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- Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 1
Camera User Guide ENGLISH • Make sure you read this guide before using the camera. • Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future. - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 2
Interface Cable IFC-400PCU AV Cable AVC-DC400 Wrist Strap WS-DC7 Getting Started DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk Warranty Card "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 - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 3
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 operate to specification, but occasionally - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 4
What Do You Want to Do? 4 Shoot Shoot, leaving it to the camera to make settings 24 Shoot to match special conditions 54 - 56 Take good people shots IF V w P Portraits (p. 54) At night (p. 54) Kids and pets (p. 55) - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 5
Shoot movies 30 View movies 32, 104 2Print Easily print pictures 134 Save Save images to a computer 34 3Other Turn off sounds 48 Use the camera abroad 15, 146 Understand what is displayed on the screen 160 5 - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 6
to Do 4 Conventions Used in this Guide ........8 Safety Precautions 9 1 Getting Started 13 Changing the Screen Brightness .....49 Returning the Camera to Default Settings 50 Low Level Memory the Flash Off 63 Zooming in Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom 64 Inserting the Date and Time 66 Using - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 7
80 Customizing the Self-Timer 81 Shooting Using a TV Monitor .......... 82 Changing the Composition with the Focus Lock 82 5 Getting More Out of Your Camera 83 Changing the AF Frame Mode........ 84 Magnifying the Focal Point 85 Shooting with the AF Lock 86 Shooting with Servo AF 87 Changing - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 8
168 Specifications 169 Index 173 Conventions Used in this Guide • Icons are used in the text to represent the camera buttons and Right button) (Left button) (Down button) • : Troubleshooting tips. • : Hints for getting more out of your camera. • : Things you should be careful about. • - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 9
any part of the equipment unless expressly indicated to do so in 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 it emits smoke, a strange smell, or otherwise behaves abnormally - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 10
with water and seek medical assistance. If the 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 to charge the battery. • Unplug the power cord periodically and wipe - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 11
may cause it to overheat and distort, resulting in 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 or other insulators. Contacting other - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 12
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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 - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 14
Charging the Battery Use the included charger to charge the battery. Be sure to charge the battery as it is not charged at the time of purchase. Remove the cover. CB-2LV CB-2LVE Insert the battery. ● Align the S marks on the battery and charger, then insert the battery by sliding it in and down . - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 15
store the battery for long periods: Deplete and remove the battery from the camera. Attach the terminal cover and store the battery. Storing a battery for long problem. However, if the battery bulges to the point where it will no longer fit into the camera, please contact a Canon Customer Support - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 16
'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 Battery and Memory Card Insert the included battery and a memory card (sold separately). Check the card's write - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 17
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. Terminals Close the cover. ● Close the cover , and press downward as you slide it until it clicks into place . What if [Memory card locked - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 18
shots 4 GB 1058 16 GB 4334 • 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 - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 19
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 , 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 - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 20
the date and time. ● Follow Steps 2 and 3 on p. 19 to adjust the setting. ● Pressing the n button will close the menu. Date/Time battery • The camera has a built-in date/time battery (backup battery) that allows the date/time settings to be retained for about three weeks after the battery pack - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 21
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. X The settings screen will appear. Set the display language. ● Press the - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 22
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 - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 23
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 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 - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 24
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 - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 25
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. Shoot. ● Press the shutter button fully. X The camera will play the shutter sound and shoot. The flash will automatically fire in low light - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 26
Human Subjects/ Landscapes * Close Subjects - - Icon Background Color Gray Light Blue Orange Dark Blue * Appears when the scene is dark and the camera is attached to a tripod. Under certain conditions, the icon that appears may not match the actual scene. Especially when there is an orange - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 27
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 can shoot within the effective 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 - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 28
while the lens is retracted will turn off the power. Switching to Shooting mode Pressing the shutter button halfway while in Playback mode switches the camera to Shooting mode. 28 - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 29
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 to - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 30
can automatically select all settings so that you can shoot movies just by pressing the shutter button. If you continue shooting for a long time, the camera may become warm. This is not a malfunction. Enter E mode. ● Set the mode switch to E. Shooting Time Compose the shot. ● Moving the zoom lever - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 31
