ENGLISH DIGITAL CAMERA Advanced Camera User Guide Before Using the Camera Shooting Playback/Erasing Print/Transfer Settings Shooting/Viewing Images on a TV Set Customizing the Camera Troubleshooting List of Messages Advanced Camera User Guide This guide explains camera features and procedures in detail. Appendix CDI-E211-010 © 2006 CANON INC. PRINTED IN CHINA Main Features Shooting Automatically adjusts shooting settings to match particular conditions (Special Scene mode) Changes image colors to create special effects (Color Accent, Color Swap modes) Automatically detects camera orientation with an Intelligent Orientation sensor. Playback Plays movies ( Auto Play Editing with audio) Edits movies Records sound memos for still images. Printing Makes printing easy with the Print/Share button Also supports non-Canon brand PictBridge compliant printers Uses of Recorded Images Effortlessly transfer them to a computer with the Print/ Share button This guide uses illustrations of the PowerShot A430. 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. 112). In this guide, the Basic Camera User Guide is referred to as the Basic Guide, and the Advanced Camera User Guide is referred to as the Advanced Guide. This mark denotes issues that may affect the camera's operation. This mark denotes additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures. This icon appears for functions and notes that apply only to the PowerShot A430. You can use SD* memory cards and MultiMediaCards with this camera. These cards are collectively called memory cards in this guide. * SD stands for Secure Digital, a copyright protection system. Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended. This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine Canon accessories. Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this product and/or accidents such as fire, etc., caused by the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories (e.g., a leakage and/or explosion of a battery pack). Please note that this warranty does not apply to repairs arising out of the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories, although you may request such repairs on a chargeable basis. 1 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Before Using the Camera--The Components Guide . . . . . .12 Before Using the Camera--Basic Operations . . . . . . . . . . .15 Using the LCD Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Using the Viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Power Saving Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Menus and Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Menu List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Resetting Settings to Their Default Values. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Formatting Memory Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Changing the Recording Pixels and Compression (Still Images) 30 Magnified Close-Up Shooting (Super Macro). . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Using the Digital Zoom. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Continuous Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Postcard Date Imprint Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Using the Self-Timer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Movie Shooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Changing the Colors and Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Switching between Focusing Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects (Focus Lock). . . . . . . . . . . 47 Switching between Metering Modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Adjusting the Exposure Compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Adjusting the Tone (White Balance) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 2 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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback). . . . . . . . . . . .59 Viewing Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Editing Movies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 Rotating Images in the Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 Attaching Sound Memos to Images. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 Automated Playback (Auto Play) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 Protecting Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 Erasing All Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 Print Settings/Transfer Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Setting the DPOF Print Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 Setting the DPOF Transfer Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 Shooting/Viewing Images on a TV set . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) . . . . 72 Changing My Camera Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72 Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 When the power is turned on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74 LCD monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74 Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 Shooting Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79 Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80 Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80 TV monitor output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81 Direct print compatible printers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81 List of Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 3 Appendix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85 Battery Handling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Handling the Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Replacing the Date Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Using an AC Adapter Kit (Sold Separately) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Using Rechargeable Batteries (Sold Separately) . . . . . . . . . 91 Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately). . . . . . 93 Camera Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 INDEX. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106 Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode . . . . . . . . . . .112 4 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., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are not liable for any consequential damages arising from any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including memory cards, that results in the failure of an image to be recorded or to be recorded in a way that is machine readable. Warning Against Copyright Infringement Please note that Canon digital cameras are intended for personal use and should never be used in a manner that infringes upon or contravenes international or domestic copyright laws and regulations. Please be advised that in certain cases the copying of images from performances, exhibitions, or commercial properties by means of a camera or other device may contravene copyright or other legal rights even if the image was shot for personal use. Warranty Limitations This camera's warranty is only effective in the country of sale. If a problem arises while the camera is in use abroad, please convey it back to the country of sale before proceeding with a warranty claim to a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. For Canon Customer Support contacts, please see the Canon Limited Warranty supplied with your camera. 5 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. This has no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction. Language Setting Please see the Basic Guide (p. 3) to change the language setting. Safety Precautions Before using the camera, please ensure that you read and understand the safety precautions described below. Always ensure that the camera is operated correctly. The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended to instruct you in the safe and correct operation of the camera and its accessories to prevent injuries or damage to yourself, other persons and equipment. Equipment refers to the camera, battery, battery charger or separately sold compact power adapter. 6 Warnings Equipment Do not aim the camera directly into the sun or at other intense light sources that could damage your eyesight. 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. Do not attempt to disassemble or alter any part of the equipment that is not expressly described in this guide. To avoid the risk of high-voltage electrical shock, do not touch the flash portion of the camera if it has been damaged. Stop operating the equipment immediately if it emits smoke or noxious fumes. Do not allow the equipment to come into contact with, or become immersed in, water or other liquids. If the exterior comes into contact with liquids or salt air, wipe it dry with a soft, absorbent cloth. Continued use of the equipment may result in fire or electrical shock. Immediately turn the camera power off and remove the camera battery or unplug the power cord from the power outlet. Please consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Do not use substances containing alcohol, benzine, thinners or other flammable substances to clean or maintain the equipment. Do not cut, damage, alter or place heavy items on the power cord. Use only recommended power accessories. Remove the power cord on a regular periodic basis and wipe away the dust and dirt that collects on the plug, the exterior of the power outlet and the surrounding area. Do not handle the power cord if your hands are wet. Continued use of the equipment may result in fire or electrical shock. 7 Battery Do not place the battery near a heat source or ...