Page 1 ENGLISH Before Using the Camera Shooting Playback/Erasing Print/Transfer Settings Shooting/Viewing Images on a TV Set Customizing the Camera Troubleshooting List of Messages Advanced Appendix Camera User Guide This guide explains camera features and procedures in detail.
Page 2 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.
Page 3: Conventions Used In This Guide
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).
Page 4: Table Of Contents
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 .
Page 5 Shooting in a My Colors Mode ......51 Adjusting the ISO Speed......53 Setting the Auto Rotate Function .
Page 6 Appendix........85 Battery Handling.
Page 7: Handling Precautions
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.
Page 8: Safety Precautions
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.
Page 9 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.
Page 10 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.
Page 11 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.
Page 12 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.
Page 13: Preventing Malfunctions
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...
Page 14: Before Using The Camera-The Components Guide
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.
Page 15: Back View
Back View LCD Monitor (p. 15) Viewfinder (p. 19) DIGITAL Terminal (Basic Guide p. 17) DC Coupler Terminal (p. 90) Terminal Cover Coin Battery Holder (p. 89) Tripod Socket Memory Card Slot/Battery Cover (Basic Guide p. 1)
Page 16: Operation Panel
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/p.
Page 17: Before Using The Camera-Basic Operations
Before Using the Camera—Basic Operations Using the LCD Monitor Press the DISP. button. The display mode changes as follows with each press. Shooting Mode Playback Mode Standard Standard (No Information) Detailed Detailed (Information View) No Information In the shooting modes, the shooting information displays for approximately 6 sec.
Page 18: Information Displayed On The Lcd Monitor
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 32)* Movie Recording (p. 37) Auto Rotate (p. 54) Folder Creation (p.
Page 19: Playback Mode
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 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 24).
Page 20 Detailed Shooting Mode (Basic Guide p. 6/ 31, 37, 40, 51) Exposure Compensation (p. 48) White Balance (p. 49) My Colors (p. 51) Flash (Basic Guide p. 8) ISO Speed (p. 53) Metering Mode (p. 47) Recording Pixels/ Macro/Infinity (Basic Guide p. 9) Frame Rate (Movies) (p.
Page 21: Using The Viewfinder
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.
Page 22: Power Saving Function
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].
Page 23: Menus And Settings
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.
Page 24: Camera Menus
Rec., Play, Print, Set up, and Camera Menus Convenient settings for shooting, playback or printing can be set with these menus. (Rec.) Menu (Set up) Menu (Play) Menu (My Camera) Menu (Print) Menu You can switch between menus with button when this part is selected.
Page 25: Menu List
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) p. 40 Stitch Assist (Right to Left) Special Scene Mode Basic Guide p.
Page 26: Play Menu
Rec. Menu *Default setting Reference Menu Item Options Page AiAF On*/Off p. 46 Metering Mode * Evaluative, Center-Weighted Average, p. 47 Spot AF-assist Beam On*/Off Digital Zoom On/Off* p. 32 (On in standard movie mode.) Review Off/2*–10 seconds/Hold Basic Guide p. 5 Save Original On/Off* p.
Page 27: Set Up Menu
Set up Menu *Default setting Menu Item Options Reference Page Mute 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). Volume Off/1/2*/3/4/5 Adjusts the volume of the start-up,...
Page 28 (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...
Page 29: My Camera Menu
My Camera Menu *Default setting Reference Menu Item Options Summary Page Start-up Off/On* Select whether to display the set p. 72 Image start-up screen when the camera is turned on Start-up Off/On* Select whether to play the set start- p. 72 Sound up sound when the camera is turned Operation...
Page 30: Resetting Settings To Their Default Values
Resetting Settings to Their Default Values (Set up) Menu (Reset All). See Menus and Settings (p. 22) 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.
Page 31: Formatting Memory Cards
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.
Page 32: Shooting
Shooting Changing the Recording Pixels and Compression (Still Images) Shooting Mode FUNC. Menu * (Compression/Recording Pixels). See Menus and Settings 21). Use the button to select recording pixels settings. * Default setting. Press the Menu button. Use the button to select compression and press the FUNC./SET button.
Page 33: Magnified Close-Up Shooting (Super Macro)
When printing to postcards 34), 1600 × 1200 (Postcard Date pixels the compression rate is set to (Fine). Imprint Mode) Print on wide paper (Records at a 16:9 2272 × 1280 (Wide) height-to-width aspect ratio. Portions not pixels recorded are left black.) * Paper sizes vary according to region.
Page 34: Using The Digital Zoom
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.
Page 35: Continuous Shooting
(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.
Page 36: Postcard Date Imprint Mode
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. FUNC. Menu * (Compression/Recording Pixels) (Postcard). See Menus and Settings 21).
Page 37: Using The Self-Timer
Ensure that the camera's date/time is set beforehand 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...
Page 38 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). FUNC. Menu (Drive Mode) See Menus and Settings 22). Press the MENU button. Use the to select the [Delay]/[Shots] and use to change settings, then press the FUNC./ SET button.
Page 39: Movie Shooting
• Recording Pixels/Frame Rate: [ (640 × 480) 10 frames/sec.], (320 × 240) 30 frames/sec.] • PowerShot A430: Max. Clip Size: 1 GB* PowerShot A420: Max. Clip Length: 3 minutes Since the recording pixels are low, this mode is convenient for...
Page 40 FUNC. Menu * (Standard). See Menus and Settings 21). Use the button to select a movie mode and press the FUNC./ SET button. (Standard), (Color Accent), or (Color Swap) modes, you can change the recording pixels/frame rate 39). * Default setting. Shoot.
Page 41 (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. Changing Recording Pixels and Frame...
Page 42: Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist)
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 Frame Rate Standard 640 × 480 pixels 10 frames/sec. Color Accent 320 ×...
Page 43 FUNC. Menu (Stitch Assist). See Menus and Settings 21). You can select from the following two shooting directions. Left to right horizontally Right to left horizontally Shoot the first frame in the sequence. The exposure and white balance are set and locked with the first image.
Page 44: Changing The Colors And Shooting
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.
Page 45 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). Aim the camera so that the color you wish to retain appears at the center of the LCD monitor and press the button.
Page 46 FUNC. Menu (Color Swap: still image)/ (Color Swap: movie) FUNC./SET button. See Menus and Settings 21). Still images Movies 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).
Page 47: Saving Original Images
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).
Page 48: Switching Between Focusing Modes
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 frames, from 9 available points, that it will use to PowerShot determine the focus.
Page 49: Shooting Hard-To-Focus Subjects (Focus Lock)
Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects (Focus Lock) Shooting Mode It may be difficult to focus on the following types of subjects. Subjects with extremely low contrast to the surroundings Scenes with a mixture of near and far subjects Subjects with extremely bright objects at the center of the composition Subjects that are moving quickly Subjects through glass: Try to shoot as close to the glass as possible to reduce the chances of light reflecting back off the glass.
Page 50: Adjusting The Exposure Compensation
Metering Methods Appropriate for standard shooting conditions, including backlit scenes. The camera divides images into several zones for metering. It evaluates complex Evaluative 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.
Page 51: Adjusting The Tone (White Balance)
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. FUNC. Menu * (Auto).
Page 52 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...
Page 53: Shooting In A My Colors Mode
- 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 Red- Eye Reduction), make sure that you also use the flash when you shoot.
Page 54 FUNC. Menu * (My Colors Off). See Menus and Settings 21). Use the button to select a My Colors mode. To select (B/W), select (Sepia) and press the Menu button. Pressing the Menu button again brings back the (Sepia) option. Mode Set the camera to a custom color mode and begin shooting (below).
Page 55: Adjusting The Iso Speed
Use the button to select [Contrast], [Sharpness], [Saturation], [Red], [Green], [Blue], or [Skin Tone] and the button to adjust the color balance. The altered color will display. Select an Adjust the selected item to item. adjust. Press the FUNC./SET button. This completes the setting.
Page 56: Setting The Auto Rotate Function
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.
Page 57: Creating An Image Destination (Folder)
- 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.
Page 58: Resetting The File Number
Setting the Day or Time for Automatic Folder Creation Use the button to select a day for the [Auto Create] option and a time in the [Time] option Menu button. displays when the specified time arrives. The symbol will cease to display after the new folder is created.
Page 59 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.
Page 60: Playback/Erasing
Playback/Erasing See the Basic Guide (p. 10) Magnifying Images Press the button. will display and a magnified portion of the image will display. You can change the magnification level with the button. Images can be magnified up to a factor of approximately 10x. Approximate Location of the Magnified Area Press the FUNC./SET button and use the...
Page 61: Viewing Images In Sets Of Nine (Index Playback)
Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback) Display an image by Selected Image pressing the FUNC./SET button at least 1 second. Up to nine images can be viewed at once in index playback. Use the button to change the image selection. Movie To Return to Single Image Playback Press the FUNC./SET button at least 1 second.
Page 62: Editing 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 button to slow down or the 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)
Page 63 Use the button to select (Cut Beginning) or (Cut End) and the button to specify the point ( ) at which to cut. To check a temporarily edited movie, select (Play) and press the FUNC./SET button. Selecting (Exit) cancels the edit and restores the movie control panel.
Page 64: Rotating Images In The Display
Rotating Images in the Display Images can be rotated clockwise 90° or 270° in the display. Original 90° 270° (Play) Menu See Menus and Settings 22). Use the button to select an image to rotate and press the FUNC./SET button to rotate it.
Page 65 (Play) Menu See Menus and Settings 22). Use the button to select an image to attach a sound memo to and press the FUNC./SET button. The sound memo control panel will display. Select (Record) and press the FUNC./SET button. The elapsed time and the remaining time display.
Page 66: Automated Playback (Auto Play)
Automated Playback (Auto Play) All the images on a memory card can be displayed automatically. The displaying time is 3 seconds. (Play) Menu FUNC./SET button. See Menus and Settings 22). The Auto Play starts. Following functions are available during automated playback. - Pausing/resuming the Auto Play: press the FUNC./SET button - Fast forward/rewind the Auto Play: press the...
Page 67: Erasing All Images
Select an image you want to protect using button, and press the FUNC./SET button. Pressing the FUNC./SET button again cancels the setting. You can also protect images in the index playback mode. Protection Icon Erasing All Images Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing an image.
Page 68: Print Settings/Transfer Settings
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.
Page 69 Select images for printing. As shown below, selection Number of Print Copies methods differ for the Print Type settings 68). (Standard)/ (Both) Select an image, press the FUNC./SET button and use the button to select the number of print copies (up to 99).
Page 70: Setting The Print Style
The output of some printers or photo developing services may not reflect the specified print settings. Print settings cannot be set for movies. The images are printed in order from oldest to newest by the date and time they were shot. A maximum of 998 images can be selected.
Page 71: Setting The Dpof Transfer Settings
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.
Page 72 Single Images Select [Order] and press the FUNC./SET button. Selecting [Reset] cancels all transfer order settings. Use the button to select an image to transfer and press the FUNC./SET button. Pressing the FUNC./SET button Transfer Selection again deselects the setting. You can also select images in the index playback mode 59).
Page 73: Shooting/Viewing Images On A Tv Set
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. Turn off the Camera and the TV. Connect the AV cable to the camera's A/V OUT terminal.
Page 74: Customizing The Camera (My Camera Settings)
Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) My Camera allows you to customize the start-up image and start- up, 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 (My Camera) Menu Menu Item.
Page 75: Troubleshooting
(Basic Guide p. 1). Batteries are not the right Use only unused AA-size alkaline type. batteries or Canon AA-size NiMH batteries. (Basic Guide p. 1). Insufficient battery Insert the two unused or fully voltage ("Change the charged AA-size NiMH batteries into batteries"...
Page 76: When The Power Is Turned On
When the power is turned on "Card locked!" message appears. The SD memory card's When recording to, erasing from or write protect tab is set to formatting the memory card, slide "Write protect". the tab upward 87). The Date/Time menu appears. The lithium coin battery Replace it 89).
Page 77: Shooting
appears. The symbol will display Be careful when making changes to when using a memory the print or transfer settings with card that had print other DPOF cameras, because all settings or transfer such settings will be overwritten by settings set by other your camera 66).
Page 78: Image Is Blurred Or Out Of Focus
29). formatted correctly. If 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 Slide the write protect tab of the SD protected. memory card upward 87).
Page 79 Subject in recorded image is too dark. Insufficient light for Set the flash to on (On) (Basic shooting. Guide p. 8). There is a difference in Set the exposure compensation to a brightness between the positive (+) setting 48). background and the Use the spot metering function subject.
Page 80 White dots appear on the image. Light is reflected back This is a phenomenon that occurs from the eyes when the with digital cameras and does not flash is used in dark constitute a malfunction. areas. Eyes appear red. Light reflecting back from Under these conditions, use the eyes can make them red-eye reduction mode (Basic...
Page 81: Shooting Movies
