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 camera’s 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

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may request such repairs on a chargeable basis.