Canon PowerShot ELPH 130 IS User Manual

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Advanced	Guide
Camera	Basics
Smart
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Other	Shooting	Modes
P	Mode
Wi-Fi	Functions
Setting	Menu
Accessories
Appendix
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Basic	Guide
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Initial Preparations
Prepare for shooting as follows.
Attaching the Strap
zzThread the end of the strap through the 
strap hole (), and then pull the other 
end of the strap through the loop on the 
threaded end (
).
Holding the Camera
zzPlace the strap around your wrist.
zzWhen shooting, keep your arms close to 
your body and hold the camera securely 
to prevent it from moving. Do not rest 
your fingers on the flash.
Charging the Batter y
Before use, charge the battery with the included charger. Be sure to charge 
the battery initially, because the camera is not sold with the battery charged.
1	 Insert	the	battery.
zzAfter aligning the  o marks on the battery 
and charger, insert the battery by pushing 
it in (
) and down ().
2	 Charge	the	battery.
zzCB-2LF: Flip out the plug () and plug 
the charger into a power outlet ().
zzCB-2LFE: Plug the power cord into the 
charger, then plug the other end into a 
power outlet.
XXThe charging lamp turns orange and 
charging begins.
XXWhen charging is finished, the lamp turns 
green.
3	 Remove	the	battery.
zzAfter unplugging the battery charger, 
remove the battery by pushing it in () 
and up ().
•	 To protect the battery and keep it in optimal condition, do not charge 
it continuously for more than 24 hours.
•	 For battery chargers that use a power cord, do not attach the 
charger or cord to other objects. Doing so could result in malfunction 
or damage to the product.
•	 For details on charging time and the number of shots and recording time \
possible with a fully charged battery, see Number of Shots/Recording Time, 
Playback Time (=
  141).
•	 Charged batteries gradually lose their charge, even when they are not us\
ed. 
Charge the battery on (or immediately before) the day of use.
•	 The charger can be used in areas with 100 – 240 V AC power (50/60 Hz). For 
power outlets in a different format, use a commercially available adapter for 
the plug. Never use an electrical transformer designed for traveling, wh\
ich may 
damage the battery.
CB-2LF
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Inserting the Batter y and Memor y Card
Insert the included battery and a memory card (sold separately).
Note that before using a new memory card (or a memory card formatted 
in another device), you should format the memory card with this camera \
(=
  109).
1	 Check	the	card’s	write-protect	tab.
zzRecording is not possible on memory 
cards with a write-protect tab when the 
tab is in the locked (downward) position. 
Slide the tab up until it clicks into the 
unlocked position.
2	 Open	the	cover.
zzSlide the cover () and open it ().
3	 Insert	the	battery.
zzWhile pressing the battery lock in the 
direction of the arrow, insert the battery 
as shown and push it in until it clicks into 
the locked position.
zzIf you insert the battery facing the wrong 
way, it cannot be locked into the correct 
position. Always confirm that the battery 
is facing the right way and locks when 
inserted.
Terminals Battery  Lock
4	 Insert	the	memory	card.
zzInsert the memory card facing as shown 
until it clicks into the locked position.
zzMake sure the memory card is facing the 
right way when you insert it. Inserting 
memory cards facing the wrong way may 
damage the camera.
5	 Close	the	cover.
zzLower the cover () and hold it down as 
you slide it, until it clicks into the closed 
position (
).
•	 For guidelines on how many shots or hours of recording can be saved on o\
ne 
memory card, see “Number of 4:3 Shots per Memory Card” ( =  141).
Removing	the	Battery	and	Memory	Card
Remove
	the	battery.
zzOpen the cover and press the battery 
lock in the direction of the arrow.
XXThe battery will pop up.
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Remove	the	memory	card.
zzPush the memory card in until it clicks, 
and then slowly release it.
XXThe memory card will pop up.
Setting the Date and Time
Set the current date and time correctly as follows if the [Date/Time] screen 
is displayed when you turn the camera on. Information you specify this w\
ay 
is recorded in image properties when you shoot, and it is used when you \
manage images by shooting date or print images showing the date.
You can also add a date stamp to shots, if you wish ( =
  37).
1	 Turn	the	camera	on.
zzPress the power button.
XXThe [Date/Time] screen is displayed.
2	 Set	the	date	and	time.
zzPress the  buttons to choose an 
option.
zzPress the  buttons to specify 
the date and time.
zzWhen finished, press the  button.
3	 Set	the	home	time	zone.
zzPress the  buttons to choose 
your home time zone.
4	 Finish	the	setup	process.
zzPress the  button when finished. 
After a confirmation message, the setting 
screen is no longer displayed.
zzTo turn off the camera, press the power 
button.
•	Unless you set the date, time, and home time zone, the [Date/Time] 
screen will be displayed each time you turn the camera on. Specify 
the correct information.
•	 To set daylight saving time (1 hour ahead), choose [] in step 2 and then 
choose [] by pressing the  buttons.
Changing	the	Date	and	TimeAdjust the date and time as follows.
1	 Access	the	camera	menu.
zzPress the  button.
       
