Cov-Advanced.fm Page 1 Monday, January 9, 2006 2:47 PM ENGLISH DIGITAL CAMERA Before Using the Camera Shooting Playback/Erasing Print/Transfer Settings Shooting/Viewing Images on a TV Set Customizing the Camera Troubleshooting Advanced Camera User Guide © 2006 CANON INC. List of Messages Advanced Camera User Guide Appendix This guide explains camera features and procedures in detail.
Main Features Shooting zAutomatically adjusts shooting settings to match particular conditions (Special Scene mode) zChanges image colors to create special effects (Color Accent, Color Swap modes) z Automatically detects camera orientation with an Intelligent Orientation sensor. Playback zPlays movies ( zAuto Play Editing with audio) zEdits movies z Records sound memos for still images.
Conventions Used in this Guide Icons appearing below titles indicate the modes in which the procedure can be used. In the example below, the mode dial can be 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. Switching between Focusing Modes Shooting Mode • See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 110).
Table of Contents Items marked with a are lists or charts that summarize camera functions or procedures. Conventions Used in this Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Handling Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Please Read. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Preventing Malfunctions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shooting in a My Colors Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Adjusting the ISO Speed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 Setting the Auto Rotate Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 Creating an Image Destination (Folder) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 Resetting the File Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 Playback/Erasing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Magnifying Images. . . . . .
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) . . . . . . . . .
Handling Precautions Please Read Test Shots Before you try to photograph important subjects, we highly recommend that you shoot several trial images to confirm that the camera is operating and being operated correctly. Please note that Canon Inc.
Camera Body Temperature If your camera is used for prolonged periods, the camera body may become warm. Please be aware of this and take care when operating the camera for an extended period. About the LCD Monitor The LCD monitor is produced with extremely high-precision manufacturing techniques. More than 99.99% of the pixels operate to specification. Less than 0.01% of the pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as red or black dots.
Warnings Equipment z Do not aim the camera directly into the sun or at other intense light sources that could damage your eyesight. z Store this equipment out of the reach of children and infants. Accidental damage by a child could result in serious injury. • Wrist strap: Placement of the strap around the child's neck could result in asphyxiation. • Memory card: It may be swallowed accidentally. If this occurs, contact a doctor immediately.
Battery z Do not place the battery near a heat source or expose it to direct flame or heat. z The battery should not be immersed in water or sea water. z Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the battery. z Avoid dropping or subjecting the batteries to severe impacts that could damage the casing. z Use only recommended batteries and accessories.
Others z Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to human or animal eyes. Exposure to the intense light produced by the flash may damage eyesight. In particular, remain at least one meter (39 inches) away from infants when using the flash. z Keep objects that are sensitive to magnetic fields (such as credit cards) away from the speaker of the camera (PowerShot A430 only). Such items may lose data or stop working.
Cautions Equipment z Be careful not to bang the camera or subject it to strong impacts or shocks that could lead to injury or damage the equipment when wearing or holding it by the strap. z Do not store the equipment in humid or dusty areas. z Do not allow metal objects (such as pins or keys) or dirt to contact the charger terminals or plug. Such conditions could lead to fire, electrical shock or other damage.
Preventing Malfunctions Avoid Strong Magnetic Fields z Never place the camera in close proximity to electric motors or other equipment generating strong electromagnetic fields. Exposure to strong magnetic fields may cause malfunctions or corrupt image data.
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.
Back View Before Using the Camera—The Components Guide 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.
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) (when playing)/ S button (Basic Guide p. 8/p. 32, 58) (Macro)/ (Infinity)/ W button (Basic Guide p. 9) (Flash)/ X button (Basic Guide p. 8) (Wide Angle) (when shooting)/ (Single Image Erase) (when playing)/ T button (Basic Guide p. 8, 10, p.
Before Using the Camera—Basic Operations Using the LCD Monitor 1 Press the DISP. button. zThe display mode changes as follows with each press. Shooting Mode Playback Mode ( , , or ) ( ) Standard Standard (No Information) Detailed Off No Information zIn the shooting modes, the shooting information displays for approximately 6 sec. when changing modes, or when the or / button is pressed, regardless of the selected display mode.
Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor Shooting mode * Spot Frame Macro/Infinity (Basic Guide p. 9) * AF Frame (p. 46) * Low Battery (p. 85) Flash (Basic Guide p. 8) (Red) * Zoom Magnification (p. 32)* Movie Recording (p. 37) Auto Rotate (p. 54) Folder Creation (p. 55) Grid Lines* (p. 24) • Stills: Recordable Shots • Movies: Remaining Time/ Elapsed Time * * * * * Shooting Mode (Basic Guide p. 5/p. 31, 37, 40, 51) Exposure Compensation (p. 48) Recording Pixels (p. 30) ISO Speed (p. 53) Compression (p.
z If the indicator blinks orange and the camera shake icon displays, it may indicate slow shutter speed due to insufficient lighting. Increase the ISO speed (p. 53), select a setting other than (Flash off), or attach the camera to a tripod or other device. z During shooting, you can display a grid to help you determine if your camera is level (p. 24). Playback Mode Standard Folder Number-File Number Recording Pixels (Still image) (p. 30) Movie (p. 37) Shooting Date/Time WAVE Format Sound (p.
