Canon PoverShot SD430 User manual

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The following guides are available. Refer to them as necessary
according to the flowchart below.
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User Guide
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For customers
wanting to use a
wireless connection
•Read this first
System Map
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User Guide
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•PDF manuals available
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Preparations
•Charging the battery
•Installing the battery
and memory card
•Setting the date, time and language
T
Shooting
Playback/Erasing
T
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.
Align these symbols
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m See the Advanced Guide: Battery Handling (p. 119).

-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.
•
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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• Using the Flash
1. Press the ~ button to cycle through flash settings.
Flash settings cannot be used in some shooting modes.
1I Auto
•
mAuto with red-eye reduction
•
Eli Flash on with red-eye reduction
•
UFlash on
•
~ Flash off
•
~ Slow synchro
Red-eye reduction
This feature reduces the effect of light reflecting back from the eyes and
making them appear red.
Slow synchro
The flash timing is adjusted to aslow shutter speed, allowing you to
shoot night scenes.
"See the Advanced Guide: Functions Available in Each
"Shooting Mode (p. 144).
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• Shooting Close-Ups/Infinity Shots
1. Press the ~/~ button to switch modes.
To cancel the macro/infinity mode: press the ~ / ~ button to
remove
~ or ~ from the display.
These settings cannot be set in some shooting modes.
Macro
Use this mode to shoot close-ups
of flowers or small items.
~ Image Area at Minimum Shooting Distance from End of Lens to Subject
•Maximum wide angle setting: 37 x27 mm (1.5 x
1.1 in.)
Minimum shooting distance: 3cm (1.2 in.)
•Maximum telephoto setting: 108 x
81 mm (4.3 x3.2 in.)
Minimum shooting distance: 30 cm (1.0 ft.)
Infinity
~ Use this mode to record subjects 3 m (9.8 ft.) or more from the end of
the lens.
III!!IIlISee the Advanced Guide: Functions Available in Each
II Shooting Mode (p. 144).
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Playback
1. Slide the mode switch to eEl
(playback).
The last recorded image will appear in the
LCD monitor.
2. Use the .. or .. button to display
the image you wish to view.
Use the .. button to move to the previous image and the ..
button to move the next image.
Holding the button down advances the images more rapidly, but
shows them less clearly.
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1. In the playback mode,
use the
.. or .. button
to select an image to
erase (
CD) and press
the 16if button (®).
2. Confirm that [Erase] is
selected and press the FUNC./SET
button
(@).
To exit instead of erasing, select [Cancel].
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Please note that erased images cannot be recovered.
Exercise adequate caution before erasing
an image.
~See the Advanced Guide: Erasing Ailimages(p. 87).
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Settings for the shooting or playback modes or such camera settings as
the date/time, sounds and wireless connection are set using the FUNC.,
Rec., Play, Wireless, Set up or My Camera menu.
FUNC. Menu
This menu sets many ofthe common shooting functions.
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CD Slide the mode switch to 0or .~ .
®Press the FUNC.lSET button.
@Use the" or .. button to select amenu item.
•Some items may not be selectable
in some shooting modes.
@Use the .. or .. button to select an option for the menu item.
•
You can select further options with the MENU button for some
options.
•After selecting
an option, you can press the shutter button to
shoot immediately. After shooting, this menu will appear again,
allowing you to adjust the settings easily.
@Press the FUNC./SET button.
mSee.theAdvanced Guide: Menu List(p. 33).
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Rec., Play, Wireless, Set up and My
Camera Menus
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L!J (Rec.) Menu
g(Play) Menu
CD
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® You can switch
between menus
with the •or ..
button when this
part is selected.
Convenient settings for shooting or playback can be set with these menus.
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m(Set up) Menu
El:' (My Camera) Menu
•This example shows the Rec. menu.
•
In playback mode, the Play menu displays.
CD Press the MENU button.
®Use the. or .. button to switch between menus.
•
You can also use the zoom lever to switch between menus.
@Use the. or +button to select amenu item.
•Some items may not be selectable
in some shooting modes.
@Use the •or .. button to select an option.
•Menu items followed by
an ellipsis ( ... )can only be set after
pressing the FUNC./SET button to display the next menu.
Press the FUNC./SET button again to confirm the setting.
•When selecting items from the
rJI (Wireless) Menu, the method
of operation depends
on the menu item. Please confirm precise
instructions
on the appropriate operational procedure page.
@Press the MENU button.
m See theAdvanced Guide.: Menu List (p.33).
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Printing
If you attach the wireless print adapter provided to aCanon PictBridge
compliant printer, you can print your images easily via awireless
connection between the camera and the printer.
Canon PictBridge
Compliant Printers
Camera
SELPHY CP Series
Compact Photo Printers
PIXMA Series/SELPHY
OS
Series Bubble Jet Printers
1. Attach acompact power adapter to the supplied
wireless print adapter to connect it to aCanon
PictBridge compliant printer.
•Turn the printer on.
•Slide the mode switch to
IE (playback) mode and turn on the
camera's power.
*If you are using the compact photo printer SELPHY CP710/CP510, then there is no
need to attach the compact power adapter to the wireless print adapter.
2. Press the camera's ~.tV' button (CD).
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3.After confirming that the target device is [1.WA-1], use
the •
or •button to select [Connect] ( (]), and press
@«(2).
The wireless connection will start.
4. Confirm that ~ is displayed in the upper left of the
LCD monitor (
(]), use the • or •button to select an
image to print (
(2) and press the ddJNI button (@).
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You can also print by using acable to connect the camera
-to adirect print compatible printer.
Refer to the Direct Print User Guide for information
on
compatible printers and printing procedures.
m See the Advanced Guide: Setting the DPOF Print Settings (p. 88).
~Seethe Direct Print User Guide
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Downloading Images to a Computer
The following methods can be used to download images recorded by the
camera to acomputer.
• Installing the supplied software and transfering
images to the computer
•Connecting wirelessly between the camera and computer*
•Connecting the supplied interface cable to the camera and to the
computer
*Connecting wirelessly between the camera and acomputer is only possible
with the Windows XP SP2 operating system.
• Transfering images to the computer without
installing the supplied software
•Connecting the supplied interface cable to the camera and to the
computer
• Using a Memory Card Reader
See the supplied Software &Wireless Guide for details.
*Please also see the Windows XP and Mac asxUsers leaflet.
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Safety Precautions
Be sure to read, understand and follow the safety precautions below
when using the camera,
in order to prevent injury, burns or electrical
shock to yourself and others.
Be sure to also read the safety precautions listed in the
AdvancedCamera User Guide.
• Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to human or animal eyes.
•Store this equipment out
of the reach of children and infants.
•Avoid dropping or subjecting the camera to severe impacts. Do not
touch the flash portion of the camera if
it has been damaged.
•Stop operating the equipment immediately if it emits smoke or noxious-
fumes
•Do not handle the power cord if your hands are
wet
•Use only recommended batteries and accessories.
•The battery charger and compact power adapter are designed for exclu-
sive use with
your camera. Do not use it with other products or batteries.
•Do not sit with the camera
in aback pocket as it may cause the camera
to malfunction
or damage the LCD monitor.
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