Canon SX130IS Digital Camera User Manual


 
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Chapters 1 – 3 explain the basic operations and frequently used functions of
this camera. Chapters 4 onward explain the advanced functions, letting you
learn more as you read each chapter.
Checking the Package Contents.......2
Read This First..................................3
What Do You Want to Do? ................4
Table of Contents ..............................6
Conventions Used in This Guide.......9
Safety Precautions...........................10
1 Getting Started............... 13
Compatible Memory Cards
(Sold Separately).............................14
Inserting the Batteries and Memory
Card.................................................14
Setting the Date and Time...............18
Setting the Display Language..........20
Formatting Memory Cards...............21
Pressing the Shutter Button.............22
Taking Pictures (Smart Auto)...........23
Viewing Images ...............................26
Erasing Images................................27
Shooting or Viewing Images in
Easy Mode.......................................28
Shooting Movies..............................29
Viewing Movies................................31
Transferring Images to a Computer
for Viewing.......................................32
Accessories .....................................36
Separately Sold Accessories...........37
2 Learning More ................ 39
Components Guide..........................40
Screen Display.................................42
Indicator...........................................43
FUNC. Menu – Basic Operations....44
MENU – Basic Operations..............45
Changing the Sound Settings .........46
Changing the Screen Brightness ....47
Returning the Camera to Default
Settings...........................................48
Power Saving Function
(Auto Power Down).........................49
Clock Functions...............................49
Low Level Memory Card
Formatting.......................................50
3 Shooting with Commonly
Used Functions .............. 53
Zooming in More Closely on
Subjects (Digital Zoom)...................54
Inserting the Date and Time............56
Using the Self-Timer .......................57
Shooting in Various Conditions.......58
Shooting in Special Scenes............59
Detecting a Smile and Shooting......62
Using the Wink Self-Timer ..............63
Using the Face Self-Timer ..............64
Shoot with the Effects of a Fish-Eye
Lens (Fish-eye Effect).....................65
Take Shots That Look Like a
Miniature Model (Miniature Effect)..66
4 Choosing Settings
Yourself........................... 67
Shooting in Program AE..................68
Adjusting the Brightness
(Exposure Compensation) ..............68
Turning the Flash On ......................69
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