User manual CANON POWERSHOT A430 - Reference Guide

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 expose it to direct flame or heat. The battery should not be immersed in water or sea water. Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the battery. Avoid dropping or subjecting the batteries to severe impacts that could damage the casing. Use only recommended batteries and accessories. Use of batteries not expressly recommended for this equipment may cause explosions or leaks, resulting in fire, injury and damage to the surroundings. In the event that a battery leaks and the eyes, mouth, skin or clothing contact these substances, immediately flush with water and seek medical assistance. Disconnect the battery charger and compact power adapter from both the camera and the power outlet after recharging or when they are not in use to avoid fire and other hazards. Do not place anything, such as tablecloths, carpets, bedding or cushions, on top of the battery charger while it is charging. Continued use over a long period may cause the units to overheat and distort, resulting in fire. Please use Canon AA-size NiMH batteries and charger recommended for use with these batteries. The compact power adapter are designed for exclusive use with your camera. Do not use it with other products or batteries. There is a risk of overheating and distortion which could result in fire or electrical shock. Before you discard a battery, cover the terminals with tape or other insulators to prevent direct contact with other objects. Contact with the metallic components of other materials in waste containers may lead to fire or explosions. 8 Others 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. 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. 9 Cautions Equipment 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. Do not store the equipment in humid or dusty areas. 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. Avoid using, placing or storing the equipment in places subject to strong sunlight or high temperatures, such as the dashboard or trunk (boot) of a car. Ensure that the battery charger is plugged into a power outlet of the specified rating, not over the specified rating. Do not use if the power cord or plug are damaged, or if not fully plugged into the outlet. Do not use in locations with poor ventilation. The above-mentioned can cause leakage, overheating or explosion, resulting in fire, burns or other injuries. High temperatures may also cause deformation of the casing. When not using the camera for extended periods of time, remove the battery from the camera or battery charger and store the equipment in a safe place. Storing the camera for extended periods with batteries installed will cause battery leakage and damage the camera. Flash Do not operate the flash with dirt, dust or other items stuck to the surface of the flash. Be careful not to cover the flash with your fingers or clothing when shooting. The flash may be damaged and emit smoke or noise. The resulting heat build-up could damage the flash. Do not touch the surface of the flash after taking several pictures in rapid succession. Doing so could result in burns. 10 Preventing Malfunctions Avoid Strong Magnetic Fields 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. Avoid Condensation Related Problems When moving the equipment rapidly between hot and cold temperatures, you can avoid condensation by placing the equipment in an airtight, resealable plastic bag and letting it adjust to temperature changes slowly before removing it from the bag. Moving the equipment rapidly between hot and cold temperatures may cause condensation (water droplets) to form on its external and internal surfaces. If Condensation Forms Inside the Camera Stop using the camera immediately. Continued use may damage the equipment. Remove the memory card and battery or compact power adapter from the camera and wait until the moisture evaporates completely before resuming use. 11 Before Using the Camera--The Components Guide Front View Attaching the Wrist Strap Power Button (Basic Guide p. 2) Shutter Button (Basic Guide p. 4) Speaker Flash (Basic Guide p. 8) Microphone (p. 62) Viewfinder Window (p. 19) A/V OUT (Audio/Video output) Terminal (p. 71) Wrist Strap Mount AF-assist Beam (p. 24) Red-Eye Reduction Lamp (Basic Guide p. 8) Self-Timer Lamp (p. 35) Lens 12 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. 