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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 cameras 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.

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 CameraThe Components Guide.12 Before Using the CameraBasic 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
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

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.

Cautions

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.
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.

Preventing Malfunctions

Avoid Strong Magnetic Fields

Using the LCD Monitor

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 CameraBasic 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.
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)
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
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

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.

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 CameraBasic Operations
Ready to shoot Image recording/reading/erasing/transferring (when connected to a computer) Ready to shoot (flash on) Orange: 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)

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.

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

Set up Menu

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.

Selftimer Vol.

Shutter Volume
Playback Vol. LCD Brightness 7 to 0 to +7*
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

(Rec.) Menu

(Digital Zoom)
[On] is the default setting for Super Macro and Movie (standard).

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.

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.

FUNC./Menu

* (Drive Mode)

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.
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).
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.
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

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.
Aim the camera so that an object at the same focal distance as the main subject is centered in the viewfinder or in the AF frame displayed on the LCD monitor. Press the shutter button halfway. Re-aim the camera to compose the shot as desired and press the shutter button fully.
When shooting with the focus lock using the LCD monitor, setting [AiAF] to [Off] (p. 24) in the (Rec.) menu is recommended since the camera focuses using the center AF frame only.
Switching between Metering Modes

(Light Metering)

Metering Methods
Appropriate for standard shooting conditions, including backlit scenes. The camera divides images into several zones for metering. It evaluates complex lighting conditions, such as the position of the subject, the brightness, the direct light, and the backlighting, and adjusts the settings to the correct exposure for the main subject. Averages the light metered from the entire frame, but gives greater weight to the subject matter at the center. Meters the area within the spot at the center of the LCD monitor. Use this setting when you want to set the exposure on the subject in the center of the monitor.

Evaluative

Center Weighted Average Spot
Adjusting the Exposure Compensation
Shooting Mode Adjust the exposure compensation setting to avoid making the subject too dark when it is backlit or shot against a bright background or to avoid making lights appear too bright in night shots.
* (Exposure Compensation).
Use the or button to adjust the exposure compensation and press the FUNC./SET button.

To Cancel the Exposure Compensation Restore the compensation value to [0]. Exposure compensation is not available in the Accent) or (Color Swap) modes. (Color
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.

* (Auto).

Use the or button to select a white balance setting and press the FUNC./SET button. Shooting

White Balance Settings

Auto Day Light Cloudy Tungsten Fluorescent Fluorescent H Custom Settings are automatically set by the camera For recording outdoors on a bright day For recording under overcast, shady or twilight skies For recording under tungsten and bulb-type 3wavelength fluorescent lighting For recording under warm-white, cool-white or warmwhite (3-wavelength) fluorescent lighting For recording under daylight fluorescent, or daylight fluorescent-type 3-wavelength lighting For recording with the optimal white balance data memorized in the camera from a white-colored object, such as white paper or cloth
This setting cannot be adjusted when the (B/W) photo effects are selected.

(Sepia) or

Using the Custom White Balance
You can set a custom white balance to obtain the optimal setting for the shooting conditions by having the camera evaluate an object, such as a piece of white paper or cloth that you wish to establish as the standard white color. In particular, take a custom white balance reading for the following situations that are difficult for the (Auto) setting to detect correctly. Shooting close-ups Shooting subjects of monotone color (such as sky, sea or forest) Shooting with a peculiar source of light (such as a mercury-vapor lamp)
FUNC. Menu (Auto) (Custom).
Aim the camera at a piece of white paper or cloth and press the MENU button.
If you are viewing it with the LCD monitor, ensure that the center frame is completely filled with the white image. If you are using the optical viewfinder, ensure that the entire field is filled.
You are recommended to set the shooting mode to (Manual) and the exposure compensation setting to zero (0) before setting a custom white balance. The correct white balance may not be obtained when the exposure setting is incorrect (image appears completely black or white). Shoot with the same settings as when reading the white balance data. If the settings differ, the optimal white balance may not be set. In particular, the following should not be changed.

