Be careful not to block the AF- assist Beam with fingers or other items. Try using a tripod or other stable support, and use the camera's self-timer to ensure that nothing is blocking the AF-assist beam.
Virtually all Canon cameras are fitted with an industry standard 1/4-20 tripod socket to facilitate easy mounting to standard tripods from various manufacturers. A tripod is an excellent way to support the camera with minimal vibration. This helps to ensure the sharpest possible images at shutter speeds far below what can normally be handheld.
PowerShot camera is displaying an Exx error code A problem exists if the error code reappears. Note the number and contact our Canon Customer Support Help Desk. If an error code displays directly after taking a picture, the shot may not have been recorded.
SD / MMC Card Compatibility Information. Canon camera and camcorder models have been designed to be fully compatible with memory cards that adhere to their respective card standards. Below is a chart reflecting the standards supported by our current models. To ensure card compatibility with your camera or camcorder model, please contact the memory card manufacturer for further information and assistance in determining card compatibility.
Firmware check If your product issue was not resolved after following the steps above, or if you require additional help , please create or log in to your Canon Account to see your technical support options.
Use a commercially available blower to remove dust from the lens. For hard-to-remove dirt, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. ID: 8201031700_EN_49
This may also be a case where the system requires additional hardware such as more RAM or a faster processor as examples. Please refer to the system requirements for the software that you are installing to make sure that your system meets the minimum system requirements. You may wish to contact your computer manufacturer for additional assistance with determining your system specifications.
This model is supported for direct connection downloads using the drivers built into Windows XP Note: For the PowerShot SD430 wireless communication requires Windows XP Service Pack 2 and requires the most current version of ZoomBrowser to operate when Internet Explorer 7 is installed. Canon Download Library