1) 13 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)/ button (Basic Guide p. 8/pp. 32, 58) (Macro)/ (Infinity)/ button (Basic Guide p. 9) (Flash)/ button (Basic Guide p. 8) (Wide Angle) (when shooting)/ (Single Image Erase) (when playing)/ button (Basic Guide pp. 8, 10, p. 32) 14 Before Using the Camera--Basic Operations Using the LCD Monitor 1 Press the DISP. button. The display mode changes as follows with each press. Shooting Mode Playback Mode ( , , or ) ( ) Standard Standard (No Information) Detailed (Information View) Detailed Before Using the Camera--Basic Operations Off No Information In 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. The LCD monitor on or off setting is remembered even after the camera power is turned off. The LCD monitor does not shut off in the (Super Macro), (Color Accent), (Color Swap), (Stitch Assist) or (Movie) mode. The LCD monitor will not switch to the detailed display in the index playback mode (p. 59). LCD Monitor Brightness The brightness of the LCD monitor can be adjusted to better suit the shooting conditions. You can change the brightness of the LCD monitor using the Set up menu (p. 25). Night Display When shooting in dark conditions, the camera automatically brightens the LCD monitor to suit the brightness of the subject*, making it easier to frame the subject. * The movements of the subject will appear irregular in the LCD monitor. The recorded image, however, will not be affected. The brightness of the image displayed in the monitor, and the brightness of the actual image recorded will be different. 15 Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor Shooting mode * Spot Frame * AF Frame (p. 46) * Low Battery (p. 85) Zoom Magnification (p. 32)* Macro/Infinity (Basic Guide p. 9) Flash (Basic Guide p. 8) (Red) * 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/pp. 31, 37, 40, 51) Exposure Compensation (p. 48) Recording Pixels (p. 30) ISO Speed (p. 53) Compression (p. 30) White Balance (p. 49) Shooting Method (pp. 33, 35) My Colors (p. 51) Recording Pixels/ Frame Rate (Movie) (p. 39) * Camera Shake Warning (p. 74) * Appears even if the LCD monitor is set to Standard (No Information) 16 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. 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 Before Using the Camera--Basic Operations Compression (Still image) (p. 30) Recording Pixels (Still image) (p. 30) Movie (p. 37) Shooting Date/Time WAVE Format Sound (p. 18) Protection Status (p. 64) Total number of images Displayed image number 17 Detailed Shooting Mode (Basic Guide p. 6/ pp. 31, 37, 40, 51) Exposure Compensation (p. 48) White Balance (p. 49) My Colors (p. 51) ISO Speed (p. 53) Recording Pixels/ Frame Rate (Movies) (p. 39) Flash (Basic Guide p. 8) Metering Mode (p. 47) 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. JPEG image not conforming to Design rule for Camera File System Standards RAW image Unrecognized data type Information for images shot on other cameras may not display correctly. 18 Using the Viewfinder The viewfinder can be used to conserve power by turning the LCD monitor off (p. 15) while shooting. Viewfinder Indicators The indicators light or blink under the following conditions. Never do the following while an indicator is lit. These actions may corrupt image data. - Shake or jolt the camera - Shut off the power, or open the memory card slot/battery cover Upper Indicator Green: Blinking Green: Before Using the Camera--Basic Operations Ready to shoot Image recording/reading/erasing/transferring (when connected to a computer) Orange: Ready to shoot (flash on) Blinking Orange: Ready to shoot (camera shake warning)/ Flash is charging Lower Indicator Yellow: Macro mode/infinity mode Blinking Yellow: Focusing difficulty (camera beeps once) 19 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]. Press any button other than the power button ( or change the camera orientation with the Power Shot A430) to turn the LCD monitor back on. Playback Mode or Powers down approximately 5 minutes after the last Connected to a Printer control is accessed on the camera. * Default Setting (time can be changed). The power saving function will not activate during Auto Play or while the camera is connected to a computer. The power saving function settings can be changed (p. 26). 20 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. FUNC. Menu Rec., 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 or button to select a menu item. Some items may not be selectable in some shooting modes. Use the or button to select an option for the menu item. You can select further options with the MENU button for some options. After selecting an option, you can press the shutter button to shoot immediately. After shooting, this menu will appear again, allowing you to adjust the settings easily. Press the FUNC./SET button. 