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7_o_erSho, SXI30
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Guide
Make sure
guide,
including
the Safety
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 Camera WS-800 Stereo AV Cable interface Cable AVC-DC40OST IFC-400PCU Getting Started DIGITAL CAMERA Warranty "Canon Customer Solution Disk Card Support" Leaflet _;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;_;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;; _" Using the PDF Manuals Also refer to the PDF manuals on the CD-ROM. After installation, shortcut icons appear on the desktop.
  • Page 3 Canon Customer Support Help Desk. For Canon Customer Support contacts, please see the customer support list supplied with your camera.
  • Page 4 Shoot, leaving it to the camera to make settings ..Just take pictures (Easy mode) ......... (p. 58) Focus on faces ............23, 58, 80, 84 Take pictures with me in them too (self-timer) ....57, 64, 77 insert the date and time into my shots .........
  • Page 5 What Do You Want to Do? ! _i:!i_;i;;i;iiiil;il;iiii;i;i;i;i;i;i;i;i;i;i;i;i;ii!! ¸ Easy playback (Easy Mode) ........Automatically play back pictures (slideshow) ......Look at my pictures on a TV ............Look at my pictures on a computer ..........Quickly search pictures .............. Erase pictures ..............

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Chapters 1 - 3 explain the basic operations and frequently used functions this camera. Chapters 4 onward explain the advanced functions, letting you learn more as you read each chapter. Checking the Package Contents ..2 MENU - Basic Operations ....
  • Page 7 Table of Contents Changing the Focusing Range Adjusting the Flash Exposure (Macro) ..........Compensation ......... Changing the Recording Pixel Adjusting the Flash Output ....95 Setting (Image Size) ....... Checking for Shut Eyes ....Changing the Compression Ratio Changing the Color and (Image Quality) .......
  • Page 8 Table of Contents Trimming ........Adding Effects with the My Colors Replacing the Date/Time Function ......... Battery ........... Correcting the Brightness Using Household Power ....(i-Contrast) ........Troubleshooting ......Correcting the Red-Eye Effect ..132 List of Messages That Appear on the Screen ........

  • Page 9: Settings

    Icons are used inthe text torepresent the camera buttons and c ontrol dial. Language that displays on the screen appears inside [](square brackets). The directional buttons, control dial, and FUNC./SET button are represented by the following icons. Iso_ Upbutton FO.C.,SET button Left button Right button...
  • Page 10 Before using the p roduct, please ensure that you r ead the s afety precautions described below. Always ensure that the p roduct is used correctly. The s afety precautions noted on the f ollowing pages are i ntended to prevent injuries to yourself and o ther persons,...
  • Page 11 iiiiiiiii_ So,etyPrec ili Be careful not to bang the camera or subject it to strong impacts or shocks when hanging it by the strap. Be careful not to bump or push strongly on the lens. This could lead to injury or damage the camera. This could result in burns or damage to the flash.

  • Page 12: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions Do not sit down with the camera in your pocket. Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the screen. When putting the camera in your bag, ensure that hard objects do not come into contact with the screen, Do not attach accessories to the strap.
  • Page 13 Getting Started This chapter exp,ains preparations before shooting, how to shoot mode, and then how to view and erase the images you take. latter part of this chapter explains how to shoot and view images movies in Easy mode, and how to transfer images to a computer.

  • Page 14: (Sold Separately)

    SD memory cards (2 GB and less)* SDHC memory cards (more than 2 GB, up to and including 32 GB)* SDXC memory cards ,S'_" .,x_c (more than 32 GB)* MultiMediaCards MMCplus memory cards HC MMCplus memory cards * This memory card complies with the SD standards. Some cards may not operate properly depending on the brand of card used.

