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Canon PowerShot SD1400IS IXUS130 User Manual
Canon PowerShot SD1400IS IXUS130 User Manual

Canon PowerShot SD1400IS IXUS130 User Manual

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  • Page 1 CaHOH _owerShet 7500/-_ i % / D|OiT_L GLPH "_US Camera User Guide ..Make sure you read this guide before using the camera..S tore this guide safely so that you can use it in the future.
  • Page 2 You can make the main subject, such as people, appear bright by having the camera provide the appropriate illumination with the flash. At the same time, you can use a slow shutter speed to brighten the background that the light from the flash cannot reach.
  • Page 3 Correcting {i,Contrast) The camera can detect areas in the scene, such as faces or backgrounds, that are too bright or dark and automatically adjust them to the optimum brightness when shooting. Also, when the overall image is lacking contrast, the camera will automatically correct the image for a sharper impression...
  • Page 4 You can automatically correct red-eye that occurs in images taken with the flash. i:] Choose [Flash Settings]. MENU Press the button to choose [Flash Settings] in the O tab, then press the @ button. _ Adjust the setting. Press the Av buttons to choose [Red-...
  • Page 5 When the camera detects the possibility that people have their eyes shut, appears. Choose [Blink Detection]. MENU Press the button, choose the 0 tab, and then choose the [Blink Detection] menu item. Press the ,_ buttons choose [On]. Shoot..When a person with shut eyes is detected, a frame...
  • Page 6 You can set the shutter speed to a range between 1 and 15 seconds shoot long exposures. However, you should attach the camera to a tripod to prevent the camera from moving and blurring the image. Choose **__. Follow Steps 1 - 2 on p. 54 to choose Choose the shutter speed.
  • Page 7 You can change the look of an image when shooting. However, depending on shooting conditions the image may become coarse, or the colors may not come out as expected. You can choose to retain a single color and change the rest to black and white in a composition.
  • Page 8 Changing the Color Shooting You can swap one color in an image for another when recording it. You can only swap one color. iJ Choose _S. Follow Steps 1 - 2 on p. 54 to choose ,_S. DISP. _) Press the button.
  • Page 9 Changing the Color and Shooting =,_ Specify the range of colors to be swapped. Press the A'_ buttons to change range of colors to be retained, Choose a negative value to limit the range of colors. Choose a positive value to extend the range of colors to similar colors.
  • Page 10 Large subjects can be split into several shots that can later be merged together using the included software on a computer to create a panoramic image. ';:1 Choose or I_. Follow Steps 1 - 2 on p. 54 to choose _L1.
  • Page 11 This chapter provides more advanced information than the "Shooting Movies" and "Viewing Movies" sections of Chapter 1. This chapter assumes that the mode switch is set to ,Ira. Press the [] button to enter Playback mode before playing back or editing movies.
  • Page 12 You can choose between three Movie modes. Set the mode switch to =all :_) Choose a Movie mode. After pressing button, press buttons to choose _,lm then press button again. Press the ._.'_" buttons to choose a mode, then press the @ button.
  • Page 13 2 hrs. 23 min. 41 sec. 9 hrs. 48 rain. 19 sec. Based on Canon's testing standards. Recording will automatically stop when the clip file size reaches 4 GB, or when the recording time reaches approximately 10 minutes when shooting in _, approximately 1 hour when shooting in _ or _.
  • Page 14 You can lock the exposure or change it in 1/3 steps within a range of +2 before shooting. Focus. Press the shutter button halfway to focus. _) Lock the exposure....After releasing the shutter button, press the A button to lock the exposure. exposure shift bar appears.
  • Page 15 The following functions can be used in the same way as for still images. Functions marked with a * can be used in the same way as for still images when in _ or )_. Zooming in Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom) (p.
  • Page 16 The following functions can be used in the same way as for still images. Erasing Images (p. 29) Quickly Searching images (p. 108) Viewing images in Filtered Playback (p. 109) Viewing Slideshows (p. 111) Changing image Transitions (p. 114) Viewing Images on a TV (p.
  • Page 17 You can trim the beginnings and ends of recorded movies in one-second increments. _J Choose _. In Step 3 on p. 32, choose _ from the displayed movie control panel, then press the @ button. The movie editing panel and the movie editing bar will appear.