21 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 or button to switch between menus. Use the or button to select menu items. Some items may not be selectable in some shooting modes. Use the or button to select an option. Menu items followed by an ellipsis (...) can only be set after pressing the FUNC./SET button to display the next menu. Press the FUNC./SET button or MENU button again to confirm the setting. Press the MENU button. 22 Menu List FUNC. Menu Menu Item Manual Mode Manual Super Macro Color Accent Color Swap Stitch Assist (Left to Right) Stitch Assist (Right to Left) Special Scene Mode Movie Mode Exposure Compensation ISO Speed White Balance Drive Mode (Shooting Method) Single Continuous Shooting Self-Timer (10-sec.) Self-Timer (2-sec.) Self-Timer (Custom) My Colors Recording Pixels (Still Image) Compression (Stiil Image) Recording Pixels/Frame Rate (Movie) p. 51 p. 30 p. 30 p. 39 p. 35 p. 33 Basic p. 6 p. 31 p. 42 p. 43 p. 40 Basic p. 7 p. 37 p. 48 p. 53 p. 49 Reference Page 23 Before Using the Camera--Basic Operations Rec. Menu *Default setting Menu Item AiAF Metering Mode On*/Off Options Reference Page p. 46 p. 47 p. 32 Basic p. 5 p. 45 p. 24*1 p. 34 * Evaluative, Center-Weighted Average, Spot On/Off* (On in standard movie mode.) Off/2*­10 seconds/Hold On/Off* On/Off* Off*/Date/Date & Time AF-assist Beam On*/Off Digital Zoom Review Save Original Grid Lines*1 Date Stamp *1 Allows you to display a grid (9 sections) on the LCD monitor to help in determining the X- and Y-axis of the subject and composing the shot. The grid lines will not be recorded in the image. Play Menu Menu Item Auto Play Protect Rotate Erase All Sound Memo Transfer Order Reference Page p. 64 p. 64 p. 62 p. 65 p. 62 p. 69 Print Menu Menu Item Print Select Images & Qty. Select All Images Clear All Selections Print Settings Reference Page p. 66 p. 66 p. 67 p. 67 p. 68 24 Set up Menu *Default setting Menu Item Mute Options On/Off* Reference Page 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). 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. Adjusts the volume of the beeps that sound when any button other than the shutter button is pressed during operation. Adjusts the volume of the self-timer sound played 2 sec. before the shutter is released. Adjusts the volume of the sound played when the shutter releases. The shutter sound does not play while a movie is recording. Adjusts the volume of movie sounds and sound memos. Use the or button to adjust the brightness. If you press the or button, the display returns to the Set up menu. You can check the brightness in the LCD monitor while you are adjusting the setting. Volume Off/1/2*/3/4/5 Start-up Vol. Operation Vol. Before Using the Camera--Basic Operations Selftimer Vol. Shutter Volume Playback Vol. LCD Brightness ­7 to 0 to +7* 25 Power Saving Auto Power Down On*/Off p. 20 Sets whether or not the camera automatically powers down after a set period of time elapses without the camera being operated. 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. Basic Guide (p. 2) p. 29 Continuous*/ Auto Reset Check mark (On)/No check mark (Off) p. 57 p. 55 Creates a folder for the next shooting session. Date/Time Format File Number Create Folder Create New Folder Auto Create Off*/Daily/ You can also set a creation time. MondaySunday/Monthly On*/Off p. 54 Adjusts the timing it takes for the lens to retract after entering Playback mode from Shooting mode. Basic Guide (p. 3) NTSC/PAL p. 71 See below*2 Auto Rotate Lens Retract 1 min.*/0 sec. Language Video System Print Method Auto*/ (PictBridge connection) Reset All p. 28 *2 Allows you to switch the connection method of the printer. There is no need to switch under normal circumstances, but when borderless printing images taken in (Wide) recording pixels on an entire side of wide size paper with the SELPHY CP710/CP510 Canon Compact Photo Printer, select . This setting is remembered even after turning the power off, so be sure to switch back to Auto when printing image sizes other than . 26 My Camera Menu *Default setting Menu Item Start-up Image Start-up Sound Operation Sound Selftimer Sound Shutter Sound Options Off/On* Summary Select whether to display the set start-up screen when the camera is turned on Select whether to play the set startup sound when the camera is turned on. Select whether to activate operation sounds when any button other than the shutter button is pressed. Select whether to have a set sound notify you 2 sec. before a self-timed shooting. Select whether to activate the shutter sound when the shutter button is pressed fully. Reference Page p. 72 Off/On* p. 72 Off/On* p. 72 Before Using the Camera--Basic Operations Off/On* p. 72 Off/On* p. 72 27 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. Settings cannot be reset when the camera is connected to a computer or to a printer. 