You can delete portions of recorded movies. Protected movies and movies 1 second or less in duration cannot be edited.
Select (Edit) in the movie control panel and press the FUNC./SET button.
The movie editing panel and the movie editing bar will display.

Movie Editing Panel

Movie Editing Bar
Use the or button to select (Cut Beginning) or (Cut End) and the or 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.
(Save) and press the FUNC./SET
Select [New File] or [Overwrite] and press the FUNC./SET button.
[New File] saves the edited movie under a new file name. The preedit data is left unchanged. Note, if you press the FUNC./SET button while saving the movie, saving is canceled. [Overwrite] saves the edited movie with its original name. The pre-edit data is lost. When there is not enough space left on the memory card, only [Overwrite] can be selected. It may take approximately 3 minutes to save an edited movie. If the battery runs out of charge partway through, edited movie clips cannot be saved. When editing movies, it is recommended that you use two new size-AA alkaline batteries, two fully charged size-AA NiMH batteries, or the separately sold AC Adapter Kit ACK800 (p. 90).
Rotating Images in the Display
Images can be rotated clockwise 90 or 270 in the display.

Original

(Play) Menu
Use the or button to select an image to rotate and press the FUNC./SET button to rotate it.
Cycle through the 90/270/original orientations with each press of the FUNC./SET button. Images can be rotated in index playback. Movies cannot be rotated. When images are downloaded to a computer, the orientation of images rotated by the camera will depend upon the software used to download the images.
Attaching Sound Memos to Images
In playback mode (including single image playback and index playback), you can attach sound memos (up to 1 minute) to an image. The sound data is saved in the WAVE format.
Use the or button to select an image to attach a sound memo to and press the FUNC./SET button.
The sound memo control panel will display.
(Record) and press the FUNC./SET
The elapsed time and the remaining time display. Pressing the FUNC./SET button pauses the recording. Pressing it again resumes recording. Up to 1 minute of recordings can be added to any one image.
Sound Memo Panel Elapsed Time/ Remaining Time Volume (Adjust with the button)

Sound Memo Panel

Exit Record Pause Play Erase Select [Erase] in the confirmation screen and press the FUNC./SET button.

Number of Print Copies

Index Print Selection
You can also select images in the index playback mode. If the camera is connected to a printer, the button lights blue during image selection. Printing starts after pressing the FUNC./SET button once the button is pressed and [Print] selection is confirmed.
All the Images on a Memory Card

(Play) Menu All Images].

One copy of every image will be set to print. Selecting [Clear All Selections] cancels all print settings for the images. If the camera is connected to a printer, the button lights blue after the FUNC./SET button is pressed. Printing starts after pressing the FUNC./SET button once the button is pressed and [Print] selection is confirmed.
Use the or button to select [OK] and press the FUNC./SET button.
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. When [Print Type] is set to [Both], the number of copies can be set. When it is set to [Index], the number of copies cannot be set (only one copy will be printed).

Setting the Print Style

Specify the print style before selecting the image to print. The following print settings can be selected.
Standard* Prints one image per page. Print Type Index Both Date (On/Off*) File No. (On/Off*) Clear DPOF data (On*/Off) Prints the selected images together at a reduced size in an index format. Prints the images in both the standard and index formats. Adds the date to the print. Adds the file number to the print. Clears all print style settings after printing is complete.

[Print Settings]

Select [Print Type], [Date], [File No.], or [Clear DPOF data] and then select the 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. Embedded dates in (Postcard Date Imprint mode) (p. 34) print out even when [Date] is set to [Off]. Do not set the date in the DPOF print settings when printing images that have had the date embedded with the [Date Stamp] function. This may cause the date to be printed twice. Dates print in the style specified in the [Date/Time] menu (p. 26).
Setting the DPOF Transfer Settings
You can use the camera to specify settings for images before downloading to a computer. Refer to the Software Starter Guide for instructions on how to transfer images to your computer. The settings used on the camera comply with the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) standards. The icon may display for a memory card with transfer settings set by a different DPOF-compliant camera. These settings will be overwritten by those set by your camera. Print Settings/Transfer Settings

Cannot print.