shutter button while shooting. The sound the buttons make will be recorded in the 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 - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 32
Viewing Movies You can view the movies you have shot on the screen. Enter Playback mode. ● Press the 1 button. X The last image you shot will appear. X appears on movies. Choose a movie. ● Press the qr buttons to choose a movie. Play the movie. ● After pressing the m button, press the op - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 33
's capabilities. • If you use the supplied software to copy the movie back onto the memory card, you can play back the movie smoothly with the camera. For enhanced playback you can also connect the - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 34
can use the included software to transfer images you have shot with the camera to a computer for viewing. If you are already using ZoomBrowser EX/ Hard Disk Space Windows 7 Windows Vista (including Service Pack 1 and 2) Windows XP Service Pack 2, Service Pack 3 The above OS should be pre-installed - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 35
in the computer's CD-ROM drive. ● Place the supplied CD-ROM (DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk) (p. 2) into the computer's CD-ROM drive. Begin installation. ● Click [Easy Installation] and follow the on- screen instructions to proceed with the installation. ● If the [User Account Control] window appears - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 36
computer. For connection details, refer to the user guide provided with the computer. Turn on the camera. ● Press the 1 button to turn on the camera. Open CameraWindow. Windows ● Click [Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow]. X CameraWindow will appear. ● If CameraWindow does - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 37
to modify the program. • Click [Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow], then click [OK]. • Double click . Transfer and View Images CameraWindow. ● Turn off the camera and unplug the cable. ● For further operations, refer to the Software Guide. You can transfer images without - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 38
WS-DC7 DIGITAL CAMERA Battery Pack NB-4L* Solution Disk (with Terminal Cover) Battery Charger CB-2LV/CB-2LVE* AV Cable AVC-DC400* Interface Cable IFC-400PCU* *Also available for purchase separately. Memory Card Card Reader Windows/Macintosh Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers Compact - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 39
AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC60 This kit lets you power the camera using household power. Recommended for powering the camera for an extended period of time or when connecting to a computer or printer. Cannot be used to charge the battery inside the camera. AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC10 can also be used. Battery - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 40
Cable HTC-100 Use this cable to connect the camera to the HDMI™ terminal on a high-definition TV set. Printers SELPHY series PIXMA series Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers By connecting your camera to a Canon-brand PictBridge compliant printer, you can print your images without having to - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 41
2 Learning More This chapter explains the parts of the camera and what appears on the screen, as well as the basic operating instructions. 41 - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 42
Components Guide Lamp (pp. 59 - 61, 67, 148) Lens Shutter Button (p. 23) Zoom Lever Shooting: i (Telephoto) / a Shooting mode. You can leave it to the camera to select settings for fully automatic shooting (p. 24). You can shoot with the best settings for the scene (p. 54) or choose settings - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 43
Components Guide Indicator (p. 45) Screen (LCD Monitor) (p. 44) 1 (Playback) Button (pp. 28, 107) HDMI Terminal (p. 116) A/V OUT (Audio/Video Output) (p. 115) / DIGITAL Terminal (pp. 36, 134) Mode Switch (p. 42) n Button (p. 47) l (Display) Button (p. 44) b (Exposure Compensation) (p. 71) / o - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 44
. However, Simple Information Display is not available. You can change the display that appears first by pressing the n button to choose the 4 tab, then setting [Review Info] (p. 149). 44 - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 45
dark, and in this way you can judge the exposure. Indicator The indicator on the back of the camera (p. 43) will light or blink depending on the camera's status. Colors Green Orange Status Lights Blinks Lights Blinks Operation Status Shooting preparation complete/Display off (p. 146) Recording - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 46
FUNC. Menu - Basic Operations Commonly used shooting functions can be set with the FUNC. menu. The menu items and options differ depending on the mode (pp. 162 - 165). You can also use the FUNC. menu in Playback mode. Display the FUNC. menu. ● Press the m button. Available Options Menu Items - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 47
MENU - Basic Operations Various functions can be set from the menus. The menu items are organized under tabs, such as for shooting (4) and playback (1). The available menu items differ depending on the mode (pp. 162 - 165). Display the menu. ● Press the n button. Choose a tab. ● Press the qr buttons - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 48
Changing the Sound Settings You can silence or adjust the volume of camera sounds. Muting Sounds Display the menu. ● Press the n button. Choose [Mute]. ● Press the qr buttons to choose the 3 tab. ● Press the op buttons to choose [ - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 49
3 tab. ● Pressing the l button again for more than one second will return the screen to the original brightness. • The next time you turn on the camera, the screen will be at the brightness setting chosen in the 3 tab. • When you have set the brightness to its highest setting in the 3 tab - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 50
op buttons to choose [Reset All], then press the m button. Reset the settings. ● Press the qr buttons to choose [OK], then press the m button. X The camera will reset to the default settings. Are there functions that cannot be reset? • The [Date/Time] (p. 19) in the 3 tab, [Language] (p. 21), [Video - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 51
. ● Press the m button. About low level formatting If the [Memory card error] message appears, or if the camera does not work correctly, performing a low level format may solve the problem. Copy the images from the memory card to a computer or other device before performing a low level format. 51 - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 52