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. 42) or (Color Swap) (p. 43) modes Newly added My Camera settings (p. 72) 28 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). Before Using the Camera--Basic Operations 2 Select [OK] and press the FUNC./SET button. To perform a low level format, use the button to select [Low Level Format] and the or button to add a check mark. If [Low Level Format] is selected, you can cancel formatting partway by pressing the FUNC./ SET button. You can still use the memory card without problem even if formatting was halted partway, but the data is erased completely. Low Level Format You should select the [Low Level Format] option if you suspect the read/write speed of a memory card has dropped. A low level format may require 2 to 3 minutes with some memory cards. 29 Shooting Changing the Recording Pixels and Compression (Still Images) Shooting Mode 1 FUNC. Menu * (Compression/Recording Pixels). 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 select compression and press the FUNC./SET button. Approximate Values for Recording Pixels Recording Pixels (Large) 2272 × 1704 pixels Purpose High Print up to A4-size prints* 210 × 297 mm (8.3 × 11.7 in.) Print up to Letter-size prints* 216 × 279 mm (8.5 × 11 in.) Print postcard-size prints 148 × 100 mm (5.8 × 3.9 in.) Print L-size prints 119 × 89 mm (4.7 × 3.5 in.) Print credit card-size prints Print on wide size paper (Send images as e-mail attachments Low Shoot more images) (Medium 1) 1600 × 1200 pixels 1024 × 768 pixels 640 × 480 pixels (Medium 2) (Small) 30 (Postcard Date Imprint Mode) (Wide) 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.) * Paper sizes vary according to region. Approximate Values for Compression Settings Compression Superfine Fine Normal Normal Purpose Shoot normal quality images Shoot more images High Quality Shoot higher quality images Shooting See Image Data Sizes (Estimated) (p. 103). See Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities (p. 102). Magnified Close-Up Shooting (Super Macro) Shooting Mode You can shoot a subject from as close as 1 cm (0.39 in.) (minimum focal distance) with an area of 17 × 13 mm (0.67 × 0.51 in.) at the maximum wide angle setting. 1 FUNC. Menu (Super Macro). See Menus and Settings (p. 21). 2 Press the or button to choose the angle of view and shoot. 31 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. The digital zoom cannot be used when the LCD monitor is turned off. The digital zoom cannot be used with (Postcard Date Imprint Mode) or (Wide) recording pixels. 1 (Rec.) Menu (Digital Zoom) [On]. See Menus and Settings (p. 22). [On] is the default setting for Super Macro and Movie (standard). 2 Press button and shoot. The combined digital and optical zoom setting will display in the LCD monitor. When you press the button, the zoom stops when the lens reaches the maximum optical telephoto setting (when shooting still images). Press the button again to activate the digital zoom and further zoom the image digitally. Press the button to zoom out. Images become coarser the more they are digitally zoomed. 32 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. This reflects standard shooting criteria established by Canon. Actual results may vary according to the subject and shooting conditions. Even if continuous shooting suddenly stops, the memory card may not be full. 1 FUNC./Menu * (Drive Mode) . Shooting See Menus and Settings (p. 21). * Default setting. 2 Shoot. The camera will continue to record successive images while the shutter button is held down. Recording will cease when the shutter button is released. To Cancel Continuous Shooting FUNC. Menu . The interval between shots may lengthen if the internal memory becomes full. If the flash fires, the interval between shots may lengthen. 33 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). The recording pixels are set to (1600 × 1200) and the compression to (Fine). When you press the shutter button halfway, the area outside the size of the postcard that will not get printed grays out. * Default setting. The digital zoom cannot be used in this mode. For printing instructions, refer to the Direct Print User Guide. Embedding the Date in the Image Data You can embed the date in image data when Date Imprint Mode) is selected. (Postcard 1 (Rec.) Menu (Date Stamp) [Date]/[Date & Time]. See Menus and Settings (p. 22). In the LCD monitor : [Off] : [Date]/[Date & Time] 34 Ensure that the camera's date/time is set beforehand (p. 26). 