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Canon PowerShot SX130 IS User Manual

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7_o_erSho, SXI30
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User
Guide
Make sure
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including
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Precautions
before using the camera.
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  • Page 1 CaHOH 7_o_erSho, SXI30 Camera User Guide Make sure guide, including the Safety Precautions before using the camera. Store this guide use it in the future,...
  • Page 2 You c an c hoose images and t hen e rase them ingroups. Since erased images cannot be recovered, exercise adequate caution before erasing. Protected images (p. 1 18) cannot be erased. Choosing a Selection Method Choose [Erase]. MENU Press the button to choose [Erase] in the []...
  • Page 3 Erasing All images Erase. MENU If you press the button, confirmation screen will appear. Press the 4)' buttons or turn the _i_ dial to choose [OK], then press the @ b'utton. Select Range Choose [Select Range]. Follow Step 2 on p. 122 to choose [Select Range], then press the @...
  • Page 4 When you tag images as favorites, you can easily categorize just those images. You can also filter out just those images for viewing, protecting erasing (p. 111)..c hoose [Favorites]. MENU ,,: Press the button to choose [Favorites] in the [] tab, then press the @ button.
  • Page 5 You can organize images into categories. You can display the images in a category in Filtered Playback (p. 111 ) and process all images at once by using the functions below. Viewing Slideshows (p. 113), Protecting Images (p. 118), Erasing All Images (p.

  • Page 6: Select Range

    Organizing images Category Category) Choose a category. Press the Av buttons to choose category, then press the @ button. will appear on the screen. Pressing the @ button again deselects the image and V t will disappear. To choose additional images, repeat the above...

  • Page 7: Rotate T Heimage

    Rotot,o0,m i i j:! You can change the orientation of an image and save it. Choose [Rotate]. Press the MENU button to choose [Rotate] in the [] tab, then press the @ button. Rotate t heimage. Press the _ )' buttons or turn the ;{ _,i? dial to choose an image.
  • Page 8 You can resize images to a lower pixel setting and save the resized image as a separate file. Choose [Resize]. Press the MENU button to choose [Resize] in the [] tab, then press the @ button. Choose an image. Press the '_ _ buttons or turn the dial to choose...
  • Page 9 You can cut out a portion of a recorded image and save it as a new image file. Choose [Trimming]. Press theM ENU buttonto choose [Trimming] in the [] tab, then press the @ button, Choose an image. Press the _ _ buttons or turn the _i_: dial to choose an image, then press the @...
  • Page 10 You can change the color of an image and save it as a separate image. Refer to p. 75 for details on each menu item. Choose [My Colors]. Press the MENU button to choose Colors] in the [] tab, then press the @ button.
  • Page 11 The camera can detect areas in an image, such as faces or backgrounds, that are too dark and automatically adjust them to the optimum brightness. Also, when the overall image is lacking in contrast, the camera will automatically correct the image for a sharper impression.
  • Page 12 You can automatically correct red eyes in images and save them as new files..Choose [Red=Eye Correction]. MENU ::: Press the button to choose [Red- Eye Correction] in the [] tab, then press the @ button. Choose an image. Press the '_ )' buttons or turn the ',ill i i_ dial to choose...
  • Page 13 Printing This chapter explains how to choose images for printing, and print using a Canon-brand PictBridge compliant printer (sold separately) (p. 38). Please also refer to the Personal Printing Guide. Canon=Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers...

  • Page 14: Turn On The Printer

    You can easily print the pictures you take by connecting the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer (sold separately) using the supplied interface cable (p. 2). Turn off the camera and printer......... Connect the camera to the printer. Open the cover and insert the cable's small plug firmly into the camera...

  • Page 15: Print Images

    Choosing images for Printing (DPOF) Press the _.v buttons to choose [Print], Print images. then press the @ button..................................Printing will start. If you want to print additional images, repeat Steps 5 and 6 after printing has completed. After printing has completed,...