Detailed Shooting Mode (Basic Guide p. 6/ p. 31, 37, 40, 51) White Balance (p. 49) Exposure Compensation (p. 48) My Colors (p. 51) Flash (Basic Guide p. 8) ISO Speed (p. 53) Metering Mode (p. 47) Recording Pixels/ Frame Rate (Movies) (p. 39) Macro/Infinity (Basic Guide p. 9) Recording Time (Movie) (p. 37) The following information may also be displayed with some images. A sound file in a format other than the WAVE format is attached, or the file format is not recognized.
Using the Viewfinder The viewfinder can be used to conserve power by turning the LCD monitor off (p. 15) while shooting. Viewfinder Indicators Never do the following while an indicator is lit. These actions may corrupt image data.
Power Saving Function This camera is equipped with a power saving function. The power will shut off in the following circumstances. Press the power button again to restore power. Shooting Mode Powers down approximately 3 minutes after the last control is accessed on the camera. The LCD monitor automatically turns off 1 minute* after the last control is accessed even if [Auto Power Down] is set to [Off].
Menus and Settings Menus are used to set the shooting and playback settings as well as such camera settings as the date/time and electronic beep. The following menus are available. zFUNC. Menu zRec., Play, Print, Set up, and My Camera Menus FUNC. Menu This menu sets many of the common shooting functions. Before Using the Camera—Basic Operations Set the camera to the shooting mode. Press the FUNC./SET button. Use the S or T button to select a menu item.
Rec., Play, Print, Set up, and Camera Menus My Convenient settings for shooting, playback or printing can be set with these menus. (Rec.) Menu (Play) Menu (Print) Menu (Set up) Menu (My Camera) Menu You can switch between menus with the button when this part is selected. * This example shows the Rec. menu. * In playback mode, the Play menu, Print menu, Set up menu, and My Camera menu displays. Press the MENU button. Use the W or X button to switch between menus.
Menu List FUNC. Menu Menu Item Reference Page Manual Mode Manual Basic Guide p. 6 Super Macro p. 31 Color Accent p. 42 Color Swap p. 43 Stitch Assist (Left to Right) Special Scene Mode p. 40 Basic Guide p. 7 Movie Mode p. 37 Exposure Compensation p. 48 ISO Speed p. 53 White Balance p. 49 Drive Mode (Shooting Method) Single Continuous Shooting p. 33 Self-Timer (10-sec.) Self-Timer (2-sec.) p. 35 Self-Timer (Custom) My Colors p. 51 Recording Pixels (Still Image) p.
Rec. Menu *Default setting Menu Item AiAF Options On*/Off Metering Mode p. 46 * Evaluative, Center-Weighted Average, Spot AF-assist Beam On*/Off Digital Zoom Reference Page p. 47 - On/Off* (On in standard movie mode.) p. 32 Basic Guide p. 5 Review Off/2*–10 seconds/Hold Save Original On/Off* p. 45 Grid Lines*1 On/Off* p. 24*1 Date Stamp Off*/Date/Date & Time p.
Set up Menu *Default setting Menu Item Mute Volume Options Reference Page On/Off* Set to [On] to silence all sounds except the warning that sounds when the memory card slot/battery cover is open while data is being saved onto the memory card. (Basic Guide p. 2). Off/1/2*/3/4/5 Adjusts the volume of the start-up, operation, self-timer, shutter, and playback sounds. The volume cannot be adjusted if [Mute] is set to [On]. Adjusts the volume of the start-up sound when the camera is turned on.
Power Saving p. 20 Auto Power Down On*/Off Display Off 10 sec./20 sec./ Sets the length of time before the LCD 30 sec./1 min.*/ monitor turns off when no camera 2 min./3min. operation is performed. Date/Time Basic Guide (p. 2) Format File Number Sets whether or not the camera automatically powers down after a set period of time elapses without the camera being operated. p. 29 Continuous*/ Auto Reset Create Folder p. 57 p. 55 Creates a folder for the next shooting session.
My Camera Menu *Default setting Menu Item Options Summary Reference Page Off/On* Select whether to display the set start-up screen when the camera is turned on p. 72 Start-up Sound Off/On* Select whether to play the set startup sound when the camera is turned on. p. 72 Operation Sound Off/On* Select whether to activate operation sounds when any button other than the shutter button is pressed. p. 72 Selftimer Sound Off/On* Select whether to have a set sound notify you 2 sec.
Resetting Settings to Their Default Values 1 (Set up) Menu (Reset All). See Menus and Settings (p. 22) 2 Select [OK] and press the FUNC./SET button. z Settings cannot be reset when the camera is connected to a computer or to a printer. z The following cannot be reset. - Shooting mode - The (Date/Time) and (Language) options in the (Set up) menu (p. 26) (Video System) (p. 26) - White balance data recorded with the custom white balance function (p. 50) - Colors specified in the (Color Accent) (p.
Formatting Memory Cards You should always format a new memory card or one from which you wish to erase all images and other data. Please note that formatting (initializing) a memory card erases all data, including protected images and other file types. 1 (Set up) Menu button. (Format) FUNC./SET See Menus and Settings (p. 22). Select [OK] and press the FUNC./SET button. zTo perform a low level format, use the S button to select [Low Level Format] and the W or X button to add a check mark.