Shooting Movies The recording time may not display properly or filming may stop unexpectedly. The following types of Although the recording time may not memory cards are used. display properly during shooting, the movie will be recorded correctly on - Slow recording cards. the memory card.
Page 82: Playback
Use a memory card formatted in formatted in another your camera 29). device. Battery Battery consumed quickly. Batteries are not the right Use only unused AA-size alkaline type. batteries or fully charged Canon AA-size NiMH batteries. See Battery Handling 85).
Page 83: Tv Monitor Output
Battery terminals are Wipe them well with a dry cloth dirty. before use. Reinsert the batteries several times. Canon AA-size NiMH batteries consumed quickly. The batteries have not If batteries are rechargeable: been used for over a Performance should return to year.
Page 84: List Of Messages
Change the batteries. Battery charge is insufficient to operate the camera. Replace with unused AA-size alkaline batteries or fully charged Canon AA- size NiMH batteries (be sure to replace all the batteries at the same time).
Page 85 No image. No images recorded on memory card. Image too large. You attempted to play back an image larger than 4992 × 3328 pixels or with a large data size. Incompatible JPEG format. You attempted to play back an incompatible JPEG image. Corrupted data.
Page 86 (xx: number) Camera detected an error. Turn the power off and then back on, then shoot or play back. A problem exists if the error code reappears. Note the number and contact your Canon Customer Support Help Desk. If an error code displays directly after taking a picture, the shot may not have been recorded.
Page 87: Appendix
Battery Handling Precautions Use AA-size alkaline or Canon AA-size NiMH batteries (sold separately) only. While it is possible to use AA-size nickel-cadmium batteries, performance is unreliable and their use is not recommended.
Page 88 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. Battery performance deteriorates at low temperatures, and the battery icon may display more quickly.
Page 89: Handling The Memory Card
Handling the Memory Card SD Memory Card (Sold Separately) Write Protect Tab Write Protect Tab Slide the switch Slide the switch down (you can protect the images and other data on the card) Writing/Erasing Possible Writing/Erasing Impossible Cautions When Handling Memory cards are high-precision electronic devices.
Page 90 • When the camera is malfunctioning, a corrupted memory card might be the cause. Reformatting the memory card may solve the problem. • When a non-Canon brand memory card is malfunctioning, reformatting it may solve the problem. • Memory cards formatted in other cameras, computers, or peripheral devices may not operate correctly in this camera.
Page 91: Replacing The Date Battery
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.
Page 92: Using An Ac Adapter Kit (Sold Separately)
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.
Page 93: Using Rechargeable Batteries (Sold Separately)
Four batteries are supplied with the Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-300. However, only two batteries are used for this camera. The Battery Charger CB-5AH can only be used with Canon AA-size NiMH batteries NB-3AH and NB-2AH. (The Battery Charger CB-4AH can only be used with Canon AA-size NiMH batteries NB-2AH.) Do not attempt to charge any...
Page 94 Switch to different, unused batteries. If you are purchasing new batteries, look for Canon AA-size NiMH NB4-300 (NB-3AH set of 4) batteries. Leaving batteries in the camera or charger may damage it causing battery leakage.
Page 95: Using An Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately)
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).
Page 96 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. Be careful not to touch the flash window or sensor windows with your fingers while the flash is in use. The flash may fire if another flash is being used in close proximity.
Page 97: Camera Care And Maintenance
Never use synthetic cleansers on the camera body or lens. If dirt remains, contact the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed on rear of the European Warranty System (EWS) Booklet.
Page 98: Specifications
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...
Page 99 Standard, Compact, Color Accent, Color Swap (Movie) *1 Selectable in Manual mode. *2 Portrait, Night Snapshot, Kids&Pets, Indoor, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks Continuous PowerShot A430: Shooting Approx. 2.3 shots/sec. (Large/Fine mode) PowerShot A420: Approx. 2.3 shots/sec. (Large/Fine mode) Self-timer Activates shutter after an approx. 10-sec./...
Page 100 640 × 480 pixels (10 frames/sec.) (Movies) 320 × 240 pixels (30 frames/sec.) Recording can continue until the memory card is full* PowerShot A430: Max. Clip Size at one time: 1 GB** PowerShot A420: Max. Clip Length at one time: 3 minutes Compact: 160 ×...
Page 101 0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F) Temperatures Operating Humidity 10 – 90% Dimensions PowerShot A430: 103.0 × 51.8 × 40.2 mm (4.06 × 2.04 × 1.58 in.) PowerShot A420: 103.3 × 51.8 × 40.2 mm (4.07 × 2.04 × 1.58 in.) Weight PowerShot A430: Approx.
Page 102: Battery Capacity
Battery Capacity PowerShot A430 Number of Images Shot Playback LCD Monitor ON Time LCD Monitor Off (Based on the CIPA standard) AA Alkaline Batteries Approx. Approx. Approx. (included with the camera) 90 images 600 images 10 hours AA NiMH Battery Approx.
Page 103 A Canon-brand memory card is used. * Until the battery returns to normal temperature Playback: Normal temperature (23 °C ± 2 °C/73 °F ± 3.6 °F), normal relative humidity (50% ±...
Page 104 1078 Capable of smooth continuous shooting 33). This reflects standard shooting criteria established by Canon. Actual results may vary according to the subject and shooting conditions. * Smooth continuous shooting only available when card has been formatted with a low level format.
Page 105 Movie : Card included with the camera Recording Pixels/ 16 MB SDC-128M SDC-512MSH Frame Rate 640 × 480 pixels/ Standard 23 sec. 3 min. 10 sec. 12 min. 16 sec. 10 frames/sec. Color Accent 320 × 240 pixels/ 22 sec. 3 min.
Page 106 Recording Pixels Frame Rate File size 640 × 480 pixels 10 frames/sec. 660 KB/sec. Standard Color Accent 320 × 240 pixels 30 frames/sec. 660 KB/sec. Color Switch 160 × 120 pixels 15 frames/sec. 120 KB/sec. Compact MultiMediaCard Interface Compatible with MultiMediaCard standards Dimensions 32.0 ×...
Page 107: Sold Separately
Battery Charger CB-5AH/CB-5AHE (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* , 1275 mA* Charging Time Approx.
Page 108: Index
INDEX DPOF Print Order Print Settings ...... AC Adapter Kit ACK800..Print Style......AF .......... AF Frame ....... AF-assist Beam...... Erasing AiAF ........All Images ......Auto Play (Slide Show) ..Single Images Auto Rotate Function ......Basic Guide: p. 10 Exposure ........
Page 109 Magnifying ......Memory Card Rec. Menu......Estimated Capacities..Recording Pixels ....Formatting ......Red-Eye Reduction Handling .............Basic Guide: p. 8 Installing ..Basic Guide: p. 1 Reset All......... Memory Cards ...... Resetting the File Number ..Menu......... 21, Review ........FUNC.
Page 110 White Balance......Wide Angle ....Basic Guide: p. 8, Wrist Strap ......
Page 111: Trademark Acknowledgments
• Canon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described herein at anytime without prior notice.
Page 112: Functions Available In Each Shooting Mode
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. Function Page Large – o* o* o* o* o* Medium 1 –...
Page 113 • off. • With the exception of the [Date/Time], [Language], and [Video System (PowerShot A430 only)] settings, all the other menu settings and changes made with the camera buttons can be reset to the default values in a single operation 28).
Page 115: Please Read This First
ENGLISH Preparations Shooting Playback/Erasing Menus and Settings Printing Downloading Images Basic to a Computer Camera User Guide Please Read This First This guide explains how to prepare the camera and use its basic features. CEL-SF6AA210...
