the [Auto

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Up to 2000 images can be saved into one foldewill automatically be created when you record number.

The images you shoot are automatically assigned filecan select how the file number is assigned.

select a day for the [AutoCreate] option and a time in

the [Time] option Menubutton.

displays when the specifiedtime arrives. The symbol will cease to displayfolder is created.

Resetting the File Number Shooting Mode

Playb

1 (Set up) Menu (File Numb[Auto Reset]/[Continuous].*


Auto Reset

The image and folder number are reset to

(100-0001).* This is convenient for manag

folder-by-folder basis.

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* When a blank memory card is used. If a memory card wi

used, the 7-digit number for the last recorded folder and iwith the last one on the card, and the larger of the two isbasis for new images.

File and Folder Numbers

Recorded images are assigned consecutive file numwith 0001 and ranging up to 9999, while folders arenumbers starting with 100 and ranging up to 999. Uimages can be saved into a single folder.

Images may be saved to a new folder when there

free space even if the total number of images in athan 2,000 because the following types of image a

saved together into the same folder.

images from continuous shooting

New Folder Created Memory Card Exc

Continuous

Memory Card 1 Memory Card 1

Auto Reset

Memory Card 1 Memory Card 1

Playback/Erasing

See the Bas

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See the Bas

To Cancel the Magnified Display

Press the zoom lever toward. (You can also cance

Magnifying Images

1 Press the button.

will display and a magnified

portion of the image will display.

You can change the magnification

level with the or button.

Images can be magnified up to afactor of approximately 10x.

2 Press the FUNC./SET button and u, or button to move around

will display.

If you press the FUNC./SET button once morswitches to image advance mode and

You can use the or button to advance to

previous image at the same level of magnific

The image advance mode cancels when you

FUNC./SET button again.

Approxim

the Magn

Viewing Images in Sets of N(Index P

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To Return to Single Image Playback

Press the FUNC./SET button at least 1 second.

1 Display an image bypressing the FUNC./SETbutton at least 1 second.

Up to nine images can be viewed

at once in index playback.

Use the , , or button tochange the image selection.

Viewing Movies

Movies cannot be played in the index playbac

1 Display a movie andpress the FUNC./SET

button.

Images with a icon are

movies.

Movie Co

Operating the Movie Control Panel

Exit (Single image playback)

Print (Only appears when connected to a printer F

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Use the television's controls to adjustwhen playing a movie on a TV set (p. 71).

The sound cannot be played in slow m

playback.

You can delete portions of recorded movies.

Print (Only appears when connected to a printer. Frefer to your Direct Print documentation.)

Play

Slow Motion Playback (You can use the button to s

button to speed up playback.)

Displays the first frame

Previous Frame (Rewinds if the FUNC./SET button is

Next Frame (Fast Forwards if the FUNC./SET button

Displays the last frame

Edit (Switches to movie editing mode) (p. 60)

Editing Movies

Protected movies and movies 1 second or lescannot be edited.

1 S l t (Edit) i th

2 Use the or button to select Beginning) or (Cut End) and thbutton to specify the point ( ) at

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It may take approximately 3 minutes to save aIf the battery runs out of charge partway througclips cannot be saved. When editing movies,

p y p ( )cut.

To check a temporarily edited movie, select

press the FUNC./SET button.

Selecting (Exit) cancels the edit and res

control panel.

3 Select (Save) and press the FUbutton.

4 Select [New File] or [Overwrite] athe FUNC./SET button.

[New File] saves the edited movieunder a new file name. The pre-

edit data is left unchanged.

Note, if you press the FUNC./SET

button while saving the movie,

saving is canceled.

[Overwrite] saves the editedmovie with its original name. The pre-edit da

When there is not enough space left on the

only [Overwrite] can be selected.

Images can be rotated clockwise 90° or 270° in the d

Rotating Images in the Disp

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g

1 (Play) Menu .


2 Use the or button to select anrotate and press the FUNC./SET b

rotate it.

Cycle through the 90°/270°/original orientatio

press of the FUNC./SET button.

Images can be rotated in index playback.

Movies cannot be rotated.

When images are downloaded to a computeorientation of images rotated by the camera

Original 90° 270°

1 (Play) Menu .


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Sound Memo Panel

2 Use the or button to select aattach a sound memo to and pres

FUNC./SET button.The sound memo control panel will display.

3 Select (Record) and press the button.

The elapsed time and theremaining time display.

Pressing the FUNC./SET button

pauses the recording. Pressing itagain resumes recording.

Up to 1 minute of recordings can

be added to any one image.

Exit

Volume(Adjustbutton)

ElapsedRemain

Sound Me

All the images on a memory card can be displayed a

Automated Playback (Auto

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The displaying time is 3 seconds.

You can protect important images and movies from acc

1 (Play) Menu FUNC./SET b


The Auto Play starts.

Following functions are availableduring automated playback.

- Pausing/resuming the Auto Play:

press the FUNC./SET button

- Fast forward/rewind the Auto Play: press the

(continue to hold the button to advance more

- Stopping the Auto Play: press the MENU bu

Protecting Images

1 (Play) Menu .