  • Page 18 Editing Check the edited movie. Press the ,,Lv buttons to choose _' (Play), then press the @ button. edited movie will play. To edit the movie again, repeat Step 2. To cancel editing, press the ,_'v- buttons, and choose _D. After pressing the @ button, press the _ _ buttons...
  • Page 19 This chapter explains various ways to play back and edit images..P ress the [] button to enter Playback mode before operating the camera.
  • Page 20 Displaying multiple images at a time lets you quickly find the image you want. Move the zoom lever toward _. Images will display in an index. Move the zoom lever toward _ _I/OFF increase the number of images. The number of images increases each time you move the lever.
  • Page 21 Pressing the _, buttons for more than one second will display images in a line letting you quickly search them. You can also jump by the shooting date (Scroll Display). Choose an image. If you set single image playback and press the 4)' buttons for more than one second,...
  • Page 22 Viewing Images in Filtered Playback View the filtered images. Press the Av buttons to choose a filter for playback, then press the @ button (except for _ Filtered playback starts and a yellow frame appears. If you press the 41t, buttons, only the chosen target...
  • Page 23 You can automatically play back images recorded to a memory card. Each image displays for approximately 3 seconds. J Choose _. Press the @ button to choose '% in the FUNC. menu, then press the @ button again. Choose a transition effect.
  • Page 24 Viewing Slideshows You can set a slideshow to repeat, or change transition effects and the time that slideshow images are displayed. You can choose from six transition effects when switching between images. C.oo,e I:Slide,how:]. MENU Press the button to choose [Slideshow] in the [] tab, then press the...
  • Page 25 You can magnify the area of a recorded image that was inside the AF Frame, or the area of a face that was detected, to check the focus. DISP. Press the button, and switch to the focus check display (p. 44). A white frame will appear where the AF frame...
  • Page 26 Move the zoom lever toward 0,. The display will zoom in on the image and @*-% will appear. If you continue to hold the zoom lever, it will continue to zoom up to a maximum factor of 10x. If you press the A'v'4_ buttons, you can move the location...
  • Page 27 Using the supplied AV cable (p. 2), you can connect the camera to a TV to view images you have shot. :J Turn off the camera and TV. _) Connect the camera to the TV..Open the camera's terminal cover fully insert the cable plug into the camera's...
  • Page 28 Use the separately sold HDMI Cable HTC-1O0 to connect the camera to a high-definition TV for an enhanced viewing experience. Turn off the camera and TV. Connect the camera to the TV. Open the cover and fully insert the cable plug into the camera's HDMI terminal.
  • Page 29 Dispiayi-_ {Sma_: Shuffh The camera will choose four images based on the displayed image. If you choose one of those images, the camera will choose four more images letting you enjoy the playing back of images in an unexpected order. This will work best if you take many shots of various scenes.
  • Page 30 You can protect important images so that they cannot be accidentally erased with the camera (pp. 29, 121). Choose 0=_. Press the @ button to choose O=11, i n the FUNC. menu, then press the @ button again. Once protected, will appear.
  • Page 31 Protecting images Choose [Select]. Follow Step 2 on p. 118 to choose [Select] and press the @ button. Press the 4 _ buttons to choose image and press the @ button. Once set, [] will appear on the screen. Pressing the @ button again deselects...
  • Page 32 Protecting images Press the ,_ _ buttons to choose image, and press the @ button. Choose the ending image. Press the _ button to choose [Last image] and press the @ button. Press the ,_ _ buttons to choose image, and press the @ button.
  • Page 33 You can erase all images at once. Since erased images cannot recovered, exercise adequate caution before erasing. Protected images (p. 118) cannot be erased. _!_Choose [Erase]. MENU Press the button to choose [Erase] in the [] tab, then press the @ button.
  • Page 34 Erasing All images 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Erase. Press the 4 _ buttons to choose [OK] and press the @ button. ;;il Choose [Select Range]. Follow Step 2 on p. 121 to choose [Select Range] and press the @ button.