Shooting Changing the Recording Pixels and Compression (Still Images) Shooting Mode 1 FUNC. Menu * (Compression/Recording Pixels). See Menus and Settings (p. 21). zUse the W or X button to select recording pixels settings. * Default setting. 2 Press the Menu button. zUse the W or X button to select compression and press the FUNC./SET button. Approximate Values for Recording Pixels Recording Pixels Purpose High Print up to A4-size prints* 210 × 297 mm (8.3 × 11.7 in.
(Postcard Date Imprint Mode) 1600 × 1200 When printing to postcards (p. 34), pixels the compression rate is set to (Fine). Print on wide paper (Records at a 16:9 2272 × 1280 height-to-width aspect ratio. Portions not pixels recorded are left black.) (Wide) * Paper sizes vary according to region.
Using the Digital Zoom Shooting Mode By combining the digital and optical zooms, you can shoot with images 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. z The digital zoom cannot be used when the LCD monitor is turned off.
Continuous Shooting Shooting Mode In this mode, the camera shoots continuously while the shutter button is held down. In addition, continuous shooting is possible (p. 102) at a consistent interval (smooth continuous shooting) with a recommended memory card* until the memory card is full. * A super high-speed SDC-512MSH memory card (sold separately) that has been low level formatted (p. 29) before shooting is recommended. zThis reflects standard shooting criteria established by Canon.
Postcard Date Imprint Mode Shooting Mode You can shoot images with the optimal settings for postcards by composing them inside the print area (width-to-height ratio of approximately 3:2) shown in the LCD monitor. 1 FUNC. Menu * (Compression/Recording Pixels) (Postcard). See Menus and Settings (p. 21). zThe recording pixels are set to (1600 × 1200) and the compression to (Fine). zWhen you press the shutter button halfway, the area outside the size of the postcard that will not get printed grays out.
z Ensure that the camera's date/time is set beforehand (p. 26). z The date stamp cannot be deleted from the image data once it has been set. Using the Self-Timer Shooting Mode You can set the shutter to a 10 sec. ( ) or 2 sec. delay ( ), or to a custom delay time and number of shots ( Custom Timer), for shooting after the shutter button is pressed. 1 . * (Drive See Menus and Settings (p. 21). zThe following occurs with each option. : 2 sec.
Changing the Delay Time and Number of Shots ( ). You can change the delay time (0–10, 15, 20, 30 sec.) and number of shots (1–10). 1 FUNC. Menu (Drive Mode) . See Menus and Settings (p. 22). 2 Press the MENU button. zUse the S or T to select the [Delay]/[Shots] and use the W or X to change settings, then press the FUNC./ SET button. zThe self-timer sound will behave as follows. - If a delay time of over 2 sec. has been specified, the self-timer sound will start and play rapidly 2 sec.
Movie Shooting Shooting Mode The following movie modes are available. You can record movies with sound. You can select the recording pixels/frame rate and record*1. The Standard digital zoom can be used while shooting in this mode (p. 32). • Recording Pixels/Frame Rate: [ (640 × 480) 10 frames/sec.], [ (320 × 240) 30 frames/sec.] • PowerShot A430: Max. Clip Size: 1 GB*2 PowerShot A420: Max. Clip Length: 3 minutes Compact • Recording Pixels/Frame Rate: [ • Max.
1 FUNC. Menu * (Standard). See Menus and Settings (p. 21). zUse the W or X button to select a movie mode and press the FUNC./ SET button. zIn (Standard), (Color Accent), or (Color Swap) modes, you can change the recording pixels/frame rate (p. 39). * Default setting. 2 Shoot. zPressing the shutter button halfway automatically sets the exposure, focus and white balance settings. zPressing the shutter button fully starts recording video. z Recording will include sound simultaneously.
z Be careful of the following while recording. - Try not to touch the microphone. - Do not press any buttons other than the shutter button. The sound that the buttons make when pressed will be recorded in the movie. - The camera will automatically adjust the exposure and white balance to suit the shooting conditions during a recording. Please note, however, that the sounds made by the camera while automatically adjusting the exposure may also be recorded.
Recording Pixels/Frame Rates Frame rates indicate the number of frames recorded or played back each second. The higher the frame rate, the smoother the appearance of motion. Standard Color Accent Color Swap Compact* Recording Pixels Frame Rate 640 × 480 pixels 10 frames/sec. 320 × 240 pixels 30 frames/sec. 160 × 120 pixels * The recording pixels/frame rate are fixed in the 15 frames/sec. (Compact) mode. z See Image Data Sizes (Estimated) (p. 103). z See Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities (p.
1 FUNC. Menu / (Stitch Assist). See Menus and Settings (p. 21). zYou can select from the following two shooting directions. Left to right horizontally Right to left horizontally 2 Shoot the first frame in the sequence. zThe exposure and white balance are set and locked with the first image. Compose the second image so that it overlaps a portion of the first and shoot. zUse the W or X button to return the previous image or retake the recorded images.
Changing the Colors and Shooting Shooting Mode You can easily change the colors in an image when it is shot for both stills and movies, allowing you to enjoy producing various effects. Depending on the shooting conditions, however, the images may appear rough or you may not get the expected color. Before photographing important subjects, we recommend taking trial shots and checking the results. By setting the [Save Original] function (p.
2 Press the DISP. button. zThe camera will switch to color input mode, and the display will alternate between the original image and the color accent image (using the previously set color). 3 Aim the camera so that the color you wish to retain appears at the center of the LCD monitor and press the W button. zOnly one color can be specified. zYou can use the S or T button to specify the range of the colors that are retained. -5: Only takes the color that you want to retain.