2 Select an image you want to protthe or button, and press the button.

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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

Exercise adequate caution before erasing

Protected images cannot be erased with th

1 (Play) Menu .


2 Select [OK] and press the FUNC.button.

Protec

Print Settings/Transfer S

Setting the DPOF Print Sett

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You can select images on a memory card for printingthe number of print copies in advance using the camsettings used on the camera comply with the Digital Format (DPOF) standards. This is extremely convenon a direct print compatible printer, or for sending the

photo developing service that supports DPOF. Thescompliant with DPOF (Digital Print Order Format).

Single Images

Setting the DPOF Print Sett

The icon may display for a memory card with set by a different DPOF-compliant camera. Theswill be overwritten by those set by your camera

1 (Play) Menu (Print) Menu Images & Qty.].


Selecting [Clear All Selections]cancels all print settings for theimages.

2 Select images for printing.

As shown below, selectionmethods differ for the Print Type

tti ( 68)

Number o

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All the Images on a Memory Card

settings (p. 68).

- (Standard)/ (Both)Select an image, press theFUNC./SET button and use the or button to select thenumber of print copies (up to99).

- (Index)

Select an image and the pressFUNC./SET button to select ordeselect it.

You can also select images in theindex playback mode.

If the camera is connected to a printer, the lights blue during image selection. Printing spressing the FUNC./SET button once the pressed and [Print] selection is confirmed.

1 (Play) Menu (Print) Menu

All Images].One copy of every image will be

set to print.

Index Prin

The output of some printers or photo develo

may not reflect the specified print settings.

Print settings cannot be set for movies.

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The images are printed in order from oldest the date and time they were shot.

A maximum of 998 images can be selected. When [Print Type] is set to [Both], the numbe

be set. When it is set to [Index], the number cannot be set (only one copy will be printed)

Setting the Print Style

Specify the print style before selecting the image to following print settings can be selected.

Print Type

Standard* Prints one image per page

IndexPrints the selected images

reduced size in an index fo

BothPrints the images in both th

index formats.

Date (On/Off*) Adds the date to the print.

File No. (On/Off*) Adds the file number to the

Clear DPOF data

(On*/Off)

Clears all print style setting

complete.

1 (Print) Menu [Print SettingsSee Menus and Settings (p. 22).

The Date and File No. settings will change aPrint Type as follows. However, the printabmay vary between printers.- Index

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Index

[Date] and [File No.] cannot be set to [Ontime.- Standard or Both

[Date] and [File No.] can be set at the sa Embedded dates in (Postcard Date Imp

(p. 34) print out even when [Date] is set to [

Do not set the date in the DPOF print settingimages that have had the date embedded wStamp] function. This may cause the date ttwice.

Dates print in the style specified in the [Datmenu (p. 26).

You can use the camera to specify settings for imagdownloading to a computer. Refer to the Software S

instructions on how to transfer images to your comp

The settings used on the camera comply with the DiFormat (DPOF) standards.

Setting the DPOF Transfer

The icon may display for a memory card witsettings set by a different DPOF-compliant cam

settings will be overwritten by those set by yo

1 (Play) Menu .

Single Images

2 Select [Order] and press the FUNbutton.

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All the Images on a Memory Card

Selecting [Reset] cancels alltransfer order settings.

3 Use the or button to select antransfer and press the FUNC./SET

Pressing the FUNC./SET buttonagain deselects the setting.

You can also select images in theindex playback mode (p. 59).

2 Select [Mark all] and press the FUbutton.

Selecting [Reset] cancels alltransfer order settings.

Transfer S

Shooting/Viewing Images o

You can use a video-compatible television as a moplay back images when it is connected to the came

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play back images when it is connected to the came

supplied AV Cable.

1 Turn off the Camera and the TV.

2 Connect the AV cable to the camOUT terminal.

Open the terminal cover byslipping a fingernail under theright edge and plug the AV cablein all the way.

3 Plug the other ends of theAV cable to the VIDEO IN

and AUDIO IN jacks onthe TV.

4 Turn on the TV and switch it to V

5 Turn on the camera

Yellow

Customizing the Camera (My Cam

My Camera allows you to customize the start-up imaup, operation, self-timer and shutter sounds. You ca

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up, operation, self timer and shutter sounds. You ca

supplied software to register image and sound settincomputer to the camera.

For details on changing and registering My Csettings, refer to the supplied Software Start

A computer is required to return My Camerad f lt U th li d ft (Z B

Changing My Camera Setting

1 (My Camera) Menu Menu Ite


2 Use the or button toselect the contents you

wish to set.

Troubleshooting

Camera

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Camera will not operate.

Power is not turned on. Press the power butmoment (Basic Guid

Memory card slot/batterycover is open.

Confirm that the membattery cover is secu(Basic Guide p. 1).

Batteries are loaded inthe wrong direction.

Put batteries back inin the correct directiop. 1).

Batteries are not the righttype.

Use only unused AAbatteries or Canon Abatteries. (Basic Gui

Insufficient batteryvoltage ("Change the

batteries" messagedisplays).