  • Page 35 You can organize images into categories. You can display the images in a category in Filtered Playback (p. 109) and process all images at once by using the functions below. "Viewing Slideshows" (p. 111 ), "Protecting Images" (p. 118), "Erasing All Images"...
  • Page 36 Organizing images by Category (My Category) Choose [My Category]. MENU Press the button to choose Category] in the [] tab, then press the @ button. _) Choose a selection method. Press the Av buttons to choose selection method and press the @ button.
  • Page 37 Tagging images as Favorites _iI Choose [Select Range]. Follow Step 2 on p. 124 to choose [Select Range] and press the @ button. Follow Steps 2 and 3 on p. 1 I9 - I20 to choose images. Press the v button, choose the item and...
  • Page 38 Tagging images as Favorites Choose[Favorites]. MENU Press the button to choose [Favorites] in the [] tab, then press the button. Choose images.... Press the _)' buttons to choose an image and press the @ button. Once set, will appear on the screen.
  • Page 39 You can change the orientation of an image and save it. ;!J Choose %]. " Press the @ button to choose [_ in the FUNC. menu, then press the @ button again. Rotate the image..Press the 4 _ buttons to rotate the image 90 °...
  • Page 40 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.....
  • Page 41 You can cut out a portion of a recorded image and save it as a new image file. _!] Choose [Trimming]. MENU Press the button to choose [Trimming] in the [] tab, then press the button. Choose an image.... Press the 41 _' buttons to choose Trimming Area image and press the @...
  • Page 42 Addi.g Function You can change the color of an image and save it as a separate image. Refer to p. 79 for details on each menu item. Choose [My Colors]. MENU Press the button to choose Colors] in the [] tab, then press the @ button, Choose an image.
  • Page 43 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. You can choose from 4 levels of correction: [Auto], [Low], [Medium]...
  • Page 44 You can automatically correct red eyes in images and save them as new files. i:![ 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 to choose image.
  • Page 45 This chapter explains how to choose images for printing, and print using a PictBddge compliant printer (sold separately, p. 40). Please also refer to the Personal Printing Guide. Canon=Brand PictBridgeCompliant Printers SELPHY series PIXMA series...
  • Page 46 You can easily print the pictures you take by connecting the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer 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 small end of the plug firmly into the camera terminal...
  • Page 47 Printing images Print images. Press the @ button to choose in the FUNC. menu, then press the @ button again. The Print Settings screen will appear. Press the .A.v buttons to choose [Print] and press the @ button. Printing will start. If you want to print additional images, repeat Steps 5 and 6 after printing...
  • Page 48 You can add images to the print list (DPOF) directly after shooting or during playback using the FUNC. menu. You can print from a print list simply by connecting your camera and printer. These selection methods comply with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standards.
  • Page 49 Printing from the Print List (DPOF) The following examples use the Canon SELPHY series printers. Number of copies to print Connect the camera to the printer. Follow Steps 1 - 4 on p. 134. :2 Print.... Press the Av...
  • Page 50 You can choose up to 998 images on a memory card for printing and specify settings such as the number of copies so that they can be printed together processed at a photo developer service. These selection methods comply with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standards.
  • Page 51 Choosing images for Printing (DPOF) Choose [seleot i mages & Qty.]. MENU :: Press the button to choose [Select Images & Qty.] in the r[_ tab, then press the @ button. _) Choose an image. Press the _)' buttons to choose image, then press the @ button.
  • Page 52 Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) Choose [Select Range]. In Step 1 on p. 139, choose [Select Range] and then press the @ button. Choose images according to Steps 2 and 3onp. 119-120. Make print settings....Press the Av buttons, choose [Order] and press the @...
  • Page 53 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 54 You can customize convenient and commonly used functions from the ?T tab (p. 47). You can change each of the camera's operation sounds. Choose [Sound Options], then press the button. Press the Av buttons to choose option. Press the _, buttons to choose option.
  • Page 55 Changing Camera Settings You can change the start-up image that appears on the screen when you turn on the camera. Choose [Start-up Image], then press the button. Press the 4 _, buttons to choose option. _xx No start-up image. #reset ima0esl (cannot be modified) Preset images.