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 FUNC. Menu Mode) // * (Drive . Shooting See Menus and Settings (p. 21). The following occurs with each option. : 2 sec. before the shutter releases, the self-timer sound and lamp will speed up. : The self-timer sound will play when the shutter button is pressed and the shutter will release 2 sec. later. : You can change the delay time and number of shots , , and modes cannot be set. (p. 36). * Default setting. 2 Shoot. When the shutter button is pressed fully, the self-timer lamp will blink (when using Red-Eye Reduction, it will light before 2 sec.). To Cancel the Self-Timer Select in step1. Turning off the self-timer sound (p. 25). 35 Changing the Delay Time and Number of Shots ( ). You can change the delay time (0­10, 15, 20, 30 sec.) and number of shots (1­10). 1 FUNC. Menu (Drive Mode) . See Menus and Settings (p. 22). 2 Press the MENU button. Use the or to select the [Delay]/[Shots] and use the or to change settings, then press the FUNC./ SET button. The 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. before the specified delay. - If multiple shots have been specified for the [Shots] option, the sound will play for the first shot only. 36 If the [Shots] option is set to 2 or more shots, the following occurs. - The exposure and white balance are locked at the settings selected for the first shot. - If the flash fires, the interval between shots may lengthen. - The interval between shots may lengthen if the internal memory becomes full. - Shooting will automatically cease if the memory card becomes full. 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 Since the recording pixels are low, this mode is convenient for sending movies as e-mail attachments or when the memory card capacity is low. (160 × 120) 15 frames/sec.] Compact Shooting · Recording Pixels/Frame Rate: [ · Max. Clip Length: 3 minutes Color Accent You can shoot with all other colors, other than the color specified in the LCD monitor, in black and white (p. 42).*1 As with the Standard mode, you can select the recording pixels/ frame rate and record. · 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 You can change a specified color on the LCD monitor into another (p. 43).*1 As with the Standard mode, you can select the recording pixels/ frame rate and record. Color Swap · 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 · The recording time will vary according to the capacity of the memory card you use (p. 102). *1 you can record until the memory card is full (when a super high-speed memory card is used, such as the recommended SDC-512MSH). *2 Even if the clip size has not reached 1 GB, recording will stop at the moment the clip length reaches 1 hour. 37 1 FUNC. Menu * (Standard). See Menus and Settings (p. 21). 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 the recording pixels/frame rate (p. 39). * Default setting. 2 Shoot. Pressing the shutter button halfway automatically sets the exposure, focus and white balance settings. Pressing the shutter button fully starts recording video. Recording will include sound simultaneously. During shooting the recording time and a red circle appear on the LCD monitor. Pressing the shutter button fully again stops recording. Recording will stop automatically under the following circumstances. - When the maximum recording capacity or time is reached - When the internal memory and the memory card becomes full You are recommended to use a memory card that has been formatted in your camera to shoot movies (p. 29). The card supplied with the camera may be used without further formatting. The focus and zoom settings remain fixed for subsequent frames at the values selected for the first frame. 38 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. Before recording, you can set the white balance (p. 49). QuickTime 3.0 or later is required to play back movies (Data type: AVI/Compression method: Motion JPEG) on a computer. QuickTime (for Windows) is included on the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk. On the Macintosh platform, this program is standard with Mac OS X or later. Shooting Changing Recording Pixels and Frame Rates (Movies) You can change the recording pixels/frame rate mode when the movie shooting mode is set to (Standard), (Color Accent), or (Color Swap). 1 FUNC. Menu Frame Rate). * (Recording Pixels/ See Menus and Settings (p. 21). Use the or button to select the recording pixels/ frame rate and press the FUNC./SET button. * Default setting. 