Insert the two unusecharged AA-size NiM

the camera (Basic GUse the AC Adapter

(sold separately) (p.

Poor contact betweencamera and battery

terminals.

Polish the terminals cotton swab before c

using the battery (p.Reinsert the batterie

Sounds come from the inside of t

When the power is turned o

"Card locked!" message appears.

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g pp

The SD memory card'swrite protect tab is set to"Write protect".

When recording to, eformatting the memorthe tab upward (p. 87

The Date/Time menu appears.

The lithium coin battery

charge is low.

Replace it (p. 89).

LCD monitor

The display darkens.

The image in the LCDmonitor will darken instrong sunlight or brightlight.

This is a normal occudevices containing CCnot constitute a malfuimage will not be reco

shooting still photos, brecorded when shooti

Display flickers.

Display flickers whenshot under fluorescent

lighting.

This is not a camera m(Flickering is recorded

not in still images.)A bar of light (red, purple) appears on the L

Subject is too bright. This is a normal occu

appears.

The symbol will displaywhen using a memorycard that had print

Be careful when makthe print or transfer sother DPOF cameras

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card that had printsettings or transfersettings set by otherDPOF-compliantcameras.

other DPOF camerassuch settings will be your camera (p. 66).

Noise displays./Subject's movemen

irregular.The cameraautomatically brightenedthe image displayed onthe LCD monitor to make

it easier to see whenshooting in a dark area(p. 15).

There is no effect onimage.

Shooting

Camera will not record.

Mode switch is set to(playback).

Set the mode switch or (Basic G

Flash is charging. The indicator will lighis charged. You can tshutter button.

Memory card is notformatted correctly.

Format the memory c

If reformatting does nmemory card logic cirdamaged. Consult the

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g

Canon Customer SupDesk.

SD memory card is writeprotected.

Slide the write protectmemory card upward

Image Seen in Viewfinder vs. Recor

Usually the recordedimage contains more ofthe scene than is seen inthe viewfinder.

Confirm the actual imthe LCD monitor. As tnoticeable difference,monitor when in macrmacro mode (p. 15).

Image is blurred or out of focus. AF-assist Beam is set to[Off].

In dark places where itthe camera to focus, thBeam will emit to assisthe AF-assist Beam wiwhen turned off, set it [O(p. 24). Take care not AF-assist Beam with yused.

The camera moves whenthe shutter button is

pressed.

Setting the self-timer (2 seconds) delays th

release for 2 seconds camera to stop shakinpreventing a blurred iEven better results ca

Subject in recorded image is too da

Insufficient light forshooting.

Set the flash to on Guide p. 8).

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There is a difference inbrightness between thebackground and thesubject.

Set the exposure compositive (+) setting (p

Use the spot meterin(p. 47).

Subject is too far awayfor flash to reach.

Shoot within correct distance of the subjethe internal flash (p.

Raise the ISO speedshoot (p. 53).

Subject in recorded image is too brimage flashes white.

Subject is too close,making the flash toostrong.

Shoot within correct distance of the subjethe internal flash (p.

Subject is bright incontrast to the

background.

Set the exposure comnegative (-) setting (p.

Use the spot meterinfunction (p. 47).

Light is shining directlyon the subject orreflected off the subject

into the camera.

Change the shooting

Flash is set to on. Set the flash to off (Basic Guide p. 8).

White dots appear on the image.

Light is reflected backfrom the eyes when theflash is used in dark

This is a phenomenonwith digital cameras aconstitute a malfunctio

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flash is used in darkareas.

constitute a malfunctio

Eyes appear red.

Light reflecting back fromeyes can make themappear red when the

flash is used in darkareas.

Under these conditionred-eye reduction modGuide p. 8). For this m

effective, the subject mright at the red-eye reTry asking them to loothe lamp.

Even better results ca

by increasing the lightsettings or approachinsubject. The shutter wfor approximately 1 sered-eye reduction lamto improve the effect.

Continuous shooting slows down.The memory card'sperformance hasdropped.

To enhance the continperformance, you are to format the memorycamera after you save

to your computer (Basp. 18, p. 29).

Recording images to memory card tl ti

Shooting Movies

The recording time may not display

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or filming may stop unexpectedly.The following types ofmemory cards are used.

- Slow recording cards.

- Cards formatted on a

different camera or acomputer.

- Cards which have hadimages recorded anderased repeatedly.

Although the recordidisplay properly durinmovie will be recordethe memory card. Rewill display properly i

memory card in this (excluding slow recocards) (p. 29).

"!" displayed on the LCD monitor in

shooting automatically stopped.

Free space in thecamera's built-in memorybecame too scarce.

Try the following proc

- Format the card wiformat before filmin

- Lower the recordin

rate (p. 39).- Use a high-speed m

(SDC-512MSH, etc

Zoom does not operate.

Zoom button was

pressed while shooting inmovie mode.

Operate the zoom b

in movie mode (BasiHowever you can uszoom while shooting( St d d d

Playback

Cannot play back.

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You attempted to playback images shot withanother camera orimages edited with acomputer.

