Canon POWERSHOT SX130 User Manual
Camera User Guide
• Make sure you read this guide, including the Safety
Precautions before using the camera.
• Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future.
ENGLISH
Checking the Package Contents
Check if the following items are included in your camera package.
If anything is missing, contact the retailer from which you purchased the
camera.
Camera
Stereo AV Cable
AVC-DC400ST
Getting Started DIGITAL CAMERA
AA Alkaline Batteries (x2)
Solution Disk
Interface Cable
IFC-400PCU
Warranty
Card
Wrist Strap
WS-800
“Canon Customer
Support” Leaflet
Using the PDF Manuals
Also refer to the PDF manuals on the CD-ROM. After installation, shortcut icons
appear on the desktop. If the software installation fails, you can find the manuals in
the Readme folder on the CD-ROM.
• Camera User Guide (This Guide)
Once you have mastered the basics, use the camera’s many
features to shoot more challenging photos.
• Personal Printing Guide
Read when you want to connect the camera to a printer (sold
separately) and print.
• Software Guide
Read when you want to use the included software.
• A memory card is not included.
• Adobe Reader is required to view the PDF manuals.
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Read This First
Test Shots and Disclaimer
Take some initial test shots and play them back to make sure the images
were recorded correctly. Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and
affiliates, and its distributors are not liable for any consequential damages
arising from any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including memory
cards, that results in the failure of an image to be recorded or to be recorded
in a way that is machine readable.
Warning Against Copyright Infringement
The images recorded with this camera are intended for personal use. Do not
record images that infringe upon copyright laws without the prior permission
of the copyright holder. Please be advised that in certain cases the copying
of images from performances, exhibitions, or commercial properties by
means of a camera or other device may contravene copyright or other legal
rights even if the image was shot for personal use.
Warranty Limitations
This camera’s warranty is only effective in the country of sale. If there is a
problem with the camera while abroad, please return it to the country of sale
before proceeding with a warranty claim to a Canon Customer Support Help
Desk. For Canon Customer Support contacts, please see the customer
support list supplied with your camera.
LCD Monitor (Screen)
• The LCD monitor is produced with extremely high-precision manufacturing
techniques. More than 99.99% of the pixels operate to specification, but
occasionally non-performing pixels may appear as bright or dark dots. This
is not a malfunction and has no effect on the recorded image.
• The LCD monitor may be covered with a thin plastic film for protection
against scratches during shipment. If so, remove the film before using the
camera.
Camera Body Temperature
Please take care when operating the camera for an extended period as the
camera body may become warm. This is not a malfunction.
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What Do You Want to Do?
Shoot
● Shoot, leaving it to the camera to make settings .........................23
● Just take pictures (Easy mode)....................................................28
Take good people shots
IwPC
Portraits
(p. 58)
Shoot various other scenes
Kids and pets
(p. 58)
At the beach
(p. 59)
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Against snow
(p. 60)
J
Landscape
(p. 58)
Shoot with special effects
Super vivid colors
(p. 61)
●
Focus on faces
● Take pictures with me in them too (self-timer)...................57, 64, 77
● Insert the date and time into my shots .........................................56
Low Light
(p. 59)
Poster Effect
(p. 61)
............................................................23, 58, 80, 84
O
Foliage
(p. 60)
Fish-eye Effect
(p. 65)
t
Fireworks
(p. 60)
Miniature Effect
(p. 66)
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What Do You Want to Do?
