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- Canon PowerShot A420 | PowerShot A430 / A420 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 1
DIGITAL CAMERA CDI-E211-010 © 2006 CANON INC. PRINTED IN CHINA 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 Appendix Camera User Guide - Canon PowerShot A420 | PowerShot A430 / A420 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 2
(Color Accent, Color Swap modes) z Automatically detects camera orientation with an Intelligent Orientation sensor. Playback zPlays movies zMakes printing easy with the Print/Share button zAlso supports non-Canon brand PictBridge compliant printers Uses of Recorded Images zEffortlessly - Canon PowerShot A420 | PowerShot A430 / A420 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 3
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 Canon accessories (e.g., a leakage and/or explosion of a battery - Canon PowerShot A420 | PowerShot A430 / A420 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 4
Malfunctions 11 Before Using the Camera-The Components Guide . . . . . .12 Before Using the Camera-Basic Operations 15 Using the Memory Cards 29 Shooting 30 Changing the Recording Pixels and Compression (Still Images) 30 Magnified Close-Up Shooting (Super Macro 31 Using the Digital - Canon PowerShot A420 | PowerShot A430 / A420 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 5
Settings 66 Setting the DPOF Transfer Settings 69 Shooting/Viewing Images on a TV set 71 Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) . . . . 72 Changing My Camera Settings 72 Troubleshooting 73 Camera 73 When the power is turned on 74 LCD monitor 74 Shooting 75 Shooting Movies 79 Playback - Canon PowerShot A420 | PowerShot A430 / A420 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 6
Handling 85 Handling the Memory Card 87 Replacing the Date Battery 89 Using an AC Adapter Kit (Sold Separately 90 Using Rechargeable Batteries (Sold Separately 91 Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately 93 Camera Care and Maintenance 95 Specifications 96 INDEX 106 Functions - Canon PowerShot A420 | PowerShot A430 / A420 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 7
arising from any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including memory cards, that results in the failure of an image to be recorded or to be recorded in a way that is machine readable. Warning Against Copyright Infringement Please note that Canon digital cameras are intended for personal use and - Canon PowerShot A420 | PowerShot A430 / A420 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 8
Guide (p. 3) to change the language setting. Safety Precautions zBefore using the camera, instruct you in the safe and correct operation of the camera and its accessories to prevent injuries or damage to yourself, other persons and equipment. zEquipment refers to the camera, battery, battery charger - Canon PowerShot A420 | PowerShot A430 / A420 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 9
around the child's neck could result in asphyxiation. • Memory card: It may be swallowed accidentally. If this occurs, contact 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 - Canon PowerShot A420 | PowerShot A430 / A420 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 10
and distort, resulting in fire. z Please use Canon AA-size NiMH batteries and charger recommended for use with these batteries. z The compact power adapter are designed for exclusive use with your camera. Do not use it with other products or batteries. There is a risk of overheating and distortion - Canon PowerShot A420 | PowerShot A430 / A420 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 11
, remain at least one meter (39 inches) away from infants when using the flash. z Keep objects that are sensitive to magnetic fields (such as credit cards) away from the speaker of the camera (PowerShot A430 only). Such items may lose data or stop working. 9 - Canon PowerShot A420 | PowerShot A430 / A420 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 12
for extended periods of time, remove the battery from the camera or battery charger and store the equipment in a safe place. Storing the camera for extended periods with batteries installed will cause battery leakage and damage the camera. Flash z Do not operate the flash with dirt, dust or other - Canon PowerShot A420 | PowerShot A430 / A420 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 13
its external and internal surfaces. If Condensation Forms Inside the Camera z Stop using the camera immediately. Continued use may damage the equipment. Remove the memory card and battery or compact power adapter from the camera and wait until the moisture evaporates completely before resuming use - Canon PowerShot A420 | PowerShot A430 / A420 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 14
Before Using the Camera-The Components Guide Front View Attaching the Wrist Strap Power Button (Basic Guide p. 2) Shutter Button (Basic Guide p. 4) Speaker Flash (Basic Guide p. 8) Microphone (p. 62) Viewfinder Window (p. 19) A/V OUT (Audio/Video output) Terminal (p. 71) Wrist Strap Mount AF-assist - Canon PowerShot A420 | PowerShot A430 / A420 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 15