Computer images thaplayed back will play badded to the camera bundled software proZoomBrowser EX or

File name was changedwith a computer or filelocation was changed.

Set the file name or loformat compatible wit(Refer to the Softwarefor details).

Movies cannot be edited.

Some movies shot with another camera cannot beMovies do not play back correctly.

Movies recorded with high recording pixels/frame momentarily stop playing if played on slow readingcards.

You may experience frame dropping when playingon a computer with insufficient system resources.

Reading images from memory card

Memory card wasformatted in another

device.

Use a memory card fyour camera (p. 29).

Battery

The batteries are cold.Battery performancedeteriorates at lowtemperatures.

If shooting in a cold batteries warm (by pan inner pocket, etc.use them.

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Battery terminals aredirty.

Wipe them well with before use.

Reinsert the batterie

Canon AA-size NiMH batteries consquickly.

The batteries have notbeen used for over ayear.

If batteries are rechaPerformance should normal after several cycles.

Battery life exceeded. Replace the batterie

unused batteries.

TV monitor output

Image not showing on TV monitor.Incorrect video systemsetting.

Set the video systemappropriate setting, Nfor your TV (p. 22).

Shooting in Stitch Assist

mode.

The output will not a

in Stitch Assist modedifferent mode (Basi

List of Messages

The following messages may appear on the LCD moshooting or playback. Please refer to the Direct Print

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the messages that display during a printer connectio

Busy...

Image is being recorded to, or read from, memoryplayback mode is starting up.

No memory card

You turned on the camera without a memory card

Card locked!

The SD card is write-protected.

Cannot record

You attempted to shoot an image without a memo You attempted to record a sound memo on

Memory card error

Memory card has experienced an anomaly.

Memory card full

Memory card is full of images and no more can be resaved. Or no more image settings can be recorded.

No more sound memos can be recorded.

Naming error!

The image could not be created because there is the same name as the folder that the camera is at

No image.

No images recorded on memory card.

Image too large.

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You attempted to play back an image larger than pixels or with a large data size.

Incompatible JPEG format.

You attempted to play back an incompatible JPEG

Corrupted data.

You attempted to play back an image with corrup

RAW

You attempted to play back a RAW image.

Unidentified Image

You attempted to play back an image that was respecial data type (proprietary data type used by tanother manufacturer, etc.) or a movie clip recordcamera.

Cannot magnify!

You attempted to magnify an image recorded in acamera or data type, an image edited with a commovie.

Cannot rotate

You attempted to rotate an image recorded in a dor data type, an image edited with a computer, or

Incompatible WAVE format.

Protected!

You attempted to erase or edit a protected image You attempted to erase or add a protected

Too many marks.

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Too many images have been marked with print setransfer settings. Cannot process any more.

Cannot complete!

Could not save the print or transfer settings.

Unselectable image.

You attempted to set the print settings for a non-J

Communication error

The computer was unable to download the image

large amount of images (approx. 1000) stored on card.

Lens error, restart camera

Camera detected an error while moving the lens apower automatically. This error message may app

press on the lens while it is moving or power up thdusty or sandy environment. Power up the camerashoot or playback images. Take the camera to a sthis message appears frequently because there mproblem with the lens.

Exx

(xx: number) Camera detected an error. Turn the then back on, then shoot or play back. A problem

d N t th b d t

Appendix

Battery Handling

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Battery Charge

The following icon and message will display.

Battery Handling Precauti

Use AA-size alkaline or Canon AA-size NiMH separately) only.

While it is possible to use AA-size nickel-cadmiuperformance is unreliable and their use is not rec

The operating time of the batteries you purchas long as the batteries that came with the ca

The performance of alkaline batteries may differ brand.

If you are using the camera in cold areas or f

we recommend using Canon's AA-size NiMH (sold separately).

Camera operating time may shorten at low templk li b tt i d Al d t th i

The battery charge is low. Ifyou plan to use the camerafor an extended period oftime, replace the battery assoon as possible.

Change the

Battery charge isoperate the camthe battery imme

Before inserting the batteries, wipe the batterywell with a dry cloth.

Oil from one's skin or dirtiness may cause a consreduction in the number of recordable images or time.

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Battery performance deteriorates at low tempthe battery icon may display more quickly

If you are using the camera in cold areas and batrunning down faster than they should, you may beperformance by placing batteries in an inner pock

them up prior to use. Be careful that you don't put the batteries into

together with a metal key chain or other metalthese objects may cause batteries to short-cir

If you do not plan to use the camera for a longthe batteries from the camera and store them i

Batteries may leak and damage the camera if left prolonged periods of non-use.

Warning

Never use damaged batteries or batteries who

is completely or partially missing or peeled ofrisk that such batteries may leak, overheat, or Always check the seals on store-bought batteriesthem, as some batteries may come with defectiveuse batteries with defective seals.

Never use batteries that look like this.

Batteries with all or part of the seal (elecinsulation sheath) peeled off.

Handling the Memory C

SD Memory Card (Sold Separ

W it P t t T b

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Write Protect Tab

Cautions When Handlin Memory cards are high-precision electronic d

bend them, apply force to them, or subject thor vibration.