E
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View
● Look at my pictures......................................................................26
● Easy playback (Easy Mode).........................................................28
● Automatically play back pictures (slideshow).............................113
● Look at my pictures on a TV ......................................................117
● Look at my pictures on a computer. ............................................. 32
● Quickly search pictures ..............................................................110
● Erase pictures ......................................................................27, 122
Shoot/View Movies
● Shoot movies .........................................................................29, 99
● View movies ................................................................................. 31
Print
● Easily print pictures .................................................................... 134
Save
● Save images to a computer .........................................................32
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Other
● Turn off sounds ............................................................................46
● Use the camera abroad........................................................37, 144
● Understand what is displayed on the screen .............................159
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Table of Contents
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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Table of Contents
Changing the Focusing Range
(Macro)............................................ 69
Changing the Recording Pixel
Setting (Image Size) ....................... 70
Changing the Compression Ratio
(Image Quality) ............................... 70
Changing the ISO Speed................ 72
Adjusting the White Balance ........... 73
Continuous Shooting....................... 74
Changing the Tone of an Image
(My Colors) ..................................... 75
Using the Self-Timer to Prevent
Camera Shake ................................ 76
Customizing the Self-Timer............. 77
Shooting Using a TV Monitor.......... 78
Changing the Composition with
the Focus Lock................................ 78
5 Getting More Out of Your
Camera.............................79
Changing the AF Frame Mode........ 80
Shooting with the AF Lock .............. 81
Magnifying the Focal Point.............. 82
Shooting with Servo AF .................. 83
Choosing the Person to Focus On
(Face Select)................................... 84
Changing the Metering Method....... 85
Shooting in Manual Focus Mode .... 86
Shooting with the AE Lock .............. 87
Shooting with the FE Lock .............. 87
Shooting with Slow Synchro ........... 88
Setting the Shutter Speed ............... 89
Setting the Aperture Value .............. 90
Setting the Shutter Speed and
Aperture Value ................................ 91
Correcting the Brightness and
Shooting (i-Contrast) ....................... 92
Red-Eye Correction ........................ 93
Adjusting the Flash Exposure
Compensation ................................. 94
Adjusting the Flash Output ..............95
Checking for Shut Eyes ................... 95
Changing the Color and
Shooting ..........................................96
6 Using Various Functions for
Shooting Movies ............ 99
Changing the Movie Mode ............100
Shoot Movies That Look Like a
Miniature Model (Miniature
Effect) ............................................ 101
Changing the Image Quality.......... 102
AE Lock/Exposure Shift................. 103
Other Shooting Functions.............. 104
Playback Functions ....................... 105
Editing ........................................... 106
7 Using Various Playback and
Editing Functions......... 109
Quickly Searching Images............. 110
Viewing Images in Filtered
Playback........................................ 111
Viewing Slideshows....................... 113
Checking the Focus....................... 114
Magnifying Images ........................ 115
Changing Image Transitions .........115
Displaying Various Images
(Smart Shuffle) .............................. 116
Viewing Images on a TV ...............117
Protecting Images ......................... 118
Erasing All Images ........................122
Tagging Images as Favorites........124
Organizing Images by Category
(My Category)................................125
Rotating Images ............................127
Resizing Images............................ 128
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Trimming........................................129
Adding Effects with the My Colors
Function .........................................130
Correcting the Brightness
(i-Contrast).....................................131
Correcting the Red-Eye Effect.......132
8 Printing.......................... 133
Printing Images ..............................134
Choosing Images for Printing
(DPOF) ..........................................135
Print Chosen Images .....................138
9 Customizing Camera
Settings ......................... 139
Changing Camera Settings............140
Changing Shooting Function
Settings..........................................146
Changing Playback Function
Settings..........................................149
10 Useful Information ...... 151
Replacing the Date/Time
Battery........................................... 152
Using Household Power................ 153
Troubleshooting ............................ 154
List of Messages That Appear
on the Screen................................ 157
Information Displayed
on the Screen................................ 159
Functions Available in Each
Shooting Mode..............................162
Menus ........................................... 164
Specifications ................................ 168
Handling Precautions .................... 171
Index ............................................. 172
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Conventions Used in This Guide
• Icons are used in the text to represent the camera buttons and control 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.
Up button
Left button
Control dial
FUNC./SET button
Right button
Down button
• : Things you should be careful about
• : Troubleshooting tips
• : Hints for getting more out of your camera
• : Supplemental information
• (p. xx): Reference pages (“xx” stands for a page number)
• This guide assumes all functions are at their default settings.
• The various types of memory cards that can be used in this camera are
collectively referred to as memory cards in this guide.