]. When stopping low level formatting, the data will be erased but the memory card can be used without problem. Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down) To save battery power, the camera shuts down automatically when it is not operated for a certain time. Power Saving during Shooting The screen will - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 53
as how to use common functions, such as the self-timer. • When you choose a Shooting mode that matches a particular set of conditions, the camera will automatically select any necessary settings. All you need do is press the shutter button to take an optimized picture. • This chapter assumes the - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 54
Shooting in Various Conditions The camera will select the necessary settings for the conditions in which you wish to shoot when you choose ● Lets you take beautiful snapshots of city nightscapes or people against night backgrounds. ● If you hold the camera firmly, you can take pictures with reduced - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 55
, the ISO speed will be set higher and the shutter speed faster than in A mode so that you can shoot in dark places with reduced camera shake and subject blur. ● A recording pixel setting of will appear, and the image will be fixed at 2144 x 1608 pixels. wTake shots of people at - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 56
snowy backgrounds. tTake shots of fireworks (Fireworks) ● Lets you take shots of fireworks in vivid colors. In t mode, attach the camera to a tripod to prevent the camera from moving and blurring the image. Additionally, you should set [IS Mode] to [Off] (p. 150). In F, V, ' or S mode, images may - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 57
Adding Effects and Shooting You can add various effects to images when shooting. Shoot with the effects of a fish-eye lens (Fish-eye Effect) Lets you shoot with the distorting effect of a fish-eye lens. Choose . ● Choose in Steps 1 - 2 on p. 54. Choose an effect. ● Press the l button. X [Effect - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 58
zoom lever to change the frame size, and press the op buttons to change the frame position. ● Press the l button. Shoot. • Holding the camera vertically will change the orientation of the frame. • Since you may not achieve the expected results depending on the shooting conditions, try taking some - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 59
detection. Press the p button again to resume smile detection. What if a smile is not detected? Smiles are easier to detect if the subject faces the camera, and opens their mouth enough to show some teeth when smiling. Changing the number of shots Press the l button, then press op buttons to choose - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 60
appears around the face of the person who will wink. Press the shutter button fully. X The camera will enter shooting stand-by, and [Wink to take picture] will appear on the screen. Face the camera and wink. ● The shutter will release approximately 2 seconds after a wink is detected from the person - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 61
detected, the shutter will release approximately 15 seconds later. • If there are no people in the shot when the shutter button is pressed fully, the camera will shoot after a person enters the shot and winks. Using the Face Self-Timer To take a photo that includes the photographer, such as a group - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 62
Using the Face Self-Timer Join the subjects and look at the camera. X When the camera detects a new face, the lamp and sound will speed up (the lamp remains lit when the flash will fire), and two seconds later the shutter - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 63
return the setting to . What if the indicator blinks orange and a flashing appears? When you press the shutter button halfway in low light conditions where camera shake is likely, the indicator will blink orange and a flashing will appear on the screen. Attach the - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 64
zoom factor without image deterioration has been reached, and the zoom factor will appear when you release the zoom lever. Move it toward i again. X The digital zoom will zoom in even further on the subject. What if the zoom factor appears in blue? Images shot at zoom factors that appear in - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 65
of the lens can be increased by an equivalent of 1.7x or 2.1x. This enables a faster shutter speed and less chance of camera shake than the zoom (including digital zoom) used by itself at the same zoom factor. The images may appear coarse, however, depending on the combination of recording pixel - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 66
date and time may be printed twice. • Use the DPOF print settings (p. 136) to print. • Use the included software to print. Refer to the Software Guide for details. • Print using printer functions. Refer to the Personal Printing - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 67
Using the Self-Timer The self-timer can be used to shoot a group photo that includes the photographer. The camera will activate approximately 10 seconds after the shutter button is pressed. Press the p button. Choose Ò. ● Press the op buttons to choose Ò, then press the m button. X - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 68
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use the various functions in G mode to progressively advance your shooting skills. • This chapter assumes that the mode switch is set to 4 and the camera is in G mode. • G stands for Program AE. • Before attempting to shoot using a function explained in this chapter in modes other than G mode, check - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 70
Shooting in Program AE You can choose the settings for various functions to suit your preferences. AE stands for Auto Exposure. Set the mode switch to 4 (p. 42). Choose G. ● Choose G in Step 2 on p. 54 and press the m button. Adjust the settings according to your purposes (pp. 71 - 81). Shoot. What - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 71
Adjusting the Brightness (Exposure Compensation) You can adjust the standard exposure set by the camera in 1/3-stop increments in the range of -2 to +2. Enter Exposure Compensation mode. ● Press the o button. Adjust the brightness. ● While watching the screen, press the qr - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 72
the zoom bar appears on the screen. When shooting in Macro mode, the camera cannot focus in the range of the yellow bar. • When zooming within more reliably on the far away subjects only (3 m or more away from your camera). Choose u. ● After pressing the q button, press the qr buttons to choose u, - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 73