Do not attempt to disassemble or alter the me

Do not allow dirt, water or foreign objects to cterminals on the back of the card. Do not touterminals with your hands or metal objects.

Do not peel away the original label on the mecover it with another label or sticker.

When writing on the memory card, do not use

ball-point pen. Only use a soft point pen (e.g. Do not use or store memory cards in the foll

locations.

Slide the switchup.

Slid(youimadata

Write Protect Tab

Writing/Erasing Possible Writing/Erasing Impo

Formatting

Please note that formatting (initializing) an meerases all data, including protected images antypes.

You are recommended to use memory cards t

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You are recommended to use memory cards tformatted in your camera.

• The card supplied with the camera may be usedformatting.

• When the camera is malfunctioning, a corruptedmight be the cause. Reformatting the memory c

the problem.• When a non-Canon brand memory card is malfu

reformatting it may solve the problem.

• Memory cards formatted in other cameras, comperipheral devices may not operate correctly in

When that happens, reformat the memory card camera.

If formatting in the camera does not work procamera off and re-insert the memory card. Thecamera back on and format again.

If the LCD monitor displays the Date/Time menu whthe camera, this means that the date battery has ru

clock has stopped running Please purchase a repla(li hi i b CR1220) d i ll i f ll

Replacing the Date Battery

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clock has stopped running. Please purchase a repla(lithium coin battery CR1220) and install it as follow

The date battery is preinstalled at the factory atherefore expire earlier than its rated lifespan acamera has been purchased.

Be particularly careful to keep the date batterreach of children. Seek medical assistance imchild swallows a battery since corrosive battedamage the stomach or intestinal wall.

1 Be sure that the camera is turne

2 Remove the batteryholder.

3 Pull out the battery in thedirection as shown with arrow.

(

The LCD monitor also displays the Date/Time m

first time you turn on the camera. This is norma

need to replace the date battery.

Using an AC Adapter Kit (Sold Se

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It is best to power the camera with AC Adapter Kit Aseparately) when you are using it for long periods ofconnecting it to a computer.

Using an AC Adapter Kit (Sold Se

Turn the camera power off before connecting disconnecting the compact power adapter.

1 Connect the power cord

to the compact poweradapter first and thenplug the other end intothe power outlet.

2 Open the terminal coverand attach the cord tothe DC IN terminal.

Please unplug the adapter fromthe power outlet when you havefinished using the camera.

Please do not attempt to use any AC adaptAC Ad t Kit ACK800 ith

Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-30

I l d d th b tt h d f h

Using Rechargeable Batter

(Sold S

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Included are the battery charger and four rechargeaNiMH (nickel metal hydride) batteries. Charge the bshown below.

Insert the batteries into the charger before pluggin

into a power outlet.

The indicator blinks while charging, then remains charging is finished.

* The Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-200 can also be used

Four batteries are supplied with the Battery a

CBK4-300. However, only two batteries are u

camera.

The Battery Charger CB-5AH can only be u

Two batteriescharged insteCharge Indicator

Four

batteries

Do not recharge batteries in enclosed areasretain heat.

Repeatedly recharging batteries before they

depleted may cause batteries to lose capac

recharge the batteries until the LCD monito

"Change the batteries" message

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Change the batteries message.

Wipe the battery terminals well with a dry clfollowing situations, as the terminals may befrom one's skin or dirt:- If the battery usage time has considerably

- If the number of recordable images has codiminished.

- When charging the batteries (insert and re

batteries two or three times before chargin

- When charging completes in a matter of a

(the battery charger indicator remains lit) You may not be able to fully charge the batt

their specifications right after purchase or aperiods of non-use. If this happens, use thetheir charge is depleted before charging thedoing this several times, battery performanc

restored. Since storing a fully charged battery for long

time (about one year) can shorten its lifecycperformance, you are recommended to usethe camera until it is completely dischargedat normal temperature (0 - 30 °C (32 - 86 °F

you do not use the battery for long periods oit fully and discharge it fully in the camera ayear before returning it to storage.

It takes approximately 2 hours when two ba

loaded one at each end of the charger and

4 hours 40 minutes with four for the charger

them (as determined by testing at Canon fa

do not charge batteries in areas where the t

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do not charge batteries in areas where the t

outside the range of 0 to 35 °C (32 to 95 °F

Charging time varies according to ambient tto the batteries' initial charge state.

The battery charger may emit noise while c

not a malfunction. You can also use Battery/Charger Kit CBK1

CBK4-200.

High-Power Flash HF-DC1

This flash is used to supplement the camera's built-the subject is too far away for proper illumination. Uprocedures to affix the camera and High-Power Flasupporting bracket.

Please read the instructions accompanying the flashexplanation.

Using an Externally Mounte(Sold Sep

The flash charge time will lengthen as the bgets weaker. Always set the power/mode swwhen you finish using the flash.

Be careful not to touch the flash window or

windows with your fingers while the flash is Th fl h fi if th fl h i b i

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Before attaching the bracket to the flash, chelithium battery (CR123A or DL123) is installe

To illuminate the subjects properly, install theis up against the side of the camera and parcamera's front panel.