  • Page 16: Number Of Copies

    Choosing images for Printing (DPOF) Prints the shooting date. Prints the file number. Removes all print settings after printing. Choosing Number of Copies Choose [Select Images & Qty.]. Press the MENU button to choose [Select Images & Qty.] in the rl_ tab, then press the _ button.
  • Page 17 Choosing images for Printing (DPOF) If you choose images in [Index], appears on the screen. Pressing the @ button again will deselect the image and V_ will disappear. Set the number of prints. Press the A'Y buttons or turn the _i_ :_!; d ial to set the number of prints (maximum 99).
  • Page 18 PrintChosen images Makeprint settings. Press the _ )' buttons or turn the iiii_ dial to choose [OK], then press the @ button. Clearing All Selections Choose [Clear All Selections]. In Step 1 on p. 136, choose [Clear All Selections], then press the @ button.
  • Page 19 Customizing Camera Settings You can customize various settings to suit your shooting preferences. The first part of this chapter explains convenient and commonly used functions. The latter part explains how to change shooting and playback settings to suit your purposes.
  • Page 20 You can customize convenient and commonly used functions from the _1' tab (p. 45). Changing Sou.ds You can change each of the camera's operation sounds. Choose [Sound Options], then press the button. Press the ,_'v" buttons or turn the _/:_;dial to choose an option.
  • Page 21 iiiiiiiii_ iiiiiiiii_ iiiiiiiii_ iiiiiiiii_ cha°0,°0 ComeroSett Cha.gi.g Start-up Scree. You can change the start-up screen that appears when you turn on the camera. Choose [Start-up Image], then press the button. Press the 4 _ buttons or turn the _:i_;:dial to choose an option.

  • Page 22: File Number

    Changing CameraSettinge The dedicated operation sounds and start-up images on the included software can be registered to the camera. Refer to the Software Guide for details. Cha.ging File Number Assignme.t Images you shoot are automatically assigned file numbers in the order they were taken, from 0001 - 9999, and saved to folders of up to 2,000 images.
  • Page 23 iiiiiiiii_ iiiiiiiii_ iiiiiiiii_ iiiiiiiii_ Creating Folders by Shooting Date Images are saved into folders created each month, however, you can also create folders by shooting date, Choose [Create Folder], then press the buttons to choose [Daily]. Images will be saved into folders created on each shooting date.

  • Page 24: Screen Shut-Off

    Changing CameraSettings Setting Screen Shut-Off Time You can adjust the time the screen takes to shut off automatically (p. 49). This also works when [Auto Power Down] is set to [Off]. Choose [Power Saving], then press the @ button. Press the Av buttons or turn the _,!_' _;...
  • Page 25 Changing Camera Settings set the worldtime zone. Press the Av buttons or turn the 'i!ii i _ dial to choose [_ World]. Press the 4 _ buttons or turnthe _!_ii_ dial to choose the destination time zone. You can also set the daylightsaving time as in Step 1.
  • Page 26 If you set the mode dial to P, you can change the settings in the O (p. 45). Switching Focus Setting The camera focuses on whatever it is aimed at even when the shutter button is not pressed. However, you can set it so that the camera only focuses when the shutter button...
  • Page 27 iiiiiiiii_ iiiiiiiii_ iiiiiiiii_ iiiiiiiii_ Turning Off the Red-Eye Reduction Function The red-eye reduction lamp lights in order to reduce the red-eye effect that occurs when shooting in dark conditions with the flash. You can turn off this function. Choose [Flash Settings], then press the button.
  • Page 28 Changing Shooting Function Settings Changing the Way the image Displays Right After Shooting ........You can change the way the image displays right after shooting. Choose [Review Info], then press the _ buttons to choose an option. Displays the image only. (p.
  • Page 29 Changing Playback Function Settings Changing IS=Mode Settings Choose [IS Mode], then press the _ _' buttons to choose an option. Image stabilization is always on. You can confirm the effects Continuous directly on the dispiay, which makes it easier to check the composition or focus.
  • Page 31 Useful Information This chapter introduces how to change the date/time battery, the use of the AC adapter kit (sold separately), troubleshooting tips, and contains lists of functions and items that appear on the screen.