Camera and printer are not properly connected. Printer is not turned on. Print connection method is incorrect. Make sure the camera and printer are connected properly with the specified cable. Turn on the printer.
Select [Auto] for ( Print Method) under the (Set up) menu (p. 26). 81

List of Messages

The following messages may appear on the LCD monitor during shooting or playback. Please refer to the Direct Print User Guide for the messages that display during a printer connection. Busy. Image is being recorded to, or read from, memory card. The playback mode is starting up. No memory card You turned on the camera without a memory card installed. Card locked! The SD card is write-protected. Cannot record You attempted to shoot an image without a memory card. You attempted to record a sound memo on a movie. Memory card error Memory card has experienced an anomaly. Memory card full Memory card is full of images and no more can be recorded or saved. Or no more image settings can be recorded. No more sound memos can be recorded. Naming error! The image could not be created because there is an image with the same name as the folder that the camera is attempting to create, or the highest possible file number has already been reached. In the Set up Menu, set the File Numbering option to [Auto Reset]. Save all the images you wish to retain onto a computer, then reformat the memory card. Please note that formatting will erase all the existing images and other data. Change the batteries. Battery charge is insufficient to operate the camera. Replace with unused AA-size alkaline batteries or fully charged Canon AAsize NiMH batteries (be sure to replace all the batteries at the same time).
No image. No images recorded on memory card. Image too large. You attempted to play back an image larger than pixels or with a large data size. Incompatible JPEG format. You attempted to play back an incompatible JPEG image. Corrupted data. You attempted to play back an image with corrupted data. RAW You attempted to play back a RAW image. Unidentified Image You attempted to play back an image that was recorded in a special data type (proprietary data type used by the camera of another manufacturer, etc.) or a movie clip recorded by another camera. Cannot magnify! You attempted to magnify an image recorded in a different camera or data type, an image edited with a computer, or a movie. Cannot rotate You attempted to rotate an image recorded in a different camera or data type, an image edited with a computer, or a movie. Incompatible WAVE format. List of Messages A sound memo cannot be added to this image because the data type of the existing sound memo is incorrect. Cannot transfer! When transferring images to your computer using the Direct Transfer menu, you attempted to select an image with corrupted data or an image taken with another camera. You may have also attempted to select a movie when [Wallpaper] was selected in the Direct Transfer menu.

Recording Pixels/ Frame Rate Standard Color Accent Color Switch Compact pixels/ 30 frames/sec. pixels/ 15 frames/sec. pixels/ 10 frames/sec.

SDC-128M

SDC-512MSH
23 sec. 3 min. 10 sec. 12 min. 16 sec.

22 sec.

3 min. 1 sec. 11 min. 42 sec.
1 min. 47 sec. 14 min. 29 sec. 55 min. 57 sec.
Maximum movie clip length: : 1 hour, : 3 min (3 min. for all modes with the PowerShot A420). The figures indicate the maximum continuous recording time.
Image Data Sizes (Estimated)
Compression Recording Pixels (Super Fine) (Large) pixels (Middle 1) pixels (Middle 2) pixels (Small) pixels (PostCard Date Imprint Mode) pixels (Wide) pixels 2002 KB 1002 KB 570 KB 249 KB (Fine) 1116 KB 558 KB 320 KB 150 KB (Normal) 556 KB 278 KB 170 KB 84 KB

558 KB

1495 KB

835 KB

418 KB

Recording Pixels pixels

Frame Rate 10 frames/sec.

File size 660 KB/sec.

Standard Color Accent
pixels Color Switch Compact pixels

30 frames/sec.

660 KB/sec.

15 frames/sec.