A tripod can be used even when the flash is

Batteries

Charge becomes Severely Limited

If the battery usage time has considerably diminish

battery terminals well with a dry cloth. The terminasoiled with oil from one's skin or other dirt.

Usage in Cold Temperatures (Less than 0°C/32

y g The flash may fire if another flash is being u

proximity. The High-Power Flash may not fire outdoor

when there are no reflective items. For continuous shooting, although the flash

first shot, it does not fire for subsequent sho Fasten the attachment screws securely so t

loosen. Failure to do so may lead to the drocamera and flash resulting in damage to bo

Camera Care and Maintena

Never use thinners, benzine, synthetic cleanseclean the camera. These substances may disto

the equipment.

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Camera Body

Gently wipe dirt off the camera body with a soft clotlens wiper.

Lens

First use a lens blower brush to remove dust and dany remaining dirt by wiping the lens lightly with a s

Viewfinder and LCD Monitor

Use a lens blower brush to remove dust and dirt. If gently wipe with a soft cloth or an eyeglass lens wipstubborn dirt.

q p

Never use synthetic cleansers on the camera

dirt remains, contact the closest Canon CustoHelp Desk as listed on rear of the European WSystem (EWS) Booklet.

Never rub or press strongly on the LCD moniactions may damage it or lead to other proble

All data is based on Canon's standard testing methochange without notice.

PowerShot A430/PowerShot A420

Specifications

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(W): wide ang

Camera Effective Pixels Approx. 4.0 million

Image Sensor 1/3-inch type CCD(Total number of pixels: Approx

Lens PowerShot A430: 5.4 (W) - 21.6

(35mm film equivalent: 39 (W) -

f/2.8 (W) - f/5.8 (T)

PowerShot A420: 5.4 (W) - 17.3

(35mm film equivalent: 39 (W) -

f/2.8 (W) - f/5.1 (T)

Digital Zoom PowerShot A430:

Still Images: Approx. 3.6x (Up tocombination with the optical zoo

Movies (available in Standard m

Approx. 2.0 (Up to approx. 7.9 iwith the optical zoom).

PowerShot A420:

Still Images: Approx. 3.6x (Up tocombination with the optical zoo

Movies (available in Standard m

Approx. 2.0 (Up to approx. 6.4 iwith the optical zoom).

Optical Viewfinder Real-image zoom viewfinder

Shooting Distance

(From the front ofthe lens)

Normal: 47 cm (1.5 ft.) – infini

Macro: 5 – 47 cm (W)/25 – 4

(2.0 in. – 1.5 ft. (W)/9

Super Macro: 1 – 5 cm (W)

(0.39 in. – 2.0 in

Infinity: 3 m (9.8 ft.) – infinity

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Shutter Mechanical shutter + electronic

Shutter Speeds 1 – 1/2000 sec.

The shutter speed varies accorshooting mode. Slow shutter sp

sec. operate with noise reductiMetering System Evaluative, Center-weighted av

Spot (fixed to center)

ExposureCompensation

± 2 stops in 1/3-stop increment

ISO Speed Auto*, ISO 64/100/200/400 equ* Camera automatically sets the each shooting mode.

White Balance Auto, pre-set (available settingCloudy, Tungsten, FluorescentH), or custom

Built-in Flash Auto, auto with red-eye reductionred-eye reduction, flash on, flashsynchro

Flash Range Normal: 47 cm – 3.0 m (W)/47 (1.5 – 9.8 ft. (W)/1.5 –

Macro: 30 – 47 cm (12 in. – 1

(When ISO speed is set to AUT

Shooting Modes

(Still i )

Auto, Manual, Super macro*1, C l S *1 S i l S *2

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Playback Modes Single, Index (9 thumbnail imag(approx. 10x (max.) on LCD mocan be sent in the magnified stMovie, or Sound Memo (approxrecord/play on PowerShot A43

Direct Print PictBridge compliant, Canon DBubble Jet Direct compatible

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*1 This digital camera supports Exif 2 2 (also called "ExifPr

Bubble Jet Direct compatible

My Camera settings For PowerShot A430 only:

Start-up image, start-up sound, self-timer sound, and shutter so

Interface USB (mini-B),PTP (Picture Transfer Protocol

For PowerShot A430 only:

Audio/Video output (NTSC or Pmonaural audio)

Power Source Two AA alkaline batteries

(included in the camera kit)Two AA NiMH batteries (NB-3AH

AC Adapter Kit ACK800 (sold s

OperatingTemperatures

0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F)

Operating Humidity 10 – 90%Dimensions PowerShot A430: 103.0 × 51.8

(4.06 × 2.04 × 1.58 in.)

PowerShot A420: 103.3 × 51.8(4.07 × 2.04 × 1.58 in.)

Weight(camera body only)

PowerShot A430: Approx. 160

PowerShot A420: Approx. 150

Battery Capacity

PowerShot A430

Number of Images Shot

LCD Monitor ON(Based on the LCD Monito

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PowerShot A420

The actual figures will vary according to the shootiand settings.

Movie data is excluded.