Before Using the Camera-The Components Guide 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) 13 - Canon PowerShot A420 | PowerShot A430 / A420 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 16
(Function/Set) Button (p. 21) (Print/Share) Button (Basic Guide p. 13) (Telephoto) (when shooting)/ (Magnify) (when playing)/ S button (Basic Guide p. 8/pp. 32, 58) (Macro)/ (Infinity)/ W button (Basic Guide p. 9) (Flash)/ X button (Basic Guide p. 8) (Wide Angle) (when shooting)/ (Single Image Erase - Canon PowerShot A420 | PowerShot A430 / A420 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 17
, or when the or / button is pressed, regardless of the selected display mode. z The LCD monitor on or off setting is remembered even after the camera power is turned off. z The LCD monitor does not shut off in the (Super Macro), (Color Accent), (Color Swap), (Stitch Assist) or (Movie) mode. z The - Canon PowerShot A420 | PowerShot A430 / A420 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 18
Guide p. 9) * Low Battery (p. 85) Flash (Basic Guide p. 8) Zoom Magnification (p. 32)* (Red) * Movie Recording (p. 37) * * ** * Shooting Mode (Basic Guide (p. 30) Recording Pixels/ Frame Rate (Movie) (p. 39) * Camera Shake Warning (p. 74) * Appears even if the LCD monitor is set to - Canon PowerShot A420 | PowerShot A430 / A420 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 19
to a tripod or other device. z During shooting, you can display a grid to help you determine if your camera is level (p. 24). Playback Mode Standard Folder Number-File Number Compression (Still image) (p. 30) Recording Pixels (Still image) (p. 30) Movie (p. 37) Shooting Date/Time WAVE - Canon PowerShot A420 | PowerShot A430 / A420 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 20
Mode (p. 47) Recording Pixels/ Frame Rate (Movies) (p. 39) Macro/Infinity (Basic Guide p. 9) Recording Time (Movie) (p. 37) The following information may also be displayed with Design rule for Camera File System Standards RAW image Unrecognized data type Information for images shot on other - Canon PowerShot A420 | PowerShot A430 / A420 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 21
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 zUpper Indicator Green: Ready to shoot Blinking Green: Image recording/reading/erasing/transferring (when connected to - Canon PowerShot A420 | PowerShot A430 / A420 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 22
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 [Off]. Press any button other than the power button ( or change the camera orientation with the Power Shot A430) to turn the LCD monitor back on. - Canon PowerShot A420 | PowerShot A430 / A420 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 23
. The following menus are available. zFUNC. Menu zRec., Play, Print, Set up, and My Camera Menus FUNC. Menu This menu sets many of the common shooting functions. Before Using the Camera-Basic Operations Set the camera to the shooting mode. Press the FUNC./SET button. Use the S or T button to - Canon PowerShot A420 | PowerShot A430 / A420 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 24
(Rec.) Menu (Play) Menu (Print) Menu (Set up) Menu (My Camera) Menu You can switch between menus with the button when this part is selected * In playback mode, the Play menu, Print menu, Set up menu, and My Camera menu displays. Press the MENU button. Use the W or X button to switch between - Canon PowerShot A420 | PowerShot A430 / A420 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 25
Before Using the Camera-Basic Operations Menu List FUNC. Menu Menu Item Manual Mode Manual Super Macro Color Accent Color Swap Stitch Assist (Left to Right) Stitch Assist (Right to Left) Special Scene Mode Movie Mode Exposure Compensation ISO Speed - Canon PowerShot A420 | PowerShot A430 / A420 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 26
Rec. Menu *Default setting Menu Item Options AiAF On*/Off Metering Mode * Evaluative, Center-Weighted Average, Spot AF-assist Beam On*/Off Digital Zoom On/Off* (On in standard movie mode.) Review Off/2*-10 seconds/Hold Save Original On/Off* Grid Lines*1 On/Off* Date Stamp Off*/Date/ - Canon PowerShot A420 | PowerShot A430 / A420 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 27
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 - Canon PowerShot A420 | PowerShot A430 / A420 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 28
when no camera 2 min./3min. operation is performed. Date/Time Basic Guide (p. 2) Lens Retract 1 min.*/0 sec. Adjusts the timing it takes for the lens to retract after entering Playback mode from Shooting mode. Language Basic Guide with the SELPHY CP710/CP510 Canon Compact Photo Printer, select . - Canon PowerShot A420 | PowerShot A430 / A420 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 29