  • Page 32: Replace The Battery

    The life of the date/time battery (back-up battery)is approximately 7 years. the Date/Time settings screen appears every time the camera is turned on, replace the date/time battery with a new one (CR1220)..Turn off the camera...... Remove the date/time battery ......
  • Page 33 If you use AC Adapter Kit ACK800 (sold separately), you can use the camera without worrying about how much charge is left in the batteries. Turn camera. Plug ................cord into camera. Open the cover and fully insert the plug into the camera.
  • Page 34 If you think there is a problem with the camera, first check the following. If the items below do not solve your problem, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed on the included customer support list. Power pressed...
  • Page 35 Troubleshooting image is blurred. Press the shutter button halfway to focus on the subject, then press fully to shoot (p. 22). Shoot the subject within the focusing distance (p. 168). Set the [AF-assist Beam] to [On] (p. 146). Confirm that functions which you do not intend to use (macro, etc.) are not set. Shoot using the focus lock or AF lock (pp.

  • Page 36: Shooting Movies

    Troubleshooting Recording images to the memory card takes a long time, continuous shooting slows down. Perform a Iow-leveI format of the memory card in the camera (p. 50). FUNC. Cannot make settings for shooting functions menu. The items in which settings can be made differ depending on the shooting mode. Refer to "Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode"...
  • Page 37 (p. 21) If the same message appears even when a formatted memory card is installed in the correct direction, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk (p. 50). insufficient space on card There is not enough free space on the memory card to shoot (pp. 23, 28, 31, 53, 67, 99) or edit images (pp.
  • Page 38 If an error code appears directly after taking a picture, the shot may not have been recorded. Check the image in Playback mode. If this error code reappears, note the Error number (Exx) and contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk as there may be a problem with the camera.
  • Page 39 @ @ @@ @@@ (.1_Battery Charge Indicator 1_1_ Self-Timer (pp. 57, 76, 77) _1_ ISO Speed (p. 72) (p. 17) @ Disp. Overlay (p. 148) @ AE Lock (p. 87), FE Lock _2_ Camera Orientation* @ Digital Zoom Magnification (p. 87) _3_ White Balance (p.