1 FUNC. Menu (Color Swap: still image)/ (Color Swap: movie) FUNC./SET button. See Menus and Settings (p. 21). Still images 2 Movies Press the DISP. button. zThe camera will switch to color input mode, and the display will alternate between the original image and the color swap image (using the previously set color). 3 Aim the camera so that the color you wish to change appears at the center of the LCD monitor and press the W button. zOnly one color can be specified.
z You may not obtain the expected results after color input mode if you use the flash. z The colors specified in the Color Swap mode are retained even if the camera's power is turned off. Saving Original Images Not only can you save images with altered colors when shooting still images with the Color Accent or Color Swap modes, but you can also choose to save the original images (before the color change). 1 (Rec.) On/Off*. Menu (Save Original) See Menus and Settings (p. 22).
Switching between Focusing Modes Shooting Mode The AF frame indicates the area of the composition on which the camera focuses. You can set the AF frame in the following ways. The camera detects the subject and highlights the AF PowerShot On frames, from 9 available points, that it will use to determine the focus. A430 The camera detects the subject and highlights the AF PowerShot On frames, from 5 available points, that it will use to determine the focus.
Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects (Focus Lock) Shooting Mode It may be difficult to focus on the following types of subjects. zSubjects with extremely low contrast to the surroundings zScenes with a mixture of near and far subjects zSubjects with extremely bright objects at the center of the composition zSubjects that are moving quickly zSubjects through glass: Try to shoot as close to the glass as possible to reduce the chances of light reflecting back off the glass.
Metering Methods Evaluative Appropriate for standard shooting conditions, including backlit scenes. The camera divides images into several zones for metering. It evaluates complex lighting conditions, such as the position of the subject, the brightness, the direct light, and the backlighting, and adjusts the settings to the correct exposure for the main subject. Center Weighted Average Averages the light metered from the entire frame, but gives greater weight to the subject matter at the center.
Adjusting the Tone (White Balance) Shooting Mode Normally, the (Auto) white balance setting selects an optimal white balance. When the (Auto) setting cannot produce natural looking colors, change the white balance using a setting appropriate to the light source. 1 FUNC. Menu * (Auto). See Menus and Settings (p. 21). zUse the W or X button to select a white balance setting and press the FUNC./SET button.
Using the Custom White Balance You can set a custom white balance to obtain the optimal setting for the shooting conditions by having the camera evaluate an object, such as a piece of white paper or cloth that you wish to establish as the standard white color. In particular, take a custom white balance reading for the following situations that are difficult for the (Auto) setting to detect correctly.
- ISO Speed - Flash Setting the flash to on, on (with Red-Eye Reduction), or off is recommended. If the flash fires when reading the white balance data with the flash set to (Auto) or (Auto with RedEye Reduction), make sure that you also use the flash when you shoot. z Since the white balance data cannot be read in Stitch Assist mode, preset the white balance before selecting [Stitch Assist] in the FUNC. menu.
1 FUNC. Menu * (My Colors Off). See Menus and Settings (p. 21). zUse the W or X button to select a My Colors mode. zTo select (B/W), select * (Sepia) and press the Menu button. Pressing the Menu button again brings back the (Sepia) option. z Mode Set the camera to a custom color mode and begin shooting (below). zOther than Mode Press the FUNC./SET button to return to the shooting screen and begin shooting. * Default setting. 2 Shoot.
2 Use the S or T button to select [Contrast], [Sharpness], [Saturation], [Red], [Green], [Blue], or [Skin Tone] and the W or X button to adjust the color balance. zThe altered color will display. Select an item to adjust. Press the FUNC./SET button. zThis completes the setting. zIf you press the Menu button at this point, you will return to the screen where you can select a My Colors mode. Shooting 3 Adjust the selected item.
Setting the Auto Rotate Function Shooting Mode Playback Mode Your camera is equipped with an Intelligent Orientation sensor that detects the orientation of an image shot with the camera held vertically and automatically rotates it to the correct orientation when viewing it in the LCD monitor. 1 (Set up) Menu (Auto Rotate) [On]*/[Off]. See Menus and Settings (p. 22).
- When the Auto Rotate function is set to [On] in playback mode, images will be rotated to their correct orientation in the LCD monitor regardless of the camera's orientation when shooting. Creating an Image Destination (Folder) Shooting Mode Playback Mode You can create a new folder at any time and the recorded images will be automatically saved to that folder. Auto Create 1 To create a new folder the next time you shoot after a specified date and time, specify a date and time (p. 56).
Setting the Day or Time for Automatic Folder Creation 2 Use the W or X button to select a day for the [Auto Create] option and a time in the [Time] option Menu button. z displays when the specified time arrives. The symbol will cease to display after the new folder is created. Up to 2000 images can be saved into one folder. A new folder will automatically be created when you record more than that number.
The image and folder number are reset to the starting value Auto Reset (100-0001).* This is convenient for managing images on a folder-by-folder basis. * When a blank memory card is used. If a memory card with recorded data is used, the 7-digit number for the last recorded folder and image is compared with the last one on the card, and the larger of the two is utilized as the basis for new images.
