Canon Powershot SD430 Setup Guide

WirelessWindows/Macintosh• This guide explains how to install the software programs and briefly introduces their functions and operating procedures. •

Read This First6Wireless for Greater Convenience If you are using Windows XP SP2, you can use a wireless connection to send images to the computer and

Using the Wireless Networking Function96RemoteCapture Task Window The RemoteCapture Task window has the following features.RemoteCapture Task locks th

97Remote Shooting1Click and check the subject in the viewfinder.2 Change the image size or resolution, the rotation settings and the settings at the

Using the Wireless Networking Function98Automatically Saving Images to the Computer while Shooting (Auto Transfer)This section explains the function f

995 Shoot the image.The image will be recorded onto the memory card and then sent to the computer. The transferred image will display on the computer.

100Wireless Connection Troubleshooting Please read this section if you cannot connect the camera and computer over a wireless network or you are havin

101"Connection failed 2" and "Connection failed 3" MessageCauseWireless network settings are incorrect. The registration of the ta

Using the Wireless Networking Function102"Connection failed 4" MessageCause 1Connection broken because of poor wireless networking environme

103"Connection failed 5" MessageCause 1Connection confirmation signal processing failed.Solution 1:Enable the UPnPTM service in your firewal

Using the Wireless Networking Function104"Connection failed 7" MessageCauseMore than approximately 1000 images in the camera, you may not be

105FirewallsFirewalls protect computers from security threats, such as computer viruses and unauthorized external access. However, some firewall setti

7Wireless (p. 98)Operate the Camera Shutter from the Computer You can use ZoomBrowser EX to operate the camera shutter from the computer to shoot imag

Using the Wireless Networking Function106Before Contacting UsIf you experience a problem, please follow the suggestions below. If these do not resolve

107AppendicesThis chapter introduces the CD-ROM supplied with your camera and the procedures for installing the programs. It also explains how to unin

Appendices108Starting ArcSoft PhotoStudio You can start ArcSoft PhotoStudio from within ZoomBrowser EX (Windows) or ImageBrowser (Macintosh).ZoomBrows

109Uninstalling the SoftwareThe procedures for uninstalling the software are only required when you wish to delete the programs from your computer or

Appendices110Uninstalling the USB Driver (Windows)Uninstall the USB Driver using the following procedures if you are using Windows 2000, Windows Me or

1115 Delete your camera model name or [Canon Camera] in the [Scanners and Cameras Properties] dialog.Windows Me users should delete their camera model

Appendices112Memory Card Folder StructureThe images on a memory card are placed in the [DCIM] folder in subfolders labeled [xxxCANON], where the “xxx”

113Method for Downloading to a Computer without Additional SoftwareThis explains the method for downloading images to a computer without installing Zo

Appendices114TroubleshootingPlease read this section if you encounter a problem using the software.See Wireless Connection Troubleshooting (p. 100) fo

115Add New Hardware Wizard or New Hardware Found (Windows 2000) Wizard displays when the camera is connected to the computer with an interface cable.C

Read This First8Unbounded Possibilities with Entertaining Software Print a Variety of LayoutsPrint with the diverse layouts available in ZoomBrowser E

Appendices116Cause 4:The camera may have been recognized as another device under the following circumstances (Windows only).• The camera was connected

1173. Click the symbol beside the [Other devices] and/or [Imaging devices] category. Your camera model name or [Canon Camera] will display in these

Appendices1188. Look for files for Canon digital cameras that start with [CAP*]. The “*” represents a number, such as 0 or 1. [CAP*] files come in pai

119Reinstall the driver.11.Reinstall the driver with the procedures in Installing the Software and USB Driver (p. 13).Windows Me/Windows 98 SE Check t

Appendices1208. Find and delete the [DRVDATA.BIN] (or [Drvdata.bin]) and [DRVIDX.BIN] (or [Drvidx.bin]) files.9. In the [INF] or [Inf] folder, double-

121Reinstall the driver11.Reinstall the driver with the procedures in Installing the Software and USB Driver (p. 13).Zooming Images in ZoomBrowser EX

Appendices1224. Use Windows Explorer to copy the folder and the images it contains from the [Program Files] folder to another folder.(e.g. Copy the im

123Information about Your CameraThe software package and the procedures for connecting to a computer and preparing for data transfers vary between cam

Index124IndexAAccess point ... 76, 102, 103, 104Actions Possible with the Camera Connected to a Computer... 89Ad hoc co

125LLayout PrintMacintosh... 54Windows ... 26MMAC Address ...

