Canon POWERSHOT SX30IS User manual

SX30 LS
Camera User Guide
Make sure guide, including the "Safety
Precautions" section before using the camera.
use it in the future.

Checkifthefo1!owingitemsareincludedin your camera package.
Bfanything is missing, contact the retailer from which you purchased the
camera,
Battery Pack NB°7L Battery Charger
Camera (with TerminaJ Cover) CB=2LZ/CB-2LZE
(includes hot shoe cap)
_nterfaee Cable Stereo AV CabJe Neck Strap
tFC-400PCU AVC-DC400ST NS-DCll
Lens Cap
Case for Hot
Shoe Cap
Getting Started DIGITAL CAMERA Warranty "Canon Customer
So{ufloe 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. 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.
Perso.alPri.ti.gGuide
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.
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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, exMbitions, 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 c_aim 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) and Emeetronie Viewfinder
The LCD monitor and viewfinder are produced with extremely high-
precision manufacturing techniques. More than 99.99% of the pixels
operate to specification, but occasionally nonoperforming 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 ma}function.

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Shoot with special effects ...............................................................................................................................................................
Miniature Effect
(p. 65) (p. 65) (p. 69) (p. 70)
Focus on faces ............................................................ 25, 64, 84, 88
Shoot in places where I cannot use the flash (turn effthe flash) ......26
Take pictures with me in them too (self-timer) ................... 61, 80, 81
Insert the date and time into my shots ......................................... 60
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What Do You Want to Do?
Look at my pictures ................................................... ........28
Automatically play back pictures (siideshow) ............ '23
Look at my pictures on a TV ...................................................... 127
Look at my pictures on a computer .............................................. 33
Quickly search pictures ...................................................... 120,121
Erase pictures ...................................................................... 29, 132
Shoot movies .................................................................. :...30 107
View movies ................................................................................. 32
@Easily print pictures ................................................... 44