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Safety Precautions
• Before using the product, please ensure that you read the safety precautions
described below. Always ensure that the product is used correctly.
• The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended to prevent injuries
to yourself and other persons, or damage to the equipment.
• Be sure to also check the guides included with any separately sold accessories you
use.
Warning
• Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to human eyes.
Exposure to the intense light produced by the flash could damage eyesight. In particular,
remain at least one meter (39 inches) away from infants when using the flash.
• Store this equipment out of the reach of children and infants.
Strap: Putting the strap around a child’s neck could result in asphyxiation.
Time/date battery: Dangerous if swallowed. If this occurs, contact a doctor immediately.
• Use only recommended power sources.
• Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the product.
• Avoid dropping or subjecting the product to severe impacts.
• To avoid the risk of injury, do not touch the interior of the product if it has been
dropped or otherwise damaged.
• Stop using the product immediately if it emits smoke, a strange smell, or
otherwise behaves abnormally.
• Do not use organic solvents such as alcohol, benzine, or thinner to clean the
equipment.
• Do not let the product come into contact with water (e.g. sea water) or other
liquids.
• Do not allow liquids or foreign objects to enter the camera.
This could result in electrical shock or fire.
If liquids or foreign objects come into contact with the camera interior, immediately turn
the camera power off and remove the batteries.
• Do not play the supplied CD-ROM(s) in any CD player that does not support data
CD-ROMs.
Playing the CD-ROM(s) in an audio CD player (music player) could damage the speakers.
It is also possible to suffer hearing loss from listening with headphones to the loud sounds
of a CD-ROM played on a music CD player.
• Use only the recommended batteries.
• Do not place the batteries near or in direct flame.
The batteries may explode or leak, resulting in electrical shock or fire. This could cause
injury and damage the surroundings. In the event that batteries leak and the battery acid
contacts eyes, mouth, skin or clothing, immediately flush with water.
Denotes the possibility of serious injury or death.
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Safety Precautions
Caution
• 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.
• When using the flash, be careful not to cover it with your fingers or clothing.
This could result in burns or damage to the flash.
• Avoid using, placing or storing the product in the following places.
- Places subject to strong sunlight.
- Places subject to temperatures above 40 °C (104 °F).
- Humid or dusty areas.
These could cause leakage, overheating or an explosion of the batteries, resulting in
electrical shock, fire, burns or other injuries.
• The slideshow transition effects may cause discomfort when viewed for
prolonged periods.
Caution
• Do not aim the camera at bright light sources (the sun, etc.).
Doing so may damage the image sensor.
• When using the camera on a beach or at a windy location, be careful not to allow
dust or sand to enter the camera.
This may cause the product to malfunction.
• In regular use, small amounts of smoke may be emitted from the flash.
This is due to the high intensity of the flash burning dust and foreign materials stuck to the
front of the unit. Please use a cotton swab to remove dirt, dust or other foreign matter from
the flash to prevent heat build-up and damage to the unit.
• Remove and store the batteries when you are not using the camera.
If the batteries are left inside the camera, damage caused by leakage may occur.
• Before you discard the batteries, cover the terminals with tape or other
insulators.
Contacting other metal materials may lead to fire or explosions.
• Do not charge batteries of different types at the same time, or use older batte ries
together with newer batteries.
• Do not insert the batteries with the + and - terminals reversed.
This may cause the product to malfunction.
Denotes the possibility of injury.
Denotes the possibility of damage to the equipment.
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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.
Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the screen.
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Getting Started
This chapter explains preparations before shooting, how to shoot in
A mode, and then how to view and erase the images you take. The
latter part of this chapter explains how to shoot and view images and
movies in Easy mode, and how to transfer images to a computer.
Attaching the Strap/Holding the Camera
• Be sure to attach the supplied strap to the camera and wrap it around your
wrist when shooting to avoid dropping the camera.
• Keep your arms tight against your body while holding the camera firmly by
the sides. Be sure that your fingers do not block the flash while it is raised.
Strap
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Compatible Memory Cards (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
(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.