9Send an Image as an E-mail AttachmentAttach an image to an e-mail message by starting your mail software from within ZoomBrowser EX (Windows) or Imag

Index126UUninstalling SoftwareMacintosh... 111Windows ... 109USB DriverUninstalling

Read This First10System RequirementsPlease install the software on a computer meeting the following minimum requirements.WindowsWindows XP (excluding

11Programs and Compatible Operating SystemsThe CD-ROM labeled “Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk” is provided with all models. It contains the follow

Read This First12Before You Connect the Camera to the ComputerPrecautions when Connecting• The connection may not operate correctly if you attach the

13Using the Software on the Windows Platform – PreparationsThis chapter explains the basic procedures for installing the software and connecting the c

Using the Software on the Windows Platform – Preparations143 Place the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk in the computer’s CD-ROM drive.If the instal

155 Click [Next].6 Select [Easy Installation] as the setup type and click [Next].Select [Custom Installation] to select programs individually for inst

The precautions noted within this guide are intended to instruct you in the safe and correct use of the products and to prevent injuries or damage to

Using the Software on the Windows Platform – Preparations168 Review the installation settings and click [Next].Follow the onscreen instructions to pro

1711 Attach the camera to the computer with the interface cable and set the camera to the correct mode for connecting.If the Digital Signature Not Fou

Using the Software on the Windows Platform – Preparations18Windows 2000/Windows Me/Windows 98 SE Restart the computer according to the instructions if

19Using the Software on the Windows Platform – The BasicsThis chapter explains the procedures for using ZoomBrowser EX to download the camera's i

Using the Software on the Windows Platform – The Basics202 Download the images.Download the images using the camera or the computer. By default, the d

21Using the Camera to Download Images (Direct Transfer Function)Set the Direct Transfer settings on the camera and press the (Print/Share)button or

Using the Software on the Windows Platform – The Basics22By default, when downloading is complete, the thumbnails (tiny versions) of the downloaded im

233 Click [Starts to download images].You can adjust the settings, such as the type of image downloaded and the destination folder, by clicking [Prefe

Using the Software on the Windows Platform – The Basics24Printing ImagesThere are three ways in which images may be printed: One Photo per Page Print,

252 After confirming that [1. Select Images] is selected, select images.You can select multiple images by holding the [Ctrl] down while clicking on su

iCanon Software License AgreementIMPORTANT - READ CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE! This document is a legal agreement ("Agreement"

Using the Software on the Windows Platform – The Basics26Layout PrintThis option uses the PhotoRecord printing utility to arrange multiple images on a

273 Click [2. Select Captions for Printing] and place a check mark beside the type of information that will be printed with the images.If you select [

Using the Software on the Windows Platform – The Basics285 Click [2 Select Printer & Album Type]. Once you have chosen a printer, select [Free For

298 Click [4 Print], confirm the number of copies and other printing settings, and click [Print]. This will start printing. To close PhotoRecord after

30Using the Software on the Windows Platform – Advanced TechniquesThis chapter explains various ZoomBrowser EX features. Proceed to this chapter once

31Task Area • ZoomBrowser EX's tasks are arranged here like an index.• Click a Task button to carry out the desired task.These features are descr

Using the Software on the Windows Platform – Advanced Techniques32Display Mode• Selects the display style for the Browser Area.Zoom ModeDisplays all t

33Display Control Panel • This panel adjusts the display settings for the Browser Area.Function Buttons• These buttons are available for executing var

Using the Software on the Windows Platform – Advanced Techniques34Viewer WindowDouble-click an image in the Browser Area to display it in the Viewer W

35Properties WindowThe Properties Window displays when you select an image in the Browser Area and click the Properties button. The Properties Window

iiHowever, if you are provided with the Software as stored in a medium, Canon warrants the medium to be free from defects in materials and workmanship