Sound Off/On* Operation Off/On* Sound Selftimer Sound Off/On* Shutter Sound Off/On* Select whether to play the set startup sound when the camera is turned on. Select whether to activate operation sounds when any button other than the shutter button is pressed. Select whether to have a set - Canon PowerShot A420 | PowerShot A430 / A420 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 30
(Set up) Menu (Reset All). See Menus and Settings (p. 22) 2 Select [OK] and press the FUNC./SET button. z Settings cannot be reset when the camera is connected to a computer or to a printer. z The following cannot be reset. - Shooting mode - The (Date/Time) and (Language) options in the (Set up - Canon PowerShot A420 | PowerShot A430 / A420 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 31
memory card erases all data, including protected images and other file types. 1 (Set up) Menu button. (Format) See Menus and Settings (p. 22). FUNC./SET Before Using the Camera FUNC./ SET button. You can still use the memory card without problem even if formatting was halted partway, but the - Canon PowerShot A420 | PowerShot A430 / A420 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 32
1600 × 1200 pixels Print postcard-size prints 148 × 100 mm (5.8 × 3.9 in.) Print L-size prints 119 × 89 mm (4.7 × 3.5 in.) (Medium 2) 1024 × 768 pixels Print credit card-size prints (Small) 640 × 480 pixels Print on wide size paper (Send images as e-mail attachments Low Shoot more images) 30 - Canon PowerShot A420 | PowerShot A430 / A420 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 33
Shoot higher quality images Fine Shoot normal quality images Normal Normal Shoot more images z See Image Data Sizes (Estimated) (p. 103). z See Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities (p. 102). Magnified Close-Up Shooting (Super Macro) Shooting Mode You can shoot a subject from as close as 1 cm - Canon PowerShot A420 | PowerShot A430 / A420 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 34
max. (Super macro: approximately 3.6x max.) Movies (standard): approximately 7.9x max. PowerShot A420 Still images: approximately 11x max. (Super macro: approximately 3.6x max.) Movies (standard): approximately 6.4x max. z The digital zoom cannot be used when the LCD monitor is turned off. z The - Canon PowerShot A420 | PowerShot A430 / A420 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 35
established by Canon. Actual results may vary according to the subject and shooting conditions. zEven if continuous shooting suddenly stops, the memory card may not be full. 1 FUNC./Menu * (Drive Mode) . See Menus and Settings (p. 21). * Default setting. 2 Shoot. zThe camera will continue - Canon PowerShot A420 | PowerShot A430 / A420 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 36
area outside the size of the postcard that will not get printed grays out. * Default setting. The digital zoom cannot be used in this mode. For printing instructions, refer to the Direct Print User Guide. Embedding the Date in the Image Data You can embed the date in image data when (Postcard - Canon PowerShot A420 | PowerShot A430 / A420 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 37
z Ensure that the camera's date/time is set beforehand (p. 26). z The date stamp cannot be deleted from the image data once it has been set. Shooting Using the Self- - Canon PowerShot A420 | PowerShot A430 / A420 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 38
settings selected for the first shot. - If the flash fires, the interval between shots may lengthen. - The interval between shots may lengthen if the internal memory becomes full. - Shooting will automatically cease if the memory card becomes full. 36 - Canon PowerShot A420 | PowerShot A430 / A420 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 39
A430: Max. Clip Size: 1 GB*2 PowerShot A420: Max. Clip Length: 3 minutes • The recording time will vary according to the capacity of the memory card you use (p. 102). *1 you can record until the memory card is full (when a super high-speed memory card is used, such as the recommended SDC-512MSH - Canon PowerShot A420 | PowerShot A430 / A420 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 40
recording capacity or time is reached - When the internal memory and the memory card becomes full z You are recommended to use a memory card that has been formatted in your camera to shoot movies (p. 29). The card supplied with the camera may be used without further formatting. z The focus and - Canon PowerShot A420 | PowerShot A430 / A420 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 41
3.0 or later is required to play back movies (Data type: AVI/Compression method: Motion JPEG) on a computer. QuickTime (for Windows) is included on the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk. On the Macintosh platform, this program is standard with Mac OS X or later. Changing Recording Pixels and Frame - Canon PowerShot A420 | PowerShot A430 / A420 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 42