an option, then press the m button. X The setting you chose will appear on the screen. If you choose , you cannot use Digital Zoom (p. 64) or Digital TeleConverter (p. 65). Changing the Compression Ratio (Image Quality) You can choose from the following two levels of compression ratio (image quality - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 74
82367 30174 123550 1403 5746 2873 11766 • The values in the table are measured according to Canon standards and may change depending on the subject, memory card and camera settings. Approximate Values for Paper Size A2 A3 A4, Letter size 5" x 7" Postcard size 3.5" x 5" ● Suitable for - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 75
images, but there may be an increased chance of image blurring in certain shooting conditions. • Raising the ISO speed results in a faster shutter speed, reducing camera shake and letting the flash reach greater distances to the subject. The images, however, will appear coarse. • When the - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 76
(3-wavelength) fluorescent lighting Fluorescent Warm-white fluorescent, cool-white fluorescent, warm-white-type (3-wavelength) fluorescent lighting Fluorescent H Daylight fluorescent, daylight-type (3-wavelength) fluorescent lighting Custom Manually sets a custom white balance. 76 - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 77
with a plain, white colored subject, then press the l button. X The tint on the screen will change after recording the white balance data. If you change camera settings after recording white balance data, the tone may not turn out properly. 77 - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 78
press the m button again. ● Press the op buttons to choose W, then press the m button. Shoot. X As long as you hold the shutter button down, the camera will shoot successive images. • Cannot be used with the self-timer (pp. 67, 80, 81) or (pp. 59 - 61). • Continuous shooting speed increases in mode - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 79
Changing the Tone of an Image (My Colors) You can change the tone of an image to sepia or black and white when shooting. Choose My Colors. ● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose , then press the m button again. Choose an option. ● Press the op buttons to choose an option, - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 80
gets. ● Press the l button to accept the setting. Shooting Using the Two Second SelfTimer The camera will shoot approximately two seconds after the shutter button is pressed, avoiding any camera shake that occurs when pressing the shutter button. Choose Î. ● After pressing the p button, press the - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 81
Customizing the Self-Timer You can set the time delay (0 - 30 seconds) and the number of shots (1 - 10 shots). Choose $. ● Press the p button, then press the op buttons to choose $, then press the n button. Choose the settings. ● Press the op buttons to choose [Delay] or [Shots]. ● Press the qr - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 82
in "Viewing Images on a TV" (p. 115). • Shooting procedures are the same as when using the camera screen. TV display is not available when using HDMI Cable HTC-100 (sold separately) to connect the camera to a high-definition TV. Changing the Composition with the Focus Lock While you keep the shutter - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 83
of Chapter 4 and explains how to take pictures using various functions. • This chapter assumes that the mode switch is set to 4 and the camera is in G mode. • The sections "Shooting Long Exposures" (p. 94), "Changing the Color and Shooting" (p. 95) and "Shooting Stitch Assist Images" (p. 98) assume - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 84
camera is pointed at subjects, a white frame appears on the face the camera will appear on faces on which the camera focuses. If a face is not will appear on the areas the camera focuses on when the shutter button is camera may mistakenly identify non-human subjects as a face. • If the camera cannot - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 85
choose the [AF Frame Size] menu item and [Small] option. • The setting is configured to [Normal] when the Digital Zoom (p. 64) or Digital Tele-converter (p. 65) is used. If the camera cannot focus when you press the shutter button halfway, the AF frame will turn yellow and will appear. Magnifying - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 86
Shooting with the AF Lock The focus can be locked. After locking the focus, the focal distance will not change even when you release your finger from the shutter button. Lock the focus. ● Keep the shutter button pressed halfway and press the q button. X The focus locks and % appears on the screen. ● - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 87
to choose [On]. Focus. ● The focus and exposure will be maintained where the blue AF frame appears while you press the shutter button halfway. • The camera may not be able to focus in some conditions. • If a correct exposure cannot be obtained, the shutter speed and aperture value appear in orange - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 88
Changing the Metering Mode You can change the Metering mode (brightness measuring function) to match the shooting conditions. Choose the Metering mode. ● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose , then press the m button again. Choose an option. ● Press the op buttons to choose - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 89
can lock the exposure and shoot, or set the focus and exposure separately to shoot. AE stands for "Auto Exposure" Lock the exposure. ● Point the camera toward the subject and press the o button while pressing the shutter button halfway. X When & appears, the exposure will be locked. ● If you release - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 90
... will appear on the screen. Shoot. ● Even if the flash fires, ensure that the subject does not move until the shutter sound ends. Attach the camera to a tripod to prevent the camera from moving and blurring the image. You should set the [IS Mode] to [Off] when shooting with a tripod (p. 150). 90 - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 91
or dark and automatically adjust them to the optimum brightness when shooting. Also, when the overall image is lacking in contrast, the camera will automatically correct the image for a sharper impression when shooting. Choose [i-Contrast]. ● Press the n button, choose the 4 tab, and then choose the - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 92
Red-Eye Correction You can automatically correct red-eye that occurs in images taken with the flash. Choose [Flash Settings]. ● Press the n button to choose [Flash Settings] in the 4 tab, then press the m button. Adjust the setting. ● Press the op buttons to choose [RedEye Corr.] and press the qr - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 93
