PowerShot SX130 IS Firmware Update Procedure
The various functions of the Digital Camera are carried out by "firmware," software that controls the camerar's operation. The following procedure describes how to download to your computer the data used to update your camera's firmware. To perform this procedure, a commercially available SD/SDHC memory card with a capacity of at least 8 MB is required.
Important: Precautionary Notes for Updating Firmware
When updating firmware, operate the camera with four brand-new alkaline AA batteries, or fully charged NiMH batteries NB4-300 (sold separately). Initialize the memory card that is to be used for the firmware update with the camera beforehand. Please note that when you initialize the memory card, data that is written to the card will disappear. Make sure not to disconnect the power of the camera when updating the firmware. In addition, do not open the battery cover or carry out any button operations. Once the firmware is updated, you cannot restore the firmware back to its previous version by updating it again.
Read the precautionary notes above carefully before updating the firmware.
Step 1. Extracting the Firmware Update Data
Double-click Firmware update data (compressed file) that was downloaded from the Web site to extract it.
If the file is already extracted, there is no need to extract it again.
Step 2. Preparing the Memory Card for the Firmware Update
Start the transfer software UploadFirmware that is included in the extracted folder.
Once the file is extracted, a folder (or drive, for Mac OS X) that contains files that are required for the update will be created. Folder (Drive) Name: CanonCamera_f
ex. Windows ex. Windows ex. Mac OS X

ex. Mac OS X

Go through the steps that are shown on the screen of UploadFirmware. At this time, you will need to:
The downloaded files should be extracted on the same computer used for the firmware update.
insert the memory card (at least 8MB) into the camera, and then initialize the card*. connect the camera with the computer using the USB cable. * Please note that when you initialize the memory card, data that is written to the card will disappear.
After you have gone through all the steps for UploadFirmware, the memory card for the firmware update will be created. Turn off the camera power, remove the USB cable between the computer and the camera, and then exit UploadFirmware.
Do not remove the battery and the memory card from the camera.
Step 3. Updating the firmware
Check whether the memory card that was created in Step 2 is inserted into the camera. (1) Turn off the power of the camera, and then start the camera back in the Playback Mode by pressing the playback button. (2) Press the MENU button to display the Playback Menu on the LCD monitor.
When the lens is extended, "Firm Update." will not display on the Playback Menu (ex. the case switch playback mode after starting up the camera with shooting mode).
Step 4. Confirming the Completion of Firmware Update
Check whether the memory card that was used for the firmware update is inserted into the camera. (1) Turn off the power of the camera, and then start the camera in the Playback Mode. (2) Press the MENU button to display the Playback Menu on the LCD monitor. (3) Press the up/down button, select the Firm Update menu item, and then press the SET button.
If the update has already been completed, Updated already will display.
(3) Press the up/down button, and then select the menu item [Firm Update.].
If [Firm Update.] does not display, repeat the procedure from Step 2. If the problem still persists, please contact our service centers.
(4) Press the SET button to display the version change confirmation screen.
If the update has already been completed, Update already is displayed.
At this point, the process of completing of Firmware Update. After having confirmed that the firmware has been updated, initialize the memory card. In addition, delete from your computer the files that were used for the firmware update.
(5) Press the left/right button to select OK. (6) Press the SET button and the camera will start the firmware update.
Once the update starts, the message "Updating now!!! Do not turn the power off!" will appear on the LCD monitor, and then the indicator will light up and blink.
After around a minute, the camera will switch off automatically. At this point, the process of rewriting the firmware is complete.
If the message "Updated Error!" is displayed on the LCD monitor, repeat the procedure from Step 2. During the firmware updating process, if the beeping sound does not stop, or if the indicator does not switch off and the firmware update does not complete after 10 minutes, remove the battery from the camera and contact our service centers.