  • Page 15: Inserting The Batteries And Memory Card

    inserting the Batteries and Memory Card insert the batteries. Insert the batteries with (+) and (-) ends oriented correctly, insert the memory card. Insert the memory card as shown until it locks into place with a click. Be sure the memory card is oriented correctly.
  • Page 16 The values for NiMH batteries are based on fully charged batteries. Compatible Batteries AA alkaline batteries and Canon AA NiMH batteries (sold separately) (pp. 36, 37). We cannot recommend the use of any other batteries than those listed above because performance varies widely.
  • Page 17 inserting the Batteries Memory Card Battery Charge indicator When battery charge is low, an icon and message will appear. If the batteries are charged, the icon and message will not appear. Nearly depleted. Ready new batteries. _Change {he bat{eries;; Depieiedl Change ihe batteriesl Approximate Number of Shots per Memory Card 16 GB...
  • Page 18 The Date/Time settings screen will appear the first time the camera is turned on. Since the dates and times recorded into your images are based on these settings, be sure to set them..Turn onthecamera. Press the power button. The Date/Time screen will appear.

  • Page 19: Settings

    Choose[Datemme]inthett tab. Press the _ _ buttons to choose the ?T tab. Press the ,_v buttons or turn the i_; dial to choose [Date/Time], then press ihe @ button. Change the date and time. Follow Steps 2 and 3 on p. 18 to adjust the setting.

  • Page 20: On The Screen

    You can change the language that displays on the screen..Enter Playback mode. __:jj_ Press the [] button................. Display the settings screen. immediately press the MENU button. Set the display language. Press the A'_4_ buttons or turn the _ i_: dial to choose a language,...
  • Page 21 Before you use a new memory card or one that has been formatted in other devices, you should format the card with this camera. Formatting (initializing) memory card erases all data on the memory card. As you cannot retrieve the erased data, exercise adequate...

  • Page 22: Pressing The Shutter Button

    Pressing the Shutter Button To take images that are in focus, be sure to first press the shutter button lightly (halfway) to focus, then press fully to shoot. Press halfway (Press lightly to focus). ::: Press lightly until the camera beeps twice and AF frames appear...

  • Page 23: On The Screen

    Since the camera can determine the subject and shooting conditions, you can let it automatically select the best settings for the scene and just shoot. The camera can also detect and focus on faces, setting the color and brightness to optimal levels.
  • Page 24 Taking Pictures (SmartAuto) ..Focus. Press the shutter button halfway to focus. When the camera focuses, it will beep twice and AF frames will appear where the camera focused. Several AF frames will appear when the camera focuses on more than one point. AF Frame If [Raise the flash] appears on the screen,...

  • Page 25: Taking Pictures (Smart Auto)

    Taking Pictures (Smart Auto) What if the color and brightness of the images do not turn out as expected? The scene icon (p. 160) that appears on the screen may not match the actual scene. If this happens, try shooting in p mode (p.

  • Page 26: Shooting Mode

    You can view the images you have taken on the screen. Enter Playback mode. ::: Press the [] button. The last image you took will appear. Choose an image. Pressing _ or turning the ii' _: dial counter- clockwise will cycle through the images the reverse order they were taken, from...
  • Page 27 You can choose and erase images one at a time. Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing image. =_=_ Enter Playback mode. Press the F_ button. The last image you took will appear. Choose an image to erase. Press the 4 _ buttons or turn the _ii? dial to display...
  • Page 28 In Easy mode, operational instructions are displayed on the screen, and the camera is set so that only the buttons explained on this page and the zoom lever are functional. This prevents incorrect operation of the camera, allowing even beginners to take worry-free pictures.
  • Page 29 The camera can automatically select all settings so that you can shoot movies just by pressing the shutter button. The audio will record in stereo..::!ii!ii!ii!ili_ Enter',_, mode. ,,i_ili_ Set the mode dial to _m Remaining Time Compose the shot. Moving the zoom lever toward [_-] will...