Checking for Shut Eyes When the camera detects the possibility that people have their eyes shut, appears. Choose [Blink Detection]. ● Press the n button, choose the 4 tab, and then choose the [Blink Detection] - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 94
You can set the shutter speed to a range between 1 and 15 seconds to shoot long exposures. However, you should attach the camera to a tripod to prevent the camera from moving and blurring the image. Choose ≈. ● Follow Steps 1 - 2 on p. 54 to choose ≈. Choose the shutter speed. ● Press the o button - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 95
Changing the Color and Shooting You can change the look of an image when shooting. However, depending on shooting conditions the image may become coarse, or the colors may not come out as expected. Color Accent You can choose to retain a single color and change the rest to black and white in a - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 96
Changing the Color and Shooting Color Swap You can swap one color in an image for another when recording it. You can only swap one color. Choose Y. ● Follow Steps 1 - 2 on p. 54 to choose Y. Press the l button. X The unchanged image and the Color Swap image will both display. ● The default setting - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 97
Changing the Color and Shooting Specify the range of colors to be swapped. ● Press the op buttons to change the range of colors to be retained. ● Choose a negative value to limit the range of colors. Choose a positive value to extend the range of colors to similar colors. ● Pressing the l button - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 98
the same procedures. Finish shooting. ● Press the m button. Merge the images on a computer. ● For details on how to merge the images, refer to the Software Guide. This function is not available when a TV is used as the monitor (p. 82). 98 - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 99
6 Using Various Functions for Shooting Movies This chapter provides more advanced information than the "Shooting Movies" and "Viewing Movies" sections of Chapter 1. • This chapter assumes that the mode switch is set to E. • Press the 1 button to enter Playback mode before playing back or editing - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 100
Changing the Movie Mode You can choose between three Movie modes. E Standard > Color Accent z Color Swap Set the mode switch to E. Choose a Movie mode. ● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose E, then press the m button again. ● Press the op buttons to choose a mode, then - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 101
. 27 min. 37 sec. 46 min. 46 sec. 3 hrs. 11 min. 32 sec. 2 hrs. 23 min. 41 sec. 9 hrs. 48 min. 19 sec. • Based on Canon's testing standards. • Recording will automatically stop when the clip file size reaches 4 GB, or when the recording time reaches approximately 10 minutes when shooting in - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 102
AE Lock/Exposure Shift You can lock the exposure or change it in 1/3 steps within a range of ±2 before shooting. Focus. ● Press the shutter button halfway to focus. Lock the exposure. ● After releasing the shutter button, press the o button to lock the exposure. The exposure shift bar appears. ● - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 103
in > or z. • Zooming in Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom) (p. 64) You can use the digital zoom while shooting, but the optical zoom cannot be used off the AF Assist Beam (p. 148)* • Displaying the Overlay (p. 150)* [3:2 Guide] is not available. • Changing the IS-Mode Settings (p. 150)* You can - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 104
down the m button.) Next frame (Fast forward if you hold down the m button.) Display the last frame * Edit (p. 105) Appears when connected to a PictBridge compliant printer (p. 134). Refer to the Personal Printing Guide for details. 104 - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 105
Editing You can trim the beginnings and ends of recorded movies in one-second increments. Movie Editing Panel Movie Editing Bar Choose *. ● In Step 3 on p. 32, choose * from the displayed movie control panel, then press the m button. X The movie editing panel and the movie editing bar will appear. - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 106
Editing Check the edited movie. ● Press the op buttons to choose (Play), then press the m button. The edited movie will play. ● To edit the movie again, repeat Step 2. ● To cancel editing, press the op buttons, and choose . After pressing the m button, press the qr buttons to choose [OK], and press - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 107
Playback and Editing Functions This chapter explains various ways to play back and edit images. • Press the 1 button to enter Playback mode before operating the camera. • It may not be possible to play back or edit images that have been edited on a computer, had their file name changed, or have been - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 108
Quickly Searching Images Searching Images Using Index Display Displaying multiple images at a time lets you quickly find the image you want. Move the zoom lever toward g. X Images will display in an index. ● Move the zoom lever toward g to increase the number of images. The number of images - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 109
Searching Images by Scrolling Pressing the qr buttons for more than one second will display images in a line letting you quickly search them. You can also jump by the shooting date (Scroll Display). Choose an image. ● If you set single image playback and press the qr buttons for more than one second - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 110
Viewing Images in Filtered Playback Search filters View the filtered images. ● Press the op buttons to choose a filter for playback, then press the m button (except for ). X Filtered playback starts and a yellow frame appears. ● If you press the qr buttons, only the chosen target images will - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 111
Viewing Slideshows You can automatically play back images recorded to a memory card. Each image displays for approximately 3 seconds. Choose .. ● Press the m button to choose ., in the FUNC. menu, then press the m button again. Choose a transition effect. ● Press the op buttons to choose an effect - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 112
Viewing Slideshows Changing Settings You can set a slideshow to repeat, or change transition effects and the time that slideshow images are displayed. You can choose from six transition effects when switching between images. Choose [Slideshow]. ● Press the n button to choose [Slideshow] in the 1 tab - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 113
Checking the Focus You can magnify the area of a recorded image that was inside the AF Frame, or the area of a face that was detected, to check the focus. Press the l button, and switch to the focus check display (p. 44). X A white frame will appear where the AF frame or face was when the focus was - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 114