Depending on your computer’s OS version, SDXC memory cards may not
be recognized when using a commercially available card reader. Check to
make sure that your OS supports this function beforehand.
Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card
Insert the included batteries and a memory card (sold separately).
Check the card’s write-protect tab.
● If the memory card has a write-protect tab,
you will not be able to record images if the
tab is in the locked position. Slide the tab
up until you hear a click.
Open the cover.
● Slide and hold the cover lock ( ), then
slide and open the cover ( ) as shown.
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Label
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. Inserting the memory card in the
wrong direction could damage the camera.
Close the cover.
● Close the cover ( ), and press downward
as you slide it until it clicks into place ( ).
What if [Memory card locked] appears on the screen?
SD, SDHC and SDXC memory cards have a write-protect tab. If this tab is in the
locked position, [Memory card locked] will appear on the screen and you will not
be able to take or erase images.
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Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card
Removing the Memory Card
● Push the memory card in until you hear a
click, then slowly release it.
X The memory card will pop up.
Approximate Number of Shots That Can Be Taken
Power Source
Number of Shots* 130 370
Playback Time
* The number of shots that can be taken is based on the Camera & Imaging Products
Association (CIPA) measurement standard.
• Under some shooting conditions, the number of shots that can be taken may be less
than mentioned above.
• Depending on the brand of alkaline batteries used, the number of shots that can be
taken may vary widely.
• The values for NiMH batteries are based on fully charged batteries.
Alkaline Batteries
(Supplied)
7hr. 9hr.
NiMH Batteries
(Sold Separately)
Compatible Batteries
AA alkaline batteries and Canon AA NiMH batteries (sold separately) (pp. 36,
37).
Can any other batteries be used?
We cannot recommend the use of any other batteries than those listed above
because performance varies widely.
Why use NiMH batteries?
NiMH batteries last much longer than alkaline batteries, especially in cold
weather.
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Inserting the Batteries and 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.
Display Summary
“Change the batteries” Depleted. Change the batteries.
Nearly depleted. Ready new batteries.
Approximate Number of Shots per Memory Card
Memory Card
Number of Shots
• Values are based on the default settings.
• The number of shots that can be taken will vary depending on camera settings, the
subject and the memory card used.
Can you check the number of shots that can be taken?
You can check the number of shots that can be taken when the camera is in a
Shooting mode (p. 23).
4GB 16GB
1231 5042
Number of shots that can be taken
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Setting the Date and Time
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 on the camera.
● Press the power button.
X The Date/Time screen will appear.
Set the date and time.
● Press the qr buttons to choose an option.
● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial
to set a value.
Complete the setting.
● Press the m button.
X Once the date and time have been set, the
Date/Time screen will close.
● Pressing the power button will turn off the
camera.
Reappearing Date/Time screen
Set the correct date and time. If you have not set the date and time, the Date/Time
screen will appear each time you turn on the camera.
Daylight saving time settings
If you choose in Step 2 and press the op buttons or turn the  dial to
choose , you will set the time to daylight saving (1 hour ahead).
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Setting the Date and Time
Changing the Date and Time
You can change the current date and time settings.
Display the menus.
● Press the n button.
Choose [Date/Time] in the 3 tab.
● Press the qr buttons to choose the 3
tab.
● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial
to choose [Date/Time], then press the m
button.
Change the date and time.
● Follow Steps 2 and 3 on p. 18 to adjust the
setting.
● Pressing the n button will close the
menu.
Date/Time battery
If the Date/Time screen appears even when the date/time have been correctly set,
insert a new date/time battery (p. 152).
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Setting the Display Language
You can change the language that displays on the screen.
Enter Playback mode.
● Press the 1 button.
Display the settings screen.
● Press and hold the m button, then
immediately press the n button.
Set the display language.
● Press the opqr buttons or turn the Â
dial to choose a language, then press the
m button.
X Once the display language has been set,
the settings screen will close.
What if the clock appears when the m button is pressed?
The clock will appear if too much time passes between pressing the m button
and the n button in Step 2. If the clock appears, press the m button to
remove the clock and repeat Step 2.
