Canon PowerShot SD1300IS User manual

Canon

RwerShot

1300

I I C105

DIGITAL

EL?H

1/'

Getting

Started

Make sure you read this guide before using the camera.

Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future.

Please use this manual along with the

PDF

manuals included

the CD-ROM

(p.

2).

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Checking

the

Package

Contents

Check if the following items are included

your camera package. If anything

missing, contact the retailer from which you purchased the camera.

Cable

AVC-DC400

"Canon

Customer

Support"

Leaflet

Battery

Charger

CB-2L

Y/CB-2L

19/

Wrist

Strap

WS-DC7

Warranty

Card

Battery

Pack

NB-6L

(with

Terminal

Cover)

DIGITAL CAMERA

Solution

Disk

Camera

Interface

Cable

IFC-400PCU

Getting

Started

(This

Guide)

Using the PDF Manuals

Also refer to the PDF manuals

the CD-ROM. After installation, shortcut icons

appear on the desktop. If the software installation fails, you can find the manuals

the Readme folder

the CD-ROM.

Camera

User

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 aprinter (sold

separately) and print.

Software

Guide

Read when you want to use the included software.

Amemory card is not included.

Adobe Reader is required to view the

PDF

manuals.

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

acamera or accessory, including memory

cards, that results

the failure

image to

recorded or to

recorded

in away 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

the copyright holder. Please

advised that

certain cases the copying

images from performances, exhibitions, or commercial properties

means

acamera 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

only effective

the country

sale. If there

problem with the camera while abroad, please return it to the country

sale

before proceeding with awarranty claim to aCanon Customer Support Help

Desk. For Canon Customer Support contacts, please see the customer

support list supplied with your camera.

LCD Monitor

The LCD monitor is produced with extremely high-precision

manufacturing techniques. More than

99.990/0

the pixels operate to

specification, but occasionally non-performing pixels may appear as bright

or dark dots. This

not amalfunction and has no effect on the recorded

image.

The LCD monitor may

covered with athin 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

extended period as the

camera body may become warm. This is not amalfunction.

Safety

Precautions

Before using the camera, please ensure that you read the safety precautions

described below. Always ensure that the camera

operated correctly.

The safety precautions noted

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

&Caution

Caution

Camera

Denotes the possibility of serious injury or death.

Denotes the possibility of injury.

Denotes the possibility of damage to the equipment.

"AWarning .

not trigger the flash

close proximity to people's eyes.

Exposure to the intense light produced by the flash could damage eyesight.

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 achild's neck could result

asphyxiation.

Memory card: Dangerous if swallowed. If this occurs, contact adoctor immediately.

not attempt to disassemble or alter any part of the equipment unless

expressly indicated to do so

this guide.

To avoid the risk of injury, do not touch the interior of the camera if it has been

dropped or otherwise damaged,

Stop operating the camera immediately if

emits smoke, astrange smell, or

otherwise behaves abnormally.

not use organic solvents such as alcohol, benzine, or thinner to clean the

equipment.

not allow liquids or foreign objects to enter the camera.

This could result

fire or electrical shock.

If liquid orforeign objects come into contact with the camera interior, immediately turn the

camera power

off

and remove the battery.

Use only recommended power sources.

Using other power sources could result

fire or electrical shock.

Safety Precautions

Battery

and

Battery

Charger

Use

only

recommended

batteries.

not

place the battery near

direct

flame.

not

let the battery come into

contact

with

water

(e.g. sea water)

other

liquids.

not

attempt

disassemble, alter

apply

heat

the battery.

Avoid

dropping

subjecting

the

battery

severe

impacts.

This may cause explosions or leaks, resulting

fire, injury and damage to the

surroundings.

the event that abattery leaks and the eyes, mouth, skin or clothing

contacts these substances, immediately flush with water and seek medical assistance.

Ifthe battery charger becomes wet, unplug it from the outlet and consult your camera

distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk.

Use

only

the

specified

battery

charger

charge

the

battery.

Unplug

the

power

cord

periodically

and

wipe

away

any

dust

and

dirt

that has

collected

on the plug, the

exterior

the

power

outlet, and the

surrounding

area.

not

handle the

power

cord

with

wet

hands.

not

use the

equipment

in a

manner

that

exceeds the rated capacity

the

electrical

outlet

wiring

accessories. Do

not

use

the

power

cord

plug are

damaged,

not

fUlly

plugged

into

the

outlet.

not

allow

dirt

metal

objects

(such

pins

keys)

contact

the

charger

terminals

plug.

This could result

fire or electrical shock.

Other

Warnings

not

play

the

supplied

CD-ROM(s) in any

player

that

does

not

support

data CD-ROMs.

Playing the CD-ROM(s)

audio

player(music player) could damage the speakers.

It is also possible to suffer hearing loss from listening with headphones to the loud sounds

of aCD-ROM played on amusic

player.

,ACaution .

careful

not

bang the camera

subject

strong

impacts

shocks

when

hanging

the strap.

Be careful

not

bump

push

strongly

on the lens.

This could damage the camera or lead to injury.

Avoid

using,

placing

storing

the camera in the

following

places.

-Places subject to strong sunlight.

-Places subject to temperatures above

40°C

(104

OF).

-Humid or dusty areas.

These could cause leakage, overheating or an explosion of the battery, resulting

electrical shock, fire, burns or other injuries. High temperatures may also cause

deformation of the casing.

Safety

Precautions

When

using

the flash, be

careful

not

cover

with

your

fingers

clothing.

This could result

burns or damage to the flash.

Caution .

not

aim

the camera

bright

light

sources

(the sun, etc.).