Magnifying Images Approximate Location of Displayed Area Move the zoom lever toward k. ● The display will zoom in on the image and will appear. If you continue to hold the zoom lever, it will continue to zoom in up to a maximum factor of 10x. ● If you press the opqr buttons, you can move the - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 115
TV, and unplug the cable. What if the images don't properly display on the TV? Images will not display correctly if the camera's video output setting (NTSC/PAL) does not match the TV system. Press the n button, choose the 3 tab and [Video System] to switch to the correct - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 116
to a high-definition TV for an enhanced viewing experience. Turn off the camera and TV. Connect the camera to the TV. ● Open the cover and fully insert the cable plug into the camera's HDMI terminal. ● Fully insert the cable plug into the TV's HDMI terminal. ● Follow Steps 3 and 4 on p. 115 to - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 117
those images, the camera will choose four more images letting you enjoy the playing back of images in an unexpected order. This will work best if you take to return to single image playback. • Only still images shot with this camera will play back in Smart Shuffle. • Smart Shuffle is not available in - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 118
the m button. If you format the memory card (pp. 22, 51), protected images will also be erased. Protected images cannot be erased with the camera's erase function. To erase an image, cancel protection first. Using the Menu Choose [Protect]. ● Press the n button to choose [Protect] in the 1 tab - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 119
Protecting Images Choosing Images Individually Choose [Select]. ● Follow Step 2 on p. 118 to choose [Select] and press the m button. ● Press the qr buttons to choose the image and press the m button. X Once set, will appear on the screen. ● Pressing the m button again deselects the image, and will - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 120
Protecting Images ● Press the qr buttons to choose an image, and press the m button. Choose the ending image. ● Press the r button to choose [Last image] and press the m button. ● Press the qr buttons to choose an image, and press the m button. ● You cannot choose images before the first image. - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 121
Erasing All Images You can erase all images at once. Since erased images cannot be recovered, exercise adequate caution before erasing. Protected images (p. 118) cannot be erased. Choose [Erase]. ● Press the n button to choose [Erase] in the 1 tab, then press the m button. Choose a selection method. - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 122
Erasing All Images Select Range Press the n button. Erase. ● Press the qr buttons to choose [OK] and press the m button. Choose [Select Range]. ● Follow Step 2 on p. 121 to choose [Select Range] and press the m button. ● Follow Steps 2 and 3 on p. 119 - 120 to choose images. Erase. ● Press the p - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 123
Organizing Images by Category (My Category) You can organize images into categories. You can display the images in a category in Filtered Playback (p. 109) and process all images at once by using the functions below. • "Viewing Slideshows" (p. 111), "Protecting Images" (p. 118), "Erasing All Images" - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 124
Organizing Images by Category (My Category) Using the Menu Choose [My Category]. ● Press the n button to choose [My Category] in the 1 tab, then press the m button. Choose a selection method. ● Press the op buttons to choose a selection method and press the m button. ● Pressing the n button will - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 125
Tagging Images as Favorites Select Range Choose [Select Range]. ● Follow Step 2 on p. 124 to choose [Select Range] and press the m button. ● Follow Steps 2 and 3 on p. 119 - 120 to choose images. ● Press the p button, choose the item and press the qr buttons to choose a category. Complete the - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 126
Tagging Images as Favorites Using the Menu Choose [Favorites]. ● Press the n button to choose [Favorites] in the 1 tab, then press the m button. Choose images. ● Press the qr buttons to choose an image and press the m button. X Once set, will appear on the screen. ● Pressing the m button again - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 127
Rotating Images You can change the orientation of an image and save it. Choose \. ● Press the m button to choose \ in the FUNC. menu, then press the m button again. Rotate the image. ● Press the qr buttons to rotate the image 90° in the chosen direction. ● Press the m button to make the setting. - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 128
Resizing Images You can resize images to a lower pixel setting and save the resized image as a separate file. Choose [Resize]. ● Press the n button to choose [Resize] in the 1 tab, then press the m button. Choose an image. ● Press the qr buttons to choose the image and press the m button. Choose an - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 129
Trimming You can cut out a portion of a recorded image and save it as a new image file. Trimming Area Trimming Area Display Recorded pixels after trimming Choose [Trimming]. ● Press the n button to choose [Trimming] in the 1 tab, then press the m button. Choose an image. ● Press the qr buttons to - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 130
Adding Effects with the My Colors Function You can change the color of an image and save it as a separate image. Refer to p. 79 for details on each menu item. Choose [My Colors]. ● Press the n button to choose [My Colors] in the 1 tab, then press the m button. Choose an image. ● Press the qr buttons - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 131
, that are too dark and automatically adjust them to the optimum brightness. Also, when the overall image is lacking in contrast, the camera will automatically correct the image for a sharper impression. You can choose from 4 levels of correction: [Auto], [Low], [Medium] or [High]. Corrected images - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 132
press the m button. Choose an image. ● Press the qr buttons to choose an image. Correct the image. ● Press the m button. X Red-eye detected by the camera will be corrected and a frame will appear around the corrected portion. ● You can magnify or reduce the size of the image using the procedures in - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 133