. 15 frames/sec. * The recording pixels/frame rate are fixed in the (Compact) mode. z See Image Data Sizes (Estimated) (p. 103). z See Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities (p. 102). Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist) Shooting Mode Stitch Assist can be used to shoot overlapping images that - Canon PowerShot A420 | PowerShot A430 / A420 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 43
Shooting 1 FUNC. Menu / (Stitch Assist). See Menus and Settings (p. 21). zYou can select from the following two shooting directions. - Left to right horizontally - Right to left horizontally 2 Shoot the first frame in the sequence. zThe exposure and white balance are set and locked with the - Canon PowerShot A420 | PowerShot A430 / A420 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 44
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. - Canon PowerShot A420 | PowerShot A430 / A420 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 45
to color input mode, and the display will alternate between the original image and the color accent image (using the previously set color). 3 Aim the camera so that the color you wish to retain appears at the center of the LCD monitor and press the W button. zOnly one color can be - Canon PowerShot A420 | PowerShot A430 / A420 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 46
the color swap image (using the previously set color). Movies 3 Aim the camera so that the color you wish to change appears at the center of the Also takes colors close to the one that you want to change. 4 Aim the camera so that the desired color appears at the center of the LCD monitor and press - Canon PowerShot A420 | PowerShot A430 / A420 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 47
the expected results after color input mode if you use the flash. z The colors specified in the Color Swap mode are retained even if the camera's power is turned off. Saving Original Images Not only can you save images with altered colors when shooting still images with the Color Accent or - Canon PowerShot A420 | PowerShot A430 / A420 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 48
highlights the AF PowerShot On frames, from 5 available points, that it will use to A420 determine the focus. The camera focuses using the center AF frame. This is Off convenient for focusing on a specific part of a subject with greater certainty. 1 (Rec.) Menu (AiAF) [On]*/[Off]. See - Canon PowerShot A420 | PowerShot A430 / A420 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 49
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 Shooting Mode 1 (Rec.) Menu (Light Metering - Canon PowerShot A420 | PowerShot A430 / A420 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 50
Metering Methods Evaluative Center Weighted Average Spot 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 - Canon PowerShot A420 | PowerShot A430 / A420 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 51
a white balance setting and press the FUNC./SET button. * Default setting. White Balance Settings Auto Settings are automatically set by the camera Day Light For recording outdoors on a bright day Cloudy For recording under overcast, shady or twilight skies Tungsten For recording under - Canon PowerShot A420 | PowerShot A430 / A420 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 52
FUNC. Menu (Auto) (Custom). See Menus and Settings (p. 21). 2 Aim the camera at a piece of white paper or cloth and press the MENU button. zIf you are is filled. z You are recommended to set the shooting mode to (Manual) and the exposure compensation setting to zero (±0) before setting a custom - Canon PowerShot A420 | PowerShot A430 / A420 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 53
Assist mode, preset the white balance before selecting [Stitch Assist] in the FUNC. menu. z The camera will retain the custom white balance setting that you record even if you reset the camera to the default settings (p. 28). Shooting Shooting in a My Colors Mode Shooting Mode You can alter - Canon PowerShot A420 | PowerShot A430 / A420 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 54
My Colors mode. zTo select (B/W), select * (Sepia) and press the Menu button. Pressing the Menu button again brings back the (Sepia) option. z Mode Set the camera to a custom color mode and begin shooting (below). zOther than Mode Press the FUNC./SET button to return to the shooting screen and begin - Canon PowerShot A420 | PowerShot A430 / A420 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 55
where you can select a My Colors mode. Adjusting the ISO Speed Shooting Mode Raise the ISO speed when you wish to reduce the effects of camera shake, turn the flash off when shooting in a dark area, or use a fast shutter speed. 1 FUNC. Menu * (ISO Speed). See Menus and Settings (p. 21). zUse - Canon PowerShot A420 | PowerShot A430 / A420 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 56
