I was terrified to purchase a digital camera for fear of the 2" manual that usually accompanies such items, however, they have a "basic" manual (9 pages) which is really all you need, and a more in depth booklet for more professional shooting.  I finally settled on the Cannon powershot, and took almost 300 pictures by just perusing the "basic" manual.  It was amazing.  For someone who was very skeptical about a digital, I truly couldn't be happier.  It was easy, non-stressful and for the first time since I can remember, the packaging was absolutely correct-"Just point and shoot".  I would...