39 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. Recording Pixels Standard Color Accent Color Swap Compact* 320 × 240 pixels 160 × 120 pixels 640 × 480 pixels Frame Rate 10 frames/sec. 30 frames/sec. 15 frames/sec. (Compact) mode. * The recording pixels/frame rate are fixed in the See Image Data Sizes (Estimated) (p. 103). See Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities (p. 102). Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist) Shooting Mode Stitch Assist can be used to shoot overlapping images that can later be merged (stitched) to create one panoramic image on a computer. The overlapping seams of several adjacent images can be joined into a single panoramic image. 40 1 FUNC. Menu / (Stitch Assist). See Menus and Settings (p. 21). You can select from the following two shooting directions. Left to right horizontally Right to left horizontally 2 Shoot the first frame in the sequence. The exposure and white balance are set and locked with the first image. 3 Shooting Compose the second image so that it overlaps a portion of the first and shoot. Use the or button to return the previous image or retake the recorded images. Minor discrepancies in the overlapping portions can be corrected when the images are stitched together. 4 Repeat the procedure for additional images. A sequence may contain up to 26 images. Press the FUNC./SET button after the last shot. The settings for the first image are applied to the second image onward. You cannot display the images on a TV while shooting in Stitch Assist mode. Use PhotoStitch, a supplied program, to merge the images on a computer. 41 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. 45) to [On] when shooting stills, you can also record both the altered image and the original, unaltered image. Color Accent Shoot with all colors, with the exception of the color specified in the LCD monitor, in black and white. Specify a color in the LCD monitor, and shoot with another color replacing the one specified. The specified color can only be swapped with one other color. Color Swap Depending on the Special Scene mode, the ISO speed may increase, increasing the amount of noise in the image. Shooting with Color Accent Mode 1 FUNC. Menu (Color Accent: still image)/ (Color Accent: movie) FUNC./SET button. See Menus and Settings (p. 21). Still images Movies 42 2 Press the DISP. button. The 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 button. Only one color can be specified. You can use the or button to specify the range of the colors that are retained. -5: Only takes the color that you want to retain. +5: Also takes colors close to the one that you want to retain. 4 Shooting Press the DISP. button. This completes the setting. The default Color Accent is green. You may not obtain the expected results after color input mode if you use the flash. The specified Color Accent is retained even if the camera's power is turned off. Shooting with Color Swap Mode Original Color (Before Swapping) Desired Color (After Swapping) 43 1 FUNC. Menu (Color Swap: still image)/ (Color Swap: movie) FUNC./SET button. See Menus and Settings (p. 21). Still images Movies 2 Press the DISP. button. The 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 button. monitor and press the Only one color can be specified. You can use the or button to specify the range of the colors that are retained. -5: Only takes the color that you want to change. +5: Also takes colors close to the one that you want to change. 4 5 Aim the camera so that the desired color appears at the center of the LCD monitor button. and press the Only one color can be specified. Press the DISP. button. This completes the setting. The default setting for Color Swap changes green into white. 44 You may not obtain the expected results after color input mode if you use the flash. 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). If [On] is selected, the images 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 higher file number. * Default setting Shooting If (Save Original) is set to [On] - Only the image set with Color Accent or Color Swap is displayed on the LCD monitor during shooting. - The image displayed on the LCD monitor immediately after shooting is the one shot with Color Accent or Color Swap. As erasing the image at this time will cause the original image to be erased at the same time, be careful. - As two images are saved with each shot, the number of recordable shots displayed on the LCD monitor will be half the number that is displayed when (Save Original) is set to [Off]. 45