function to [Off]. z Even if the Auto Rotate function is set to [On], the orientation of images downloaded to a computer will depend upon the software used to download the images. z When the camera is held vertically to shoot, the Intelligent Orientation sensor judges the upper end to be "up" and - Canon PowerShot A420 | PowerShot A430 / A420 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 57
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 - Canon PowerShot A420 | PowerShot A430 / A420 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 58
to the next image. This is convenient for managing all your images together on a computer because you avoid file name duplication when changing folders or memory cards.* 56 - Canon PowerShot A420 | PowerShot A430 / A420 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 59
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 folders. zPlease refer to the Software Starter Guide for information regarding folder structures or image types. 57 - Canon PowerShot A420 | PowerShot A430 / A420 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 60
Playback/Erasing Æ See the Basic Guide (p. 10) Magnifying Images 1 Press the button. z will display to move around the image. z will display. zIf you press the FUNC./SET button once more, the camera switches to image advance mode and will display. You can use the W or X button to advance to - Canon PowerShot A420 | PowerShot A430 / A420 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 61
Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback) 1 Display an image by pressing the FUNC./SET button at least 1 second. zUp to nine images can be viewed at once in index playback. zUse the W, X, S or T button to change the image selection. To Return to Single Image Playback Press the FUNC./SET - Canon PowerShot A420 | PowerShot A430 / A420 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 62
Operating the Movie Control Panel Exit (Single image playback) Print (Only appears when connected to a printer. For details, refer to your Direct Print documentation.) Play Slow Motion Playback (You can use the W button to slow down or the X button to speed up playback.) Displays the first frame - Canon PowerShot A420 | PowerShot A430 / A420 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 63
name. The pre-edit data is lost. zWhen 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 - Canon PowerShot A420 | PowerShot A430 / A420 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 64
can be rotated in index playback. z Movies cannot be rotated. z 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 - Canon PowerShot A420 | PowerShot A430 / A420 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 65
1 (Play) Menu . See Menus and Settings (p. 22). Playback/Erasing 2 Use the W or X button to select an image to attach a sound memo to and press the FUNC./SET button. zThe sound memo control panel will display. 3 Select (Record) and press the FUNC./SET button. zThe elapsed time and the - Canon PowerShot A420 | PowerShot A430 / A420 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 66
Automated Playback (Auto Play) All the images on a memory card can be displayed automatically. The displaying time is 3 seconds. 1 (Play) Menu FUNC./SET button. See Menus and Settings (p. 22). zThe Auto Play starts. zFollowing functions - Canon PowerShot A420 | PowerShot A430 / A420 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 67
. 1 (Play) Menu . See Menus and Settings (p. 22). 2 Select [OK] and press the FUNC./SET button. zTo exit instead of erasing, select [Cancel]. Please format the memory card when you want to erase not only image data but also all the data contained on the - Canon PowerShot A420 | PowerShot A430 / A420 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 68
, or for sending the images to a photo developing service that supports DPOF. These settings are compliant with DPOF (Digital Print Order Format). The icon may display for a memory card with print settings set by a different DPOF-compliant camera. These settings will be overwritten by those set by - Canon PowerShot A420 | PowerShot A430 / A420 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 69
selection is confirmed. All the Images on a Memory Card 1 (Play) Menu All Images]. (Print) Menu [Select zOne copy of every image will be set to print. zSelecting [Clear All Selections] cancels all print settings for the images. zIf the camera is connected to a printer, the button lights - Canon PowerShot A420 | PowerShot A430 / A420 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 70
z The output of some printers or photo developing services may not reflect the specified print settings. z Print settings cannot be set for movies. z The images are printed in order from oldest to newest by - Canon PowerShot A420 | PowerShot A430 / A420 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 71
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 - Canon PowerShot A420 | PowerShot A430 / A420 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 72