  • Page 30: Shooting Movies

    Shooting Movies Recording will start, and [eRec] and the Elapsed Time elapsed time will appear on the screen. Once shooting begins, take your finger off the shutter button. If you change the composition of your shot during shooting, the focus, brightness tone will automatically adjust.
  • Page 31 You can view the movies you have shot on the screen. Enter Playback mode. Press the [] button. The last image you took will appear. _,,m appears on movies. Choose a movie. Press the _ )' buttons or turn the _: _;:dial to choose a movie, then press the @ button.
  • Page 32 You can use the included software to transfer images you have shot with the camera to a computer for viewing. If you are already using software included with another Canon-brand compact digital camera, install the software from the included CD-ROM, overwriting your current installation.
  • Page 33 iiiiiiiii_ iiiiiiiii_ iiiiiiiii_ iiiiiiiii_ T.o°sfo..oo ,mogos too co..p.,or,or v,ow,°o Preparations Windows Vista and Mac OS X (v10.5) are used for these explanations. install the Software. Windows Place the CD in the computer's ..ROM drive. Place the supplied CD-ROM (DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk) (p.

  • Page 34: Transferring Images To A Computer For Viewing

    ..T rnonthecamera......Press the [] button to turn on the camera..Open CameraWindow. Windows @ Click [Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow]. CameraWindow will appear. If CameraWindow does not appear, click the [Start] menu and choose...
  • Page 35 Transferring images to a Computer for Viewing Transfer and View images Click [Import Images from Camera], then click [import Untransferred Images]. All images not previously transferred will transfer to the computer. Transferred images will be sorted by date and saved in separate folders in the Pictures...
  • Page 36 Wrist Strae WS-800 DIGITAL CAMERA Se ution Disk Stereo AV Cable AVC-DC400ST* AA A kaline Batteries Interface Cable tx2) ]FC-400PCU* *Also available for 3urchase separately Memory Card USB card reader Windows/Macintosh...

  • Page 37: Accessories

    The following camera accessories are sold separately. Some accessories not sold in some regions, or may no longer be available. Power Supp|ies ................................. AC Adapter Kit ACKS00 @ This kit lets you power the camera using household power. Recommended powering the camera for an extended period of time or when connecting to a...

  • Page 38: Separately Sold Accessories

    Printers Canon=Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers By connecting your camera to a Canon- brand PictBridge compliant printer, can print your images without having SELPHY series use a computer. For more information, visit your nearest Canon retailer.
  • Page 39 Learning More This chapter exp,ains the parts of the camera and what appears on the screen, as well as the basic operating instructions.

  • Page 40: Index

    Microphone (p. 30) (_) Power Button (p. 18) _2) Lamp (pp. 57, 64, 77, 146) (_ Mode Dial _3_ Lens (_ Flash (pp. 24, 69, 88) Zoom Lever Speaker Shooting: E_3(Telephoto) / [] (Wide _0_ Date/Time Battery Holder (p. 152) Angle) (pp.

  • Page 41: Components Guide

    Components Guide 1_ Screen (LCD Monitor) (pp. 42, 159, 161) (_ _ (Macro) (p. 69) / (Manual Focus) _-2)[_;_(Face Selector) Button (p. 84) (p. 86) / 4 Button (_) Control Dial _) [] (Playback) Button (pp. 26, 109) (_ DC IN (Power Input)Terminal (p.

  • Page 42: Screen Display

    Switching Display DISR You can change the screen display using the button. Refer to p. 159 for details on information that appears on the screen. Shooting Information Display No Information Display Playback No Information Simple Information Detailed Information Focus Check Display Display Display...

  • Page 43: Indicator

    indicator Overexposure Warning during Playback In "Detailed Information Display" (p. 42), overexposed areas of the image flash on the screen. Histogram during Playback High The graph that appears in "Detailed histogram. The histogram shows the Information Display" (p. 161 ) is called distribution of brightness in an image...
  • Page 44 FUNC. You can set commonly used functions using the menu. The menu items and options differ depending on the Shooting mode (pp. 162 - 165). Choose a Shooting mode. ::: Set the mode dial to the desired shooting mode, ................
  • Page 45 Various functions can be set from the menus. The menu items are organized under tabs, such as for shooting and playback (I-#q). The options differ depending on the Shooting mode and the Playback mode (pp. I64 - I67). Display the menu. MENU Press the button.
  • Page 46 You can silence or adjust the volume of camera sounds. Muti.g Sou.ds Display the menu. MENU Press the button. Choose [Mute]. Press the _)' buttons to choose the _'T tab. Press the A'v" buttons or turn the !_i_i,_: dial to choose [Mute], then press the 4)' buttons...
  • Page 47 The screen brightness can be changed in two ways. Using Menu Oisplaythe menu. MENU Press the button. Choose [LCD Brightness]. ": Press the _ _ buttons to choose the ?T tab. Press the Av buttons or turn the i!_i : _;dial to choose [LCD Brightness].