Page 116 Software Starter Guide This icon appears for functions and notes that apply only to the PowerShot A430. This guide uses illustrations of the PowerShot A430. Viewing the PDF Manuals Adobe Reader or Adobe Acrobat Reader must be installed to view the PDF Manuals.
Page 117: Installing The Battery And Memory Card
Preparations Installing the Battery and Memory Card Open memory card slot/battery cover. Insert the batteries, and insert the memory card until it clicks into place, then close the cover. (–) Negative end Front (+) Positive end See the Advanced Guide: Battery Handling (p. 85) See the Advanced Guide: Handling the Memory Card (p.
Page 118: To Remove The Memory Card
To Remove the Memory Card Use your finger to push the memory card in until you hear a click, then release it. First Time Settings Setting the Date/Time Press the power button. Upper indicator Power button The upper indicator blinks green. To turn the power off, press the power button once more.
Page 119: Setting The Display Language
Select the item you wish to set using the button and set its value using the button (a). Confirm that the correct time is displayed and press the FUNC./SET button (b). The date/time can also be set in the Set up menu 11).
Page 120 Shooting Set the mode dial to (Auto). Aim the camera at the subject. Be careful not to block the flash with your finger. Press the shutter button lightly Lightly press (Pressing halfway) (halfway) to focus. Upper indicator The camera beeps twice and the upper indicator lights green when the camera focuses.
Page 121: Reviewing An Image Right After Shooting
Reviewing an Image Right After Shooting After a shot is taken, the image appears in the LCD monitor for approximately 2 seconds. To override this time limit and continue displaying the image, use one of the following methods: Keep the shutter button fully depressed after taking the shot. Press the FUNC./SET or DISP.
Page 122: Select A Shooting Mode
Selecting a Shooting Mode In the , and modes, the same procedure is used for selecting shooting modes. The following explanation uses the mode as an example. Set the mode dial to (a). Press the FUNC./SET button (b). Use the button to select a shooting mode (c).
Page 123 Special Scene Mode Items By selecting a shooting mode, you can capture scenes with optimal shooting. Portrait Night Snapshot Blurs the background and makes a Allows you to take snapshots of person stand out. people against twilight or night backgrounds by reducing the effects of camera shake even without using a tripod.
Page 124: Using The Zoom
Using the Zoom The zoom can be adjusted to the following in 35 mm film equivalent terms. PowerShot A430: 39 mm - 156 mm PowerShot A420: 39 mm - 125 mm Telephoto Zooms in on the subject. Wide Angle Zooms out from the subject.
Page 125 Maximum wide angle setting: 52 × 39 mm (2.0 × 1.5 in.) (Minimum shooting distance: 5 cm (2.0 in.)) Maximum telephoto setting (PowerShot A430) : 64 × 48 mm (2.5 × 1.9 in.) (Minimum shooting distance: 25 cm (9.8 in.)) Maximum telephoto setting (PowerShot A420) : 75 ×...
Page 126 Playback Set the mode dial to (Playback) (a). Display the image you wish to view. Use the button to select the image (b). Use the button to move to the previous image and the button to move the next image. See the Advanced Guide to verify the advanced playback function.
Page 127 Menus and Settings Settings for shooting, playback modes or printing, or such camera settings as the date/time and sounds are set using the FUNC., Rec., Play, Print, Set up, or My Camera menus. FUNC. Menu From this menu you can specify self-timer, recording pixels, and other settings for shooting.
Page 128 Rec./Play/Print/Set up/ My Camera Menus You can specify settings related to camera functions from these menus: Rec. Menu], [ Play Menu], [ Print Menu], [ Set up Menu], and My Camera Menu]. From shooting mode To switch between menus (a) When the menu icon is selected, press button.
Page 129 Connect the camera to a direct print compatible printer* with a cable and simply press the button. Connect the camera to a Canon Direct Print compatible printer and turn on the printer's power. Canon Brand Printers SELPHY CP Series Compact...
Page 130: Using A Memory Card Reader
Downloading Images to a Computer The following methods can be used to download images recorded by the camera to a computer. Some methods, depending on the OS used, may not be available. Please read System Requirements (p. 15) in advance. Camera to Computer Connection Supplied Software Install It...
Page 131: System Requirements
Canon Utilities - ZoomBrowser EX : 200 MB or more - PhotoStitch : 40 MB or more Canon Camera TWAIN Driver : 25 MB or more Canon Camera WIA Driver : 25 MB or more ArcSoft PhotoStudio : 50 MB or more Display 1,024 ×...
Page 132: Install The Software
3. When the installation is finished, the [Finish] or [Restart] button appears. Click the one that appears. When the installation is finished, click [OK]. 4. When the screen returns to the desktop display, remove the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk from the CD-ROM drive.
Page 133: Connecting The Camera To A Computer
Connecting the camera to a computer. 1. Use the supplied interface cable to connect the computer's USB port to the camera's DIGITAL terminal. With your fingernail on the left edge of the camera's DIGITAL terminal cover, gently pull it open and plug the interface cable in all the way. USB Port DIGITAL Terminal Interface Cable...
Page 134: Downloading Images To A Computer
Downloading Images to a Computer A window allowing you to set the preferences will appear when a connection is established between the camera and computer. Select [Canon CameraWindow] and click [OK] (first time only). If the window to the right does not...
Page 135 Downloading Images to a Computer The following window opens when you establish a connection between the camera and computer. If it fails to appear, click the [Canon CameraWindow] icon on the Dock (the bar that displays at the bottom of the desktop).
Page 136 Downloading Images Using the Camera (Direct Transfer) Use this method to download images using camera operations. Install the supplied software and adjust the computer settings before using this method for the first time 16). When communication between the camera and computer is enabled, the button will light blue and the Direct Transfer menu is displayed on the camera's LCD monitor.
Page 137 All Images/New Images/DPOF Trans. Images Select (a) with the button and press the button (b). The images will download. The images will download. The button will blink blue while downloading is in progress. The display will return to the Direct Transfer menu when the download is complete.
Page 138 • Do not handle the power cord if your hands are wet. • Only use batteries recommended in this manual. • The output terminal for the compact power adaptor is made specifically for this camera. Do not use it with any other device. PRINTED IN THE EU. © 2006 CANON INC.
Page 140 REGISTRATION GUIDE...
Page 141: Canon Image Gateway
* My camera function is not supported on all camera models. For further information please refer to your Advanced Camera User Guide located on the Digital Camera manuals CD. ** May not be available at time of print, please check your local CANON iMAGE GATEWAY site for details...
Page 142 Movie Upload Task which is available from My Account > Download Software Section of the CANON iMAGE GATEWAY site. *** The CANON iMAGE GATEWAY service is currently only available in the European countries listed below: United Kingdom, Deutschland, France, Italia, Suomi, Danmark, Nederland, Sverige,Schweiz, Norge, Eire, Belgie, Österreich, España, Luxembourg,...
Page 143 Select your country of residence and follow the instructions on screen to register with the CANON iMAGE GATEWAY site. In order to register for CANON iMAGE GATEWAY you will need to have a valid email address in order for your account details...