./SET button again deselects the setting. zYou can also select images in the index playback mode (p. 59). Transfer Selection All the Images on a Memory Card 2 Select [Mark all] and press the FUNC./SET button. zSelecting [Reset] cancels all transfer order settings. 3 Select [OK] and press the FUNC - Canon PowerShot A420 | PowerShot A430 / A420 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 73
and AUDIO IN jacks on the TV. VIDEO Yellow IN AUDIO Black 4 Turn on the TV and switch it to Video mode. 5 Turn on the camera. The video output signal can be switched (NTSC or PAL) to accommodate different regional standards (pp. 22, 26). The default setting varies between regions. - NTSC - Canon PowerShot A420 | PowerShot A430 / A420 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 74
contents you wish to set. z For details on changing and registering My Camera settings, refer to the supplied Software Starter Guide. z A computer is required to return My Camera settings to defaults. Use the supplied software (ZoomBrowser EX/ ImageBrowser) to register the default settings to the - Canon PowerShot A420 | PowerShot A430 / A420 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 75
Troubleshooting Camera Camera will not operate. Power is not turned on. zPress the power button for a moment (Basic Guide p. 2). Memory card slot/battery zConfirm that the memory card slot/ cover is open. battery cover is securely closed (Basic Guide p. 1). Batteries are loaded in the wrong - Canon PowerShot A420 | PowerShot A430 / A420 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 76
the memory card, slide "Write protect". the tab upward (p. 87). The Date/Time menu appears. The lithium coin battery zReplace when shot under fluorescent lighting. zThis is not a camera malfunction. (Flickering is recorded in movies, but not camera to a tripod to lighting. 74 shoot (Basic - Canon PowerShot A420 | PowerShot A430 / A420 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 77
will light orange when it is charged. You can then press the shutter button. Memory card is full. zInsert a new memory card (Basic Guide p. 1). zIf required, download the images to a computer and erase them from the memory card to make space (Basic Guide p. 10, p. 65). Troubleshooting 75 - Canon PowerShot A420 | PowerShot A430 / A420 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 78
Memory card is not formatted correctly. zFormat the memory card (p. 29). zIf reformatting does not work, the memory card logic circuits may be damaged. Consult the nearest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. SD memory card is write zSlide the write protect tab of the SD protected. memory card - Canon PowerShot A420 | PowerShot A430 / A420 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 79
Light is shining directly on the subject or reflected off the subject into the camera. zChange the shooting angle. Troubleshooting Flash is set to on. zSet the flash to off (Flash off) (Basic Guide p. 8). Image contains noise. ISO speed is too high. zHigher ISO speeds increase image noise - Canon PowerShot A420 | PowerShot A430 / A420 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 80
that occurs with digital cameras and does not Guide p. 18, p. 29). Recording images to memory card takes a long time. Memory card was formatted in another device. zUse a memory card formatted in your camera (p. 29). Lens will not retract. Memory card slot/battery zFirst close the memory card - Canon PowerShot A420 | PowerShot A430 / A420 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 81
memory card (SDC-512MSH, etc.). Zoom does not operate. Zoom button was zOperate the zoom before shooting pressed while shooting in in movie mode (Basic Guide p. 8). movie mode. However you can use the digital zoom while shooting in movie mode ( Standard mode only) (p. 32). Troubleshooting - Canon PowerShot A420 | PowerShot A430 / A420 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 82
memory card is slow. Memory card was formatted in another device. zUse a memory card formatted in your camera (p. 29). Battery Battery consumed quickly. Batteries are not the right zUse only unused AA-size alkaline type. batteries or fully charged Canon AA-size NiMH batteries. See Battery - Canon PowerShot A420 | PowerShot A430 / A420 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 83
batteries several times. Canon AA-size NiMH batteries consumed quickly. The batteries have not been used for over a year. zIf batteries Shoot in a different mode (Basic Guide p. 5). Troubleshooting Direct print compatible printers Cannot print. Camera and printer are not properly connected. - Canon PowerShot A420 | PowerShot A430 / A420 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 84
the camera without a memory card installed. Card locked! zThe SD card is write-protected. Cannot record zYou attempted to shoot an image without a memory card. You attempted to record a sound memo on a movie. Memory card error zMemory card has experienced an anomaly. Memory card full zMemory card is - Canon PowerShot A420 | PowerShot A430 / A420 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 85
