Canon SX30IS 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
Safety Precautions.............................9
Conventions Used in This Guide.....12
Charging the Battery........................14
Compatible Memory Cards (Sold
Separately)......................................16
Inserting the Battery and Memory
Card.................................................16
Using the Screen.............................19
Setting the Date and Time...............20
Setting the Display Language..........22
Formatting Memory Cards...............23
Pressing the Shutter Button.............24
Taking Pictures (Smart Auto)...........25
Viewing Images ...............................28
Erasing Images................................29
Shooting Movies..............................30
Viewing Movies................................32
Transferring Images to a Computer
for Viewing.......................................33
Accessories .....................................38
Separately Sold Accessories...........39
Components Guide..........................44
Screen Display.................................46
Indicator...........................................47
FUNC. Menu – Basic Operations....48
MENU – Basic Operations..............49
Changing the Sound Settings.........50
Changing the Screen Brightness ....51
Adjusting the Viewfinder..................52
Power Saving Function (Auto
Power Down)...................................52
Returning the Camera to Default
Settings...........................................53
Low Level Memory Card
Formatting.......................................54
Clock Functions...............................55
Zooming in More Closely on
Subjects (Digital Zoom)...................58
Inserting the Date and Time............60
Using the Self-Timer .......................61
Shooting in Various Conditions.......62
Shooting in Special Scenes............63
Detecting a Smile and Shooting......66
Using the Wink Self-Timer ..............67
Using the Face Self-Timer ..............68
Shoot with the Effects of a
Fish-Eye Lens (Fish-eye Effect)......69
Take Shots That Look Like a
Miniature Model (Miniature Effect)..70
Shooting in Program AE..................72
Turning the Flash On ......................72
Adjusting the Brightness (Exposure
Compensation)................................73
Table of Contents
1 Getting Started...................13
2 Learning More....................43
3 Shooting with Commonly
Used Functions..................57
4 Choosing Settings
Yourself...............................71
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