  • Page 40: Scene Icons

    information Displayed Screen Scene icons In _ mode, the camera displays an icon for the scene it has determined and then automatically focuses and selects the optimum settings for subject brightness and color. icon Background Color Gray Light Blue Orange Dark Blue * Appears when ihe scene is dark and the camera is attached to a tripod.
  • Page 41 information Displayed on the Screen Playback (Detailed information Display) ® ® ® ® ® ®_ _1_,My Category (p. 125) _0_ Battery Charge Indicator Focusing Range (pp. 69, Shooting Mode (p. 162) (p. 17) ISO Speed (p. 72), 1@ Metering Method (p.
  • Page 42 OO-- Exposure Compensation (p. 68)/Exposure Shift (p. 103) Lock/FE Lock (pp. 87, 103) OOOOO ISO Speed (p. 72) OOOO-- ii _ OOOOOO q_ d_ OOOOO Self-Timer (pp. 57, 76, 77) OOOOO --OOO OOOO-- Flash (pp. 69, 88) *3 0_0-_-_ _® Program Shift (p.
  • Page 43 Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode 000000000 0000000000000 000*2*2*20000 .2.2_2 o c o o o o o o 0 o o o o o o 000000--00000000 ----0 ----C OCO0000DO0000000000 o o o o o o o o o o o 0 o o o 000000000--000 OCO0000000...
  • Page 44 Shooting Menu Av Tv Center AF Frame (p. 80) Face Detect ..AF Frame Size (p. 80) *2 Normal/Small Standard Digital Zoom (p. 54) Digital Tele-converter (1.5x/2.0x) AF-Point Zoom (p. 82) On/Off ServoAF (p. 83) On/Off "_ Continuous AF (p. 146) On/Off AF-assist Beam (p.
  • Page 45 Menus "l 000000 00-- OODO 000000000 000000000 000000 00-- 0000-- 0000000 00*3 0000 000---- "3"3"3 OOOOOOOO--'3"3"3 000*300000000000--000 0000 000---- --000 0000000 _6_6._6.6.6.6_6.6.6.6.6_6.6_6 000000000-- O00---- O00000000CO0000 _3_3.3_3_3.3 *_3.3.3_3 OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO-- OOOOOOOOOO OOO---- o o o o o 0 o o o o 0 o 0 o o o o o o 0000000000000000-- 000000000 000000000...
  • Page 46 Menus _'T Set up Menu Mute On/Off* p. 46 Voiume Sei all operation sounds (5 ieveis)i p146 Sound Options Set the sounds for each camera operation, p. 140 Hinis & Tips 6n_/O_ p _40 Start-up Image Add an image as a start-up image, p.
  • Page 47 Menus Playback Menu Smart Shuffle Starts Smart Shuffle. p. 116 Siideshow Plays back images auiomaiicaiiyl pl i i3 Eiase Eiases images (Seiecil Seiect Rangel Aii pl i22 Images) Protect ' Protects images (Select, Select Range, All p. 118 Images) Rotate Rotates images, p.
  • Page 48 Image Sensor Camera Effective Pixeis ....Approx. 12.1 million pixeis Lens Focal Length ........12x zoom: 5.0 (W) - 60.0 (T) mm (35mm film equivalent: 28 (W) - 336 (T) mm) Focusing Range ......1 cm (0.4 in.) - infinity (W), 1 m (3.3 ft.) - infinity (T) •...
  • Page 49 Specifications Shooting Modes ........M, Av, Tv, P, Auto, Easy, Portrait, Landscape, Kids&Pets, SCN*I Movie*2 "1 Smart Shutter*3, Low Light, Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Color Accent, Color Swap, Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect, Beach, Foliage, Snow, Fireworks *2 Standard, Miniature Effect, Color Accent, Color Swap *3 Smile, Wink Self-timer, Face Self-timer...
  • Page 50 Weight (CIPA compliant) ..... Approx. 308 g (10.9 oz.) (Including the battery and memory card) Approx. 260 g (9.17 oz.) (camera body only) All data is based on tests by Canon. Camera specifications or appearance are subject to change without notice.
  • Page 51 Use a commercially available blower brush to remove dust from the lens. For stubborn dirt contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed on the customer support leaflet supplied with your camera. When you move...
  • Page 52 Numerics Setting ..........World Clock ........3:2 Guide ..........Default Settings ......... DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk ....2 Digital Tele-Converter ....... AC Adapter Kit ........37, 153 Digitat Zoom ..........Accessories ..........Display Language ........AE Lock ..........87, 103 DPOF ............
  • Page 53 index AF-Point Zoom ........Face Select ......... M (Shooting Mode) ........Servo AF ..........Macro ............Focus Check ..........Magnified Display ........Focus Lock ..........Manual Focus (Focus Mode) ..... Focusing Range Manual White Balance ....... Macro ..........Memory Cards ........... Manual Focus ........
  • Page 54 Index Rotate ............Travel Abroad ........37, 144 Trimming ..........Troubleshooting ........SCN (Shooting Mode) ....... Tv (Shooting Mode) ........Screen Display Language ....... Video -e Movies Information Display ....159, 161 Menu _ FUNC. Menu, Menu Viewing Switching the Display ......Filtered Playback ......

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