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 ................................................. !6
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
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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 .... 5!
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 ....................... 6!
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
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Shooting Close-ups (Macro) ........... 73
Changing the Recording Pixel
Setting (Image Size) ....................... 74
Changing the Compression Ratio
(Image Quality) ............................... 74
Changing the ISO Speed ................ 76
Adjusting the White Balance ........... 77
Continuous Shooting ....................... 78
Changing the Tone of an Image
(My Colors) ..................................... 79
Using the Self-Timer to Prevent
Camera Shake ................................ 80
Customizing the Self-Timer ............. 81
Shooting Using a TV Monitor .......... 82
Changing the Composition with the
Focus Lock ...................................... 82
TabJe of Contents
Setting the Aperture Value .............. 96
Setting the Shutter Speed and
Aperture Value ................................ 97
Correcting the Brightness and
Shooting (i-Contrast) ....................... 98
Red-Eye Correction ......................... 98
Shooting with Slow Synchro ............ 99
Adiusting the Flash Exposure
Compensation ............................... 100
Adjusting the Flash Output ............ 100
Checking for Shut Eyes ................. 101
Registering Shooting Settings ....... 102
Changing the Color and Shooting. 103
Shooting Stitch Assist Images ....... 106
Changing the AF Frame Mode ........ 84
Changing the AF Frame Position
and Size .......................................... 85
Magnifying the Focal Point .............. 86
Shooting with Servo AF .................. 86
Shooting with the AF Lock .............. 87
Choosing the Person to Focus On
(Face Select) ................................... 88
Shooting in Manual Focus Mode .... 89
Focus Bracketing
(Focus-BKT Mode) .......................... 90
Reacquiring Zoomed In Subjects
(Frame Assist) ................................. 91
Changing the Metering Method ....... 92
Shooting with the AE Lock .............. 93
Shooting with the FE Lock .............. 93
Auto Exposure Bracketing
(AEB Mode) .................................... 94
Setting the Shutter Speed ............... 95
Shooting Movies in "_ Mode ......... 108
Changing the Movie Mode ............ 108
Shoot Movies That Look Like a
Miniature Model (Miniature Effect) 109
Changing the Image Quality .......... 1! !
Taking Still Images while Shooting
a Movie .......................................... 112
AE Lock/Exposure Shift ................. 113
Sound Settings .............................. 114
Other Shooting Functions .............. 115
Playback Functions ....................... 116
Editing ........................................... 117
Quickly Searching Images ............. 120
Viewing Images in Filtered
Playback ........................................ 121
Viewing Slideshows ....................... 123
Checking the Focus ....................... 124
Magnifying Images ........................ 125
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Table of Contents
Displaying Various Images
(Smart Shuffle) ............................... ! 25
Changing Image Transitions .......... !26
Viewing Images on a TV ................ !27
Viewing Images on a
High-Definition TV .......................... 128
Protecting Images .......................... ! 29
Erasing Images .............................. ! 32
Tagging Images as Favorites ........ !34
Organizing Images by Category
(My Category) ................................ ! 35
Rotating Images ............................. !37
Resizing Images ............................ ! 38
Trimming ........................................ !39
Adding Effects with the My Colors
Function ......................................... 140
Correcting the Brightness
(i-Contrast) ..................................... !41
Correcting the Red-Eye Effect ....... 142
Printing Images .............................. !44
Printing from the Print List (DPOF)146
Choosing Images for Printing
(DPOF) .......................................... 147
Print Added Images ....................... !50
Changing Camera Settings ........... 152
Changing Shooting Function
Settings ......................................... 158
Registering Commonly Used
Shooting Menus (My Menu) .......... 163
Changing Playback Function
Settings ......................................... 164
Using Household Power ................ 166
Using the Lens Hood
(Sold Separately) .......................... 167
Using an Externally Mounted
Flash (Sold Separately) ................. !68
Using an Eye-Fi Card .................... 172
Troubleshooting ............................ 174
List of Messages That Appear on
the Screen ..................................... 177
Information Displayed on the
Screen ........................................... 179
Functions Available in Each
Shooting Mode .............................. 182
Menus ........................................... 184
Handling Precautions .................... 188
Specifications ................................ 189
Index ............................................. 192

Before using the product, please ensure that you read the safety precautions
described beiow. 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 atso check the guides included with any separately sold accessories you
use.
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.
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Strap: Putting the strap around a child's neck could result in asphyxiation.
Use only recommended power sources.
Do not attempt to disassembJe, alter or appJy 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 aJcohoL benzine, or thinner to cJean the
equipment.
Do not let the product come into contact with water (e.g. sea water} or other
liquids.
Do not allow _iquids 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 battery.
If the battery charger becomes wet, unplug it from the outlet and consult your
camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk.
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.

Safety Precautions
Use only the recommended battery.
Do not pJace the battery near or in direct flame.
Unplug the power cord periodically and wipe away any dust and dirt that has
collected on the plug, the exterior of the power outlet, and the surrounding area.
Do not handte the power cord with wet hands.
Do not use the equipment in a manner that exceeds the rated capacity of the
electrical outlet or wiring accessories. Do not use if the power cord or plug are
damaged, or not fuffy plugged into the outlet.
Do not affow dirt or metaJ objects (such as pins or keys) to contact the terminaJe
or plug.
The battery may explode or leak, resulting in electrical shock or fire. This could
cause injury and damage the surroundings. In the event that a battery leaks and
the battery acid contacts eyes, mouth, skin or clothing, immediately flush with
water.
Be carefut not to bang the camera or subject it to strong impacts or shocks when
hanging it by the strap,
Be carefut 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.
° Places subject to streng sanmight.
- Places subject to temperatures above 40 °C (104 °F)=
= Humid or dusty areas.
These could cause leakage, overheating or an explosion of the battery, resulting in
electrical shock, fire, burns or other injuries.
High temperatures may cause deformation of the camera or battery charger
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prolonged periods.
Do not aim the camera at bright Hght sources (the sun, etc.).
Doing so may damage the image sensor.
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