8 Printing This chapter explains how to choose images for printing, and print using a PictBridge compliant printer (sold separately, p. 40). Please also refer to the Personal Printing Guide. Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers SELPHY series PIXMA series 133 - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 134
in the direction shown. ● Insert the cable's larger plug into the printer. For connection details, refer to the user guide provided with the printer. Turn on the printer. Turn on the camera. ● Press the 1 button to turn on the camera. Choose an image to print. ● Press the qr buttons to choose - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 135
has completed. ● After printing has completed, turn off the camera and printer, and unplug the interface cable. • Refer to the Personal Printing Guide for details on printing. • Refer to p. 40 for Canon-brand Pictbridge compliant printers. Index printing is not available with the CP710/CP510/CP500 - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 136
directly after shooting or during playback using the ø menu. You can print from a print list simply by connecting your camera and printer. These selection methods comply with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standards. Easily Add Images to the Print List Choose an image. ● Press the qr buttons - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 137
Printing from the Print List (DPOF) Print Added Images The following examples use the Canon SELPHY series printers. Number of copies to print Connect the camera to the printer. ● Follow Steps 1 - 4 on p. 134. Print. ● Press the op buttons, choose [Print now] and press the m button. X Printing will - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 138
or photo developer services may not be able to reflect all of the settings in the output. • may appear when using a memory card with print settings set by a different camera. These settings will be overwritten with those set by your camera. • If [Date] is set to [On], some printers may print the - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 139
Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) • With [Index] chosen, the [Date] and [File No.] options cannot be set to [On] at the same time. • The date will be printed in the style set in the [Date/Time] function in the 3 tab (p. 20). Choosing the Number of Copies Choose [Select Images & Qty.]. ● Press the - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 140
Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) Choose Range Choose [Select Range]. ● In Step 1 on p. 139, choose [Select Range] and then press the m button. ● Choose images according to Steps 2 and 3 on p. 119 - 120. Make print settings. ● Press the op buttons, choose [Order] and press the m button. Set All - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 141
9 Customizing Camera Settings You can customize various settings to suit your shooting preferences. The first part of this chapter explains convenient and commonly used functions. The latter part explains how to change shooting and playback settings to suit your purposes. 141 - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 142
Settings You can customize convenient and commonly used functions from the 3 tab (p. 47). Changing Sounds You can change each of the camera's operation sounds. ● Choose [Sound Options], then press the m button. ● Press the op buttons to choose an option. ● Press the qr buttons to choose an option - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 143
use the included software to change the images. Setting a Recorded Image as the Start-up Screen Image When you press the 1 button and set the camera to Playback mode, you can register sounds and images. ● Choose [Start-up Image], then press the m button. ● Press the qr buttons to choose [2], then - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 144
and the start-up screen image You can register sounds and start-up screen images that come with the included software to the camera. Refer to the Software Guide for details. Any previously registered start-up image will be overwritten when registering a new start-up image. Changing the File Number - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 145
Changing Camera Settings Creating Folders by Shooting Date Images are saved into folders created each month, however, you can also create folders by shooting date. ● Choose [Create - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 146
Changing Camera Settings Turning off the Power Saving Function You can set the power saving buttons to choose [Off]. ● If you set the power saving function to [Off], be sure to turn the camera off after use. Setting the Screen Shut-Off Time You can adjust the time the screen takes to shut off - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 147
Changing Camera Settings Set the home time zone. ● Choose [Time Zone] and press the m button. ● When setting this for the first time, check the information that displays - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 148
Changing Shooting Function Settings If you set the mode switch to 4, and the mode to G, you can change the settings in the 4 tab (p. 47). Before attempting to shoot using a function explained in this chapter in modes other than G mode, check if the function is available in those modes (pp. 162 - 165 - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 149
Shooting Function Settings Changing the Image Display Time Right After Shooting You can change the length of time the images display after shooting. ● Choose [Review], then press the qr buttons to choose an option. 2 - 10 sec. Displays images for the set time. Hold The image displays until you - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 150
an option. Grid Lines A grid overlays the display. 3:2 Guide Gray bars will appear on the top and bottom of the display camera shake is too strong, attach the camera to a tripod. You should set the IS Mode to [Off] when the camera is attached to a tripod. • When using [Panning], hold the camera - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 151
Changing Playback Function Settings You can adjust the settings in the 1 tab by pressing the 1 button (p. 47). Choosing the Image that First Displays in Playback ● Choose [Resume], then press the qr buttons to choose an option. Last seen Resumes with the image last viewed. Last shot Resumes - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 152
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10 Useful Information This chapter introduces how to use the AC adapter kit (sold separately), troubleshooting tips, and contains lists of functions and items that appear on the screen. The index also appears at the end. 153 - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 154
. ● Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter, then plug the other end into a power outlet. ● You can turn the camera on to use it. ● After you finish, turn off the camera and unplug the power cord from the power outlet. Do not unplug the plug or power cord with the - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 155