Page 144 Register, which will open a new Internet browser window the registration page of the CANON iMAGE GATEWAY site. Alternatively, within ZoomBrowser EX, you can register via the ZoomBrowser EX Internet Menu if installed at any time if you haven't already registered, or via the Internet Toolbar menu.
Page 145 Please note, only one account per email address is possible, however, you can add new products to your existing account at any time. This can be done by selecting the CANON iMAGE GATEWAY Register/Change login info in the ZoomBrowser EX Internet menu or via the CANON iMAGE GATEWAY site.
Page 146 GATEWAY from ZoomBrowser EX If you have selected No, I will Register later from the software installation and would like to register for CANON iMAGE GATEWAY, please follow the instructions below. You can register via the CANON iMAGE GATEWAY menu contained in the ZoomBrowser EX Internet task bar menu, or by selecting the Internet button on the Task Area.
Page 147 Once you are registered, you can use the Internet button on the Task Area or toolbar menu to access the CANON iMAGE GATEWAY site and services from ZoomBrowser EX. Once you have registered you will then be able to add additional products to your account from the CANON iMAGE GATEWAY Register/Change Login Info Task.
Page 148 CANON iMAGE GATEWAY. Please note Changes to your username and password are only possible thorough the CANON IMAGE GATEWAY site and not through ZoomBrowser EX. Note: You must register before you can access CANON iMAGE GATEWAY and other functions.
Page 149: Using Canon Image Gateway
CANON iMAGE GATEWAY Top Page. iii) Enter Your Login Details Enter your CANON iMAGE GATEWAY login (username and password details that you were sent following registration) in the boxes provided. These details will be used in future when uploading images from ZoomBrowser EX.
Page 150 Enter your CANON iMAGE GATEWAY login (username and password) details in the boxes provided. View Album Click this button to log on to your album on the CANON iMAGE GATEWAY and view your images. If you are not already registered for the CANON iMAGE...
Page 151 In the Task Area or from the toolbar menu, select Internet, and then select Upload to CANON iMAGE GATEWAY. You can use this task to upload to CANON iMAGE GATEWAY still images and movies that have been shot with a Canon camera.
Page 152 5,000 x 5,000 pixels, Raw images and Images with file names longer than 64 bytes. Upload Images Enter your CANON iMAGE GATEWAY login (username and password) details in the boxes provided. Click the Upload button to start the upload process.
Page 153 Change Movie Format You can convert a movie into a format suitable for upload. Before uploading images you must first convert them into a format that can be uploaded. You can also specify the image size and play time during conversion. Please ensure that Quick Time is installed.
Page 154 Please click on icon for further information. Please Note: To use Movie upload function, you must first download and install the Image Gateway Upload Task which is available from My Account > Download Software section of the CANON iMAGE GATEWAY site.
Page 155 Enter your CANON iMAGE GATEWAY login (username and password) details in the boxes provided. Download My Camera* Contents Click this button to view the page on the CANON iMAGE GATEWAY Web site that contains camera sound files and camera frames that you can download.
Page 156 Movie Upload Task which is available from My Account > Download Software Section of the CANON iMAGE GATEWAY site. *** The CANON iMAGE GATEWAY service is currently only available in the European countries listed below: United Kingdom, Deutschland, France, Italia, Suomi, Danmark, Nederland, Sverige,Schweiz, Norge, Eire, Belgie, Österreich, España, Luxembourg,...
Page 157 Registering for CANON iMAGE GATEWAY from ImageBrowser If you have selected Register Later from the splash screen and would like to register for CANON iMAGE GATEWAY, please follow the instructions below. You can register via the CANON iMAGE GATEWAY menu contained in the ImageBrowser Internet toolbar menu.
Page 158 From the toolbar menu, select Internet, then select Image Gateway Top Page. Enter Your Login Details Enter your CANON iMAGE GATEWAY login (username and password details that you were sent following registration) in the boxes provided and click OK. These details will be used in future when uploading images from ImageBrowser.
Page 159 Upload images and Movies CANON iMAGE GATEWAY From the toolbar menu select Internet, then select Upload to Image Gateway. You can use this task to upload to CANON iMAGE GATEWAY still images and movies that have been shot with a Canon camera.
Page 160 iii) Attach Sounds and Comments You can attach sounds or comments to upload with your images. Click Next to continue, click Back to go to the previous step, or Cancel to exit the upload process. Change Still Image Size You can then choose to change the size of the images to be uploaded.
Page 161 Click on the Check button to make sure that the total size of the files you wish to upload does not exceed the available space on CANON iMAGE GATEWAY. Reduce the size of your movies by selecting either original size or small size. Please note that movies, which exceed 320 x 240 or 352 x 288, cannot be uploaded unless the size is reduced.
Page 162 CANON iMAGE GATEWAY site. View your Album From the toolbar menu, select Internet, then select ImageGateway Album. Enter Login Details Enter your Canon Image Gateway login (username and password) details in the boxes provided and click OK.
Page 163 From the toolbar menu, select Internet, then select Download My Camera Contents. Enter Login Details Enter your CANON iMAGE GATEWAY login (username and password) details in the boxes provided and click OK. The graphics and sound files you can download are for features such as Start-up Image, Start-up Sound, Shutter Sound, Operation Sound and Selftimer Sound.
Page 164 For more information about CANON iMAGE GATEWAY, to find out how to make the most of this free service or to take the guided tour of CANON iMAGE GATEWAY, visit www.cig.canon-europe.com Here you can make the most of your digital camera and the internet, with exciting features such as...
Page 165 Canon Inc. 30-2, Shimomaruko 3-Chome, Ohta-Ku, Tokyo 146-8501, Japan www.canon.com Europe, Africa and Middle East Canon Europa N.V. P.O.Box 2262, 1180 EG Amstelveen, The Netherlands www.canon-europe.com CEL-DSC5.6_0106EN...
Page 166 Direct Print User Guide You don’t even need a computer ! Just connect your camera to your printer and print...
Page 167 ENGLISH Introduction —Confirm Your Printer Model and the Section that Applies to You Operations differ according to your printer model. According to the procedure below, confirm the section and page you should read in this user guide. Connect the camera to the printer with an appropriate cable and confirm the icon displayed in the camera's LCD monitor.
Page 168 " Printing with Non-Canon, printers* PictBridge Compliant Printers" Page 53 SELPHY CP " Printing with SELPHY CP series Series Printers using Canon Direct Print" Page 71 Bubble Jet " Printing with Bubble Jet printers Printers using Bubble Jet Direct" * Please also refer to the user guide that came with your printer.
Page 169: Trademark Acknowledgements
Canon. • Canon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware described herein at any time without prior notice.
Page 170 Table of Contents Direct Print ........6 Allows for Printing without the Use of a Computer .
Page 171 Printing with SELPHY CP Series Printers using Canon Direct Print....... . 53 If you use Canon Compact Photo Printer SELPHY CP710/CP510 .
Page 172 PictBridge....... 75 SELPHY CP Series Printers using Canon Direct Print...
Page 173: Direct Print
Or, prints with a border. Add the date. 03/03/2006 Specify which portion of the image to print. (Trimming) Multiple pictures can be printed at once. (DPOF print setting) * Some settings may not be selectable for Non-Canon printers.