  • Page 48: Settings

    When you have mistakenly changed a setting, you can reset the camera the default settings. Dispiaythe menu. MENU Press the button. Choose [Reset All]. ::: Press the 4)' buttons to choose the _1' tab. ,: Press the Av buttons or turn the _:!_? dial to choose [Reset All], then press the @ button.
  • Page 49 To save battery power, the screen turns off, and the camera shuts down automatically when it is not operated for a certain time. Power Saving during Shooting The screen will turn off approximately 1 minute after the camera is last operated.

  • Page 50: Formatting

    Perform low level formatting when [Memory card error] appears, the camera does not operate properly, or you think that the recording/reading speed of a memory card has dropped. As you cannot retrieve the erased data, exercise adequate caution before formatting the memory card.
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  • Page 53: Subjects (Digital Zoom)

    Shooting with Common|y Used Functions This chapter exp,ains how to shoot in different conditions, as we,, as how to use common functions, such as the self-timer. This chapter assumes the camera is set to _ mode for "Zooming More Closely on Subjects (DigitaB Zoom)"...
  • Page 54 You can use the digital zoom to zoom up to a maximum of approximately and capture subjects that are too far away for the optical zoom to enlarge. images may appear coarse, however, depending on the recording pixel setting (p. 70) and the zoom factor used..
  • Page 55 iiiiiiiii_ iiiiiiiii_ oom,°.,° o.oc,oso, o..°bjocts 0,0,.a ii,!, Digital Tele-Converter The focal length of the lens can be increased by approximately 1.5x or approximately 2.0x. This enables a faster shutter speed and less chance camera shake than the zoom (including digital zoom) used by itself at the same zoom factor.
  • Page 56 You can insert the shooting date and time in the lower right corner of an image. Once inserted, however, they cannot be deleted. Be sure to check beforehand that the date and time are correctly set (p. 18)..¸¸¸ Choose [Date Stamp].
  • Page 57 The self-timer can be used to shoot a group photo that includes the photographer. The camera will shoot approximately 10 seconds after the shutter button is pressed. Press the v button. Choose ib. Press the Av buttons or turn the ,i_i i _: dial to choose Ci_),then press the @ button.
  • Page 58 The camera will select the necessary settings for the conditions in which you wish to shoot when you choose the matching mode. Choose a Shooting mode. Turn the mode dial to choose the desired Shooting mode. Shoot. _'_ Take portraits (Portrait) Produces a soft effect when...
  • Page 59 The camera will select the necessary settings for the conditions in which you wish to shoot when you choose the matching mode..EnterSCN mode. SCN. Set the mode dial to Choose the Shooting mode. After pressing the @ button, press the buttons to choose...
  • Page 60 Shooting in Special Scenes _Take shots of foliage (Foliage) Lets you shoot trees and leaves, such as new growth, autumn leaves or blossoms, in vivid colors. _'_ Take shots of people in snow (Snow) @ Lets you take bright, natural-colored shots of people against snowy...
  • Page 61 Shooting in Special Scenes Adding Effects Shooting Shoot images with vivid colors (Super Vivid) Lets you take shots with vivid, intense colors. _i Take posterized shots (Poster Effect) Lets you take shots that look like an old poster or illustration.
  • Page 62 The camera will shoot, even without pressing the shutter button, when it detects a smile. Choose _L._. Follow Steps 1 - 2 on p. 59 to choose DISP. then press the button. Press the 'q )' buttons or turn the _,_! i_:;dial to DISR choose _._, then press...

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