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Using the viewfinder indicators – Canon A430 User Manual

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The viewfinder can be used to conserve power by turning the LCD
monitor off (p. 15) while shooting.

The indicators light or blink under the following conditions.

zUpper Indicator

Green:

Ready to shoot

Blinking Green:

Image recording/reading/erasing/transferring
(when connected to a computer)

Orange:

Ready to shoot (flash on)

Blinking Orange: Ready to shoot (camera shake warning)/

Flash is charging

zLower Indicator

Yellow:

Macro mode/infinity mode

Blinking Yellow:

Focusing difficulty (camera beeps once)

Using the Viewfinder

Indicators

Never do the following while an indicator is lit. These actions
may corrupt image data.
- Shake or jolt the camera
- Shut off the power, or open the memory card slot/battery

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Viewfinder