Troubleshooting If you think there is a problem with the camera, first check the following. If the items below do not solve your problem, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed on the included customer support list. Power You pressed the power button, but nothing happened. • Confirm - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 156
Troubleshooting Image is blurred. • Press the shutter button halfway to focus on the subject, then . 82, 86). Even when you press the shutter button halfway, the AF frame does not appear, and the camera does not focus. • If you center on the light and dark contrasting area of the subject and push the - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 157
digital zoom while recording, but not the optical zoom (p. 103). Playback Cannot play back images or movies. • If the file name or folder structure is changed on a computer, you may not be able to play back images or movies. Refer to the Software Guide solve the problem when the camera is connected - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 158
formatted memory card is installed in the correct direction, contact your Canon Customer Support Help Desk (p. 17). Insufficient space on card • There is not had their file name changed, or have been taken with a different camera may not be magnified, rotated, edited, registered to the start-up - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 159
USB card reader to transfer the images. Insert the memory card into the printer's card slot to print. Naming error! • The folder or image could message continues to appear, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk as there may be a problem with the lens. A camera error was detected (Error number) • - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 160
80, 81) AF Frame (pp. 25, 84) Spot AE Point Frame (p. 88) Digital Zoom Magnification (p. 64) / Digital Tele-converter (p. 65) Focus Range (p. 72), AF Lock (p. 86) Shooting Mode (p. 42 accordingly for the best shot. It also detects orientation during playback, so you can hold the camera in either - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 161
Information Displayed on the Screen Playback (Detailed Information Display) Print List (p. 136) My Category (p. 123) Shooting Mode (p. 42) ISO Speed (p. 75) Exposure Compensation (p. 71), Exposure Shift Amount (p. 102) White Balance (p. 76) Histogram (p. 45) Image Editing (pp. 128 - 132) - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 162
Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Function Shooting modes 4 AG IFV Exposure Compensation (p. 71) AE Lock (pp. 89, 102)/FE Lock (p. 89) e Focus Range (p. 72) u AF Lock (p. 86) h Flash (pp. 63, 71, 90) ... ! Self-Timer (pp. 67, 80, 81) TV Display (p. 82) ÒÎ $ *2 3 { - *4 Func. - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 163
Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode 4 E ' T Y w S O P t ≈ xv E >z 1 4 Func. Menu 6 7 8 *6 White Balance data not recordable. *7 Fixed to . *8 is not selectable. { Selectable, or set automatically. - Not selectable 163 - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 164
Frame Size (p. 85) Normal/Small - {--- Standard { {{{{ Digital Zoom (p. 64) Off { {{{{ Digital Tele-converter (1.7x/2.1x) { {{{{ AF-Point Zoom (p. Review Info (p. 149) Off/Detailed/Focus Check { {{{{ Blink Detection (p. 93) On/Off { {{{{ Disp. Overlay (p. 150) Off/Grid Lines 3:2 Guide - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 165
Menus 4 E ' T Y w S O P t ≈ xv E >z 1 *1 4 3 { Selectable, or set automatically. - Not selectable 165 - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 166
Power Down: On*/Off Display Off: 10, 20 or 30 sec./1*, 2 or 3 min. Home*/World Date and time settings NTSC/PAL Choose display language. Returns camera to default settings. Ref. Page p. 48 p. 48 p. 142 p. 142 p. 49 p. 143 pp. 22, 51 p. 144 p. 145 p. 145 pp. 52, 146 p. 146 p. 19 p. 115 p. 21 p. 50 - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 167
1 Playback Menu Item Slideshow Erase Protect Rotate Favorites My Category i-Contrast Red-Eye Correction Trimming Resize My Colors Scroll Display Resume Transition * Default setting Options/Summary Plays back images automatically. Erases images. Protects images. Rotates images. Tags or untags - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 168
available blower brush to remove dust from the lens. For stubborn dirt contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed on the customer support leaflet supplied with your camera. • When you move the camera rapidly from cold to hot temperatures, condensation may form on the internal or external - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 169
Specifications Camera Effective Pixels Approx. 14.1 million Image Sensor 1/2.3-inch type CCD (Total (W) - f/5.9 (T) Zoom Magnification Approx. 4.0 (Up to approx. 16x in combination with the digital zoom) LCD Monitor 2.7 TFT LCD color monitor Approx. 230,000 dots, Picture coverage approx. 100 - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 170
Specifications File Format Design rule for Camera File system and DPOF compliant (version 1.1) Data Type Still images: Exif video output: NTSC/PAL selectable* * Dedicated connector (female) with unified type of digital, audio and video. Communication Settings MTP, PTP Power Battery Pack NB-4L ( - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 171
Specifications Battery Pack NB-4L Type Rechargeable lithium-ion battery Voltage 3.7 V DC Capacity 760 mAh Charging cycles Approx. 55 g (1.94 oz.) (CB-2LVE, excluding power cord) • All data is based on tests by Canon. • Camera specifications or appearance are subject to change without notice. 171 - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 172
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96, 100 Components Guide 42 Compression J Image Quality Continuous Shooting 78 D Date and Time Adding to Image 66 Changing 20 Setting 19 Settings 19 Date and Time J Date/Time Default Settings 50 Deleting J Erasing DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk 2 Digital Tele-Converter 65 Digital Zoom 64 - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 174
Light (Scene Mode 55 M Macro 72 Magnified Display 114 Manual White Balance 76 Memory Card J Card Memory Cards 16 Contents J Accessories Panoramic Photos 98 Personal Printing Guide 2 Playback J View Playback Button 28, 52, 146 Print Settings (DPOF 136 Printer 38 Printing 134 Program AE 70 - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 175
117 Smart Shutter Face Self-Timer 61 Wink Self-Timer 60 Smart Shutter (Scene Mode 59 Snow (Scene Mode 56 Software DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk 2 Software Guide 2 Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing 34 Sound Settings 48 Stitch Assist (Scene Mode 98 T Terminal 36, 115, 134 Time - Canon 4181B001 | PowerShot SD1400 IS / IXUS 130 Camera User Guide - Page 176
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