Doing

may cause malfunctions or damage the image sensor.

When

using

the

camera on abeach

at a

windy

location,

be careful

not

allow

dust

sand

enter

the

camera.

This may cause the camera to malfunction.

regular

use,

small

amounts

smoke

may

emitted

from

the flash.

This is due to the high intensity

the flash burning dust and foreign materials stuckto the

front ofthe unit. Please use acotton swab to remove dirt, dust or otherforeign matterfrom

the flash to prevent heat build-up and damage to the unit.

Unplug

the

battery

charger

from

the

power

outlet

after

recharging

is complete,

when

you

are

not

using

it.

not

place

anything,

such

cloth

top

the

battery

charger

while

charging.

Leaving the unit plugged

for along period of time may cause it to overheat and distort,

resulting

fire.

Remove and

store

the

battery

when

you

are

not

using

the camera.

If the battery is left inside the camera, damage caused by leakage may occur.

Before

you

discard

battery,

cover

the

terminals

with

tape

other

insulators.

Contacting other metal materials

waste containers may lead to fire or explosions.

not

place the battery

near

pets.

Pets biting the battery could cause leakage, overheating or explosion, resulting

fire or

injuries.

not

sit

down

with

the camera in

your

pocket.

Doing

may cause malfunctions or damage the LCD monitor.

When

putting

the

camera in

your

bag, ensure

that

hard

objects

not

come

into

contact

with

the LCD

monitor.

not

attach

accessories

the

strap.

Doing

may cause malfunctions or damage the LCD monitor.

Table

Contents

Checking the Package Contents 2

Read This First 3

Safety Precautions 4

Attaching the Strap/Holding the Camera 7

Charging the Battery 8

Compatible Memory Cards (Sold Separately) 10

Inserting the Battery and Memory Card 10

Setting the Date and Time 13

Setting the Display Language 15

Formatting Memory Cards 16

Pressing the Shutter Button 17

Taking Pictures (Smart Auto) 18

Viewing Images 22

Erasing Images 23

Shooting Movies 24

Viewing Movies 26

Transferring Images to aComputer for Viewing 27

Accessories

Separately Sold Accessories

Attaching

the

Strap/Holding.'.,

....

::,.,

. .

...

,,:,:.-1

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.

sure that your fingers do not block the flash.

Strap

Charging

the

Battery

Use the included charger to charge the battery Be sure to charge the battery

not charged at the time

purchase.

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CB-2LYE

Remove the cover.

Insert the battery.

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Align the

marks

the battery and

charger, then insert the battery by sliding

rI) and down

I])

JCharge the battery.

For CB-2LY: Flip out the plug

and plug

the charger into apower outlet @ .

For CB-2LYE: Plug the power cord into

the charger, then plug the other end into a

power outlet.

The charge lamp lights red and charging

starts.

The charge lamp will light green when

charging has finished. Charging takes

approx. 1hour and 55 minutes.

jIRemove the battery.

--I'

Unplug the battery charger from the power

outlet, then remove the battery by sliding it

in])

and

® .

protect the battery

and

prolong its

life,

not charge it for longer

than

hours continuously.

Charging the Battery

Approximate Number of Shots That Can Be Taken

Number

Shots 240

Playback Time (Hours) 7

The number of shots that can be taken

based

the Camera &Imaging Products

Association (CIPA) measurement standard.

Under some shooting conditions, the number of shots that can

taken may be less

than mentioned above.

Battery Charge Indicator

An icon or message will appear on the screen indicating the battery's charge

state.

Display

ill

(]]

(Blinking red)

"Change the battery pack."

Summary

Sufficient charge.

Slightly depleted, but sufficient.

Nearly depleted. Charge the battery.

Depleted. Recharge the battery.

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@Using the battery and charger effectively

Charge the battery on the day,

the day before, it will

used.

Charged batteries continue to discharge naturally even ifthey are not used.

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/ .

Attach the cover

acharged battery so that

the'"

mark

visible.

How

store the battery for long periods:

Deplete and remove the battery from the camera. Attach the terminal cover

and store the battery. Storing abattery for long periods

time (about ayear)

without depleting it may shorten its life span or affect its performance.

The battery charger can also be used when abroad.

The charger can be used

regions that have 100 -240 V(50/60 Hz)

power.

If the plug does not fit the outlet, use acommercially available plug adapter.

not use electrical transformers for foreign travel

they will cause damage.

The battery may develop abulge.

This

anormal characteristic

the battery and does not indicate aproblem.

However, ifthe battery bulges to the point where it will

longer fit into the

camera, please contact aCanon Customer Support Help Desk.

If the battery

quickly depleted even after charging,

has reached the

end of its life span.

Purchase anew battery.

Compatible

Memory

Cards

(Sold

Separately)

memory cards (2GB and less)*

SOHC memory cards (More than 2GB, up to and including 32 GB)*

SOXC memory cards (More than

GB)*~'

MultiMediaCards

MMCplus memory cards

HC MMCplus memory cards

*This memory

card

complies with the

standards.

Some

cards

may

not

operate properly depending

the brand of card used.

Depending

your computer's as version,

SOXC

memory cards may

(J)

not

recognized when using acommercially available card reader.

Check

make sure that your as supports this function beforehand.

Inserting

the

Battery

andMe.m~1

Insert the included battery and amemory card (sold separately).

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Check the card's write-protect tab.

Ifthe memory card has awrite-protect tab,

you will not be able to record images if the

tab is

the locked position. Slide the tab

up until you hear aclick.

Open the cover.

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Slide the cover

and open it @ .

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