  • Page 56 Changing Camera Settings You can register sounds and start-up screen images that come with the included software to the camera. Refer to the Software Guide for details. 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 57 Changing Camera Settings Images are saved into folders created each month, however, you can also create folders by shooting date. Choose [Create Folder] and press the ,_), buttons to choose [Daily]. Images will be saved into folders created on each shooting date.
  • Page 58 Changing Camera Settings You can set the power saving function (p. 52) to [Off]. Setting it to [On] is recommended to save battery power. Choose [Power Saving], then press the button. Press the A,v, buttons to choose [Auto Power Down], then use the ,_ buttons choose [Off].
  • Page 59 Changing Camera Settings "0!1 Set the home time zone. Choose [Time Zone] and press the @ button. When setting this for the first time, check the information that displays on the screen the left, and press the @ button. Press the 4_ buttons to choose the home time zone,...
  • Page 60 If you set the mode switch to JJ_, and the mode to P, you can change settings in the O tab (p. 47). The lamp will automatically light to assist focusing in low light conditions when you press the shutter button halfway.
  • Page 61 Changing Shooting Function Settings You can change the length of time the images display after shooting. Choose [Review], then press the _)" buttons to choose an option. 2- 10 sec. Displays images for the set time. %e image dispiays u ntii you press Hoid the shutter button halfway.
  • Page 62 Changing Shooting Function Settings You can display gridlines for vertical and horizontal guidance, or a 3:2 guide to confirm the printable area for postcard size prints, Choose [Disp. Overlay], then press the {_. buttons to choose an option. Grid Lines A grid overlays the display.
  • Page 63 You can adjust the settings in the [] tab by pressing the [] button (p. 47). Choose [Resume], then press the _ buttons to choose an option. Last seen Resumes with t.eimage last viewed. Last shot Resumes with the mosi recently sho t image.
  • Page 65 This chapter introduces how to use the AC adapter kit (sold separately), troubleshooting tips, and contains lists of functions and items that appear on the screen. The index also appears at the end.
  • Page 66 If you use AC Adapter Kit ACK-DCe0 (sold separately), you can use the camera without worrying about how much charge is left in the battery. Turn off the camera............. Open the cover (p. 16) and insert the coupler as shown until it locks into place In e the c oupler.
  • Page 67 If you think there is a problem with the camera, first check the following. the items below do not solve your problem, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed on the included customer support list. pressed the power...
  • Page 68 Troubleshooting image is blurred. Press the shutter button halfway to focus on the subject, then press fully to shoot (p. 23). Shoot the subject within the focusing distance (p. 189). Set the [AF-assist Beam] to [On] (p. 148). 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 69 Troubleshooting When can't make settings shooting functions or FUNC. menu. The items in which settings can be made differ depending on the shooting mode (pp. 162- 165). What if I cannot use the mode switch or buttons? When you turn on the camera, if you press the power button while holding down other buttons, you may not be able to use the mode switch or some buttons due to a special mode for the Waterproof Case (sold separately).
  • Page 70 (p. 17). Memory card error (p. 51) If the same message appears even when a formatted memory card is installed in the correct direction, contact your Canon Customer Support Help Desk (p. 17). insufficient space on card There is not enough free space on the memory card to shoot (pp. 24, 53, 69, 83) or edit images (pp.
  • Page 71 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 your Canon Customer Support Help Desk as there may be a problem with the camera.
  • Page 72 ® @@@ @@ @ Battery Charge Indicator @ Still Images: Recordable @ Flash Mode (p. 15) Shots (pp. 18, 74) (pp. 63, 71, 90) @) Camera Orientation* Movies: Remaining Red-Eye Correction White Balance (p. 76) Time/Elapsed Time (p. 92) (_ My Colors (p. 79) (pp.
  • Page 73 information Displayed on the Screen @® (_) Print List (p. 136) @ Recording Pixels (p. 73) Focus Range (p. 72) My Category (p. 123) @ Battery Charge Indicator File Size (p. 74) _ Shooting Mode (p. 42) (p. 15) Still Images: Recording _) ISO Speed (p.
  • Page 74 Exposure Compensation (p. 71) E ] C'3 _ -- ii 0 ii -- i -- My Colors (p. 79) _V _N_ 4_W _P 4]L _D _8 4GdR 4C*S "1 FE Lock not available, Exposure Shift available. *2 Possible settings: 0 - 30 seconds in [Delay], and 1 - 10 shots in [Shots]. *3 Slow Synchro set automatically.