Playback/Erasing Æ See the Basic Guide (p. 10) Magnifying Images 1 Press the button. z will display and a magnified portion of the image will display. zYou can change the magnification level with the S or T button. zImages can be magnified up to a factor of approximately 10x. Approximate Location of the Magnified Area 2 Press the FUNC./SET button and use the W, X, S or T button to move around the image. z will display. zIf you press the FUNC.
Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback) 1 Display an image by pressing the FUNC./SET button at least 1 second. Selected Image zUp to nine images can be viewed at once in index playback. zUse the W, X, S or T button to change the image selection. Movie To Return to Single Image Playback Press the FUNC./SET button at least 1 second. Movies cannot be played in the index playback mode. 1 Display a movie and press the FUNC./SET button. zImages with a movies.
Operating the Movie Control Panel Exit (Single image playback) Print (Only appears when connected to a printer. For details, refer to your Direct Print documentation.) Play Slow Motion Playback (You can use the W button to slow down or the X button to speed up playback.) Displays the first frame Previous Frame (Rewinds if the FUNC./SET button is held down) Next Frame (Fast Forwards if the FUNC./SET button is held down) Displays the last frame Edit (Switches to movie editing mode) (p.
2 Use the S or T button to select (Cut Beginning) or (Cut End) and the W or X button to specify the point ( ) at which to cut. zTo check a temporarily edited movie, select (Play) and press the FUNC./SET button. zSelecting (Exit) cancels the edit and restores the movie control panel. 3 Select button. 4 Select [New File] or [Overwrite] and press the FUNC./SET button. (Save) and press the FUNC./SET Playback/Erasing z[New File] saves the edited movie under a new file name.
Rotating Images in the Display Images can be rotated clockwise 90° or 270° in the display. Original 1 90° (Play) Menu 270° . See Menus and Settings (p. 22). 2 Use the W or X button to select an image to rotate and press the FUNC./SET button to rotate it. zCycle through the 90°/270°/original orientations with each press of the FUNC./SET button. zImages can be rotated in index playback. z Movies cannot be rotated.
1 (Play) Menu . See Menus and Settings (p. 22). 2 Use the W or X button to select an image to attach a sound memo to and press the FUNC./SET button. zThe sound memo control panel will display. 3 Select button. (Record) and press the FUNC./SET Sound Memo Panel Elapsed Time/ Remaining Time Volume (Adjust with the S or T button) Playback/Erasing zThe elapsed time and the remaining time display. zPressing the FUNC./SET button pauses the recording. Pressing it again resumes recording.
Automated Playback (Auto Play) All the images on a memory card can be displayed automatically. The displaying time is 3 seconds. 1 (Play) Menu FUNC./SET button. See Menus and Settings (p. 22). zThe Auto Play starts. zFollowing functions are available during automated playback. - Pausing/resuming the Auto Play: press the FUNC./SET button - Fast forward/rewind the Auto Play: press the W or X button (continue to hold the button to advance more rapidly) - Stopping the Auto Play: press the MENU button.
2 Select an image you want to protect using the W or X button, and press the FUNC./SET button. zPressing the FUNC./SET button again cancels the setting. zYou can also protect images in the index playback mode. Protection Icon Erasing All Images z Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing an image. z Protected images cannot be erased with this function. (Play) Menu . See Menus and Settings (p. 22).
Print Settings/Transfer Settings Setting the DPOF Print Settings You can select images on a memory card for printing and specify the number of print copies in advance using the camera. The settings used on the camera comply with the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) standards. This is extremely convenient for printing on a direct print compatible printer, or for sending the images to a photo developing service that supports DPOF. These settings are compliant with DPOF (Digital Print Order Format).
2 Select images for printing. zAs shown below, selection methods differ for the Print Type settings (p. 68). - (Standard)/ (Both) Select an image, press the FUNC./SET button and use the S or T button to select the number of print copies (up to 99). - Number of Print Copies Index Print Selection (Index) Select an image and the press FUNC./SET button to select or deselect it. All the Images on a Memory Card 1 (Play) Menu All Images].
z The output of some printers or photo developing services may not reflect the specified print settings. z Print settings cannot be set for movies. z The images are printed in order from oldest to newest by the date and time they were shot. z A maximum of 998 images can be selected. z When [Print Type] is set to [Both], the number of copies can be set. When it is set to [Index], the number of copies cannot be set (only one copy will be printed).
z The Date and File No. settings will change according to the Print Type as follows. However, the printable information may vary between printers. - Index [Date] and [File No.] cannot be set to [On] at the same time. - Standard or Both [Date] and [File No.] can be set at the same time. z Embedded dates in (Postcard Date Imprint mode) (p. 34) print out even when [Date] is set to [Off].
Single Images 2 Select [Order] and press the FUNC./SET button. zSelecting [Reset] cancels all transfer order settings. 3 Use the W or X button to select an image to transfer and press the FUNC./SET button. zPressing the FUNC./SET button again deselects the setting. zYou can also select images in the index playback mode (p. 59). Transfer Selection All the Images on a Memory Card 2 Select [Mark all] and press the FUNC./SET button. zSelecting [Reset] cancels all transfer order settings.
Shooting/Viewing Images on a TV set You can use a video-compatible television as a monitor to shoot or play back images when it is connected to the camera with the supplied AV Cable. 1 2 Turn off the Camera and the TV. Connect the AV cable to the camera's A/V OUT terminal. zOpen the terminal cover by slipping a fingernail under the right edge and plug the AV cable in all the way. 3 Yellow IN VIDEO AUDIO Black 4 5 Turn on the TV and switch it to Video mode. Turn on the camera.
Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) My Camera allows you to customize the start-up image and startup, operation, self-timer and shutter sounds. You can use the supplied software to register image and sound settings on your computer to the camera. Changing My Camera Settings 1 (My Camera) Menu Menu Item. See Menus and Settings (p. 22). 2 Use the W or X button to select the contents you wish to set.
Troubleshooting Camera Camera will not operate. Power is not turned on. zPress the power button for a moment (Basic Guide p. 2). Memory card slot/battery zConfirm that the memory card slot/ cover is open. battery cover is securely closed (Basic Guide p. 1). Batteries are loaded in the wrong direction. zPut batteries back into the camera in the correct direction (Basic Guide p. 1). Batteries are not the right zUse only unused AA-size alkaline type. batteries or Canon AA-size NiMH batteries.
When the power is turned on "Card locked!" message appears. The SD memory card's write protect tab is set to "Write protect". zWhen recording to, erasing from or formatting the memory card, slide the tab upward (p. 87). The Date/Time menu appears. The lithium coin battery charge is low. zReplace it (p. 89). LCD monitor The display darkens. The image in the LCD monitor will darken in strong sunlight or bright light.
appears. The symbol will display when using a memory card that had print settings or transfer settings set by other DPOF-compliant cameras. zBe careful when making changes to the print or transfer settings with other DPOF cameras, because all such settings will be overwritten by your camera (p. 66). Noise displays./Subject's movements are irregular. zThere is no effect on the recorded The camera image.
Memory card is not formatted correctly. zFormat the memory card (p. 29). zIf reformatting does not work, the memory card logic circuits may be damaged. Consult the nearest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. SD memory card is write zSlide the write protect tab of the SD protected. memory card upward (p. 87). Image Seen in Viewfinder vs. Recorded Image Usually the recorded zConfirm the actual image size with image contains more of the LCD monitor.
Subject in recorded image is too dark. Insufficient light for shooting. zSet the flash to on Guide p. 8). (On) (Basic There is a difference in brightness between the background and the subject. zSet the exposure compensation to a positive (+) setting (p. 48). zUse the spot metering function (p. 47). Subject is too far away for flash to reach. zShoot within correct shooting distance of the subject when using the internal flash (p. 97). zRaise the ISO speed and then shoot (p. 53).
White dots appear on the image. Light is reflected back from the eyes when the flash is used in dark areas. zThis is a phenomenon that occurs with digital cameras and does not constitute a malfunction. Eyes appear red. Light reflecting back from zUnder these conditions, use the red-eye reduction mode (Basic eyes can make them Guide p. 8). For this mode to be appear red when the effective, the subject must be looking flash is used in dark right at the red-eye reduction lamp. areas.
Shooting Movies The recording time may not display properly or filming may stop unexpectedly. zAlthough the recording time may not The following types of display properly during shooting, the memory cards are used. movie will be recorded correctly on - Slow recording cards. the memory card. Recording time - Cards formatted on a will display properly if you format the different camera or a memory card in this camera computer. - Cards which have had (excluding slow recording memory cards) (p. 29).
Playback Cannot play back. You attempted to play back images shot with another camera or images edited with a computer. zComputer images that cannot be played back will play back if they are added to the camera using the bundled software program ZoomBrowser EX or ImageBrowser. File name was changed with a computer or file location was changed. zSet the file name or location to a file format compatible with the camera. (Refer to the Software Starter Guide for details). Movies cannot be edited.
The batteries are cold. Battery performance deteriorates at low temperatures. zIf shooting in a cold area, keep the batteries warm (by placing them in an inner pocket, etc.) until ready to use them. Battery terminals are dirty. zWipe them well with a dry cloth before use. zReinsert the batteries several times. Canon AA-size NiMH batteries consumed quickly. The batteries have not been used for over a year. zIf batteries are rechargeable: Performance should return to normal after several charging cycles.
List of Messages The following messages may appear on the LCD monitor during shooting or playback. Please refer to the Direct Print User Guide for the messages that display during a printer connection. Busy... zImage is being recorded to, or read from, memory card. The playback mode is starting up. No memory card zYou turned on the camera without a memory card installed. Card locked! zThe SD card is write-protected. Cannot record zYou attempted to shoot an image without a memory card.
No image. zNo images recorded on memory card. Image too large. zYou attempted to play back an image larger than 4992 × 3328 pixels or with a large data size. Incompatible JPEG format. zYou attempted to play back an incompatible JPEG image. Corrupted data. zYou attempted to play back an image with corrupted data. RAW zYou attempted to play back a RAW image.
Protected! zYou attempted to erase or edit a protected image or movie. You attempted to erase or add a protected sound memo. Too many marks. zToo many images have been marked with print settings or transfer settings. Cannot process any more. Cannot complete! zCould not save the print or transfer settings. Unselectable image. zYou attempted to set the print settings for a non-JPEG image. Communication error zThe computer was unable to download the image due to the large amount of images (approx.
