Canon PoverShot SD430 User manual

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Preparations
•Charging the battery
•Installing the battery
and memory card
•Setting the date, time and language
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Shooting
Playback/Erasing
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Menus and Settings
Using awireless connection to
transfer images to acomputer
•Installing the software
•Getting your camera and computer
ready for wireless connection
•Downloading images to acomputer
•Using the software
* You can also print and transfer images by using .
the interface cable provided to connect the camera
toa printer or computer instead of using awireless
connection. Please refer to the same guide even if
you wish to use the interface cable for connection.
the Basic Camera User Guide
is called the Basic Guide, and the
User Guide is called the Advanced Guide. Also, "battery" refers to

Preparations
1. Charge the Battery.
Charge the battery before use under the following circumstances.
•When using the battery for the first time.
•When the "Change the battery pack" message displays.
1. Insert the battery into the battery charger.
2. Plug the battery charger (CB-2LV) into apower outlet, or
attach the power cord to the battery charger (CB-2LVE) and
plug it into apower outlet.
•Battery charger model names and types vary by region.
The charge indicator will light orange while the battery
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charging. It will change to green when the charge is complete.
Charging takes approximately 90 minutes.
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-2. Install the Battery.
1. Slide the memory card slot/battery cover and open it ( (]),
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2. Push the battery lock in the direction of the arrow (@) and
insert the battery until it locks.
To remove the battery, push the battery lock in the direction of
the arrow (
@) and hold it while pulling the battery out.
3. Insert the Memory Card.
1. Insert the memory card until it clicks into place.
2. Close the memory card slot/battery cover ( (]), ~).
mSee the Advanced Guide: HandlingtheMemory Card (p. 121).
mSee the Advanced Guide: Formatting Memory Cards (p. 28).
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• To Remove the Memory Card
Push the memory card with your finger orthe toggle on the wrist strap until
the memory card clicks and then release
it.
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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, acopyright protection system.
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First Time Settings
• Setting the Date/Time
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1. Press the power button ( CD ).
2. Use the .. or • button to select an item and the" or ..
button to change its value ( ~ ).
To set the daylight saving option, use'the .. or .. button to
display D.
3. Confirm that the correct time is displayed and press the
FUNC.lSET button ( @).
The date and time can also be set in the Set up menu (p. 13).
ri¥l ·Arechargeable lithium battery is built into the camera to
L.jJ save such settings as the date/time. This battery charges
when the main battery is
in the camera. When you pur-
chase the camera, place the main battery
in it for approx-
imately four hours or use AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC1 0
(sold separately) to charge the lithium battery. It will
charge even if the camera
is turned off.
•The date/time settings may be lost after approximately
three weeks if you remove the main battery. Reset the
date/time settings if this occurs.
~See the Advanced Guide: Setting the World Clock (p. 29) .
• Setting the Display Language
1. Slide the mode switch to [E] (playback).
2. Hold down the FUNC.lSET button and press the MENU
button.
3. Use the", .. , .. or • button to select a language and
press the FUNC.lSET button. "
The display language can also be set
in the Set up menu (p. 13).
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1. Press the power button. Power Button
The start-up sound will play and the
start-up image will display
in the LCD
monitor.
•Pressing the power button again
turns the power off.
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To switch to the setting that mutes
all sounds (except for the warning sound), press and hold the
DISP. button while pressing the power button.
ID See the Advanced Guide: Using the LCD Monitor(p . .19).
IDSee the Advanced Guide: Power Saving.Function(p.27}.
IDSee the Advanced Guide: Setup Menu (p.34).
ID See the AdvancedGuide: My Camera Menu(p.36).
2. Set the shooting mode to ~ (auto).
1. Slide the mode switch to 0(Rec.) ( CD).
2. Press the FUNC.lSET button ( (2)) and use the •or ..
button (@) to select-@ (auto).
3. Press the FUNC.lSET button (@).
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3.Aim·the camera at the subject.
4. Focus and shoot.
1. Press the shutter button
halfway to focus.
When the camera focuses, the
camera beeps twice and the
indicator lights green.
Indicators
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2. Press the shutter button fully
to shoot.
The shutter sound will play and
the image will record. The
indicator will blink green while
the image
is recorded to the
memory card.
Reviewing' an Image Right After Shooting
After ashot is taken, the image appears in the LCD monitor for
approximately 2seconds.
You can continue to display images regardless of the review duration
setting with the following procedures.
•Keeping the shutter button pressed after ashot.
•Pressing the FUNC.lSET button while the image is displayed in the LCD
monitor.
To stop displaying the image, press the shutter button halfway.
~SeeErasing(p.11).
mSeetheAdvancedGuide: Review (p.33).
Basic Shooting Functions
• Selecting a Shooting Mode
1. Slide the mode switch to 0(Rec.) or -" (Movie) (CD).
2. Press the FUNC.lSET button ( (2) and use the • or ..
button ( @) to select a shooting mode.
For ascene mode (p. 7), select the ~ mode (default setting)
and press the MENU button to select the desired mode.
3. Press the FU NC./SET button (@ ).
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• Shooting Modes
oStill Images
~Auto
The camera automatically selects settings.
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Produces a soft
effect when
photographing
people.
rI Indoor
Prevents camera
shake and
maintains the
subject's true color
when shooting
under florescent or
tungsten lighting.
[] Snow
Shoots without a
blue tinge and
without making
people appear dark
against a snowy
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~ Kids&Pets
Allows you to capture
sUbjects that move
around, such as
children and pets,
without missing photo
opportunities.
~ Night Snapshot 'JA
Allows you to take snapshots
of people against twilight or
night backgrounds by
reducing the effects of
camera shake even without
using a tripod.
Scene Mode
By simply selecting one of the following shooting modes, you can shoot with the most
appropriate settings for the scene.
Cil Manual
Allows you to select settings yourself, such as the exposure compensation, white balance or
photo effect.
~ Stitch Assist
Allows you to shoot overlapping images that can later be merged
(stitched) to create one panoramic image on a computer. Select
[Stitch Assist] from the [L!J (Rec.)] menu.
~SeetheAdvanced Gaide(p .• 49).
t.m Digital Macro
Allows you to shoot when the
distance from the lens (at
maximum wide angle) to the
subject is within 3- 10 cm
(1.2 - 3.9 in.). The subject
can be shown larger than in
standard macro mode because the camera trims the
image edges and zooms in with the digital zoom.
~SeetheAdvanced Gaide(p. 41).

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rJ Beach
Shoots without making
people appear dark
near water or sand
where reflected
sunlight is strong.
-" Movie
II Fireworks
Captures fireworks
in the sky sharply
and at optimal
exposure.
~ Movie
Shoots a movie when you press the shutter button.
You can select from four modes: [Standard], [Fast Frame Rate] suitable for sports or fast
motion, [Compact] convenient for email attachments and [My Colors] which allows you to
change color effects. ~SeetheAdvaf1ced Guide (p.47).
• Using the Zoom
1. Press the zoom lever toward I!HI or [tJ .
The zoom can be adjusted from 35 -105 mm (focal length) in
35mm film equivalent terms.
I!HI Wide Angle:
Zooms out from the subject.
[tJ Telephoto:
Zooms
in on the subject.
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