  • Page 75 Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode 0 Selectable, or set automaticall/. -- Not selectable *6 White Balance data not recordable. *7 Fixed to M • *8 _ is not selectable.
  • Page 76 Sheeting Menu Face AiAF Frame (p. 84) Frame Size (p. 85) Normal/Small Standard Digital Zoom (p. 64) Digital Tele-converter (1.7x/2.1x) AF-Point Zoom (p. 85) On/Off Flash Settings (pp. 92, 148) " Red[Eye [amp On;6ff i-Contrast (p. 91 ) Auto/Off Off/Grid Lines Disp.
  • Page 77 Menus ,_ iiii i ! i !i!i iiiii_ ili !iiiiiiiiiiiill _iiiiiiiiiiiiiii{i_ iiii_ _ !_ iiiiiiiiiiii ii i i{,! !!iii{!!iill ¢!iiiiiiiiiiiii! ili!iiiill !!i iiii iii ii!!iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiill !ii i; i iii_ iI i i! ii I ii ii i ili ii!! il_i_j_ !_ !i ! lli;...
  • Page 78 Menus _'_ Set up Menu Mute On/Off* p. 48 Volume Set all operation sounds (5 levels), p. 48 Sound Options Set the sounds for each camera operation, p. 142 Hints & Tips On*lOff p. 142 I_cD Biightness Set within a range of _+2. p.
  • Page 79 Menus Playback Menu Slideshow Plays back images automatically, p. 111 Erase Erases images, p. 121 Protect Protects images, p. 118 Rotate Rotates images, p. 127 Favorites Tags or untags images as favorites, p. 125 My Category Caiegofizes imagesl pl i23 i-Contrast Corrects dark portions and contrast in still p.
  • Page 80 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...
  • Page 81 Camera Effective Pixels ..... Approx. 14.1 million Image Sensor ..... 1/2.3-inch type CCD (Total number of pixels: Approx. 14.5 million) Lens ......5.0 (W) - 20.0 (T) mm 35mm film equivalent: 28 (W) - 112 (T) mm f/2.8 (W) - f/5.9 (T) Zoom Magnification ....
  • Page 82 Specifications File Format ...... Design rule for Camera Fib system and DPOF compliant (version 1.1) Data Type ....... Still images: Exif 2.2 (JPEG) Movies: MOV (Image data: H.264, Audio data: Linear PCM) (Monaural) Number of Recording Pixels (Still images) ..... Large: 4320 x 3240 pixels Medium 1:3456...
  • Page 83 53.0 x 86.0 x 19.5 mm (2.09 x 3.39 x 0.77 in.) Weigh ......Approx. 60 g (2.12 oz.) (CB-2LV) Approx. 55 g (1.94 oz.) (CB-2LVE, excluding power cord) All data is based on tests by Canon. Camera specifications or appearance are subject to change without...
  • Page 85 Numerics Digital Zoom ..........Display Language ........3:2 Guide ..........Display Overlay ........DPOF ..........136, 138 AC Adapter Kit ........39, 154 Accessories ..........Editing AE Lock ..........89, 102 i-Contrast ..........AF Frames ..........Red-Eye Correction ......AF Lock ............
  • Page 86 index Focus Check .......... Formatting ........22, 51 Focus Lock ..........Menu Format -e Memory Card, Formatting Basic Operations ........List ............Formatting (Memory Card) ....22, 51 FUNC. Menu Metering Mode ......... Basic Operations ........Miniature Effect (Scene Mode) ....List ............
  • Page 87 Index Screen Video _ Movies Display Language ......... Viewing (Playback) Switching the Display ......Images on a TV ......115, 116 Scroll Display .......... Index Display ........SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card -e Memory Magnified Display ........ Card Single Image Playback ......Self-Timer Slideshow ..........
  • Page 88 Disclaimer • Reprinting, transmitting, or storing in a retrieval system any part of this guide without the permission of Canon is prohibited. • Canon reserves the right to change the contents of this guide at any time without prior notice.

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