Page 174: You Can Also Perform The Following Printing Operations
• Capable printers: Printers using PictBridge (Including non-Canon Printers) (This function is not available on some printers.) ID Photo Print An image can be trimmed, laid out and printed as ID photos (p.
Page 175: Connecting The Camera To The Printer
Connecting the Camera to the Printer Connect the camera to the printer. For instructions on printer and camera operation methods, refer to their respective user guides. Set one of the following into the camera. • Compact power adapter (sold separately) •...
Page 176: Disconnecting The Camera And The Printer
Disconnecting the Camera and the Printer Detach the cable from the printer. Pull out the cable while holding the connector plug. Do not pull out by the cable. Turn the camera’s power off. Detach the cable from the camera. Pull out the cable while holding the connector plug. Do not pull out by the cable.
Page 177: Printing With Selphy Cp Series Printers Using Pictbridge
Printing with SELPHY CP Series Printers using PictBridge Printing Easy Print You can print images by pressing only one button after connecting the camera to the printer. Make sure that displays in the upper left corner of the LCD monitor. Display the images you wish to print and press the button.
Page 178: Print After Changing The Print Settings
LCD monitor. displays on the LCD monitor, please refer to Printing with SELPHY CP Series Printers using Canon Direct Print 53). Display the images you wish to print and press the SET Sets the print button.
Page 179: Printing Errors
• You cannot print the RAW images. • It may not be possible to play back or print images shot with a different camera. • You may not be able to print if the memory card holds a large number of images (about 1000). Cancel Printing •...
Page 180: Selecting Print Settings
Selecting Print Settings Depending on the camera model, the screens that will be displayed will vary. Please also refer to the user guide that came with your printer. Default Setting • The Default option is a fixed setting of the printer. •...
Page 181: Setting The Print Effect
Setting the Print Effect This function uses the camera’s shooting information to optimize the image data, yielding high quality prints. You can select the following print effects. Uses the camera’s shooting information to deliver optimum prints. Prints without any effects. Default Print settings differ according to your printer model.
Page 182: Setting The Printing Area (Trimming)
Setting the Printing Area (Trimming) You can specify a portion of the image for printing. Please set [Paper Settings] (p. 19) before setting the trimming settings. If [Paper Settings] is changed after having made the trimming settings, you must select the settings again. Select [Trimming] and press the SET button.
Page 183 When screen displays Trim the image. Changing the Size of the Trimming Frame • Press the zoom lever or the zoom button to adjust the size of the trimming frame. • The trimming frame can be changed to a minimum selection of approximately half the displayed image (in width and height) or a maximum selection that is virtually the same size as the image.
Page 184 When screen displays Trim the image. Changing the Size of the Trimming Frame • Press the up and down buttons to adjust the size of the trimming frame. • The trimming frame can be changed to a minimum selection of approximately half the displayed image (in width and height) or a maximum selection that is virtually the same size as the image.
Page 185 • The trimming setting only applies to one image. • The trimming setting is canceled with the following operations. • When you set the trimming settings for another image. • When you close the Print mode (when you turn the camera power off, change the camera mode, or detach the connection cable).
Page 186: Selecting The Paper Settings
Selecting the Paper Settings Select [Paper Settings] and press the SET button. The paper size setting screen appears. Select a paper size and press the SET button. The default settings and specified paper cassette size are displayed. The paper type setting screen appears.
Page 187 Select a layout. The following layout can be selected. Default Print settings differ according to your printer model. Bordered Prints with a border. Borderless Prints right to the edges of the paper. N-up Prints 2, 4 or (8*) images on a single sheet of paper 21).
Page 188: Printing Multiple Images On A Sheet Of Paper
Printing Multiple Images on a Sheet of Paper Selecting [N-up] in the layout setting (p. 20) will allow you to specify the following layout settings. 2 images (height 2 x width 1) of the same dimensions are arranged on a single sheet of paper. 4 images (height 2 x width 2) of the same dimensions are arranged on a single sheet of paper.
Page 189: Printing By Specifying The Print Size (Id Photo Print)
Printing by Specifying the Print Size (ID Photo Print) Selecting [ID Photo] in the layout setting (p. 20) will allow you to specify the print size and print portion of an image or a whole image as an ID photo*. * Images printed with the ID Photo Print function may not be allowed as a formal certificate photo.
Page 190: Print Area
Selectable combination : Available print size Short Side 20 mm 25 mm 30 mm 35 mm 40 mm 45 mm 50 mm 25 mm 30 mm 35 mm 40 mm 45 mm 50 mm 55 mm 60 mm 70 mm 1.4 inch 1.5 inch 1.8 inch...
Page 191: Printing Images In The Fixed Size
Printing Images in the Fixed Size Selecting [Fixed Size] in the layout setting (p. 20) will allow you to print by specifying the print size of the image on a sheet of paper. Select the fixed print size required. Depending on the paper size, you can select print sizes as follows: Paper size Print size...
Page 192: Printing Movies (Movie Print)
Printing Movies (Movie Print) Select the movie you want to print, then press the SET button. The movie control panel appears. Single-frame You can choose a single frame from a movie and print it on a sheet of paper. Display the frame you wish to print on the LCD monitor, select (Print), then press...
Page 193: Sequence-Frame
Select [Print] and press the SET button. Sequence-frame You can print movie frames selected automatically at fairly regular intervals on a sheet of paper. Select (Print) and press the SET button. Movie Control Panel Select and choose [Sequence]. If necessary, select [On], [Off] or [Default] in (Caption).
Page 194 • If you press the button instead of the SET button in Step 1, movie print begins. • The number of printed movie frames per sheet of paper with [Sequence] is determined by the paper size shown as follows: (Depending on the number of seconds in the movie, there are cases when the number of frames indicated below will not be printed.) •...
Page 195: Specifying And Printing Multiple Images (Setting The Dpof Print Settings)
Specifying and Printing Multiple Images (Setting the DPOF Print Settings) With the camera’s (Print) menu, you can specify and print multiple images or all the images on a memory card. For instructions on how to specify images, please refer to Setting the DPOF Print Settings section of the Camera User Guide.
Page 196 • To print the date, set the [Date] setting in [Set up] on the screen in Step 1 to [On]. You cannot set the date to print in Step 2. • When the print type is set to [Index], the [Date] and [File No.] cannot be printed at the same time.
Page 197 Cancel Printing • To cancel printing between images printed, press the SET button. A confirmation dialog appears. Select [OK] and press the SET button. The printer will stop printing the current image and eject the paper. Restarting Printing • Select [Resume] and press the SET button. The remaining images can be printed.
Page 198: List Of Messages
