Canon 430, 500 manual Upper Indicator, Lower Indicator, Green Ready to shoot

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Indicator

The indicator lights or blinks when the ON/OFF button or shutter button is pressed.

Upper Indicator

Green: Ready to shoot

Blinking Green: Recording to CF card / Reading CF card / Erasing from CF card/Transmitting data (during a computer connection)

Orange: Ready to shoot (flash on)

Blinking Orange: Ready to shoot (camera shake warning)

Lower Indicator

Yellow: Macro mode / Infinity mode/ AF lock

Blinking Yellow: Focusing difficulty (single beep).

Although you can still press the shutter button when the indicator blinks yellow, you are recommended to shoot using the focus lock or AF lock (p. 72).

Preparing the Camera

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Contents Please read the Read This First section p Camera User GuideShooting with the Camera Installing the SoftwareConnecting the Camera to a Computer Using the Printer and PrintingVideo Format Camera Body TemperatureCharging the Date/Time Battery About the LCD MonitorWhat do the icons listed in the Camera User Guide mean? Using the Self-timerConventions Used in the Text Question? Look Here FirstThumb Index Components Guide Preparing the Camera Read This FirstBasic Functions ShootingErasing Connecting the Camera to a ComputerImage Transmission Settings Dpof Transfer Order PlaybackPhoto Tips and Information Customizing the Camera My Camera SettingsList of Messages 134 Troubleshooting AppendixPlease Read Warranty LimitationsTest Shots Safety Precautions Page Page Page Page If Condensation Forms Inside the Camera Avoid Condensation Related ProblemsPreventing Malfunctions Avoid Strong Magnetic FieldsWrist Strap Mount Front ViewAttaching the Wrist Strap CP Printers Back ViewInterface Cable IFC-400PCU supplied with the camera Direct Print Compatible Printers Sold SeparatelyBlinking blue Printing/Transferring Operation PanelGreen Ready to shoot IndicatorUpper Indicator Lower IndicatorBattery charger model names and types vary by region Charging the Battery PackInsert the battery pack into the battery charger Plug the battery charger into a power outletHandling Precautions Such as key rings to touch Do not allow any metal objectsTerminals Fig. A, as this Direction of the arrows Installing the Battery PackPress the battery lock while Slide the battery cover closedChange Battery Pack ChargeBattery pack Menu buttonTo remove the CF card Installing the CF CardCard slot cover Close the CF card slot coverSee CF Cards and Estimated Capacities p Do not attempt to disassemble or alter the CF card Handling Precautions for CF CardsDo not use or store CF cards in the following locations Use the or button to select and press the SET button Setting the Date and TimeUse the or button to select the Set up menu Rec. or Play menu is displayedPress the SET button Set the date and timeSetting the Language Display will return to the Shooting or Playback screen Hold the SET button down while turning on the power Turning the Power OnPress the ON/OFF button until the power lamp lights green To turn the power offMonitor back on Power Saving FunctionTo Play Back Images Playback Mode Switching Between Shooting/PlaybackTo Shoot Images Shooting Mode Slide the mode switch toStandard No Information Detailed Information View Off Using the LCD MonitorShooting Mode Press the DISP. button Display mode changes as follows with each pressStandard Detailed No Information Playback ModeInformation Displayed on the LCD Monitor Shooting ModeAE Lock p FE Lock p AF Lock p Playback Mode Standard Display Following information may also be displayed with some images Histogram FunctionAbout the Autofocus Function Using the ViewfinderImage Seen in Viewfinder vs. Recorded Image Telephoto/Wide Angle Press the zoom lever toward or Using the ZoomDigital Zoom AF Frame Status LCD Monitor On AiAF On p Pressing the Shutter ButtonPressing Halfway Press the shutter button halfwayPress the shutter button fully Pressing FullyAF-assist Beam See Func Menu on the next page for the menu items available Selecting Menus and SettingsUse the or button to select an item Use the or button to select an optionFUNC. Menu For the menu items Use the or button to select a menuRec. Menu