Using the Software on the Windows Platform – Advanced Techniques36ZoomBrowser EX FeaturesThis section briefly introduces the Task Area functions.Acqui

37EditEdit ImageAllows you to perform image editing, such as cropping, image correction and red-eye correction. You can also use it to start other ima

Using the Software on the Windows Platform – Advanced Techniques38PrintOne Photo per Page PrintPrints one image per page (p. 24).You can print "p

39Replaying Movies1 Double-click an image with a movie icon in ZoomBrowser EX’s Browser Area.The Viewer Window will open and play the movie. Windows 2

Using the Software on the Windows Platform – Advanced Techniques40Editing MoviesYou can create and edit movies: link movies and stills that have been

41Merging Panoramic Images - PhotoStitch You can create a wide panoramic image by merging several images. It is easier to merge images if they are sho

Using the Software on the Windows Platform – Advanced Techniques42Enjoy Customizing Your Camera with the My Camera SettingsThe start-up image, start-u

43The My Camera Window FeaturesZoomBrowser EX already contains several pre-recorded My Camera settings. You can check these items with the My Camera w

Using the Software on the Windows Platform – Advanced Techniques44Saving the My Camera Settings to the Camera1 Select the [Setup as a theme] tab in th

45Adding New Data to the My Camera WindowCreate a new image or sound file and add it to the My Camera window.• Adding Image and Sound Files After Crea

1Table of contentsRead This First 3It’s so Simple! Make Prints Right at Home Like a Pro ... 4Wireless for Greater Convenience ...

Using the Software on the Windows Platform – Advanced Techniques464 Once you have saved the file, click and close the My Camera Maker window.You hav

47Using the Software on the Macintosh Platform – PreparationsThis chapter explains the basic procedures for installing the software. Read this materia

Using the Software on the Macintosh Platform – Preparations485 Select [Easy Installation] and click [Next].Select [Custom Installation] to select prog

49Using the Software on the Macintosh Platform – The BasicsThis chapter explains the procedures for using ImageBrowser to download the camera's i

Using the Software on the Macintosh Platform – The Basics502 Download images.Download the images using the camera or the computer. By default, the dow

51By default, when the download is complete, the thumbnails (tiny versions) of the downloaded images display in ImageBrowser’s Browser Window.Continue

Using the Software on the Macintosh Platform – The Basics52If it does not open, click the [CameraWindow] icon in the Dock (the bar at the bottom of th

53Printing ImagesThere are three ways in which images may be printed: One Photo per page Print, Index Print and Layout Print. This section explains th

Using the Software on the Macintosh Platform – The Basics543 Set the categories as you feel necessary.4 Click [Print].The Print window will now open.5

553 In the Print Style category, select [Custom layout printing] and set the categories as you feel necessary.4 Change the layout or add text as you f

Table of contents2Connecting ...85Disconnecting ...

Using the Software on the Macintosh Platform – The Basics56Layout Print Window FeaturesWhen the [Custom layout printing] option is selected in the Lay

57Using the Software on the Macintosh Platform – Advanced TechniquesThis chapter explains various ImageBrowser features. Proceed to this chapter once

Using the Software on the Macintosh Platform – Advanced Techniques58Explorer Panel • Use this area to select folders. The images in the selected folde

59Display Mode• Selects the display style for the Browser Area.PreviewThis mode displays the image at a larger size as well as the image information.

Using the Software on the Macintosh Platform – Advanced Techniques60Display Control Panel • This panel adjusts the display settings for the Browser Ar

61Viewer WindowDouble-click an image in the Browser Area to display it in the Viewer Window.• If a RAW image is displayed, the [Show Original Image] b

Using the Software on the Macintosh Platform – Advanced Techniques62File Information WindowThe File Information Window displays when you select an ima

63ImageBrowser FeaturesThis section provides a brief introduction to ImageBrowser features.Control Panel FeaturesCanon CameraOpens the Camera Control

Using the Software on the Macintosh Platform – Advanced Techniques64PrintOne Photo per page PrintPrints one image per page (p. 53).You can print "

65Display Settings: [View] menu, [View Settings]Hides or shows image information beneath the thumbnail, such as the file name or the shooting date and

3Read This FirstThis chapter explains what you can accomplish using the camera with the software contained on the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk.