At low temperatures, the battery performance maythe low battery icon may appear very rapidly. In superformance can be improved by warming the batt

(Based on the

CIPA standard)

LCD Monito

AA Alkaline Batteries

(included with the camera)

Approx.

90 images

Approx.

600 image

AA NiMH Battery(NB-3AH) (full charge)

Approx.360 images

Approx.1000 imag

Number of Images Shot

LCD Monitor ON

(Based on the

CIPA standard)

LCD Monito

AA Alkaline Batteries

(included with the camera)

Approx.

90 images

Approx.

600 image

AA NiMH Battery

(NB-3AH) (full charge)

Approx.

360 images

Approx.

1000 imag

Test ConditionsShooting: Normal temperature (23 °C ± 2 °C/73 °F

normal relative humidity (50% ± 20%), alwide angle and max. telephoto shots at 3intervals with the flash fired once every tw

camera power turned off after every tenthleft off for a sufficient amount of time*, th

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turned back on and the testing procedure

A Canon-brand memory card is used.

* Until the battery returns to normal temperatu

Playback: Normal temperature (23 °C ± 2 °C/73 °F

normal relative humidity (50% ± 20%), coplayback at 3 seconds per image.

See Battery Handling Precautions (p. 85).

Memory Cards and Estimated Cap

: Card include

Recording Pixels Compression 16 MB SDC-128

(Large)

2272 × 1704 pixels

7

13 126 2

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Capable of smooth continuous shooting (p. 33). This refshooting criteria established by Canon. Actual results m

to the subject and shooting conditions.* Smooth continuous shooting only available when card has

with a low level format.

26 2

(Middle 1)

1600 × 1200 pixels

14 1

26 2

50 4

(Middle 2)

1024 × 768 pixels

25 2

45 3

80 6

(Small)

640 × 480 pixels

56 4

88 7138 11

(PostCard Date

Imprint Mode)

1600 × 1200 pixels

26 2

(Wide)

2272 × 1280 pixels

9

17 1

34 27

Movie: Card includ

Recording Pixels/

Frame Rate16 MB SDC-128

Standard 640 × 480 pixels/10 frames/sec

23 sec. 3 min. 10

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Maximum movie clip length: : 1 hour, : 3 min

modes with the PowerShot A420). The figures indicate the mcontinuous recording time.

Image Data Sizes (Estimated)

Color

Accent

ColorSwitch

10 frames/sec.

320 × 240 pixels/

30 frames/sec.

22 sec. 3 min. 1

Compact

160 × 120 pixels/

15 frames/sec.1 min. 47 sec. 14 min. 29

Recording Pixels

Compressio

(Super Fine) (Fine)

(Large)

2272 × 1704 pixels2002 KB 1116 K

(Middle 1)1600 × 1200 pixels

1002 KB 558 K

(Middle 2)570 KB 320 K

Recording Pixels Frame Rate

Standard

Color Accent

640 × 480 pixels 10 frames/sec.

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MultiMediaCard

SD Memory Card (Sold Separately)

NiMH Battery NB-3AH (Sold Separate(Included with the separately sold NiMH NB4-300 orCharger Kit CBK4-300)

Color Switch320 × 240 pixels 30 frames/sec.

Compact160 × 120 pixels 15 frames/sec.

Interface Compatible with MultiMediaCar

Dimensions 32.0 × 24.0 × 1.4 mm (1.3 × 0.9

Weight Approx. 1.5 g (0.05 oz.)

Interface Compatible with SD memory ca

Dimensions 32.0 × 24.0 × 2.1 mm (1.3 × 0.9

Weight Approx. 2 g (0.07 oz.)

Type Nickel metal hydride batteryNominal Voltage 1.2 V DC

Typical Capacity 2500 mAh (Lowest: 2300 mAh)

Battery Charger CB-5AH (Sold Separa(Included with the separately sold Battery/Charger

Rated Input 100 - 240 V AC (50/60 Hz)

16 VA (100 V) - 21 VA (240 V)

Rated Output565 mA*

1

, 1275 mA*

2

Charging Time Approx. 4 hours 40 minutes*1

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*1 To charge four NB-3AH NiMH Batteries*2 To charge two NB-3AH NiMH Batteries loaded one at e

battery charger

Compact Power Adapter CA-PS800 (SSeparately)(Included with the separately sold AC Adapter Kit A

Approx. 2 hour*2


0 – 35 °C (32 – 95 °F)

Dimensions 65.0 × 105.0 × 27.5 mm (2.56 Weight (Includingthe compact poweradapter cable)

Approx. 95 g (3.35 oz.)

Rated Input 100 – 240 V AC (50/ 60 Hz)16 VA (100 V) – 20 VA (240 V)

Rated Output 3.2 V DC, 2.0 A


0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F)

Dimensions 42.6 × 104.0 × 31.4 mm (1.68 Weight Approx. 180 g (6.35 oz.)

INDEX

A

AC Adapter Kit ACK800......... 90

AF .......................................... 46 AF Frame............................... 16AF assist Beam 24

DPOF Print OrdePrint Settings.Print Style......