Set up MenuPlayback Mode Play Menu Shooting Mode Playback ModeMenu Settings and Factory Defaults Erase all ProtectRotate Sound MemoStart-up Vol VolumeSelftimer Vol Power SavingAuto Rotate File No. ResetDate/Time FormatTheme Menu Item Available SettingsPower is turned on Operation Sound Selftimer SoundUse the or button to select OK and press the SET button Resetting Settings to Their Default ValuesPress the ON/ OFF button until the power lamp lights green Press and hold the Menu button for more than 5 secondsPress the shutter button fully p Shooting in Auto ModeSlide the mode switch to and turn the mode dial to Aim the camera at the subjectChanging the Review Duration Reviewing an Image Right after ShootingRec. menu, select Medium Changing Resolution/Compression SettingsResolution Purpose LargeCompression Excluding Movies Resolution Still ImagesResolution Movies FUNC. menu, select * orUse the or button to select On and press the Menu button Quick ShotsPress the DISP. button to turn the LCD monitor on Rec. menu, selectMain flash fires Using the FlashSelected flash mode appears on the LCD monitor Use the flash according to the guidelines belowRed-eye Reduction To cancel the macro/infinity mode Press the / button to select the macro/infinity modeImage Area Image Area in Macro ModePress the zoom lever toward Using the Digital ZoomMode To cancel continuous shootingContinuous Shooting PressPress the / button to display or Using the Self-timerTo cancel the self-timer To change the continuous shooting speed Rec. menu, selectOr and press the Menu button Changing the Self-timer Countdown TimeWhen is selected, the self-timer Use the or button to selectSlide the mode switch to Rec. and turn the mode dial to Shooting in Manual ModeChange the settings Mode pDo not include moving items in the overlap Framing a SubjectLeft to right horizontally Right to left horizontally Images can be shot in two sequences in Stitch AssistPressshot. the SET button after the last Repeat the procedure for additional imagesUse the or button to check or retake the recorded images Sequence may contain up to 26 imagesPress the shutter button fully again to stop recording Shooting a Movie640 x 480 pixels 320 x 240 pixels 160 x 120 pixels Shooting Press the shutter button halfway two beeps will sound Shooting with the Focus LockShooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects Focus Lock, AF Lock Focal distance to the object is lockedFocal distance to the object is locked Re-aim the camera to compose the shot as desired and shootTo release the focus lock Press the / buttonPress the button Locking the Exposure Setting AE LockExposure setting is locked Icon will display To release the AE lockTo release the FE lock Locking the Flash Exposure Setting FE LockUse the or button to select On or Off Switching between Focusing ModesYou can shoot right after selecting an option Monitor Switching between Light Metering ModesBetween metering modes Exposure for the main subjectFUNC. menu, select Adjusting the Exposure CompensationUse the or button to adjust the exposure compensation To reset the exposure compensationFUNC. menu, select * and press the SET button Shooting in Long Shutter ModeUse the or button to select a shutter speed To cancel the long shutter mode Adjusting the Tone White Balance Setting a Custom White Balance Press the FUNC. button Neutral Changing the Photo EffectUse the or button to select an effect VividUse the or button to select a speed Adjusting the ISO SpeedSet up menu, select Setting the Auto Rotate FunctionSet up menu, select Resetting the File NumberAre assigned the next available number Folder File Capacity About File Numbers and Folder NumbersDisplaying Images Individually Slide the mode switch to PlaybackUse the or button to move between the images Press the zoom lever toward To cancel the magnified displayMagnifying Images Use the , , or button to move around the imageUp to nine images can be viewed at once in index playback Use the , , or button to change the image selectionTo return to single image playback To return to index playback Switching between Sets of Nine ImagesPress the zoom lever toward while in index playback Jump bar will displayUse the or button to select a movie Viewing MoviesUse the or button to