120 KB/sec.

MultiMediaCard

Interface Dimensions Weight Compatible with MultiMediaCard standards 32.0 24.0 1.4 mm (1.3 0.9 0.1 in.) Approx. 1.5 g (0.05 oz.)
SD Memory Card (Sold Separately)
Interface Dimensions Weight Compatible with SD memory card standards 32.0 24.0 2.1 mm (1.3 0.9 0.1 in.) Approx. 2 g (0.07 oz.)
NiMH Battery NB-3AH (Sold Separately)
(Included with the separately sold NiMH NB4-300 or the Battery/ Charger Kit CBK4-300)
Type Nominal Voltage Typical Capacity Cycle Life Operating Temperatures Dimensions Weight Nickel metal hydride battery 1.2 V DC 2500 mAh (Lowest: 2300 mAh) Approx. 300 (estimated) C (F) Diameter: 14.5 mm (0.6 in.) Length: 50.0 mm (2.0 in.) Approx. 30 g (1.06 oz.)
Battery Charger CB-5AH (Sold Separately)
(Included with the separately sold Battery/Charger Kit CBK4-300)
Rated Input Rated Output Charging Time Operating Temperatures Dimensions Weight (Including the compact power adapter cable) 100 - 240 V AC (50/60 Hz) 16 VA (100 V) - 21 VA (240 V) 565 mA*1, 1275 mA*2 Approx. 4 hours 40 minutes*1 Approx. 2 hour*35 C (F) 65.0 105.0 27.5 mm (2.56 4.13 1.08 in.) Approx. 95 g (3.35 oz.)
*1 To charge four NB-3AH NiMH Batteries *2 To charge two NB-3AH NiMH Batteries loaded one at each end of the battery charger
Compact Power Adapter CA-PS800 (Sold Separately)

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

Large Medium 1 Recording Medium 2 Pixels Small Postcard Wide Super Fine Compression Fine Normal Recording Pixels (Movie)/ Frame Rate Auto Auto with Red-Eye Reduction On with Flash (2) Red-Eye Reduction On Off Slow Synchro Macro Mode Infinity Mode Single Continuous Shooting Shooting Method 10-sec. Self-Timer 2-sec. Self-Timer Custom Timer Date Stamp Autofocus Modes

o* o o o o o o o* o

o* * o o o o o o o* * o

p. 30 p. 30

o(1) p. 39

Basic p. 8

o o o o o

o* o*

o o o o o o o* o* o o o o o o o o o o o
o o* o* o o o o* o* o o o o o o o o o o

o o* o o o o*

o(3) o(3) o* o o o o o o(3)

o Basic o p. 9 o*

p. 33 p. 35 p. 34 p. 46
AF-assist Beam Digital Zoom Evaluative Metering Method
Center-Weighted Average o Spot
Exposure Compensation White Balance (7) My Colors Auto Rotate ISO Speed Grid Lines
* Default setting o Setting available Setting can only be selected for the first image. (Shaded Area): Setting is remembered even when the camera power is shut
o o o* o o o o o o o(9) o

o(4) o

o p. 24 o(5) p. 32

p. 47 p. 48

o(6) p. 49 o(6) p. 51

p. 54 (8) p. 53 o p. 24

(8) (8) (8) o o
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 (p. 28). (1) The recording pixels/frame rates for the (Movie) mode are as follows.
pixels/ 10 frames/sec. Recording Pixels/ Frame Rate pixels/ 30 frames/sec. pixels/ 15 frames/sec.
(2) The default flash setting is Auto with Red-Eye Reduction in the modes, Auto in the modes, and Off in the modes. - The flash cannot be set in mode. mode, the camera will automatically use Slow Synchro mode. - When the flash fires in (3) You cannot switch between the Macro/Infinity modes when the camera is in the modes. (4)AF cannot be selected in the modes. (5) only is available. (6)This cannot be set in or modes. (7)This cannot be set when My Colors is set to Sepia or B/W. (8) Automatically set by the camera. (9) Default setting is ISO AUTO.