Appendix Battery Handling Battery Charge The following icon and message will display. The battery charge is low. If you plan to use the camera for an extended period of time, replace the battery as soon as possible. Change the batteries Battery charge is insufficient to operate the camera. Replace the battery immediately. Battery Handling Precautions Appendix z Use AA-size alkaline or Canon AA-size NiMH batteries (sold separately) only.
z Before inserting the batteries, wipe the battery terminals well with a dry cloth. Oil from one's skin or dirtiness may cause a considerable reduction in the number of recordable images or reduce usage time. z Battery performance deteriorates at low temperatures, and the battery icon may display more quickly.
Handling the Memory Card SD Memory Card (Sold Separately) Write Protect Tab Write Protect Tab Slide the switch up. Writing/Erasing Possible Slide the switch down (you can protect the images and other data on the card) Writing/Erasing Impossible Cautions When Handling Appendix z Memory cards are high-precision electronic devices. Do not bend them, apply force to them, or subject them to shocks or vibration. z Do not attempt to disassemble or alter the memory card.
Formatting z Please note that formatting (initializing) an memory card erases all data, including protected images and other file types. z You are recommended to use memory cards that have been formatted in your camera. • The card supplied with the camera may be used without further formatting. • When the camera is malfunctioning, a corrupted memory card might be the cause. Reformatting the memory card may solve the problem.
Replacing the Date Battery If the LCD monitor displays the Date/Time menu when you turn on the camera, this means that the date battery has run down and the clock has stopped running. Please purchase a replacement battery (lithium coin battery CR1220) and install it as follows. The date battery is preinstalled at the factory and may therefore expire earlier than its rated lifespan after the camera has been purchased. Be particularly careful to keep the date batteries out of the reach of children.
The LCD monitor also displays the Date/Time menu the very first time you turn on the camera. This is normal, and you don't need to replace the date battery. Using an AC Adapter Kit (Sold Separately) It is best to power the camera with AC Adapter Kit ACK800 (sold separately) when you are using it for long periods of time or connecting it to a computer. Turn the camera power off before connecting or disconnecting the compact power adapter.
Using Rechargeable Batteries (Sold Separately) Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-300* Included are the battery charger and four rechargeable AA-size NiMH (nickel metal hydride) batteries. Charge the batteries as shown below. Four Two batteries batteries Charge Indicator Two batteries can be charged instead of four. zInsert the batteries into the charger before plugging the charger into a power outlet. zThe indicator blinks while charging, then remains lit when charging is finished.
92 z Do not recharge batteries in enclosed areas that tend to retain heat. z Repeatedly recharging batteries before they become fully depleted may cause batteries to lose capacity. Do not recharge the batteries until the LCD monitor displays the "Change the batteries" message. z Wipe the battery terminals well with a dry cloth in the following situations, as the terminals may be soiled with oil from one's skin or dirt: - If the battery usage time has considerably diminished.
z It takes approximately 2 hours when two batteries are loaded one at each end of the charger and approximately 4 hours 40 minutes with four for the charger to fully recharge them (as determined by testing at Canon facilities). Please do not charge batteries in areas where the temperature is outside the range of 0 to 35 °C (32 to 95 °F). z Charging time varies according to ambient temperature and to the batteries' initial charge state. z The battery charger may emit noise while charging.
z The flash charge time will lengthen as the battery charge gets weaker. Always set the power/mode switch to [OFF] when you finish using the flash. z Be careful not to touch the flash window or sensor windows with your fingers while the flash is in use. z The flash may fire if another flash is being used in close proximity. z The High-Power Flash may not fire outdoors in daylight or when there are no reflective items.
Camera Care and Maintenance Never use thinners, benzine, synthetic cleansers or water to clean the camera. These substances may distort or damage the equipment. Camera Body Gently wipe dirt off the camera body with a soft cloth or eyeglass lens wiper. Lens First use a lens blower brush to remove dust and dirt, then remove any remaining dirt by wiping the lens lightly with a soft cloth. Never use synthetic cleansers on the camera body or lens.
Specifications All data is based on Canon's standard testing methods. Subject to change without notice. PowerShot A430/PowerShot A420 (W): wide angle (T): telephoto Camera Effective Pixels Approx. 4.0 million Image Sensor 1/3-inch type CCD (Total number of pixels: Approx. 4.2 million) Lens PowerShot A430: 5.4 (W) - 21.6 (T) mm (35mm film equivalent: 39 (W) - 156 (T) mm) f/2.8 (W) - f/5.8 (T) PowerShot A420: 5.4 (W) - 17.3 (T) mm (35mm film equivalent: 39 (W) - 125 (T) mm) f/2.8 (W) - f/5.
Shooting Distance (From the front of the lens) Normal: 47 cm (1.5 ft.) – infinity Macro: 5 – 47 cm (W)/25 – 47 cm (T) (2.0 in. – 1.5 ft. (W)/9.8 in. – 1.5 ft. (T)) Super Macro: 1 – 5 cm (W) (0.39 in. – 2.0 in) (W) Infinity: 3 m (9.8 ft.) – infinity Shutter Mechanical shutter + electronic shutter Shutter Speeds 1 – 1/2000 sec. The shutter speed varies according to the shooting mode. Slow shutter speeds of 1 to 1/6 sec. operate with noise reduction.
Recording Media SD memory card/MultiMediaCard This camera has been tested with memory cards up to 2 GB. All memory card functions cannot be guaranteed. File Format Design rule for camera file system and DPOF compliant Data Type (Still images) Exif 2.