No image. zNo images recorded on memory card. Image too large. zYou attempted to play back an image larger than 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 - Canon PowerShot A420 | PowerShot A430 / A420 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 86
non-JPEG image. Communication error zThe computer was unable to download the image due to the large amount of images (approx. 1000) stored on the memory card. Lens error, restart camera zCamera detected an error while moving the lens and cut the power automatically. This error message may appear if - Canon PowerShot A420 | PowerShot A430 / A420 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 87
an extended period of time, replace the battery as soon as possible. Change the batteries Battery charge is insufficient to operate the camera. Replace the battery immediately. Battery Handling Precautions z Use AA-size alkaline or Canon AA-size NiMH batteries (sold separately) only. While it is - Canon PowerShot A420 | PowerShot A430 / A420 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 88
you do not plan to use the camera for a long time, remove the batteries from the camera and store them in a safe place. Batteries may leak and damage the camera if left installed during prolonged periods of non-use. Warning Never use damaged batteries or batteries whose outer seal is completely or - Canon PowerShot A420 | PowerShot A430 / A420 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 89
to dust or sand • Locations subject to high humidity and high temperatures z Since some or all of the data recorded on the memory card may be corrupted or erased by electrical noise, static electricity or card/camera malfunction, making a backup copy of important data is recommended. Appendix 87 - Canon PowerShot A420 | PowerShot A430 / A420 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 90
memory cards that have been formatted in your camera. • The card supplied with the camera may be used without further formatting. • When the camera is malfunctioning, a corrupted memory card might be the cause. Reformatting the memory card may solve the problem. • When a non-Canon brand memory card - Canon PowerShot A420 | PowerShot A430 / A420 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 91
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 date battery into the holder with the negative end (-) facing up. 5 Replace the date battery holder - Canon PowerShot A420 | PowerShot A430 / A420 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 92
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 - Canon PowerShot A420 | PowerShot A430 / A420 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 93
-200 can also be used. Four batteries are supplied with the Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-300. However, only two batteries are used for this camera. z 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 PowerShot A420 | PowerShot A430 / A420 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 94
the battery charger's indicator remaining lit, it is possible that the batteries have reached the end of their lifespan. 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. z Leaving batteries in the camera or - Canon PowerShot A420 | PowerShot A430 / A420 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 95
use Battery/Charger Kit CBK100 or CBK4-200. Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately) High-Power Flash HF-DC1 This flash is used to supplement the camera's procedures to affix the camera and High-Power Flash to the supporting bracket. Please read the instructions accompanying the flash - Canon PowerShot A420 | PowerShot A430 / A420 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 96
Before attaching the bracket to the flash, check that the lithium battery (CR123A or DL123) is installed. z To illuminate the subjects properly, install the flash so that it is up against the side of the camera and parallel with the camera's front panel. z A tripod can be used even when the flash is - Canon PowerShot A420 | PowerShot A430 / A420 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 97
with a soft cloth. Never use synthetic cleansers on the camera body or lens. If dirt remains, contact the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed on the separate Canon Customer Support leaflet. Viewfinder and LCD Monitor Use a lens blower brush to remove dust and dirt. If necessary - Canon PowerShot A420 | PowerShot A430 / A420 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 98
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 - Canon PowerShot A420 | PowerShot A430 / A420 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 99
Shooting Distance (From the front of the lens) Normal: 47 cm (1.5 ft.) - * Camera automatically Manual mode. *2 Portrait, Night Snapshot, Kids&Pets, Indoor, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks Appendix Continuous Shooting PowerShot A430: Approx. 2.3 shots/sec. (Large/Fine mode) PowerShot A420 - Canon PowerShot A420 | PowerShot A430 / A420 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 100