You can also change the display language by pressing the n button,
choosing the 3 tab, and choosing the [Language] menu item.
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Formatting Memory Cards
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) a
memory card erases all data on the memory card. As you cannot retrieve the
erased data, exercise adequate caution before formatting the memory card.
Display the menu.
● Press the n button.
Choose [Format].
● Press the qr buttons to choose the 3
tab.
● Press the op buttons or turn the
to choose [Format], then press the m
button.
Choose [OK].
● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to
choose [OK], then press the m button.
Format the memory card.
● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial
to choose [OK], then press the m button.
X The memory card will be formatted.
Â
dial
Complete formatting.
X When formatting ends, [Memory card
formatting complete] will appear on the
screen.
● Press the m button.
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Pressing the Shutter Button
Formatting or erasing data on a memory card merely changes the file
management information on the card and does not ensure its contents are
completely erased. Be careful when transferring or disposing of a memory
card. When disposing of a memory card, take precautions such as
physically destroying the card to prevent personal information leaks.
The total capacity of the memory card displayed in the formatting screen
may be less than indicated on the memory card.
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 where the camera
focused.
Press fully (Press fully to shoot).
The camera plays the shutter sound and
X
takes the shot.
● Since the shot is being taken while the
shutter sound plays, be careful not to move
the camera.
Does the length of the shutter sound change?
• Since the time required to shoot differs according to the scene you want to take,
the length of the shutter sound may change.
• If the camera or subject moves while the shutter sound is playing, the recorded
image may be blurry.
If you shoot without pressing the shutter button halfway, the image may not
be in focus.
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Taking Pictures (Smart Auto)
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.
Turn on the camera.
● Press the power button.
X The start-up screen will appear.
Choose A mode.
● Set the mode dial to A.
● When you point the camera toward the
subject, the camera will make a slight
noise as it determines the scene.
X The icon for the determined scene will
appear in the upper right of the screen.
X The camera will focus on detected faces
and display frames on them.
Compose the shot.
● Moving the zoom lever toward i
(telephoto) will zoom in on your subject,
making it appear larger. Moving the lever
Focus range (approx.)
Zoom bar
toward j (wide angle) will zoom out from
your subject, making it appear smaller.
(The zoom bar showing the zoom position
appears on the screen.)
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Taking Pictures (Smart Auto)
AF Frame
Focus.
● Press the shutter button halfway to focus.
X 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.
● If [Raise the flash] appears on the screen,
raise the flash manually to shoot.
If you manually lower the flash until it
closes, it will not fire.
Shoot.
● Press the shutter button fully.
X The camera will play the shutter sound and
shoot. The flash will automatically fire in
low light conditions if it has been raised.
X The image will appear on the screen for
about two seconds.
● You can take a second picture even while
an image is displayed by pressing the
shutter button again.
What if an icon appears in the upper right of the screen?
The icon for the determined scene will appear in the upper right of the screen. For
details on the icons that appear, see “Scene Icons” (p. 160).
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Taking Pictures (Smart Auto)
What if...
• 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 G mode (p. 68).
• What if white and gray frames appear when you point the camera toward
a subject?
When faces are detected, a white frame appears on the face of the main
subject, while gray frames appear on other detected faces. The frames will
follow the subjects within a certain range (p. 80).
If the main subject moves, however, the gray frames will disappear, leaving only
the white frame.
• What if a blue frame appears when you press the shutter button halfway?
A blue frame appears when a moving subject is detected; the focus and
exposure will continuously adjust (Servo AF).
• What if the indicator blinks orange and flashes on the screen?
Attach the camera to a tripod so that the camera does not move and blur the image.
• What if the camera does not play any sounds?
Pressing the l button while turning on the camera power will turn off all
sounds except for warning sounds. To turn the sounds on, press the n
button to choose [Mute] in the 3 tab, then press the qr buttons to choose [Off].
• What if the image comes out dark even if the flash fired when shooting?