E

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AF-assist Beam...................... 24 AiAF ....................................... 46 Auto Play (Slide Show) .......... 64 Auto Rotate Function ............. 54

BBattery

Battery Capacity .............. 100Handling............................. 85Installing.......Basic Guide: p . 1

Battery Charger CB-5AH ..... 105

C

Color Accent .......................... 42Color Swap ............................ 43Compact Power Adapter CA-PS800........................... 105

Compression.......................... 31Continuous Shooting ............. 33Create Folder......................... 55Custom White Balance .......... 50

D

Date Battery........................... 89Date/Time.................. Basic Guide: p. 2, 26

Design Rule for Camera File

Erasing All Images .....Single Images

................. Ba

Exposure ...........

F

File Number.......Flash ......... Basic

Focus lock .........

Focusing............FUNC. Menu .....FUNC./SET .......

H

HF-DC1 .............

IImage Data Sizes(Estimated).......

Image DestinatioIndex Playback..Indicator.............

Infinity ........ Basic

Interface Cable..................... Ba

Magnifying .............................. 58Memory Card

Estimated Capacities........ 102Formatting .......................... 29Handling ............................. 87Installing ...... Basic Guide: p . 1

Memory Cards ...................... 102Menu................................. 21, 23

R

Rec. Menu........Recording PixelsRed-Eye Reduct........................

Reset All...........Resetting the FilReview

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FUNC. Menu ...................... 23Menu List ............................ 23Menus and Settings............ 21My Camera......................... 27

Play Menu .......................... 24Rec. Menu .......................... 24Set up Menu ....................... 25

Messages ............................... 82Metering Modes...................... 47Mode Dial . Basic Guide: p. 5, 14

MovieEditing ................................ 60Playback............................. 59Shooting ............................. 37Viewing............................... 59

Mute........................................ 25

My Camera Settings............... 72My Colors ............................... 51

N

NB-3AH ................................ 104

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Operation Sound .................... 27

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Review .............Rotate ..............

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Self-Timer ........

Selftimer SoundSet up Menu.....Shooting Mode

Auto ............Color Accent Color Swap M

Functions AvaShooting Mo

Manual .........Movie ...........Special Scene....................

Stitch Assist .Super Macro

Shutter Button..Shutter Sound..Slide Show.......Smooth Continu

Sound Memos..Spot Frame ......Start-up Image .St t S d

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White Balance........................ 49Wide Angle..................Basic Guide: p. 8, 14

Wrist Strap ............................. 12

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Disclaimer

• While every effort has been made to ensure tha

information contained in this guide is accurate a

no liability can be accepted for any errors or om

• Canon reserves the right to change the specificahardware and software described herein at anyt

i ti

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Trademark Acknowledgments

• Canon, PowerShot, PIXMA and SELPHY are tradem

• Macintosh, Mac OS and QuickTime are trademarks

Computer Inc., registered in the United States and/o

• Microsoft® and Windows® are either registered tra

trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United

other countries.

• SD is a trademark.

• Other names and products not mentioned above m

trademarks or trademarks of their respective comp

prior notice.

• No part of this guide may be reproduced, transm

transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or trans

language in any form, by any means, without the

permission of Canon.

• Canon makes no warranties for damages result

corrupted or lost data due to a mistaken operatio

malfunction of the camera, the software, SD me

(SD cards), personal computers, peripheral dev

non-Canon SD cards.

Functions Available in Each Shoo

The chart below is a reference for the settings available for variouconditions. The settings selected in each shooting mode are saveshooting.

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Function

RecordingPixels

Large o* o* o* o* o* *

Medium 1 o o o o o

Medium 2 o o o o o

Small o o o o o

Postcard o o o o o –

Wide o o o o o –

Compression

Super Fine o o o o o

Fine o* o* o* o* o* *

Normal o o o o o

Recording Pixels (Movie)/Frame Rate

– – – – – –

Flash (2)

Auto o o – o o –

Auto withRed-Eye Reduction

o* o* – o o –

On withRed-Eye Reduction

– – – – – –

On – o – o o

Off o o o* o* o* *

Slow Synchro – o – o o

AF-assist Beam o o o o o

Digital Zoom o o o – – –

Evaluative – o* o* – – –

Function

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* Default settingo Setting available Setting can only be select• (Shaded Area): Setting is remembered even when the ca

off. • With the exception of the [Date/Time], [Language], and [Video

(PowerShot A430 only)] settings, all the other menu settings with the camera buttons can be reset to the defaultvalues in a single operation (p. 28).

(1)The recording pixels/frame rates for the (Movie) mode are a

MeteringMethod

Evaluative o o

Center-Weighted Average – o o – – –

Spot – o o – – –

Exposure Compensation – o o – –

White Balance (7) – o o – –

My Colors – o o – – o

Auto Rotate o o o o o o

ISO Speed –(8)o

(9)o

(9) –(8) –(8) –(8)

Grid Lines o o o o o –

Recording Pixels/Frame Rate

640 × 480 pixels/

10 frames/sec.

320 × 240 pixels/30 frames/sec.

160 × 120 pixels/

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