List of Messages The following messages may appear on the camera’s LCD monitor when an error occurs during a camera and printer connection. (Depending on the printer model, some messages may not display.) Please refer to the printer’s user guide for solutions. Paper cassette is incorrectly inserted or out of No Paper paper.
Page 199: Selphy Ds Series) Using Pictbridge
Printing with Bubble Jet Printers (PIXMA series/ SELPHY DS series) using PictBridge Printing Easy Print You can print images by pressing only one button after connecting the camera to the printer. Make sure that displays in the upper left corner of the LCD monitor.
Page 200: Print After Changing The Print Settings
Print after Changing the Print Settings You can change the print settings before printing. Make sure that displays in the upper left corner of the LCD monitor. displays on the LCD monitor, please refer to Printing with Bubble Jet Printers using Bubble Jet Direct 71).
Page 201 • You cannot print RAW images. • It may not be possible to play back or print images shot with a different camera. • You may not be able to print if the memory card holds a large number of images (about 1000). Cancel Printing •...
Page 202: Selecting Print Settings
Selecting Print Settings Depending on the camera model, the screens that will be displayed will vary. Moreover, available settings differ depending on the printer model (unavailable settings will not appear in the menu). For details, refer to the user guide that came with your printer.
Page 203: Setting The Print Effect
If you select an image which has had the shooting date embedded in it using a camera with the Postcard Print mode, ] will be set to [Off]. If you select [Date], [File No.] or [Both], the date/file number will be printed on the embedded information which is also printed.
Page 204: Setting The Number Of Copies
Setting the Number of Copies Select [ ] and set the number of prints. 1 to 99 copies can be set.
Page 205: Setting The Printing Area (Trimming)
Setting the Printing Area (Trimming) You can specify a portion of the image for printing. Please set [Paper Settings] (p. 42) before setting the trimming settings. If [Paper Settings] is changed after having made the trimming settings, you must select the settings again. Select [Trimming] and press the SET button.
Page 206 When screen displays Trim the image. Changing the Size of the Trimming Frame • Press the zoom lever or the zoom button to adjust the size of the trimming frame. • The trimming frame can be changed to a minimum selection of approximately half the displayed image (in width and height) or a maximum selection that is virtually the same size as the image.
Page 207 When screen displays Trim the image. Changing the Size of the Trimming Frame • Press the up and down buttons to adjust the size of the trimming frame. • The trimming frame can be changed to a minimum selection of approximately half the displayed image (in width and height) or a maximum selection that is virtually the same size as the image.
Page 208 • The trimming setting only applies to one image. • The trimming setting is canceled with the following operations. • When you set the trimming settings for another image. • When you close the Print mode (when you turn the camera power off, change the camera mode, or detach the connection cable).
Page 209: Selecting The Paper Settings
Selecting the Paper Settings Select [Paper Settings] and press the SET button. The paper size setting screen appears. Select a paper size and press the SET button. The following paper sizes* are available: 4" × 6", 5" × 7", 13 × 18 cm, 8.5" × 11", A4, CreditCard, 8"...
Page 210 Default Print settings differ according to your printer model. * Canon brand paper • Other kind of paper may be used. For the usable paper, please also refer to the printer user guide. • The option you can select will depend on the printer model and paper size.
Page 211: Printing Multiple Images On A Sheet Of Paper
Printing Multiple Images on a Sheet of Paper • Selecting [4" x 6"] in the paper size setting (p. 42) will allow you to specify the following layout settings. 2 images (height 2 x width 1) of the same dimensions are arranged on a single sheet of paper. 4 images (height 2 x width 2) of the same dimensions are arranged on a single sheet of paper.
Page 212 Select a layout and press the SET button. This ends the paper settings operations. The display returns to the print order screen. • Images will print with borders, even if [Borderless] was selected with the camera in the following cases: •When [Plain] is selected in the camera's [Paper Type] (cannot be selected depending on the connected printer model).
Page 213: Printing Movies (Movie Print)
Printing Movies (Movie Print) You can choose a single frame from a movie and print it on a sheet of paper. Select the movie you want to print, then press the SET button. The movie control panel appears. Display the frame you wish to print on the LCD monitor, select (Print), then press...
Page 214: Specifying And Printing Multiple Images (Setting The Dpof Print Settings)
Specifying and Printing Multiple Images (Setting the DPOF Print Settings) With the camera’s (Print) menu, you can specify and print multiple images or all the images on a memory card. For instructions on how to specify images, please refer to Setting the DPOF Print Settings section of the Camera User Guide.
Page 215 • To print the date, set the [Date] setting in [Print Settings] on the screen in Step 1 to [On]. You cannot set the date in Step 2. • When the print type is set to [Index], both the [Date] and [File No.] cannot be printed depending on the printer.
Page 216 Cancel Printing • To cancel printing between images printed, press the SET button. A confirmation dialog appears. Select [OK] and press the SET button. The printer will stop printing the current image and eject the paper. Restarting Printing • Select [Resume] and press the SET button. The remaining images can be printed.
Page 217: List Of Messages
Please request replacement of the waste tank (waste ink absorber) from your nearest Waste tank full Canon Customer Support center listed in the Contact List provided with the printer or in the user guide. There is a problem with the ink. If the printer’s error...
Page 218 Then reconnect the cable and turn on the printer. If the error persists, please Printer error request a repair from your nearest Canon Customer Support Center (listed in the Contact List provided with the printer). The printer is in use now. The printer automatically...
Page 219: Printing With Non-Canon, Pictbridge Compliant Printers
Printing with Non-Canon, PictBridge Compliant Printers Printing Make sure that displays in the upper left corner of the LCD monitor. After this step, follow the procedures in the section Printing with Bubble Jet Printers (PIXMA series/ SELPHY DS series) using PictBridge (p.
Page 220: Printing With Selphy Cp Series Printers Using
Printing with SELPHY CP Series Printers using Canon Direct Print If you use Canon Compact Photo Printer SELPHY CP710/CP510 When printing, on wide-size paper, an image that has been shot using a Canon digital camera’s (wide) size, select from [Print Method] on the camera’s (Set up) menu.
Page 221: Print After Changing The Print Settings
Print after Changing the Print Settings You can change the print settings before printing. Make sure that displays in the upper left corner of the LCD monitor. displays on the LCD monitor, please refer to Printing with SELPHY CP Series Printers using PictBridge 10).
Page 222: Selecting Print Settings
Cancel Printing • You cannot stop printing when printing only one copy of an image. If you are printing more than one copy or more than one image, you can cancel the rest of the printing by pressing the SET button. Once the current print is finished, a confirmation dialog appears.
Page 223 In the print order screen, select [Style] and press the SET button. Select [Image], [Borders], or [Date]. Select settings as needed. Press the MENU button to end the setting selection process. With borderless or multiple prints, the top, bottom and sides of the image may be cropped slightly.