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2	 Choose	[Date/Time].
zzMove the zoom lever to choose the [ 3] 
tab.
zzPress the  buttons to choose 
[Date/Time], and then press the  
button.
3	 Change	the	date	and	time.
zzFollow step 2 on  =  13 to adjust the 
settings.
zzPress the  button to close the 
menu.
•	 Date/time settings can be retained for about 3 weeks by the camera’s built-in 
date/time battery (backup battery) after the battery pack is removed.
•	 The date/time battery will be charged in about 4 hours once you insert a\
 
charged battery or connect the camera to an AC adapter kit (sold separately, 
=
  114), even if the camera is left off.
•	 Once the date/time battery is depleted, the [Date/Time] screen will be 
displayed when you turn the camera on. Follow the steps on  =
  13 to set the 
date and time.
Display Language
Change the display language as needed.
1	 Enter	Playback	mode.
zzPress the  button.
2	 Access	the	setting	screen.
zzPress and hold the < m> button, and 
then immediately press the < n> 
button.
3	 Set	the	display	language.
zzPress the  buttons to 
choose a language, and then press the 
 button.
XXOnce the display language has been set, 
the setting screen is no longer displayed.
•	 The current time is displayed if you wait too long in step 2 after press\
ing the 
 button before you press the  button. In this case, press the 
 button to dismiss the time display and repeat step 2.
•	 You can also change the display language by pressing the < n> button 
and choosing [Language 
] on the [3] tab.
       
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Still ImagesMovies
Tr ying the Camera Out
Follow these instructions to turn the camera on, shoot still images or 
movies, and then view them.
Shooting (Smart Auto)
For fully automatic selection of the optimal settings for specific scenes, 
simply let the camera determine the subject and shooting conditions.
1	 Turn	the	camera	on.
zzPress the power button.
XXThe startup screen is displayed.
2	 Enter	[ A ]	mode.
zzSet the mode switch to [
A].
zzAim the camera at the subject. The 
camera will make a slight clicking noise 
as it determines the scene.
XXIcons representing the scene and image 
stabilization mode are displayed in the 
upper right of the screen.
XXFrames displayed around any detected 
subjects indicate that they are in focus.
3	 Compose	the	shot.
zzTo zoom in and enlarge the subject, move 
the zoom lever toward <
i> (telephoto), 
and to zoom away from the subject, move 
it toward  (wide angle).
4	 Shoot.
Shooting
	Still	Images
Focus.
zzPress the shutter button lightly, halfway 
down. The camera beeps twice after 
focusing, and AF frames are displayed to 
indicate image areas in focus.
Shoot.
zzPress the shutter button all the way 
down.
XXAs the camera shoots, a shutter sound 
is played, and in low-light conditions, the 
flash fires automatically.
zzKeep the camera still until the shutter 
sound ends.
XXYour shot is only displayed until the 
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Shooting	Movies
Start	shooting.
zzPress the movie button. The camera 
beeps once as recording begins, and  
[
Rec] is displayed with the elapsed time.
XXBlack bars displayed on the top and 
bottom edges of the screen indicate 
image areas not recorded.
XXFrames displayed around any detected 
faces indicate that they are in focus.
zzOnce recording begins, take your finger 
off the movie button.
Finish	shooting.
zzPress the movie button again to stop 
shooting. The camera beeps twice as 
recording stops.
Elapsed Time
Viewing
After shooting images or movies, you can view them on the screen as 
follows.
1	 Enter	Playback	mode.
zzPress the  button.
XXYour last shot is displayed.
2	 Browse	through	your	images.
zzTo view the previous image, press the 
 button. To view the next image, 
press the  button.
zzTo access Scroll Display mode, press and 
hold the  buttons for at least one 
second. In this mode, press the  
buttons to browse through images.
zzTo return to single-image display, press 
the  button.
   
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zzMovies are identified by a [] icon. To 
play movies, go to step 3.
3	 Play	movies.
zzPress the  button, press the 
 buttons to choose [], and 
then press the  button again.
XXPlayback now begins, and after the movie 
is finished, [] is displayed.
zzTo adjust the volume, press the  
buttons.
•	 To switch to Shooting mode from Playback mode, press the shutter button 
halfway.
Erasing	the	ImagesYou can choose and erase unneeded images one by one. Be careful when 
erasing images, because they cannot be recovered.
1	 Choose	an	image	to	erase.
zzPress the  buttons to choose an 
image.
2	 Erase	the	image.
zzPress the  button, press the 
 buttons to choose [a], and 
then press the  button again.
zzAfter [Erase?] is displayed, press the 
 buttons to choose [Erase], and 
then press the  button.
XXThe current image is now erased.
zzTo cancel erasure, press the < q> 
buttons to choose [Cancel], and then 
press the  button.
•	 You can also erase all images at once ( =  75).
   