select Play and press the SET button Movie control panel will display Movie playback pauses. Press it again to resumeCut Beginning Cut End Cursor Editing MoviesUse To set the portion to which the cut is appliedUse the or button to select Play and press the SET button SelectedUse the or button to select Save and press the SET button Display will return to the Play menu Rotating Images in the DisplayPlay menu, select and press the SET button Images can be rotated clockwise 90 or 270 in the displayPress the Menu button Attaching Sound Memos to ImagesSound memo control panel will display Exiting the Sound MemosPlay or Playing/Erasing Sound MemosButton to select SET buttonSlide Show menu will display Automated Playback Slide ShowsStarting a Slide Show 100Selecting Images for Slide Shows Press the or button101 102 ProcedureDisplay the Slide Show menu Select images for the Slide ShowButton to select Adjusting the Play Time and Repeat SettingsOr button to Select an optionIcon appears on protected images To cancel protectionProtecting Images 104Erasing Single Images To exit instead of erasing, select CancelUse the or button to select Erase and press the SET button 106 Erasing All ImagesYou can erase all the images saved on the CF card 107 Set up menu, select and press the SET buttonTo exit instead of formatting, select Cancel Formatting CF Cards108 About PrintingPhoto developing center Dpof Transfer Order Dpof Print Settings109 Direct Print Compatible PrintingUse the or button to select Order and press the SET button Setting the Dpof Print SettingsSelecting Images for Printing 110111 Select images for printingPress the zoom lever toward 112 You can cancel all the settings by selecting Clear allDate Setting the Print Style113 Print TypeDate 114Or and the or button to select an option Print TypeUse the or button to select Reset and press the SET button Resetting the Print Settings115 116 Selecting Images for TransferringImages Use Button to move117 Between imagesDownloading via a Camera to Computer Connection 118Mac 2000 Downloading Directly from a CF CardMacintosh Computer System Requirements119 WindowsCameras Digital terminal Installation proceduresProceed to steps 5 and 6 below Slide the cameras mode switch to Play121 WindowsDownload Image window will display 122123 Downloading Images by Direct TransferAll Images/New Images/DPOF Trans. Images Print/Share buttonUse the or button to select or , and press Select & Transfer/WallpaperButton or SET button 124See steps 2-4 and onward on p.120 125126 Downloading Directly from a CF CardDouble-click the icon of the drive containing the CF card 127 Viewing Images on a TV setCamera off On the TV128 Press the ON/OFF button129 Changing My Camera SettingsSelect the My Camera menu 130 131 Registering My Camera SettingsStart-up Image Start-up, Operation, Self-timer Shutter SoundsSelect an image or record a sound 132File Size KB or less File Format of My Camera SettingsStart-up, Operation, Self-timer and Shutter Sounds 133List of Messages during Shooting/Playback List of Messages134 135 136 Problem Cause Solution137 Shoot 138139 Slide the battery cover closed Using an AC Adapter Kit Sold Separately140 Into the battery charger as shown Insert the battery pack all the way141 Viewfinder and LCD Monitor Camera Care and MaintenanceCamera Body Lens143 Specifications144 145 146 Power SourceDimensions Weight147 Battery CapacityTest Criteria 148 CF Cards and Estimated CapacitiesWith card included with the camera Some CF cards are not sold in some regions 149Sec sec sec sec sec 445 Image File Sizes Estimated150 695151 Battery Pack NB-1LHBattery Charger CB-2LS/CB-2LSE CompactFlash CardDC/0.55 a Car Battery Charger CBC-NB1 Optional152 DC 12 24 V, 4.3 WOptimal Exposure Overexposure Tip for Using the Self-timerHow to adjust the exposure UnderexposureMacro with the wide ISO Speed154 ISO 50 equivalent155 Messages List of Messages during My Camera SettingShooting Mode Selecting Menus157 Disclaimer 158Trademark Acknowledgements 159 Method Macro Mode Infinity Mode AF Lock AE Lock FE LockFunction FlashLong Shutter White Balance Photo Effect Function StitchDigital Zoom Exposure Compensation Light Metering MethodEurope, Africa & Middle East Canon INC

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