Page 224: Setting The Printing Area (Trimming)
• When printing multiple prints, the [Borders] and the [Date] cannot be set. (Images are printed without any date or borders.) • Practically all of the image area displayed on the LCD monitor is printed on bordered prints. Setting the Printing Area (Trimming) You can specify which portion of an image gets printed.
Page 225 When screen displays Trim the image. Changing the Size of the Trimming Frame • Press the zoom lever or the zoom button to adjust the size of the trimming frame. • The trimming frame can be changed to a minimum selection of approximately half the displayed image (in width and height) or a maximum selection that is virtually the same size as the image.
Page 226 When screen displays Trim the image. Changing the Size of the Trimming Frame • Press the up and down buttons to adjust the size of the trimming frame. • The trimming frame can be changed to a minimum selection of approximately half the displayed image (in width and height) or a maximum selection that is virtually the same size as the image.
Page 227 • The trimming setting only applies to one image. • The trimming setting is canceled with the following operations. • When you set the trimming settings for another image. • When you close the Print mode (when you turn the camera power off, change the camera mode, or detach the connection cable).
Page 228: Printing By Specifying The Print Size (Id Photo Print)
Printing by Specifying the Print Size (ID Photo Print) You can specify the print size and print portion of an image or a whole image as an ID photo*. * Images printed with the ID Photo Print function may not be allowed as a formal certificate photo.
Page 229 Selectable combination : Available print size Short Side 20 mm 25 mm 30 mm 35 mm 40 mm 45 mm 50 mm 25 mm 30 mm 35 mm 40 mm 45 mm 50 mm 55 mm 60 mm 70 mm 1.4 inch 1.5 inch 1.8 inch...
Page 230 • The print size setting only applies to one image. • The print size setting is canceled with the following operations: • When you set the print size settings for another image. • When you close the Print mode (when you turn the camera power off, change the camera mode, or detach the connection cable).
Page 231: Printing Movies (Movie Print)
Printing Movies (Movie Print) Select the movie you want to print, then press the SET button. The movie control panel appears. Single-frame You can choose a single frame from a movie and print it on a sheet of paper. Display the frame you wish to print on the LCD monitor, select (Print), then press...
Page 232: Sequence-Frame
Select [Print] and press the SET button. Sequence-frame You can print movie frames selected automatically at fairly regular intervals on a sheet of paper. Select (Print) and press the SET button. Movie Control Panel Select and choose [Sequence]. If necessary, select [On] or [Off] in (Caption).
Page 233 • If you press the button instead of the SET button in Step 1, movie print begins. • The number of printed movie frames per sheet of paper with [Sequence] is determined by the paper size shown as follows: (Depending on the number of seconds in the movie, there are cases when the number of frames indicated below will not be printed.) •...
Page 234: Specifying And Printing Multiple Images
Specifying and Printing Multiple Images (Setting the DPOF Print Settings) With the camera’s (Print) menu, you can specify and print multiple images or all the images on a memory card. For instructions on how to specify images, please refer to Setting the DPOF Print Settings section of the Camera User Guide.
Page 235 • To print the date, set the [Date] setting in [Set up] on the screen in Step 1 to [On]. You cannot set the date to print with the [Style] menu in Step 2. • When the print type is set to [Index], the [Date] cannot be printed.
Page 236 Printing Errors • An error message appears if an error occurs for some reason during the printing process. Select [Stop] or [Resume] and press the SET button. * The [Resume] option may not appear with some types of errors. In that case, select [Stop].
Page 237: List Of Messages
List of Messages The following messages may appear on the camera’s LCD monitor when an error occurs during a camera and printer connection. (Depending on the printer model, some messages may not display.) • Please refer to the printer’s user guide for solutions. Paper cassette is incorrectly inserted or out of No Paper paper.
Page 238: Printing With Bubble Jet Printers Using Bubble Jet Direct
SELPHY DS series) using PictBridge 32). After this step, follow the procedures in the section Printing with SELPHY CP Series Printers using Canon Direct Print (p. 53) print your images. However, please note that some menus and precautions differ, as listed below.
Page 239: Setting The Print Style
Cancel Printing • To cancel printing between images printed, press the SET button. A confirmation dialog appears. Select [OK] and press the SET button. The printer will stop printing the current image and eject the paper. Printing Errors • An error message appears if an error occurs for some reason during the printing process.
Page 240 • The ID photo print function cannot be used. • If you select an image which has had the shooting date embedded in it using a camera with the Postcard Print mode, [Date] in the [Style] menu will be set to [Off]. If you set [Date] to [On], dates will appear twice on the printed image.
Page 241: Settings That Can Be Set With The Camera
Settings that Can Be Set with the Camera SELPHY CP Series Printers using PictBridge (When appears on the camera’s LCD monitor during a connection ) Print Options Selectable with the Camera Date File No. Date/File No. Both Default Print Effect Default Number of Prints 1 to 99...
Page 242: Bubble Jet Printers (Pixma Series/Selphy Ds Series)
Bubble Jet Printers (PIXMA series/ SELPHY DS series) using PictBridge (When appears on the camera’s LCD monitor during a connection) Some settings are not available with certain cameras and printers. Print Options Selectable with the Camera Date File No. Date Both Default Vivid...
Page 243 4" × 6" 13 × 18 cm 5" × 7" 8.5" × 11" Paper Size* CreditCard 8" × 10" A3+/13" × 19" Default Paper Settings Photo Fast Photo Paper Type Plain Default Bordered Borderless N-up* 2/4/9/16 Page Layout Bordered (print with the shooting information) Default Paper sizes vary according to region.
Page 244: Selphy Cp Series Printers Using Canon Direct Print Bubble Jet Printers Using Bubble Jet Direct
SELPHY CP Series Printers using Canon Direct Print Bubble Jet Printers using Bubble Jet Direct (When appears on the camera’s LCD monitor during a connection) SELPHY Bubble Jet CP series Printers Printers Print Options Selectable with the Camera using using...

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Canon PowerShot A430 Advanced User's Manual

Table of Contents

Conventions Used in this Guide

Handling Precautions

Before Using the Camera-The Components Guide

Before Using the Camera-Basic Operations

Shooting

Playback/Erasing

Print Settings/Transfer Settings

Troubleshooting

List of Messages

Appendix

Index

Functions Available in each Shooting Mode

Table of Contents

Direct Print

Connecting the Camera to the Printer

Disconnecting the Camera and the Printer

Printing with SELPHY CP Series Printers Using Pictbridge

SELPHY DS Series) Using Pictbridge

Printing

Selecting Print Settings

Specifying and Printing Multiple Images (Setting the DPOF Print Settings)

List of Messages

Printing with Non-Canon, Pictbridge Compliant Printers

Printing

Printing

Printing with SELPHY CP Series Printers Using

Canon Direct Print

If You Use Canon Compact Photo Printer SELPHY CP710/CP510

Selecting Print Settings

Specifying and Printing Multiple Images

DPOF Print Settings)

List of Messages

Printing with Bubble Jet Printers Using Bubble Jet Direct

Settings that Can be Set with the Camera

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