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Included Software, PDF Manuals
The software and PDF manuals on the included DIGITAL CAMERA Solution 
Disk (CD-ROM) (=  2) are introduced below, with instructions for 
installation, and saving images to a computer.
Software
After installing the software on the CD-ROM, you can do the following 
things on your computer.
CameraWindow
zzImport images and change camera settings
ImageBrowser	EX
zzManage images: view, search, and organize
zzPrint and edit images
Auto	Update	FunctionUsing the included software, you can update to the latest version, and 
download new functions via the Internet (some software excluded). Be s\
ure 
to install the software on a computer with an Internet connection so you\
 can 
use this function.
•	 Internet access is required to use this function, and any ISP account 
charges and access fees must be paid separately.
PDF Manuals
Camera	User	Guide
zzRefer to this guide for a more in-depth understanding of camera 
operation.
Software	Guide
zzRefer to this guide when using the included software. The guide can be 
accessed from the help system of included software (some software 
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System Requirements
The included software can be used on the following computers. Adobe 
Reader is required to view the PDF manuals.
Operating	System*1
Windows Macintosh
Windows 8
Windows 7 SP1
Windows Vista SP2
Windows XP SP3 Mac OS X 10.6
Mac OS X 10.7
Mac OS X 10.8*
2
Computer
Computers running one of the above operating systems 
(preinstalled), with an included USB port and Internet connection
Processor Still images: 1.6 GHz or higher, 
Movies: Core 2 Duo 1.66 GHz 
or higher Mac OS X 10.7 – 10.8: Core 2 
Duo or higher, 
Mac OS X 10.6: Core Duo 
1.83
 GHz or higher
RAM Still images
Windows 8 (64 bit), Windows 7 
(64 bit): 2 GB or more
Windows 8 (32 bit), Windows 7 
(32 bit), Windows Vista: 1
 GB 
or more
Windows XP: 512 MB or more
Movies
1 GB or more Mac OS X 10.7 – 10.8: 2 GB 
or more,
Mac OS X 10.6: 1 GB or more
Interfaces USB and Wi-Fi
Free
	Hard	Disk	Space 440 MB or more*3550 MB or more*3
Display
1024 x 768 resolution or higher
*1 Wi-Fi image transfer to a computer requires Windows 8, Windows 7 SP1, Mac OS X 
10.6.8, Mac OS X 10.7, or Mac OS X 10.8.2 or later.
*2
 Information on computer models compatible with Mac OS X 10.8 is available on the 
Apple website.
*3
 Includes Silverlight 5.1 (max. 100 MB). Additionally, in Windows XP, Microsoft .NET 
Framework 3.0 or later (max. 500 MB) must be installed. Installation m\
ay take some 
time, depending on computer performance.
•	 Check the Canon website for the latest system requirements, including 
supported OS versions.
Installing the Software
Windows 7 and Mac OS X 10.6 are used here for the sake of illustration.
Using the software auto update function, you can update to the latest 
version and download new functions via the Internet (some software 
excluded), so be sure to install the software on a computer with an Int\
ernet 
connection.
What	you	will	need:
zzComputer
zzInterface cable (=  2)
zzIncluded CD-ROM (DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk) ( =  2)
1	 Insert	the	CD-ROM	in	the	computer’s	CD-ROM	drive.
zzInsert the included CD-ROM (DIGITAL 
CAMERA Solution Disk) (=  2) in the 
computer’s CD-ROM drive.
zzOn a Macintosh computer, after inserting 
the disc, double-click the desktop disc 
icon to open it, and then double-click the 
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2	 Begin	the	installation.
zzClick [Easy Installation] and follow the 
on-screen instructions to complete the 
installation process.
3	 When	a	message	is	displayed	prompting	you	to	connect	the	camera,	connect	it	to	a	computer.
zzWith the camera turned off, open the 
cover (). With the smaller plug of the 
included interface cable ( =  2) in the 
orientation shown, insert the plug fully 
into the camera terminal (
).
zzInsert the larger plug of the interface 
cable in the computer’s USB port. For 
details about USB connections on the 
computer, refer to the computer user 
manual.
4	 Install	the	files.
zzTurn the camera on, and follow the 
on-screen instructions to complete the 
installation process.
XXThe software will connect to the Internet 
to update to the latest version and 
download new functions. Installation may 
take some time, depending on computer 
performance and the Internet connection.
zzClick [Finish] or [Restart] on the screen 
after installation and remove the CD-
ROM when the desktop is displayed.
zzTurn the camera off and disconnect the 
cable.
•	 When not connected to the Internet, there are the following limitations.\
-
 The screen in step 3 will not be displayed.
- Some functions may not be installed.
•	 The first time you connect the camera to the computer, drivers will be installed, 
so it may take a few minutes until camera images are accessible.
•	 If you have several cameras that were bundled with ImageBrowser EX on th\
e 
included CD-ROMs, be sure to use each camera with their included CD-ROM \
and follow the on-screen installation instructions for each. Doing so wi\
ll ensure 
that each camera will receive the correct updates and new functions via \
the 
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