, Color Accent, Color Swap: 640 × 480 pixels (10 frames/sec.) 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 × 120 pixels (15 frames/sec - Canon PowerShot A420 | PowerShot A430 / A420 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 101
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. 160 g (5.64 oz.) (camera body only) PowerShot A420: Approx. 150 g (5.29 oz.) *1 This digital camera supports Exif 2.2 (also called "Exif Print"). Exif Print is - Canon PowerShot A420 | PowerShot A430 / A420 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 102
charge) Approx. 360 images Approx. Approx. 1000 images 12 hours PowerShot A420 Number of Images Shot LCD Monitor ON (Based on the LCD Monitor Off CIPA standard) Playback Time AA Alkaline Batteries Approx. (included with the camera) 90 images Approx. 600 images Approx. 10 hours AA NiMH - Canon PowerShot A420 | PowerShot A430 / A420 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 103
once every two shots and the camera power turned off after every tenth shot. Power is left off for a sufficient amount of time*, then the power is turned back on and the testing procedure is repeated. zA Canon-brand memory card is used. * Until the battery returns to normal temperature Playback - Canon PowerShot A420 | PowerShot A430 / A420 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 104
Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities : Card included with the camera Recording Pixels Compression 16 MB SDC-128M SDC- of smooth continuous shooting (p. 33). This reflects standard shooting criteria established by Canon. Actual results may vary according to the subject and shooting conditions. * - Canon PowerShot A420 | PowerShot A430 / A420 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 105
Movie Recording Pixels/ Frame Rate : Card included with the camera 16 MB SDC-128M SDC-512MSH 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) Recording Pixels (Large) - Canon PowerShot A420 | PowerShot A430 / A420 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 106
) 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 - Canon PowerShot A420 | PowerShot A430 / A420 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 107
(Including Approx. 95 g (3.35 oz.) the compact power adapter cable) *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) (Included with the separately sold AC Adapter Kit ACK800 - Canon PowerShot A420 | PowerShot A430 / A420 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 108
Adapter Kit ACK800 ......... 90 AF 46 AF Frame 16 AF-assist Beam 24 AiAF 46 Auto Play (Slide Show 64 Auto Rotate Function 54 B Battery Battery Capacity 100 Handling 85 Installing.......Basic Guide: p. 1 Battery Charger CB-5AH ..... 105 C Color Accent 42 Color Swap 43 Compact Power Adapter - Canon PowerShot A420 | PowerShot A430 / A420 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 109
........102 Formatting 29 Handling 87 Installing ...... Basic Guide: p. 1 Memory Cards 102 Menu 21, 23 FUNC. Menu 23 Menu List 23 Menus and Settings 21 My Camera 27 Play Menu 24 Rec. Menu 24 Set up Menu 25 Messages 82 Metering Modes 47 Mode Dial . Basic Guide: p. 5, 14 Movie Editing 60 - Canon PowerShot A420 | PowerShot A430 / A420 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 110
W White Balance 49 Wide Angle Basic Guide: p. 8, 14 Wrist Strap 12 108 - Canon PowerShot A420 | PowerShot A430 / A420 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 111
due to a mistaken operation or malfunction of the camera, the software, SD memory cards (SD cards), personal computers, peripheral devices, or use of non-Canon SD cards. Trademark Acknowledgments • Canon, PowerShot, PIXMA and SELPHY are trademarks of Canon Inc. • Macintosh, Mac OS and QuickTime are - Canon PowerShot A420 | PowerShot A430 / A420 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 112
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions technician for help. The cable with the ferrite core provided with the digital camera must be used with this equipment in order to comply with Class B - Canon PowerShot A420 | PowerShot A430 / A420 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 113
MEMO 111 - Canon PowerShot A420 | PowerShot A430 / A420 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 114
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* U* o* - Medium 1 oooooU o - Recording - Canon PowerShot A420 | PowerShot A430 / A420 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 115
Function Page AF-assist Beam oooooU o(4) o p. 24 Digital Zoom ooo- - - o o(5) p. 32 Evaluative - o* o* - - - - Metering Method Center-Weighted Average o o and [Video System (PowerShot A430 only)] settings, all the other menu settings and changes made with the camera buttons can be
Camera User Guide
Advanced
DIGITAL CAMERA
Advanced Camera User Guide
This guide explains camera features and procedures in detail.
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Before Using the Camera
Shooting
Playback/Erasing
Print/Transfer Settings
Customizing the Camera
Appendix
Troubleshooting
Shooting/Viewing Images on a TV Set
List of Messages