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PowerShot SX130 IS Specification Sheet
IMAGE SENSOR Type Effective Pixels Colour Filter Type IMAGE PROCESSOR Type LENS Focal Length Zoom 5.0 60.0 mm (35 mm equivalent: mm) Optical 12x. Digital Approx. 4x (with Digital TeleConverter Approx. 1.4x or 2.3x and Safety Zoom [1]). Combined Approx. 40x f/3.4 f/5.elements in 9 groups (1 UD lens, 1 double-sided aspherical lens) Yes (lens shift-type), 3-stop TTL Face Detection, 1-point AF (fixed to centre or Face Select and Track) Single, Continuous, Servo AF[10] Size (Normal, Small) On/Off Selectable Yes Yes 1 cm (W) from front of lens in macro Evaluative (linked to Face Detection AF frame), Centreweighted average, Spot (centre) On/Off Selectable +/- 2 EV in 1/3 stop increments. Enhanced i-Contrast for automatic dynamic range correction AUTO, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 1- 1/2500 sec. (factory default) 15 1/2500 sec. (total range varies by shooting mode) TTL Auto (including Face Detection WB), Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology 1/2.3 type CCD Approx. 12.1M Primary Colour
Maximum f/number Construction Image Stabilisation FOCUSING Type AF System/ Points AF Modes AF Point Selection AF Lock AF Assist Beam Manual Focus Closest Focusing Distance EXPOSURE CONTROL Metering Modes AE Lock Exposure Compensation
ISO Sensitivity [3] SHUTTER Speed
WHITE BALANCE Type Settings
LCD MONITOR Monitor Coverage Brightness FLASH Modes Slow Sync Speed Red-Eye Reduction Flash Exposure Compensation Flash Exposure Lock Manual Power Adjustment Built-in Flash Range External Flash Auto, Manual Flash On / Off Yes. Fastest speed 1/2000 sec. Yes +/- 2 EV in 1/3 stop increments. Face Detection FE. Safety FE. Yes 3 levels with internal flash 50 cm 3.0 m (W) / 1.0 m 2.0 m (T) Canon High Power Flash HF-DC1 7.5 cm (3.0) TFT, Approx. 230,000 dots Approx. 100% Adjustable to one of five levels
SHOOTING Modes Auto*, Program AE, Shutter priority AE, Aperture priority AE, Manual, Easy, Portrait, Landscape, Kids & Pets, SCN (Smart Shutter (Smile, Wink Self-Timer, FaceSelf-Timer), Low Light (2.0MP), Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Color Accent, Color Swap, Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect, Beach, Foliage, Snow, Fireworks), Movie *with Scene Detection Technology and Motion Detection Technology My Colors (My Colors Off, Vivid, Neutral, Sepia, Black & White, Positive Film, Lighter Skin Tone, Darker Skin Tone, Vivid Blue, Vivid Green, Vivid Red, Custom Color) Single, Continuous, Self-Timer Approx. 1.0 shots/sec.[6] AF: Approx. 0.6 shots/sec.[6] (until memory card becomes full) [7] (L) 4000 x 3000, (M1) 2816 x 2112, (M2) 1600 x 1200, (S) 640 x 480, (W) 4000 x 2248. Resize in playback (M2, S, 320 x 240) Fine, Normal (HD) 1280 x 720, 30 fps, (L) 640 x 480, 30 fps, (M) 320 x 240, 30 fps Miniature Effect (HD, L) 6fps, 3fps, 1.5 fps (HD) Up to 4 GB or 10 min. 00 sec. [11] (L and M) Up to 4 GB or 1 hour [7] JPEG compression, (Exif 2.3 [Exif Print] compliant) / Design rule for Camera File system, Digital Print Order Format [DPOF] Version 1.1 compliant MOV [H.264 + Linear PCM (stereo)] Canon SELPHY Compact Photo Printers and Canon Inkjet Printers supporting PictBridge (ID Photo Print, Fixed Size Print and Movie Print supported on SELPHY CP & ES printers only) Yes Yes, during shooting and playback Start-up image and camera sounds customisation Image tagging feature Yes Yes Approx. 2x 10x Approx. 2 or 10 sec. or Custom English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Finnish, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Chinese (simplified), Chinese (traditional), Japanese, Russian, Portuguese, Korean, Greek, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Turkish, Thai, Arabic, Ukrainian, Romanian, Farsi

Photo Effects

Drive Modes Continuous Shooting RECORDING PIXELS / COMPRESSION Image Size

Compression Movies

Movie Length FILE TYPES Still Image Type
Movies DIRECT PRINT Canon Printers
PictBridge OTHER FEATURES Red-Eye Correction My Camera / My Menu My Category Intelligent Orientation Sensor Histogram Playback Zoom Self Timer Menu Languages
INTERFACE Computer Other MEMORY CARD Type SD, SDHC, SDXC, MMC, MMCplus, HCMMCplus Hi-Speed USB (MTP, PTP) dedicated connector (Mini-B compatible) A/V output, stereo dedicated connector (PAL/NTSC)

SUPPORTED OPERATING SYSTEM PC & Macintosh SOFTWARE Browsing & Printing Other POWER SOURCE Batteries Battery Life
Windows 7/ Vista SP1-2/ XP SP3 Mac OS X v10.4 10.6 ZoomBrowser EX / ImageBrowser PhotoStitch 2x Size-AA Alkaline or Ni-MH Batteries (NB-3AH) (Alkalines supplied) Approx.130 shots (with supplied batteries) Approx. 370 shots (with optional Canon NB-3AH batteries) Approx. 420 min. playback (with supplied batteries) Approx. 540 min. playback (with Canon NB-3AH batteries) Optional, AC Adapter Kit ACK800 Soft Case DCC-750 High Power Flash HF-DC1 AC Adapter Kit ACK800, Battery Charger Kit CBK4-300, Ni-MH Batteries NB-3AH C [9], 10 90% humidity 113.3 x 73.2 x 45.8 mm Approx. 308g (including battery/batteries and memory card)
A/C Power Supply ACCESSORIES Cases / Straps Flash Power Supply & Battery Chargers PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS Operating Environment Dimensions (WxHxD) Weight
All data is based on Canon standard testing methods (according to CIPA Standards) except where indicated. Subject to change without notice. [1] Depending on the image size selected. [3] Standard Output Sensitivity / Recommended Exposure Index. According to ISO 12232:2006 (20th April 2006) which specifies the method for assigning and reporting ISO speed ratings for digital still cameras. [6] Under conditions where the flash does not fire. [7] Depending on memory card speed / capacity / compression setting. [9] C when NB-3AH is used. [10] Some settings limit availability. [11] The following Speed Class memory cards are required for maximum record time: 1280 x 720, 30 fps Speed Class 4 or above. 1920 x 1080, 30 fps Speed Class 6.