The subject is too far away for the flash to reach. The effective flash range is
approximately 50 cm – 3.0 m (1.6 – 9.8 ft.) at maximum wide angle (j), and
approximately 1.0 – 2.0 m (3.3 – 6.6 ft.) at maximum telephoto (i).
• What if the camera beeps once when the shutter button is pressed
halfway?
Your subject may be too close. Move the zoom lever toward j and hold it until
the lens stops moving. The camera will be at its maximum wide angle setting
and you will be able to focus on subjects that are about 1 cm (0.4 in.) or more
away from the end of the lens. Move the zoom lever toward i and hold it until
the lens stops moving. The camera will be at its maximum telephoto setting and
you will be able to focus on subjects that are about 1 m (3.3 ft.) or more away
from the end of the lens.
• What if the lamp lights when the shutter button is pressed halfway?
To reduce red-eye and to assist in focusing, the lamp may light when shooting
in dark areas.
• What if the screen turns off when you try to take an image?
When flash recharging begins, the screen turns off. The screen turns on again
when recharging ends.
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Viewing Images
You can view the images you have taken on the screen.
Enter Playback mode.
● Press the 1 button.
X The last image you took will appear.
Choose an image.
● Pressing q or turning the  dial counter-
clockwise will cycle through the images in
the reverse order they were taken, from
the newest image to the oldest.
● Pressing r or turning the  dial
clockwise will cycle through images in the
order they were taken, from oldest to
newest.
● The images change more quickly if you
keep the qr buttons pressed, but they will
appear coarse.
● The lens will retract after approximately 1
minute elapses.
● Pressing the 1 button again while the
lens is retracted will turn off the power.
Switching to Shooting mode
Pressing the shutter button halfway, or turning the mode dial in Playback mode
switches the camera to Shooting mode.
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Erasing Images
You can choose and erase images one at a time. Please note that erased
images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing an
image.
Enter Playback mode.
● Press the 1 button.
X The last image you took will appear.
Choose an image to erase.
● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to
display an image to erase.
Erase the image.
● Press the a button.
● Press the qr buttons or turn the
choose [Erase], then press the m button.
X The displayed image will be erased.
● To exit instead of erasing, press the qr
buttons or turn the  dial to choose
[Cancel], then press the m button.
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dial to
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Shooting or Viewing Images in Easy Mode
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.
Shooting
● Set the mode dial to 9.
● Follow Steps 3 – 5 on pp. 23 – 24 to shoot
(no sound will play).
Viewing
● Press the 1 button, then press the qr
buttons or turn the  dial to switch
images.
● Press the 1 button, then press the m
button, and all the shots you have taken
will display for about 3 seconds each.
Press the m button again to stop the
slideshow.
● To erase images, follow the steps on p. 27.
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Shooting Movies
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.
Enter E mode.
● Set the mode dial to E.
Remaining Time
Compose the shot.
● Moving the zoom lever toward i will
zoom in on your subject, making it appear
larger. Moving the lever toward j will
zoom out from your subject, making it
appear smaller.
Focus.
● Press the shutter button halfway to focus.
X When the camera focuses, it will beep
twice.
Shoot.
● Press the shutter button fully.
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Shooting Movies
Elapsed Time
X Recording will start, and [zRec] and the
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 and
tone will automatically adjust.
● Do not touch the microphone while
shooting.
● Do not press any buttons other than the
shutter button while shooting. The sound
the buttons make will be recorded in the
Microphone
movie.
Stop shooting.
● Press the shutter button fully again.
X The camera will beep once and stop
shooting the movie.
X The movie will record to the memory card.
X Shooting will automatically stop when the
memory card fills.
Magnifying the subject while shooting
Pressing the zoom lever while shooting will zoom in on or out from the subject.
However, operation sounds will be recorded.
Estimated Shooting Times
Memory Card
Shooting Time
• Shooting times are based on default settings.
• Maximum clip length is approximately 10 minutes.
• Recording may stop even if the maximum clip length has not been reached on some
memory cards. SD Speed Class 4 or higher memory cards are recommended.
4GB 16GB
20 min. 43 sec. 1 hr. 24 min. 54 sec.
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