Using the Software on the Macintosh Platform – Advanced Techniques66Replaying Movies1 Double-click an image with a movie icon in ImageBrowser’s Browse

67Editing MoviesYou can create and edit movies: link movies and stills that have been downloaded to your computer, add background music, superimpose t

Using the Software on the Macintosh Platform – Advanced Techniques68Merging Panoramic Images - PhotoStitch You can create a wide panoramic image by me

69Enjoy Customizing Your Camera with the My Camera SettingsThe start-up image, start-up sound, shutter sound, operation sound, and self-timer sound ar

Using the Software on the Macintosh Platform – Advanced Techniques70The My Camera WindowImageBrowser already contains several pre-recorded My Camera s

71Saving the My Camera Settings to the Camera1 Select the type of setting in the Type list box that you wish to save to the camera.2 Select the settin

Using the Software on the Macintosh Platform – Advanced Techniques72Adding New Data to the My Camera WindowCreate a new image or sound file and add it

73Add an Original Sound FileChange the file to a WAV sound file after you have copied the sound file to the computer. Then proceed with the steps as d

74Wireless Network Settings for the Computer and Camera This chapter explains how to configure the wireless networking function to connect the camera

75Preparation-Before You Use the Wireless ConnectionThis section explains the preparations to make before you use the wireless connection.Start by che

Read This First4It’s so Simple! Make Prints Right at Home Like a Pro See your Camera User Guide for shooting instructions.Just install the software on

Wireless Network Settings for the Computer and Camera76Checking Your Wireless Connection ConfigurationThe method for connecting the camera to the comp

77Checking Your Wireless Network Configuration (Configuration Only)If you are already using a wireless network, check the following settings and not

Wireless Network Settings for the Computer and Camera78Registering the Target Device with the CameraAttach the camera to the computer using the interf

794 Press the camera's MMENU button.5 Select the [ (Wireless)] menu in the camera's LCD monitor and choose [Reg. Target Device].6 Press the

Wireless Network Settings for the Computer and Camera808 Select [Simple Mode] and click [Next].We recommend you use the Simple Mode for most purposes.

819 Select [I am using an access point] and click [Next].This window will not appear if the wireless configuration information is automatically detect

Wireless Network Settings for the Computer and Camera8212 After confirming the displayed settings, click [Print] to print out the configuration conten

839 Select [I do not have an access point, but my computer is compatible with wireless networks] and click [Next].This window will not appear if the w

Wireless Network Settings for the Computer and Camera8412 After confirming the displayed settings, click [Print] to print out the configuration conten

85ConnectingConnect to the computer using the camera controls. You will not require an interface cable because you are connecting wirelessly.Connect a

5Download images to the computerPrint the imagesConnect the camera to the computerWindows (p. 19)Macintosh (p. 49)Windows (p. 24)Macintosh (p. 53)Prec

Wireless Network Settings for the Computer and Camera863 After you have selected a target device, select [Connect].The name registered for the target

87DisconnectingDisconnect the camera from the computer using camera commands.1 Set the camera to the playback or shooting modes.2 Press the MMENU butt

Wireless Network Settings for the Computer and Camera88Deleting a Target DeviceDelete a target device if its registration is no longer required or you

89Using the Wireless Networking FunctionThis section explains how to use the wireless networking function to download camera images to a computer and

Using the Wireless Networking Function90Downloading/Printing Images Using Camera Commands (Direct Transfer)This section explains the procedures for do

91All Images, New Images2 Press the FFUNC./SET button.The menu will appear at the bottom left of the LCD monitor.3 Select [All Images] or [New Images]

Using the Wireless Networking Function92Transfer Image, Wallpaper, Print2 Display the image on the LCD monitor. Only the image displayed here will be

93Printer Settings for Printing via a Computer"Printing via a computer" involves using camera commands to automatically print images without

Using the Wireless Networking Function944 Set the destination folder for downloaded images and the creation method for new folders for downloaded imag

95Shooting from a Computer (Remote Shooting)You can shoot still images by operating the camera shutter remotely from a computer over a wireless connec