Playback Modes Single, Index (9 thumbnail images), Magnified (approx. 10x (max.) on LCD monitor; images can be sent in the magnified state), Auto Play, Movie, or Sound Memo (approx. 1 minute (max.
Battery Capacity PowerShot A430 Number of Images Shot LCD Monitor ON (Based on the LCD Monitor Off CIPA standard) Playback Time AA Alkaline Batteries (included with the camera) Approx. 90 images Approx. 600 images Approx. 10 hours AA NiMH Battery (NB-3AH) (full charge) Approx. 360 images Approx. 1000 images Approx. 12 hours PowerShot A420 Number of Images Shot LCD Monitor ON (Based on the LCD Monitor Off CIPA standard) Playback Time AA Alkaline Batteries (included with the camera) Approx.
Test Conditions Shooting: Normal temperature (23 °C ± 2 °C/73 °F ± 3.6 °F), normal relative humidity (50% ± 20%), alternating max. wide angle and max. telephoto shots at 30 second intervals with the flash fired once every two shots and the camera power turned off after every tenth shot. Power is left off for a sufficient amount of time*, then the power is turned back on and the testing procedure is repeated. zA Canon-brand memory card is used.
Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities : Card included with the camera Recording Pixels (Large) 2272 × 1704 pixels (Middle 1) 1600 × 1200 pixels (Middle 2) 1024 × 768 pixels (Small) 640 × 480 pixels (PostCard Date Imprint Mode) 1600 × 1200 pixels (Wide) 2272 × 1280 pixels Compression 16 MB SDC-128M SDC-512MSH 7 61 237 13 109 425 26 217 839 14 121 471 26 217 839 50 411 1590 25 211 816 45 372 1438 80 652 2518 56 460 1777 88 711 2747 138 1118 4317 26 217 839 317 9 81
Movie : Card included with the camera Recording Pixels/ Frame Rate Standard 16 MB SDC-128M SDC-512MSH 640 × 480 pixels/ 10 frames/sec. 23 sec. 3 min. 10 sec. 12 min. 16 sec. 320 × 240 pixels/ 30 frames/sec. 22 sec. Color Accent Color Switch Compact 160 × 120 pixels/ 15 frames/sec. 3 min. 1 sec. 11 min. 42 sec. 1 min. 47 sec. 14 min. 29 sec. 55 min. 57 sec. Maximum movie clip length: : 1 hour, : 3 min (3 min. for all modes with the PowerShot A420).
Standard Recording Pixels Frame Rate File size 640 × 480 pixels 10 frames/sec. 660 KB/sec. 320 × 240 pixels 30 frames/sec. 660 KB/sec. 160 × 120 pixels 15 frames/sec. 120 KB/sec. Color Accent Color Switch Compact MultiMediaCard Interface Compatible with MultiMediaCard standards Dimensions 32.0 × 24.0 × 1.4 mm (1.3 × 0.9 × 0.1 in.) Weight Approx. 1.5 g (0.05 oz.) SD Memory Card (Sold Separately) Interface Compatible with SD memory card standards Dimensions 32.0 × 24.0 × 2.1 mm (1.
Battery Charger CB-5AH (Sold Separately) (Included with the separately sold Battery/Charger Kit CBK4-300) Rated Input 100 - 240 V AC (50/60 Hz) 16 VA (100 V) - 21 VA (240 V) Rated Output 565 mA* 1, 1275 mA*2 Charging Time Approx. 4 hours 40 minutes*1 Approx. 2 hour*2 Operating Temperatures 0 – 35 °C (32 – 95 °F) Dimensions 65.0 × 105.0 × 27.5 mm (2.56 × 4.13 × 1.08 in.) Weight (Including the compact power adapter cable) Approx. 95 g (3.35 oz.
INDEX A AC Adapter Kit ACK800......... AF .......................................... AF Frame ............................... AF-assist Beam...................... AiAF ....................................... Auto Play (Slide Show) .......... Auto Rotate Function ............. 90 46 16 24 46 64 54 B Battery Battery Capacity .............. 100 Handling............................. 85 Installing.......Basic Guide: p. 1 Battery Charger CB-5AH ..... 105 C Color Accent ..........................
Magnifying .............................. 58 Memory Card Estimated Capacities........ 102 Formatting .......................... 29 Handling ............................. 87 Installing ...... Basic Guide: p. 1 Memory Cards ...................... 102 Menu................................. 21, 23 FUNC. Menu ...................... 23 Menu List ............................ 23 Menus and Settings............ 21 My Camera ......................... 27 Play Menu .......................... 24 Rec. Menu ................
W White Balance........................ 49 Wide Angle ..................Basic Guide: p. 8, 14 Wrist Strap .............................
Disclaimer • While every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this guide is accurate and complete, no liability can be accepted for any errors or omissions. • Canon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described herein at anytime without prior notice.
Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode The chart below is a reference for the settings available for various shooting conditions. The settings selected in each shooting mode are saved after you finish shooting.
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Cov-Advanced.fm Page 1 Tuesday, November 22, 2005 3:27 PM ENGLISH DIGITAL CAMERA Before Using the Camera Shooting Playback/Erasing Print/Transfer Settings Shooting/Viewing Images on a TV Set Customizing the Camera Troubleshooting Advanced Camera User Guide CEL-SF6G210 © 2006 CANON INC. List of Messages Advanced Camera User Guide Appendix This guide explains camera features and procedures in detail.
